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Mayor Bob Dubey and council members reviewed several projects: demolition and replacement of the former City Hall (construction targeted for completion in 2027), ongoing Richardson Public Library renovations funded by the 2021 bond, and multiple street and alley reconstructions. Officials said phase 2 of the Custer Road improvement—from Campbell Road to the President George Bush Turnpike—began in November and that part of the annual road repair program—averaging $35,000,000 dedicated annually—funded full-depth repairs and overlays on arterial and collector streets.

Why it matters: The work affects daily mobility, storm drainage, sidewalks, and neighborhood access. City staff also highlighted investments in water-pressure zone improvements to support growth in the western city and a Hunt Branch drainage project intended to reduce flooding risk at Belt Line Road.

Officials said several recreation facility and park projects advanced, including opening Apollo and Twin Rivers parks, playground replacements and plans for Interurban Common plaza. Library renovations include a relocated main entrance, expanded event space and a new two‑story children's area. No new bond referendums or additional borrowing were announced during the address.

Ending: City leaders asked residents to expect continued construction activity in the near term and said work is part of multi-year implementation of the 2021 bond program.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Richardson - State of the City 2025 - Jul 10, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Officials reviewed progress on the 2021 bond program, including a new city hall under construction, library renovations, Custer Road improvements and an expanded annual road repair program.","taxTitle","Richardson, Dallas County, Texas","taxId",2786,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6551048,"Richardson presents $406 million budget with lowest adopted tax rate since 2006; priorities include infrastructure and public safety",97,1060000,1157000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5360500-cf33722c91583923d554471e77ae7921&start=1060&end=1157","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5360500-cf33722c91583923d554471e77ae7921/thumbnail_1060000.jpg","/articles/6551048/Richardson/Dallas-County/Texas/Richardson-presents-406-million-budget-with-lowest-adopted-tax-rate-since-2006-priorities-include-infrastructure-and-public-safety","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6551048-2bdaf53df01bb5f74f13a6e173330df7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771021932&Signature=Yoe5A8ujd6oFmQ0y4wSoDJiVvsmrygsU2fDudrzqd4gnC6oOYnIb03~bttDQ4x0Ui7kGvX8s~y~laUZJDbZbsXOlHdyMU5MxAKVL2hY2b-KxW3wCUC-LddgHcFjPtaUEbqYoJpbGUXJmUEuQpL0cDuxmR-RYLWKNWG8z1T-NUl8U6966W4Xwx2qyPDw6cLWPMUnTkrSlANkd6q06maNFJ9MVbyld-oNtkGaseExdbGozy7XNRvAEogroMYBOkYi1Wpuyur0Y8CKTWhW6HVesd9Ky0zT4-qLs4i1sS7yAteQ-oIOXjDUZruxsgAuRb2SnZWbPdU3h4bfQL9fNLswLMg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Pro Tem Tim Arfin Shamshule and Mayor Bob Dubey highlighted the city's adopted budget for the current fiscal year and explained key priorities, financial ratings and awards.

\"Our budget is the most important thing we do as a council,\" Mayor Pro Tim Arfin Shamshule said, introducing a summary of fiscal priorities and accomplishments.

Why it matters: The budget directs spending on core services and capital projects. Officials said the $406,000,000 budget represents a 1.8% increase over last year and that the city's adopted tax rate—just more than 54 cents per $100 valuation—was the lowest since 2006. City officials noted 15 consecutive years of AAA ratings from Moody's and Standard & Poor's and highlighted awards from the Government Finance Officers Association and other professional organizations.

Officials said the budget focuses on four areas: infrastructure, economic development, public safety and employee recruitment and retention. The address cited specific allocations for streets, alleys, parks and economic development programs, plus a $15,000 increase to the senior property tax exemption (totaling $145,000). The address also referenced ongoing transparency initiatives and online access to financial information.

Ending: City leaders emphasized continuity of conservative fiscal practice and recognized staff for budget preparation and awards. No council action was taken in the address itself; the budget had already been adopted.","City officials described the $406 million budget, a 1.8% increase, low tax rate of 54 cents per $100 valuation, AAA bond ratings and funding priorities for streets, parks and economic development.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6551052,"Richardson highlights Micron expansion, startup grants and international partnerships as economic wins",1992,909000,2901000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5360500-cf33722c91583923d554471e77ae7921&start=909&end=2901","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5360500-cf33722c91583923d554471e77ae7921/thumbnail_909000.jpg","/articles/6551052/Richardson/Dallas-County/Texas/Richardson-highlights-Micron-expansion-startup-grants-and-international-partnerships-as-economic-wins","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6551052-6898bd20e4564ee48add880431965d24/orig.mp4?Expires=1771021932&Signature=iFKrkt082MwW5O186bRV9qLiZ5CVWyy-hvBDAmltoK~fN5RDHJV4hjerhEVlUX3298w2Y9N7Z6wWROG37LJC0IjXE1fb9sw1ZkBu6weCsmNfgALwmigXDR8ENYKGCuuXZgZI1A-ijUILPfD7zYD0FFirTW-nwSQ8F9Yx1FB5m2DrNqXB2CpXcCnbw1KC7BHzJ~v-7YXkk3jMHWcLXUG2Lh7jQcPzC8mmLs~21L9bLIfsWKCkt9CyZVWlbzwa57PKt83d1wjIUn11hTOgzS0UN9eN6RYdcAUH2md7ApukslpblaCIVf~izdJTeCCsQPv~PRWaSXC0IH2nP9YVuvKCTA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City leaders used the State of the City address to highlight several economic development achievements, including corporate relocations, a federal research lab at the Innovation Quarter and new city programs to support research-focused startups.

Mayor Bob Dubey announced the $30,000,000 relocation and expansion of Micron Technology into Richardson’s Innovation Quarter. \"With billions in revenue, Micron is a Fortune 500 company specializing in semiconductors,\" Dubey said, and he presented the move as evidence that Richardson’s technology cluster can attract major employers.

Why it matters: The city framed the announcements as part of a broader strategy to redevelop office campuses, attract technology and advanced-manufacturing employers, and support startups that can commercialize research.

Officials also highlighted Asociia's relocation of its global headquarters from Dallas to Richardson, a move officials said will bring nearly 1,000 employees to a nearby office development. City presentations cited other private-sector investments that officials said totaled close to $100,000,000 in new capital investment for 2024.

The city described the Research Award Match Program (RAMP), which awards matching funds to research-focused small businesses that meet federal criteria. First Then, a Richardson startup founded in 2020, was identified as the first RAMP recipient. Mayor Bob Dubey invited founders Amanda and David Schnetzer to the podium and recognized their work developing AI-based digital tools for pediatric ADHD care.

City officials also referenced a federally funded 5G research and testing lab at IQ HQ—part of a CHIPS and Science Act program backed by a $42,000,000 federal grant—and a partnership with Startup Runway to recruit international companies. Officials cited several private-sector announcements tied to local job growth, including GEICO’s commercial-hub bringing roughly 500 jobs and other firms opening research and development centers in Richardson.

Ending: Officials said the city will continue to prioritize redevelopment of office parks, tenant improvement incentives and targeted support for research-stage firms. No binding agreements or incentive details were disclosed during the address.","City officials showcased 2024 economic development activity including a $30 million Micron expansion at the Innovation Quarter, a Research Award Match Program grant to a local startup, and new international partnerships to attract firms to the IQ.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6551057,"Richardson officials describe September cyberattack and point to $5 million IT capital allocation to bolster defenses",79,554000,633000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5360500-cf33722c91583923d554471e77ae7921&start=554&end=633","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5360500-cf33722c91583923d554471e77ae7921/thumbnail_554000.jpg","/articles/6551057/Richardson/Dallas-County/Texas/Richardson-officials-describe-September-cyberattack-and-point-to-5-million-IT-capital-allocation-to-bolster-defenses","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6551057-efc3665d9be7febd56f1f1b8545164d6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771021932&Signature=dAUda-oQR5DMbSL3L1pBzrty8CL4Xc8ckglEvUTEAFi5ijCaz7LaJdYXcgCQLJtRjpQW68BfVRsXKPyXoJjiRZGRnMC79-tM22jWsyokOqWDNes6PWdkkeqJIMQgINiKhC00wgqnFX5PnC0iSGGBIgHayGbvxAiFDuheW~~qUPHV1G-50Z4ZSxb9e~M9o0ABPk6girDiriMVXbsvVuZzW3x6twFeLlGQR8YqeiQV0X7BOFJ087vB4YBPuAkfZgeseDJW6D1FihMar4VufUNLsODYqC3rkS8aUYmm-0jYaOOmwrgVYdGmSQ~rkisZSPQ6~3DiBDoVlzea9OHrqgvpcw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Bob Dubey told the State of the City audience that Richardson experienced a cybersecurity incident on Sept. 25 in which an outside party gained access to city servers and attempted to encrypt them.

\"Upon investigation, they discovered an external party had gained access to our servers and attempted to encrypt them,\" Mayor Bob Dubey said, describing the early-morning incident and crediting on-site IT staff with detecting and blocking the attack.

Why it matters: Local governments are frequent targets of cybercriminals, and municipal disruptions can affect 911, utility billing and other resident services. City officials said the incident had minimal operational impact because of recent investments and on-site staff who were already present to install new equipment.

Dubey said last year’s approved budget included $5,000,000 for capital replacements and other IT updates, and he said the council and mayor recognized the IT team for restoring systems. City officials did not provide a detailed timeline of recovery steps or disclose the attacker’s identity.

Ending: Officials said the city will continue investing in IT infrastructure to reduce the risk of future incidents. No formal policy changes or procurement contracts were announced during the address.","City leaders said an attempted server encryption in September was blocked quickly; the city cited prior investments and a $5 million budget allocation for IT upgrades as part of ongoing risk mitigation.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6551062,"Richardson officials say May 28 storm produced 250,000 cubic yards of debris; 133 households received disaster assistance",5320,266000,5586000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5360500-cf33722c91583923d554471e77ae7921&start=266&end=5586","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5360500-cf33722c91583923d554471e77ae7921/thumbnail_266000.jpg","/articles/6551062/Richardson/Dallas-County/Texas/Richardson-officials-say-May-28-storm-produced-250000-cubic-yards-of-debris-133-households-received-disaster-assistance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6551062-df4f0250b85d12fa7f295af0364fcd45/orig.mp4?Expires=1771021932&Signature=cwWN8FMGNkBktibamqCL3wxaX8H7Iz7nPUGGDoTH464-A27rG1vwydLg-8gowXKSq2irXnnLAC-AB3ACyOEzkzyTOkLNt3smGrafcPMsXQ1TYwDgQg~7rG0ONBaEuec10r4zh-5WIKmQqvn55dQ0FxC2GldyXOgmKxfByHXvVGtbWM1grZN6wYbFTOxst8xl719bxbb-GvwYq4evgnWSXtN8QgocxXnuS8oBkwixxMc-VAhkhGGa31ku89VdZJ8ubyaUNIfuhpjIyHwN8OCgHz5Men3yXmG47B-l64DMQmetF-RGkyROykedsoWJmAXJckmfeQp9pz89GilxxhJViA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Bob Dubey told attendees at Richardson’s annual State of the City address that a powerful storm that struck the area on May 28, 2024 produced widespread damage and a large-scale emergency response.

\"For a short time, it delivered sustained winds exceeding 90 miles per hour,\" Mayor Bob Dubey said, describing the event as \"one of the greatest citywide challenges in Richardson's history.\" He said police, fire, public works and parks crews mobilized immediately and that resources from outside the region were brought in to accelerate cleanup.

Why it matters: The city framed the response as a test of its emergency plans, and officials said the rapid cleanup limited longer-term disruptions to neighborhoods and businesses. Officials also described how partner organizations supplemented city efforts to support residents.

City officials reported that crews collected approximately 250,000 cubic yards of storm debris—about five times the volume removed after the 2019 tornado—and that external haulers were contracted to augment city crews. Officials said roughly 5,400 prepared meals and groceries were provided to residents and that disaster-relief services directly aided 133 households with severe losses.

Mayor Bob Dubey described the debris total and the scale of work: \"In the end, we had approximately 250,000 cubic yards of debris that was collected.\" City staff subsequently launched the Richardson Replants program, distributing 500 saplings last fall and planning another 500 this spring to help restore the tree canopy.

Officials credited local nonprofits and volunteer groups—identified in the address as partners including the Network of Community Ministries, the Salvation Army, Operation Barbecue Relief and Encore—for supporting meal distribution, charging stations and other immediate needs during the outage period. The city also opened public facilities such as the library as charging and recovery sites.

Ending: City leaders used the address to publicly thank city staff, mutual aid crews and volunteer partners for the response and recovery work. No formal votes or new policy measures were announced during the speech; officials said lessons from the response will inform future emergency planning.","City leaders described the May 28, 2024 storm as the year’s most significant event, reporting sustained winds over 90 mph, extensive property damage, a large debris removal operation and targeted household aid.","actionData","errors"]

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City details progress on 2021 bond projects, city hall replacement and street repairs

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Richardson highlights Micron expansion, startup grants and international partnerships as economic wins

Richardson officials describe September cyberattack and point to $5 million IT capital allocation to bolster defenses

Richardson officials say May 28 storm produced 250,000 cubic yards of debris; 133 households received disaster assistance