It may be spring but we're already dreaming of warm summer days, full of summer fun and for some of us, great summer jobs. Kelley Crimmins joins the podcast to talk about all Plano Parks and Recreation has to offer, including information about upcoming hiring events.

This month's story links:

INSIDE PLANO: Parks and Recreation Summer Fun with Kelley Crimmins

• Parks and Recreation website
• Parks and Recreation summer hiring events
• Become an instructor
• Register for classes online
• Dog Parks 101

Tune in to this bonus episode of the Inside Plano podcast to listen to Mayor John Muns 2024 State of the City address.

For more than 10 years, PISD students have gained valuable work experience with Plano's amazing business community. Stephen Tanner joins the podcast to talk about the Plano Mayor's Summer Internship program and the value it brings to students and businesses.

This month's story links:

WINTER WEATHER

Winter weather updates and resources

INSIDE PLANO: Plano Summer Mayor's Internship Program with Stephen Tanner

Plano Mayor's Summer Internship Program

Each month the City receives questions through the website, email and social media. Steve and Shannah open up the Ask Plano inbox to answer some frequently asked questions.

This month's story links:

Building Permits

Traffic Management

Signal Lights

Property Tax Exemptions

Over 65 Exemption: Collin County Central Appraisal District

Over 65 Exemption: Denton County Central Appraisal District

Contact Planning & Zoning Commissioners

Make a Public Information Request

Stay Up-to-Date with Zoning Cases

Parker Road Construction

Construction in Plano

Lost and Found Animals

Jack Carter Park Construction

Contact City of Plano with Questions

Get Help with the FixIt Plano App

Left Turn Signals

Flushing Fire Hydrants

Report a Temporary Cable

City of Plano YouTube channel

"Senior adults" are not who you might think they are based on previous generations. Adults over 50 are working longer, maintaining busy lifestyles and are active in the community. Plano is here to meet their needs! Marny Tackett joins the podcast to talk about how Plano works to meet the needs of our senior adult community.

This month's story links:

BEHIND THE SCENES: Senior Adult Resources with Marny Tackett

Senior Advisory Board

Sam Johnson Recreation Center

Purchase a membership to Sam Johnson Recreation Center or an all-facility membership

Helpful community resources for senior adults in Plano

Resources and services provided by the City for senior adults

Subscribe to SAGE email newsletter

What comes to mind when we say "Think of a city-owned building in Plano." Was it a fire station, recreation center, library or maybe even the Municipal Center? The City owns a lot of buildings and it's a full-time job to make sure these taxpayer resources stay in good working condition. Paul Kunze joins the podcast to talk about City buildings and projects you might want to know more about.

This month's story links:

BEHIND THE SCENES: Facilities Management with Paul Kunze

Facilities Management Division

City Facilities Map

City Council Chamber project

Community Investment Project status report

How to bid on projects

Emergencies rarely give advanced warning. That's why Plano prioritizes preparation efforts. Nick Robison joins the podcast to talk about an important aspect of emergency management: After Action Reviews. A key part of how Plano learns & improves happens after an emergency occurs. Download & Listen: https://apple.co/2qngea0

This month's story links:

BEHIND THE SCENES: Emergency Management and After Action Reviews with Nick Robison

Plano Emergency Management

FEMA

CERT – Community Emergency Response Team

Emergency Operations Center

If you've ever wished you could sit down with the person in charge of traffic signals, do we ever have a podcast episode for you! Brian Shewski, Transportation Engineering Manager, joins the podcast to talk about how Plano approaches traffic management. Despite what you might think while sitting at a red light, helping you get more easily from here to there is his team's goal.

This month's story links:

WHAT'S NEW: September

Plano 150

School zones

BEHIND THE SCENES: Transportation Management with Brian Shewski

Traffic and Transportation Division

Traffic signals

Speed bump program

Request a school zone

Traffic volume

Traffic support services

US 75 Technology Lane project

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

This August and 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 26, 2022 City Council meeting when the FY 2023-2024 Recommended City Budget and Proposed Community Investment Program were presented to Council.

Links to documents mentioned in the presentation:

• Review the Budget Documents
• Visit the Open Budget Portal

Key dates in the budget process:

August 14

• Presentation of Proposed Community Investment Program to the City Council.
• Public Hearing on Operating Budget and Community Investment Program.
• Discuss proposed Tax Rate for publication of notice
• Approval of Appraisal Roll.

August 19

• City Council Budget Work Session including Grants Discussion

August 22

• Budget Town Hall Meeting

August 28

• Public Hearing - TBD

September 11

• City Council adopts Operating Budget, Community Investment Program and sets Tax Rate.
• Public Hearing on Tax Rate

October 1

• New fiscal year begins

Do you know your neighbor? Have you ever wondered why some neighborhoods seem to be full of activities and wished yours could be the same? Keisha Cyriaano, Neighborhood Engagement Manager, joins the podcast to share ways Plano partners with residents to create beautiful, engaged, safe and thriving neighborhoods.

This month's story links:

WHAT'S NEW: August

Great Plano Pools

Library Activities

BEHIND THE SCENES: Love Where You Live with Keisha Cyriaano

BEST Neighborhoods Team

Love Where You Live

Block Party Resources

Reserve the Block Party Trailer

Reserve the Pop Up Theater

Neighborhood Resources