COVID-19 update, East Plano Parkway lane closures, boards and commission opportunities, July City Council meetings, Neighborhood Leadership Academy and more
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on what's happening in the City of Plano.
School System Announces Plans for School Year
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: July 21, 2020
Last week Plano Independent School District released their plans for starting the school year. Get those details at pisd.edu.
The City of Plano COVID-19 Hotline is available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 972-941-5922. Voicemails left after hours will be responded to the next business day.
If you regularly travel on East Plano Parkway, prepare for future lane closures. Wastewater pipes are being installed in the median. On Wednesday, July 22, the North Texas Municipal Water District begins phase II of a pipeline project. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane weekdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. between K Avenue and Shiloh Road. Westbound lanes will be limited to two lanes of travel at all times during construction. The project is expected to be complete in March 2022. Once the project is finished, trees will be replanted.
Your City needs you to serve our community on City of Plano Boards and Commissions. The annual application process is underway. New this year, you can upload a brief video in lieu of a resume. Explore the Boards and Commissions Overview or new Boards and Commission videos (coming soon) to find the service opportunity that fits you best. Applications are due by Friday, Aug. 28. The city currently has 18 boards and commission and they are:
Animal Services Advisory Committee
Board of Adjustments
Building Standards Commission
Civil Service Commission
Community Relations Commission
Cultural Affairs Commission
DART Board
Heritage Commission
Library Advisory Board
Multicultural Outreach Roundtable (MCOR)
North Texas Municipal Water District Board
Parks & Recreation Planning Board
Planning & Zoning Commission
Plano Housing Authority (PHA)
Retirement Security Plan Committee (RSP)
Senior Advisory Board
Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. 2 (East TIF) Board
Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. 3 (Cotton Belt TIF) Board
At the July 29 meeting, City Manager Mark Israelson presents the 2020-21 Recommended Budget and Community Investment Program (CIP). This kicks off the public hearing portion of the budget process.
Agendas for both meetings will be available the Wednesday prior to the meetings.
Equip your neighborhood group to have greater impact. Learn to assess strengths and gaps in your neighborhood, community organization, resident engagement and more. Network with other neighborhood groups, take advantage of mentoring opportunities and build support. The next class starts in October.
Listen to the latest update on the City’s COVID-19 response in the July episode of Inside Plano. Deputy City Manager Greg Rushin and podcast cohost Shannah Hayley help you navigate these uncertain times.
