CouncilTrac · Meeting
City Council — July 10, 2023
Meeting summary
20 agenda items · 6 public hearings · 7 consent items · $19.26M in spending items · 2 zoning cases
- Public hearing: Special permit for a mobile food vending trailer at 101 S. Coit Rd.
- Public hearing: Discussion: Network of Community Ministries overview
- Largest spending item: Purchase P25 radio system upgrade for $16,700,000 — $16,700,000
- Action item: Special permit for a massage establishment at 1551 E. Spring Valley Rd.
Ceremonial · 2 items routine
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Invocation by Curtis Dorian
Curtis Dorian will deliver the opening invocation.
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Pledge of Allegiance led by Curtis Dorian
Curtis Dorian 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
Residents who submitted public comment cards will have the opportunity to address the council.
Consent agenda
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Award contract for Glenville Drive property activation, Apollo Road phase
The council will consider awarding Bid #56-23 to 2L Construction, LLC for the Glenville Drive Property Activation Apollo Road Property Phase, including Alternate 1, for $1,866,142.
This construction project will activate city-owned property along Apollo Road, potentially improving that area for residents.
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Annual contract for street banner installation and removal
The council will consider authorizing an annual requirements contract for the installation and removal of street banners, with an estimated annual expenditure of $65,000.
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Purchase 34 Dell laptops and power cords for $103,156
The council will consider authorizing a purchase order to Dell Marketing, LP for 34 Dell laptops and 34 power cords through State of Texas DIR Contract #DIR-TSO-3763 at a total cost of $103,156.
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Annual contract for traffic signal controller hardware, est. $60,000
The council will consider authorizing an annual requirements contract to Texas Highway Products, Ltd for traffic signal controller hardware through BuyBoard Contract #703-23, with an estimated annual expenditure of $60,000.
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Purchase one ambulance (MICU) for the Fire Department for $323,476
The council will consider authorizing a purchase order to Mac Haik Dodge for one Dodge 4500 with a Frazer Type-1 14' Mobile Intensive Care Unit module for the Fire Department through HGAC Contract #AM10-20, at a cost of $323,476.
A new ambulance unit strengthens the Fire Department's emergency medical response capability for Richardson residents.
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Purchase P25 radio system upgrade for $16,700,000
The council will consider authorizing a $16,700,000 purchase order to Motorola Solutions for a P25-compliant radio system upgrade, including warranty and subscription licensing, through HGAC Contract #RA05-12.
Upgrading the city's radio system ensures reliable communications for police, fire, and other public safety personnel responding to emergencies.
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Purchase low-voltage wiring installation for temporary City Hall for $137,581.46
The council will consider authorizing a purchase order to Network Cabling Services for installation of low-voltage wiring and accessories at the temporary City Hall through State of Texas DIR Contract #DIR-CPO-4782, at a cost of $137,581.46.
Public hearings
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Special permit for a mobile food vending trailer at 101 S. Coit Rd.
A public hearing will be held on an application to allow a mobile food vending trailer to operate at the Dal-Rich Towne Square Shopping Center at 101 S. Coit Rd., under Ordinance No. 4329.
Residents near or who shop at Dal-Rich Towne Square would gain a new food vendor option if the permit is approved.
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Discussion: Network of Community Ministries overview
The council will review and discuss information about the Network of Community Ministries, a local nonprofit serving residents in need.
This discussion informs the council about community social services available to Richardson residents.
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Discussion: Community Crime Map presentation
The council will review and discuss the Community Crime Map, which shows crime data across Richardson.
This briefing helps residents and council members understand local crime trends and public safety conditions.
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Discussion: FY 2023-2024 streets and alleys maintenance strategies
The council will review and discuss the city's planned maintenance strategies for streets and alleys in the upcoming fiscal year.
These strategies determine which roads and alleys get repaired and how city maintenance dollars are prioritized for residents.
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Discussion: FY 2023-2024 fleet operations overview
The council will review and discuss how the city manages and maintains its vehicle fleet for the upcoming fiscal year.
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Discussion: FY 2023-2024 facilities services maintenance strategies
The council will review and discuss the city's maintenance plans for city-owned facilities in the upcoming fiscal year.
Action items
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Special permit for a massage establishment at 1551 E. Spring Valley Rd.
The council will consider adopting Ordinance No. 4467 to grant a special permit allowing a massage establishment to operate at 1551 E. Spring Valley Road, a property currently zoned LR-M(2) Local Retail.
Approval would allow a new massage business to open at this Spring Valley Road location.
Executive session
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Closed session: economic development negotiations near W. Belt Line Rd./U.S. 75
The council will meet privately under Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to discuss economic development negotiations related to a commercial development in the W. Belt Line Rd./U.S. 75 area.
Other business · 2 items routine
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Approval of minutes from June 12 and June 19, 2023 meetings
The council will review and approve the official meeting minutes from its June 12, 2023 and June 19, 2023 sessions.
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Staff report on items of community interest
Staff will provide the council with a report on various items of community interest.