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Coppell announces fire chief retirement, project completions and new utility payment portal

Coppell City Council · January 14, 2026
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City Manager reported that Fire Chief Kevin Richardson will retire Feb. 27 and outlined completed and ongoing infrastructure projects (water interconnects, Magnolia Park trail, dog park work, DART Silver Line pavement repairs, service center move) and said a new utility billing payment portal with e-check, autopay and text-to-pay will launch soon.

City Manager (Mr. Land) told the Coppell City Council on Jan. 13 that Fire Chief Kevin Richardson has submitted his retirement effective Feb. 27; a reception is planned for Feb. 24 and the city will recognize Chief Richardson at the Feb. 10 council meeting.

Mr. Land also summarized project progress: the Coppell Emergency Water Interconnects project is complete; Magnolia Park trail work…

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