Inside Plano, The City Podcast

Businesses are a key part of Plano. Today we wanted to focus on some ways that Plano engages with our business community that you might not be aware of. Kristin Linscott and Eric Bullock join the show to explain the way the Plano Public Library supports businesses and job seekers. 

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INSIDE PLANO: Business Resources at Plano Public Library with Kristin Linscott and Eric Bullock

Plano Public Library Business resources through the Library SCORE Mentoring Check out the Plano Library Learns blog for information on classes, programs and databases Fou...

We want you to be informed about the budget process in the City of Plano.

July through September, we release all budget-related City Council meeting audio as bonus episodes of the Inside Plano podcast. 

Today's bonus episode features audio from the August 26, 2024, City Council meeting when the following items related to the FY 2024-2025 Recommended City Budget and Proposed Community Investment Program were discussed:

Public Hearing on Operating Budget and Community Investment Program. Discussion and Direction regarding FY 2024-25 Recommended Budget.

You can review the budget online at plano.gov/RecommendedBudget.

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We want you to be informed about the budget process in the City of Plano.

July through September, we release all budget-related City Council and Town Hall meeting audio as bonus episodes of the Inside Plano podcast. 

Today's bonus episode features audio from the August 22, 2024, Budget Town Hall.

You can review the budget online at plano.gov/RecommendedBudget.

You can submit questions to askplano@plano.gov. Answers will be posted on Mondays at plano.gov/RecommendedBudget.

We want you to be informed about the budget process in the City of Plano.

July through September, we release all budget-related City Council meeting audio as bonus episodes of the Inside Plano podcast. 

Today's bonus episode features audio from the August 15, 2024, City Council Work Session when the following items related to the FY 2024-2025 Recommended City Budget and Proposed Community Investment Program were discussed:

Grant funding requests Revenues: Ad Valorem Tax Base, Tax Rate, Sales Tax, Water & Sewer rate increase, Evironmental Waste Services rate increase. Community Investment Program. Proposed Ad Valorem Tax Rate.

We want you to be informed about the budget process in the City of Plano.

July through September, we release all budget-related City Council meeting audio as bonus episodes of the Inside Plano podcast. 

Today's bonus episode features audio from the August 12, 2024, City Council meeting when the following items related to the FY 2024-2025 Recommended City Budget and Proposed Community Investment Program were discussed:

Public Hearing on Operating Budget and Community Investment Program. Approval of Appraisal Roll. Discussion of proposed tax rate for publication of notice. Presentation of Proposed Community Investment Program to the Ci...

Have you visited Plano's Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve? 

Plano's largest park is 800 acres. Trail lovers will enjoy the nearly eight miles of concrete trails and five miles of soft surface trails located along Rowlett Creek. Bring your own kayak, canoe or SUP and enjoy paddling around the park's pond. Zipline through the forest canopy and over the creek beds. Nature lovers will enjoy a day of bird watching and wildlife tours in this certified Audubon Cooperative sanctuary. The Nature and Retreat Center is the perfect venue for corporate meetings, special events and retreats. Kelley Crimmins j...

You may have noticed a lot of construction projects happening in our parks right now. From trail extensions to erosion control, and playground replacement to recreation center renovations, Renee Jordan joins the show to give us an update. 

 

This month's story links:

INSIDE PLANO: Parks and Recreation Projects with Renee Jordan

Plano Mayor’s Summer Internship Program

Plano Parks and Recreation

Active projects in Plano Parks and Recreation

Tom Muhlenbeck Recreation Center Renovation

Plano’s trail system

We want you to be informed about the budget process in the City of Plano.

This July through September, we are releasing all budget-related City Council meeting audio as bonus episodes of the Inside Plano podcast. 

Today's bonus episode features audio from the July 24, 2024, City Council meeting when the City Manager's Recommended FY 2024-2025 City Budget and Proposed Community Investment Program were presented to Council.

You can review the budget online at plano.gov/RecommendedBudget.

You can submit questions to askplano@plano.gov. Answers will be posted on Mondays at plano.g...

Short term rentals have been a subject of discussion for some time in Plano. In late April, Plano’s City Council passed new regulations. Christina Day and Curtis Howard join the show to tell us what we need to know about STRs.  

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Short Term Rentals 

If you haven’t been to downtown Plano lately, consider this your invitation. Downtown offers a little bit of everything: Shopping, entertainment, dining and vibrant arts community. Michelle Hawkins joins the show to tell us what’s new in historic downtown.

This month's story links: 

 

INSIDE PLANO: Downtown Plano with Michelle Hawkins 

Downtown Plano 

Events and Shows