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Approve potential settlement with NTMWD over water rate disputes for FY 2017–2020
What this is
Richardson filed petitions with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) challenging the North Texas Municipal Water District's rates for fiscal years 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020. The council is asked to approve a potential settlement agreement resolving those disputes.
Why it matters
The outcome of these water rate disputes could affect what Richardson pays for wholesale water, which may in turn influence residents' utility bills.
Timeline
- July 13, 2026 Agenda posted — September 14, 2020 meeting
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — September 14, 2020
Approve potential settlement agreement
Official agenda language
CONSIDERATION AND ACTION TO APPROVE A POTENTIAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT RELATED TO THE CITY OF RICHARDSON, TEXAS PETITIONS PRESENTED TO THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS (“PUCT”) SEEKING REVIEW OF THE NORTH TEXAS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT’S RATES FOR FISCAL YEARS 2017, 2018, 2019, AND 2020 ASSIGNED DOCKET NOS. 46662, 47863, 49043, AND 50382 (“PUC PROCEEDINGS”).
Documents
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