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City staff members are scheduled to be back before the Denton school board Tuesday to make another report on the citys proposed convention center project. But again, the board is expected to take no action. School board President Glenna Harris said board members expect to hear about the changes to the proposed project and the funding methodology. She said she understands the city wants Denton ISD to participate in a tax-increment reinvestment zone, in which it would give back some of the property taxes it would collect from the hotel and convention center site. Harris said theres no timetable set for if and when the board might make a decision on participating in the project. I dont think we feel any particular time crunch, she said. I think well discuss it again [Tuesday] night and see where the discussion leads. Read more: http://www.dentonrc.com/local-news/local-news-headlines/20140920-district-not-expected-to-take-action.ece -
DENTON — It's one of the highest points in Denton. That's why it's called "The Hill." It is feet from the football stadium at the University of North Texas, and not far from the convergence of Interstate highways 35W and 35E. UNT owns the land, but if all goes as planned, the City of Denton will soon lease it and build a $25 million mid-sized convention center. Private developers will build an adjoining $60 million hotel and restaurant complex. "This is a prime location for the project," said Denton Assistant City Manager Jon Fortune. Fortune said that property has been considered for years, but finally the timing, proposals, and partnerships seem right to move ahead with development. Read more: http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/Convention-center-nears-final-approval-in-Denton-270095111.html