Council Goals Workshop Available for Viewing
On-demand video of the City Council’s Goals Workshop held last Saturday, July 26 is available to view online. The goals workshop is held biennially and is a time for the newly elected City Council to create its Goals, Strategies and Tactics that will guide all business conducted by the City over the next two years.
“Deep Dive” Budget Presentations Continue for 2025-26 Budget Planning
“Deep Dive” presentations continued at Monday’s City Council meeting in preparation for the Council’s August Budget Workshop. These annual overviews given by City department leadership provide the Council with detailed information about current programs, infrastructure and maintenance tasks, along with trends, proposed projects/initiatives and budget requests.
Two-Day Budget Workshop Begins Monday
The City’s annual two-day Budget Workshop will be held Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 4-5, in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, 2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Ste. 525. During the workshop, staff will give presentations on needs, proposed projects and projected costs for FY 2025-26 for the City Council to review.
Charter Amendment Review Concludes
The Richardson City Council wrapped up its review of proposed City Charter amendments at Monday’s City Council meeting with a brief discussion on wording for an amendment within Article 18. With that, the City attorney has finalized wording for all 48 proposed charter amendments, and the City Council plans to vote on an ordinance at its Aug. 11 meeting to call a charter amendment election for Nov. 4.
Parks and Recreation Hosts Open House Tomorrow
Come and learn about all that the City of Richardson’s Parks & Recreation Department has to offer—programs, activities, special events, sports, classes and more! This event includes door prizes; be sure to sign up!
Library Closed Next Friday for In-Service Day
The Richardson Public Library will be closed Friday, Aug. 8 for staff development. It will reopen the following day on its regular schedule. Digital services such as Libby and Hoopla will remain open on Aug. 8.
Council Receives Update On 2024 “Boil Water Notice” Incident
Public Services staff provided an update to the City Council at Monday’s City Council meeting regarding actions taken in response to the water system pressure loss that occurred on Nov. 6, 2024, that resulted in a Boil Water Notice being issued.
Arts & Culture Master Plan Adopted
At Monday’s City Council meeting, the City Council passed a resolution adopting Richardson’s Arts & Culture Master Plan, an update to the Cultural Arts Master Plan adopted in 2013.
Animal Shelter Waives Adoption Fees This Month
For the entire month of August, the Richardson Animal Shelter is again participating in the annual “Clear the Shelters” event. Now in its 11th year, this nationwide campaign that began in North Texas helps connect pets with families by offering waived or reduced adoption fees. During Clear the Shelters, the Richardson Animal Shelter will waive adoption fees (which range from $15-$35 depending on age and type of animal).
Survey Opens Today for City’s ADA Transition Plan
The City of Richardson is seeking public input as it develops an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan to identify and address barriers that limit access to public facilities, programs and transportation infrastructure.