CouncilTrac · Meeting
City Council — August 17, 2020
Meeting summary
13 agenda items · 1 public hearing · 6 consent items · $1.92M in spending items
- Public hearing: Public hearing on proposed property tax rate of $0.62516 per $100 valuation for FY 2020-2021 — $100
- Largest spending item: Increase contract with Environmental Design, Inc. by $112,000 for Main Street tree grow-in work — $630,093
Ceremonial · 2 items routine
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Invocation by Kyle Kepner
Kyle Kepner delivers the opening invocation.
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Pledge of Allegiance led by Kyle Kepner
Kyle Kepner 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
Council formally acknowledges public comment cards that have been submitted.
Consent agenda
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Agreement with National Development Council to administer COVID-19 emergency business assistance funds from Collin County
The city received CARES Act funds from Collin County to help local businesses, and is hiring the National Council for Community Development, Inc. (d/b/a National Development Council) as a third-party administrator to manage the City of Richardson Collin County Emergency Business Assistance Program.
This program provides financial support to Richardson businesses in Collin County affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Annual contracts with three vendors for sand, soil, and rock supplies (Bid #59-20)
The city wants to establish annual requirements contracts with CJA Enterprises, LLP, Liberty Sand & Gravel, Inc., and Turf Materials to supply sand, soil, and rock at set unit prices as needed throughout the year.
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Award $306,782 contract to Eaton Construction for cart path bridge demolition and erosion repair at Sherrill Park (Bid #64-20)
The city recommends awarding a contract to Eaton Construction for $306,782 to demolish a cart path bridge and repair erosion damage at Sherrill Park.
This project addresses physical deterioration and erosion at a public golf and park facility used by residents.
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Award $567,740.90 contract to SYB Construction for Bunker Hill water main improvements (Bid #67-20)
The city recommends awarding a $567,740.90 contract to SYB Construction to improve the water main in the Bunker Hill area.
Water main upgrades improve the reliability and safety of drinking water service for nearby residents.
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Purchase order of $419,993.18 to Amundson Plumbing for touchless plumbing upgrades at city facilities (Bid #83-20)
The city wants to issue a purchase order to Amundson Plumbing, LLC for $419,993.18 to install touchless plumbing fixtures at city facilities, using unit prices from City of Allen Bid #2018-4-56.
Touchless plumbing upgrades reduce contact surfaces in public city buildings, improving hygiene for staff and visitors.
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Increase contract with Environmental Design, Inc. by $112,000 for Main Street tree grow-in work
The city is asked to approve a change order increasing Purchase Order #191655 to Environmental Design, Inc. by $112,000, bringing the total contract value to $630,093 for tree maintenance and grow-in work along Main Street.
Public hearings
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Public hearing on proposed property tax rate of $0.62516 per $100 valuation for FY 2020-2021
The city is holding a required public hearing on its proposed tax rate of $0.62516 per $100 of assessed property value for the upcoming fiscal year. Residents may submit comments electronically by 5:00 p.m.
This rate directly determines how much Richardson property owners will pay in city property taxes in FY 2020-2021.
Other business · 3 items routine
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Approve minutes from August 3 and August 10, 2020 meetings
Council is asked to approve the official meeting minutes from its two most recent sessions.
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Open floor for visitors to address the council
Residents have an opportunity to speak to the council on topics not otherwise on the agenda.
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Staff report on items of community interest
City staff provides the council with an informational update on topics of general community interest.