CouncilTrac · Matter
What this is
The council will review and discuss priorities and issues relevant to Richardson heading into the upcoming federal and state legislative sessions.
Why it matters
Legislative decisions at the state and federal level can directly affect city funding, local authority, and services available to Richardson residents.
Timeline
- July 13, 2026 Agenda posted — October 26, 2020 meeting
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — October 26, 2020
Review and discuss upcoming U.S. and Texas legislative sessions
Official agenda language
REVIEW AND DISCUSS THE UPCOMING U.S. AND TEXAS LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS
Documents
Related matters
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Interlocal agreement with Dallas for water and wastewater main replacement
Richardson will enter an agreement with the City of Dallas to replace an 8-inch water main and an 8-inch wastewater main that belong to Dallas.
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Discussion: North Texas Municipal Water District update
The council will review and discuss matters related to the North Texas Municipal Water District, which provides the city's regional water supply.
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Appoint Richardson's representatives to the Regional Transportation Council
The council would formally appoint Bruce Arfsten as representative and Amir Omar as alternate to the Regional Transportation Council of the North Central Texas Council of Governments. Richardson shares this fractional allocation membership with the Town of Addison.
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Approve TxDOT funding agreement for Collins Bridge signal and bike/pedestrian improvements
The council would approve an advance funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation to support signal upgrades and bike and pedestrian enhancements at Collins Bridge.
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Reappoint Gary A. Slagel to the DART Board of Directors
The council would reappoint Gary A. Slagel to represent Richardson — in a fractional seat shared with the City of University Park and the Town of Addison — on the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority Board of Directors.