Posted: April 26, 2005
The following
is designed to provide a brief explanation of each proposition.
Proposition One. Totals $21,700,000 and is for
Fire Facilities in the City of Plano. This proposition includes funding for
construction of two new fire stations, a logistic facility (fire supply and
equipment storage), an emergency operations center, the expansion of Fire
Station #4, the purchase of fire fighting equipment, and the reconfiguration
and security enhancements for existing fire stations in the City of Plano.
Proposition Two. Totals $2,000,000 and is for
Library Facilities. This proposition includes the remodeling of the Haggard
Library basement, which includes the relocation of the Genealogy/Local
History/Texana section from Harrington Library to Haggard Library. This
proposition also includes funds for furnishing and equipping all five
library facilities with furniture and fixtures.
Proposition Three. Totals $1,355,000 and is for
the Plano Animal Shelter. This proposition includes funds for renovating,
improving and expanding the Plano Animal Shelter by approximately 5,000
square feet to provide a receiving area for animals, indoor/outdoor runs,
additional facilities for staff, a surgery area for animal spay/neuter and a
recovery room.
Proposition Four. Totals $57,775,000 and is for
Park Improvements. This proposition includes funding for the continued
development of Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve, Memorial Park and
Archgate Park. Funding for the acquisition of park land including land west
of Preston Road as well as various other locations throughout the City of
Plano. General park improvements including athletic field improvements,
trail additions and enhancements, parking, tennis court lighting, a dog
park, a skate park, a sculpture park, picnic shelters, playgrounds, tree
planting, improvements to greenbelts, neighborhood parks, community parks
and nature preserves. Also included are bicycle transportation system
improvements, a new park maintenance facility, golf course improvements and
renovation of the Aquatic Center.
Proposition Five. Totals $6,600,000 and is for
the expansion and renovation of Carpenter Park Recreation Center. This
proposition includes the addition of facilities for all ages including
expanded exercise and fitness facilities, locker room improvements, a warm
water fitness pool, updating of the existing facilities, additional parking
and associated improvements.
Proposition Six. Totals $55,372,000 and is for
Street Improvement Projects. This proposition includes funding for the
construction, reconstruction, expansion and enhancements of streets,
thoroughfares, alleys, sidewalks, bridges, intersections, traffic
signalization, street lighting and other public ways. This includes
participation in joint projects with federal, state and local public
entities and agencies, and the acquisition of any needed rights-of-way.