City of Denton City Council Meeting – August 4, 2026

This meeting consisted of a work session (2:00 PM), a closed meeting, and a regular session (6:30 PM) on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The work session included staff reports and discussions on data center development policies, the 90th State Legislative Program, the Fiscal Year 2026-27 preliminary Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and the Quakertown Memorial Fund. The closed meeting addressed pending litigation (Cause No. 26-1202-477). The regular meeting featured proclamations, six pre-registered public speakers, a consent agenda with numerous routine items, and one individual consideration item. No transcript or minutes were provided; this summary is based solely on the published agenda.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of minutes from July 14, 2026, Special Called Meeting and July 21, 2026, Regular Meeting.
• Appointment of one member to the Denton County Housing and Homelessness Leadership Team.
• Nominations/appointments to the Airport Advisory Board, Board of Ethics, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Zoning Board of Adjustment.
• Excused absences for board members (Historic Landmark Commission, Public Utilities Board, Planning & Zoning Commission, Parks, Recreation & Beautification Board).
• Adoption of an ordinance authorizing Affordability Incentive Agreements under Section 2.12 of the Denton Development Code.
• Development agreement with Denton Enterprise Owner, LLC for street improvements (Westcourt Road and Springside Drive) with city participation not to exceed $866,067.00.
• Temporary license with North Texas State Fair Association for horse grazing and fencing (5.603 acres).
• Fifth amendment to contract with Halff Associates, Inc. for right-of-way acquisition services (additional $98,600.00; total not to exceed $1,386,570.00).
• Rejection of proposals for school crossing guard program services (RFP 9015).
• Second amendment to contract with Howroyd-Wright Employment Agency/AppleOne (additional $126,000.00; total not to exceed $875,000.00).
• Second amendment to contract with Mustang Apparel/Incentive Brands for workwear (additional $362,500.00; total not to exceed $1,812,500.00).
• Contract with McKim & Creed, Inc. and Prime Controls, L.P. for SCADA maintenance (five-year not-to-exceed $400,000.00).
• Ratification of emergency purchase for turbo repair at Denton Energy Center ($354,615.84).
• Noise exceptions for four events: Dog Days of Denton (Sept. 12, 2026), DHS Bronco Band March-a-thon (Sept. 19, 2026), Ganesh Immersion (Sept. 19, 2026, evening), and Sabor y Motor Fest (Oct. 4, 2026).
• Adoption of ordinance authorizing water rights application protests.

Public Comments & Testimony

Six pre-registered speakers were listed to address the Council during the regular meeting:

• Pat Smith regarding an update on Serve Denton.
• Tracy Duckworth regarding homelessness.
• Anna Taus regarding mass surveillance and ALPR contracts with the city/police.
• Miles Bedlan regarding tax incentives for Krateo Sky.
• Willie Hudspeth regarding the selection for City Manager.
• Larry Lawrence regarding keeping Ms. Ogden permanent as City Manager.

Discussion Items

• Work Session – Data Center Developments (ID 26-1084): Staff presented a report on data center development policies, including a proposed temporary moratorium. Estimated discussion time: 45 minutes.
• Work Session – 90th State Legislative Program (ID 26-0969): Staff presented the draft legislative program for the 90th Texas Legislature. Estimated discussion time: 60 minutes.
• Work Session – FY 2026-27 Preliminary Capital Improvement Program (ID 26-1196): Staff presented the preliminary CIP for the upcoming fiscal year. Estimated discussion time: 60 minutes.
• Work Session – Quakertown Memorial Fund (ID 26-0628): Council considered pending requests regarding the Quakertown Memorial Fund. Estimated discussion time: 30 minutes.
• Regular Meeting – Individual Consideration (ID 26-1153): Consideration of an ordinance to support the development of a strategic plan by the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute for a Denton County Mental Health & Jail Diversion Center Pilot, with expenditure of General Funds not to exceed $10,000.00.

Key Outcomes

Because no transcript or minutes were provided, actual votes, decisions, and directions given during the work session, closed meeting, or regular meeting cannot be reported. The agenda indicates that the consent agenda was recommended for approval in a single motion, and the individual consideration item was scheduled for a vote. Any formal actions taken would be recorded in official minutes, which are not available for this summary.