CouncilTrac · Meeting
City Council — August 29, 2022
Meeting summary
27 agenda items · 16 public hearings · 4 consent items · $596,656 in spending items
- Public hearing: Public hearing on the proposed FY 2022-2023 city budget
- Public hearing: Adopt the city budget for FY 2022-2023 (Ordinance No. 4433)
- Largest spending item: Bid #93-22: Purchase 35 mast arm poles for traffic signal rebuilds — $463,999 — $463,999
Ceremonial · 2 items routine
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Invocation by Jennifer Justice
Jennifer Justice will deliver the invocation to open the meeting.
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Pledge of Allegiance led by Jennifer Justice
Jennifer Justice will lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas flags.
Public comments · 1 item routine
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Public comment period for residents
Residents who submitted public comment cards will have an opportunity to address the council.
Consent agenda
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Bid #88-22: Annual contract for concrete repair with EM Construction
The council is asked to authorize an annual requirements contract with Medrano Enterprises dba EM Construction to perform concrete repair work at unit prices.
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Bid #90-22: Annual contract with Executive Press for Eisemann Center programs
The council is asked to authorize an annual requirements contract with Executive Press for printing or production services related to Eisemann Center Presents programs, at unit prices.
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Bid #93-22: Purchase 35 mast arm poles for traffic signal rebuilds — $463,999
The council is asked to authorize a $463,999 purchase order to Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc. for 35 mast arm poles used in traffic signal rebuilds, purchased cooperatively through HGAC Contract #PE05-21.
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Bid #94-22: Purchase ballistic helmets for Police Department — $132,556.53
The council is asked to authorize a $132,556.53 purchase order to Lionheart Alliance for ballistic helmets for the Police Department, purchased cooperatively through U.S. GSA Contract #47QSWA20D001M.
Public hearings
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Public hearing on the proposed FY 2022-2023 city budget
The council will hold a public hearing to receive resident input on the proposed city budget for the fiscal year running October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023.
This is residents' formal opportunity to comment on how the city plans to spend public money in the coming year.
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Adopt the city budget for FY 2022-2023 (Ordinance No. 4433)
Council will consider adopting the official city budget for fiscal year October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023.
The adopted budget determines city services, staffing levels, and capital projects that will affect residents throughout the coming year.
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Set the 2022 property tax rate at $0.56095 per $100 valuation (Ordinance No. 4434)
Council will consider an ordinance setting the city's property tax rate for 2022 at $0.56095 per $100 of assessed property value.
This rate directly determines how much Richardson property owners will owe in city property taxes on their 2022 assessed values.
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Ratify the property tax increase reflected in the FY 2022-2023 budget
State law requires the council to take a separate vote to ratify the property tax revenue increase built into the newly adopted budget.
This vote formally acknowledges that the adopted budget includes a property tax increase affecting Richardson taxpayers.
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Setting library service fees for the Richardson Public Library
The council is being asked to adopt Resolution No. 22-20, which establishes the schedule of fees for services at the Richardson Public Library.
The fees set by this resolution will determine what residents pay for library services going forward.
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Invocation by Jennifer Justice
Jennifer Justice will deliver the invocation to open the meeting.
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Pledge of Allegiance led by Jennifer Justice
Jennifer Justice will lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas flags.
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Invocation by Jennifer Justice
Jennifer Justice will deliver the invocation to open the meeting.
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Pledge of Allegiance led by Jennifer Justice
Jennifer Justice will lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas flags.
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Approve minutes of the August 22, 2022 meeting
Council will review and approve the official minutes from its August 22, 2022 meeting.
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Public comment period for visitors
Residents who signed up to speak may address the council on any topic.
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Public hearing on the proposed FY 2022-2023 city budget
The council will hold a required public hearing so residents can comment on the proposed city budget for the fiscal year running October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023.
This is residents' formal opportunity to weigh in before the council votes to adopt the budget.
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Adopt the city budget for FY 2022-2023 (Ordinance No. 4433)
Council will vote on Ordinance No. 4433 to officially adopt the city's operating budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2022 and ending September 30, 2023.
This vote sets the city's spending plan for the coming year, determining which services, projects, and programs receive funding.
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Set the 2022 property tax rate at $0.56095 per $100 value (Ordinance No. 4434)
Council will vote on Ordinance No. 4434 to levy the 2022 property tax rate at $0.56095 per $100 of assessed valuation on all taxable property in Richardson as of January 1, 2022.
This rate directly determines how much property owners in Richardson will owe in city property taxes for 2022.
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Ratify the property tax increase reflected in the FY 2022-2023 adopted budget
Council will formally ratify the property tax revenue increase built into the FY 2022-2023 budget, a separate vote required by state law whenever the adopted budget raises property tax revenue.
State law requires this separate ratification vote; without it the tax increase in the budget would not be valid.
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Setting library service fees for the Richardson Public Library
The council is being asked to adopt Resolution No. 22-20, which establishes the schedule of fees for services at the Richardson Public Library.
The fees set by this resolution will determine what residents pay for library services going forward.
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 city operations in the wake of a fire at City Hall that occurred on Monday, August 22, 2022.
A fire at City Hall may disrupt city services that residents depend on; this update will explain the current status and any impacts.
Executive session
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Executive session: legal consultation on Walker et al. v. City of Richardson
The council will meet in closed session to consult with the city attorney about a pending federal lawsuit, Walker et al. v. City of Richardson, Texas et al., U.S. District Court Cause No. 3:22-CV-01164-X.
Other business · 2 items routine
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Approval of minutes from the August 22, 2022 meeting
Council will review and approve the official minutes from its previous meeting on August 22, 2022.
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Report on items of community interest
Council members and staff share informational updates on matters of interest to the Richardson community.