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Council discussion on DART programs and topics of interest
The council will review and discuss Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) programs and any topics of current interest to the city.
DART decisions can affect transit service, station development, and transportation options available to Richardson residents.
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Appoint Richardson's representatives to the Regional Transportation Council
The council would formally appoint Bruce Arfsten as representative and Amir Omar as alternate to the Regional Transportation Council of the North Central Texas Council of Governments. Richardson shares this fractional allocation membership with the Town of Addison.
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Reappoint Gary A. Slagel to the DART Board of Directors
The council would reappoint Gary A. Slagel to represent Richardson — in a fractional seat shared with the City of University Park and the Town of Addison — on the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority Board of Directors.
Richardson's voice on DART's board influences transit service and investment decisions that affect local residents.
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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.
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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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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.
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Appoint Richardson's representatives to the Regional Transportation Council
The council would formally appoint Bruce Arfsten as representative and Amir Omar as alternate to the Regional Transportation Council of the North Central Texas Council of Governments. Richardson shares this fractional allocation membership with the Town of Addison.
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Council discussion on DART programs and topics of interest
The council will review and discuss Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) programs and any topics of current interest to the city.
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Reappoint Gary A. Slagel to the DART Board of Directors
The council would reappoint Gary A. Slagel to represent Richardson — in a fractional seat shared with the City of University Park and the Town of Addison — on the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority Board of Directors.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Executive session: personnel, DART board, short-term rentals, zoning entitlements
The council will meet in closed session under Texas Government Code Sections 551.074 and 551.071 to discuss personnel matters, appointments to the DART board, legal advice on short-term rentals, and legal advice on removal of zoning entitlements.
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Council discussion on DART update
Council will review and discuss the latest update on Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART).
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Resolution approving proposed changes to DART's governance structure
Council will consider formally approving an amended governance structure for the Dallas Area Rapid Transit system.
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Authorize interlocal agreement with DART for General Mobility Program funds
Council will consider authorizing the city manager to negotiate and sign an agreement with DART that allocates General Mobility Program (GMP) funds to Richardson for public transportation or complementary transportation service projects.
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Executive session: economic development prospect and DART legal consultation
The council will meet in closed session to discuss confidential economic development information related to a business prospect called "Project Runway" and to consult with the city attorney regarding Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART).
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Discussion: DART update for Richardson
The council will review and discuss a current update on Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) and its services relevant to Richardson.
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Approve interlocal agreement with DART for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone contributions
The council will approve an interlocal cooperation agreement between Richardson and DART that governs DART's contributions to the city's Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZ).
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Resolution supporting weighted votes for each DART member city on the DART board
The council will declare support for each DART member city having a board director with a weighted vote, while agreeing to continue the current board apportionment as member cities discuss possible changes to Texas Transportation Code Chapter 452.
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Resolution on accepting DART General Mobility Program funds and opposing DART sales tax diversion
The council will adopt a resolution accepting funds from DART's General Mobility Program and taking a position on proposed legislation that would reduce or redirect DART's dedicated sales tax revenue to other uses.
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Appoint Mayor Amir Omar as alternate representative to the Regional Transportation Council
Council will adopt a resolution appointing Mayor Amir Omar as the alternate to Richardson's fractional seat on the North Central Texas Council of Governments' Regional Transportation Council, a position shared with the Town of Addison.
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Discussion: DART programs and topics of interest to Richardson
Council will review and discuss Dallas Area Rapid Transit programs and any topics of interest to the city.
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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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Special permit for a drone operations and maintenance center at 1155 Kas Drive
A public hearing and vote on granting a special permit that would allow a drone operations and maintenance center at 1155 Kas Drive, a property already zoned as part of the Collins/Arapaho Transit-Oriented Development & Innovation District (Employment Sub-District).
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Resolution supporting full funding of the DART transit system
Resolution No. 25-03 would put Richardson on record as supporting full funding of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit system and urging continued investment in public transit.
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Rezone 10.39 acres at Arapaho Rd. and Grove Rd. under Collins/Arapaho form-based code
The council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 4531 to grant a Special Development Plan for 10.39 acres at the southwest corner of E. Arapaho Road and N. Grove Road. The plan would modify the development standards of the Collins/Arapaho Form-Based Code for a site currently zoned as a Planned Development within the Transit-Oriented Development and Innovation Station Area Sub-District.
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DART status report discussion
The Council reviewed and discussed a status report on Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) services and activities.
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Presentation on US 75 HOV/Technology Lanes and the US 75–PGBT interchange
TxDOT or city staff will present information on planned High Occupancy Vehicle and technology lanes along US 75 and improvements to the interchange with the President George Bush Turnpike.
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Discussion: status of regional transit studies
The council will receive an update and discuss the current status of ongoing regional transit studies.
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Discussion: DART programs and topics of interest
The council will review and discuss programs and topics of interest related to Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART).
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Resolution 24-08: Reappoint Gary A. Slagel to the DART Board of Directors
The council would reappoint Gary A. Slagel to Richardson's aggregated fractional seat on the DART Board of Directors, a position shared with the City of University Park and the Towns of Addison and Highland Park.
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Annual contract for shuttle bus services — Echo AFC Transportation (Bid #01-24)
Council is asked to award an annual requirements contract to Echo AFC Transportation for shuttle bus services at unit prices established through Bid #01-24.
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Shuttle bus service agreement with DART
Resolution No. 23-33 would authorize the city manager to sign a site-specific shuttle funding agreement with Dallas Area Rapid Transit for bus shuttle services.
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Designate DART-licensed property as "Interurban Common" park
Resolution No. 23-36 would designate a DART-licensed property for park and recreational purposes under the name "Interurban Common."
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Adopt Ordinance No. 4472: UTD/Points at Waterview TOD planned development rezoning
Council is asked to adopt Ordinance No. 4472, which would rezone a 35.92-acre tract on the south side of Waterview Parkway — generally east of Frankford Road and bounded on the south by the DART Silver Line — from TO-M Technical Office and PD Planned Development to a new PD Planned Development called the UTD/Points at Waterview-TOD Planned Development District. The ordinance would adopt use and development regulations, a concept plan, street typology cross sections, and an existing structure alternative exhibit.
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Public hearing: special permit for event center at 1801 N. Plano Road
The council will hold a public hearing on Zoning File 23-08, a request to allow an approximately 5,900-square-foot event center inside an existing roughly 9,300-square-foot building on a 1.96-acre lot at 1801 N. Plano Road, near the corner of Plano Road and Digital Drive. The property is currently zoned Collins/Arapaho TOD & Innovation District PD Planned Development (Employment Sub-District).
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Public hearing on rezoning ~36 acres near Waterview Parkway for transit-oriented mixed-use (ZF 23-06)
Owners 3400 Waterview LLC (Jim Leslie) and the University of Texas at Dallas (Dr. Calvin Jamison) are requesting to rezone approximately 36 acres on the south side of Waterview Parkway, generally east of Frankford Road and bounded to the south by the DART Silver Line, from TO-M Technical Office and PD Planned Development to PD Planned Development for a transit-oriented mixed-use development. This is a public hearing where residents may speak before the council acts.
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Council reviews DART programs and topics of interest
The council will review and discuss Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) programs and any topics of current interest related to DART service.
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Appoint Richardson's representatives to the Regional Transportation Council
Resolution No. 23-15 would appoint Bruce Arfsten as representative and Bob Dubey as alternate to the Regional Transportation Council of the North Central Texas Council of Governments, a position shared with the Town of Addison.
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TxDOT briefing on US 75 high-occupancy vehicle technology lanes project
The Texas Department of Transportation will brief the council on a planned High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) technology lanes project along US Highway 75, which runs through Richardson.
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Discussion of DART interlocal agreements related to the Silver Line rail project
Council will review and discuss proposed interlocal agreements between the City of Richardson and Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) covering the Silver Line commuter rail project and related public or complementary transportation services.
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Resolution to approve interlocal agreement with DART for public transportation services
Council is asked to approve Resolution No. 23-01, which authorizes an interlocal agreement between Richardson and DART for public transportation system or complementary transportation services, and allows the City Manager to sign it.
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Shuttle funding agreement with DART for Galatyn area bus service
Resolution No. 22-28 would approve a site-specific shuttle funding agreement between Richardson and Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) to provide bus shuttle services in the Galatyn Shuttle Service Area.
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Reappoint Gary A. Slagel to the DART Board of Directors
Resolution No. 22-05 would reappoint Gary A. Slagel to Richardson's fractional seat on the DART Board of Directors, a position shared with the City of University Park and the Towns of Addison and Highland Park.
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Support DART's Silver Line light rail alignment and eminent domain authority
Resolution No. 21-33 expresses the city's support for DART Resolution No. 210078, which adopts the alignment for the Silver Line light rail. It also authorizes the use of eminent domain to acquire right-of-way within Richardson's city limits as needed for the project.
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Appoint Richardson representatives to the Regional Transportation Council
Resolution No. 21-16 would appoint Janet DePuy as representative and Guillermo Quintanilla, Jr. as alternate to the Regional Transportation Council of the North Central Texas Council of Governments. Richardson shares this fractional membership with the Town of Addison.
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Recognition of DART President/Executive Director Gary Thomas
The council will recognize Gary Thomas, President and Executive Director of Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART).
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Discussion of DART programs and topics of interest
The council will review and discuss programs and issues related to Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART).
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Reappoint council member and mayor to Regional Transportation Council
The council will consider Resolution No. 20-10 to reappoint Council Member Ivan Hughes as primary representative and Mayor Paul Voelker as alternate representative to the Regional Transportation Council of the North Central Texas Council of Governments. Richardson shares this fractional allocation membership with the Town of Addison.
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Reappoint Gary Slagel to the DART Board of Directors
The council will consider Resolution No. 20-11 to reappoint Gary A. Slagel as Richardson's representative to the DART Board of Directors. This fractional allocation membership is shared with the City of University Park and the Towns of Addison and Highland Park.
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Closed session: personnel matters and board appointments
The council will meet privately, as allowed by Texas law, to discuss personnel matters and to review potential appointments or reappointments to the DART Board and the North Texas Municipal Water District Board.
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Discussion on DART's proposed DARTzoom bus network redesign
The council will review and discuss the Dallas Area Rapid Transit proposed bus network redesign effort known as DARTzoom.