CouncilTrac · Meeting
City Council — November 11, 2024
Meeting summary
19 agenda items · 1 public hearing · 13 consent items · $9.64M in spending items
- Public hearing: Adopt the Envision Richardson Comprehensive Plan and update the Future Land Use Map
- Largest spending item: Approve $4,835,694 five-year cooperative purchase of Axon equipment and services for the Police Department — $4,835,694
Ceremonial · 2 items routine
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Invocation by Arefin Shamsul
The meeting opens with an invocation delivered by Arefin Shamsul.
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Pledge of Allegiance led by Arefin Shamsul
Arefin Shamsul leads the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas flags.
Public comments · 1 item routine
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Public comments on agenda items and visitors forum
Residents may address the council about items on the agenda or other community topics.
Consent agenda
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Grant a special permit for an indoor commercial entertainment use at 1002 N. Central Expressway
Ordinance No. 4520 would grant a special permit allowing an indoor commercial entertainment business to operate at 1002 N. Central Expressway, a property already zoned as part of the Collins/Arapaho TOD & Innovation District Form Based Code (Station Area Sub-District).
This adds an entertainment use to a transit-oriented district near a DART station, which could affect traffic and activity levels in that area.
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Amend Eastside Planned Development to add signage rules at Central Expressway and Campbell Road
Ordinance No. 4521 would amend the existing Eastside Planned Development (PD Ordinance No. 3535) for approximately 14.787 acres at the southeast corner of Central Expressway and East Campbell Road by adding a new signage subsection to the district's special conditions.
The change establishes specific sign standards for a large planned development at a prominent intersection, affecting how businesses there can advertise.
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Correct a scrivener's error in Ordinance No. 4498
Ordinance No. 4522 would fix a clerical (scrivener's) error in previously adopted Ordinance No. 4498.
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Adopt the City of Richardson Investment Policy
Resolution No. 24-28 would formally adopt the City of Richardson's Investment Policy, which governs how the city manages and invests public funds.
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Award $1,115,493 contract for Dalhart and Portsmouth Drive waterline replacement
The council is asked to award Bid #100-24 to Muniz Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,115,493 to replace water lines on Dalhart Drive and Portsmouth Drive.
Replacing aging waterlines improves water reliability and reduces the risk of breaks for residents in those neighborhoods.
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Issue annual contract to Fannin Tree Farm for tree furnishing and installation
Bid #01-25 would authorize an annual requirements contract with Fannin Tree Farm Southwest, LLC to supply and plant trees for the city at unit prices on an as-needed basis.
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Award $3,184,555 contract for Main Street Phase II reconstruction from Greenville Avenue to Abrams Road
Bid #06-25 would award a construction contract to Urban InfraConstruction, LLC for $3,184,555 to complete Phase II of the Main Street project, running from Greenville Avenue to Abrams Road.
This street reconstruction project will affect traffic patterns and access along that segment of Main Street while work is underway, and will improve the roadway when complete.
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Purchase a communication trailer from Advantage Trailer for $64,900
Bid #09-25 would authorize purchasing a communication trailer from Advantage Trailer for $64,900 to support city operations.
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Approve $4,835,694 five-year cooperative purchase of Axon equipment and services for the Police Department
Bid #19-25 would authorize a five-year cooperative purchase of Axon equipment, software, and services for the Richardson Police Department totaling $4,835,694 through BuyBoard Contract #743-24.
Axon products (such as body cameras and related software) are central to police accountability and evidence management, making this a significant long-term public safety investment.
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Issue annual cooperative contract to Grainger for building maintenance supplies, estimated at $100,000
Bid #20-25 would authorize an annual requirements contract with Grainger for building maintenance, repair, and operations supplies and equipment through BuyBoard Contract #756-24, with an estimated annual spend of $100,000 based on percentage discounts.
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Purchase solid waste containers from Roll-Offs USA for $84,612
Bid #21-25 would authorize a purchase order to Roll-Offs USA for $84,612 to buy solid waste containers through BuyBoard Contract #686-22.
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Purchase battery replacements for Fire Training Center and Emergency Management systems for $51,756.50
Bid #22-25 would authorize a purchase order to GTS Technology Solutions, Inc. for $51,756.50 to replace batteries in the uninterruptible power protection systems at the Fire Training Center and the Emergency Management facility, using DIR contracts DIR-CPO-4751, DIR-CPO-4754, and DIR-CPO-5097.
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Authorize up to $200,000 purchase order to Spectrum Gulf Coast for overhead fiber line relocation
Bid #23-25 would authorize a purchase order to Spectrum Gulf Coast, LLC for up to $200,000 to relocate overhead fiber utility lines.
Public hearings
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Adopt the Envision Richardson Comprehensive Plan and update the Future Land Use Map
The council will hold a public hearing and then vote on Ordinance No. 4523, which would officially adopt the Envision Richardson Comprehensive Plan and amend the city's Future Land Use Plan to reflect it.
The comprehensive plan guides land-use decisions, development priorities, and city investments for years to come, shaping what gets built where across Richardson.
Other business · 2 items routine
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Approve minutes from seven recent council meetings
The council is asked to approve the official minutes from meetings held September 23, October 7, October 14, October 21, October 28, November 4, and a special called meeting also on November 4, 2024.
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Staff report on items of community interest
City staff will share updates and announcements of general community interest.