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Posted on: November 30, 2023

See if You’re Eligible for the Sick Leave Buy Back Program

Sick Leave Buy Back program

Plano is one of the only cities that pays you for excess sick leave hours, so take advantage of it! Any employee with a sick leave balance above 1,040 hours (1,456 hours for Fire civil service shift employees) as of November 30, may participate in the Cit...

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Posted on: October 19, 2023

Add Your Plano Holiday Luncheon Pictures to the Gallery

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Another successful Team Plano Holiday Luncheon has come and gone – with hundreds of you attending this year. Judging by the smiles, Chicken Fried Chicken smothered in gravy is still a crowd-pleaser.

The Plano Police Association Christmas Cops and...

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Posted on: November 30, 2023

Get Expert Help with Language Translation, Transcripts and MORE

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In serving a growing and diverse population, there’s often a need to communicate information in a language other than English. City staff have two options for assistance with converting documents and a variety of other messaging into multiple la...

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Posted on: November 30, 2023

How to Schedule Your Retirement and Out-Processing Meeting

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Retirement is an exciting time for you and Human Resources wants to make sure your transition is hassle-free and uncomplicated. Also, we want to make sure your retirement check, insurance and vacation/sick payouts all get started on time and are paid out ...

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Posted on: November 30, 2023

Don’t Be Easy Prey during the Holiday Shopping Season

Christmas shopping Crime Alert

Scores of people are in the grips of holiday shopping frenzy and it’s easy to drop your guard when ordering online or shopping in stores. The Plano Police Department wants you to be vigilant when exercising retail therapy. Officer Chris Bianez o...

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Posted on: November 16, 2023

MARATHON MANIA Starts December 1. Will You be Tracking?

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There’s no time like the present to fulfill your wish to become a MEDALED MARATHONER! Sign up now for December’s Connect4Health (C4H) self-paced race if you’ve ever thought about completing a marathon and earning one-of-a-kin...

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Posted on: November 9, 2023

Start the Holiday Season with a Parade, Dickens and Lights Galore

Dickens Downtown Christmas tree

Kick off the season with a parade, an old-fashioned Christmas experience, festive lights on a farm and a rousing musical performance. It all starts this weekend.  

Saturday, December 2

2 pm – Plano Holiday ParadeCome to Historic ...

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Posted on: November 16, 2023

Complete Purchasing’s Vending Machine Survey

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Take just a couple of minutes to help the Purchasing team evaluate the vending machines found in nearly all City facilities. Every Team Plano employee is asked to share comments and suggestions through a 2023 Vending Machine Service Survey.

Please complete...

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Posted on: November 16, 2023

Defend Your Drains from FOG Clogs to those Pipes

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Don’t let fats, oils and grease (FOG) ruin your family's holiday feasting or mar proper meal cleanup. Unexpected pipe problems don’t only cost you money but also consume valuable time. Avoid the drama of a plumbing crisis by f...

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Posted on: March 30, 2023

Join Skila’s TOTAL BODY RESET + Meditation Classes

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Sign up for Skila Ramirez's Total Body Reset, Mindfulness and Meditation classes for the remainder of 2023! In each of Skila’s in-person or online classes, you’ll stretch every muscle and leave feeling refreshed and relaxed.&a...

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Posted on: November 16, 2023

Don’t Hibernate for Winter. Activate with Plano Recreation!

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Fall colors usher in a new season of recreational classes, activities and events to heat the chilly months ahead. Prepare to register for Parks and Recreation Winter/Spring programs beginning Saturday, December 2. 

Make sure you have an account se...

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Posted on: November 9, 2023

Finish the Mandatory Harassment Prevention Course by December 29

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It is important all of Team Plano takes and passes the 2023 Compliance Course by the end of the year, preferably sooner.  This year’s training is the Percipio Harassment Prevention for Employees – State and Local Government Edition. We have until...

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Posted on: November 9, 2023

Communications and Community Outreach Videos Win TATOA Awards

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Congratulations to the Plano team for nabbing several Texas Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (TATOA) honors. Our Communications and Community Outreach department (CCO) worked with the Plano Police Department Victim Services Unit and...

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Posted on: November 9, 2023

Check Out the 2023 Plano Holiday Event Guide

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Explore the Visit Plano website for details on holiday events, unique dining experiences, shopping deals and more. As the merry season approaches, enjoy it in town with everything from Broadway-esque holiday performances to fabulous holiday light displays...

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Posted on: November 9, 2023

Officer Semrau Receives “Titan Award” from DPS Fitness Institute

Officer Chris Semrau

Plano Police Department celebrates one of its own completing a rigorous Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) course. In true American Ninja Warrior fashion, Officer Chris Semrau passed the 3-month DPS Fitness Institute training in Aus...

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Posted on: November 2, 2023

Holding Our Annual Financial Report to a Higher Standard

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Plano’s 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report earned the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The award is the highest organizations can receive from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United Sta...

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Posted on: November 2, 2023

Honor a Veteran with a Plano Brick of Honor

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Now is the time to consider a tribute to the veterans in your family with a special marker on Memorial Park Plaza. The Plano Bricks of Honor program is a unique walkway at this donor recognition site that honors armed forces members who served their count...

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Posted on: November 2, 2023

Water Lawns Once-a-Week in Plano During Winter Months

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Lower temperatures in North Texas prompt grasses to go dormant meaning lawns require far less watering. Plano’s Winter Watering Guidelines are effective November 1 through March 31 with watering only once a week allowed. It’s a proacti...

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Posted on: October 5, 2023

Check Your Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Balances

Flexible Spending Account 2019

Less than three months are left this year, time to see how much unused money remains on your FSA accounts. If you are enrolled in the Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA) for the 2023 calendar year, yo...

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Posted on: October 5, 2023

Technology Solutions Now Offers After-hours Support

TS On Call

It’s no fun experiencing computer, laptop or network issues – especially if you’re working after 5 pm. Technology Solutions (TS) staff have expanded services to include “after-hours help!” When tech suppor...

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