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Meeting Name: Commissioners Court Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/29/2025 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Third Floor Courtroom
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12. A.Order Making AppointmentsAgenda ItemApproval of Order Making Appointments, and any appropriate action. (Appointments have been posted and advertised. Interviews were conducted as set forth in the Denton County policies adopted by the Commissioners Court, except as otherwise stated in the appointment orders. These appointments are within the budgetary constraints.) Human Resources   Not available Not available
12. B.PayrollAgenda ItemApproval of payroll.   Not available Not available
13. A.Dana Twilley's ResolutionAgenda ItemApproval of a resolution recognizing Dana Twilley’s retirement, and any appropriate action. Human Resources   Not available Not available
13. B.97th Annual North Texas Fair and RodeoAgenda ItemPresentation on the 97th Annual North Texas Fair and Rodeo / August 15, 2025 - August 24, 2025. County Administration   Not available Not available
14. A.PUBLIC HEARING for the approval of the Special Use Permit for Four Horse (LRR-0425-0007) located in the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning DistrictAgenda ItemAPPROVAL of the Special Use Permit for Four Horse Addition, located in the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning District. (LRR-0425-0007). The property, R745133, is located in Commissioner Precinct 1.   Not available Not available
14. B.PUBLIC HEARING for the approval of the Special Use Permit for a covered ridging arena with stables for private use (LRR-0625-0008) located in the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning DistrictAgenda ItemAPPROVAL of the Special Use Permit for a Covered Riding Arena with Stables for private use in the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning District. (LRR-0625-0008). The property, R1015403, is located in Commissioner Precinct 1.   Not available Not available
14. C.PUBIC HEARING for the approval of a Variance Request (LRR-0625-0009) to exceed the maximum height requirement located in the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning DistrictAgenda ItemAPPROVAL of the Variance Request to exceed the maximum height requirement located in the Lake Ray Roberts Planning and Zoning District. (LRR-0625-0009). The property, R1015403, is located in Commissioner Precinct 1.   Not available Not available
15. A.Bill ReportAgenda ItemApproval of Bill Report. (Payments from CSCD, Community Corrections, TAIP, Sheriff’s Training, Sheriff’s Forfeiture, VIT Interest, and DA Forfeiture Funds are presented for recording purposes only.)   Not available Not available
15. B.Monthly Financial Reports Through May 2025Agenda ItemAcceptance and approval of the Monthly Financial Reports through May 2025, and any appropriate action. County Auditor   Not available Not available
16. A.Cohesity M365 on AWS, Cooperative ContractAgenda ItemApproval of purchase of Cohesity M365 on AWS Subscription from Presidio Networked Solutions Group, LLC, through the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract #DIR-CPO-5532 in the amount of $70,928.50; and any appropriate action.   Not available Not available
16. B.Pierce Custom Velocity Aerial 107’ and Velocity Pumper, Cooperative ContractAgenda ItemApproval of purchase of a Pierce Velocity Aerial 107’ ladder truck and a Pierce Velocity 2nd Generation Pumper, from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, LLC, through BuyBoard Cooperative Contract #746-24, in the amount of $3,180,492.38; and any appropriate action.   Not available Not available
16. C.RFP #25-2864, Guardianship Program, AwardAgenda ItemApproval of award of RFP #25-2864, Guardianship Program, to Harper Advocacy, INC; and any appropriate action. (CONFIDENTIAL UNTIL AFTER AWARD, 262.030 LGC)   Not available Not available
17. A.Budget equipment/software/servicesAgenda ItemReport for miscellaneous equipment and software/services (presented for recording purposes only), and any appropriate action.   Not available Not available
17. B.BA #2025-16 July 29,2025Agenda ItemApproval of Budget Amendment Request #2025-16 for the County Jail to transfer $22,000 from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Contingency to Out of County Prisoner Expense, and $306,120 from Sheriff’s Communications Salary, Assistants to County Jail Overtime-Cash Option outside of the Budget Amendment and Human Resources Policy (as recommended by the Budget Office) for a total transfer of $328,120. Funds are needed due to a shortage of Detention Officers and to cover the costs of inmates housed at the Cooke County Jail, and any appropriate action.   Not available Not available
17. C.BA 2025-17 and 2025-19Agenda ItemApproval of Budget Amendment Request #2025-17 and #2025-19 to increase revenues by $9,500,000 for an unanticipated $9,500,000 collected in taxes to be transferred to Permanent Improvement Unappropriated Contingency for additional revenues to be allocated for capital project expenditures in an effort to reduce the amount of long-term debt that needs to be issued, and any appropriate action.   Not available Not available
17. D.BA 2025_21 July 29, 2025Agenda ItemApproval of Budget Amendment Request #2025-21 for the Fire Marshal’s Office to transfer $3,177,491 from Permanent Improvement Fund Unappropriated Contingency to Denton County Fire Rescue Capital Equipment to purchase a ladder truck and fire engine for the Denton County Fire/EMS Master Plan implementation, and any appropriate action.   Not available Not available
18. A.Receive and File the Personnel AgendaAgenda ItemReport from Human Resources regarding hiring actions of elected officials, presented for recording purposes only.   Not available Not available
18. B.Order Maker Reporting to Elected Officials - Outside of PolicyAgenda ItemApproval of Order Maker reporting to Elected Officials (Not Reporting to Commissioners Court) that is outside of County Policy, and any appropriate action.   Not available Not available
18. C.One-Month Bridge Funding for temp creation Community Diversion Coordinator - CCC4Agenda ItemApproval of the creation of a temporary Community Diversion Coordinator position for County Criminal Court #4, and any appropriate action.   Not available Not available
18. D.Approval of Temporary Grant PositionAgenda ItemApproval of the creation of a temporary position in the Public Health Department, and any appropriate action.   Not available Not available
18. E.Approval of a Downgrade and Creation of a PositionAgenda ItemApproval of the request from the Public Health Department to downgrade of a Nutritionist II position, pay grade 13 to a Nutritionist I position, pay grade 12 and the deletion of an Administrative Specialist II, pay grade 6 and the creation of an Assistant WIC Clinical Professional pay grade 6, and any appropriate action.   Not available Not available
18. F.Drug & Alcohol PolicyAgenda ItemApproval of revision to HR Policy 2.14 - Drug and Alcohol, and any appropriate action.   Not available Not available
110. A.Approval of the January Lane Business Park Final PlatAgenda ItemApproval of the January Lane Business Park Final Plat (Lot 1, Block A - 9.278 Acres) located in Commissioner Precinct 4, and any appropriate action.   Not available Not available
110. B.Approval of the request to subdivide (1) lot from Parcel R191361 (VAR-0625-0003)Agenda ItemApproval of the request to subdivide (1) lot from parcel R191361 on January Lane, an existing private road, located in Commissioner Precinct 4, and any appropriate action.   Not available Not available
110. C.Approval of the Variance Request (VAR-0625-0003) to not bring January Lane up to County standardsAgenda ItemApproval of the Variance Request (VAR-0625-0003) to not bring January Lane, an existing private road, up to County standard in order to subdivide (1) lot from parcel R191361, located in Commissioner Precinct 4, and any appropriate action.   Not available Not available
112. A.Food Services Contract renewal between Denton County, Texas, and Trinity Food Services Group, Inc.Agenda ItemApproval of the Food Services Contract renewal between Denton County, Texas, and Trinity Food Services Group, Inc., as the Food Service Management Contractor for the Denton County Jail and the Denton County Juvenile Detention Center, and any appropriate action.   Not available Not available
112. B.Approval to extend the agreement between Smart Communications and Denton County for a renewal term of one yearAgenda ItemApproval to extend the agreement between Smart Communications and Denton County for a renewal term of one year, and any appropriate action.   Not available Not available
112. C.2025-2026 Interlocal Agreements for Shared Governance Communications and Dispatch Services SystemAgenda ItemApproval of the 2025-2026 Interlocal Agreements for Shared Governance Communications and Dispatch Services System between Denton County, Texas and Aubrey Fire and Police Departments; City of Krum Fire and Police Departments, and the Lake Dallas Police Department, and any appropriate action.   Not available Not available
112. D.2025-2026 Interlocal Agreements for the use of the Denton County Radio Communications SystemAgenda ItemApproval of the 2025-2026 Interlocal Agreements between Denton County and Aubrey Fire and Police Departments; Lake Dallas Police Department; the Town of Little Elm Fire and Police Departments, and the City of Krum Fire and Police Departments for the use of the Denton County Radio Communications System, and any appropriate action.   Not available Not available
112. E.Interlocal Agreement between the City of Denton, Texas and Denton County, TexasAgenda ItemApproval of the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Denton, Texas and Denton County, Texas for the services of holding and dispositioning of animals, and any appropriate action.   Not available Not available
113. A.Northlake Fresh Water Supply District No. 1 - Req for Public Hearing/Public Hearing 8-12-2025Agenda ItemApproval to (1) accept the petition from landowner requesting creation of Northlake Fresh Water Supply District NO. 1 of Denton County; (2) approval of a resolution declaring petition administratively complete and (3) in accordance with Texas Water Code Sections 53.016 and 53.017, notice is hereby given that a PUBLIC HEARING shall be held by the Denton County Commissioners Court at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in the Commissioners Courtroom, located at the Denton County Administrative Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Drive, Suite 3100, Denton, Texas 76208, for the purpose of consideration of the Petition for Creation, Organization and Establishment of Northlake Fresh Water Supply District NO. 1 of Denton County. The proposed District’s boundaries will contain an area of 155.783 acres of land, more or less, situated wholly within Denton County, Texas, and in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the Town of Northlake, Texas. County Judge   Not available Not available
113. B.County Election Precinct Presiding and Alternate Judges, Central Counting Station Judge and Alternate JudgeAgenda ItemApproval of the appointment of county election Precinct Presiding and Alternate Judges and the Central Counting Station Election Judge and Alternate Judge, for a term beginning August 1, 2025 and ending September 30, 2027, and any appropriate action. Elections Administration   Not available Not available
113. C.Boundary changes Pct 4196Agenda ItemApproval of a correction to the boundary changes adopted on April 8, 2025, for County Election Precinct 4196, to ensure compliance with Texas Election Code Section 42.005(a)(4). and any appropriate action. Elections Administration   Not available Not available
113. D.CSCD proposed budgets FY2026-2027Agenda ItemAcceptance of the Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) proposed initial state budgets for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, as required by Local Government Code, §140.004(c); For Recording Purposes Only. Community Supervision and Corrections Department.   Not available Not available
113. E."Draft" Denco 911 District Financial Plan 2026Agenda ItemApproval of a resolution approving the "draft" DENCO Area 9-1-1 District Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Plan, pursuant to the Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 772, as amended; and providing an effective date, and any appropriate action. County Judge   Not available Not available
113. F.Board Appointment - DENCO Area 9-1-1 Board of ManagersAgenda ItemApproval to reappoint Bill Lawrence to the DENCO Area 9-1-1 Board of Managers, and any appropriate action. Commissioners Court   Not available Not available
114. A.Approval to Set Public Hearing - Liberty Road Stop SignsAgenda ItemDiscussion and approval of an order setting a date and time to conduct a Public Hearing to consider the placement of two stop signs on Liberty Road, one north bound at McNatt and one south bound at Dr Sanders, to be held on August 12, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., before the Denton County Commissioners Court. Commissioner Precinct #1.   Not available Not available
114. B.Tax Collection - City of Oak Point, et alAgenda ItemApproval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreements for property tax assessment and collection between Denton County, Texas and each of the following entities: 1) City of Oak Point, 2) Oak Point Water Control and Improvement District No. 4, 3) Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 4-A, 4) Elm Ridge Water Control and Improvement District, 5) Town of Double Oak, as recommended by the Denton County Tax Assessor-Collector, and any appropriate action.   Not available Not available
114. C.Tax Collection - Oak Point PID No. 2, et alAgenda ItemApproval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreements between Denton County, Texas, and the City of Oak Point for collection of special assessments levied by the following entities: 1) Oak Point PID No. 2, 2) Oak Point 720 PID, 3) Prairie Oaks PID No. 1 Phase 1, 4) Prairie Oaks PID No. 1 Phase 2, 5) Prairie Oaks PID No. 1 MIA, 6) Shahan Prairie Road PID No. 1, 7) Shahan Prairie Road PID No. 1 O&M, 8) Wildridge PID MIA, 9) Wildridge PID No. 1 O&M, 10) Wildridge PID IA No. 1, 11) Wildridge PID IA No. 2, 12) Wildridge PID IA No. 3, 13) Wildridge PID IA No. 4, as recommended by the Denton County Tax Assessor-Collector, and any appropriate action.   Not available Not available
114. D.3794 Ganzer Road - Boat and RV Storage LeaseAgenda ItemApproval of: (1) Short-Term Sale-Leaseback Lease Agreement, between Denton County, Texas, as Landlord, and Stonebriar Storage LLC - Series 2 - Series of Stonebriar Storage LLC, as Tenant, for the lease of the North Texas Boat & RV Storage, located at 3794 Ganzer Road West, Denton, Texas 76207 (“the Premises”), which shall commence on the date that Denton County, Texas, acquires legal title to the Premises (“Commencement Date”) and expire at 11:59 p.m. Central Time on November 3, 2025 (the “Expiration Date”), unless sooner terminated or extended as provided herein, whereby Tenant shall pay to Landlord, rent for the Premises in the amount of $2,500.00 per month during the Lease Term (“Rent”), the full amount of which shall be equal to $7,500.00 and shall be payable in full on the Commencement Date; and (2) grant authorization for the Denton County Judge to execute the lease on behalf of Denton County, Texas, at the real estate closing for the purchase of real property described as approximately 69.06 +/- acres, located at 3794 Ganzer Road West and an additional 70.096 acres, located on   Not available Not available
114. E.3794 Ganzer Road - Grazing LeaseAgenda ItemApproval of: (1) Grazing Lease, between Denton County, Texas, as Landlord, and GDC West Frisco Real Estate, LLC, as Tenant, for real property located at 3794 Ganzer Road West, Denton, Texas 76207 (“the Premises”), which shall commence on the date that Denton County, Texas, acquires legal title to the Premises (“Commencement Date”) and expire at 11:59 p.m. Central Time on September 1, 2026 (the “Expiration Date”), unless sooner terminated or extended as provided herein, whereby Tenant shall pay to Landlord, rent for the Premises in the amount of $1.00 per month during the Lease Term (“Rent”) and shall be due and payable on the first day of each month; and (2) grant authorization for the Denton County Judge to execute the lease on behalf of Denton County, Texas, at the real estate closing for the purchase of real property described as approximately 69.06 +/- acres, located at 3794 Ganzer Road West and an additional 70.096 acres, located on West Milam Road, in Denton County, Texas, and any appropriate action.   Not available Not available
114. F.3794 Ganzer Road - Wedding Venue LeaseAgenda ItemApproval of: (1) Short-Term Sale-Leaseback Lease Agreement, between Denton County, Texas, as Landlord, and GDC West Frisco Real Estate, LLC, as Tenant, for the lease of the Chapel Creek Wedding and Event Venue Chapel located at 3794 Ganzer Road West, Denton, Texas 76207 (“the Premises”), which shall commence on the date that Denton County, Texas, acquires legal title to the Premises (“Commencement Date”) and expire at 11:59 p.m. Central Time on November 3, 2025 (the “Expiration Date”), unless sooner terminated or extended as provided herein, whereby Tenant shall pay to Landlord, rent for the Premises in the amount of $2,500.00 per month during the Lease Term (“Rent”), the full amount of which shall be equal to $7,500.00 and shall be payable in full on the Commencement Date; and (2) grant authorization for the Denton County Judge to execute the lease on behalf of Denton County, Texas, at the real estate closing for the purchase of real property described as approximately 69.06 +/- acres, located at 3794 Ganzer Road West and an additional 70.096 acres, located on West Milam Road, in De   Not available Not available
114. G.Tax Collection - City of Krugerville, et alAgenda ItemApproval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreements for property tax assessment and collection between Denton County, Texas and each of the following entities: 1) City of Krugerville, 2) Town of Copper Canyon, 3) City of Roanoke, 4) Pilot Point Independent School District, as recommended by the Denton County Tax Assessor-Collector, and any appropriate action.   Not available Not available
114. H.Approval of the Lease Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and Siti and Jido Park Foundation, Inc. dba Life Works Community, a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, for office space at 1804 and 1808 (Suite 140) Cornell Lane, Denton, TX.Agenda ItemApproval of the Lease Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and Siti and Jido Park Foundation, Inc. dba Life Works Community, a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, for office space at 1804 and 1808 (Suite 140) Cornell Lane, Denton, TX., and any appropriate action.   Not available Not available
114. I.Professional Surveying Services - TNP, Inc. - Addendum No. 1Agenda ItemApproval of Addendum No. 1 to Master Agreement for Professional Surveying Services between Denton County (Owner) and Teague, Nall and Perkins, Inc. (Engineer), RFPQ 23-2744, for land title, topographic and tree surveying services for the Denton County Civil Courts Building property in the amount of $57,500.00, with funding to come from Permanent Improvement Fund, Civil Courts Building, Auditor Line Item No. 80.7685.90.10, as recommended by the Denton County Purchasing Director, and any appropriate action   Not available Not available
115. A.Executive Sessions - Real PropertyAgenda ItemTexas Government Code §551.072 - Deliberation Regarding Real Property. Closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.   Not available Not available
115. B.Ex Session - County Advisory Body - DENCO Area 9-1-1Agenda ItemTexas Government Code §551.0745(a)(1) - Personnel Matters Affecting County Advisory Body; Closed Meeting to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a member of an advisory body, to-wit: the DENCO Area 9-1-1 Board of Managers, and any appropriate action.   Not available Not available