CouncilTrac · Meeting
City Council — June 22, 2020
Meeting summary
13 agenda items · 9 consent items · $3M in spending items
- Largest spending item: Authorize purchase of traffic detection equipment via cooperative contract for $1,012,980 — $1,012,980
Ceremonial · 2 items routine
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Invocation by Steve Mitchell
Steve Mitchell delivers the opening invocation.
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Pledge of Allegiance led by Steve Mitchell
Steve Mitchell leads the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas flags.
Public comments · 1 item routine
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Acknowledge public comment cards submitted by residents
The council acknowledges comment cards submitted by members of the public.
Consent agenda
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Resolution committing 20% local match for Greenville Avenue bike and pedestrian project
This resolution formally commits Richardson to contributing a 20% local funding match as required to participate in the North Central Texas Council of Governments' Transportation Alternatives Set Aside Program for improvements to biking and walking along Greenville Avenue.
Securing this commitment unlocks regional grant funding that could improve bike and pedestrian safety along Greenville Avenue.
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Resolution authorizing grant application for Spring Creek Nature Area wayfinding signs
This resolution designates certain city officials to act on Richardson's behalf with the Collin County Parks and Open Space Board, certifies the city's eligibility and ability to provide matching funds, and authorizes the City Manager to apply for a grant through the 2020 Collin County Parks and Open Space Project Funding Assistance Program, 2nd Series, to fund wayfinding signage at Spring Creek Nature Area.
A successful grant application could bring Collin County funding to help visitors navigate Spring Creek Nature Area without additional cost to city taxpayers.
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Award contract for Yale Boulevard bridge rail rehabilitation at Duck Creek
The council is asked to award a contract to McMahon Contracting LP to rehabilitate the northeast wingwall of the bridge rail on Yale Boulevard at Duck Creek for $144,684.17.
Repairing the bridge rail protects the structural integrity of a public roadway crossing Duck Creek.
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Award contract for Spring Creek Nature Area Phase II trails construction
The council is asked to award a contract to Ratliff Hardscape to build Phase II trails at Spring Creek Nature Area for $613,896.31.
This project expands the trail network at Spring Creek Nature Area, giving residents more places to walk and enjoy nature.
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Award contract for 2020 asphalt overlay program
The council is asked to award a contract to Reynolds Asphalt & Construction Company to perform the city's 2020 asphalt overlay program — resurfacing city streets — for $294,421.80.
Street resurfacing helps extend road life and improves driving conditions for residents throughout Richardson.
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Authorize purchase of traffic detection equipment via cooperative contract for $1,012,980
The council is asked to authorize a purchase order to AM Signal, Inc. for traffic detection equipment bought through the BuyBoard cooperative purchasing contract #608-20 at a cost of $1,012,980.
Modern traffic detection equipment can improve signal timing and traffic flow on city streets, but this is a large capital purchase funded by residents.
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Authorize cooperative purchase of Cisco network equipment, servers, and phones for $934,844.32
The council is asked to authorize a purchase order to General Datatech, L.P. for Cisco network equipment, servers, and phones through the State of Texas Department of Information Resources contract #DIR-TSO-4167 at a cost of $934,844.32.
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Review Richardson Police Department's critical policing policies and practices
The council will review and discuss a status report on the Richardson Police Department's critical policing policies and practices.
This review gives the public and council visibility into how policing policies are being implemented and whether any changes may be needed.
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Report on items of community interest
Staff presents a routine informational report on items of community interest.
Other business · 1 item routine
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Approve minutes of June 8 and June 15, 2020 meetings
The council is asked to approve the official meeting minutes from its June 8 and June 15, 2020 sessions.