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Officials update budget, design for new City Hall The new City Hall project has an updated $91 million budget, along with plans to demolish the old structure damaged by an August 2022 fire, per plans presented at a Feb. 5 council meeting. The overview The new budget estimate factors in $6 million additional revenue from insurance proceeds and a tenant improvement allowance at the temporary City Hall, Director of Engineering and Capital Projects Jim Dulac said. The previous budget for the project was $85 million. Dulac said potential additions to the project have increased the budget. Those include: • An increase from 96,000 square feet to 100,000 square feet • A stepped-architecture design of the building • Sustainability features, such as solar panels
Richardson increases senior tax exemption The city property tax exemption for seniors and individuals with disabilities is set to rise in Richardson. City Council approved a measure to increase the exemption from $130,000 to $145,000 for property taxes due in 2025 during the Feb. 12 meeting. The gist Individuals wishing to take advantage of the discount should contact either the Dallas or Collin Central Appraisal Districts, based on their county of residence. City staff project a 5% annual increase in the value of a home within the city along with a 1% increase in the number of indi- viduals eligible for the exemption, Assistant Director of Finance Tom Gastorf said.
Concept art outlines what the potential new City Hall could look like. Materials and the color have not been nalized.
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• Building materials, such as stone and glass Zooming in Changes to the original concept plan include: • Greater preservation of Leadership Grove • Adding bollards to expand a pedestrian area • A third entrance off of Belle Grove Drive • Adding an area for electioneering activities What’s next? Dulac said demolition could begin in May with construction of the new City Hall set for 2027.
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