Every council decision, tracked from first posting to final vote.

Upcoming public hearings

• Public hearing scheduled Item 6 Budget & tax September 21, 2026

  Public hearing on the proposed FY 2026-2027 operating budget

  Residents can speak for or against the city's proposed operating budget for the fiscal year starting October 1, 2026.

  This is residents' formal opportunity to comment on how the city plans to spend public money in the coming year.

  • Budget
• Public hearing scheduled Item 7 Budget & tax September 21, 2026

  Public hearing on proposed changes to drainage utility charges

  The city is holding a public hearing on a proposal to amend the schedule of charges for the Drainage Utility System.

  A change to the drainage charge schedule could affect what property owners pay on their utility bills.

  • Fees & rates
  • Drainage & flooding
• Public hearing scheduled Item 8 Resolution September 21, 2026

  Resolution to pay off portions of 2016B taxable general obligation bonds early

  The council will consider a resolution to defease and redeem portions of the City of Richardson, Texas General Obligation Bonds, Taxable Series 2016B, retiring that debt ahead of schedule.

  Early redemption of outstanding bonds can reduce the city's total interest costs, which benefits taxpayers.

  • Bonds & debt
• Public hearing scheduled Item 9 Ordinance September 21, 2026

  Adopt the city's operating budget for FY 2026-2027

  The council will vote on an ordinance officially adopting the city's budget for the fiscal year running from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

  This ordinance sets the spending plan that determines city services, staffing, and investments for the coming year.

  • Budget
• Public hearing scheduled Item 10 Ordinance $100 September 21, 2026

  Set the 2026 property tax rate at $0.54218 per $100 of assessed value

  The council will consider an ordinance setting the city's property tax rate for 2026 at $0.54218 per $100 of assessed valuation on all taxable property within Richardson as of January 1, 2026.

  This rate directly determines how much property owners will owe the city in taxes this year.

  • Property tax
• Public hearing scheduled Item 11 Budget & tax September 21, 2026

  Ratify the property tax increase reflected in the FY 2026-2027 adopted budget

  The council will take a separate, legally required vote to ratify the property tax increase reflected in the newly adopted FY 2026-2027 budget.

  State law requires this standalone ratification vote whenever an adopted budget includes a property tax increase.

  • Property tax
  • Budget
• Public hearing scheduled Item 12 Budget & tax September 21, 2026

  Budget consent agenda

  The council will act on a group of budget-related items bundled together for a single vote.

  • Budget
• Public hearing scheduled Item 13 Appointments September 21, 2026

  Interview finalists for the City Council Place 3 vacancy

  The council will interview finalist candidates to fill the vacancy for City Council Place 3, which has an unexpired term ending May 1, 2027.

  The person selected will represent Place 3 residents on the city council until May 2027.

  • Appointments
• Public hearing scheduled ZF 26-18 October 12, 2026

  Collins/Arapaho TOD & Innovation District

  W of Plano Rd. from Campbell Rd. to Apollo Rd.

  View on Zoning Watch
• Public hearing scheduled ZF 26-16 October 26, 2026

  Golf Ranch

  3570 Waterview Pkwy.

  View on Zoning Watch