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Utility rates, permit fees, fine schedules, and other charges set by the city.
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Discussion: comprehensive review of the city's retail water rates
The council will review and discuss a comprehensive look at the city's retail water rates. (Note: the agenda item text appears to be cut off.)
Changes to retail water rates would directly affect how much residents and businesses pay on their water bills.
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Discussion: comprehensive review of retail water and sewer rate structure
The council will review and discuss how the city currently prices water and sewer service for its retail customers. No vote is scheduled; this is a discussion item.
Changes to the rate structure could affect what Richardson residents and businesses pay on their monthly water and sewer bills.
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Resolution denying Oncor's application to raise electric rates in Richardson
The council will consider a resolution formally denying Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC's application to change (increase) electric rates within the city, and requiring Oncor to reimburse the city's reasonable rate-case expenses.
If the city denies the rate change, it pushes back on potential electric bill increases for Richardson residents and businesses.
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Public hearing and vote on updating drainage utility fee schedule
The council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance that changes the drainage utility system's schedule of charges, which is listed in Appendix B of the city's code of ordinances.
Any change to the drainage fee schedule would directly affect the amount residents and businesses pay on their utility bills.
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Resolution approving Atmos Energy 2025 Rate Review Mechanism settlement
Council is asked to adopt a resolution approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (ACSC) and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division regarding the company's 2025 Rate Review Mechanism filing. The resolution declares existing rates unreasonable, adopts new settlement tariffs, sets a pension/retiree-medical-benefits benchmark, and requires Atmos to reimburse ACSC's ratemaking expenses.
Adopting these new tariffs will change the rates Richardson residents and businesses pay for natural gas service.
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Discussion: Atmos Energy 2025 Rate Review Mechanism filing
Council will review and discuss Atmos Energy's 2025 Rate Review Mechanism (RRM) filing, which is the annual process through which the natural gas utility proposes adjustments to the rates Richardson customers pay.
Changes to Atmos Energy's rates could affect how much Richardson residents and businesses pay on their natural gas bills.
All matters with this topic
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Discussion: comprehensive review of the city's retail water rates
The council will review and discuss a comprehensive look at the city's retail water rates. (Note: the agenda item text appears to be cut off.)
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Discussion: comprehensive review of retail water and sewer rate structure
The council will review and discuss how the city currently prices water and sewer service for its retail customers. No vote is scheduled; this is a discussion item.
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Public hearing and vote on updating drainage utility fee schedule
The council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance that changes the drainage utility system's schedule of charges, which is listed in Appendix B of the city's code of ordinances.
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Resolution denying Oncor's application to raise electric rates in Richardson
The council will consider a resolution formally denying Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC's application to change (increase) electric rates within the city, and requiring Oncor to reimburse the city's reasonable rate-case expenses.
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Discussion: Atmos Energy 2025 Rate Review Mechanism filing
Council will review and discuss Atmos Energy's 2025 Rate Review Mechanism (RRM) filing, which is the annual process through which the natural gas utility proposes adjustments to the rates Richardson customers pay.
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Resolution approving Atmos Energy 2025 Rate Review Mechanism settlement
Council is asked to adopt a resolution approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (ACSC) and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division regarding the company's 2025 Rate Review Mechanism filing. The resolution declares existing rates unreasonable, adopts new settlement tariffs, sets a pension/retiree-medical-benefits benchmark, and requires Atmos to reimburse ACSC's ratemaking expenses.
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Ordinance updating utility deposit refund rules
This ordinance amends Chapter 23 of the city code to update the rules for refunding deposits that customers pay for water and sewer service.
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Resolution to suspend Oncor's proposed rate increase and join cities' steering committee response
Oncor Electric Delivery Company has requested a rate change set to take effect July 31, 2025. This resolution would suspend that effective date so the city has time to study the request, join a steering committee of other Oncor-served cities to hire legal and consulting help, negotiate with Oncor, and pursue litigation or appeals if needed.
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Review Oncor rate request and possible suspension-of-rates resolution
The council will review and discuss a request by Oncor Electric Delivery to change its rates, and consider a resolution to suspend those rates while the city evaluates the proposal.
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Discussion on creating a comprehensive city fee ordinance
Council will hear a presentation and discuss the idea of consolidating city fees into a single comprehensive fee ordinance.
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Approve negotiated rate settlement with Atmos Energy for 2024 rate review (Resolution No. 24-25)
Resolution No. 24-25 approves a settlement reached through the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (ACSC) with Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division, adjusting the company's natural gas rates under its 2024 Rate Review Mechanism filing. The resolution adopts new tariffs, finds current rates unreasonable, and requires Atmos to reimburse ACSC's ratemaking expenses.
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Resolution No. 24-21: set fees for park special event permits and Breckinridge Park fire pit
Council will establish fees for obtaining a special event permit at city parks and for use of the fire pit at Breckinridge Park.
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Resolution No. 24-22: revise garbage and refuse collection fees
Council will consider updated fees for the removal of garbage and refuse within the city.
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Resolution No. 24-23: set fees for Sherrill Park Golf Course
Council will establish the fee schedule for Sherrill Park Golf Course.
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Resolution 24-10: establish animal shelter fees
The Council will consider a resolution that sets the official fee schedule for the city's animal shelter.
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Discussion on Sherrill Park Golf Course 2 renovation and golf rates
Council will review and discuss plans for renovating Sherrill Park Golf Course 2 and consider golf rate adjustments.
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Update on Breckinridge Park disc golf course and proposed fees
Staff will present an update on the disc golf course and recommend a fee structure for council to consider.
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Set fees for Breckinridge Park disc golf course
Resolution No. 23-34 would formally establish the fees and charges for using the Breckinridge Park Disc Golf Course and related facilities.
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Approve Atmos Energy rate settlement and updated gas tariffs (Resolution No. 23-24)
Resolution No. 23-24 approves a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division on its 2023 Rate Review Mechanism filing, adopts revised tariffs reflecting rate adjustments, and requires Atmos to reimburse the steering committee's ratemaking expenses.
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Deny Oncor's request to increase electric distribution rates (Resolution No. 23-25)
Resolution No. 23-25 would formally deny Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC's application to raise its distribution rates within the city, authorize the city to join the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor, hire legal counsel, and require Oncor to reimburse the city's rate-case expenses.
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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.
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Richardson formally opposes Oncor's proposed electric rate increase
Resolution No. 22-29 would formally deny Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC's application to raise electric rates within Richardson, and require Oncor to reimburse the city's costs of reviewing the rate case.
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Discussion: Oncor 2022 rate request
Council will review and discuss a rate request submitted by Oncor, the electric utility that serves Richardson, in 2022.
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Public hearing and vote on revised stormwater drainage utility fee schedule
After a public hearing, the council is asked to adopt Resolution No. 22-22, which revises the schedule of charges for the city's Municipal Drainage Utility System and sets new drainage fees.
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Resolution No. 22-23: set registration fee for short-term rental properties
This resolution establishes the application fee that owners of short-term rental properties must pay to obtain a registration certificate under the new short-term rental ordinance.
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Resolution No. 22-24: approve Atmos Energy rate settlement and new gas tariffs
Resolution No. 22-24 approves a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division on the company's 2022 Rate Review Mechanism filing, declares existing rates unreasonable, and adopts new tariffs reflecting the agreed-upon rate adjustments.
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Setting library service fees for the Richardson Public Library
The council is being asked to adopt Resolution No. 22-20, which establishes the schedule of fees for services at the Richardson Public Library.
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Setting library service fees for the Richardson Public Library
The council is being asked to adopt Resolution No. 22-20, which establishes the schedule of fees for services at the Richardson Public Library.
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Council reviews fees and facilities at Sherrill Park Golf Course
The City Council will review and discuss the fees charged and facilities available at Sherrill Park.
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Resolution 22-10: suspend Oncor rate increase effective date to allow city review
Resolution No. 22-10 would suspend the August 1, 2022 effective date of Oncor Electric Delivery Company's proposed rate increase so the city can study the request and work with other Oncor-served cities through a Steering Committee to hire legal and consulting help, negotiate with Oncor, and pursue litigation if needed.
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Resolution 21-26: approve negotiated Atmos Energy gas rate settlement
The council is asked to approve a settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy's Mid-Tex Division covering the company's 2021 Rate Review Mechanism filing. The resolution declares existing rates unreasonable, adopts new tariffs from the negotiated settlement, and requires Atmos to reimburse the steering committee's ratemaking expenses.
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Deny Oncor's request to raise electric distribution rates in Richardson
Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC has applied to increase its distribution rates charged to Richardson customers. The council would adopt Resolution No. 21-11 denying that rate increase, joining other cities through the OCSC coalition, hiring legal and consulting help, and requiring Oncor to reimburse the city's rate-case expenses.
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Discussion of Atmos rate review filing and Oncor rate denial resolution
The council will review and discuss two utility rate matters: a rate review mechanism filing submitted by Atmos Energy and a resolution denying Oncor's rate filing.
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Resolution setting Senior Center membership fees for residents and non-residents
The council will consider Resolution No. 21-08, which establishes the membership fees that residents and non-residents will pay to use the Senior Center.
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Discussion of Parks and Recreation cost recovery strategy
Council will review and discuss the city's strategy for recovering costs associated with Parks and Recreation programs and services.
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Settle Atmos Energy 2020 rate review and adopt new gas tariffs
Resolution No. 20-22 approves a negotiated settlement reached by the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corp. (Mid-Tex Division) over Atmos's 2020 Rate Review Mechanism filing. The resolution declares existing rates unreasonable, adopts new tariffs reflecting the agreed rate adjustments, and sets benchmarks for pension and retiree medical benefits, with Atmos required to reimburse the steering committee's ratemaking costs.
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Update garbage and refuse collection fees
The council is asked to approve Resolution No. 20-20 to establish revised fees for garbage and refuse removal services within the city.
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Deny Oncor's request to raise electric distribution rates in Richardson
Oncor Electric Delivery Company has applied to increase its distribution rates charged within Richardson. Resolution No. 20-08 would formally deny that application, authorize the city to join the Oncor Cities Steering Committee to fight the increase, and hire outside legal and consulting help — with Oncor required to reimburse the city's reasonable rate-case costs.
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Discussion on utility billing policy and procedures
The council will review and discuss the city's current policies and procedures for billing utility customers.
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Repeal outdated municipal court technology and building security fees
This consent item repeals the municipal court technology fee (Section 2-198), repeals the municipal court building security fee (Ordinance No. 3047-A), and amends the rule on how the appellant transcript fee is paid (Section 2-189(D)).