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What this is
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.
Why it matters
Richardson's voice on DART's board influences transit service and investment decisions that affect local residents.
Council action
Motion to approve a resolution to reappoint Gary Slagel to the DART Board
Moved by Ken Hutchenrider. Seconded by Arefin Shamsul.
6 yes · 1 no
| Amir Omar | No |
| Ken Hutchenrider | Yes |
| Curtis Dorian | Yes |
| Jennifer Justice | Yes |
| Dan Barrios | Yes |
| Joe Corcoran | Yes |
| Arefin Shamsul | Yes |
Timeline
- July 9, 2026 Agenda posted — June 8, 2026 meeting
- June 8, 2026 Vote taken — June 8, 2026 meeting · Approved 6-1
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — June 8, 2026
Adopt resolution reappointing board member
Official agenda language
RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING GARY A. SLAGEL TO THE AGGREGATED POSITION OF REPRESENTATIVE TO THE DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT AUTHORITY (“DART”) BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHICH FRACTIONAL ALLOCATION MEMBERSHIP IS SHARED WITH THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AND THE TOWN OF ADDISON.
Documents
Related matters
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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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Resolution approving proposed changes to DART's governance structure
Council will consider formally approving an amended governance structure for the Dallas Area Rapid Transit system.
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Authorize interlocal agreement with DART for General Mobility Program funds
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.
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Approve interlocal agreement with DART for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone contributions
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).
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Resolution supporting weighted votes for each DART member city on the DART board
The council will declare support for each DART member city having a board director with a weighted vote, while agreeing to continue the current board apportionment as member cities discuss possible changes to Texas Transportation Code Chapter 452.