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Plano council directs staff to explore Scitech move, discusses using $7M in one‑time sales‑tax receipts
Summary
Councilmembers expressed interest in exploring a potential relocation/expansion of the Scitech Discovery Center into a North Texas Children’s Museum and gave informal direction for staff to pursue discussions; the proposal would rely on one‑time sales‑tax reestimate funds (about $7 million) but did not commit money or a site.
Council member Levine proposed that city staff open discussions with the Scitech Discovery Center about relocating or expanding into a proposed North Texas Children’s Museum in Plano, saying the project could be “a true destination facility” that draws families and supports itself largely through admissions, memberships and private contributions.
Levine asked that any excess one‑time sales‑tax receipts — estimated in staff remarks at roughly $7 million after…
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