CouncilTrac · Meeting
City Council — April 26, 2021
Meeting summary
15 agenda items · 10 consent items · $273,869 in spending items
- Largest spending item: Purchase electronic traffic signal cabinet locks for $107,972 — $107,972
Ceremonial · 3 items routine
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Invocation by Ken Hutchenrider
The meeting opens with an invocation delivered by Ken Hutchenrider.
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Pledge of Allegiance led by Ken Hutchenrider
Ken Hutchenrider leads the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas flags.
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Recognize winners of MLK Essay Contest and Black History Month Art Contest
The council recognizes the winners of the inaugural Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest and the Black History Month Art Contest.
Public comments · 1 item routine
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Public comment period
Residents who submitted public comment cards are acknowledged and may address the council.
Consent agenda
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Rezone 820 S. Sherman St. with special development plan and smoking establishment permit
This ordinance would amend the zoning of a 2.01-acre property at 820 S. Sherman Street — already in the Main Street/Central Expressway Form Based Code (Railside Sub-District) — to approve a Special Development Plan that modifies development standards, and to grant a Special Permit allowing a smoking establishment on the site.
Residents near the Railside district would see a new smoking establishment allowed under customized development rules at this downtown-area location.
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Grant special permit for a dog daycare at 810 W. Arapaho Road
This ordinance would amend the zoning ordinance to grant a Special Permit allowing a dog daycare establishment to operate at 810 W. Arapaho Road, which is zoned LR-M(2) Local Retail District.
Neighbors near this retail site would have a dog daycare facility operating there if the permit is approved.
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Issue General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2021
The council would authorize the issuance and sale of General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2021, and redeem the older obligations being refinanced.
Refunding existing debt can lower the city's interest costs, potentially benefiting taxpayers who ultimately repay these bonds.
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Issue Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2021
The council would authorize the issuance and sale of Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2021.
Certificates of obligation are a form of city debt repaid by taxpayers, so their issuance affects the city's long-term financial obligations.
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Issue Taxable Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2021A
The council would authorize the issuance and sale of Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Taxable Series 2021A.
Certificates of obligation are a form of city debt repaid by taxpayers, so their issuance affects the city's long-term financial obligations.
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Issue Taxable Tax Notes, Series 2021
The council would authorize the issuance and sale of Tax Notes, Taxable Series 2021.
Tax notes are a shorter-term borrowing tool backed by city tax revenues, affecting the city's overall debt picture.
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Approve master agreement with Dallas County for major capital improvement projects
Resolution No. 21-07 would approve a master agreement between Richardson and Dallas County governing how the two governments collaborate on major capital improvement projects, and would authorize the City Manager to sign it.
This agreement sets the framework for joint infrastructure projects with the county, which can affect the scope and funding of road and other improvements in Richardson.
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Purchase solid waste containers from Roll-Offs USA for $93,402
Staff requests authorization to issue a purchase order to Roll-Offs USA for solid waste containers through BuyBoard cooperative contract #599-19 in the amount of $93,402.
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Purchase electronic traffic signal cabinet locks for $107,972
Staff requests authorization to issue a purchase order to Consolidated Traffic Controls for electronic traffic signal cabinet locks through HGAC cooperative contract #PE-05-19 in the amount of $107,972.
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Increase Duck Creek Trail Extension contract by $72,494.91
The council is asked to authorize the City Manager to execute a change order increasing Purchase Order #200391 to The Fain Group, Inc. for the Duck Creek Trail Extension project by $72,494.91.
The additional spending will affect the total cost of expanding the Duck Creek Trail, a recreational amenity used by residents throughout the city.
Other business · 1 item routine
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Approve minutes from April 12 and April 19, 2021 meetings
The council is asked to approve the official written records of its two most recent meetings.