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Addison approves five-year jail services agreement with Richardson

5806639 · August 26, 2025
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Summary

The Addison City Council approved an interlocal agreement (ILA) to contract jail services with the City of Richardson, effective Oct. 1; the initial five-year term includes year 1–3 fixed fees and automatic renewal clauses, and council members said the change was driven by logistics and proximity.

The Addison City Council approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Richardson to provide jail services to Addison, a contract the town said will improve logistics and return officers to patrol more quickly.

The agreement, approved Aug. 26, would begin Oct. 1 and run for an initial five-year term with an automatic five-year renewal. Chief of Police Chris Friess told the council the proposed contract includes fixed costs for the first three years — $500,000 in year 1, $550,000 in year 2 and $600,000 in year 3 — and that years 4 and 5…

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