What we reported A proposed bond referendum calls for allocating $90 million toward street improvements, more than $40 million of which will fund street reconstruction along Plano’s inner roadways. The bond proposal also includes nearly $79 million toward various enhancements at Plano’s park systems, according to a staff presentation delivered Jan. 9 to Plano City Council. The bond package also includes $15 million for a new fire training center to be built at Fire Station 1 off K Avenue as well as a $12 million for a new police substation in the northwest sector of the city off McDermott Road.


The latest City staff have trimmed $31 million from the bond package since it was discussed in December, bringing the total proposal to $226 million.


What’s next Council members will vote on the propositions to be submitted for election on
Feb. 13 and educational materials will be distributed to residents in March, followed by a series of presentations to community and civic groups in mid-March through April.


This story is one update from The January Issue. View the full list of 6 things to look for in 2017 here.