BY CECILIA LENZEN & CONNOR PITTMAN
Richardson residents to see higher utility rates Richardson residents will see increases to their water, sewer and solid waste rates in October, after council approved the rates as part of the FY 2023-24 budget. Two-minute impact City Manager Don Magner said rates increased due to higher prices from the city’s utility provid- ers as well as inflated costs for both equipment and infrastructure. Based on the adopted budget, the city has budgeted over $40 million for its water contract, a $3.96 million increase from last year, and nearly $27.77 million for sewer, about a $3.68 million increase from last year. Residents over age 65 can apply for a 26% discount on their monthly solid waste bill by filling out the city’s application.
By the numbers Based on the revised rates, the city released figures estimating the annual increases for the average residential customer in the upcoming fiscal year. • Water: Customers will see a $29 increase annually to $1,081 compared to $1,052 last year. This estimate is based on 8,000 gallons per month usage from October through May and 18,000 gallons per month usage from June through September. • Sewer: Customers will see a $14 increase to $573 compared to $559 last year based on 98% of a customer’s water usage, which is 7,840 gallons per month. • Solid waste: Customers will see a $12 increase to $300 compared to $288 last year. Residential customers will receive a $25 monthly service charge for residential customers. These esti- mates do not include the 26% senior discount. • Drainage: Single-family residential fees remain at $4.25 monthly, equating to $51 annually.
Terrace Park received upgraded playground equipment and reopened Aug. 9
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Two Richardson parks receive upgrades Terrace Park and Berkner Park in Richardson received upgraded amenities in August, including new playground equip- ment, benches and shading structures. The parks are the latest to receive reno- vations as part of the 2021 bond program.
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