BY DUSTIN BUTLER
What’s next
Funding the project
the path forward would depend on the specific strategy council decides on, Magner said, adding that small projects can be funded by savings from other projects or year-end reserves. Other sources of funding include certificates of obligation for maintenance-type projects. The exact funding strategy will be determined by council, Magner said. Loughmiller and Hanne both said they would support bonds for new aquatic facilities.
Magner said the first step is to figure out a funding strategy for the Heights Aquatics Center, and that adding $1.5 million in renovations will preserve the center. The next step would be to replace outdated swimming pools with spraygrounds, which would likely require bond funding, Magner said. The next bond program is tentatively scheduled for November 2026, Magner said. Council has three options to choose from and
The renovations for each option break down into three time frames: short-term, mid- term and long-term priorities, and include addressing existing facilities, expanding recreation with additional facilities and developing new community aquatic centers.
2025
Jan. 13th 2025 - Plan adopted
Aug. 2026 - Bond election called for phase 1 Nov. 2026 - Bond election 1-2 year priorities - Renovate existing facilities
2026
The cost of the projects
City Council will be able to pick certain parts from any plan to approve individually.
2027
Project cost
Operating cost
Revenue
$847K
2028
3-4 year priorities - Expand offers with sprayground
Option #1
$22.7M
$287K
$2.8M
2029
$64.7M
$1.2M
Option #2
$880K
5+ year priorities - Build new aquatic center
$2.1M
2030
$84.1M
Option #3
SOURCE: CITY OF RICHARDSON/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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