1. 2017
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We have 10 establishments that are licensed for video gaming
There are a total of 44 video gaming machines

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7. STATE OF THE CITY MAYOR’S GOALS FOR 2017
1. Improve our parks for more activities for all age groups of residents.
- Plano was awarded a $202,000 grant for improvements to Foli Park on South Hale Street.
- Splash Pad at Lathrop Park located at Hale and North Streets

8. State of the city MAYOR’S GOALS FOR 2017
2. Continue the improvement of our Police Department by fully staffing and updating policies and equipment.
- Hired new officers Johnson and Root.
- Promoted Allison to Lieutenant and Hernandez to Sergeant.

9. State of the City MAYOR’S GOALS FOR 2017
3. Retain our current commercial and industrial businesses and attract new businesses to the city.
4. Get a user for the Monarch Foundry property.
5. Provide the resources to our city employees to deliver our city services to our residents in a safe, efficient and friendly manner.
- The city of Plano moved over to a new water meter reading system and installed new meter interface units (MIUs) on every home.
- The city of Plano’s financial software was upgraded to BS&A. This software product is designed specifically for municipalities.

10. Building, Planning, & Zoning
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Building, Planning, & Zoning
Issued 321 permits (up 6.6% from 2016)
Included were
Residential: 4 new single family, 58 remodels, 4 additions
Commercial: 3 new, 1 build-out, 10 remodels, 2 fire restoration
Construction value for the above was million dollars (up 25%)
Issued 31 occupancy permits and performed 516 documented inspections
Issued 421 property maintenance notice violations (down 36%)
Issued 69 property maintenance related citations that required local adjudication appearances(down 7%)

11. Illinois Public Service Institute (IPSI)
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TRAININGS
Illinois Public Service Institute (IPSI)
A City Street & Water employee attended the final year of a 3 year certification program and received a plaque in recognition of their accomplishment.

12. Smallville SUPERFEST 2017 August 18th, 19th, & 20th
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Smallville SUPERFEST 2017 August 18th, 19th, & 20th

13. Smallville SUPERFEST 2017 August 18th, 19th, & 20th
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Smallville SUPERFEST 2017 August 18th, 19th, & 20th

14. Smallville SUPERFEST 2017 August 18th, 19th, & 20th
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Smallville SUPERFEST 2017 August 18th, 19th, & 20th

15. State of the city PLANO-BOLOGNA-SANDWICH
The first ever National Bologna Day was held on October 24, 2017

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PLANO-BOLOGNA-SANDWICH
The Joliet based band “The Baloney Brothers” performed at the event.

17. PLANO-BOLOGNA-SANDWICH
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PLANO-BOLOGNA-SANDWICH
The event acted as a food drive to help stock pantries that serve those in need in Plano and Sandwich.

18. State of the City 2017 Train Day celebration
The Depot was the focal point for the 2017 National Train Day
Plano celebrated National Train Day on Saturday, May 13, at the city’s historic depot at 101 W. Main St. in the city’s downtown.

19. Special Olympics Cops on Rooftops
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Special Olympics Cops on Rooftops
Dare Graduation
at Emily G. Johns School

20. State of the City SHOP WITH A COP
The Plano Police Department was so proud of completing the second annual “Shop with a Cop.” This event provides children with the opportunity to be able to purchase Christmas presents for their families or themselves at a time when their families may not have the money to do so. This is a heartwarming experience and multiple officers have said this is a true highlight of their career.

21. State of the City
CONTACT INFORMATION: Mayor Robert A. Hausler