CouncilTrac · Meeting
City Council — April 13, 2026
Meeting summary
16 agenda items · 8 consent items · $550,102 in spending items
- Largest spending item: Purchase Cisco wireless and network equipment for $338,782.39 — $338,782.39
Ceremonial · 2 items routine
-
Invocation by Joe Corcoran
The meeting opens with an invocation delivered by Joe Corcoran.
-
Pledge of Allegiance led by Joe Corcoran
Joe Corcoran leads the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas flags.
Public comments · 1 item routine
-
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
-
Adopt Supplement No. 34 to the Richardson Code of Ordinances
This ordinance formally incorporates the latest batch of code updates into Richardson's official Code of Ordinances as Supplement No. 34.
-
Update city sign rules for flags under Chapter 18
This ordinance amends Chapter 18 of the city code by retitling and rewriting the section that governs flags as a sign type, updating the rules for how flags may be displayed.
Changes to the flag-display rules could affect what flags businesses and residents are permitted to fly and how they may be displayed on private property.
-
Accept 2025 Homeland Security Grant Program funds
This resolution approves the terms for accepting 2025 Homeland Security Grant Program funds and designates the Director of Emergency Management as the authorized official to manage the grant.
-
Accept 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program funds
This resolution approves the terms for accepting 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program funds and designates the Director of Emergency Management as the authorized official to manage the grant.
-
Purchase Cisco wireless and network equipment for $338,782.39
The city requests a purchase order to Insight Public Sector, Inc. for Cisco wireless access points, switch equipment, and support services through a Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative contract, at a total cost of $338,782.39.
-
Purchase video surveillance equipment for $116,320
The city requests a purchase order to STS360, Inc. for new video surveillance equipment and support maintenance through a Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative contract, at a total cost of $116,320.
-
Award mowing and abatement services contract to Yeehaw Tractor Guys, LLC
The city requests authorization to award an annual requirements contract to Yeehaw Tractor Guys, LLC for mowing and abatement services, priced per unit rates established through a competitive RFP process.
-
Add $95,000 to Cottonwood storm drainage improvements contract
The city requests a change order increasing its contract with West Texas Rebar Placers, Inc. for Cottonwood Storm Drainage Improvements by $95,000.
Approving this additional funding keeps an active drainage infrastructure project moving forward, which can affect stormwater management and flooding risk for nearby residents.
Discussion
-
Executive session: Richardson Fire Department annual report
The council will meet in closed session to review and discuss the Richardson Fire Department's annual report.
-
Executive session: council policies on ceremonial requests, flag displays, and appointments
The council will meet in closed session to review and discuss its own policies and procedures covering ceremonial requests, flag displays, and the council appointment process.
Executive session
-
Executive session: economic development, personnel, and municipal court judges
The council will meet in closed session to discuss confidential economic development information related to a prospect referred to as 'Project Northpoint,' personnel matters, and municipal court judges.
Other business · 2 items routine
-
Approval of minutes from March 23 and April 6, 2026 meetings
The council is asked to formally approve the written minutes from its two most recent meetings.
-
Staff report on items of community interest
City staff will provide the council with updates on items of general community interest.