CouncilTrac · Meeting
City Council — August 8, 2022
Meeting summary
11 agenda items · 1 public hearing · 4 consent items · $882,722 in spending items · 1 zoning case
- Public hearing: Public hearing: rezone 4.4 acres on Arapaho Road for up to 33 homes (ZF 22-05)
- Largest spending item: Award bid for Renner Road bridge repair over Prairie Creek — $617,652.78
- Action item: Set August 22 public hearing on the proposed FY 2022-2023 tax rate
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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Interlocal agreement with NTMWD to expand water pressure zone capacity
The city would enter into an interlocal agreement with the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) to coordinate work on NTMWD's components needed to expand capacity in the 825 pressure zone.
Expanding pressure zone capacity helps ensure reliable water delivery to Richardson residents and businesses served by that zone.
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Assign TIF Zone No. 1 development agreement for Brick Row to new ownership entity
The council is asked to approve transferring the existing TIF Zone No. 1 Infrastructure Reimbursement, Grant and Development Agreement — originally with Centennial Park Ltd. and related entities — to SHLP Brick Row, LLC and related entities, reflecting a change in ownership.
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Award bid for Renner Road bridge repair over Prairie Creek
Staff recommends awarding Bid #74-22 to McMahon Contracting, L.P. in the amount of $617,652.78 to repair the Renner Road bridge over Prairie Creek.
Keeping the bridge in good repair maintains safe travel on Renner Road for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.
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Amend lease agreement with Stryker for fire department equipment at $265,069/year
The council is asked to approve Amendment No. 2 to the master lease agreement with Stryker Sales Corporation, setting annual payments of $265,069 for fire department equipment.
Public hearings
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Public hearing: rezone 4.4 acres on Arapaho Road for up to 33 homes (ZF 22-05)
A property owner is asking to change the zoning of approximately 4.4 acres on the north side of Arapaho Road, east of West Shore Drive, from O-M Office to a Planned Development based on the R-1100-M residential district. The plan would allow up to 33 single-family residential lots under amended development standards.
Nearby residents and the broader community can comment on whether converting this office-zoned land to a single-family neighborhood fits the character of the area.
Action items
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Set August 22 public hearing on the proposed FY 2022-2023 tax rate
The council is asked to schedule a public hearing for August 22, 2022, so residents can weigh in on the proposed property tax rate for the coming fiscal year.
The tax rate directly affects how much Richardson property owners pay in city taxes each year.
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Set August 29 public hearing on the proposed FY 2022-2023 city budget
The council is asked to schedule a public hearing for August 29, 2022, giving residents an opportunity to comment on the proposed municipal budget for fiscal year 2022-2023.
The annual budget determines city service levels and spending priorities that affect every Richardson resident.
Other business · 1 item routine
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Approval of minutes from four recent council meetings
The council is asked to approve the official minutes from its meetings on July 11, July 18, July 25–26 (Budget Workshop), and August 1, 2022.