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Approve interlocal agreement with DART for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone contributions
What this is
The council will approve an interlocal cooperation agreement between Richardson and DART that governs DART's contributions to the city's Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZ).
Why it matters
TIRZ contributions from DART can fund public improvements in designated redevelopment areas, affecting economic growth in those districts.
Council action
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item 10A4 as presented
Moved by Jennifer Justice. Seconded by Dan Barrios.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 9, 2026 Agenda posted — September 8, 2025 meeting
- September 8, 2025 Vote taken — September 8, 2025 meeting · Approved 7-0 (consent)
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — September 8, 2025
Approve resolution
Official agenda language
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT (ILA) BETWEEN DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT AND THE CITY OF RICHARDSON FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONES (TIRZ).
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