Author: Bill Conrad

Water and Sewer Rate Discussion Continues 

At Monday’s City Council meeting, City staff revisited the comprehensive review of the City’s water and sewer rates given at the June 8 meeting and gave a closer look at the recommended rate adjustment scenario. The review is part of preparations for the Council’s annual budget workshop and new budget adoption; a rate increase is needed to maintain minimum fund balance requirements in the Water and Sewer Fund. 

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Council Reviews Parks Maintenance Strategies  

“Deep dive” briefings for the City Council’s annual budget preparation continued this week with a detailed Parks Maintenance update given during Monday’s Council meeting. The update provided an overview of operations, infrastructure, recent projects, planned initiatives and budget needs. 

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Some Online City Services Unavailable Tomorrow 

Several online payment and reporting services for Water Customer Service, Accounts Receivable and Building Inspections will be unavailable Saturday, June 27 from 6 a.m.-noon. The temporary service interruption will also impact the MyRichardson mobile app. For those looking to submit a concern or BABIC request through the MyRichardson mobile application should instead call the 24-hour response center during this time. 

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Richardson’s Family 4th Next Saturday 

Make plans to spend the evening of July 4 at Breckinridge Park, where Richardson’s annual Fourth of July celebration will dazzle with a spectacular fireworks show, music from the Richardson Community Band, concessions and kids’ activities.   

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