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 [email protected]. 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.

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

You can submit questions to [email protected]. 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 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 City Council.

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

You can submit questions to [email protected]. Answers will be posted on Mondays at plano.gov/RecommendedBudget.

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 joins Plano Mayor Summer Intern Alexa on a walk-and-talk through Oak Point Park in this bonus episode.

Links in this episode

Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve

The Nature and Retreat Center

Go Ape Zipline

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 [email protected]. Answers will be posted on Mondays at plano.gov/RecommendedBudget.

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.

This month's story links:

• 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

It's been a year since we last explored development projects in the City of Plano. Doug McDonald and Peter Braster are back to update our listeners on the state of business and development.

This month's story links:

INSIDE PLANO: Business and Development with Doug McDonald and Peter Braster

Economic Development

Progress Report

Special Projects

TIRZ

TIRZ Boards

Apply to serve on a Board or Commission

This month we're focusing on a rare event happening in Plano. The Total Solar Eclipse crosses Texas on April 8 and Plano is on the path of totality! You won't want to miss the details we cover in the show because there won't be another Total Solar Eclipse in the contiguous United States until 2044. Millerann Moya of Visit Plano joins the podcast to share everything you need to know to prepare. Download & Listen: https://apple.co/2qngea0

Watch this episode on YouTube.

This month's story links:

INSIDE PLANO: Total Solar Eclipse 2024 with Millerann Moya

2024 Total Solar Eclipse in Plano