CouncilTrac · Meeting
City Council — December 13, 2021
Meeting summary
21 agenda items · 14 consent items · $2.44M in spending items
- Largest spending item: Award $1,198,400 contract to improve Eastside 8.6-million-gallon ground storage tank — $1,198,400
- Action item: Appoint a new city manager effective March 1, 2022
Ceremonial · 2 items routine
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Invocation by Arefin Shamsul
The meeting opens with an invocation delivered by Arefin Shamsul.
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Pledge of Allegiance led by Arefin Shamsul
Arefin Shamsul leads the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas flags.
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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Support DART's Silver Line light rail alignment and eminent domain authority
Resolution No. 21-33 expresses the city's support for DART Resolution No. 210078, which adopts the alignment for the Silver Line light rail. It also authorizes the use of eminent domain to acquire right-of-way within Richardson's city limits as needed for the project.
Approving eminent domain authority means the city could require property owners along the Silver Line route to sell right-of-way land for the new rail line.
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Accept 2021 Homeland Security Grant Program funds
Resolution No. 21-34 approves the terms of the 2021 Homeland Security Grant Program and designates the city's Emergency Management Coordinator as the authorized official for managing the grant.
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Approve management agreement for Sherrill Park Golf Course with Ronny J. Glanton, Inc.
Resolution No. 21-35 approves a professional services agreement with Ronny J. Glanton, Inc. to manage Sherrill Park Golf Course, and authorizes the City Manager to sign the agreement.
This determines who will run day-to-day operations at Richardson's municipal golf course.
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Approve the 2022 City Council meeting schedule
Council will adopt the calendar of official meeting dates for the year 2022.
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Award annual contracts for fire hydrant parts to two suppliers
Under Bid #65-21, council is asked to issue annual requirements contracts to Core & Main and Ferguson Waterworks for fire hydrant parts at the unit prices they bid.
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Award $437,575 contract to rehabilitate Jupiter Road bridge over Spring Creek
Under Bid #01-22, council is asked to award a contract to McMahon Contracting in the amount of $437,575.30, including Bid Alternate No. 1, to rehabilitate the Jupiter Road bridge over Spring Creek.
Bridge rehabilitation directly affects the safety and longevity of a road crossing used by Richardson residents.
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Issue cooperative contract for pavement crack and joint sealing services
Under Bid #27-22, council is asked to authorize an annual requirements contract with Curtco, Inc. for pavement crack and joint sealing services, using unit prices from City of Grand Prairie Contract #21186.
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Issue cooperative contract for pavement leveling services
Under Bid #28-22, council is asked to authorize an annual requirements contract with Nortex Concrete Lift & Stabilization, Inc. for pavement leveling services, using unit prices from City of Grand Prairie Bid #21158.
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Purchase $193,927 in air conditioning upgrades for Municipal Court building
Under Bid #30-22, council is asked to approve purchase orders for air conditioning upgrades and controls replacement at Municipal Court: $119,236 to Trane through OMNIA Partners Contract #15-JLP-023, and $74,691 to Climatec through BuyBoard Contract #638-21.
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Buy a $259,570 ambulance (MICU) for the Fire Department
Under Bid #31-22, council is asked to authorize a purchase order for one Ford F-450 with a 14-foot Type 1 Mobile Intensive Care Unit module for the Fire Department, costing $259,570, through HGAC Contract #AM10-20 with Sterling McCall Ford.
Adding an ambulance unit directly supports the Fire Department's emergency medical response capability for residents.
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Buy two Chevrolet Tahoes for the Police Department for $75,410
Under Bid #32-22, council is asked to award a cooperative purchase to Caldwell Country Chevrolet for two Chevrolet Tahoes for the Police Department at $37,705 each, totaling $75,410, through BuyBoard Contract #601-19.
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Buy a $191,994 cab/over chassis for Solid Waste division
Under Bid #34-22, council is asked to authorize a purchase order to Chastang Enterprises for one Autocar ACX64 cab/over chassis for the Solid Waste division, costing $191,994, through BuyBoard Contract #601-19.
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Buy a $158,276.68 front loader body for Solid Waste division
Under Bid #35-22, council is asked to authorize a purchase order to Reliance Truck & Equipment for one Labrie-Wittke Starlight front loader 40-yard body for the Solid Waste division, costing $158,276.68, through BuyBoard Contract #599-19.
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Award $1,198,400 contract to improve Eastside 8.6-million-gallon ground storage tank
Under CSP #901-22, council is asked to award a contract to DN Tanks in the amount of $1,198,400, including supplemental bid items, for improvements to the Eastside 8.6 million gallon ground storage tank.
The ground storage tank is part of Richardson's water supply infrastructure, and keeping it in good condition helps ensure reliable water service for residents.
Action items
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Appoint a new city manager effective March 1, 2022
Council will vote to appoint a City Manager, effective March 1, 2022, and authorize the Mayor to negotiate and execute an employment agreement with that person.
The City Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of Richardson city government, so this appointment shapes how city services are managed going forward.
Other business · 3 items routine
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Approve minutes from November 2021 council meetings
Council is asked to approve the official minutes from the November 8, 2021 regular meeting, the November 8, 2021 Boards & Commissions meeting, and the November 15, 2021 meeting.
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Appointments and reappointments to seven city boards and commissions
Council will consider appointing or reappointing members to the City Plan Commission, Civil Service Board, Cultural Arts Commission, Library Board, Parks and Recreation Commission, Sign Control Board, and Tax Increment Financing Boards.
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Reappointments to the Eisemann Center Foundation Board
Council will consider reappointing members to the Eisemann Center Foundation Board.