The Friday Staff Report to City Council provides weekly updates between staff and Council. This week’s highlights include Denton’s first digital school-zone no-turn-on-red sign at University and Malone to improve student safety, $2.3 million in regional transportation development credits plus an $800,000 technology award, seven nights of heat shelter operations from Aug. 13-19 with occupancy reaching 187, a pet adoption spotlight for Luna the cat, and a reminder that residents can report drainage and flooding issues through Denton 311, with a new Flooding option being added soon.
General Information
School zone turn signal added – The City installed a digital time-of-day no-turn-on-red sign at the US 380/University Boulevard and Malone Street crossing to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety for students traveling to Newton Razor Elementary and Calhoun Middle School. Staff said it is the first digital Intelligent Transportation Systems lane control sign installed in Denton.
Regional transportation credits awarded – The North Central Texas Council of Governments awarded Denton $2.3 million in Transportation Development Credits. The credits can be used as local match funding for qualified transportation-related external grant awards.
Technology transportation project funded – NCTCOG awarded the City of Denton $800,000 through its Technology and Innovation Program, with the required $160,000 local match covered by regional Transportation Credits. Awardees will attend an Oct. 2, 2026 workshop on next steps.
Pet spotlight features Luna – Luna, a 3-year-old cat in foster care, is available for adoption. She is described as calm, playful, litter trained, and best suited for a dog-free home.
Heat shelter opened seven times – The Inclement Weather Shelter operated seven times from Aug. 13 through Aug. 19 under major and extreme heat conditions. Shelter occupancy ranged from 166 to 187 people, with available beds ranging from 29 to 8. More information, including weather alerts and shelter resources, is available at https://www.cityofdenton.com.
Council Member Requests
Flood reporting options updated – After a resident inquiry about drainage inlet maintenance and flooding, staff said the City already inspects stormwater inlets and junction boxes, responds to reported blockages, and performs extra post-storm inspections at recurring problem locations. Residents can report issues through Denton 311 using the Streets and Drainage options for Clean Storm Drain and Ground Water, and a new Flooding option will be added soon.
Street Closure Report: Upcoming Closures
| Street/Intersection | From | To | Closure Start Date | Closure End Date | Description | Department | Closure Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pershing Dr | Atlas Dr | Stuart Rd | 09/01/26 | 09/01/26 | Utilities and Pavement replacement | Engineering | Full Closure |
| Snowshill Ct | Argle Ln | Cul de Sac | 09/01/26 | 09/08/26 | BaseFailure | Streets | Lane Closure |
| Stuart Rd | Selene Dr | Juno Ln | 09/01/26 | 09/01/26 | Utilities and Pavement replacement | Engineering | Full Closure |