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BY CONNOR PITTMAN
Council approves $13.5M recreation center work A construction contract for renovations on the city’s most-visited recreation center—with over 500,000 visitors annually—was approved by Plano City Council. A guaranteed maximum price contract with Lee Lewis Construction worth over $13.5 million for renovations at the Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center was approved by council members during
Woodru Park plan gets green light Plans to construct parking, facility and playground improvements in Bob Woodru Park are set to move ahead. The overview The preliminary replat of the park and revised site plan will allow for the construc- tion of improvements to parking, restrooms and a playground area, according to city documents.
City budget proposal includes higher tax rate Plano city sta presented a series of adjustments that are part of the rst phase of budget contin- gency planning. The city manager’s proposed budget and Com- munity Investment Program for scal year 2024-25 was delivered to Plano City Council during the July 24 meeting. As part of the plan, city sta planned for less revenue growth from certain areas and ways to sustainably budget for the future. “The city [is] facing a shortfall in the [2023-24 scal] year,” City Manager Mark Israelson said. “That’s why we have activated our budget contin- gency plan due to several factors.” The overview The proposed budget for scal year 2024-25 allocated $846.1 million for revenues and $756.1 million for expenditures, Director of Budget and Research Karen Rhodes-Whitley said. For
Council appoints 2025 bond committee Plano City Council con rmed its eight appointees to the 2025 Bond Referendum Citizen Advisory Committee. Two-minute impact Committee members will be responsible for considering various projects and making recommendations that are expected to go before voters next year. City o cials previously indicated that a 2025 bond ref- erendum would have propositions focused on streets, parks and recreation, and public safety. O cials previously provided an estimate for a 2025 bond at around $700 million. Council has until Feb. 10, 2025 to call for a potential bond election in May.
The proposed budget for scal year 2024 25:
$846.1M in revenues
$756.1M in expenditures
Recommended tax rate is $0.4176 per $100 of assessed value
Over $13.5 million of renovations are set for the Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center.
SOURCE: CITY OF PLANO COMMUNITY IMPACT
COURTESY CITY OF PLANO
the 2024-25 scal year, the recommended tax rate is $0.4176 per $100 of assessed value. The maintenance and operations component, which covers the city’s operations, is $0.3026 per $100 in assessed value and the interest and sinking component, which is used to repay debt, is $0.115 per $100 in assessed value. Looking ahead Israelson said city sta will continue to re ne the budget, so some numbers may change. A budget town hall is planned for Aug. 22.
pool pump and motor along with shade structures in the pool area. Looking ahead To accommodate the renovations, the recreation center will close in February. However, recreation pass holders are able to use all other city recreation facilities with the exception of the High Point Tennis Center. Assuming there are no delays, city o cials expect the renovated recreation center to reopen to the public in October 2025.
the June 24 meeting. Two-minute impact
The more than $13.5 million contract is part of a $15.9 million renovation project for the recreation center, which will include replacement of the HVAC system, roof repairs, and resurfacing for the recre- ational gym oor and walking track. Locker room facilities are also included in the project scope. In addition to the enhancements to the non- aquatic facilities, there are plans to upgrade the
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