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Major items approved during the June 26 City Council Meeting were:
Caddo Park Renovation Interlocal Agreement Amendment
Caddo Park is one of 35 city parks adjacent to a school. An interlocal cooperative agreement between the City and Plano Independent School District adopted on May 9, 2022, granted the City a permanent linear park easement and a right of entry to deliver and remove project materials and supplies at Davis Elementary School. Caddo Park is at 2701 Roundrock Trl.
The City was to construct a boundary fence along Pittman Creek at PISD's expense. However, under the amendment approved last night, the City will cover the costs of installing the fence to keep students away from the creek. In exchange, PISD grants the City temporary easements at Christie Elementary. This access is to remove sediment from the Big Lake Park pond in a future project. Big Lake Park is at 3800 Rainer Rd.
East Arterial Overlay Project 2023
This $2.9 million Public Works project installs approximately 4.2 miles of thin overlay at these locations:
- Los Rios Boulevard between 14th Street and Merriman Road
- Parker Road between the east city limits and Spring Creek Parkway
- Plano Parkway between Los Rios Boulevard and just west of the east city limits
The project includes the repair of 1,000 square yards of arterial concrete.
Tymco Street Sweeper
A $343,000 Tymco Street Sweeper is the newest addition to the City fleet. The sweeper supplements the City’s contracted street sweeping services and allows our staff to quickly respond to locations where litter and small debris build up along major public thoroughfares. A vacuum hose is attached to the street sweeper, so this reduces the need for a vacuum truck that was originally included in the request.
Public Works Office Space Lease
The Gerald P. Cosgrove Public Works Center (formerly the Parkway Service Center) does not have sufficient office, parking or yard space to support the current number of staff and visitors. The department needs to acquire more space to support current operations while a long-term Public Works Facility Master Plan is created.
This 5-year lease agreement is for office space at 625 Digital Drive, which is within a mile of the main Public Works offices. Construction inspectors, engineers and other staff in the Public Works Community Investment Program team will office here until the renovation and expansion of the Gerald P. Cosgrove Public Works Service Center is completed.
Costs per lease year for base rent, the maximum proportional share of operating expenses and taxes based on the footprint of space are:
- July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024 ― $143,065.20 annually or $11,922.10 monthly
- July 1, 2024-June 30, 2026 ― $148,787.81 annually or $12,398.98 monthly
- July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027 ― $154,739.32 annually or $12,894.94 monthly
- July 1, 2027-June 30, 2028 ― $160,928.89 annually or $13,410.74 monthly
A one-time contribution of up to $135,000 for the construction and finish-out of the space in the first year of the lease is included. The total cost of the lease is just under $900,000.
Not included in this item are:
- Two 1-year extension options based on future market rental rates
- Necessary furniture, fiber connectivity, equipment and access control
The next regular City Council meetings are Monday, July 24 at 7 pm and Wednesday, July 26 at 5 pm (City Manager’s Recommended Budget presentation). Watch the meeting live on Facebook, YouTube or PlanoTV.org.
Find City Council agendas online at Plano.gov/Agenda.
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