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Economic development
Business attraction and retention, economic development agreements and strategy (see incentives-tif for specific incentive instruments).
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Executive session: economic development deliberation for Project Realcom
The council will meet in closed session under Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to discuss confidential commercial or financial information and potential incentives related to a business prospect identified as Project Realcom.
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Executive session: economic development deliberation (Project Nova)
The council will meet in closed session to discuss confidential financial or commercial information from a business prospect and/or a potential incentive offer to that prospect, referred to internally as Project Nova.
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Present ULI 2026 Innovation in Development Practice Award to Catalyst Urban Development
The council will present the Urban Land Institute's 2026 Innovation in Development Practice Award to Catalyst Urban Development for its Belt & Main project in Richardson's Core District.
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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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Executive session: economic development deliberations
The council will meet in closed session to discuss confidential commercial or financial information and potential incentives related to two business prospects identified as Arapaho Station and Project Assembly.
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Discussion on Amazon drone delivery operations in Richardson
The council will review and discuss Amazon drone operations, examining how this service may affect or operate within the city.
Drone delivery operations in residential and commercial areas could affect noise, safety, and airspace above neighborhoods.
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Executive session: economic development deliberation for Project Realcom
The council will meet in closed session under Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to discuss confidential commercial or financial information and potential incentives related to a business prospect identified as Project Realcom.
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Present ULI 2026 Innovation in Development Practice Award to Catalyst Urban Development
The council will present the Urban Land Institute's 2026 Innovation in Development Practice Award to Catalyst Urban Development for its Belt & Main project in Richardson's Core District.
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Executive session: economic development deliberation (Project Nova)
The council will meet in closed session to discuss confidential financial or commercial information from a business prospect and/or a potential incentive offer to that prospect, referred to internally as Project Nova.
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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.
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Executive session: economic development deliberations
The council will meet in closed session to discuss confidential commercial or financial information and potential incentives related to two business prospects identified as Arapaho Station and Project Assembly.
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Discussion on Amazon drone delivery operations in Richardson
The council will review and discuss Amazon drone operations, examining how this service may affect or operate within the city.
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Discussion: 2026 FIFA World Cup
Council will review and discuss the city's involvement or preparations related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Executive session: economic development deliberation (Project Northpoint)
The council will meet in closed session under Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to discuss confidential commercial or financial information from a business prospect and consider offering incentives. The specific prospect is identified only as Project Northpoint.
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Discussion: City Council's current development priorities
Council will present and discuss its current list of development priorities for the city. No formal action is taken.
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Discussion of the city council's current development priorities
Council will review and discuss its current list of development priorities.
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Discussion of the city's programs for unhoused residents
The Council will review and discuss Richardson's current initiatives aimed at addressing homelessness in the community.
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Review and discuss the Richardson International Business Program
Council will review and discuss the Richardson International Business Program.
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Nominate Qorvo Texas, LLC as a Texas State Enterprise Zone Project
The council will consider a resolution formally nominating Qorvo Texas, LLC as a Texas State Enterprise Zone Project, which is a state-level economic development designation.
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Executive session: economic development negotiations near E. Lookout Dr./N. Glenville Dr.
The council will meet behind closed doors, as permitted by state law, to discuss economic development negotiations related to a commercial development in the E. Lookout Dr./N. Glenville Dr. area.
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Approve amended articles and bylaws for the Richardson Improvement Corporation
Council will adopt a resolution approving updates to the Richardson Improvement Corporation's articles of incorporation and its fifth amended and restated bylaws.
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Executive session: economic development discussion for Project Rodeo
The council will meet behind closed doors, as permitted by Texas law, to discuss confidential commercial or financial information and potential incentives related to a business prospect referred to as 'Project Rodeo.'
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Discussion of economic development strategies near DART stations
Council will review and discuss strategies for economic development in areas of Richardson served by DART transit infrastructure.
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Discussion of The Counseling Place
The Council will review and discuss The Counseling Place, a counseling service.
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Executive session: economic development negotiations near W. Renner Rd./Alma Rd.
The council will meet in closed session to discuss economic development negotiations related to a commercial development in the W. Renner Rd./Alma Rd. area, as permitted under Texas Government Code Section 551.087.
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Closed session: economic development negotiations near US 75/Main St.
The City Council will meet privately, as allowed by state law, to discuss economic development negotiations related to a commercial development in the US 75/Main Street area.
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Executive session: economic development negotiations in two commercial areas
The council will meet in closed session to discuss economic development negotiations related to commercial areas near Belt Line Rd./U.S. 75 and N. Greenville Ave./Woodall Dr.
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Executive session: economic development and property sale near N. Greenville Ave./Apollo Rd.
Council will meet in closed session under Texas Government Code Sections 551.087 and 551.072 to discuss economic development negotiations and a potential sale of city-owned property in the N. Greenville Ave./Apollo Rd. area.
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Executive session: economic development negotiations near W. Renner Rd./Alma Rd.
The council will meet in closed session to discuss economic development negotiations related to a commercial development in the W. Renner Rd./Alma Rd. area.
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Executive session: economic development deliberations near W. Renner Rd./Alma Rd.
The council will meet in closed session under Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to discuss economic development negotiations related to a commercial development in the W. Renner Rd./Alma Rd. area.
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Executive session: economic development negotiations near W. Renner Rd./Alma Rd.
The council will meet in closed session under Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to discuss economic development negotiations related to a commercial development in the W. Renner Rd./Alma Rd. area.
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Executive session: economic development negotiations near U.S. 75 corridors
The council will meet in closed session under Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to discuss economic development negotiations related to commercial development in the U.S. 75/Main St., U.S. 75/E. Arapaho Rd., and U.S. 75/E. Renner Rd. areas.
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Executive session: economic development near U.S. 75/Galatyn Pkwy.
The council will meet in closed session under Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to discuss economic development negotiations related to a commercial development in the U.S. 75/Galatyn Pkwy. area.
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Executive session: economic development and legal consultations
The council will meet privately with the city attorney and discuss economic development negotiations related to four areas: S. Floyd Rd./U.S. 75, Lockwood Dr./Custer Rd., N. Greenville Ave./E. Main St., and Rutford Ave./Synergy Park Blvd.
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Council discussion on economic development and international business
The council will review and discuss strategies and activities related to attracting and supporting international businesses in Richardson.
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Executive session: economic development negotiations at four corridor areas
The council will meet in closed session to discuss economic development negotiations related to four areas: Renner Rd./U.S. 75, Renner Rd./President George Bush Turnpike, Lakeside Blvd./Galatyn Pkwy., and E. Lookout Dr./N. Glenville Dr.
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Purchase up to $62,000 in furniture for Innovation Quarter headquarters tenant improvement
Staff recommends awarding Bid #85-24 to Global Furniture Group in an amount not to exceed $62,000 for the cooperative purchase and installation of furniture for the Richardson Innovation Quarter Headquarters (IQHQ) tenant improvement project, using TIPS Contract #230301 and OMNIA Partners Contract #R191803 through the Region VII Education Service Center's cooperative purchasing program.
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Public hearing: allow micro-brewery/brewpub at 740 S. Central Expressway
A request to amend the existing West Spring Valley Planned Development for approximately 5.3 acres at 740 S. Central Expressway — between Floyd Road and James Drive on the west side of S. Central Expressway — to permit a micro-brewery or brewpub and update the development standards.
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Executive session: economic development near Renner Rd./Custer Rd.
The council will meet in closed session to discuss economic development negotiations related to a commercial development in the Renner Road/Custer Road area.
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Closed session: legal advice and economic development negotiations
The council will meet privately to consult with the city attorney about an economic development agreement with JP-KBS Holdings, LLC dated April 29, 2015, and to deliberate on economic development negotiations related to a commercial development in the E. Arapaho Rd./N. Greenville Ave. area.
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Closed session: economic development talks near U.S. 75/Floyd Rd.
The council will meet privately to discuss economic development negotiations related to a commercial development in the U.S. 75/Floyd Road area, as allowed under Texas Government Code Section 551.087.
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Executive session: economic development near E. Arapaho Rd./U.S. 75
Council will meet in closed session under Texas Government Code §551.087 to discuss economic development negotiations related to a commercial development in the E. Arapaho Rd./U.S. 75 area.
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Closed session: economic development talks for Main St./U.S. 75 area
The council will meet privately, as allowed by state law, to discuss economic development negotiations related to a commercial development in the Main St./U.S. 75 area.
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Closed session: economic development negotiations near W. Belt Line Rd./U.S. 75
The council will meet privately under Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to discuss economic development negotiations related to a commercial development in the W. Belt Line Rd./U.S. 75 area.
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Executive session: economic development talks near Main St./U.S. 75
The council will meet in closed session under Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to discuss economic development negotiations related to a commercial development in the Main St./U.S. 75 area.
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Update on the Convention and Visitors Bureau and its social media launch
Council will review and discuss an update on the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) and the launch of its social media presence.
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Convention and Visitors Bureau update and social media launch
The council will receive an update from the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), including a presentation on a new social media launch.
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Council reviews the city's economic development strategic plan
The City Council will review and discuss Richardson's Economic Development Strategic Plan, which guides how the city attracts and retains businesses.
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Executive session: economic development and building security briefing
The council will meet in closed session to discuss economic development negotiations related to the W. Spring Valley Rd./S. Sherman St. area, and to receive a briefing from the Chief of Police regarding building security and protocol.
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Resolution 22-09: updated bylaws and articles for Richardson Improvement Corporation
Resolution No. 22-09 would approve the Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Richardson Improvement Corporation and related amendments to its Articles of Incorporation.
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Richardson Economic Development Partnership 2020 report and 2021 work plan
The council will review and discuss the Richardson Economic Development Partnership's report on its 2020 activities and its planned work for 2021.
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Discussion: Richardson Innovation Quarter update
The council will review and discuss an update on the Richardson Innovation Quarter, an economic and technology development initiative in the city.
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Resolution 21-06: winter storm relief measures for residents and businesses
The council will consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to take action to provide relief measures for Richardson residents and businesses impacted by the recent winter storm.
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Executive session: legal consultation, ethics ordinance, and economic development
The council will meet in closed session to consult with the city attorney, discuss renewal of the Code of Ethics Ordinance, and deliberate on economic development negotiations related to a commercial development in the U.S. 75/Renner Rd. area.
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Closed session: economic development negotiations near U.S. 75/Renner Rd.
The council will meet privately to discuss economic development negotiations related to a commercial development in the U.S. 75/Renner Road area, as permitted under Texas Government Code Section 551.087.
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Agreement with National Development Council to administer COVID-19 emergency business assistance funds from Collin County
The city received CARES Act funds from Collin County to help local businesses, and is hiring the National Council for Community Development, Inc. (d/b/a National Development Council) as a third-party administrator to manage the City of Richardson Collin County Emergency Business Assistance Program.
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Public hearing and vote on updating the Texas Enterprise Zone incentives ordinance
Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 4355, which updates Ordinance No. 4050 to add incentives that are available under existing city policy for the Texas Enterprise Zone Program but are not currently included in the ordinance. Residents can submit comments online by 5 p.m. at www.cor.net/PublicCommentForm or by calling (214) 997-0297 at 6 p.m.
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Nominate Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas as a Texas Enterprise Zone project
Council will adopt Resolution No. 20-17 to nominate Health Care Service Corporation d/b/a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (HCSC) as a Texas State Enterprise Zone project.
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Nominate RealPage, Inc. as a Texas Enterprise Zone project
Council will adopt Resolution No. 20-18 to nominate RealPage, Inc. as a Texas State Enterprise Zone project.
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Update on hotel and performing arts projects
The council will review and discuss the current status of the hotel and performing arts center projects.
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Executive session: economic development negotiations near N. Central Expy./Galatyn Pkwy.
The council will meet in closed session under Texas Government Code Section 551.087(1) and (2) to discuss economic development negotiations related to a commercial development in the N. Central Expy./Galatyn Pkwy. area.
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Executive session: economic development negotiations near Synergy Park Blvd./N. Floyd Rd.
The council will meet in closed session to discuss economic development negotiations related to a commercial development in the Synergy Park Blvd./N. Floyd Rd. area, as permitted under Texas Government Code Section 551.087(1) and (2).
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Nominate Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas as a state enterprise zone project
Resolution No. 20-09 would nominate Health Care Service Corporation, doing business as Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (HCSC), as a Texas State Enterprise Zone Project, making the company potentially eligible for state tax benefits tied to job creation or investment.
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Discussion on the state of UT Dallas
The council will review and discuss the current state of the University of Texas at Dallas.