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Recreation centers, aquatics, athletics programs, special recreation facilities and programming.
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Discussion of National Parks and Recreation Month
The Council will review and discuss National Parks and Recreation Month.
Recently on the agenda
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Standards of care for youth programs in Parks and Recreation
The council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance establishing official standards of care for youth programs offered by the Richardson Parks and Recreation Department.
These standards set minimum care and safety requirements for youth enrolled in city-run recreational programs.
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Standards of care for early child development programs in Parks and Recreation
The council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance establishing official standards of care for early child development programs run by the Richardson Parks and Recreation Department.
These standards set minimum care and safety requirements for young children enrolled in city-run early childhood programs.
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Purchase skimmer baskets for Heights Family Aquatic Center renovation for $110,000
Council will authorize a purchase order to Sunbelt Pools for skimmer baskets needed for the Heights Family Aquatic Center renovation through BuyBoard Contract #701-23 at a cost of $110,000.
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Discussion of parks and recreation needs for a possible 2026 bond program
Council will discuss what parks and recreation 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 parks and recreation amenities citywide.
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Purchase Heights Family Aquatic Center renovation work — $868,452.62
The council will consider authorizing purchase orders for the Heights Family Aquatic Center renovation: $736,568 to Sunbelt Pools through BuyBoard Contract Numbers 679-22 and 701-23, and $131,884.62 to Shade Systems, Inc. through HGAC Contract #PR11-20R.
This renovation will update a public aquatic facility used by Richardson families.
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Adopt standards of care for Parks and Recreation youth programs
After a public hearing, council will consider adopting an ordinance establishing standards of care for youth programs offered by the Richardson Parks and Recreation Department. State law requires cities to adopt these standards annually to continue operating such programs.
These standards set the safety and quality requirements for children and youth enrolled in city-run recreational programs.
All matters with this topic
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Discussion of National Parks and Recreation Month
The Council will review and discuss National Parks and Recreation Month.
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Standards of care for early child development programs in Parks and Recreation
The council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance establishing official standards of care for early child development programs run by the Richardson Parks and Recreation Department.
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Standards of care for youth programs in Parks and Recreation
The council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance establishing official standards of care for youth programs offered by the Richardson Parks and Recreation Department.
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Purchase skimmer baskets for Heights Family Aquatic Center renovation for $110,000
Council will authorize a purchase order to Sunbelt Pools for skimmer baskets needed for the Heights Family Aquatic Center renovation through BuyBoard Contract #701-23 at a cost of $110,000.
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Discussion of parks and recreation needs for a possible 2026 bond program
Council will discuss what parks and recreation projects could be included in a potential 2026 bond program.
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Purchase Heights Family Aquatic Center renovation work — $868,452.62
The council will consider authorizing purchase orders for the Heights Family Aquatic Center renovation: $736,568 to Sunbelt Pools through BuyBoard Contract Numbers 679-22 and 701-23, and $131,884.62 to Shade Systems, Inc. through HGAC Contract #PR11-20R.
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Adopt standards of care for Parks and Recreation early child development programs
After a public hearing, council will consider adopting an ordinance establishing standards of care for early child development programs run by the Richardson Parks and Recreation Department. State law requires cities to adopt such standards annually to operate these programs.
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Adopt standards of care for Parks and Recreation youth programs
After a public hearing, council will consider adopting an ordinance establishing standards of care for youth programs offered by the Richardson Parks and Recreation Department. State law requires cities to adopt these standards annually to continue operating such programs.
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Presentation and discussion of the Aquatic Master Plan final draft
The council will hear a presentation and hold public hearings on the final draft of Richardson's Aquatic Master Plan, which guides the future of the city's aquatic facilities and programs.
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Adopt resolution approving the Parks & Recreation Aquatic Master Plan
The council is asked to formally adopt Resolution 25-01, approving the Parks & Recreation Aquatic Master Plan that was presented and discussed under Item 5.
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Discussion of the Aquatics Master Plan final draft
Council will review and discuss the final draft of the city's Aquatics Master Plan, which lays out the long-term vision for Richardson's public aquatics facilities and programming.
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Replace treadmills and fitness equipment at Heights Recreation Center — $56,051.83 (Bid #30-25)
Council will consider authorizing a $56,051.83 purchase order to Comm-Fit Holdings, LLC for replacement treadmills and other fitness equipment at Heights Recreation Center, using BuyBoard cooperative contract #665-22.
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Authorize $329,896.91 purchase order for plaster replacement at Heights Family Aquatics Center
Staff requests authorization to issue a $329,896.91 purchase order to Mountjoy Aquatics, LLC through BuyBoard Contract #701-23 to replace the plaster at the Heights Family Aquatics Center.
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Council reviews progress on the Aquatics Master Plan
Council members will be briefed on where the city stands in developing its long-range Aquatics Master Plan, which guides future investments in public swimming and aquatic facilities.
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Resolution No. 24-23: set fees for Sherrill Park Golf Course
Council will establish the fee schedule for Sherrill Park Golf Course.
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Kickoff discussion of a new Aquatics Master Plan
The council will review and discuss the launch of a master planning process for the city's aquatics facilities and programs.
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Purchase $93,843 replacement HVAC unit for Huffhines Recreation Center
The city requests authorization to purchase a replacement HVAC unit for Huffhines Recreation Center from Texas Air Systems for $93,843 through the Interlocal Purchasing System cooperative contract TIPS #23010402.
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Adopt standards of care for Parks and Recreation early child development programs
Ordinance No. 4487 would formally adopt standards of care for early child development programs run by the Richardson Parks and Recreation Department. State law requires cities to adopt such standards for programs serving young children outside of normal school hours.
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Adopt standards of care for Parks and Recreation youth programs
Ordinance No. 4488 would formally adopt standards of care for youth programs offered by the Richardson Parks and Recreation Department. As with early childhood programs, state law requires cities to set these standards for youth programs.
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Bid #54-24: lease 90 golf carts for Sherrill Park Golf Course for $542,970
The council is asked to approve a cooperative lease through BuyBoard Contract #706-22 with Yamaha Golf-Car Company for 80 electric golf carts at $491,520 over 48 months and 10 QuieTech EFI gas golf carts at $51,450 over 60 months for Sherrill Park Golf Course.
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Purchase UV system replacement for aquatics facility for $147,046.51 (Bid #50-24)
Staff seeks approval to issue a purchase order to Mountjoy Aquatics for a replacement ultraviolet (UV) water treatment system, bought through the BuyBoard cooperative purchasing contract #701-23, at a cost of $147,046.51.
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Update public swimming pool rules to match state standards (Ord. 4484)
Ordinance No. 4484 would update the city's public swimming pool and spa regulations to match the Texas Department of State Health Services rules found in Chapter 265, Subchapters K, M, and L of Title 25 of the Texas Administrative Code.
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Purchase $64,640 interior slide gelcoat replacement through BuyBoard cooperative
The city requests a purchase order to Sunbelt Pools for $64,640 to replace the interior slide gelcoat, using the BuyBoard cooperative contract #701-23 under Bid #28-24.
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Award $51,750 contract to resurface Huffhines Tennis Center courts
The city recommends awarding Bid #29-24 to Texas Tennis Contractors for $51,750 to resurface tennis courts at Huffhines Tennis Center, using the cooperative contract under Plano ISD Bid #2022-012.
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Special permit for indoor ski and snowboard school at 1002 N. Central Expressway
A business is asking for a special permit to operate a commercial indoor ski and snowboard school inside an existing building on an 8.1-acre lot at the northeast corner of Central Expressway and Arapaho Road. The property is zoned Collins/Arapaho TOD & Innovation District PD (Station Area Sub-District).
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Council reviews the 2023 Corporate Challenge
The council will review and discuss the 2023 Corporate Challenge, a community event program.
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Update on Sherrill Park Golf Course 2 project and 50th anniversary
Council will receive an update on the Course 2 project at Sherrill Park Golf Course and discuss the course's 50th anniversary.
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Discussion of the summer aquatics program
Council will review and discuss the city's summer aquatics program.
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Standards of care for Parks and Recreation early child development programs
The council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 4452, which sets official standards of care for early child development programs run by the Richardson Parks and Recreation Department.
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Standards of care for Parks and Recreation youth programs
The council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 4453, which sets official standards of care for youth programs run by the Richardson Parks and Recreation Department.
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Award cooperative contract to Sunbelt Pools for pool management at $19,960/month
The city requests authorization to issue an annual cooperative contract to Sunbelt Pools, Inc. for pool management services for the Parks and Recreation Department under Bid #44-23, using BuyBoard Contract #613-20, at a monthly cost of $19,960.
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Purchase golf cart batteries and valve gauges for Sherrill Park for $99,726.28
The city wants to buy replacement batteries and valve gauges for 89 golf carts at Sherrill Park Golf Course from Metro Golf Carts for $99,726.28 through BuyBoard contract #611-20.
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Discussion of preliminary draft Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan update
The council will review and discuss a preliminary draft update to the city's Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan.
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Discussion of the 2022 Corporate Challenge
The council will review and discuss the 2022 Corporate Challenge.
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Standards of care for early child development programs at Parks and Recreation
The council will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance No. 4420, which formally establishes standards of care for early child development programs run by the Richardson Parks and Recreation Department.
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Standards of care for youth programs at Parks and Recreation
The council will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance No. 4421, which formally establishes standards of care for youth programs run by the Richardson Parks and Recreation Department.
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Lease 40 golf carts for Sherrill Park Golf Course over five years — $141,600
Staff requests authorization to enter a 60-month lease with Metro Golf Cars for 40 new 2022 Yamaha Quietech EFI gas golf carts for Sherrill Park Golf Course, through BuyBoard Contract #611-20, at a total cost of $141,600 over the five-year term.
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Status report on Sherrill Park Golf Course discussed
Council will review and discuss a status report on Sherrill Park Golf Course.
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Purchase replacement rooftop HVAC units for Huffhines Recreation Center
Bid #72-21 would authorize purchase orders to Trane ($341,585) through Omnia Partners Contract #15-JLP-023 and Climatec, LLC ($50,651) through BuyBoard Contract #638-21 to replace rooftop HVAC units #1 and #2 at Huffhines Recreation Center.
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Resolution setting Senior Center membership fees for residents and non-residents
The council will consider Resolution No. 21-08, which establishes the membership fees that residents and non-residents will pay to use the Senior Center.
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Overview tour of the Richardson Senior Center
Council members receive an overview tour of the Richardson Senior Center facility.
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Tour of Richardson Senior Center renovation
Council members tour the ongoing renovation work at the Richardson Senior Center.
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Adopt standards of care for Parks Department early child development programs
Ordinance No. 4376 would establish official standards of care governing early child development programs run by the Richardson Parks and Recreation Department. A public hearing is held before the council votes.
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Adopt standards of care for Parks Department youth programs
Ordinance No. 4377 would establish official standards of care for youth programs offered by the Richardson Parks and Recreation Department. A public hearing precedes the vote.
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Discussion of Parks and Recreation cost recovery strategy
Council will review and discuss the city's strategy for recovering costs associated with Parks and Recreation programs and services.
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Discuss parks and recreation needs for a future bond program
The council will review and discuss what parks and recreation improvements might be included in a future bond program.
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Authorize annual contracts for sports umpires and officials
Under Bid #26-21, the city would issue annual requirements contracts for umpires and sports officials to Richardson Umpires Association for up to $68,000 and TJ Sports for up to $28,000, both based on unit prices.
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Purchase furniture and fitness equipment for Senior Recreation Center
The city wants to buy and install furniture and fixtures for the Senior Recreation Center through cooperative purchasing contracts. Business Interiors would receive $176,717.94 and Marathon Fitness would receive $145,546.12, for a combined total of $322,264.06.
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Purchase a shuttle bus for the Senior Center for $74,502.06
The city requests authorization to issue a purchase order to Alliance Bus Group, Inc. for one Ford E-350 Champion Challenger shuttle bus for the Senior Center. The purchase is made through State of Georgia cooperative contract #99999-001-SPD0000138 at a cost of $74,502.06.
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Purchase fitness equipment for Huffhines Recreation Center
The city requests authorization to purchase fitness equipment for Huffhines Recreation Center from Marathon Fitness through BuyBoard Contract #583-19 for $54,277.50.
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Award contract for rooftop HVAC unit replacement at Heights Recreation Center
Staff recommends awarding Bid #63-20 to Texas Air Systems to replace rooftop HVAC units at Heights Recreation Center for $146,647, using the TIPS cooperative purchasing contract #18010101 through the Region VIII Education Service Center.
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Authorize $7,000,000 construction contract amendment for Senior Center renovation
The council is asked to authorize the City Manager to sign Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment No. 1 to the Construction Manager at Risk agreement with Balfour Beatty Construction for the Richardson Senior Center renovation project, bringing the total contract to $7,000,000.
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Ordinance 4348: standards of care for early childhood programs
The council will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance No. 4348, which sets formal standards of care for early child development programs run by the Richardson Parks and Recreation Department. Residents could submit comments electronically by 5:00 p.m. or call (214) 997-0297 at 6:00 p.m.
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Ordinance 4349: standards of care for youth programs
The council will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance No. 4349, which sets formal standards of care for youth programs run by the Richardson Parks and Recreation Department.
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Discussion of the Texas Community Challenge: Fitness
The City Council will review and discuss the Texas Community Challenge related to fitness.