CouncilTrac · Meeting
City Council — May 11, 2026
Meeting summary
18 agenda items · 1 public hearing · 6 consent items · $1.18M in spending items · 1 zoning case
- Public hearing: Public hearing and rezoning of 4.747 acres from local retail/nursing home permit to residential (ZF 26-02)
- Largest spending item: Award Bid #27-26 for Campbell Road and University Drive intersection improvements — $1,182,134
- Action item: Consider approval of resolutions
Ceremonial · 3 items routine
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Invocation by Arefin Shamsul
A prayer or moment of reflection opens the council meeting.
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Pledge of Allegiance led by Arefin Shamsul
The U.S. and Texas Pledges of Allegiance are recited to open the meeting.
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Recognition: Richardson wins 1st place in Healthier Texas Community Challenge
The council recognizes Richardson for earning first place in the Healthier Texas Community Challenge.
Public comments · 1 item routine
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Public comments on agenda items and visitors forum
Residents may address the council on any agenda item or general topic.
Consent agenda
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Approve minutes of April 27 and May 4, 2026 meetings
Council approves the official written records of its two most recent meetings.
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Nominate Fossil Partners, L.P. as a Texas State Enterprise Zone Project
The city would officially nominate Fossil Partners, L.P. for designation as a Texas State Enterprise Zone Project, which can make the company eligible for state tax benefits tied to job creation or investment.
Enterprise zone designation can bring jobs and investment to Richardson.
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Approve TxDOT funding agreement for Safe Routes to School plans
The city would enter an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation under the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) program to fund multiple Safe Routes to School plans within Richardson.
This agreement brings state transportation funding to help make walking and biking to school safer for Richardson children.
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Approve TxDOT funding agreement for bike/pedestrian improvements at US 75 and Arapaho Road
The city would sign an Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT for local government participation to fund bike and pedestrian improvements at the intersection of US 75 and Arapaho Road.
This project would improve safety for people walking or biking at a major highway intersection.
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Approve TxDOT funding agreement for Synergy Park Boulevard pedestrian and bike improvements
The city would enter an Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT under the Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) program using Transportation Development Credits (TDC) to fund pedestrian improvements including bicycle lanes, sidewalks, crosswalks, lighting, bus stops, and a roundabout on Synergy Park Boulevard from Waterview Parkway to Floyd Road.
This project would significantly upgrade walking, biking, and transit access along a key Richardson corridor.
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Award Bid #27-26 for Campbell Road and University Drive intersection improvements
Staff recommends awarding Bid #27-26 to JR West Texas Concrete, LLC to make intersection improvements at Campbell Road and University Drive for $1,182,134.
This construction project will improve a busy intersection used by many Richardson drivers and pedestrians.
Public hearings
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Public hearing and rezoning of 4.747 acres from local retail/nursing home permit to residential (ZF 26-02)
The council will hold a public hearing and consider rezoning approximately 4.747 acres in the John Edmonds Survey from LR-M(2) Local Retail District (with a special permit for a nursing home/retirement center) to a Planned Development with a base zoning of R-1100-M Residential District.
This change would convert a commercially zoned property previously used for a nursing home to a residential planned development, affecting what can be built on that land.
Action items
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Consider approval of resolutions
Council will consider approving one or more resolutions as listed under this agenda item.
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Adopt ordinance incorporating voter-approved Home Rule Charter amendments
Following the May 2, 2026 election in which Richardson voters approved amendments to the city's Home Rule Charter, the council will formally adopt an ordinance incorporating those changes into the charter.
This makes the voter-approved charter changes official and legally effective, altering the rules that govern how Richardson's city government operates.
Discussion
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Discussion: DART Silver Line aesthetic improvements and Cotton Belt Trail updates
Council will review and discuss plans for aesthetic improvements along the DART Silver Line and get an update on the Cotton Belt Trail.
These improvements will shape how the new commuter rail corridor and adjacent trail look and function for Richardson residents.
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Discussion: Second quarter financial report for FY 2025-2026 budget
Council will review the city's financial performance through the second quarter of the current fiscal year (FY 2025-2026).
Executive session
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Executive session: personnel matters and DART Board appointments
The council will meet in closed session to discuss personnel matters and consider appointments or reappointments to the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Board.
Other business · 2 items routine
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Appoint or reappoint members to the North Texas Municipal Water District
Council will consider making appointments or reappointments to represent Richardson on the North Texas Municipal Water District board.
The NTMWD provides the region's water supply, so Richardson's representatives on its board affect decisions about water quality and cost.
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Report on items of community interest
Council members and staff share updates on community events, projects, and other items of local interest.