Below are the formal motions, ordinances and resolutions the Denton City Council voted on during the Feb. 18 meeting, with the motion description, any identifiers shown in the agenda, the outcome and the vote tally recorded in the transcript. Where the transcript showed a mover and/or second, that is listed; where the record did not capture individual council votes by name the official tally is provided.

1) Consent agenda motions (multiple items)
- Several consent items were approved as a block with pulled items noted. Motion to pass the consent agenda except for items K, L, M and N (pulled) carried. Vote: recorded on-screen (consent passed; individual consent votes follow below for pulled items).

2) Item K — Abandonment / quick claim of public utility easement (Renegade development)
- Agenda ID: 25126. Summary: Ordinance to abandon and quitclaim an existing public-utility easement to allow a new sewer line and easement conveyance for the Renegade development. Staff recommended abandoning at no cost to owner provided new sewer and easement are constructed and conveyed at owner's expense. Motion: move approval. Outcome: Approved. Vote tally reported in the transcript: 6-1.

3) Item L — Abandonment / relinquishment of portion of drainage easement (Jay Fisher survey area)
- Agenda ID: 242553. Summary: Ordinance to abandon a portion of an existing drainage easement previously conveyed to the city; staff recommended abandonment at no cost because the city has no public drainage improvements in the area and had previously invested in drainage improvements that rendered part unnecessary. Motion: move approval. Outcome: Approved (tally reported in transcript as part of consent flow; council discussion recorded and motion carried); tallies reported on screen during meeting.

4) Item M & N — Interlocal agreements for landfill delivery (Little Elm and Wise County)
- Agenda IDs: 25253 (Little Elm) and 25254 (Wise County). Summary: Two interlocal "put-or-pay" waste-hauler agreements guaranteeing delivery of tonnage to the Denton landfill at fixed prices (Little Elm ~1,900 tons; Wise County ~4,000 tons) with contracted price of $38 per ton; staff said the wholesale net position produced modest net benefit to residents. Motion: staff recommended approving both interlocal agreements. Outcome: Both adopted. Vote tallies recorded in transcript: 6-1 for the Little Elm/Wise County item(s).

5) AMPC 240001C — Cole Ranch Master Plan Community major amendment
- Agenda ID: AMPC 240001C. Summary: Public hearing and ordinance to amend a portion of the Cole Ranch MPC development plan map, shifting land from light-industrial and Residential-7 to mixed-use neighborhood, mixed-use regional, Residential-4 and Residential-6; staff and P&Z recommended approval. Outcome: Ordinance adopted. Vote: 7-0.

6) Strategic Partnership Agreement — Denton County MUD No. 16 (Meadows MUD)
- Agenda ID: 25171. Summary: Second public hearing and vote to approve a strategic partnership agreement with Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 16 allowing limited-purpose annexation for hotel-occupancy-tax collection and future full-purpose annexation per the development agreement. Motion: approve. Outcome: Approved. Vote: 7-0.

7) Resolution of No Objection — NPR Lone Star (Roselawn Village) 4% housing tax credit application
- Agenda ID: 25103. Summary: Council considered a resolution stating no objection to an NPR Lone Star 4% (noncompetitive) housing tax-credit application for a 297-unit family project (Roselawn Village) with partner Denton Housing Authority; staff recommended approval. Outcome: Resolution adopted. Vote: 5-2 (two council members recorded as dissenting).

8) Resolution of Support — Palladium (Fallmeadow) 9% housing tax credit application (competitive)
- Agenda ID: item titled "Denton supporting Palladium, Fall Meadow, Denton LTD's 9% application." Summary: Council considered a resolution of support for an 81-unit competitive 9% project (Palladium Denton West); staff recommended approval. Outcome: Resolution adopted. Vote: 5-2.

9) Resolution of Support — McAdams Haven (9% housing tax-credit application; permanent supportive housing)
- Agenda ID: 25107. Summary: Council considered a resolution supporting Denton Affordable Housing Corporation's application for 84 units of permanent supportive housing (PSH) for chronically homeless individuals; staff recommended approval. Outcome: Resolution adopted. Vote: 4-3.

10) Pecan Creek Phases 3 & 4 drainage easement acquisition / eminent domain authorization
- Agenda ID: 2501a. Summary: Ordinance finding public use/necessity and authorizing negotiation and, if necessary, eminent-domain for various permanent drainage easements and temporary construction easements for Pecan Creek Drainage PH 3 & 4 (49 parcels affected). Motion: adopt ordinance and authorize city attorney to pursue eminent domain if agreements not reached. Outcome: Adopted. Vote: 7-0.

11) WIFIA loan application authorization (Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act)
- Agenda ID: 242138. Summary: Ordinance approving submission of a WIFIA loan application for up to $770,970,583.07 to finance water/wastewater capital projects in a multi-phase approach and authorize application-related actions (including a nonrefundable application fee and associated steps). Motion: Approve application and associated authorizations. Outcome: Approved. Vote: 7-0.

12) Airport rates and fees changes (Denton Enterprise Airport)
- Agenda ID: 25164. Summary: Ordinance approving airport rates and fees changes that include a new access fee, a permit fee for airport businesses, a wait-list fee, fuel flowage increases and a roughly 25% increase in city-owned hangar rents to reduce a projected airport fund deficit. Motion: Adopt ordinance. Outcome: Approved. Vote: 7-0.

13) EDPB nominating committee appointments
- Agenda ID: 25273. Summary: Appoint two councilmembers and the Chamber nominee to the Economic Development Partnership Board nominating committee. Motion: Appoint Councilmembers Meltzer and Jester and Chamber nominee Marty Rivers. Outcome: Approved. Vote: 7-0.

14) Health insurance fund amendment (FY23-24)
- Agenda ID: 25228. Summary: Ordinance amending FY23-24 health fund budget to cover additional medical, pharmacy and retiree claims from prior fiscal year; $790,000 increase to be paid from health fund reserve. Motion: Approve budget amendment. Outcome: Approved. Vote: 7-0.

15) Fleet management fund amendment (FY23-24)
- Agenda ID: 25229 (fleet amendment). Summary: Ordinance amending FY23-24 budget for fleet management to cover parts and third-party repairs for heavy equipment and refuse trucks; $7,710,000 increase requested (amendment covered in meeting materials). Motion: Approve amendment. Outcome: Approved. Vote: 7-0.

16) Cole Ranch Improvement District and project/operating agreement amendments
- Agenda IDs: 25217, 25218, 25219, 25220 (items F, G, H, I referenced in the agenda). Summary: Council considered amendments to the Cole Ranch project agreement and operating agreement, including increases in developer funding commitments, affordable-housing contributions, right-of-way dedication, plug-and-abandonment of gas wells, a regional trail commitment, and an increase to the MMD benchmark tax rate (from 49' to 71') and related changes. Motions: Adopt the project and operating amendments and supporting resolutions. Outcome: All four items approved. Votes: each passed 7-0 per the on-screen tally.

17) Discover Denton Advisory Board (transition of CVB under city management)
- Agenda ID: 25191. Summary: Resolution creating a Discover Denton Advisory Board under the city's boards-and-commissions framework for up to one year while the Convention & Visitors Bureau transitions to an independent nonprofit; board composition kept similar for continuity and terms set for one year. Motion: Approve resolution. Outcome: Approved. Vote: 7-0.

Notes on recordkeeping and where to read the ordinance/resolution text: The meeting packet and adopted ordinances/resolutions are posted to the City of Denton website and the official minutes will record precise ordinance numbers, legal descriptions and full vote records (including how each councilmember voted). If you need the exact ordinance numbers or the signed texts, contact the City Secretary's office or check the meeting packet for Feb. 18, 2025.