The City of Plano Planning and Zoning Commission on Aug. 4 voted 8-0 to recommend the proposed fiscal 2025–26 Community Investment Program (CIP), a five‑year capital plan that staff presented as a $319,000,000 package of capital projects across parks, streets, drainage, water/wastewater, facilities and technology.

Nasir Ghi Jaisal, a long‑range planner with the Planning Department, said the CIP is the five‑year guide for planning, building and maintaining capital projects and is reviewed for alignment with Plano’s Comprehensive Plan under the Facilities and Infrastructure policy action (FI‑4). Staff said 100% of projects align with at least one FI‑4 priority. The commission heard department highlights from Parks and Recreation, Engineering, Facilities, Special Projects and Public Works.

Staff provided a funding overview: bond‑funded projects total about $202,000,000 of the CIP; capital maintenance funds total about $47,000,000; remaining funding comes from sources including revenue bonds, water/sewer funds and other department funds. Parks and Recreation presented 84 projects totaling roughly $76,100,000 (about 25% of the CIP), including playground replacement, restroom and lighting upgrades, and park renovations. Engineering reported about 163 projects focused largely on street rehabilitation, intersection improvements, erosion control and water/wastewater line replacements; public works and engineering coordination covers arterial overlays and neighborhood repair programs. Facilities presented about $19,000,000 for roughly 47 projects (approximately $9,000,000 bond funded and $10,000,000 capital maintenance), including a new Oak Pointe Parks Maintenance Facility, repairs to fire station 8 and continued generator and building upgrades. Special Projects outlined design work for a future Police headquarters and 911 center, Police training facility, fleet operations facility and design/acquisition work for a relocated Fire Station 3.

Presenters described technology and resilience investments: signal equipment and fiber upgrades, CCTV expansion, controller and cabinet replacements to modernize traffic management; water projects include elevated storage tank maintenance and large diameter main replacements; wastewater work focuses on lift‑station repairs and inflow/infiltration studies. Staff emphasized that about 75% of the CIP budget supports maintenance, repair and reconstruction, while 25% supports new improvements, additions and studies.

Commissioners asked clarifying questions about multi‑year projects, re‑estimates to reflect mid‑year adjustments, the distinction between projects maintained by Public Works versus Engineering, overlay durability and recycled materials for resurfacing, and screening wall types. Jason Gregorash, Budget CIP manager, explained that departments re‑estimate prior year budgets at midyear to reflect expected near‑term expenditures. Commissioners praised staff for the breadth of work and for focusing on maintenance and technology. No members of the public registered to speak on the CIP item.

Commissioner Bronski moved to approve the CIP recommendation as submitted by staff; Commissioner Brunoff seconded. The motion passed 8-0.

Votes at a glance from the Aug. 4 meeting (commission roll call votes): consent agenda approved 8-0; Item 1 (Grace Community Church replat and SUP No. 193) tabled to 08/18/2025, 8-0; Item 3 (waiver to allow consideration of veterinary clinic in UMU2 at Beacon Square) approved 8-0; Item 2 (proposed 2025–26 CIP) recommended/approved by the commission 8-0. The commission’s recommendation on the CIP will be transmitted to the next step in the city’s budget and adoption process.