The Friday Staff Report to City Council provides weekly updates between staff and Council. The City’s Solid Waste & Recycling Department received the highest compliance rating from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the fourth year in a row. The City also shared a regional transportation project report and announced temporary closures of local dog parks for maintenance. Denton Municipal Electric dispatched staff to assist with hurricane recovery in Georgia, and several informational videos were released by the City’s DTV team. Additionally, staff addressed Council inquiries regarding voting history updates, the expected lifting of water restrictions, and tax credit determinations for affordable apartments.
General Information
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Compliance Rating – The City’s Solid Waste & Recycling Department has received the highest compliance rating from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for four consecutive years. These ratings are calculated annually for organizations under Title 30, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 60.
Monthly Mobility Report – Innovative Transportation Solutions (ITS) provided a report summarizing major regional Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) projects. The full report is available for review.
Dog Park Temporary Closures – Lake Forest Park’s Wiggly Field and North Lakes Parks’ Fetch Park will undergo intermittent closures for maintenance from Sept. 30 to Oct. 27, with full reopening on Oct. 28. Closure updates will be posted on City social media.
Mutual Aid for Hurricane Helene Response – On Sept. 25, Denton Municipal Electric (DME) dispatched 14 staff to assist with power restoration efforts in Georgia, initially in Ft. Valley, but later reassigned to Adel. The duration of the effort remains undetermined.
DTV Videos for September – The DTV team released several videos to inform the community, including:
- TWU Pioneers Take to the Skies: Texas Woman’s University launched its first aviation program in Denton.
- Denton’s 31 Days of Halloween: Promotional video for the city’s October activities.
- Fire Department: Field Readiness Fitness Test: Highlighting the Fire Department’s fitness preparedness tests.
These videos are available on DTV, social media, and the City’s YouTube channel.
Council Member Requests
Council Voting History – On Sept. 20, an inquiry was made regarding accessing the Council Voting History online. The website currently shows voting history up to April 2023. Updates to reflect the history from May 2023 to present are expected in November 2024, as directed by the Council.
Water Restrictions – On Sept. 22, it was shared that watering restrictions are expected to be lifted by mid-October following the completion of the filter replacement project at the Lake Lewisville Water Treatment Plant.
Tax Credit for Affordable Apartments – On Sept. 23, an inquiry about tax credits for affordable apartments was addressed. The rent is determined by the Area Median Income (AMI) formula, which varies annually based on geographic location, household size, and number of bedrooms. In Denton, the AMI for a household of four is $110,300 for 2024, and rents will vary according to Land Use Restriction Agreements (LURA) for properties supported by Housing Tax Credits, overseen by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA).
Upcoming Community Events
Now located at Events.
Upcoming Street Closures
| Street/Intersection | From | To | Closure Start Date | Closure End Date | Description | Closure Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnie Brae St | S Willowwood St | Walt Parker Dr | 10/07/24 | 10/11/24 | Sanitary Sewer service line installations crossing under Bonnie Brae | Full Closure |
