CouncilTrac · Meeting
City Council — October 13, 2025
Meeting summary
16 agenda items · 1 public hearing · 7 consent items · $1.56M in spending items
- Public hearing: Public hearing and vote on updating drainage utility fee schedule
- Largest spending item: Purchase Heights Family Aquatic Center renovation work — $868,452.62 — $736,568
- Action item: Cast ballot for Texas Municipal League Region 13 Director
Ceremonial · 3 items routine
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Invocation by Jennifer Justice
Jennifer Justice will deliver the opening invocation.
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Pledge of Allegiance led by Jennifer Justice
Jennifer Justice will lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas flags.
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Proclamation honoring Richardson native Jacob Palisch of the Chicago White Sox
The council will present a proclamation recognizing Jacob Palisch, a Richardson, Texas native and pitcher for the Chicago White Sox.
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 community topics.
Consent agenda
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Update city's administrative code in Chapter 2 of the code of ordinances
The council will consider an ordinance amending and updating Chapter 2, Article III (Administrative Code) of Richardson's code of ordinances.
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Agreement with TxDOT for improvements at US 75 and Arapaho Road
The council will consider a resolution approving an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for a local on-system improvement project at the US 75 and Arapaho Road intersection, and authorizing the City Manager to sign it.
This project could improve traffic flow and safety at one of Richardson's major highway interchanges.
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Resolution denying Oncor's application to raise electric rates in Richardson
The council will consider a resolution formally denying Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC's application to change (increase) electric rates within the city, and requiring Oncor to reimburse the city's reasonable rate-case expenses.
If the city denies the rate change, it pushes back on potential electric bill increases for Richardson residents and businesses.
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Annual contract with Andy Frain Services for security guard services
The council will consider authorizing an annual requirements contract with Andy Frain Services, Inc. for security guard services at city facilities, based on unit prices established through Bid #93-25.
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Purchase two emergency generators for the Service Center — $598,150
The council will consider authorizing a purchase order to Cummins Sales and Service for two emergency generators for the city's Service Center. The purchase totals $598,150 and would be made through Sourcewell Contract #092222.
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Purchase furniture and self-checkout equipment for library renovation — $308,781.54
The council will consider authorizing purchase orders for new furniture from ODP Business Solutions ($225,649.91) through OMNIA Partners Contract #R240112, and self-checkout equipment from Tech-Logic ($83,131.63) through Equalis Group Purchasing Program Contract #R10-1118A, both for the library renovation project.
This equipment will outfit the renovated library, affecting the services and layout available to residents.
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Purchase Heights Family Aquatic Center renovation work — $868,452.62
The council will consider authorizing purchase orders for the Heights Family Aquatic Center renovation: $736,568 to Sunbelt Pools through BuyBoard Contract Numbers 679-22 and 701-23, and $131,884.62 to Shade Systems, Inc. through HGAC Contract #PR11-20R.
This renovation will update a public aquatic facility used by Richardson families.
Public hearings
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Public hearing and vote on updating drainage utility fee schedule
The council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance that changes the drainage utility system's schedule of charges, which is listed in Appendix B of the city's code of ordinances.
Any change to the drainage fee schedule would directly affect the amount residents and businesses pay on their utility bills.
Action items
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Cast ballot for Texas Municipal League Region 13 Director
The council will vote to cast the city's official ballot in the election for the Texas Municipal League Region 13 Director position.
Executive session
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Closed session: city manager performance evaluation
The council will meet privately, as allowed under Texas law, to discuss personnel matters including the evaluation of the City Manager.
Other business · 2 items routine
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Approval of minutes from September 22 and October 6, 2025 meetings
The council will review and approve the official meeting minutes from its two most recent meetings.
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Staff report on items of community interest
City staff will present a report on recent and upcoming items of community interest.