CouncilTrac · Meeting
City Council — May 8, 2023
Meeting summary
20 agenda items · 12 consent items · $58.95M in spending items
- Largest spending item: Approve $15.07 million GMP amendment for 825 Pressure Zone water expansion — $57,526,468
Ceremonial · 3 items routine
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Invocation by Joe Corcoran
The meeting opens with an invocation delivered by Joe Corcoran.
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Pledge of Allegiance led by Joe Corcoran
Joe Corcoran leads the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas flags.
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Eisemann Center announces its 2023/2024 performance season
The council receives a presentation on the upcoming 2023/2024 season at the Eisemann Center.
Public comments · 1 item routine
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Public comment — visitor acknowledgement
The council acknowledges residents who submitted public comment cards for this meeting.
Consent agenda
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Zoning change and special permit at 1001 S. Sherman Street
This ordinance would grant a special development plan modifying development standards under the Main Street/Central Expressway Form Based Code and a special permit for roughly 2.5 acres at 1001 S. Sherman Street, currently zoned PD Planned Development Main Street/Central Expressway (Creative Corporate Sub-District).
Changes to development standards and a special permit at this site could affect the type, scale, and use of whatever is built or operated there.
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Richardson joins statewide opioid lawsuit settlements
Resolution No. 23-11 authorizes Richardson to accept settlements with Walmart, Walgreens, Allergan, Teva, Janssen, Endo/Par, Distributor, and CVS related to the statewide opioid litigation, and allows the city to participate in any future Texas opioid settlements. Settlement funds will be allocated according to the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council term sheet.
Joining these settlements will bring Richardson a share of opioid abatement funds that could be used to address the impacts of the opioid crisis in the community.
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License agreement with UT Dallas for staging area near Northside Pump Station
Resolution No. 23-12 authorizes the City Manager to sign a staging area license agreement with the UT System (for UT Dallas) to use land next to the Northside Pump Station for contractor parking, offices, and equipment storage related to the City's 825 Pressure Zone water project.
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Contract award for La Mesa Drive water main replacement — $430,193
The council is asked to award Bid #37-23 to Aushill Construction LLC in the amount of $430,193 to replace the water main on La Mesa Drive.
Replacing aging water mains maintains reliable water service and reduces the risk of breaks in that neighborhood.
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Annual contract for traffic sign materials — $60,000
Bid #79-23 requests authorization for a cooperative annual requirements contract with Centerline Supply, Inc. through BuyBoard Contract #703-23, for up to $60,000 in materials used to repair, maintain, and replace traffic signs across the city.
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Audio-visual system for temporary City Hall council chamber — $62,075
Bid #79-23 recommends awarding Swagit Productions, LLC a cooperative contract in the amount of $62,075 to purchase and install an audio-visual system in the council chamber at temporary City Hall, using State of Texas DIR Contract #DIR-CPO-5083 and TIPS Contract #220105.
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Second audio-visual system for temporary City Hall council chamber — $76,531.69
Bid #80-23 recommends awarding Designs That Compute d/b/a Visionality a cooperative contract of $76,531.69 to purchase and install an audio-visual system in the council chamber at temporary City Hall, using State of Texas DIR Contracts #DIR-CPO-5092 and #DIR-TSO-4025.
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Moving services for library renovation project — $153,514.73
Bid #82-23 recommends awarding Library Interiors of Texas a cooperative contract of $153,514.73 through BuyBoard Contract #667-22 to handle moving services for the library renovation project.
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Toughbook laptops for fire vehicles — $185,880.50
Bid #83-23 requests authorization to issue a purchase order to GTS Technology Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $185,880.50 for Toughbook laptops for fire department vehicles through State of Texas DIR Contract #DIR-TSO-4025.
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Annual contract for turf and plant care products — $320,000
Bid #84-23 requests authorization for a cooperative annual requirements contract with Harrell's LLC through BuyBoard Contract #706-23, for up to $320,000 in fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and other plant nutrition products used across city properties.
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Decrease contract for Copper Ridge water tank rehabilitation by $132,050
The council is asked to approve a change order that decreases Contract #321000371 with Viking Industrial Painting, LLC for the Copper Ridge Elevated Storage Tank rehabilitation project by $132,050.
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Approve $15.07 million GMP amendment for 825 Pressure Zone water expansion
The council is asked to authorize GMP Amendment No. 3 to the Construction Manager at Risk agreement with Archer Western Construction, LLC in the amount of $15,073,964, bringing the total contract to $57,526,468, for construction of North Texas Municipal Water District waterline and metering station improvements to expand the city's 825 Pressure Zone water distribution capacity.
This large water infrastructure investment expands the city's water distribution capacity, which supports long-term reliability of water service for residents and businesses.
Discussion
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Review second-quarter financial report for FY 2022-2023 budget
The council reviews and discusses the city's financial performance at the halfway point of the fiscal year 2022-2023 operating budget.
This check-in lets residents know whether city finances are on track for the year and whether any spending adjustments may be needed.
Other business · 3 items routine
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Approve minutes of April 24 and May 1, 2023 meetings
The council considers approving the official meeting minutes from its April 24, 2023 and May 1, 2023 sessions.
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Recognition of Public Services Week
The council presents a recognition honoring Public Services Week.
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Report on items of community interest
Council members share informational updates on community events and items of general interest; no action is taken.