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Approve state funding agreement for traffic signal safety improvements
What this is
The council is asked to adopt Resolution No. 24-02, approving an Advance Funding Agreement between the City of Richardson and the Texas Department of Transportation for a Highway Safety Improvement Program project to improve traffic signals. The city manager would be authorized to sign the agreement.
Why it matters
This agreement brings state funding to upgrade traffic signals in Richardson, which can improve safety at intersections for drivers and pedestrians.
Council action
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Moved by Ken Hutchenrider. Seconded by Arefin Shamsul.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 10, 2026 Agenda posted — January 22, 2024 meeting
- January 22, 2024 Vote taken — January 22, 2024 meeting · Approved 7-0 (consent)
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — January 22, 2024
Adopt Resolution No. 24-02
Official agenda language
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 24-02, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR A HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT OFF-SYSTEM, BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF RICHARDSON, TEXAS, AND THE STATE OF TEXAS, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS PROJECTS; AND AUTHORIZING ITS EXECUTION BY THE CITY MANAGER.
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