CouncilTrac · Meeting
City Council — July 13, 2020
Meeting summary
16 agenda items · 8 consent items · $2.67M in spending items
- Largest spending item: Bid #73-20: Lease Stryker medical equipment for the Fire Department — $1,710,464.35 — $1,710,464.35
Ceremonial · 2 items routine
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Invocation by Bob Dubey
The meeting opens with an invocation delivered by Bob Dubey.
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Pledge of Allegiance led by Bob Dubey
Bob Dubey leads the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas flags.
Public comments · 1 item routine
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Acknowledgement of public comment cards
The mayor or staff will acknowledge residents who submitted public comment cards for this meeting.
Consent agenda
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Resolution 20-14: Adopt the Dallas County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan
The council is asked to adopt the updated Dallas County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan 2020, a 937-page county-wide plan designed to reduce risks from natural and man-made hazards.
Adopting this plan keeps Richardson eligible for federal hazard-mitigation grant funding that can protect residents and property from disasters.
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Resolution 20-15: Accept U.S. DOJ COVID-19 emergency supplemental grant
Resolution No. 20-15 approves the terms of a U.S. Department of Justice 2020 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) Program grant and authorizes the Emergency Management Coordinator to manage the grant on the city's behalf.
Accepting this federal grant brings additional funding to Richardson for COVID-19-related emergency needs.
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Bid #73-20: Lease Stryker medical equipment for the Fire Department — $1,710,464.35
The council is asked to approve a 76-month cooperative lease with Stryker Corporation for medical equipment for the Fire Department at a total cost of $1,710,464.35, through NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement #OK-SW-300.
This equipment supports the Fire Department's ability to deliver emergency medical services to Richardson residents.
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Bid #74-20: Annual office supplies contract with Staples Advantage
The council is asked to authorize an annual cooperative requirements contract with Staples Advantage for city office supplies, using Sourcewell Contract #012320-SCC.
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Bid #75-20: Purchase IT equipment from Dell and General Datatech — $579,507.42
The council is asked to approve cooperative purchase orders for information technology equipment: $545,128.87 to Dell Corporation through DIR Contract #DIR-TSO-3763 and $34,378.55 to General Datatech, L.P. through DIR Contract #DIR-TSO-4167.
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Bid #76-20: Purchase and install a restroom at Breckinridge Park — $169,747
The council is asked to approve a $169,747 purchase order to Public Restroom Company for fabrication and installation of a restroom at Breckinridge Park, through BuyBoard Contract #592-19.
Adding a restroom at Breckinridge Park improves amenities for residents who use the park.
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Bid #77-20: Annual library materials contracts — up to $380,000 total
The council is asked to authorize annual cooperative requirements contracts for library materials with Baker & Taylor, LLC ($200,000), Brodart Co. ($5,000), Ingram Library Services, LLC ($100,000), and Midwest Tape, LLC ($75,000), all under State of Texas Procurement Division Contract #715-M2.
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Bid #78-20: Annual contracts for fertilizer and grounds chemicals — up to $65,000
The council is asked to authorize annual cooperative requirements contracts for fertilizer and grounds chemicals with Harrell's, LLC ($40,000) and BWI Companies, Inc. ($25,000), under BuyBoard Contract #611-20.
Discussion
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Council discussion on the city's COVID-19 response
The council will review and discuss how the city is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Updates to the city's COVID-19 response could affect services, facilities, and health guidelines that residents rely on.
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Update on hotel and performing arts projects
The council will review and discuss the current status of the hotel and performing arts center projects.
These projects represent significant investments in Richardson's downtown and entertainment offerings for residents.
Executive session
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Executive session: real property deliberations in three areas of Richardson
The council will meet in closed session to discuss potential property considerations in two areas: the E. Arapaho Rd./U.S. 75 and E. Collins Blvd./N. Plano Rd. areas, and the E. Main St./N. Greenville Ave. area.
Other business · 2 items routine
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Approval of June 22, 2020 meeting minutes
The council is asked to approve the official minutes from its June 22, 2020 meeting.
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Staff report on items of community interest
City staff will provide a report on general items of community interest.