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Authorize interlocal agreement with DART for General Mobility Program funds
What this is
Council will consider authorizing the city manager to negotiate and sign an agreement with DART that allocates General Mobility Program (GMP) funds to Richardson for public transportation or complementary transportation service projects.
Why it matters
Securing GMP funds could provide Richardson with additional money to improve local transportation options for residents.
Council action
Motion to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute the lnterlocal Agreement between Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) and the City relating to a General Mobility Program (GMP) for the allocation of GMP funds to DART service area cities
Moved by Ken Hutchenrider. Seconded by Jennifer Justice.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 9, 2026 Agenda posted — February 23, 2026 meeting
- February 23, 2026 Vote taken — February 23, 2026 meeting · Approved 7-0
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — February 23, 2026
Authorize city manager to negotiate and execute interlocal agreement
Official agenda language
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT AUTHORITY (DART) AND THE CITY OF RICHARDSON RELATING TO A GENERAL MOBILITY PROGRAM (GMP) FOR THE ALLOCATION OF GMP FUNDS TO DART SERVICE AREA CITIES FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM OR COMPLEMENTARY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE PROJECTS.
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