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Drainage & flooding
Stormwater, drainage projects, creek and floodplain management, erosion control.
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Discussion of FY 2026-2027 drainage utility program strategies
Council will review and discuss the city's planned strategies for managing its stormwater and drainage utility program in the upcoming fiscal year.
The drainage program strategy Council adopts shapes how well the city handles heavy rain events and reduces flood risk for residents.
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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.
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Discussion of drainage needs for a possible 2026 bond program
Council will discuss what drainage and stormwater projects could be included in a potential 2026 bond program.
The projects discussed here could shape what voters are asked to fund in a future bond election, affecting flood management across the city.
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Public hearing and vote on updating drainage utility fee schedule
The council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance that changes the drainage utility system's schedule of charges, which is listed in Appendix B of the city's code of ordinances.
Any change to the drainage fee schedule would directly affect the amount residents and businesses pay on their utility bills.
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Award Bid #89-25 for Cottonwood storm drainage improvements to West Texas Rebar Placers for $1,406,376
Council is asked to award a contract to West Texas Rebar Placers, Inc. for the Cottonwood Storm Drainage Improvements project at a cost of $1,406,376.
This project improves storm drainage in the Cottonwood area, which can help reduce flooding risks for nearby residents.
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Award Bid #71-25 for FY25 stormwater repairs to Texas Standard Construction for $352,001
Council is asked to award a contract to Texas Standard Construction, Ltd. for the FY25 Stormwater Repairs Project, including Bid Alternate #1, at a total cost of $352,001.
This project addresses stormwater infrastructure repairs that help protect Richardson neighborhoods from flooding.
All matters with this topic
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Discussion of FY 2026-2027 drainage utility program strategies
Council will review and discuss the city's planned strategies for managing its stormwater and drainage utility program in the upcoming fiscal year.
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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.
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Discussion of drainage needs for a possible 2026 bond program
Council will discuss what drainage and stormwater projects could be included in a potential 2026 bond program.
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Public hearing and vote on updating drainage utility fee schedule
The council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance that changes the drainage utility system's schedule of charges, which is listed in Appendix B of the city's code of ordinances.
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Award Bid #71-25 for FY25 stormwater repairs to Texas Standard Construction for $352,001
Council is asked to award a contract to Texas Standard Construction, Ltd. for the FY25 Stormwater Repairs Project, including Bid Alternate #1, at a total cost of $352,001.
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Award Bid #89-25 for Cottonwood storm drainage improvements to West Texas Rebar Placers for $1,406,376
Council is asked to award a contract to West Texas Rebar Placers, Inc. for the Cottonwood Storm Drainage Improvements project at a cost of $1,406,376.
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Bid #98-25: $101,534.24 erosion control work at Spring Creek and Matteson Creek
The council will award a $101,534.24 contract to Greenscapes Six, LLC for erosion control work at Spring Creek and Matteson Creek through BuyBoard cooperative contract #705-23.
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Review FY 2025-2026 drainage utility program strategies
Staff will present the planned strategies for managing Richardson's drainage utility program during fiscal year 2025-2026 for council review and discussion.
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Variance to allow alteration of Prairie Creek for development near Point North Parkway
Council will consider a resolution granting a variance under Section 9-45 of the Code of Ordinances to authorize alteration of Prairie Creek in order to develop a 2-acre tract on the south side of Point North Parkway, east of Synergy Park Boulevard.
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Change order to increase Sherrill Park Golf Course 2 renovation contract — $114,853.52
Council will consider a change order increasing Contract #324000158 with Landscape Unlimited, LLC by $114,853.52 for the Sherrill Park Golf Course 2 renovation and drainage improvements project.
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Ordinance 4518: updates to city's floodplain management rules
This ordinance updates Chapter 9 of the city's code covering floodplain management, including revised definitions, an updated reference to state law, a revised basis for identifying special flood hazard areas, and amended construction standards for homes and businesses in flood-prone areas.
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Award $3,886,594 contract for Lawnmeadow Drainage Project Phase 1 (Bid #44-24)
Staff recommends awarding Bid #44-24 to North Texas Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $3,886,594 for Phase 1 of the Lawnmeadow Drainage Project.
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Award $4.14 million contract to McMahon Contracting for Hunt Branch drainage and utility improvements (CSP #904-24)
The council is asked to award a contract to McMahon Contracting, L.P. to complete drainage and utility improvements along Hunt Branch. The contract amount is $4,142,021.19, selected through a competitive sealed proposal process.
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Award $1,071,931 contract for FY24 stormwater repairs
Staff recommends awarding Bid #20-24 to Axis Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $1,071,931 to perform stormwater infrastructure repairs across the city for fiscal year 2024.
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Update on May 28 storm damage recovery and debris removal
Council will review and discuss the city's recovery efforts following the May 28 storm, including the schedule for removing storm debris.
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Award Bid #43-24: Huffhines Creek and Chestnut Creek erosion and sewer improvements — $3,360,750
Staff recommends awarding a contract to Flow-Line Construction, Inc. in the amount of $3,360,750 to make erosion control and sanitary sewer improvements at Huffhines Creek and Chestnut Creek.
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Discussion: May 28 storm damage recovery and debris removal schedule
Council will review and discuss the city's recovery efforts following the May 28 storm and the schedule for removing debris.
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Discussion: FY 2024-2025 drainage utility program strategies
Council will review and discuss plans for the city's drainage utility program in the upcoming fiscal year.
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Award $205,000 contract for erosion control at Breckinridge Park
Council will award Bid #42-24 to Stoic Civil Construction, Inc. for erosion control work at Breckinridge Park at Renner Road for $205,000.
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Award $70,862 contract for 2024 open channel maintenance project
The city recommends awarding Bid #41-24 to Richmond and Associates Landscaping, Ltd. in the amount of $70,862 to perform the 2024 open channel maintenance project.
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Award $7,086,786 contract to renovate Sherrill Park Golf Course 2 and improve drainage
The city recommends awarding CSP #903-24 to Landscapes Unlimited, LLC for $7,086,786 to renovate Golf Course 2 at Sherrill Park and make drainage improvements.
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Annual contract for preventive pond maintenance — Solitude Lake Management (RFP #701-24)
Council is asked to award an annual requirements contract to Solitude Lake Management for a preventive pond maintenance program at unit pricing established through RFP #701-24.
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Discussion: Cotton Belt Regional Trail project and creek channelization variance
Council will review and discuss the Cotton Belt Regional Trail Project and a variance request related to creek channelization associated with it.
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Approve Resolution No. 23-26: creek channelization variance for Cotton Belt Trail
Council is asked to approve Resolution No. 23-26, granting a variance under Section 9-45(9) of the Code of Ordinances to allow creek channelization work needed for the Cotton Belt Regional Trail Project.
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Review of FY 2023-2024 drainage utility program strategies
Council will discuss the city's planned strategies for managing stormwater and drainage during fiscal year 2023-2024.
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Award $103,300 contract for 2023 open channel drainage maintenance
Staff recommends awarding Bid #33-23 to Richmond & Associates Landscaping, Ltd. in the amount of $103,300 for the construction of the 2023 Open Channel Maintenance – Winter project.
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Decrease Beck Branch erosion control contract by $232,456
Council will authorize a change order to decrease Contract #321000257 with ARK Contracting Services, Inc. for the Beck Branch Erosion Control Project by $232,456.
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Ordinance 4440: require electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems to be elevated 1 foot above flood level
This ordinance amends Chapter 9 (Floodplain Management) of the city's Code of Ordinances to require that electrical, plumbing, and mechanical improvements to structures in flood hazard areas be elevated at least 1 foot above the base flood elevation.
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Public hearing and vote on revised stormwater drainage utility fee schedule
After a public hearing, the council is asked to adopt Resolution No. 22-22, which revises the schedule of charges for the city's Municipal Drainage Utility System and sets new drainage fees.
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Award bid for Cottonwood Creek regional detention facility construction
The city recommends awarding a construction contract to North Texas Contracting, Inc. to build a regional detention facility at Cottonwood Creek and West Fork of Cottonwood Creek. The contract amount is $4,328,361.
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Award Bid 61-22: Wyndham Lane & 300 Thompson Drive drainage improvements for $232,417
Staff recommends awarding Bid #61-22 to Four Star Excavating for drainage improvements at Wyndham Lane and 300 Thompson Drive in the amount of $232,417.
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Discussion of FY 2022-2023 drainage utility program plans
Council will review and discuss the city's planned strategies for the drainage utility program in the upcoming fiscal year.
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Award $1,271,251 contract for Beck Branch erosion control (Bid #33-22)
Staff recommends awarding a contract to Ark Contracting Services in the amount of $1,271,251 (including Bid Alternate No. 1) to carry out erosion control work along Beck Branch.
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Award $975,000 contract for 2022 gabion protection and maintenance (Bid #38-22)
Staff recommends awarding a $975,000 contract to Stoic Civil Construction for the 2022 Gabion Protection & Maintenance Project, which involves repairing and maintaining wire-basket structures that stabilize creek banks and drainage channels.
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Prohibit use of designated groundwater beneath a specific property (Ord. 4418)
This ordinance bans contact with or use of groundwater beneath a described property to support a Municipal Setting Designation (MSD) certified by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) under the Texas Solid Waste Disposal Act.
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Award $947,313 contract to Iron T Construction for Nantucket Branch channel improvements
The city would award a construction contract to Iron T Construction in the amount of $947,313 (including Bid Alternate 1) to make improvements to the Nantucket Branch drainage channel.
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Award $8.46 million contract for Custer Road paving, drainage, and utility improvements
The city recommends awarding Bid #02-22 to Axis Contracting in the amount of $8,462,577.88 (including bid alternates 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6) for paving, drainage, and utility improvements on Custer Road from Arapaho Road to Campbell Road.
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Award $86,000 contract for open channel maintenance to Iron T Construction (Bid 70-21)
Staff recommends awarding the 2021 Open Channel Maintenance Project – Summer to Iron T Construction for $86,000 through Bid #70-21.
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Discussion of FY 2021-2022 drainage utility program plans
Council will review and discuss the city's strategies for managing its drainage utility program in the upcoming fiscal year.
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Discuss drainage needs for a future bond program
The council will review and discuss what drainage and stormwater improvements might be included in a future bond program.
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Annual contract for utility repairs — stormwater, water, and wastewater
The city requests authorization to issue an annual requirements contract to Joe Funk Construction for repairing stormwater, water, and wastewater infrastructure at unit prices, with an estimated total of $1,350,885.13.
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Award $54,447.37 contract to McMahon Contracting for Park Vista Road drainage improvements — Bid #89-20
McMahon Contracting, L.P. would receive a purchase order for $54,447.37 to make drainage improvements on Park Vista Road, using unit prices from City of Grand Prairie Bid #16040.
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Award contract for FY20 open channel drainage maintenance
The council is asked to award Bid #71-20 to Iron T Construction, Inc. in the amount of $86,000 for open channel maintenance work.
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Award contract for Yale Boulevard bridge rail rehabilitation at Duck Creek
The council is asked to award a contract to McMahon Contracting LP to rehabilitate the northeast wingwall of the bridge rail on Yale Boulevard at Duck Creek for $144,684.17.
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Floodplain variance request for home improvements at 1098 Edith Circle
Robert and Jan Vernon are asking for a variance to Richardson's Floodplain Management ordinance (Chapter 9) so they can make substantial improvements to their home at 1098 Edith Circle, which sits in a Special Flood Hazard Area.
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Award $59,360 contract for Cliffside Alley drainage improvement project
Staff recommends awarding Bid #31-20 to Advance Contracting Group for the Cliffside Alley Drainage Improvement Project for $59,360.