City Council — April 24, 2023

Consent agenda

• Approved on consent Item 10A1 Consent Zoning

  Ordinance rezoning 2100 Alamo Road to allow a dog daycare and boarding kennel

  Ordinance No. 4456 would rezone a 2.5-acre tract at 2100 Alamo Road from LR-M(2) Local Retail to a Planned Development that permits a dog daycare and boarding kennel, including a concept plan and special permit.

  Neighbors near 2100 Alamo Road would have a dog daycare and boarding facility operating on the site if this passes.

  • Rezoning
  • Special permit
• Approved on consent Item 10A2 Consent Zoning

  Ordinance granting special permit for a massage establishment at 210 E. Spring Valley Rd.

  Ordinance No. 4457 would grant a special permit for a massage establishment at 210 E. Spring Valley Road, which is within the Main Street/Central Expressway Form Based Code Planned Development (Centennial Green Sub-District).

  • Special permit
  • Form-based code
• Approved on consent Item 10A3 Consent Ordinance

  Adopt Supplement No. 31 to the Richardson Code of Ordinances

  Ordinance No. 4458 would formally incorporate recent ordinance changes into Supplement No. 31 of the city's official Code of Ordinances.

• Approved on consent Item 10A4 Consent Budget & tax

  Ordinance authorizing the sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023

  Ordinance No. 4459 would authorize the issuance and sale of the City of Richardson, Texas General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023, set parameters for the sale, and delegate certain details to an authorized city official.

  These bonds fund capital projects approved by voters and represent a long-term financial obligation for the city.

  • Bonds & debt
• Approved on consent Item 10A5 Consent Budget & tax

  Ordinance authorizing sale of Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2023

  Ordinance No. 4460 would authorize the issuance and sale of the City of Richardson, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2023, set sale parameters, and delegate certain matters to an authorized city official.

  Certificates of obligation are a form of city debt that does not require voter approval and will be repaid through taxes and revenues.

  • Bonds & debt
• Approved on consent Item 10A6 Consent Budget & tax

  Ordinance authorizing sale of Taxable Certificates of Obligation, Series 2023A

  Ordinance No. 4461 would authorize the issuance and sale of the City of Richardson, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Taxable Series 2023A, set sale parameters, and delegate certain matters to an authorized city official.

  This is an additional tranche of city debt, issued on a taxable basis, that will be repaid through taxes and revenues.

  • Bonds & debt
• Approved on consent Item 10A7 Consent Ordinance

  Ordinance adopting the 2021 International Fire Code

  Ordinance No. 4462 would update the city's code to adopt the 2021 edition of the International Fire Code, including Appendices B, D, H, I, and N, along with local amendments.

  Updated fire codes set the safety standards for buildings where residents live, work, and gather.

  • Fire & EMS
• Approved on consent Item 10A8 Consent Ordinance

  Ordinance adopting the 2020 National Electrical Code

  Ordinance No. 4463 would update the city's electrical code by adopting the National Electrical Code, 2020 Edition (NFPA 70), covering electrical contractor requirements and installation standards.

  Updated electrical standards affect the safety and cost of any electrical work done on homes and businesses in Richardson.

• Approved on consent Item 10A9 Consent Ordinance

  Ordinance adopting 2021 editions of multiple International construction codes

  Ordinance No. 4464 would update the city's code to adopt 2021 editions of eight model codes covering building, residential construction, energy conservation, fuel gas, mechanical systems, plumbing, existing buildings, and swimming pools and spas, along with local amendments.

  These codes set the baseline safety and efficiency standards for nearly all construction, renovation, and installation work in Richardson.

  • Housing
• Approved on consent Item 10B1 Consent Contracts & purchasing $1,085,035

  Award $1,085,035 contract for Floyd Branch utility hole replacement

  Staff recommends awarding Bid #11-23 to DFW Services in the amount of $1,085,035 to replace utility holes at the Floyd Branch location.

  This project maintains underground infrastructure that prevents sewer failures affecting residents.

  • Contracts
  • Purchasing & RFPs
  • Water & sewer
• Approved on consent Item 10B2 Consent Contracts & purchasing $1,413,800

  Award $1,413,800 contract for Apollo Road Property Phase I improvements

  Staff recommends awarding Bid #38-23 to A&C Construction, Inc. for $1,413,800 (including Alternate 1) for Phase I improvements at the Apollo Road property, and authorizing a change order to decrease the contract by $291,316.

  This project improves a city-owned property and the change order will reduce the final cost to taxpayers.

  • Contracts
  • Purchasing & RFPs
  • City property
• Approved on consent Item 10B3 Consent Contracts & purchasing $691,647.50

  Award $691,647.50 contract for 2022 sanitary sewer capacity improvements

  Staff recommends awarding Bid #41-23 to Horseshoe Construction, Inc. for $691,647.50 to carry out 2022 Capacity, Management, Operation & Maintenance sanitary sewer improvements.

  These improvements help maintain and increase the capacity of the city's sewer system, reducing the risk of backups and overflows for residents.

  • Contracts
  • Purchasing & RFPs
  • Water & sewer
• Approved on consent Item 10B4 Consent Contracts & purchasing $61,563.22

  Award $61,563.22 contract for asbestos abatement and demolition of two Breckinridge Park buildings

  Staff recommends awarding Bid #72-23 to Intercon Environmental, Inc. for $61,563.22 through cooperative purchasing contract TIPS #RCSP 211001 to remove asbestos and demolish two buildings at Breckinridge Park.

  Removing asbestos-containing structures at a public park eliminates a health hazard for residents who use the park.

  • Contracts
  • Purchasing & RFPs
  • Parks & trails
• Approved on consent Item 10B5 Consent Contracts & purchasing $1,715,000

  Award $1,715,000 contract for City Hall and Library temporary relocation improvements

  Staff recommends awarding Bid #73-23 to Core Construction for $1,715,000 through cooperative purchasing contract TIPS #200201 to build out temporary space for City Hall and Library operations during a relocation.

  This project prepares a temporary location so City Hall and Library services can continue uninterrupted for residents during a transition.

  • Contracts
  • Purchasing & RFPs
  • City property
  • Library

Public hearings

• Approved Public hearing Item 8 Ordinance

  Public hearing on proposed updates to building and residential codes

  Residents may comment on proposed regional and local amendments to the 2021 International Building Code and the 2021 International Residential Code. These codes set construction standards for commercial buildings and homes.

  Updated building codes affect construction quality and costs for anyone building, remodeling, or buying a home or commercial property in Richardson.

  • Housing
• Approved Public hearing Item 9 Zoning

  Public hearing on special permit for a 215-unit apartment building at 1001 S. Sherman St.

  Council will hold a public hearing on Zoning File 23-01, a request to approve a special development plan and special permit for a 2.5-acre lot at 1001 S. Sherman Street. The applicant wants to build a 5-story apartment building with 215 units in an area currently zoned as the Main Street/Central Expressway PD Planned Development (Creative Corporate Sub-District).

  If approved, a new 215-unit residential building would be added near Spring Valley Road and Sherman Street, bringing more housing to the corridor and changing its character.

  • Special permit
  • Rezoning
  • Housing
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Discussion

• Discussed Item 5 Discussion

  Council discusses the 2023 general obligation bonds and certificates of obligation sale

  Council will review and discuss the upcoming sale of general obligation bonds and certificates of obligation for 2023. This is a briefing session ahead of the formal votes appearing later on the agenda.

  This debt will fund city capital projects and its terms affect how much residents ultimately pay.

  • Bonds & debt
• Discussed Item 6 Discussion

  Council hears library program overview and National Library Week presentation

  Staff will brief the council on library programs and highlight National Library Week.

  • Library
  • Ceremonial & recognition