CouncilTrac · Meeting
City Council — September 15, 2025
Meeting summary
15 agenda items · 5 public hearings · 2 consent items · $100 in spending items
- Public hearing: Public hearing on the proposed FY 2025-2026 operating budget
- Public hearing: Adopt the FY 2025-2026 city operating budget
- Largest spending item: Set the 2025 property tax rate at $0.54218 per $100 of assessed value — $100
Ceremonial · 2 items routine
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Invocation by Curtis Dorian
The meeting opens with an invocation delivered by Curtis Dorian.
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Pledge of Allegiance led by Curtis Dorian
Curtis Dorian 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 open visitors forum
Residents may address the council about any agenda item or other topics during the visitors forum.
Consent agenda
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Authorize officers to declare intent to reimburse expenses with future debt proceeds
This resolution allows designated city officers to formally declare that certain upfront expenditures are expected to be reimbursed later using proceeds from future debt issuance.
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Approve a Friendship City agreement with Keelung, Taiwan
Council considers a resolution approving a formal Friendship City agreement between Richardson and the City of Keelung, Taiwan.
Public hearings
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Public hearing on the proposed FY 2025-2026 operating budget
The council holds a required public hearing so residents can comment on the city's proposed budget for the fiscal year running October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
This is residents' formal opportunity to weigh in before the budget is adopted.
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Adopt the FY 2025-2026 city operating budget
Council considers a formal ordinance to adopt the city's budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025 and ending September 30, 2026.
The adopted budget sets spending levels for all city services — from streets and parks to police and fire — for the coming year.
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Set the 2025 property tax rate at $0.54218 per $100 of assessed value
Council considers an ordinance levying the 2025 ad valorem tax rate at $0.54218 per $100 of assessed valuation on all taxable property within Richardson city limits as of January 1, 2025.
This rate determines how much property owners pay in city taxes on their 2025 appraisal; even a small change in the rate affects tax bills across the city.
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Ratify the property tax increase reflected in the FY 2025-2026 adopted budget
State law requires a separate council vote to ratify any property tax increase embedded in the adopted budget for FY 2025-2026.
This is a legally required ratification step that confirms the tax increase reflected in the budget will take effect.
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Budget consent agenda
Council considers a bundle of budget-related items grouped for approval as part of the budget consent agenda.
Discussion
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Discussion: Core District Art Drop program
Council reviews and discusses the Core District Art Drop, a public art initiative in Richardson's downtown core district.
The outcome could shape the direction and future funding of public art programming in the Core District.
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Discussion: Council priorities and tactics for the 2025-2027 council term
Council reviews and discusses its strategic tactics and priorities for the 2025-2027 council term.
The priorities set here will guide city policy decisions and resource allocation for the next two years.
Executive session
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Closed session: possible sale of city property near Vernet St. and Custer Rd.
The council will meet privately, as allowed by state law, to discuss a potential sale of city-owned property in the Vernet Street and Custer Road area.
Other business · 2 items routine
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Approve minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting
Council considers approving the official written record of its September 8, 2025 meeting.
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Staff report on items of community interest
City staff presents a report on topics and events of general community interest.