City Council — February 16, 2026

Discussion

• Discussed Item B Discussion

  Discussion: 2026 FIFA World Cup

  Council will review and discuss the city's involvement or preparations related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

  The World Cup could bring significant visitors, events, or obligations to Richardson, affecting residents and city services.

  • Economic development
• Discussed Item C Discussion

  Discussion: property tax exemption for residents over 65 and disabled persons

  Council will review and discuss the city's existing property tax exemption available to homeowners who are over 65 or have a disability.

  Any changes to this exemption could directly affect the tax bills of older and disabled Richardson homeowners.

  • Property tax
• Discussed Item D Discussion

  Discussion: Safer Streets Richardson program

  Council will review and discuss the Safer Streets Richardson initiative, which addresses street and traffic safety in the city.

  This program can affect road safety conditions throughout Richardson neighborhoods.

  • Streets & traffic
  • Bike & pedestrian
• Discussed Item E Discussion

  Discussion: Eisemann Center operations

  Council will review and discuss the operations of the Eisemann Center, Richardson's performing arts venue.

  The Eisemann Center is a key cultural facility for residents, and its operational decisions affect programming and city costs.

  • Arts & culture

Executive session

• Closed session Item ES Executive session

  Executive session: economic development deliberation (Project Northpoint)

  The council will meet in closed session under Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to discuss confidential commercial or financial information from a business prospect and consider offering incentives. The specific prospect is identified only as Project Northpoint.

  • Executive session
  • Economic development
  • Incentives & TIF