CouncilTrac · Matter
What this is
The city proposes to refinance existing debt by issuing new General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2020, which can lower interest costs without taking on new debt. Council would adopt Ordinance No. 4326 to authorize the bond sale.
Why it matters
Refinancing existing bonds at lower interest rates can save taxpayers money on debt service costs.
Council action
Motion to adopt Ordinance No
Moved by Ken Hutchenrider.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 13, 2026 Agenda posted — January 27, 2020 meeting
- January 27, 2020 Vote taken — January 27, 2020 meeting · Approved 7-0
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — January 27, 2020
Adopt Ordinance No. 4326 authorizing bond issuance
Official agenda language
CONSIDER ALL MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF “CITY OF RICHARDSON, TEXAS, GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2020”, INCLUDING THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 4326, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS.
Documents
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