Plano South - August 2025

FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2025-2026 RECOMMENDED BUDGET FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2025-2026 RECOMMENDED BUDGET FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2025-2026 RECOMMENDED BUDGET

Last year, the city responded proactively to a challenging financial forecast by accelerating its 5-year fiscal road map, implementing smart policy changes, and studying best practices from other high-performing cities. These efforts— ranging from cost reductions to improved fund balance and fee recovery policies—have placed Plano on a strong financial foundation for the year ahead. While economic pressures like labor scarcity, inflation, and aging infrastructure remain, the city is well-positioned to meet these challenges head-on. With thoughtful planning, Plano can continue delivering the high-quality services Residents and businesses expect while sustaining its reputation as the City of Excellence. While economic pressures like labor scarcity, inflation, and aging infrastructure remain, the city is well-positioned to meet these challenges head-on. With thoughtful planning, Plano can continue delivering the high-quality services Residents and businesses expect while sustaining its reputation as the City of Excellence. While economic pressures like labor scarcity, inflation, and aging infrastructure remain, the city is well-positioned to meet these challenges head-on. With thoughtful planning, Plano can continue delivering the high-quality services Residents and businesses expect while sustaining its reputation as the City of Excellence. Last year, the city responded proactively to a challenging financial forecast by accelerating its 5-year fiscal road map, implementing smart policy changes, and studying best practices from other high-performing cities. These efforts— ranging from cost reductions to improved fund balance and fee recovery policies—have placed Plano on a strong financial foundation for the year ahead. Last year, the city responded proactively to a challenging financial forecast by accelerating its 5-year fiscal road map, implementing smart policy changes, and studying best practices from other high-performing cities. These efforts— ranging from cost reductions to improved fund balance and fee recovery policies—have placed Plano on a strong financial foundation for the year ahead.

According to the Collin Central Appraisal District, the market value of the average house in Plano is up 2.1% from last year. We offer the maximum homestead exemption and a senior tax freeze. Plano maintains one of the lowest tax rates and average utility bill among neighboring cities. According to the Collin Central Appraisal District, the market value of the average house in Plano is up 2.1% from last year. We offer the maximum homestead exemption and a senior tax freeze. Plano maintains one of the lowest tax rates and average utility bill among neighboring cities. Preserving and improving City infrastructure is a priority. Your tax dollars maintain and enhance Plano roads, parks and public facilities. The Community Investment Program includes $319 million of projects during FY 2025-26. $121.2 million is earmarked for street projects, including replacement and repairs to existing streets, sidewalks and screening walls, adding turn lanes at intersections and improving Plano’s traffic signals. Some major Parks and Recreation projects include construction of the Oak Point Parks Maintenance Facility, development of Bruce Glasscock Park, renovations at both Harrington and Tejas Parks and the completion of the Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center renovations. Several large facility projects, which were included in the 2025 bond referendum approved by Plano voters, will move forward over the next year, including the new Police Headquarters facility and Fire Station #14. Some major Parks and Recreation projects include construction of the Oak Point Parks Maintenance Facility, development of Bruce Glasscock Park, renovations at both Harrington and Tejas Parks and the completion of the Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center renovations. Several large facility projects, which were included in the 2025 bond referendum Preserving and improving City infrastructure is a priority. Your tax dollars maintain and enhance Plano roads, parks and public facilities. The Community Investment Program includes $319 million of projects during FY 2025-26. $121.2 million is earmarked for street projects, including replacement and repairs to existing streets, sidewalks and screening walls, adding turn lanes at intersections and improving Plano’s traffic signals. Preserving and improving City infrastructure is a priority. Your tax dollars maintain and enhance Plano roads, parks and public facilities. The Community Investment Program includes $319 million of projects during FY 2025-26. $121.2 million is earmarked for street projects, including replacement and repairs to existing streets, sidewalks and screening walls, adding turn lanes at intersections and improving Plano’s traffic signals. Some major Parks and Recreation projects include construction of the Oak Point Parks Maintenance Facility, development of Bruce Glasscock Park, renovations at both Harrington and Tejas Parks and the completion of the Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center renovations. Several large facility projects, which were included in the 2025 bond referendum approved by Plano voters, will move forward over the next year, including the new Police Headquarters facility and Fire Station #14. approved by Plano voters, will move forward over the next year, including the new Police Headquarters facility and Fire Station #14. According to the Collin Central Appraisal District, the market value of the average house in Plano is up 2.1% from last year. We offer the maximum homestead exemption and a senior tax freeze. Plano maintains one of the lowest tax rates and average utility bill among neighboring cities.

QUALITY INFRASTRUCTURE

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People are at the heart of our city. Team Plano members are proud to serve our community. We invest in our personnel through competitive compensation and growth opportunities. This year's budget includes step increases for public safety positions, an across the board pay increase and the net addition of two new positions. We provide high-value programs and services while continually looking for innovation and efficiencies in City services. Plano’s award-winning departments are recognized for best practices. We provide high-value programs and services while continually looking for innovation and efficiencies in City services. Plano’s award-winning departments are recognized for best practices. Financial stability is key to our city's success. Our balanced budget incorporates sound financial policies, maintaining reserves, paying cash for maintenance items and fully funding enterprise funds through fees. These policies help the City consistently achieve a AAA Bond rating, saving interest costs. They also ensure our ability to weather economic cycles without dramatically impacting service levels for our citizens and businesses. Financial stability is key to our city's success. Our balanced budget incorporates sound financial policies, maintaining reserves, paying cash for maintenance items and fully funding enterprise funds through fees. These policies help the City consistently achieve a AAA Bond rating, saving interest costs. They also ensure our ability to weather economic cycles without dramatically impacting service levels for our citizens and businesses. Financial stability is key to our city's success. Our balanced budget incorporates sound financial policies, maintaining reserves, paying cash for maintenance items and fully funding enterprise funds through fees. These policies help the City consistently achieve a AAA Bond rating, saving interest costs. They also ensure our ability to weather economic cycles without dramatically impacting service levels for our citizens and businesses. People are at the heart of our city. Team Plano members are proud to serve our community. We invest in our personnel through competitive compensation and growth opportunities. This year's budget includes step increases for public safety positions, an across the board pay increase and the net addition of two new positions. People are at the heart of our city. Team Plano members are proud to serve our community. We invest in our personnel through competitive compensation and growth opportunities. This year's budget includes step increases for public safety positions, an across the board pay increase and the net addition of two new positions. We provide high-value programs and services while continually looking for innovation and efficiencies in City services. Plano’s award-winning departments are recognized for best practices.

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AFFORDABILITY

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PERSONNEL

For additional information regarding the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Recommended Budget and Community Investment Program, visit Plano.gov/RecommendedBudget. If you have questions or comments, email AskPlano@Plano.gov. For additional information regarding the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Recommended Budget and Community Investment Program, visit Plano.gov/RecommendedBudget. If you have questions or comments, email AskPlano@Plano.gov. For additional information regarding the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Recommended Budget and Community Investment Program, visit Plano.gov/RecommendedBudget. If you have questions or comments, email AskPlano@Plano.gov.

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SERVICE DEMANDS/ PROGRAMS

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