CouncilTrac · Meeting
City Council — August 22, 2022
Meeting summary
11 agenda items · 2 public hearings · 2 consent items · $7,600 in spending items
- Public hearing: Public hearing on proposed property tax rate of $0.56095 per $100 valuation for FY 2022-2023 — $100
- Public hearing: Public hearing and ordinance to allow retirement after 20 years of TMRS service
- Largest spending item: Increase purchase order for Eisemann Center video screen installation by $7,500 — $7,500
Ceremonial · 2 items routine
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Invocation by Bob Dubey
The meeting opens with an invocation delivered by Bob Dubey.
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Pledge of Allegiance led by Bob Dubey
Bob Dubey leads the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas flags.
Public comments · 1 item routine
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Public comment acknowledgement
Residents who submitted public comment cards are recognized and may address the council.
Consent agenda
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Award Bid #79-22 for ready-mix concrete to Cooper Concrete Company
Council is asked to award an annual requirements contract to Cooper Concrete Company for ready-mix concrete at unit prices established through competitive bidding.
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Increase purchase order for Eisemann Center video screen installation by $7,500
Council is asked to approve a change order increasing Purchase Order #22200006 to Conference Technologies by $7,500 for audiovisual design, video screen, and installation work at the Eisemann Center, purchased through TIPS Contract #200904.
Public hearings
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Public hearing on proposed property tax rate of $0.56095 per $100 valuation for FY 2022-2023
The city is holding a required public hearing on its proposed tax rate of $0.56095 per $100 of assessed property value for the fiscal year beginning in 2022. Residents may speak for or against the proposed rate before the council votes to adopt it.
This rate directly determines how much Richardson property owners will pay in city property taxes next year.
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Public hearing and ordinance to allow retirement after 20 years of TMRS service
The council is considering an ordinance that would amend Section 2-123(a) of the city's Code of Ordinances to allow eligible city employees who are members of the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) to retire and receive a service retirement annuity once they have at least 20 years of credited service, consistent with Section 854.202(g) of the Texas Government Code.
This change would expand retirement eligibility for qualifying city employees, potentially affecting workforce retention and the city's long-term pension obligations.
Discussion
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Update on city operations following City Hall fire on August 22
Staff will provide an update to the council on how city operations are being managed following a fire at City Hall on Monday, August 22.
A fire at City Hall could disrupt city services that residents depend on; this update will inform residents about the status of operations and any impacts.
Executive session
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Executive session: legal advice on short-term rental regulation
The council will meet privately with the city attorney to discuss the regulation of short-term rentals (such as Airbnb and VRBO-style properties).
Other business · 2 items routine
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Approve minutes from August 8 and August 15, 2022 meetings
Council is asked to approve the official meeting minutes from its two most recent sessions.
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Report on items of community interest
Council members and staff share informational updates on community events and other items of general interest to Richardson residents.