CouncilTrac · Meeting
City Council — February 28, 2022
Meeting summary
9 agenda items · 1 public hearing · 4 consent items · $233,272 in spending items · 1 zoning case
- Public hearing: Special permit for a childcare center at 1006 Hampshire Lane
- Largest spending item: Raise homestead exemption to $105,000 for seniors and disabled residents — $105,000
Ceremonial · 2 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.
Public comments · 1 item routine
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Public comment period
Residents who submitted public comment cards are acknowledged and given the opportunity to speak.
Consent agenda
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Raise homestead exemption to $105,000 for seniors and disabled residents
Ordinance No. 4415 would increase the city's residence homestead property-tax exemption for residents aged 65 or older and for disabled residents from $100,000 to $105,000.
Eligible seniors and disabled homeowners in Richardson would see a slightly lower city property-tax bill if this increase is adopted.
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Publish notice of intent to issue Series 2022 Certificates of Obligation
Resolution No. 22-03 authorizes the city to publish the legally required public notice that it intends to issue Series 2022 Certificates of Obligation, a form of city debt.
Issuing certificates of obligation allows the city to finance capital projects, and the published notice gives residents the opportunity to petition against issuance if they choose.
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Purchase a FARO 3D scanner for $57,485.10 via GSA cooperative contract
Staff requests approval to issue a purchase order to ZNet Tech for a FARO 3D scanner in the amount of $57,485.10, purchased cooperatively through U.S. General Services Administration Contract #47QTCA18D003S.
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Reduce Peachtree Construction contract for 2021 asphalt overlay by $70,786.97
The council is asked to approve a change order that decreases Purchase Order #211270 to Peachtree Construction for the 2021 Asphalt Overlay Program by $70,786.97.
Public hearings
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Special permit for a childcare center at 1006 Hampshire Lane
A property owner is requesting a special permit to operate a childcare center at 1006 Hampshire Lane. The council will hold a public hearing and then decide whether to approve Ordinance No. 4414, which would amend the zoning map to allow that use at that location.
Neighbors near 1006 Hampshire Lane would see a new childcare center established in their area if the permit is approved.
Other business · 1 item routine
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Approval of minutes from three January–February 2022 meetings
The council is asked to approve the official meeting minutes from January 31, February 7, and February 14, 2022.