CouncilTrac · Meeting
City Council — January 26, 2026
Meeting summary
16 agenda items · 4 public hearings · 7 consent items · $2.56M in spending items · 1 zoning case
- Public hearing: Rezone 951 Abrams Rd from retail to planned-development apartments
- Public hearing: Update on the Richardson Public Library renovation project
- Largest spending item: Approve $1,176,794 change order to library renovation contract with Balfour Beatty — $1,176,794
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 open visitors forum
Residents have an opportunity to address the council about items on the agenda or other community concerns.
Consent agenda
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Award $1,015,657.94 contract for demountable partitions at new City Hall
Staff recommends awarding a contract to GL Seaman & Company for demountable partition systems for the new City Hall and Municipal Campus Improvement Project at a cost of $1,015,657.94.
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Authorize annual cooperative contract for electrical services
Staff requests authorization to issue a cooperative annual requirements contract for electrical services to Richardson Ready Electric as the primary vendor and Boyd Electric as the secondary vendor, at unit prices.
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Authorize annual cooperative contract for EMS supplies and pharmaceuticals
Staff requests authorization to issue a cooperative annual requirements contract to Bound Tree Medical, LLC (primary) and Life-Assist Inc. (alternate) for emergency medical services supplies, equipment, and pharmaceuticals, using unit prices from City of Midlothian Bid #2025-28.
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Purchase 160 Glock pistols for police through BuyBoard cooperative for $183,417.59
Staff requests authorization to issue a purchase order to GT Distributors, Inc. for 160 Glock 45 COA Red Dot Sight pistols and accessories for $183,417.59, through BuyBoard cooperative purchasing Contract #698-23.
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Purchase one fire department brush truck for $184,988 through HGAC cooperative
Staff requests authorization to issue a purchase order to Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, LLC for one brush truck for the Fire Department at a total cost of $184,988, through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments cooperative Contract #FS12-23.
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Award $4,100 preconstruction services contract for Sherrill Park Golf Course maintenance barn
Staff recommends awarding RFP #701-26 to Fransen Pittman Construction for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) preconstruction services for renovations to the Sherrill Park Golf Course maintenance barn and training center, at a cost of $4,100.
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Approve $1,176,794 change order to library renovation contract with Balfour Beatty
Staff requests authorization for a change order increasing Contract #324000263 with Balfour Beatty Construction LLC for the library renovation project by $1,176,794.
This change order significantly increases the cost of the library renovation, which may affect the project budget and timeline.
Public hearings
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Rezone 951 Abrams Rd from retail to planned-development apartments
A property owner is asking the city to rezone a 3.09-acre site at 951 Abrams Road — on the corner of Abrams Road, Buckingham Road, and Park Bend Drive — from retail (R-Retail) to a Planned Development allowing apartments under the A-950-M Apartment District standards. Council will hold a public hearing before deciding whether to adopt the ordinance.
Approval would allow multi-family housing to be built on a site currently zoned for retail, changing the character of that corner for nearby neighbors.
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Update on the Richardson Public Library renovation project
Staff will present the current status of the library renovation project for council review and discussion.
The renovation will affect library services and facilities used by residents across the city.
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Discussion of proposed public art for the new City Hall
Council will review and discuss a proposal for public art to be installed at the new City Hall.
The selected artwork will be a long-term addition to a prominent civic building visible to all residents.
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Discussion of the city council's current development priorities
Council will review and discuss its current list of development priorities.
These priorities shape where the city focuses resources and planning efforts in the near term.
Other business · 2 items routine
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Approval of minutes from the January 12, 2026 meeting
Council is asked to approve the official record of its previous meeting on January 12, 2026.
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Staff report on items of community interest
Staff will provide the council with a report on current items of community interest.