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City Manager’s Office
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 17, 2020
TO: The Honorable Mayor Watts and Council Members
FROM: Todd Hileman, City Manager
SUBJECT: Friday Staff Report
I. Council Schedule
A. Meetings
1. City Council Meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Work Session meeting at
1:00 p.m. followed by a Regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. via video/teleconference
– City Council Work Session Room.
2. Cancelled - Agenda Committee Meeting Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 2:30
p.m. in the City Manager’s Conference Room.
3. Cancelled - Work Session of the Planning and Zoning Commission on
Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Work Session
Room.
II. General Information & Status Update
A. Pending Council Requests Work Session Topics – Pursuant to Ordinance No. 19-2026,
the following items will be discussed during the April 21 City Council work session.
Each week, the topics that will be presented during the next week’s agenda will be
included in the Friday Report the prior week. Staff contact: Rachel Balthrop Mendoza,
City Manager’s Office
1. Approving a resolution regarding COVID-19 voter access and safety
requesting that all registered voters in Texas be considered eligible for a mail-
in ballot
• Requestor: Council Member Armintor
• Council Member Request: Council Member Armintor requested a work session
to discuss drafting and approving a resolution requesting the Texas Governor
and Secretary of State move that all registered voters in Texas be considered
eligible for a mail-in ballot for the 2020 elections to avoid the undesirable
scenario of voters having to choose between voting and their health.
• Staff Information: Currently, to be eligible for ballot by mail in Texas, one must
meet one of the four following criteria:
• be 65 years or older;
• be disabled;
• be out of the county on election day and during the period for early voting
by personal appearance; or
• be confined in jail, but otherwise eligible.
If a registered voter meets any of these criteria, they must complete and
submit an Application for Ballot by Mail form and return it to the Early
Voting Clerk in their county. More information and instructions, as well as
important deadlines as they relate to voting by mail, may be found here.
On Wednesday, April 15, a Travis County district court judge ruled in favor
of the plaintiff, the Texas Democratic Party, who filed suit asking for
clarification on state law regarding the matter of mail-in ballots. Judge Tim
Sulak issued a temporary injunction thereby expanding the definition of the
disability-qualifying criteria for mail-in ballot to include those with concerns
about the potential health implications of in-person voting. The ruling is likely
to be appealed by the Texas Attorney General’s Office once the order has
been officially submitted.
• Date Requested: April 8, 2020
• Requested Format for Response: Resolution
2. Requesting information regarding the number of potential developments that
qualify under the previous tree code
• Council Member Request: Council Member Briggs requested for staff to
provide information about the number of potential developments that qualify
under the previous tree code. This would include the number of developments,
total acreage, and place the information provided visually on a map.
• Staff Information: Staff estimates that it would take approximately 8 hours to
determine all projects currently vested in the 2002 version of the tree code.
• Date Requested: March 6, 2020
• Requested Format for Response: Informal Staff Report
B. Governor Abbott COVID-19 Executive Orders – This afternoon, Governor Abbott held
a press conference where he announced his Strike Force to Open Texas and issued
executive orders relating to hospital capacity, personal protective equipment, and the
“safe, strategic reopening of select services and activities in Texas.” Staff are
reviewing these orders and will include additional information in a COVID-19 update
at the Tuesday, April 21 Council meeting. Staff Contact: Ryan Adams, Public Affairs
C. Local Area Unemployment Data – The Texas Workforce Commission released the
local area unemployment statistics through March 2020 on April 17. The data for
Denton for the first quarter of 2020 is in the table below. The raw data is available at
www.TexasLMI.com.
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Please note that the data is not real time, and much of the reported data from March
predates the impacts of COVID-19. Additional increases in unemployment rates are
expected once the April 2020 data is made available. Staff will provide that information
once available. Staff contact: Jessica Rogers, Economic Development
D. Social Distancing Outreach and Enforcement Efforts at Local Businesses – A cross-
disciplinary team consisting of staff from Economic Development, Community
Development, Community Improvement Services, Health Inspections, Zoning
Compliance, Development Services Administration, Public Affairs and the City
Attorney’s Office has been assembled to coordinate efforts to promote the health and
safety of customers and employees of local businesses. This group began conducting
daily conference calls on March 30 to review incoming complaints, assign staff to
conduct necessary inspections, and discuss proactive outreach efforts. As additional
businesses are set to reopen, this group will expand its focus to include distributing best
practice resources and conducting proactive outreach to businesses as they resume
operation to ensure necessary safety precautions are implemented.
Outreach Efforts
Starting the week of March 23, the Health Inspections, Community Improvement
Services, and Zoning Compliance Inspections teams began proactive outreach and
inspection efforts to discuss local businesses’ safety strategies, determine the
businesses’ major needs, and share best practices for operating during the COVID-19
pandemic. Letters summarizing the Declaration of Disaster Order and social distancing
guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Occupational Health Safety
Administration along with signage encouraging employees and customers to practice
social distancing have also been distributed to local businesses.
The attached letter, including a copy of the April 6 Declaration of Disaster Order, was
mailed to major retail outlets on Friday, April 17. Additionally, Public Affairs is
preparing new signage to share with retail outlets to remind patrons and employees of
health and safety best practices during the COVID-19 response. The updated signage
will be finalized and be distributed beginning the week of April 20.
As was previously mentioned, now that additional businesses will be reopening, staff
will expand outreach efforts to provide support to businesses who are resuming
operations to ensure they are implementing necessary safety measures.
Enforcement
In addition to providing proactive outreach, City of Denton staff are also responding to
complaints received through the EngageDenton app as well as phone calls and emails
received from residents. When responding to complaints, staff makes a physical
inspection of the business, asks to speak to the manager on duty to share details about
the complaint received, and obtains information about the business’s COVID-19
response strategies. One week after the initial inspection, inspections staff return to the
location to ensure concerns have been addressed and confirm that best practices are
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being implemented. As of April 17, a total of 138 COVID-19 related requests have
been received through EngageDenton. Staff has been able to close out each COVID-
19 request in an average of less than two days.
COVID-19 Engage Denton Request and Response Data
Starting the week of April 13, Police Officers are accompanying inspections staff when
visiting locations who have received reports of significant COVID-19 safety concerns.
Generally, managers and business owners have been appreciative of the feedback
received from City staff and have complied with the specific direction provided to
address safety concerns.
To inform enforcement and inspection efforts, staff regularly monitors the corporate
websites of major retailers to remain informed on the direction retail outlets are
receiving from their leadership regarding expectations for their respective COVID-19
response strategies. Attached is the latest data that staff has compiled from the
corporate offices of major Denton retailers.
Staff is also collecting data from other cities to inform outreach and enforcement
strategies to support local businesses. Additional details regarding the City of Denton’s
COVID-19 related business outreach and inspection efforts will be shared during the
April 21 City Council Work Session. Staff contacts: Sarah Kuechler, Public
Affairs/Jessica Rogers, Economic Development/Rachel Wood, Development Services
E. Municipal Judge Recruitment - The City of Denton has secured Baker Tilly, formerly
known as Springsted Waters as the Executive Search firm for the Municipal Judge
vacancy. Baker Tilly commenced advertising and marketing for the City of Denton
Municipal Judge position on April 13. Reference checks, background checks, and
academic verifications of finalists and documentation will be sent to the City Council
by June 5. Interviews will commence during the week of June 15. Based on the
anticipated timeline, an offer will be made towards the end of June. The executive
recruitment brochure is attached. Staff Contact: Tiffany Thomson, Human Resources
F. Library Collection Notice Error – The Denton Public Library halted sending accounts
with long outstanding billed items to collections when library facilities closed on March
18. On Sunday, April 6, a library software automated update triggered the activation
of an unused software module. The module switched 81 accounts with billed items to
a “Send to Collection” status, submitted an account report to the library’s collection
agency, and added a collection fee to the patron’s account. Upon discovery, the
collection fees were removed, and the 81 patrons affected were notified of the error and
asked to disregard the collection notices. Library staff reached out to the collection
agency, which will cease contacting the 81 patrons on the report. Library staff have
worked with the software vendor to ensure that this error does not happen in the
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future. Overdue materials that are not returned within 30 days of the due date will
continue to switch to a “Billed” status, but accounts will not be sent to collections or
have collection fees assessed while the library is closed. Staff contact: Jennifer Bekker,
Library
G. Bonnie Brae Construction Status – The April 17 issue of the Denton Record-Chronicle
included a Letter to the Editor (attached) regarding the current state of Bonnie Brae
St. The section of Bonnie Brae referenced in the letter is currently under design and is
part of Phase 4B of the Bonnie Brae project. Staff is also currently pursuing the Rights-
of-Way needed for the project, which may be the reason for some of the empty homes
along the road. Next month, a 42” water line project will begin, and staff intends to
reconstruct the roadway after the line is installed. Staff reached out to the resident and
will continue to assess the road for resurfacing opportunities in whole or in sections to
improve it until the total reconstruction can be completed. Staff contact: Robin Davis,
Capital Projects
H. United Through Hope Flooding Issues – On April 15, the Executive Director of United
Through HOPE contacted City Management about ongoing flooding issues at the
property that is located on Bolivar St. Capital Project staff reached out to the Director
and discussed the flooding issues that day. Many properties in the area next to HOPE’s
building are situated in the 100-year floodplain and floodway, and the condition
appears to have become worse over time as the watershed upstream of their property
has experienced unprecedented growth. With that growth, more runoff from rains have
occurred to the point that the flooding is much more frequent, and solutions that are
needed to minimize flooding on their property could negatively impact the building’s
neighbors.
The City has been actively studying this area over the past year to determine how to
remove the floodplain. There are several significant hurdles including the total size,
amount, and cost of underground storm sewer required to bring this area out of the
floodplain completely, and the full solution could cost a significant amount.
Staff is continuing to study the area to determine the ultimate solution to remove the
floodplain, and will continue to be in contact directly with the Executive Director and
United Through HOPE’s engineer. Staff contact: Todd Estes, Capital Projects
I. Bus Traffic on Mills Road – On March 26, Council Member Briggs forwarded a
concern about the inability for Denton ISD buses to turn onto Mills Rd. from Mayhill
when traveling northbound. Staff and engineers have reviewed the design plans and
reached out to DISD representatives, who confirmed that it is a tight turn at the
intersection. In response, staff will pursue restriping the Mills Rd. approach to better
facilitate the bus traffic. The solution will include increasing width of the westbound
lane of Mills Rd. (the receiving lane for buses) by two-feet and narrow the adjacent two
eastbound lanes by one-foot to stay within the existing pavement section and to
maintain dedicated westbound left and right turn lanes. The dimensions will meet
current design standards and staff believes this will be the most efficient solution for
implementation. Staff contact: Dustin Draper, Capital Projects
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J. Windsor Drive Dips – On April 12, Council Member Briggs forwarded a resident
request regarding dips in the road on Windsor Dr. and Cooper Branch near Kings Row.
The following day, staff drove this section of road to assess the road conditions where
they noted several potholes on the surface. The potholes have been scheduled for repair
on Windsor from Nottingham to Sherman Dr., and staff in the Traffic Operations
department will install advanced warning signs and pavement markings to address the
area where the dips, which are in place for drainage for the area, are located. Staff
contact: Dustin Draper, Capital Projects
K. Westglen Flooding Issues – On April 7, Council Member Armintor forwarded a
resident’s concern about flooding issues on Westglen Dr. These plans were approved
for construction by the City nearly 10 years ago, and staff is working with the original
design engineer as it appears that an error in the plan set may have created additional
storm water flow onto the resident’s property. Staff will continue working with the
design engineer to facilitate a mutually beneficial resolution to this issue. Staff contact:
Todd Estes, Capital Projects
L. Large Trucks on Westgate Drive – On April 13, Council Members forwarded resident
concerns about large 18-wheeler trucks that are routinely getting stuck on Westgate Dr.
Staff investigated this complaint and determined that the trucks in question were not
associated with the Denton High School construction site. Staff is now assessing
whether there is appropriate signage in place or any other measure that can be
implemented to stop unauthorized traffic from cutting through the neighborhood. Staff
contact: Mario Canizares, City Manager’s Office
M. Street Conditions on Hercules – On April 17, Mayor Watts forwarded a resident’s
concern about the street conditions on Hercules Dr. at the intersection with Redstone
Rd. This section of Hercules is currently under contract as part of a larger road
reconstruction project. Hercules will begin construction from Stuart to Locust in Spring
2021 after the contractor finishes Thomas St., Scripture St., and Windsor. Staff expects
utility contractors to begin moving lines and adjusting equipment locations through the
end of this year. Staff contact: Todd Estes, Capital Projects
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III. Upcoming Community Events and Meetings
A. Events
All City-sponsored events and programs are suspended through Monday,
May 4, or until further notice. Certain areas of Parks and Recreation facilities
will also be closed through Monday, May 4, or until further notice, such as
gymnasiums, fitness areas, meeting rooms, and the walking track at the Denton
Civic Center. Signs will be posted at these facilities. As conditions change,
these periods may be extended, and additional announcements may be made.
B. Community Meetings
All City-sponsored meetings are also suspended through Monday, May 4, or
until further notice. As conditions change, these periods may be extended, and
additional announcements may be made.
IV. Attachments
A. Retail Social Distancing Letter ........................................................................... 8
B. Corporate Social Distancing and Cleaning Measures Update ............................ 18
C. Denton Municipal Court Judge Brochure .......................................................... 27
D. Denton Record-Chronicle Letter to the Editor ................................................... 33
V. Informal Staff Reports
A. 2020-037 S&P ECP Rating ............................................................................... 34
VI. Council Information
A. Council Requests for Information .................................................................... 44
B. Council Calendar ............................................................................................. 45
C. Draft Agenda for April 28................................................................................. 48
D. Future Work Session Items .............................................................................. 50
E. Street Construction Report ............................................................................... 51
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Office of the Mayor
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April 16, 2020
COVID-19 Social Distancing and Safety Measures in Stores
Dear Business Owner or Manager:
We are contacting you to inform you that per federal guidelines from the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention and recent state and local mandates, grocery and retail stores must
prioritize public safety and enforce social distancing to protect the safety of customers and
employees.
See the list below for ways retailers can implement social distancing and protect the health and
safety of their employees and customers:
• Install signage at the front of the store as well as throughout the store urging customers to
keep at least 6 feet from one another.
• Consider limiting the number of customers allowed in the store to ensure all people
within the store can maintain 6-foot distancing from others.
• Both inside and outside of the store, place markings on the floor/ground in all areas
where lines are potentially formed indicating a 6-foot spacing between individuals.
• At the register, customers should be asked to wait either through signage or behind a line
indicated on the floor/ground until the customer ahead of them has completed their order
and walked away from the clerk/store employee.
• Those paying with cash are asked to place their payment on the credit terminal counter
instead of in the cashier's hand.
• Cashiers should place receipts in a bag rather than directly handing it to the customer,
sanitize their area, then allow the next person in line to load their items/groceries onto the
conveyor belt.
• Install temporary or permanent protective barriers and/or sneeze guards to protect
employees from customers.
• Provide personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves to all employees who
will come into close contact with other people or who touch common surfaces.
• Only open every other checkout register lane, including self-checkout to provide for
additional distancing between guests and employees.
• Employee temperatures should be checked prior to each shift, if an employee has a
temperature above 99.6, please send them home.
• If an employee reports being sick, please encourage them to stay home.
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Office of the Mayor
215 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76201 (940) 349-7717
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ADA/EOE/ADEA www.cityofdenton.com TDD (800) 735-2989
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has published detailed guidelines on
preparing workplaces during the COVID-19 response, which is available online at:
https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3990.pdf.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published guidance to prevent and slow the
spread of COVID 19 among communities and employees, which is available online at
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-business-response.html.
The City appreciates the voluntary compliance of local businesses in taking appropriate measures
to limit the spread of COVID-19 in the community. As local, state, and federal guidance
changes, the City will routinely visit businesses to update management and review measures in
place to protect employees and the public.
The safety measures and guidelines listed in this letter are aligned with the City of Denton’s most
recent Declaration of Disaster and Order approved by the City Council on April 6. A copy of the
order is attached to this letter for your convenience. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping
Denton healthy and safe. For more COVID-19 business resources, visit
www.cityofdenton.com/covid-19/business-resources.
Sincerely,
Mayor Chris Watts
City of Denton
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ORDINANCE NO. 20-812 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, A TEXAS HOME-RULE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, SUPERSEDING AND REPLACING THE ORDER OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON ISSUED MARCH 20, 2020 APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 20-740; CONFIRMING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, beginning in December 2019, a novel coronavirus, now designated SARSCoV2 which causes the disease COVID-19, has spread throughout the world and has now been declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization; and
WHEREAS, symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, coughing, and shortness of breath, and in some cases the virus has caused death; and
WHEREAS, the known cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in the State of Texas is currently increasing daily; and
WHEREAS, extraordinary measures must be taken to contain COVID-19 and prevent its spread throughout the City of Denton and Denton County, including the limitation of community gatherings and requiring individuals, groups of individuals, or property to be subject to additional measures that prevent or control the spread of disease; and
WHEREAS, the State Office of Court Administration, in consultation with the Supreme Court, Court of Criminal Appeals, and Regional Judges, has provided guidance recommending postponement of all non-essential court proceedings, minimizing staff, and talcing all other appropriate measures to prevent the spread of disease; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Denton determined that extraordinary measures must be taken by temporarily limiting the number of persons allowed to convene in a single location; temporarily closing City buildings, facilities, and limiting certain uses thereof; temporarily postponing all non-essential municipal court proceedings; providing resources to prevent eviction due to COVID-19 impact; and temporarily suspending all City utility shut-offs to residential customers; and
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the Mayor executed a "Declaration of Local Disaster for Public Health Emergency" and an "Order of the Mayor of the City of Denton" pursuant to the Declaration; and
WHEREAS, finding it in the best interest of the citizens of Denton, on March 17, 2020, the City Council, through Ordinance No. 20-721, extended the Declaration ofEmergency through April 30, 2020 and issued an Order of the Council of the City of Denton, attached thereto as Exhibit "C," including the authorization to expend no more than Five Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($550,000.00) during this period to proceed with the necessary emergency responses and essential functions not already budgeted; and
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WHEREAS, City of Denton Code of Ordinances Section 9-54(b) provides for penalties for violation of proclamations of emergency and any rule, regulation, or order issued pursuant to such proclamation and Chapter 9 of the City of Denton Code of Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, information about COVID-19 continues to evolve and measures must be taken to respond to the latest information available; and
WHEREAS, following updated information on the spread ofCOVID-19, the City Council amended the Order of Council on March 20, 2020; and
WHEREAS, as COVID-19 continued to spread throughout the City and County of Denton, the Mayor issued a Second Declaration of Local Disaster on March 24, 2020, attached hereto as Exhibit "A," and an "Order of the Mayor of the City of Denton" pursuant to the Second Declaration, attached hereto as Exhibit "B," extending measures in an attempt to slow the spread of the disease; and
WHEREAS, Governor Greg Abbott issued Executive Order GA-14 on March 31, 2020, further limiting public gatherings and defining which "essential services" were to continue during the declared state-wide emergency; and
WHEREAS, GA-14 expressly preempts local ordinances, declarations, and orders in conflict with it; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Denton to, in compliance and to be consistent with GA-14, supersede and replace the prior orders of Council dated March 17, 2020 and March 20, 2020, confirming the expenditure of funds; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The facts, circumstances, and recitations contained in the preamble of this Ordinance are found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated herein by reference as if fully set out herein.
SECTION 2. The Council hereby adopts the Order of Council, dated April 6, 2020, attached hereto as Exhibit "A."
SECTION 3. It is Council's intent that this Ordinance and the Order of Council attached hereto supersede and replace the prior Orders of Council, passed March 17, 2020 through Ordinance 20-420 and March 20, 2020 through Ordinance 20-740. To the extent those Orders conflict with the Order herein passed, they are repealed.
SECTION 4. The City Council confirms the expenditure authority previously granted to the City Manager and authorizes additional amounts, as further specified in Exhibit "A."
SECTION 5. The City Manager is authorized to (i) execute an Amendment to the United Way of Denton County Inc. Barriers Fund Memorandum of Understanding, evidencing Council's intent to remove the match obligation and agreeing to provide the full amount of the funds previously budgeted to this Fund for the prevention and diversion of homelessness and (ii) carry out all duties
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and obligations of the City pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding as amended, including but not limited to the expenditure of funds.
SECTION 6. The motion to approve this Ordinance was made by ~ 4 ~4-1' 5: and seconded by ~A«2 4m2 ; the Ordinance was passed and app ~d by'thefollowing vote lk_ - _L_J :
Nay Abstain Absent
Chris Watts, Mayor:
Gerard Hudspeth, District 1 : Keely G. Briggs, District 2:
Jesse Davis, District 3:
John Ryan, District 4:
Deb Armintor, At Large Place 5:
Paul Meltzer, At Large Place 6:
PASSED AND APPROVED this the /4~ day of ~',/ , 2020.
ATTEST: ROSA RIOS, CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: AARON LEAL, CITY ATTORNEY
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EXHIBIT A
SECOND ORDER OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON
DATE ISSUED: APRIL 6, 2020
Summary: The virus that causes 2019 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) is easily transmitted through person to person contact, especially in group settings, and it is essential that the spread of the virus be slowed to protect the ability of public and private health care providers to handle the influx of new patients and safeguard public health and safety. As the number of positive cases of COVID-19 continue to increase in the City of Denton, there is an immediate need to undertake the following measures described in this Order. This Order supersedes and replaces the Order of the City Council adopted on Friday, March 20, 2020 (Ordinance No. 20-740).
PURSUANT TO THE PRIOR DECLARATION EXTENDED BY COUNCIL ON MARCH 17, 2020 AND THE AUTHORITY IN SECTION 9-22 OF THE DENTON CODE OF ORDINANCES AND SECTION 418.108 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDERS:
1. This Order pertaining to a Declaration of Local Disaster for Public Health Emergency, originally enacted by the Mayor on March 13, 2020 and extended by Council pursuant to ordinance, supersedes and replaces the prior Orders of the Mayor and of Council. The Order shall take effect at 11 :59 p.m. on April 6, 2020 and continue through 11 :59 p.m. on April 30, 2020.
2. Effective as of 11 :59 p.m. on April 6, 2020:
a. All individuals currently living within the City of Denton are ordered to STAY AT HOME or their current place of residence. For the purposes of this Order, residences include hotels, motels, shared rentals, and similar facilities. To the extent individuals are using shared or outdoor spaces, they must at all times as reasonably as possible maintain social distancing of at least six feet from any other person when they are outside their residence. All persons may leave their residences 6ply for Essential Activities, travel to businesses outside of the City of Denton, provi'de : ot:'-peiform Essential Governmental Functions, or to operate Essential Businesses, all as- -~efin~d in Section 3.
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b. All businesses operating within the City of Denton, except Essential Businesses as defined below in Section 3, are required to cease all activities at facilities located within the City of Denton. For clarity, businesses may continue operations consisting exclusively of employees or contractors performing activities at their residences (i.e. working from home). To the greatest extent possible, all Essential Businesses shall comply with the Social Distancing Guidelines promulgated by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), including maintaining six-foot social distancing for both employees and the general public. All golf courses within the City of Denton shall be closed.
c. All public or private gatherings of any number of people occurring outside a single household or living unit are prohibited, except as otherwise provided herein. Nothing in
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this Order prohibits the gathering of members of a household or living unit ( an apartment or house for use by one family).
d. Restaurants and beverage bars with or without drive-in or drive-through services and microbreweries, micro-distilleries, or wineries may only provide take out, delivery, or drive-through services as allowed by law.
e. If religious services cannot be conducted from home or through remote services, they should be conducted consistent with the Guidelines from the President and the CDC by practicing good hygiene, environmental cleanliness, and sanitation, and by implementing social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
f. All elective medical, surgical, and dental procedures are prohibited anywhere in the City of Denton. Hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, dental offices, and other medical facilities shall postpone all surgeries and procedures that are not immediately medically necessary to correct a serious medical condition of, or to preserve the life of, a patient who without immediate performance of the surgery or procedure would be at risk for serious adverse medical consequences or death, as determined by the patient's physician.
3. Definitions:
a. For purposes of this Order, "Essential Business" shall mean businesses offering "Essential Services," as that term is defined in Gubernatorial Executive Order GA-14, issued March 31, 2020, and the National Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) Memorandum of Essential Critical Infrastructure document version 2.0 dated March 28, 2020 or as either may be further amended, and as further expanded by the Texas Department of Emergency Management or the Department of Homeland Security.
b. For purposes of this Order, "Essential Activities" is defined as the following:
1. To engage in activities or perform tasks essential to their health and safety, or to the health and safety of their family or household members including pets and livestock (for example, obtaining medical supplies or medication, visiting a health care professional, or obtaining supplies need to work from home), and attending funeral services for an immediate family member; and
11. To obtain necessary food, beverage, services, or supplies for themselves and their family or household members, or to deliver those services or supplies to others (for example, food, pet supply, and any other household consumer products), and products necessary to maintain the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences.
111. To engage in outdoor activity, provided the individuals comply with social distancing requirements of six feet (for example, walking, biking, hiking, or running). Use of public playground equipment is prohibited.
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1v. To perform work providing essential products and services at an Essential Business or to otherwise carry out activities specifically permitted in this Order.
v. To care for a family member or pet in another household.
4. If someone in a household has tested positive for COVID-19, the household is ordered to isolate at home. Members of the household cannot go to work, school, or any other community function until cleared by a medical professional.
5. Nursing homes, retirement, and long-term care facilities are instructed to prohibit nonessential visitors from accessing their facilities unless to provide critical assistance or for end-oflife visitation.
6. This Order hereby authorizes the use of all lawfully available enforcement tools found in Denton City Code, Chapter 9 (Emergency Management), state laws and gubernatorial orders, or federal laws.
7. Pursuant to Section 9-22 of the Code of Ordinances, the following measures are also hereby ordered continued as set forth herein:
a. All City Committee, Commission, and Board meetings are suspended through the term of this order, with the exception of the Planning and Zoning Commission, which shall meet only to consider applications subject to state law-imposed deadlines;
b. City Council meetings shall be rescheduled as posted and may be conducted m accordance with alternate measures as permitted by law;
c. Only electronic purchasing submissions shall be accepted;
d. No development applications listed in Table 2.2-A in the Denton Development Code shall be accepted for the term of this Order or any extension hereof;
e. The City Manager or his designee is authorized to make application for local, state, and federal assistance as necessary and/or applicable;
f. The City Manager or his designee is authorized to accept on behalf of the City services, gifts, grants, equipment, supplies, and/or materials whether from private, nonprofit, or government sources;
g. The City Manager or his designee is authorized to terminate or suspend any event that is or may negatively impact the health, safety, and welfare of persons within the City;
h. The City Manager is authorized to approve individual purchases and sign contracts up to $500,000.00 for general expenditures already budgeted or authorized by Section 7(k) of this Order;
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1. All City of Denton utility non-payment shut offs are suspended during the term of this Order and no penalties for non-payment of utilities under Ordinances 19-2140, 19-2136, 19-2137, 19-2138, or 18-1494 shall accrue during the pendency of this order or any extension hereof; and
J. The City Manager is given authority to expend an additional $50,000.00 to those previously budgeted for a total of up to $100,000.00 as funding to the United Way of Denton County to assist individuals and families living in the City of Denton, who have experienced income or job loss directly resulting from COVID-19, in eviction avoidance;
k. The City Manager is authorized to expend no more than an additional Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000.00) from the general fund reserve balance during this period to proceed with the necessary emergency responses and essential functions not already budgeted.
1. The City Manager is authorized to expend no more than an additional Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) from the customer service fund reserve balance during this period to increase utility assistance funding for FY 2019-2020 to One Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($175,000.00).
m. All non-essential court proceedings in the Municipal Court No. 1 of the City of Denton are postponed. All such proceedings will be rescheduled following the term of this Order. No fine, penalty, or punishment shall issue against a party because of the postponement ordered herein. Municipal Court No. 1 shall continue to hear all proceedings deemed essential by the state Office of Court Administration, including search and arrest warrant requests, arraignments, criminal magistration proceedings, and requests for temporary restraining orders.
n, Due to increased demand for household products and groceries resulting from stock up buying and individuals who purchase for resale, retail suppliers shall use common sense rationing of household products and groceries that are in limited supply.
8. Copies of this Order shall be promptly provided to the City Secretary for filing and posting
on the City's website and in other conspicuous places.
IT IS SO ORDERE PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO.
Mayor ris Watts City of Denton
20-812
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Retail Outlets Receiving Social Distancing Letters (Mailed April 17, 2020)
Retail Outlet Address
Kroger 500 W. University Dr Denton, TX 76201
Kroger 1592 S Loop 288, Denton, TX 76205
Kroger 5021 Teasley Ln, Denton, TX 76210
Winco 2645 W University Dr, Denton, TX 76201
Albertson's 2321 W University Dr, Denton, TX 76201
Academy 2600 W University Dr, Denton, TX 76201
PetCo 2640 W University Dr #1280, Denton, TX 76201
Dollar Tree 1038 W University Dr, Denton, TX 76201
Dollar Tree 2305 Colorado Blvd, Denton, TX 76205
Home Depot 1900 Brinker Rd, Denton, TX 76208
Lowe's 1255 S Loop 288, Denton, TX 76205
Sam's Club 2850 W University Dr, Denton, TX 76201
Wal‐Mart 2750 W University Dr, Denton, TX 76201
Wal‐Mart 1515 S Loop 288, Denton, TX 76205
Wal‐Mart 39039 Teasley Ln, Denton, TX 76210
Target 1801 S Loop 288, Denton, TX 76205
Aldi 1317 Ector St, Denton, TX 76201
Aldi 1105 S Loop 288, Denton, TX 76205
Sprouts 4930 Teasley Ln, Denton, TX 76210
La Azteca 619 E Sherman Dr, Denton, TX 76209
La Azteca 518 Acme St, Denton, TX 76201
PetSmart 1441 S Loop 288, Denton, TX 76205
Walgreens 101 W University Dr, Denton, TX 76201
Walgreens 1700 S Loop 288, Denton, TX 76205
CVS 116 W University Dr, Denton, TX 76201
CVS 3200 Teasley Ln, Denton, TX 76210
Natural Grocers 110 W University Dr, Denton, TX 76201
Family Dollar 100 Maple St, Denton, TX 76201
Family Dollar 3601 E McKinney St, Denton, TX 76201
Total Wine 1800 S Loop 288 Suite 370, Denton, TX 76205
Specs 2315 Colorado Blvd #160, Denton, TX 76205
La Michoacana 2006 W University Dr, Denton, TX 76201
Buc‐ee's 5005 S Interstate 35E, Denton, TX 76210
Tractor Supply Co. 1200 S. Loop 288, Denton, TX 76205
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Corporate Social Distancing Efforts for Major Retailers in Denton
Information as of April 17, 2020
Kroger
• Enhancing daily sanitation practices, including cleaning commonly used areas more often like cashier stations, self-checkouts, credit card terminals, food service counters, and shelves.
• In the process of procuring protective masks and gloves for associates. • Installing plexiglass partitions at check-out lanes, pharmacy, and Starbucks registers
across the enterprise. • Adding floor decals to promote physical distancing at check lanes and other counters. • Adjusting store operating hours to allow more time for our associates to rest, clean, and
replenish inventory. • Continuing to expand online pickup and delivery and contactless payment solutions like
Kroger Pay. • Limiting number of people in the building by 50% of building code’s calculated capacity.
http://ir.kroger.com/File/Index?KeyFile=403472343
WinCo
• At this time, WinCo Foods has decided to temporarily discontinue the use of all bulk
barrels and bins requiring the use of scoops or tongs for unwrapped and ready to eat
products.
• Store entry is metered to allow for social distancing and following guidelines.
• The open Olive Bar and Soup Bar (in the Deli Department) has been temporarily
discontinued as well as the self-serve beverage station in the hot Pizza Department.
• WinCo’s night shift is completing crucial tasks such as stocking and cleaning to make sure
the store is clean and as stocked as possible prior to the start of the next day.
https://www.wincofoods.com/coronavirus-updates
Albertson's
• Increased the frequency of cleaning and disinfecting all departments, restrooms, and other high-touch points of the store like check stands and service counters. Cart wipes and hand sanitizer stations have been installed in key locations across stores.
• In many markets, Albertson’s is asking customers to respect quantity limits of select, high-demand items (like hand sanitizers and household cleaners) to help ensure more
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customers can find the products they need. High-demand products are being refilled as quickly as possible.
• All associates are encouraged to follow the CDC’s recommendations to keep themselves and their loved ones healthy.
• Grocery Delivery, Pharmacy Delivery, and Drive Up & Go services are available as alternatives to in-store shopping.
• Albertson’s has created “Contact Free” delivery procedures and changed its order delivery signature processes so delivery drivers can sign for customers when delivering an order, after completing an ID check, if necessary.
https://www.albertsons.com/steps-we-are-taking-at-your-grocery-store.html
Academy
• Limiting the number of customers allowed in the store at one time with a front door team member allowing one in/one out policy to maintain the appropriate customer level.
• Posting distance markers on the sidewalk in front of the store to mark the 6-foot physical distancing space for waiting customers outside.
• Cleaning cart and hand basket handles every time before providing them to customers • Offering curbside pickup services for online orders. • Enforcing distancing by opening only every other point-of-sale register, limiting lines, and
posting social distancing signs and floor markings in key areas throughout the store. • Providing hand sanitizer in the store. • Modifying our store hours to allow extra time for store cleaning.
https://www.academy.com/letter-to-our-customers
Dollar Tree
• Introduced additional high-frequency cleaning protocols to protect our Customers and Associates.
• Taking precautions in stores, distribution centers and Store Support Center (SSC), including implementing proactive cleaning protocols and social distancing procedures as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
• Established a Business Response Team including representatives from each department that is meeting on a daily basis to assess the evolving situation.
• Requiring Associates to practice appropriate preventative hygiene methods and providing facilities with the supplies needed to wash and sanitize hands and work spaces.
• In response to unprecedented demand of many cleaning products, paper products and over-the-counter health care items, Dollar Tree is working directly with suppliers to
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restock stores as soon as possible. Stock levels should increase for high demand items over the next several weeks.
• Coordinating with store teams to answer the questions they may have about COVID-19, protocols and information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
• Associates’ health and welfare is a priority for the Company. Any of Associates who test positive to COVID-19 will receive up to two weeks of pay without having to use their own paid time off or sick time while they are quarantined.
https://www.dollartree.com/coronavirus-response
Home Depot
• In order to give teams the time needed to restock, clean and sanitize their stores, Home Depot stores will be closing at 6 p.m. daily until further notice. Store opening hours remain unchanged.
• Home Depot is promoting the practice of social and physical distancing in stores and distribution centers. As a result, each store may limit the number of customers allowed inside at any given time.
• Social Distancing Captains have been assigned to reiterate physical distancing • Floor distancing markers and added signage encourage guests and associates to maintain
safe distances • Associates have the option to wear badges reminding customers of social distancing • We’re taking additional sanitation action to disinfect high-traffic and high-touch areas • While prioritizing shipments of essential supplies to healthcare providers, Home Depot’s
supply chain team is focused on restocking inventory safely and quickly. Most of Home Depot’s personal protective equipment inventory is being donated to hospitals and first responders, so these items may be unavailable in stores and online.
• Millions of items are eligible for free store pickup, and many can be ready within a few hours. Due to the high volume of orders being processed, pickup times may be delayed in some cases. Please wait to receive an email or text notification before going to the store to pick up your order.
• Delivery of online orders remains available, although there may be delays due to high demand and inventory availability. We are currently offering limited next-day and 2-day delivery services for online orders; same-day delivery services have been suspended until further notice. Threshold delivery (across first doorway) is available on a limited basis – options will be explained at checkout.
• In some areas, Home Depot is limiting installation services to those customers in need of essential maintenance and repairs. Customers with previously scheduled installations or other in-home services are encouraged to contact Home Depot discuss the status of their scheduled service.
https://www.homedepot.com/c/customer_service
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Lowe's
• Lowe’s will be closing all stores at 7 p.m. daily to ensure additional time to replenish essential products and thoroughly clean and sanitize stores daily.
• Masks and gloves will be available to all associates in the workplace who want them. As previously shared, all N95 medical masks were placed on a stop sale and are being donated to hospitals to protect frontline healthcare workers, along with other personal protective equipment for first responders in our communities.
• Lowe’s developed an app to implement a new customer limit protocol, available now on associates’ handheld devices.
• Each store manager can monitor foot traffic and limit entrance based on CDC and local guidelines.
• Social distancing protocols have been enhanced by adding dedicated social distancing ambassadors who will be responsible for monitoring customer flow in garden centers and front-end areas and enforce customer limits to allow proper social distancing.
• Updates have been made to store floorplans to further support the CDC’s guidelines for social distancing, such as opening aisle space by removing displays. These changes will make it easier for both associates and customers to get the items they need quickly and safely. Specific examples include:
o Removed product from the main aisle to help maintain safe distance. o Removed racking and tables in other aisles to open space. o Expanded the area for customers leveraging our Buy Online, Pick Up In Store
option or making a return o Added floor markers spaced 6-feet apart to help guide customers
• Lowe’s has installed customized Plexiglass shields at all points of sale to protect our cashiers and customer service associates working the return desk, one of the first retailers to do so.
• Implemented a more robust curbside pickup process, so customers can be served without having to come inside the store.
• Third-party cleaning shifts have been added to provide incremental cleaning in, beyond already enhanced daily cleaning efforts.
https://newsroom.lowes.com/news-releases/lowes-associate-wage-increase-safety-
measures/?int_cmp=Home:A:GlobalMessage:Corp:FW9_Global
Wal-Mart
• Associates are working hard to keep stores stocked and sanitized. Associated have been dedicated in every store to clean high-traffic, high-touch areas, like checkouts and shopping carts, every day.
• Wal-Mart is installing sneeze guards in pharmacy and register lanes, and floor decals at both the entrances and checkouts are being installed to help maintain proper social distancing.
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• Effective Mar. 15, Wal-Mart stores and Neighborhood Markets are open from 7 a.m. to
8:30 p.m. to further give associates the time they need to stock products and clean
thoroughly.
• As the COVID-19 situation has evolved, Wal-Mart has started taking the temperatures of
associates as they report to work in stores, clubs and facilities, as well as asking them
some basic health screening questions.
• Walmart is launching a Pickup hour for people most at-risk for COVID-19. Each day at
select pickup store locations, the hour from 7 to 8 a.m.
• Limiting the number of customers who can be in a store at once. Stores will now allow no
more than five customers for each 1,000 square feet at a given time, roughly 20 percent
of a store’s capacity.
https://corporate.walmart.com/newsroom/2020/03/31/additional-steps-were-taking-for-the-
health-and-safety-of-our-associates
Target
• Over the next two weeks, Target will begin providing all team members in stores and
distribution centers with high-quality, disposable face masks and gloves at the beginning
of every shift, and strongly encourage teams to wear them while working.
• Target will actively monitor and, when needed, limit the total number of people inside
each store based on the store’s specific square footage. If metering is needed, a team
member will help guests into a designated waiting area outside with social distancing
markers, while others will guide guests inside the store and keep things moving quickly
and conveniently. • Providing all team members a heath checklist—including a symptom checker and
guidelines for taking their own temperature—and encouraging them to complete it
before coming to work.
https://corporate.target.com/article/2020/04/coronavirus-safety-measures
Aldi
• Personal protective equipment: Aldi is actively sourcing personal protective equipment for employees to use, upon request. Disposable gloves have begun deploying this week and over the next week Aldi will start to ship masks, as supplies permit.
• limiting the number of people inside our stores to approximately five customers per 1,000 square feet
• Aldi’s will be allowing any medical professionals, with identification, immediate access to the front of any lines that may form outside our stores
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• Social distancing signage: Across the country, Aldi has been installing signage and floor decals in stores to remind employees and customers to maintain a safe distance – at least 6 feet – from one another.
• If a line forms outside the store, Aldi’s is asking their customers to stand at least six feet away from the person in front of them and maintain that safe distance throughout the shoppers entire shopping experience.
• They are asking customers to limit their shopping to one person per family. They understand that may not be possible in certain circumstances and will make exceptions for any customer who needs to shop with children or assist a vulnerable shopper.
• Inside the store, they are rolling out one-way aisles to better manage the flow of traffic and help customers maintain social distance from each other.
• Protective barriers at checkout: Temporary check lane panels started rolling out to stores this week.
• Cart cleanliness and safety: o Cart cleaning procedures: To enhance existing cleaning measures, Aldi is
increasing the frequency of cart cleaning throughout the day. • Discontinuing cart-to-cart transfers: Effective immediately, Aldi is suspending the practice
of placing customers’ scanned items into a different shopping cart at checkout. Customers will now keep the cart they started with throughout their entire visit to ensure the best possible hygiene and safety for all.
• They are taking the temperatures of our store and warehouse employees. In addition, we will have them answer a few basic health screening questions before reporting to work. Any employee with a fever of 100.0 or higher will be sent home. Employees must be free of all symptoms for at least 72 hours before returning to work.
https://corporate.aldi.us/en/newsroom/aldi-covid-19-updates/
Sprouts
• Sprouts is closely following CDC and other health authority guidelines and are regularly providing store teams the latest safety guidance.
• In addition to regular food safety and cleaning procedures, Sprouts has invested additional labor hours into stores to allow for more frequent cleaning, paying close attention to high touch areas such as service counters, restrooms, carts and checkout lanes.
• Stores are implementing steps to promote social distancing throughout, including floor markers at register lines encouraging six feet of space between shoppers. Stores have also received plexiglass register barriers for added protection during checkout. To ensure team member comfort and safety, masks and gloves are provided to those who wish to wear them. Store managers will regulate the number of shoppers in the case that stores become crowded.
• Adjusted store hours 7am-8pm
https://www.sprouts.com/covid-19/
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Walgreens
• All stores have a “Social Distancing Line,” which begins 6 feet away from all checkout
counters. Lines are clearly marked where customers may begin to wait until the team
member instructs them to step up to the counter and 6-foot increments are also marked
to indicate where customers should stand in line to ensure they are keeping their
distance from other customers.
• In the pharmacy waiting area, Walgreens is ensuring at least 6 feet between pharmacy
waiting chairs by spacing chairs out accordingly.
• Stores are increasing the frequency of daily cleaning procedures including cleaning high-
traffic areas counter tops and point-of-sale terminals, with additional deep cleaning being
conducted by a professional cleaning service at all stores. Team members are taking
appropriate protective steps such as wearing gloves during this cleaning process all
distribution centers are proactively pushing out additional cleaning and sanitization items
to stores nationwide for team member use. Walgreens has removed multi-use testers for
beauty products and will not be offering makeover services at this time.
• Installing protective plastic shields
https://www.walgreens.com/topic/findcare/coronavirus.jsp?ban=dl_dlDLB_03292020_covid19
CVS
• CVS follows CDC general cleaning guidance, which includes frequently cleaning all commonly touched surfaces, using disposable wipes to disinfect these surfaces, and using Personal Protective Equipment while cleaning, including wearing nitrile gloves and safety goggles/glasses when using bleach/water solutions.
• MinuteClinic is no longer accepting walk‐in patients. All patients must make an appointment online on the MinuteClinic website or with the CVS Pharmacy app.
• Patients making an appointment will be pre‐screened outside of the clinic to determine if it is the right site of care for their symptoms. If the pre‐screen identifies the patient to be at risk for COVID‐19 they will receive guidance on how to access care in a different health care setting.
• Patients with scheduled appointments at their local MinuteClinic are required to wait in their personal vehicles or outside the store until the MinuteClinic provider texts or calls them in for their scheduled visits.
https://www.cvs.com/content/coronavirus?icid=mt_200301_dt_banner
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Natural Grocers
• All customers are being asked to bag or box their own groceries at checkout. • If a customer places a reusable bag or other personal item at the bagging station, Crew
will clean the bagging station before assisting the next customer. • Plexiglass sneeze guards are being installed at each register to help mitigate potential
exposure. • The front entrance of each store will be staffed with a Crew member who will clean carts
for customers as they enter and ensure social distancing measures are being followed. • During every shopping cart collection, staff is cleaning shopping cart handles and the
child sitting area. Cashiers will be cleaning the handles of hand baskets prior to returning them to the hand basket area. Additionally, cleaning wipes and/or sprays are provided for customers to use to clean their shopping carts or baskets.
• Implemented procedures at all stores to ensure that the most frequently touched surfaces, including the checkout areas and payment key pads, are regularly cleaned and sanitized.
• All product samplings have been eliminated. • All on-tap Kombucha stations have been closed through May 1. • All testers have been removed and will be replaced with new ones once the pandemic
has abated. • All stores are creating social distancing markers on the floor at the line queue to show 6ft
distance and we have posted social distancing signs throughout the stores. • All stores will have a set maximum number of customers allowed in at one time based on
square footage. • We are providing all store and bulk pre-packaging production Crew with fabric face masks
to wear. Once Crew receive their face mask, they are required to wear one while working, unless they have a medical reason that prevents them from doing so.
• All Crew are being provided with disposable gloves and face masks. Since there is a shortage of masks, multiple Crew members from all parts of the company have made masks for in-store, distribution center and bulk manufacturing good4u Crew.
https://www.naturalgrocers.com/coronavirus-updates
Family Dollar
• Additional high-frequency cleaning protocols have been implemented to protect
Customers and Associates.
• Associates are required to practice appropriate preventative hygiene methods and
facilities have been provided with the supplies needed to wash and sanitize hands and
work spaces.
• The stores have implemented proactive cleaning protocols as recommended by the CDC,
which include wiping down common areas and surfaces, such as door handles, shopping
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carts and baskets, keypads and register counters, along with regular daily cleaning
procedures.
• Stores are practicing “social distancing” measures as recommended by the CDC, including
designated customer spacing at the registers, along with guidelines for Family Dollar’s
Associates when unloading delivery trucks, stocking the sales floor, and working with
vendors.
• Associates are permitted to voluntarily wear cloth face coverings as recommended by the
CDC. The Company is providing non-medical masks and cloth face coverings for
Associates as supplies become available.
• Associates are permitted to wear gloves as a voluntary preventative measure as supplies
become available.
• To help protect our Associates and customers, Family Dollar has implemented a self-
assessment process for Associates to monitor their health before every shift. They are
using a COVID-19 related health questionnaire when the Associates arrive for their shifts.
https://www.familydollar.com/coronavirus-response
Dollar General
• Making gloves available and they are actively working to distribute face masks (both
disposable and reusable/fabric) to employees who choose to wear them.
• Currently installing sneeze guards. Also providing additional hand sanitizer to store for
both employee and customer use.
• Implemented social distancing measures designed to help both employees and
customers remain six feet apart near checkouts.
https://www.dollargeneral.com/ongoing-efforts-for-covid-19
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THE COMMUNITY Denton is a unique community, blending its historic past with a dynamic and high growth environment, coupled with a diversity to give it economic viability and strength. Denton has grown from a small frontier town, founded in 1857, to a burgeoning urbanized area with an estimated population of 138,000. Denton is the county seat and a major city in Denton County. The historic downtown is the heart of Denton; the square and surrounding streets are vibrant and busy both day and night as a gathering place for commerce, civic events, and entertainment.
Located at the northern tip of a high growth area known as “The Golden Triangle” (formed by Denton, Fort Worth and Dallas), the city is a dynamic community whose rapid growth has affected its infrastructure as well as its culture. Denton is approximately 95 square miles in territory and strategically positioned approximately 37 miles northwest of Dallas and 35 miles northeast of Fort Worth. Located on the Interstate 35 corridor at the intersection of I-35E and I-35W, Denton is approximately 25 miles from DFW International Airport and 20 miles north of Alliance Airport.
Since the nineteenth century, Denton has been a major higher education center. The city is home to two state universities - the University of North Texas and Texas Woman’s University, with a combined enrollment in excess of 50,000 students. The city is also served by the North Central Texas College, the oldest two-year public college in Texas. Higher education is supported by the award-winning Denton Independent School District, serving more than 27,000 students in a 180 square mile district.
While the amenities of the major metropolitan settings in Dallas and Fort Worth are only minutes away, Denton has a variety of performing arts, cultural, and entertainment opportunities within the community. Golf courses and nearby lakes offer superior outdoor recreation. The City and its surrounding area offer theater, symphony orchestras, museums, intercollegiate athletics and other cultural and recreational amenities. Denton also has 30 parks and over 300 acres of open space, plus eight recreational facilities.
Denton offers its next Municipal Judge superb quality of life and an opportunity to make a difference in the community.
To learn more about the City of Denton, visit www.cityofdenton.com.
THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS IS SEEKING ITS NEXT...
MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE
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THE CITY OF DENTON GOVERNMENT The City of Denton operates under the Council-Manager form of government. The Mayor and six-member Council are elected for two-year terms; four members are elected by District and the two remaining seats plus the Mayor are elected at-large. The City Manager is appointed by the Council and serves as the Chief Executive Officer for the City, ensuring that the policies of the Council are implemented and that the entire community is being served. The City Council also appoints and supervises the City Attorney, City Auditor, and Municipal Judge.
The City’s Fiscal Year 2019-2020 budget includes funding for 1,711.1 full-time equivalents and has an overall operating and capital budget of $1.23 billion. Operating as a full-service municipality, in addition to standard municipal governmental services, Denton also operates several major enterprise operations including Airport, Electric, Water, Wastewater, Solid Waste, and Drainage.
Municipal services and operations are guided by the City’s strategic plan which was created to ensure that the community realizes its vision and mission. In September of 2018, the City Council adopted revisions to the City’s Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan serves as the basis for the development of the Annual Operating Budget.
The Strategic Plan is organized into five Key Focus Areas (KFAs): • Organizational Excellence; • Public Infrastructure; • Economic Development; • Safe, Liveable and Family-Friendly Community; and • Sustainable and Environmental Stewardship.
THE POSITION Reporting directly to the City Council, the Municipal Judge presides over the Denton Municipal Court of Record and serves as a magistrate. The City Charter provides that the Municipal Judge shall be appointed for a two-year term in even-numbered years and that Alternate Municipal Judges shall be appointed in odd-numbered years. There are currently five Alternate Municipal Judges (part-time). The Municipal Court Clerks report to the Chief Financial Officer. The City’s budget provides for 2.75 FTE Judges and 14 FTE Municipal Court staff.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Presides over all Denton Municipal Court (Court)
proceedings including arraignment and appearance dockets, non-jury trials, jury trials, special motions hearings, indigency dockets and show cause or default hearings;
• Presides over bench and jury trials set in the Court and renders judgments for Class “C” misdemeanor violations, violations of City ordinances, traffic violations, and any other cases within the jurisdiction of the Court;
• Establishes the promulgated or “window” schedule of fines applicable to citations or complaints filed with the Court;
• Establishes all daily dockets or other scheduling of hearings in the Court and directs all Court Clerks and staff regarding time and date any such dockets or hearings may be held;
• As chief administrative Judge, responsible for the development and implementation of Municipal Court Policies and Procedures in accordance with Texas statutory law related to Municipal Courts of Record, as well as the revision and creation of new systems and procedures necessary to comply with changes in Texas law as applicable to municipal courts or magistrate processes;
• As Presiding Judge, responsible for the actual creation of various forms and documents necessary for the orderly disposition of cases including pleas, special motions, requests for Driver Safety Course and Deferred Disposition as well as the actual citation format;
• Reviews probable cause affidavits and complaints prior to issuance of warrants or writs, and issues, as appropriate, warrants of arrest for individuals or search warrants for persons or places within the Court’s jurisdiction;
• Serves as a magistrate for both the City of Denton and Denton County with responsibilities including initial detention hearings of all individuals in the custody of the Denton Police Department as required under Art. 15.17 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure though daily magistration of arrestees/ detainees, admonishment of rights and setting of appropriate bail, determination of probable cause, and issuance of warrants for both “fine only” offenses as well as misdemeanor and felony warrants of arrest; Conducts appropriate “pre-trial” hearings and motions prior to trial;
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• Directs Court Clerks and Court staff by way of written policies or procedures, interprets all statutory or case law related to the functions of the Court and acts as the final authority regarding questions of law or application of statutes regarding Court policy or procedure;
• Supervises and directs the Court Clerk and Deputy Court Clerks as to appropriate methods and process for maintenance of all Court records and proceedings, and acts as the chief judicial officer regarding official proceedings and documents of the Court;
• Supervises and directs Court staff responsible for administrative hearing processes under City Ordinance including administrative parking offenses, civil photo-enforcement determinations, and building condemnation as provided and allowed under City ordinance;
• As the Presiding Judge, defines and implements a selection process, and coordinates all Assistant or Alternate Judges, as well as provides for direction, scheduling, and training of those assistant positions;
• Acts as a Departmental Director for the City of Denton. In this capacity, responsible for preparation, presentation, and administration of the Judge’s Office budget as well as all personnel
and policy issues related to the judicial office, including management and assignment of all alternate judges, court bailiffs and a full-time administrative assistant;
• Provides reports to the City Council regarding court activity and proposed or ongoing Court initiatives or programs and supports the budgetary processes of the Municipal Court Clerk;
• Participates in the development, installation, maintenance, and when necessary, selection of court or case management systems, software or programming;
• Responsible for the development, content and presentation of the Court’s “on-line” webpage and public access content;
• Ensures compliance with all court of record or magisterial reporting requirements as required by the Texas Office of Court Administration;
• Develops and recommends to the City Manager and City Council the annual and long-range plans for the Municipal Court; communicates with the City Council to develop common goals for the Court in the upcoming year; and
• Performs other related duties as directed by City Council or in accordance with State law.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (CONTINUED…)
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CANDIDATE PROFILE The ideal candidate will have strong experience and competence in general areas of municipal court operations and administration, especially with courts of record. The new Municipal Judge must have a customer focus and the ability of administer court operations in a transparent and equitable manner. The Municipal Judge will endeavor to build and maintain productive working relationships and channels of communication with the City Council, City Attorney, City Manager, City Auditor, municipal department heads and their staffs.
While Municipal Court Clerks report to other City staff, the Municipal Judge must establish productive working relationships and ensure that all operations and activities of the court adhere to established procedures, best practices, and applicable statutes.
The new Municipal Judge must be able to represent the City and City Council positively and effectively within the community, the region, and state, including potentially testifying or advocating on matters that may come before the state legislature or regulatory agencies as they apply to the Municipal Court. The Municipal Judge will remain current on the latest legislation and legislative trends and ensure that this information is available to affected Court and municipal staff.
Respecting diversity and valuing differences in race, ethnicity, gender, religious preference and sexual orientation within the workplace are expectations for the selected candidate. The Municipal Judge will exhibit candor, highly ethical behavior and an exemplary level of professional decorum, with the ability to gain the trust and confidence of elected officials, peer City Council appointees, City staff and the public. The Municipal Judge, while tactful and diplomatic, will be resolute and absolutely fair in dealings with staff and those appearing before the Court.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• A resident of the State of Texas and a citizen of the United States;
• Graduation from an ABA accredited school of law;
• An attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Texas with two (2) or more years of experience in practicing law in Texas;
• A Texas Class “C” driver’s license or the ability to obtain within thirty days of employment; OR
• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications or licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bilingual in Spanish and English;
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a judge, magistrate, prosecutor, or defense counsel with associated experience in appearing in a municipal court in Texas;
• Municipal Court of Record experience in a growing city reasonably comparable to the City of Denton in size and complexity;
• Exceptional communications and presentation abilities;
• A record of participation and professional networking in legal and court associations as they benefit the City.
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APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS Qualified candidates should submit their cover letter and resume online by visiting our website at:
https://bakertilly.recruitmenthome.com/postings/2602.
Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by Monday, May 11, 2020. Following the first review date, applications will be screened against the criteria provided in the brochure, and the City Council may consider offering interviews to selected candidates. Interviews in Denton will be offered to those candidates named as finalists, with reference checks, background checks, and academic verifications conducted after receiving candidates’ permission.
For more information about this position, please contact:
Applicants for this position selected as finalists will be subject to a criminal history/credit/driver’s license check prior to interview. While the consultant and City of Denton will endeavor to maintain confidentiality, under Texas statutes,
information from your resume may be subject to release to the public at any stage of the recruitment process.
The City of Denton is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.
Edward Williams Chuck Rohre [email protected] [email protected]
C: 214.608.6363 | O: 214.842.6478 C: 214.608.7477 | O: 214.466.2436
COMPENSATION The anticipated hiring range is up to mid $100,000, depending on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. A superior benefits package is also offered, including an employment agreement; relocation assistance; vehicle allowance; Texas Municipal Retirement System at the 7 percent employee contribution level with a 2-to-1 match by the City upon retirement; medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; vacation, sick leave, holiday; and other highly competitive benefits. Residency within the City limits is not required but highly desirable.
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Date: April 17, 2020 Report No. 2020-037
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: S&P Global Ratings for Extendable Commercial Paper Notes. BACKGROUND: The purpose of this report is to inform the City Council of S&P’s rating for the newly adopted extendable commercial paper program. On March 30, 2020, staff participated in a rating conference call with S&P regarding the City’s extendable commercial paper program. DISCUSSION: On April 13, 2020, the City received the rating of A-1+ from S&P on our extendable commercial paper rating. The rating of A-1+ is the highest rating offered by this agency on short-term issuer credit ratings. The major reasons for the rating are: A very strong economy, with access to the broad and diverse Dallas-Fort-Worth-Arlington metropolitan statistical area, coupled with a local economy largely based in retail, manufacturing, distribution, education, and health care. A strong budgetary performance, supported by strong financial management practices and very strong reserves. And, a weak debt-and-contingent-liability position. The rating also reflects S&P’s opinion of: • A 'AA+' long-term general obligation (GO) debt rating on the city; and • The city's strong market access to take out the financing with GO bonds or sell rollover ECP notes, if needed. For your review, staff has attached the Credit Opinion report from S&P. Only one rating was needed for the extendable commercial paper program, therefore, no other short-term ratings reports are expected. ATTACHMENT:
S&P’s Credit Opinion Report S&P Ratings Chart STAFF CONTACT: David Gaines, Director of Finance (940)-349-8260 [email protected]
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500 North Akard StreetRoss Tower, Suite 3200Dallas, TX 75201tel (214) 871-1400reference no.: 1611982
April 10, 2020 City of Denton215 E. McKinney StreetDenton, TX 76201Attention: Mr. Tony Puente, Jr., Director of Finance
Re: US$100,000,000 Denton, Texas, Extendable Commission Paper Notes, Series A, dated: March 24, 2020,due: March 01, 2060
Dear Mr. Puente: Pursuant to your request for an S&P Global Ratings rating on the above-referenced obligations, S&P GlobalRatings has assigned a rating of "A-1+" . S&P Global Ratings views the outlook for this rating as notmeaningful. A copy of the rationale supporting the rating is enclosed.
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Summary:
Denton, Texas; CP
Primary Credit Analyst:
Jim Tchou, New York (1) 212-438-3821; [email protected]
Secondary Contact:
Andy A Hobbs, Farmers Branch + 1 (972) 367 3345; [email protected]
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Credit Profile
US$100.0 mil Extendable Comm Paper Nts ser A dtd 03/24/2020 due 03/01/2060
Short Term Rating A-1+ New
Rating Action
S&P Global Ratings assigned its 'A-1+' rating to Denton, Texas' roughly $100 million series A tax-exempt and taxable
extendable commercial paper (ECP) notes.
The city may issue ECP notes under the master ordinance for the aggregate principal amount outstanding at any one
time, not to exceed $100 million.
The rating reflects our opinion of:
• A 'AA+' long-term general obligation (GO) debt rating on the city; and
• The city's strong market access to take out the financing with GO bonds or sell rollover ECP notes, if needed.
The city will issue ECP notes to provide interim or short-term financing for various capital projects and other lawful
purposes. ECP notes are special obligations of the city. The sale of ECP notes or GO refunding bonds issued to
refinance ECP notes and all funds held and available for such purposes in funds and accounts created or maintained
pursuant to the master ordinance and the issuing-and-paying-agent agreement, except the rebate fund, secure ECP
note debt-service payments. Any funds raised by a city tax levy; a mortgage or deed of trust on any properties,
whether real, personal, or mixed; or any source other than what the master ordinance specifies do not secure the ECP
notes. The city cannot issue ECP notes it cannot refinance on or before the program's expiration on March 1, 2060.
The master ordinance provides that Denton may, from time to time, elect to enter into a liquidity agreement with one
or more liquidity provider--including any standby purchaser in the case of a standby-purchase agreement--to provide
one or more liquidity facility for ECP notes. Denton has currently elected not to enter into any liquidity agreements,
and ECP notes are not supported by any liquidity facility. Therefore, timely principal-and-interest payments on
maturing ECP notes depends on the city's ability to sell rollover ECP notes or GO refunding bonds.
Since there is no bank-liquidity support for ECP notes, investors take short-term liquidity and remarketing risks. Our
ECP note rating does not address the likelihood of the city extending the notes beyond their maturity date; it only
considers payment in accordance with the terms. An extension does not constitute a covenant default or breach under
the master ordinance.
The city will issue ECP notes with extended maturities of 270 days from their issuance date with original maturities of
up to 90 days. If the city cannot take out an ECP note series with long-term debt, rollover note proceeds, or available
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funds on the original maturity date, it will delay ECP note payments to the extended maturity date.
In the master ordinance, Denton agrees to undertake its best efforts to issue refunding bonds in amounts necessary to
refinance ECP notes maturing on the applicable extended maturity date and apply such refunding bond proceeds to
retire such maturing ECP notes. If the city extends the ECP note's maturity date, it will pay accrued interest to the
original maturity date from the issue date on the original maturity date. In addition, the ECP note will bear interest at
the extended rate to the extended maturity date or the date of prior redemption from the original maturity date. No
additional interest will accrue on the accrued, but unpaid, interest to the original maturity date from the issue date.
Denton's general creditworthiness reflects our view of the city's:
• Very strong economy, with access to the broad and diverse Dallas-Fort-Worth-Arlington metropolitan statistical
area, coupled with a local economy largely based in retail, manufacturing, distribution, education, and health care;
• Strong budgetary performance, supported by strong financial management practices and very strong reserves; and
• Weak debt-and-contingent-liability position.
We recognize COVID-19 has caused the national economy to fall into recession (For further information, please see
the article, titled "A U.S. Recession Takes Hold As Fallout From The Coronavirus Spreads," published March 17, 2020,
on RatingsDirect.), which we think will likely result in a near-term economic slowdown at both local and state levels.
Still, we recognize the city's very strong reserves provide a meaningful hedge against near-term revenue volatility,
allowing it to enter the recession from a position of strength. We expect near-term finances will likely remain stable,
supported by very strong financial management and in-line with similar-rated peers; our opinion, however, could
change if the current economic slowdown were longer than expected.
(For additional information on the long-term GO rating on Denton, please see the analysis, published May 20, 2019.)
Certain terms used in this report, particularly certain adjectives used to express our view on rating relevant factors, have specific meanings ascribed
to them in our criteria, and should therefore be read in conjunction with such criteria. Please see Ratings Criteria at www.standardandpoors.com for
further information. Complete ratings information is available to subscribers of RatingsDirect at www.capitaliq.com. All ratings affected by this rating
action can be found on S&P Global Ratings' public website at www.standardandpoors.com. Use the Ratings search box located in the left column.
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Council Requests for Information
Council Member Requestor Date Summary of Request Staff Assigned Department Comments
1 Council Member Meltzer 01/13/20 Will staff prepare a report detailing the total amounts of PM 10 and PM2.5 emissions currently allowed by permit to entities in the City?
Banks Request will be presented during an upcoming PendingRequest work session
2Council Member Briggs 02/03/20 Would like to request council discuss a citywide public health study.
http://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Health/Info_to_Post/HealthReport-linked.pdf Like this
Balthrop Mendoza City Manager's Office Request will be presented during a future PendingRequest work session
3 Council Member Briggs 03/02/20 How many developments do we have left that fall under our old treecode
McDonald Development Services Request will be presented during the April 21 PendingRequest work session
4Council Member Briggs 03/26/20 The new turn from northbound Mayhill to Mills Road is too tight for buses
so they cannot use that route to access the bus lot. They have to goaround a different way. Can staff look into addressing this?
Estes Capital Projects Information will be provided in the April 17 Friday Report
5 Council Member Armintor 04/07/20 Does staff have an update regarding the Westglen flooding issue? Estes Capital Projects Information will be provided in the April 17 Friday Report
6Council Member Armintor 04/08/20 Can we please have a work session on the Credit and Collections
policy? This would include a proactive moratorium on the requirement tocreate a new account with a new deposit every time you move.
Request will be presented during a future PendingRequest work session
7Council Member Armintor 04/08/20 Requesting a Council resolution to the Secretary of State in support of
no-excuse universal mail-in ballots for all elections to ensure ourconstituents maximum voting access during the COVID-19 crisis and atall times.
Balthrop Mendoza CMO Request will be presented during the April 21 PendingRequest work session
8 Council Member Briggs 04/11/20 We may need to revisit the Towing ordinance Birdseye CMO Request will be presented during a future PendingRequest work session
9 Council Member Briggs 04/13/20 Can staff check on the condition of the streets near Nette Schultz park? Estes Capital Projects Information will be provided in the April 17 Friday Report
10 Council Member Davis 04/13/20 Can staff reach out to the contractors about traffic through the Westgatearea?
Canizares CMO Information will be provided in the April 17 Friday Report
11 Council Member Briggs 04/13/20 Can staff check on the status of an Engage Denton request aboutconstruction traffic through the Westgate area?
Canizares CMO Information will be provided in the April 17 Friday Report
12 Council Member Briggs 04/16/20 From resident request: Is the City allowed to have a temporary halt to thedeployment of 5g?
Canizares CMO Information will be provided in future Friday Report
13 Mayor Watts 04/17/20 Can staff assess the condition of Hercules at Redstone Rd.? Estes Capital Projects Information will be provided in the April 17 Friday Report
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April 2020 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 Cancelled -2:30pm Agenda Committee
2 Cancelled - 8:30 DEDC Cancelled - 4:00 Public Art Committee
3 4
5 6 CANCELLED -11:30 am Council Luncheon CANCELLED -COE 1:30 CANCELLED -Traffic Safety Commission 5:30 pm
7 Council Meeting 3:30pm Closed 4:30pm Work Session 6:30 Regular CANCELLED-Audit/Finance 10:30 CANCELLED- COCE 10:30
8 CANCELLED -11:00 EDPB CANCELLED -2:30pm Agenda Committee 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session
9 Cancelled HOT & S 1:00
10 11
12 13 Cancelled-PUB 9am Cancelled-HLC 5:30pm Cancelled--Library Board 5:30pm
14 Cancelled-2:00 pm 2nd Tuesday Session Cancelled-Mobility Committee Meeting 9:00 am
15 Cancelled-2:30pm Agenda Committee
16 Cancelled-6:00pm Committee on Persons with Disabilities Cancelled‐HABSCO 4pm
17 18
19 20 21 Council Meeting 1:00pm Work Session 6:30 Regular
22 Cancelled-2:30pm Agenda Committee Cancelled-P&Z
23 24 25
26 27 PUB 9am
ZBA 5:30pm
28 10am Council Airport Committee 2:00 pm 4th Tuesday Session
29 2:30pm Agenda Committee
30 CANCELLED - 5:30PM Board of Ethics
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May 2020 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2
3 4 PUB 9am 11:30 am Council Luncheon COE 1:30 Traffic Safety Commission 5:30 pm
5 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session
6 2:30pm Agenda Committee 5:00pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session
7 8:30 DEDC 4:00 Public Art Committee
8 9
10 11 12 4:00 pm CC Election Reception / Meeting Mobility Committee Meeting 9:00 am
13 11:00 EDPB 5:30 Airport Advisory Board
14 HOT Committee 1pm
15 16
17 18 PUB 9am
ZBA 5:30pm
19 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session
20 2:30pm Agenda Committee 5:00pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session
21 6:00pm Committee on Persons with Disabilities HABSCO 4pm
22 23
24 25 Memorial Day Holiday
26 10am Council Airport Committee No Council Meeting
27 12:00 TIF Board (TIRZ) 2:30pm Agenda Committee
28 5:30PM Board of Ethics
29 30
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June 2020 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 11:30 am Council Luncheon COE 1:30 Traffic Safety Commission 5:30 pm
2 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session
3 2:30pm Agenda Committee 5:00pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session
4 8:30 DEDC 4:00 Public Art Committee
5 6
7 8 PUB 9am
9 2:00 pm 2nd Tuesday Session Mobility Committee Meeting 9:00 am
10 11:00 EDPB 2:30pm Agenda Committee 5:30 Airport Advisory Board
11 12 13
14 15 16 2:00 pm CC Work Session 6:30 pm CC Regular Session
17 5:00pm P&Z Work Session 6:30pm P&Z Regular Session
18 HOT & S 9:00 6:00pm Committee on Persons with Disabilities HABSCO 4pm
19 20
21 22 PUB 9am
23 10am Council Airport Committee 2:00 pm 4th Tuesday Session
24 25 HOT & S 9:00 5:30PM Board of Ethics
26 27
28 29 ZBA 5:30pm
30 No Council Meeting
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City Council
City of Denton
Meeting Agenda
City Hall
215 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76201
www.cityofdenton.com
Work Session Room2:00 PMTuesday, April 28, 2020
WORK SESSION BEGINS AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE WORK SESSION ROOM
CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE WORK SESSION
Note: Mayor Chris Watts, Mayor Pro Tem Gerard Hudspeth, and Council Members Keely Briggs, Jesse
Davis, John Ryan, Deb Armintor and Paul Meltzer will be participating in the work session and special called
meeting via video/teleconference.
REGISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
Due to COVID-19 precautions, members of the public will not be able to attend the April 28 City Council
meeting in-person. To accommodate and receive input on agenda items, citizens will be able to participate
in one of the following ways (NOTE: Other than public hearings, citizens are only able to comment one
time per agenda item; citizens cannot use both methods to comment on a single agenda item. Public
comments are not held for work session reports.):
• Virtual White Card – On April 24, the agenda was posted online at
www.cityofdenton.com/publicmeetings. Once the agenda is posted, a link to the Virtual White Card, an
online form, will be made available under the main heading on the webpage. Within this form, citizens may
indicate support or opposition and submit a brief comment about a specific agenda item. Comments may
be submitted up until the start of the meeting, at which time, the Virtual White Card form will be closed.
Similar to when a citizen submits a white card to indicate their position on the item, these comment forms
will be sent directly to City Council members and recorded by the City Secretary.
City Council Members review comments received in advance of the meeting and take that public input into
consideration prior to voting on an agenda item. The Mayor will announce the number of Comment Cards
submitted in support or opposition to an item during the public comment period. Comments will not be
read during the meeting. The City Secretary will reflect the number of comments submitted in
favor/opposition to an item, the registrant’s name, address, and (summary of) comments within the Minutes
of the Meeting, as applicable.
OR
• By phone – Citizens wishing to speak over the phone during this Council meeting, may call (940)
349-7800 up to 30 minutes prior to the meeting start time. Comments by phone will be accepted until the
item is opened for discussion by the Council. When the call is initially received, a staff member will receive
the caller’s information and either: 1) offer to call the citizen back when it is time for them to speak, or 2)
record the caller’s information, support or opposition, and comment. If the caller chooses to record their
support or opposition, rather than speaking during the meeting, the Mayor will announce the number of
comments submitted in support or opposition to the item. If the caller wishes to receive a call back, the
voice of each caller will be broadcast into the meeting during the public commenting time of their desired
agenda item. Individuals will be able to comment once per agenda item, no matter the method.
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• At regular meetings only, citizens can speak on any topic that is not on the agenda (Open Microphone).
Alert the call taker if you wish to speak under the Open Microphone category. If you would like to give a
public report, see the information below.
After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene in a
Work Session on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall, 215
E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered:
WORK SESSION
1. Work Session Reports
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding an update to the
City of Denton’s COVID-19 response.
ID 20-773A.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction for creating a policy for
requests to create Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs) within the City and the
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ).
ID 20-772B.
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction on pending City Council
requests for information.
ID 20-177C.
Following the completion of the Work Session, the City Council will convene in a Special Called Meeting to
consider the following items:
NOTE: The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting on any item on its Open Meeting
agenda consistent with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, as amended, or as otherwise allowed by
law.
1. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal
corporation, superseding and replacing the Order of Council of the City Of Denton issued
April 6, 2020 approved by Ordinance 20-812; confirming and authorizing the expenditure
of funds; providing a repealer clause; and providing an effective date.
ID 20-873A.
C E R T I F I C A T E
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall of the City of
Denton, Texas, on the ________ day of ___________________, 2020 at ___________________
__________________________________________CITY SECRETARY
NOTE: THE CITY OF DENTON'S DESIGNATED PUBLIC MEETING FACILITIES ARE
ACCESSIBLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THE CITY
WILL PROVIDE ACCOMMODATION, SUCH AS SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS FOR THE
HEARING IMPAIRED, IF REQUESTED AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE
SCHEDULED MEETING. PLEASE CALL THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 940-349-8309 OR
USE TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES FOR THE DEAF (TDD) BY CALLING 1-800-RELAY-TX
SO THAT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION CAN BE ARRANGED.
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Meeting Date
21-AprCOVID-19 Update20-771
Budget Reduction Strategy20-830
B&C Meeting Schedules20-831
E. Hickory Street PD Headquarters Façade20-876
Review of Council 20-176
28-AprCOVID-19 Update20-773
Denton MUDDs20-772
Review of Council20-177
4-May Lunch 19-2914
5-MayCOVID-19 Update20-863
Internal Audit/Capital Proj. Admin. - Planning & Design20-729
Internal Audit/Capital Proj. Admin. - Property Acquisition20-730
2019-20 Audit Plan20-731 CIP Update
Green Tree Estates20-832
Review of Council Requests20-458
12-May
Review of Council Requests20-459
19-MayCOVID-19 Update20-864 DTV Public Meetings
FYs 19-20 and 20-21 Budget Updates20-806
Denton Development Code Amendments
Ethics Ordinance Changes20-851
HTC Application20-865
Review of Council Requests 20-460
26-May 19-2914
June 1 Lunch@ 11:30 a.m.
2-Jun
Credit/Collectons Performance and Processes20-315
SB. 2 Budget Implications20-582
2020 Mobility Plan Update7
20-245EV Charger Upgrade20-732
Review of Council Requests20-671
9-Jun
Review of Council Requests20-672
16-Jun
Urban Forest Master Plan and Sustainable Denton Plan20-426
Drop-off Recycling Center20-768
Review of Council Requests20-673
23-Jun
Review of Council Requests 20-674
30-Jun 19-2914
Accessory Dwelling Units, and ScreeningDCA19-0011 Delegated Authority
Doorbell Monitoring Technology19-2959 Stormwater Master Plan
Construction Code Review (TBD)
NOTE: No Meetings July 6, 7, and 14
Group Home Code Amendment Public Art
Purchasing Manual Update
Right of Way Ordinance Follow-up
Review of Council Requests July 2120-847
Municipal Broadband20-556
Denton Development Code Amendments (Cont'd)
Urban Forest Master Plan20-426
Sustainability Plan20-521 Plugged Gas Wells
Review of Council Requests July 2820-848
Library Master Plan20-526
TIF Grants for Accessibility
Work Session Requests Determined by Council
- Date TBD
Community Public Art and Community Tree Grants
Ethics Ordinance Revision
Small Cell Lawsuit Participation Tree Ordinance Review
Veteran Source of Income Housing Discrimination Ordinance
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CANCELLED
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS MATRIXAs of April 17, 2020
Currently Slated Work Session Items
50
Street/Intersection From ToClosure
Start Date
Closure
End DateDescription Department
Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Ave. C I-35 Eagle 04/28/20 05/29/20Garage completion and tear
down of crane on private
Public Works
Inspections,
Private
Development
NextDoor (940) 205-9230
I35E northbound service
roadlocated
500 ft west
of Bonnie
Brae
TBD TBDWastewater Improvements
(Temporary Lane Closures)Wastewater (940) 349-8909
Quail Creek Dr.Quail Creek
Dr.
Berry Down
Ln.04/27/20 05/08/20
Concrete Street Panel Repair.
At roundabout Circle. The
process starts with Barricading
the failed sections of concrete
pavement, remove the
pavement, and install new
concrete.
Streets N/A (940) 349-7146
RobsonEast Side of
RR35W TBD TBD
Wastewater Main Install
(Temporary Lane Closure)Wastewater (940) 349-8909
Rockwood Ln. Royal Mistywood TBD TBD bundle Engineering this will be part of bundle Door Hangers
Roselawn Dr. Bonnie BraeKansas City
Southern RRTBD TBD
Drainage and Roadway
Construction
Bonnie Brae Phase 1
(One Lane traffic control)
EngineeringPart of Bonnie Brae Ph. I
Capital Project(940) 349-8910
Royal Ln. Royal Rockwood TBD TBD bundle Engineering this will be part of bundle
Thomas St. Panhandle Oak TBD TBD Streets Construction Capital ProjectsPart of 2019 Street
Bundle(940) 349-7104
Total 6
Street Closure Report
Upcoming Closures
Week of April 20, 2020 - April 26, 2020
Upcoming Closures
51
Street/Intersection From ToClosure
Start Date
Closure
End DateDescription Department
Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
941 Precision Airport Rd W. Oak St. 04/20/20 05/29/20
Concrete Street Repair. The
process starts with Barricading
the failed sections of
pavement, remove the
pavement and subgrade, and
install new concrete pavement.
Streets N/A (940) 349-7146
Bent Creek KappwoodSpring
Creek01/06/20 04/24/20
Concrete Street panel and
Sidewalk repair. The process
starts with barricading the failed
sections of concrete pavement,
remove the pavement and
subgrade, and install new
concrete pavement.
Streets N/A (940) 349-7146
Broken Arrow DunesOld
Orchard03/09/20 03/17/20
Concrete Sidewalk Repair.
The process starts with
Barricading the failed
sections of concrete
sidewalk, remove , and install
new concrete.
StreetsProject on hold due to
COVID-19N/A (940) 349-7146
Brown Dr Roberts StWoodland
St02/10/20 03/17/20
Wastewater collections will be
installing a new wastewater
main line and services
WastewaterProject on hold due to
COVID-19N/A (940) 349-8909
Cherrywood LnWoodland
St
Northwood
Tr02/10/20 03/17/20
Wastewater collections will be
installing a new wastewater
main line and services
WastewaterProject on hold due to
COVID-19N/A (940) 349-8909
Colorado Blvd Brinker Rd
3201
Colorado
Blvd
02/17/20 06/12/20
Private Development: Drainage,
Water, Sanitary Sewer, and
Pavement for Fire Station #8
Public Works
Inspections,
Private
Development
NextDoor, Direct
business contact(940) 205-9230
Dunes StBroken
Arrow
Old
Orchard03/02/20 03/17/20
Concrete Curb and Sidewalk
Repair. The process starts
with Barricading the failed
sections of concrete and,
remove , and install new
concrete.
StreetsProject on hold due to
COVID-19N/A (940) 349-7146
Eagle Elm Locust 03/30/20 05/29/20PEC 4 1&2 Drainage and
Utility ImprovementsEngineering NextDoor, N/A (940) 349-8938
FM 2181
City of
Denton/Cori
nth City
limits
Lillian Miller 11/18/19 TBD Street Widening TxDOT
Watch TXDOT message
boards for local street
closure updates.
(940) 349-8425
Street Closure Report
Week of April 20, 2020 - April 26, 2020
Current Closures
Current Closures
52
Street/Intersection From ToClosure
Start Date
Closure
End DateDescription Department
Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
FM 2499 Pine HillsHickory
Creek Rd03/27/20 05/01/20
Ana Site Construction:
Water and Sewer Bore FM2499
Public Works
Inspections,
Private
Development
NextDoor (940) 205-9230
Foxcroft Emerson Emerson 01/30/20 03/17/20
Wastewater main
replacement.
Projects extents, Emerson
from Emerson Circle to
Foxcroft.
Emerson Circle from Emerson
to End
Foxcroft from Emerson to
Northcrest
Foxcroft from Old North to
Emerson
WastewaterProject on hold due to
COVID-19N/A (940) 349-8909
Foxcroft Cir Emerson Ln Emerson Ln 03/09/20 03/17/20
Water Distribution will be
replacing the water main and
water services.
WaterProject on hold due to
COVID-19N/A (940) 349-7278
Ft. Worth Dr. (US 377) IH 35E Mission St 10/17/19 11/27/20Infrastructure Safety Upgrades
(temporary closures)TxDOT (940) 349-8938
Ft. Worth Dr. (US 377) IH 35E
0.26 mi
south of FM
1830
12/03/18 12/12/20
Street Widening
(Temporary Lane Closures
during non-peak traffic)
TxDOT 10/08/19 (940) 387-1414
Hidden Meadows Trail
Intersection
with Vintage
Blvd
back of
Vintage blvd
right of way
03/16/20 05/01/20
Intermittent closures of this
intersection for construction
activities
EngineeringNextDoor, Email
Notification(940) 349-8938
HobsonCountry
ClubForest Ridge 04/06/20 04/20/20
Paving connection at FM1830
as part of the TxDOT 377
project.
Engineering,
TxDOT
NextDoor, Message
Boards(940) 349-8938
Hollyhill LnLongridge
Dr
Tennyson
Trl03/06/20 03/17/20
Water Distribution will be
replacing the water main and
water services.
WaterProject on hold due to
COVID-19N/A (940) 349-7278
Jim Christal Westen Blvd
Army
Reserve
Center 3250
Jim Christal
Rd
04/24/20 04/27/20Warranty repair -Road repair
around a Sewer Man Hole.
Waste Water,
Private
Development
Direct business contact,
contractor will have
direct contact with
affected parties. April 10
2020
(940) 783-6800
Current Closures
53
Street/Intersection From ToClosure
Start Date
Closure
End DateDescription Department
Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
John Paine Road
Southwest
Pump
Station
John Paine
Road at
John Paine
Road near
IH 35W
01/06/20 07/31/20
Construction is continuing thru
COVID-19. Please respect
workers efforts in the field and
always maintain social
distancing.
4/8/20 John Pain Closure to be
set up this week due to
construction phasing progress.
4/1/20 John Paine closure to set
up on 04/13/2020 thru 4/17/20.
3/25/20 John Paine closure to
set up on 04/13/2020. Notices
will be released the week before
closure. John Paine Road will
be closed as needed. Project
includes installation of water
main along Old John Paine and
Allred Road between the
Southwest Pump Station on
John Paine Road near
Parkplace Dr. on and South
Bonnie Brae St.
Water NextDoor (940) 349-8925
Johnson LaneJohn Paine
Road
Just west of
first
driveway
01/06/20 05/31/20
3/25/20 Construction is
continuing thru COVID-19.
Please respect workers efforts
in the field and always maintain
social distancing.
Road closure is for the
installation of new water main
along Old John Paine Rd. and
Allred Rd. between the
Southwest Pump Station on
John Paine Rd. near Parkplace
Dr. and South Bonnie Brae St.
Water NextDoor (940) 349-8925
Johnson Street; Smith Street Dallas Drive
Daughtery
Street, at S
Locust
Street
04/06/20 07/31/20
Atmos Energy is relocating/
replacing existing gas mains
and services for upcoming
reconstruction of Smith Street;
including gas main crossing
Johnson Street at Smith Street.
Atmos
Direct business contact,
Atmos Energy to
distribute door hangers,
place sign boards, and
notify residents in
person
(940) 268-7285
Kerley StreetDuncan
Street
Shady Oaks
Drive02/05/20 03/17/20 Street Reconstruction Streets
Project on hold
temporarily due to
COVID-19 response
(940) 349-7146
Locust St. Warren Ct.Sycamore
St.03/09/20 05/01/20
Storm drain improvements as
part of Pec-4 Ph 1&2
Project. West side lane
closure.
Engineering Direct business contact (940) 349-8938
Locust St. Highland St Eagle Dr 03/09/20 04/27/20
Sewer main improvements, as
part of Pec-4 Ph 1&2
Project. West side lane closure.
Engineering Direct business contact (940) 349-8938
Current Closures
54
Street/Intersection From ToClosure
Start Date
Closure
End DateDescription Department
Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Locust St. Oak McKinney 04/13/20 05/15/20 Sidewalk Improvements Engineering
3/26/20 - Contractor
Delayed for 2 weeks.
Part of Downtown TIF
Sidewalk & Lighting CIP.
Schedule delayed due to
weather
(940) 349-8910
Loop 288 Colorado
225 west of
Colorado
blvd
03/16/20 05/15/20
This project is to install a drive
approach at the Golden Triangle
Mall as part of the Colorado
Blvd and Loop 288 intersection
improvements.
Engineering,
Floyd Smith
Concrete
Floyd Smith concrete will
resume work on this
project April 6th 2020.
Direct business contact (940) 349-7104
Masch Branch U S 380 Jim Crystal 02/17/20 03/17/20
We will be reconstructing
Masch Branch from 380 to
Jim Crystal.
StreetsProject on hold due to
COVID-19
Direct business
contact, Door hangers(940) 349-7146
Mayhill Rd.
US 380 (E.
University
Dr.)
Edwards Rd. 09/01/17 04/30/20Street Widening (Temporary
Lane Closures)
Engineering,
Traffic, TxDOT,
CIP
Construction is
continuing thru COVID-
19. Please respect
workers efforts in the
field and always
maintain social
distancing.
4/8/20 - Lanes continue
to open. Expect various
lane closures as work
wraps up without benefit
of full lane closures.
4/1/20 - Ultimate Lanes
are being opened as
roadwork is coming to
end.
3/25/20 - Additional
Lane(s) may open as
early as this week.
3/18/20 - Project
Walkthrus are underway
and lanes will continue
to be closed as needed
to facilitate final work.
Door Hangers (940) 349-8925
Mockernut Rd.
Intersection
with Vintage
Blvd.
back of
Vintage
Blvd. right of
way
03/16/20 05/01/20
Intermittent closures of this
intersection for construction
activities.
EngineeringNextDoor, Email
Notification(940) 349-8938
N. Bell Ave Texas College 02/28/20 05/10/20Building out west side of
building
Public Works
Inspections,
Private
Development
NextDoor (940) 205-9230
Current Closures
55
Street/Intersection From ToClosure
Start Date
Closure
End DateDescription Department
Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Pembrooke Chasewood Long Ridge 04/20/20 05/22/20
Curb and Gutter Repair. The
process starts with Barricading
the failed sections of, Curb and
Gutter remove and install
Curbs.
Also Mill and Overlay section of
Street that was impacted with
the curb repair.
Streets N/A (940) 349-7146
Prairie St. Locust St. Elm St. 03/23/20 06/26/20
Storm drain improvements, as
part of Pec-4 Ph 1&2
Project. Street closed to thru
traffic.
Engineering Direct business contact (940) 349-8938
Roberts St Bell AveCherrywood
Ln02/10/20 03/17/20
Wastewater collections will be
installing a new wastewater
main line and services.
WastewaterProject on hold due to
COVID-19N/A (940) 349-8909
S. Elm St. Prairie St. Eagle 03/16/20 05/08/20
Water main improvements
along Elm St. as part of the Pec-
4 Ph 1&2 Project.
Engineering West side lane closure.Direct business contact,
Door hangers(940) 349-8938
S. Locust St. Warren Ct. Highland St. 12/16/19 05/01/20Drainage Improvements as part
of the Pec-4 Ph 1&2 Project.Engineering West side lane closure
Direct business contact,
Door hangers(940) 349-8938
Scripture StreetThomas
StreetMalone 03/16/20 06/30/20
The 2019 Street Reconstruction
project consists of the
reconstruction of roadways
listed above. This
reconstruction shall include new
curb and gutter, ADA compliant
ramps in sidewalks, asphalt or
concrete roadways as well as
upgraded drainage, water and
wastewater facilities
EngineeringNextDoor, Email
Notification(940) 349-7426
Shagbark Dr
intersection
with Vintage
Blvd
back of
Vintage Blvd
right of way
03/16/20 05/01/20
Intermittent closure of the
intersection for construction
activities.
EngineeringNextDoor, Email
Notification(940) 349-8938
Thomas Street W. Oak Panhandle 03/16/20 06/01/20
The 2019 Street Reconstruction
project consists of the
reconstruction of roadways
listed above. This
reconstruction shall include new
curb and gutter, ADA compliant
ramps in sidewalks, asphalt or
concrete roadways as well as
upgraded drainage, water and
wastewater facilities
Engineering
NextDoor, Email
Notification, Direct
business contact
(940) 349-7426
Current Closures
56
Street/Intersection From ToClosure
Start Date
Closure
End DateDescription Department
Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
US 380 (E. University Dr.)
1200' East of
N. Mayhill
Rd.
1200' West
of E. Mayhill
Rd.
11/01/19 04/30/20 Signal Upgrade and Installation
Engineering,
Traffic, TxDOT,
CIP
Construction is
continuing thru COVID-
19. Please respect
workers efforts in the
field and always
maintain social
distancing.
4/8/20 - Ongoing
4/1/20 - US 380/Mayhill
Signal Installation is
wrapping up
successfully. Next step
requires pavement
marking installations to
set stop bars and
pedestrian crosswalks.
This work will require
various lanes of travel to
be closed. Typically,
there will be 2 lanes
closed in each direction
(eastbound and
westbound) with a
minimum of one-lane
open at all times.
3/25/20 - US 380/Mayhill
Signal Installation is in
progress. Expected to
last 1 - 2 weeks and will
require various lanes of
travel to close.
Additional outreach not
needed(940) 349-8925
Warren Ct.Wainwright
St.Locust St. 12/16/19 06/05/20
Drainage Improvements as part
of Pec-4 Ph 1&2 ProjectEngineering Closed to thru traffic
Direct business contact,
door hangers(940) 349-8938
West Windsor DriveMesquite
Street
North Elm
Street03/30/20 05/16/20
Closure of lanes of Windsor
Drive to facilitate paving
operations related to the
Magnolia Phase II drainage
improvement project.
Westbound and center lanes
will be closed and re-paved and
then swapped to a closure of
the Eastbound and center lanes
once the Westbound lanes are
complete.
Engineering Email Notification (940) 349-8425
Woodland St Brown DrCherrywood
Ln02/10/20 03/17/20
Wastewater collections will be
installing a new wastewater
main line and services
WastewaterProject on hold due to
COVID-19N/A (940) 349-8909
Total 42
Current Closures
57
Street/Intersection From ToClosure
Start Date
Closure
End DateDescription Department
Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
3309 Forest Ridge Rolling Hills El Paseo 03/02/20 03/27/20
Concrete Street Panel Repair.
The process starts with
Barricading the failed sections
of concrete pavement, remove
the pavement, and install new
concrete.
StreetsChanged per email from
Rogelio San MiguelN/A (940) 349-7146
Bell Ave. Texas College 02/10/20 04/27/20Building out East side of
building
Public Works
Inspections,
Private
Development
Rescheduling street
closure for later dateNextDoor (940) 205-9230
Elm St. Oak Parkway 09/23/19 04/18/20 Sidewalk Improvements Engineering
3/26/20 - Contractor
delayed for 2 weeks.
Part of Downtown TIF
Sidewalk & Lighting CIP -
Temporary lane and
shoulder closures due to
sidewalk reconstruction.
Schedule delayed due to
significant weather
impacts and traffic signal
relocations at McKinney.
(940) 349-8425
Haven Way Brookside Park Place 02/24/20 03/27/20
Concrete Street Panel and
Sidewalk Repair. The process
starts with Barricading the failed
sections of concrete pavement,
remove the pavement, and
install new concrete.
Streets N/A (940) 349-7146
Street Closure Report
Week of April 20, 2020 - April 26, 2020
Completed Closures
Completed Closures
58
Street/Intersection From ToClosure
Start Date
Closure
End DateDescription Department
Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Hickory Creek Rd. Teasley Riverpass TBD TBDStreet Widening
(Temporary Lane Closures)Engineering
From 1/13/20 to 3/8/20,
City's Contractor will be
clearing trees and
vegetation along the
south side of Hickory
Creek Rd., from the
west property line of
McNair Elementary
School to the Riverpass
Dr. intersection. This
will not involve any lane
closures, but
construction zone
signage will be put up to
warn motorists. Atmos
still needs to relocate
their facilities east of the
Montecito intersection
before our Contractor
can fully deploy to the
project.
Phone call to McNair
Elementary Principal(940) 349-7112
Hinkle Dr. Headlee Windsor 07/03/19 03/28/20
Street and Drainage
Improvements Magnolia
Drainage Ph. II
(Street Closure)
Engineering
Significant delays in
placing base pavement
due to weather.
Pavement placed 3/11
and 3/12 on Hinkle. Rain
on the afternoon of 3/12
and continuing through
3/19 has delayed
completion of road
surface. New anticipated
finish date of Hinkle and
opening to through
traffic pushed back 1
week to 3/28/20
(940) 349-8910
Industrial Sycamore Bell 03/09/20 03/27/20
Installing Valley Gutter across
Industrial at the intersection of
Sycamore. The process starts
with barricading then remove
pavement and subgrade, and
install new concrete Valley
Gutter.
Streets N/A (940) 349-7146
Long RdSherman/42
8
Natatorium
Entrance03/09/20 03/28/20
Closed Long Rd. from
Sherman/428 to entrance of
Natatorium to install a water
connection and sewer
connection in Long Rd.
Water, Waste
Water
NextDoor, Direct
business contact(940) 391-6299
Maple St. Elm St. Myrtle St. 02/24/20 03/06/20
Water Line improvements, as
part of Pec-4 Ph 1&2
Project. Alternating lane
closures.
Engineering Direct business contact (940) 349-7112
Completed Closures
59
Street/Intersection From ToClosure
Start Date
Closure
End DateDescription Department
Upcoming
Info/Notes
Public
Meeting
Other
Communication
Department
Contact
Montecito Dr.Hickory
Creek Rd.
Buena Vista
Dr.TBD TBD
Installation of new storm
drainage line. Full street
closure.
Engineering
City PM will contact
McNair Elementary
Principal again on
2/7/20.
(940) 349-7112
Oak St. at Fry St. SignalIntersection
ofFry 11/04/19 04/10/20
Signal Construction (Intermittent
Lane Closures)Traffic (940) 349-7486
Prairie St. Elm St. Pierce St. 11/04/19 04/10/20
Water and Wastewater Main
improvements, as part of Pec-4
Ph 1&2 Project. Prairie St. will
be closed to thru traffic.
Engineering (940) 349-8938
Rushing Springs Dr.Hickory
Creek Rd.
Marble Cove
Ln.TBD TBD
Installation of new storm
drainage line. Intersection
closure. Traffic will be detoured
to Serenity Way.
Engineering N/A (940) 349-7112
S. Bonnie Brae St.Willowwood
St.
Highland
Park Rd.01/28/20 04/11/20
Water transmission main
installation. Street will be
closed to thru traffic.
EngineeringChanged per email from
Robin Davis
Door hangers delivered
to local residents on
1/29/20.
(940) 349-7112
Union Circle Welch Welch 03/09/20 03/20/20
Curb And Gutter Repair.
Repairing Broken Curbs and
Drive Approaches, barricade
and remove and install new
Concrete Curbs.
Streets N/A (940) 349-7146
W Parkway StreetLocust
StreetN Elm Street 03/16/20 04/17/20
This project is a sidewalk
installation project on the south
side of W Parkway from Locust
to Elm. It is part of our 2018
Sidewalk Program that will
improve pedestrian access and
upgrade ADA infrastructure.
The local businesses in this are
will be notified by door hanger
and personal visits by staff to
ensure all necessary concerns
are addressed.
Engineering,
Public Works
Inspections,
Floyd Smith
Concrete
Direct business contact,
Door hangers(940) 349-7104
West Windsor DriveParkside
Drive
Mesquite
Street11/11/19 04/04/20
Windsor opened from Parkside
to Riney Road. Still local traffic
only from Riney to Mesquite.
Streets,
Drainage, Water,
Waste Water
NextDoor, Email
Notification(940) 349-8425
Total 17
Completed Closures
60