CouncilTrac · Meeting
City Council — May 6, 2024
Meeting summary
15 agenda items · 6 consent items · $3.01M in spending items
- Largest spending item: Award $1.75 million contract to repair alleys in five neighborhoods — $1,751,295
Ceremonial · 3 items routine
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Invocation by Joe Corcoran
Joe Corcoran will deliver the opening invocation.
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Pledge of Allegiance led by Joe Corcoran
Joe Corcoran will lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas flags.
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Recognize winners of the MLK Essay Contest and Black History Month Art Contest
Council will honor the winning students from the Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest and the Black History Month Art Contest.
Public comments · 1 item routine
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Public comments on agenda items and visitors forum
Residents may address the council on agenda items or other topics during the open visitors forum.
Consent agenda
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Adopt updated tree preservation and conservation rules city-wide
Council will consider adopting Ordinance No. 4496, which rewrites Chapter 22.5 of city code in its entirety to update regulations for tree mitigation, protection, and preservation.
The new rules will affect what property owners and developers must do when trees are removed or disturbed anywhere in Richardson.
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Award $1.75 million contract to repair alleys in five neighborhoods
Council will award Bid #04-24 to Muniz Construction, Inc. for the 2021 Bond Alley Group 2 Project, covering Chestnut Hill Ln., Aurora Dr., Elk Grove Dr., Georgetown Dr., and Windsong Trail, for $1,751,295.
This bond-funded project will repair alleys serving residents in five neighborhoods.
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Award $205,000 contract for erosion control at Breckinridge Park
Council will award Bid #42-24 to Stoic Civil Construction, Inc. for erosion control work at Breckinridge Park at Renner Road for $205,000.
The project will address erosion issues in one of Richardson's larger parks, helping protect park land and infrastructure.
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Award $456,035 contract to demolish old City Hall building
Council will award Bid #79-24 to Custard Construction Services to demolish the old City Hall through the TIPS cooperative purchasing contract #211001 for $456,035.27, plus $40,000 in owner's contingency.
Demolition of the old City Hall will clear the site for future city use.
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Award $374,000 contract to rebuild Sherrill Park Golf Course restrooms
Council will award Bid #82-24 to Falkenberg Construction Co. through BuyBoard contract #728-24 to reconstruct the Course 2 restroom facility at Sherrill Park Golf Course for $373,959.90, plus $15,000 in owner's contingency.
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Purchase four Ford Interceptor SUVs for $227,545 via cooperative contract
Council will authorize a purchase order to Rush Truck Center through BuyBoard contract #724-23 for four Ford Interceptor SUVs at $227,545.14.
Discussion
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Review the Eisemann Center Presents 2024–2025 performance season
Council will review and discuss the upcoming 2024–2025 season lineup for the Eisemann Center Presents program.
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Review state and federal housing grant opportunities
Council will review and discuss available state and federal housing grant programs that Richardson may pursue.
Grant funding could help the city support housing programs or improvements that benefit residents.
Other business · 3 items routine
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Approve minutes of the April 22, 2024 council meeting
Council will review and approve the official record of its April 22, 2024 meeting.
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Appoint and reappoint members to six city boards and commissions
Council will consider appointments and reappointments to the Community Inclusion and Engagement Commission, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, City Plan Commission, Library Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment/Building and Standards Commission, and the Eisemann Center Foundation Board.
These volunteer boards shape city decisions on planning, zoning, transportation, libraries, and the arts, so filling vacancies keeps them functioning.
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Staff report on items of community interest
Staff will provide council with an informational report on topics of community interest.