CouncilTrac · Meeting
City Council — April 27, 2026
Meeting summary
20 agenda items · 1 public hearing · 10 consent items · $3.49M in spending items · 1 zoning case
- Public hearing: Public hearing and special permit for a private university at 1202 Richardson Drive (ZF 26-03)
- Largest spending item: Purchase three rear-loader refuse trucks from Bond Equipment — $932,851 — $932,851
- Action item: Consider adoption of ordinances
Ceremonial · 3 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.
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Proclamation recognizing National Bike Month
The council will present a proclamation declaring May as National Bike Month in Richardson.
Public comments · 1 item routine
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Public comments on agenda items and open visitors forum
Residents may address the council about items on tonight's agenda or other topics of concern.
Consent agenda
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Approval of meeting minutes from April 13 and April 20, 2026
Council is asked to approve the official written records of its two most recent meetings.
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Appoint presiding and assistant municipal court judges
An ordinance formally appoints a presiding municipal judge and assistant municipal judges for Richardson's Municipal Court of Record No. 1.
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90-day pause on new short-term rental registrations in residential areas
An ordinance would temporarily ban new short-term rental (e.g., Airbnb/VRBO) registrations in residential, apartment, duplex, and patio home districts for 90 days while the city reviews its policies.
Homeowners and investors wanting to start a new short-term rental in a residential neighborhood would not be able to register during this 90-day period.
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Annual HVAC services contract with Texas Air Systems — up to $175,000
The city would award an annual requirements contract to Texas Air Systems for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning work using cooperative purchasing contract TIPS #25010502, with an estimated annual cost of $175,000.
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Annual cooperative plumbing services contract — up to $175,000
The city would piggyback on a City of Plano cooperative contract (Bid #2023-0351-AC) to secure annual plumbing services at an estimated cost of $175,000 per year.
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Purchase one front-loader refuse truck from Chastang Enterprises — $424,579
The city would buy one front-loader garbage truck from Chastang Enterprises through BuyBoard cooperative contract #723-23 for $424,579.
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Purchase six pickup trucks for various city departments — $373,282.80
The city would purchase six pickup trucks from Sam Pack's Five Star Ford through BuyBoard contract #724-23 and HGAC contract #VE05-24 for a total of $373,282.80.
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Purchase three rear-loader refuse trucks from Bond Equipment — $932,851
The city would buy three rear-loader garbage trucks from Bond Equipment Company, Inc. through BuyBoard cooperative contract #723-23 for $932,851.
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Purchase three heavy-duty trucks for Public Services — $710,744
The city would purchase three heavy-duty trucks from Bruckner Truck and Equipment through HGAC cooperative contract #HT06-20 for $710,744.
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Approve construction cost for Sherrill Park Golf Course maintenance barn renovations — $697,677
Council would authorize a Guaranteed Maximum Price amendment to the construction manager at risk agreement with Fransen-Pittman Construction Co., Inc. to renovate the maintenance barn and build a training center at Sherrill Park Golf Course, capping costs at $697,677.
This sets the maximum amount taxpayers will pay for the golf course facility improvements.
Public hearings
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Public hearing and special permit for a private university at 1202 Richardson Drive (ZF 26-03)
The council will hold a public hearing and consider granting a special permit to allow a private university to operate at 1202 Richardson Drive, a property currently zoned O-M Office District in the Meadowglen Addition.
Neighbors near 1202 Richardson Drive would see a private university campus established on what is currently office-zoned land, which could affect traffic, parking, and activity in the area.
Action items
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Consider adoption of ordinances
Council will consider adopting one or more ordinances as presented.
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Council discussion: update on City Council tactics
Council will review and discuss an update on City Council tactics.
Discussion
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Discussion: 2026 general obligation bond and certificates of obligation sale
Council will review and discuss the upcoming sale of 2026 general obligation bonds and certificates of obligation, which are used to fund previously approved capital projects.
The terms of this bond sale determine how much residents ultimately pay in debt service on city capital projects.
Executive session
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Executive session: DART board appointments and personnel matters
The council will meet in closed session to discuss personnel matters and potential appointments or reappointments to the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Board.
Other business · 1 item routine
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Staff report on items of community interest
City staff will provide the council with updates on various items of general community interest.