City of Plano - City Council Meeting | 05-26-26

The City of Plano City Council meeting held on May 26, 2026, included several procurement and contract-related discussions. The council approved the automatic renewal of the contract with Plano Golf Course Incorporated (doing business as Panhalla Golf) for managing the municipal golf course, continuing a 32-year relationship with the vendor. The contract structure ensures the city receives 100% of greens fees and 5% of other revenues, with no taxpayer funds used for course maintenance. Additionally, the council approved Swinton Builders as the construction manager at risk for a new campus project, setting a guaranteed maximum price construction budget of $140 million. The meeting also included approval of an ordinance to establish user fees for ambulance services, including billing for whole blood transfusions as part of a new EMS program expected to launch in summer 2026, with projected costs around $35,000 annually. A zoning case was discussed and approved to allow a 280-foot sculptural structure with stealth commercial antennas at the southeast corner of Legacy Drive and Parkwood Boulevard, with conditions addressing illumination and structural safety. The council voted unanimously on these key procurement and policy items, reflecting ongoing capital improvement projects and service enhancements.