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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Denton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Clear Creek Interceptor Engineering Expansion
The city authorized eminent domain to acquire necessary land easements to build a $90 million wastewater interceptor project to support growing northern development.
Preliminary Utility Budgets and Proposed Rate Adjustments for FY 2026-27
The city reviewed preliminary utility budgets for solid waste, water, wastewater, drainage, and electricity, proposing 3% rate hikes for water and electric and 9% for wastewater to keep up with growth and maintain fund balances.
Texas Water Development Board Grant Application for AMI Project
Denton Water Utilities is replacing approximately 46,000 water meters with smart meters over a two-year period, backed by a 10-year, $26 million contract with Badger Meter, Inc.
Clear Creek Water Reclamation Plant Design
The city is investing $45.5 million in engineering a new wastewater treatment plant to handle rapid growth north of Loop 288.
Cityworks Asset Management Licenses for Water Utilities
Denton is moving forward with a $26 million, two-year project to replace standard water meters with advanced cellular smart meters. This upgrade will give customers real-time usage data, alert them to leaks, and eliminate the need for manual meter reading.
Denton Energy Center Turbocharger Maintenance Contract
The Public Utilities Board reviewed an accelerated maintenance schedule for the Denton Energy Center's 24 turbochargers to prevent catastrophic engine failures. The board recommended a $9.52 million five-year contract with Accelleron US Inc., funded partly through winter storm settlement cash and partly through 10-year bonds.