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    #72: It’s not too soon to think about summer work and summer fun

    enMarch 01, 2024
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    About this Episode

    It may be spring but we’re already dreaming of warm summer days, full of summer fun and for some of us, great summer jobs. Kelley Crimmins joins the podcast to talk about all Plano Parks and Recreation has to offer, including information about upcoming hiring events. 

     

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    INSIDE PLANO: Parks and Recreation Summer Fun with Kelley Crimmins

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    #72: It’s not too soon to think about summer work and summer fun

    #72: It’s not too soon to think about summer work and summer fun

    It may be spring but we’re already dreaming of warm summer days, full of summer fun and for some of us, great summer jobs. Kelley Crimmins joins the podcast to talk about all Plano Parks and Recreation has to offer, including information about upcoming hiring events. 

     

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    INSIDE PLANO: Parks and Recreation Summer Fun with Kelley Crimmins

    #71: PISD students shouldn’t miss this great learn-work opportunity

    #71: PISD students shouldn’t miss this great learn-work opportunity

    For more than 10 years, PISD students have gained valuable work experience with Plano’s amazing business community. Stephen Tanner joins the podcast to talk about the Plano Mayor’s Summer Internship program and the value it brings to students and businesses. 

     

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    WINTER WEATHER

    Winter weather updates and resources

     

    INSIDE PLANO: Plano Summer Mayor’s Internship Program with Stephen Tanner

    Plano Mayor’s Summer Internship Program

    #70: Inside the Ask Plano Mailbox

    #69: Serving Plano’s Senior Adults

    #69: Serving Plano’s Senior Adults

    “Senior adults” are not who you might think they are based on previous generations. Adults over 50 are working longer, maintaining busy lifestyles and are active in the community. Plano is here to meet their needs! Marny Tackett joins the podcast to talk about how Plano works to meet the needs of our senior adult community.

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    BEHIND THE SCENES: Senior Adult Resources with Marny Tackett 

    #68: Keeping up with Plano’s buildings

    #68: Keeping up with Plano’s buildings

    What comes to mind when we say “Think of a city-owned building in Plano.” Was it a fire station, recreation center, library or maybe even the Municipal Center? The City owns a lot of buildings and it’s a full-time job to make sure these taxpayer resources stay in good working condition. Paul Kunze joins the podcast to talk about City buildings and projects you might want to know more about. 

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    BEHIND THE SCENES: Facilities Management with Paul Kunze

    Facilities Management Division

    City Facilities Map

    City Council Chamber project

    Community Investment Project status report

    How to bid on projects

    #67: How Plano Learns from Experience

    #67: How Plano Learns from Experience

    Emergencies rarely give advanced warning. That’s why Plano prioritizes preparation efforts. Nick Robison joins the podcast to talk about an important aspect of emergency management: After Action Reviews. A key part of how Plano learns & improves happens after an emergency occurs. Download & Listen:  https://apple.co/2qngea0 

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    BEHIND THE SCENES: Emergency Management and After Action Reviews with Nick Robison

    Plano Emergency Management

    FEMA

    CERT – Community Emergency Response Team

    Emergency Operations Center

    #66: How traffic management keeps Plano moving

    #66: How traffic management keeps Plano moving

    If you’ve ever wished you could sit down with the person in charge of traffic signals, do we ever have a podcast episode for you! Brian Shewski, Transportation Engineering Manager, joins the podcast to talk about how Plano approaches traffic management. Despite what you might think while sitting at a red light, helping you get more easily from here to there is his team’s goal.  

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    WHAT’S NEW: September

    Plano 150

    School zones

     

    BEHIND THE SCENES: Transportation Management with Brian Shewski

    Traffic and Transportation Division

    Traffic signals

    Speed bump program

    Request a school zone

    Traffic volume

    Traffic support services

    US 75 Technology Lane project

    Inside Plano, The City Podcast
    enSeptember 01, 2023

    Presentation of the FY 2023-24 Recommended Budget and Proposed Community Investment Program (bonus episode)

    Presentation of the FY 2023-24 Recommended Budget and Proposed Community Investment Program (bonus episode)

    We want you to be informed about the budget process in the City of Plano.

    This August and September, we are releasing all budget-related City Council meeting audio as bonus episodes of the Inside Plano podcast. 

    Today's bonus episode features audio from the July 26, 2022 City Council meeting when the FY 2023-2024 Recommended City Budget and Proposed Community Investment Program were presented to Council.

    Links to documents mentioned in the presentation:

    Key dates in the budget process:

    August 14

    • Presentation of Proposed Community Investment Program to the City Council.
    • Public Hearing on Operating Budget and Community Investment Program.
    • Discuss proposed Tax Rate for publication of notice
    • Approval of Appraisal Roll.

    August 19

    • City Council Budget Work Session including Grants Discussion

    August 22

    • Budget Town Hall Meeting

    August 28

    • Public Hearing - TBD

    September 11

    • City Council adopts Operating Budget, Community Investment Program and sets Tax Rate.
    • Public Hearing on Tax Rate

    October 1

    • New fiscal year begins

    #65: Loving our neighborhoods - and our neighbors!

    #65: Loving our neighborhoods - and our neighbors!

    Do you know your neighbor? Have you ever wondered why some neighborhoods seem to be full of activities and wished yours could be the same? Keisha Cyriaano, Neighborhood Engagement Manager, joins the podcast to share ways Plano partners with residents to create beautiful, engaged, safe and thriving neighborhoods. 

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    WHAT’S NEW: August

    Great Plano Pools

    Library Activities

     

    BEHIND THE SCENES: Love Where You Live with Keisha Cyriaano

    BEST Neighborhoods Team

    Love Where You Live

    Block Party Resources

    Reserve the Block Party Trailer

    Reserve the Pop Up Theater

    Neighborhood Resources

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