Plano Voters Will Decide Fate Of Largest Bond In City History

Plano voters will head to the polls on May 3, 2025, to consider a historic $647.9 million bond package, the largest in the city’s history. If approved, the funds will be allocated toward a variety of city projects aimed at enhancing infrastructure, public safety, parks and other essential services.

On Feb. 10, 2025, the Plano City Council voted unanimously in favor of placing the proposed bond package on the ballot for the upcoming election, marking a significant step in the city’s efforts to address infrastructure and public service needs for its growing population.

What The Bond Includes

Initially, city officials considered a $700.7 million bond proposal — nearly double the 2021 request. However, after conducting three public hearings, they opted to cut the package by $50 million. The bond package is divided into seven propositions, covering a range of essential projects. Among the key initiatives are significant street improvements, the construction of a new police headquarters, renovations to public libraries and enhancements to parks.

How It Breaks Down

Screen Shot 2022-12-20 at 2.03.42 PM — The bond includes HALL park additions. Photo: HALL Group | The Tower

Proposition A: Street Improvement Projects ($316.5 million)

Arterial concrete street reconstruction and overlay
Bridge repair/replacement
Intersection improvements
Residential street and alley repair
Residential and collector street reconstruction
Traffic improvements
Water main rehab – pavement and sidewalk repair

Proposition B: Police Headquarters and Public Safety Communications Replacement ($155.2 million)

Construction of a facility at the northwest corner of Alma Drive and W. Park Boulevard
Replacement of the 51-year-old Police Department Headquarters
Replacement of smaller Police facilities servicing the east side of the city
New Public Safety Communications Center (911 dispatch)

Proposition C: Police Training Center Rebuild ($51 million)

Complete rebuild of the 34-year-old police training center at 4912 14th Street

Proposition D: Public Safety Facilities Projects ($37.5 million)

Fire Station 14 addition
Fire Station 8 remodeling
Fire Station 3 land acquisition and design

Proposition E: Fleet Maintenance Building ($45 million)

New fleet maintenance building with more service bays
For the Public Works Department to maintain the city’s growing fleet

Proposition F: Schimelpfenig Library Remodel ($1.9 million)

Remodel of Schimelpfenig Library at 5024

Proposition G: Parks and Recreation Facilities Projects ($40.8 million)

For parks and recreation facilities projects

What This Means For Residents

If all propositions are approved, residents can expect a property tax rate increase of 3.2 cents. For an average home valued at $579,554, this would translate to an estimated $224.65 increase in annual property taxes by 2029.

The Previous Large Bond

shutterstock_242 — Register for the election before April 3, 2025. Photo: Gorodenkoff | Shutterstock

The current proposal significantly exceeds the $364 million bond measure passed in 2021, which primarily focused on the maintenance and renovation of existing city assets. At the time the funds were allocated to a range of projects, including road improvements, parks and recreation upgrades and enhancements to public safety facilities — similar to what will be seen in the upcoming bond.