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Grant Oncor Electric a non-exclusive franchise to use city rights-of-way (Ordinance No. 4427)
What this is
Council considers adopting Ordinance No. 4427 to grant Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC a non-exclusive franchise allowing it to construct and operate an electric distribution and transmission system within Richardson's public rights-of-way, subject to specified terms and conditions.
Why it matters
This franchise agreement governs how the electric utility can use city streets and public land, affecting terms under which residents receive electric service.
Council action
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Seconded by Ken Hutchenrider.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 10, 2026 Agenda posted — April 25, 2022 meeting
- April 25, 2022 Vote taken — April 25, 2022 meeting · Approved 7-0 (consent)
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — April 25, 2022
Adopt Ordinance No. 4427 granting Oncor franchise
Official agenda language
ORDINANCE NO. 4427, GRANTING TO ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO USE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY OF THE CITY OF RICHARDSON, TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSES OF CONSTRUCTING AND OPERATING AN ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION AND TRANSMISSION SYSTEM; SETTING FORTH TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO GOVERN THE FRANCHISE.
Documents
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