City Council — August 7, 2023

Action items

• Awaiting minutes Item D Budget & tax

  Set public hearing date for proposed FY 2023-2024 tax rate

  The council is asked to schedule a public hearing on August 21, 2023, so residents can weigh in on the proposed property tax rate for the next fiscal year.

  This hearing gives residents a formal opportunity to comment before the council adopts a tax rate that will affect their property tax bills.

  • Property tax
• Awaiting minutes Item E Budget & tax

  Set public hearing date for proposed FY 2023-2024 city budget

  The council is asked to schedule a public hearing on August 28, 2023, so residents can comment on the proposed city budget for fiscal year 2023-2024.

  This hearing gives residents a formal opportunity to comment before the city's annual spending plan is adopted.

  • Budget
• Awaiting minutes Item F Resolution

  Resolution designates temporary City Hall location during new City Hall construction

  The council is asked to adopt Resolution No. 23-19, which officially designates a temporary location as City Hall while the new permanent City Hall is being built and until it is ready for occupancy.

  Residents need to know where to go for city services and official business during the construction period.

  • City property

Discussion

• Discussed Item B Discussion

  Council reviews the 2023 Corporate Challenge

  The council will review and discuss the 2023 Corporate Challenge, a community event program.

  • Recreation
• Discussed Item C Discussion

  Discussion of Atmos Energy rate filing, franchise agreement, and Oncor rate denial

  The council will review and discuss Atmos Energy's 2023 Rate Review Mechanism filing and franchise agreement, as well as a 2023 resolution denying Oncor's rate filing. These items relate to the rates and agreements governing natural gas and electric utility services in Richardson.

  The outcome of these utility rate reviews and franchise discussions can affect how much residents and businesses pay for natural gas and electric service.

  • Franchise utilities
  • Fees & rates