CouncilTrac · Meeting
City Council — August 25, 2025
Meeting summary
18 agenda items · 8 consent items · $4.46M in spending items
- Largest spending item: Award $2,027,429 contract for arterial and collector street rehabilitation (Bid #70-25) — $2,027,429
- Action item: Resolution adopting the City Council's statement of goals
Ceremonial · 2 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 led by Ken Hutchenrider
Ken Hutchenrider 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 on any agenda item or on topics not otherwise listed on tonight's agenda.
Consent agenda
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Ordinance updating utility deposit refund rules
This ordinance amends Chapter 23 of the city code to update the rules for refunding deposits that customers pay for water and sewer service.
The change could affect when and how utility customers get their deposits returned.
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Resolution approving an amended employment agreement for the City Manager
The council will approve updated terms and conditions for the City Manager's employment contract.
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Award $1,226,475 contract for sidewalk rehabilitation – Region 2 (Bid #69-25)
The city recommends awarding Bid #69-25 to R&A Legacy Construction, LLC in the amount of $1,226,475 to rehabilitate sidewalks in Region 2 as part of the 2021 Bond Program.
This project will repair sidewalks in a defined area of the city, improving pedestrian safety for residents who use them.
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Award $2,027,429 contract for arterial and collector street rehabilitation (Bid #70-25)
The city recommends awarding Bid #70-25 to Estrada Concrete Company in the amount of $2,027,429 to rehabilitate arterial and collector streets.
This contract will fund repairs to major roads that many residents travel daily.
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Annual requirements contract for bulk fertilizer (Bid #84-25)
The city requests authorization to issue an annual requirements contract to Justin Seed Company for bulk fertilizer at unit prices under Bid #84-25.
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Cooperative annual contract for fleet fuel cards with WEX (Bid #92-25)
The city requests authorization to issue a cooperative annual requirements contract to WEX for fleet fuel cards and services through Sourcewell Contract #030625-WEX.
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Increase contract with Southern Trenchless for sewer manhole rehabilitation by $60,432.85
The city will increase Contract #324000342 with Southern Trenchless by $60,432.85 to cover additional work rehabilitating sewer manholes along Prairie Creek.
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Increase library renovation contract with Balfour Beatty by $1,150,000
The city will increase Contract #324000263 with Balfour Beatty Construction LLC by $1,150,000 to cover additional costs for the library renovation project.
This additional $1,150,000 increases the total public investment in the library renovation that will affect services available to all Richardson residents.
Action items
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Resolution adopting the City Council's statement of goals
The council will formally adopt a resolution setting out the City of Richardson City Council's official statement of goals.
The adopted goals will guide the council's priorities and decisions for the coming period.
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Sign variance for two pole signs at 1600–1700 E Belt Line Rd (Case #25-03)
Victory Shops is asking for a variance to city sign rules to allow two multi-tenant pole signs on a property that is less than 10 acres, located at 1600 E Belt Line Rd and 1700 E Belt Line Rd. City code normally prohibits this configuration on smaller properties.
If granted, this variance would allow larger, more prominent signage than the code typically permits at this commercial site.
Discussion
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Discussion: National Preparedness Month
The council will review and discuss National Preparedness Month, which encourages households and communities to plan for emergencies.
This discussion may highlight steps residents can take to prepare for disasters or emergencies.
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Discussion: proposed public art for new City Hall
The council will review and discuss proposed public artwork planned for the new City Hall building.
The artwork chosen will be a lasting, publicly visible feature of Richardson's new City Hall.
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Discussion: new City Hall construction and Public Library renovation projects
The council will review and discuss the status of both the new City Hall construction project and the Public Library renovation project.
These two major civic construction projects will shape where residents access city services and library resources for years to come.
Other business · 2 items routine
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Approve minutes of the August 11 and August 18, 2025 meetings
The council will review and approve the official meeting minutes from its two most recent sessions.
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Staff report on items of community interest
City staff will provide a brief report on notable community events, announcements, and other items of interest to Richardson residents.