City Council — August 24, 2020

Consent agenda

• Approved on consent Item 10A1 Consent Contracts & purchasing $461,227

  Award contract for South Dorothy Drive paving and water main improvements

  The council is asked to award Bid #65-20 to Quality Excavation in the amount of $461,227 for paving and water main improvements on South Dorothy Drive.

  This project will repair and improve the road surface and water infrastructure on South Dorothy Drive, benefiting nearby residents.

  • Contracts
  • Streets & traffic
  • Water & sewer
• Approved on consent Item 10A2 Consent Contracts & purchasing $723,000.55

  Award contract for Old Campbell Road street reconstruction

  The council is asked to award Bid #70-20 to Reliable Paving Inc. in the amount of $723,000.55, including Bid Alternate A, for street reconstruction on Old Campbell Road.

  This project will reconstruct Old Campbell Road, improving road conditions for drivers and residents in that area.

  • Contracts
  • Streets & traffic
• Approved on consent Item 10A3 Consent Contracts & purchasing $86,000

  Award contract for FY20 open channel drainage maintenance

  The council is asked to award Bid #71-20 to Iron T Construction, Inc. in the amount of $86,000 for open channel maintenance work.

  Maintaining open drainage channels helps reduce flooding risk for Richardson residents.

  • Contracts
  • Drainage & flooding
• Approved on consent Item 10A4 Consent Contracts & purchasing $77,976.17

  Approve cooperative purchase of City Hall office upgrades

  The council is asked to authorize a purchase order under Bid #86-20 for office upgrades at City Hall through Corporate Source, using cooperative purchasing contracts with OMNIA Partners (Contract #2019.001896), TIPS (Contract #200301), and NCPA (Contract #07-58), in the total amount of $77,976.17.

  • Purchasing & RFPs
  • City property

Public hearings

• Awaiting minutes Public hearing Item 6 Budget & tax

  Public hearing on the proposed FY 2020-2021 city budget

  The council holds a public hearing to receive resident input on the proposed city budget for the fiscal year running October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. Residents unable to attend in person could submit comments electronically by 5:00 p.m. via www.cor.net/PublicCommentForm.

  This is residents' formal opportunity to weigh in on how the city plans to spend public money in the coming year.

  • Budget
• Approved Public hearing Item 7 Budget & tax

  Adopt the FY 2020-2021 city budget ordinance

  The council is asked to pass Ordinance No. 4356 to officially adopt the city's operating budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2020 and ending September 30, 2021.

  Adopting the budget sets the city's spending plan for the year, determining what services and projects Richardson will fund.

  • Budget
• Awaiting minutes Public hearing Item 8 Budget & tax $100

  Set the 2020 property tax rate at $0.62516 per $100 valuation

  The council is asked to pass Ordinance No. 4357 to levy the 2020 property tax rate at $0.62516 per $100 of assessed property value for all taxable property within city limits as of January 1, 2020.

  This rate determines how much Richardson property owners will pay in city property taxes for fiscal year 2020-2021.

  • Property tax
• Approved Public hearing Item 9 Resolution

  Update garbage and refuse collection fees

  The council is asked to approve Resolution No. 20-20 to establish revised fees for garbage and refuse removal services within the city.

  Revised fees could change what Richardson residents and businesses pay for trash collection.

  • Fees & rates

Executive session

• Closed session Item ES Executive session

  Closed session: city attorney consultation and NTMWD water rate case

  The council will meet privately with the city attorney to discuss the 1988 North Texas Municipal Water District Regional Water Supply Facilities Contract and a Public Utility Commission water rate case.

  • Executive session
  • Water & sewer