CouncilTrac · Meeting
City Council — February 8, 2021
Meeting summary
9 agenda items
Ceremonial · 1 item routine
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Recognition of DART President/Executive Director Gary Thomas
The council will recognize Gary Thomas, President and Executive Director of Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART).
Public comments · 1 item routine
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Acknowledgement of public comment cards
The council acknowledges residents who submitted public comment cards for this meeting.
Discussion
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Discussion of the city's COVID-19 response
Council will review and discuss Richardson's ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The city's pandemic response directly affects public health, city services, and daily life for all residents.
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Richardson Police Department 2020 year-end review
Council will review and discuss the Richardson Police Department's performance and activities for the 2020 calendar year.
This review gives residents a picture of public safety trends and how their police department performed over the past year.
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Discussion of the over-65 and disabled person property tax exemption
Council will review and discuss the city's property tax exemption available to residents who are over 65 years old or have a disability.
Any changes to this exemption could affect the property tax bills of eligible seniors and disabled residents in Richardson.
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Discussion of Parks and Recreation cost recovery strategy
Council will review and discuss the city's strategy for recovering costs associated with Parks and Recreation programs and services.
This strategy could influence the fees residents pay for parks and recreation programs and how those services are funded.
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First quarter financial report for FY 2020-2021 operating budget
Council will review and discuss the city's financial performance for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2020-2021 operating budget.
Other business · 2 items routine
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Visitors
Time is set aside for visitors to address the council.
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Report on items of community interest
Staff or council members will share updates on items of general community interest.