City Council — February 13, 2023

Consent agenda

• Approved on consent Item 8A1 Consent Ordinance

  Special permit for a golf driving range at 3570 Waterview Parkway

  Ordinance No. 4446 would grant a special permit allowing a golf driving range, golf-related activities, and an outdoor storage area at 3570 Waterview Parkway, a property currently zoned LR-M(1) Local Retail.

  This would allow a new golf-related facility and outdoor storage to operate at that specific Waterview Parkway location.

  • Special permit
  • Rezoning
• Approved on consent Item 8A2 Consent Ordinance $130,000

  Raise homestead exemption for seniors and disabled residents to $130,000

  Ordinance No. 4447 would increase the city's residence homestead exemption for residents age 65 or older and for disabled individuals from $105,000 to $130,000, reducing the taxable value of their homes.

  Eligible seniors and disabled homeowners would see a larger reduction in their taxable home value, which could lower their city property tax bill.

  • Property tax
• Approved on consent Item 8B Consent Resolution

  Authorize interlocal agreement with Dallas County for road improvements and maintenance

  Resolution No. 23-04 would allow the city manager to negotiate and sign a master interlocal agreement with Dallas County covering transportation improvements and maintenance on certain roadways within Richardson's city limits.

  This agreement sets the framework for coordinating road work between the city and the county, potentially affecting how and when shared roads are repaired or improved.

  • Intergovernmental
  • Streets & traffic
• Approved on consent Item 8C1 Consent Contracts & purchasing $490,423

  Award $490,423 contract for Napier Drive reconstruction

  The city recommends awarding Bid #09-23 to Aushill Construction, LLC to reconstruct Napier Drive at a cost of $490,423.00.

  This project will rebuild Napier Drive, improving road conditions for residents and drivers in that area.

  • Streets & traffic
  • Contracts
  • Purchasing & RFPs
• Approved on consent Item 8C2 Consent Contracts & purchasing

  Award annual contract to FBS for screen printing services

  The city requests authorization to issue an annual requirements contract to FBS for screen printing services under Bid #23-23, based on unit prices.

  • Contracts
  • Purchasing & RFPs
• Approved on consent Item 8C3 Consent Contracts & purchasing

  Award annual contract to Nortex Concrete for pavement leveling services

  The city requests authorization to issue an annual requirements contract to Nortex Concrete Lift & Stabilization, Inc. for pavement leveling services under Bid #31-23, based on unit prices.

  • Streets & traffic
  • Contracts
  • Purchasing & RFPs
• Approved on consent Item 8C4 Consent Contracts & purchasing $19,960

  Award cooperative contract to Sunbelt Pools for pool management at $19,960/month

  The city requests authorization to issue an annual cooperative contract to Sunbelt Pools, Inc. for pool management services for the Parks and Recreation Department under Bid #44-23, using BuyBoard Contract #613-20, at a monthly cost of $19,960.

  This contract determines who manages Richardson's public pools, directly affecting the quality and availability of aquatics services for residents.

  • Recreation
  • Contracts
  • Purchasing & RFPs
• Approved on consent Item 8C5 Consent Contracts & purchasing $58,971.47

  Purchase $58,971.47 in fitness equipment for the Fire Department

  The city requests authorization to issue a purchase order to Marathon Fitness for fitness equipment for the Fire Department under Bid #45-23, using BuyBoard Contract #608-20, at a total cost of $58,971.47.

  • Fire & EMS
  • Purchasing & RFPs

Action items

• Approved Item 6 Resolution

  Order a May 6, 2023 general election for mayor and six council seats

  Resolution No. 23-02 would officially call a general election for May 6, 2023, to elect a mayor and six city council members. It also designates polling places, orders required public notices, and authorizes joint election contracts with other entities.

  This is the formal legal step that puts the 2023 Richardson city elections on the calendar and determines where residents will vote.

  • Elections & charter
• Approved Item 7 Resolution

  Order a bond election for May 6, 2023

  Resolution No. 23-03 would call a bond election to be held on May 6, 2023, and sets the rules for conducting that election.

  If approved by voters, the bond election could authorize the city to borrow money for capital projects; residents will decide whether to take on that debt.

  • Elections & charter
  • Bonds & debt

Executive session

• Closed session Item ES Executive session

  Closed session: property near US 75/E. Plano Pkwy. and board appointments

  The council will meet privately to discuss a real estate matter in the US 75/East Plano Parkway area and potential appointments to the City Plan Commission, Civil Service Board, and Zoning Board of Adjustment/Building and Standards Commission.

  • Executive session