CouncilTrac · Meeting
City Council — March 3, 2025
Meeting summary
13 agenda items · 3 consent items · $258,162 in spending items
- Largest spending item: Approve a $258,162.30 change order for demolition of old City Hall — $258,162.30
Ceremonial · 3 items routine
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Invocation by Ken Hutchenrider
The meeting opens with an invocation delivered by Ken Hutchenrider.
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Pledge of Allegiance to U.S. and Texas flags
Ken Hutchenrider leads the Pledge of Allegiance to both the U.S. and Texas flags.
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Recognition of Mike Eastland's retirement after 58 years serving North Texas
The council honors Mike Eastland on his retirement from the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) following 58 years of service to the North Texas region.
Public comments · 1 item routine
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Public comments on agenda items and visitors forum
Residents may address the council on items appearing on tonight's agenda or on other topics of community interest.
Consent agenda
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Approve state EMS license for Falck Southwest Corp. to provide ambulance service in Richardson
The council is asked to approve the issuance of a Texas Department of State Health Services EMS license to Falck Southwest Corp. (doing business as Falck) and authorize the required letter of notification, allowing Falck to legally provide emergency medical services in Richardson.
This license is required for Falck to operate ambulances in the city, directly affecting emergency medical response available to residents.
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Approve a $258,162.30 change order for demolition of old City Hall
The council is asked to authorize a change order increasing contract #324000299 with Custard Construction Services by $258,162.30 for the demolition of the old City Hall building.
This change order increases the cost of the old City Hall demolition project, adding to the amount spent on that city-owned property.
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Adopt ordinance abandoning a right-of-way at Greenville Avenue and Plano Road
The council is asked to adopt Ordinance No. 4539, which formally abandons a portion of city right-of-way at the southwest corner of Greenville Avenue and Plano Road. Existing easement rights of others are preserved, and the city will be indemnified against damages arising from the abandonment.
Abandoning this right-of-way transfers the city's interest in that strip of land, which could affect future access or development at that corner.
Discussion
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Discussion of the city's 2023–2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Council will review and discuss the city's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for fiscal year 2023–2024, which summarizes the city's financial health and accountability.
The ACFR is the primary public document showing how the city spent and managed taxpayer dollars over the past fiscal year.
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Discussion of the Richardson Adult Literacy Center
Council will review and discuss the Richardson Adult Literacy Center and its programs.
The outcome of this discussion could affect the city's support for or involvement with adult literacy services available to Richardson residents.
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Discussion of the Richardson Police Department's 2024 annual review
Council will review and discuss the Richardson Police Department's annual report covering activities and performance during 2024.
The annual review gives residents a look at policing trends, crime statistics, and department priorities in Richardson.
Executive session
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Closed session: board and commission appointments
The council will meet in private to discuss filling seats on the City Plan Commission and the Zoning Board of Adjustment/Building and Standards Commission.
Other business · 2 items routine
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Approval of minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting
The council is asked to approve the official record of its previous meeting held on February 24, 2025.
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Staff report on items of community interest
City staff will provide the council with an informational update on various items of community interest.