Denton City Council Special Called Meeting – October 14, 2025

The Denton City Council convened a Special Called Meeting on October 14, 2025. The meeting began with a Work Session at 3:00 PM in the Council Work Session Room to receive reports and hold discussions on the City's federal legislative efforts and a follow-up review of the Animal Services audit. This was followed by a Closed Meeting to discuss competitive matters related to electric utility rates for large load commercial customers under Texas Government Code Section 551.086. The Council then reconvened in the Council Chambers to consider the Consent Agenda and Items for Individual Consideration. Public Hearings were scheduled to begin at or after 6:30 PM.

Work Session Reports

• Federal Legislative Efforts (ID 25-1857): Staff presented the City's federal legislative strategy for FY 2026, accompanied by a Funding Chart, Housing and Homelessness Update, and an Opportunity Zones overview. Council discussed the items and provided direction to staff.
• Animal Services Audit Follow-Up (ID 25-1537): Staff presented a follow-up review of Audit Project 043, examining the City's Animal Services operations. Council discussed the findings and provided direction.

Closed Meeting

The City Council convened in a Closed Meeting to receive information and deliberate regarding public power utility competitive matters, specifically concerning the energy cost adjustment schedule of rates for large load commercial customers (Texas Government Code Section 551.086). No final action was taken in closed session.

Consent Calendar

The Consent Agenda contained the following items, for which staff or relevant boards and commissions recommended approval en bloc:

• Approval of the September 9, 2025 Special Called Meeting minutes.
• Appointments to the Public Art Committee.
• HOME Investment Partnership Program funds ($46,711.59) for the Denton Affordable Housing Corporation's operating expenses.
• Waiver of roadway impact fees (up to $140,600) for the McAdams Haven apartments located at 900, 914, and 920 Lindsey St and 1518 Bernard St.
• Electric service rate ordinance establishing a schedule of rates and amending the Large Load Energy Cost Adjustment. The Public Utilities Board recommended approval (5-0).
• Solid waste service contracts for Legends Ranch MUD and Denton County MUD No. 16.
• Noise exception for JPI Construction, LLC, allowing concrete pours and associated work from 2:00 AM to 7:00 AM (not to exceed 91 decibels) for a multifamily development at 3309 N Bonnie Brae St.
• Updated fee schedule for the Denton Fire Department.
• Cash sponsorship agreements for eight non-profit organizations (totaling $28,200).
• Cash and in-kind sponsorship agreements for 14 organizations and events (totaling over $202,330 in cash and in-kind value).
• In-kind sponsorship agreements for four organizations (totaling $19,760). All sponsorship items were recommended for approval by the Community Partnership Committee (3-0).
• Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. ($1,189,000) for NCTCOG Transportation Grant design services.
• Rejection of all proposals submitted for Armored Car Services (RFP 8689).
• Resolution allowing The Bearded Monk to sell alcoholic beverages at the Denton Day of the Dead Festival on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
• Professional Services Agreement with Inpowerd LLC ($750,000 over five years) for electric regulatory compliance consulting. The Public Utilities Board recommended approval (5-0).
• Noise exceptions for the Nightmare on Elm Street Basketball Tip-Off (October 22), the 1000 Denton DJs event (November 14), and the Fits and Frights Market (October 18).

Public Hearings (Convened at/after 6:30 PM)

• Voluntary Annexation – Hickory Grove MF 2 (A25-0001a): Public hearing to consider the voluntary annexation of approximately 15.011 acres located north of West University Drive (US 380) and west of Golden Hoof Drive.
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment – US 380 Corridor (CA25-0002a): Public hearing to amend the Future Land Use Map. The proposal reclassifies approximately 33.5 acres from Rural Areas to Light Industrial and approximately 21.8 acres from Low Residential to Community Mixed Use. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval (4-0).
• Rezoning – N Loop 288 (Z25-0012a): Public hearing to rezone approximately 1 acre from Mixed Use Neighborhood (MN) to Suburban Corridor (SC), located south of Loop 288 Service Road. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval (4-0).
• Rezoning – CSM Denton (Z25-0016a): Public hearing to rezone approximately 1 acre from Mixed Use Neighborhood (MN) to Suburban Corridor (SC), located west of E. Sherman Drive. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval (4-0).

Items for Individual Consideration

• Municipal Services Agreement (A25-0001): Council considered an ordinance authorizing a Municipal Services Agreement with Double R Devco, LLC for approximately 15.011 acres north of West University Drive (US 380), which included a schedule for annexation.
• MUD No. 16 Annexation Consent (ID 25-1217): Council considered a resolution consenting to the annexation of certain land into Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 16.
• Development Agreement Amendment (ID 25-1218): Council considered a first amendment to the Amended and Restated Development Agreement with VS Development, LLC and Denton County MUD No. 16. The amendment provided for additional contributions for Jackson Road and modified the Strategic Partnership Agreement.
• Annexation Ordinance – First Reading (A25-0001b): The Council conducted the first of two readings of an ordinance to annex the 15.011-acre Hickory Grove MF 2 property into the City of Denton.

Key Outcomes

Note: This summary is derived solely from the posted meeting agenda, as the minutes and transcript were indicated as unavailable. The items listed reflect the schedule of business recommended by staff and advisory boards. The outcome of votes, decisions on motions, and public testimony given during the meeting are not confirmed from the agenda alone.