The center is used to host city events but is also available to rent. (Courtesy city of Richardson)
Conversations around the fate of the Civic Center have been ongoing ahead of a potential bond election later this year. Moving the center to a new location or halting offerings altogether would not only open up City Hall to more office space but also increase security in the building. Richardson is the only nearby city of comparable size that houses its Civic Center under the same roof as city offices, Assistant City Manager Shanna Sims-Bradish said at a Jan. 4 council meeting.
At a meeting in November, council asked staff to return with a more thorough analysis of operational costs. The center is used to host city events but is also available to rent for between $300…