CouncilTrac · Meeting
City Council — December 2, 2024
Meeting summary
21 agenda items · 12 consent items · $1.31M in spending items
- Largest spending item: Purchase order to Simon Roofing for Municipal Court and Community Events Building roof replacement — $576,773 (Bid #28-25) — $576,773
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 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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Resolution asking state and federal legislators to support Richardson's legislative agenda
Resolution No. 24-29 formally requests members of the 89th Texas Legislative Session and the 119th U.S. Congress to support the City of Richardson's legislative priorities.
This resolution signals to state and federal lawmakers the policy positions Richardson wants them to champion on the city's behalf.
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Approve 2022 Homeland Security Grant terms and designate authorized grant official
Resolution No. 24-30 approves the terms and conditions for the 2022 Homeland Security Grant Program funds and authorizes the Director of Emergency Management to serve as the official responsible for managing the grant.
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Annual contract with SpeedPro Richardson for banners and signs (Bid #05-25)
Council will consider authorizing an annual requirements contract with SpeedPro Richardson to supply banners and signs at unit prices as needed throughout the year.
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Annual contract with Protect Environmental Services for hazmat emergency response (Bid #08-25)
Council will consider authorizing an annual requirements contract with Protect Environmental Services, Inc. to provide hazardous materials emergency response services at unit prices.
Having a contracted hazmat response provider helps ensure the city can quickly respond to chemical or environmental emergencies.
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Annual street sweeping contract with Sweeping Corporation of America (Bid #16-25)
Council will consider authorizing an annual requirements contract with Sweeping Corporation of America, LLC to perform street sweeping services at unit prices.
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Purchase order to Falkenberg Construction for Service Center lobby vestibule upgrade — $123,488.82 (Bid #26-25)
Council will consider authorizing a $123,488.82 purchase order to Falkenberg Construction Company to upgrade the lobby vestibule at the Service Center, using BuyBoard cooperative contract #728-24.
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Purchase order to The Stovall Corporation for Service Center fuel dispenser replacement — $78,720 (Bid #27-25)
Council will consider authorizing a $78,720 purchase order to The Stovall Corporation to replace fuel dispensers and a DEF dispenser at the Service Center, using BuyBoard cooperative contract #673-22.
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Purchase order to Simon Roofing for Municipal Court and Community Events Building roof replacement — $576,773 (Bid #28-25)
Council will consider authorizing a $576,773 purchase order to Simon Roofing & Sheet Metal to replace the roofs on the Municipal Court and Community Events Building, using TIPS cooperative contract #24060401.
A failing roof on a public building can lead to more costly damage and service disruptions if not addressed.
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Purchase 12 thermal imaging cameras for Fire Department — $88,903 (Bid #29-25)
Council will consider authorizing an $88,903 purchase order to Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc. for twelve Bullard thermal imaging cameras for the Fire Department, using BuyBoard cooperative contract #698-23.
Thermal imaging cameras help firefighters locate people and hot spots inside smoke-filled buildings, improving firefighter and resident safety.
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Replace treadmills and fitness equipment at Heights Recreation Center — $56,051.83 (Bid #30-25)
Council will consider authorizing a $56,051.83 purchase order to Comm-Fit Holdings, LLC for replacement treadmills and other fitness equipment at Heights Recreation Center, using BuyBoard cooperative contract #665-22.
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Purchase and install new playground equipment at Foxboro Park — $387,528.43 (Bid #31-25)
Council will consider authorizing a $387,528.43 purchase order to WeBuildFun, Inc. for the purchase and installation of new playground equipment at Foxboro Park, using BuyBoard cooperative contract #679-22.
This renovation will update the playground equipment available to families at Foxboro Park.
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Report on items of community interest
Staff will present a routine report on items of general community interest.
Discussion
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Review 2025 city council meeting and election calendars
Council will review and discuss the proposed schedule of regular council meetings and the election calendar for 2025.
Executive session
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Executive session: economic development negotiations near U.S. 75 corridors
The council will meet in closed session under Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to discuss economic development negotiations related to commercial development in the U.S. 75/Main St., U.S. 75/E. Arapaho Rd., and U.S. 75/E. Renner Rd. areas.
Other business · 4 items routine
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Approve minutes from November 11, 2024 meetings
Council will consider approving the official minutes from the regular meeting and the special called meeting held on November 11, 2024.
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Appointments and reappointments to eight city boards and commissions
Council will consider filling seats on the Animal Services Advisory Commission, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, City Plan Commission, Cultural Arts Commission, Library Board, Parks and Recreation Commission, Sign Control Board, and the Zoning Board of Adjustment/Building and Standards Commission.
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Create a Charter Commission and adopt its operating guidelines
Council will consider adopting Ordinance No. 4524, which formally creates a Charter Commission and establishes the guidelines under which it will operate.
A Charter Commission could recommend changes to the foundational document that governs how Richardson's city government is structured and operates.
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Appoint members to the Charter Review Commission
Council will select the individuals who will serve on the newly established Charter Review Commission.
The people appointed will review and potentially recommend changes to the city charter, which is the foundation of Richardson's local government.