CouncilTrac · Meeting
City Council — January 6, 2025
Meeting summary
11 agenda items · 2 consent items · $167,088 in spending items · 1 zoning case
- Largest spending item: Change order adding $167,088 to Interurban Park development contract — $167,088
Ceremonial · 2 items routine
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Invocation by Joe Corcoran
Joe Corcoran will deliver the opening invocation for the meeting.
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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.
Public comments · 1 item routine
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Public comments on agenda items and open visitors forum
Residents may address the council about items on tonight's agenda or on other topics of community interest.
Consent agenda
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Award cooperative contract for plumbing services — Bid #34-25
The city is asking the council to authorize a cooperative annual contract with Amundson Plumbing, LLC for plumbing services, using the unit prices already established under City of Allen Bid #2024-9-62.
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Change order adding $167,088 to Interurban Park development contract
The council will consider authorizing a change order that increases the existing contract with Tegrity Contractors, Inc. (Contract #324000121) for Interurban Park Development by $167,088.
This additional spending will affect the total cost of building out Interurban Park, a public amenity for Richardson residents.
Discussion
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Discussion of the city's Solid Waste Master Plan
The council will review and discuss the Solid Waste Master Plan, which guides how Richardson manages garbage, recycling, and related services.
Decisions stemming from this plan could affect how and how often trash and recycling are collected for Richardson households.
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Update on the new Richardson City Hall and municipal campus project
Staff will present a progress update on the plan to build a new City Hall and improve the surrounding municipal campus.
This project will shape where residents go for city services and could have significant cost implications for the community.
Executive session
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Executive session: economic development negotiations near W. Renner Rd./Alma Rd.
The council will meet in closed session to discuss economic development negotiations related to a commercial development in the W. Renner Rd./Alma Rd. area.
Other business · 3 items routine
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Approval of December 16, 2024 meeting minutes
The council will review and approve the official minutes from its December 16, 2024 meeting.
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Continued public hearing: special permit for a drive-through restaurant at 508 Centennial Blvd (ZF 24-25)
The council is continuing a public hearing on a request to allow a drive-through restaurant inside an existing 3,000-square-foot lease space on a 0.85-acre lot zoned O/C Office/Commercial at 508 Centennial Boulevard, south of Centennial Boulevard and west of Audelia Road.
Approving or denying this permit will determine whether a drive-through restaurant can operate at that specific location, which may affect nearby traffic and land use.
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Staff report on items of community interest
City staff will share informational updates on topics of community interest. No council action is taken on this item.