CouncilTrac · Meeting
City Council — February 23, 2026
Meeting summary
17 agenda items · 2 public hearings · 5 consent items · $1.02M in spending items · 2 zoning cases
- Public hearing: Public hearing and zoning change for 18.16 acres near Apollo Road (ZF 25-18)
- Public hearing: Public hearing and special permit for cosmetic tattooing at 2100 Alamo Road (ZF 25-24)
- Largest spending item: Purchase four portable generators for $799,260 via cooperative contract (Bid #40-26) — $799,260
- Action item: Resolution approving proposed changes to DART's governance structure
Ceremonial · 2 items routine
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Invocation by Curtis Dorian
Curtis Dorian will deliver the opening invocation.
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Pledge of Allegiance led by Curtis Dorian
Curtis Dorian will lead 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 about items on tonight's agenda or other topics of community interest.
Consent agenda
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Approve notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation
Council will consider a resolution authorizing publication of the legally required public notice that the city intends to issue certificates of obligation, a form of debt financing.
Issuing certificates of obligation is a way the city borrows money for capital projects; this notice is a required step before the debt can be issued.
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Award annual contract for irrigation supplies to Longhorn, Inc. (Bid #28-26)
Council will consider approving an annual requirements contract with Longhorn, Inc. to supply irrigation materials at unit prices established through competitive bidding.
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Purchase four portable generators for $799,260 via cooperative contract (Bid #40-26)
Council will consider approving a purchase order to Cummins for four portable generators through Sourcewell cooperative contract #092222 at a total cost of $799,260.
Portable generators support city operations and emergency response during power outages, helping the city maintain services for residents during disasters.
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Purchase one Ford F-350 truck for the Fire Department for $104,503 (Bid #41-26)
Council will consider approving a purchase order to Rockdale Country Ford for one 2026 Ford Super Duty F-350 for the Fire Department through BuyBoard cooperative contract #724-23 at a cost of $104,503.
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Approve $117,175 change order for sanitary sewer repairs over Beck Branch
Council will consider authorizing a change order increasing Contract #325000239 with Stoic Civil Construction, Inc. by $117,175 to cover sanitary sewer repairs over Beck Branch.
Sanitary sewer repairs help prevent sewage overflows that could affect public health and local waterways.
Public hearings
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Public hearing and zoning change for 18.16 acres near Apollo Road (ZF 25-18)
Council will hold a public hearing and consider rezoning an 18.16-acre tract — bounded by Apollo Road, Amherst Avenue, and Syracuse Drive — from R-1800-M Residential to a Planned Development (PD) that retains the R-1800-M residential character but adds specific development regulations.
This rezoning could change what gets built on nearly 18 acres of residential land in an established neighborhood, affecting traffic, density, and neighborhood character for nearby residents.
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Public hearing and special permit for cosmetic tattooing at 2100 Alamo Road (ZF 25-24)
Council will hold a public hearing and consider granting a special permit to allow a cosmetic tattooing establishment at 2100 Alamo Road, which is currently zoned as a Planned Development for the LR-M(2) Local Retail District.
Granting the permit would allow a new type of personal services business to operate at this retail location.
Action items
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Resolution approving proposed changes to DART's governance structure
Council will consider formally approving an amended governance structure for the Dallas Area Rapid Transit system.
Changes to how DART is governed can affect Richardson's voice and representation within the regional transit authority, which shapes local transit service and funding.
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Authorize interlocal agreement with DART for General Mobility Program funds
Council will consider authorizing the city manager to negotiate and sign an agreement with DART that allocates General Mobility Program (GMP) funds to Richardson for public transportation or complementary transportation service projects.
Securing GMP funds could provide Richardson with additional money to improve local transportation options for residents.
Discussion
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Council discussion on DART update
Council will review and discuss the latest update on Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART).
DART provides bus and rail service to Richardson residents, so changes in service, funding, or governance can directly affect how residents get around the region.
Executive session
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Closed session: city attorney consultation on short-term rentals
The council will meet privately with the city attorney to discuss short-term rentals, as permitted under Texas Government Code §551.071.
Other business · 3 items routine
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Approve meeting minutes from February 9 and February 16, 2026
Council will review and approve the official minutes from its two most recent meetings.
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Review bond and charter election communication plan
Council will review the city's plan for communicating with the public about an upcoming bond and charter election.
The communication plan will shape how Richardson residents learn about ballot measures that could affect city spending and governance rules.
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Staff report on items of community interest
City staff will provide a brief report on noteworthy community events and city activities.