Posted on: November 20, 2023
NOV. 14, 2023 - Allen City Council has approved a new agreement with Denton County Transit Authority (DCTA) to provide on-demand transportation services to Allen residents who are age 65+ or have a disability.
This service has been available to Allen resid...
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Posted on: October 9, 2023
SEPT. 26, 2023 - A new set of traffic signal equipment has been purchased for the Ridgeview Drive and Chelsea Boulevard intersection.
The purchase includes standardized specific types and brands of signal equipment, such as the emergency vehicle detection,...
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Posted on: September 22, 2023
SEPT. 12, 2023 - A grant from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will help fund new traffic signal equipment for several intersections across the city.
Intersection upgrades will include an audible crosswalk push button system, vehicle detectio...
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Posted on: August 11, 2023
AUG. 8, 2023 - As part of the Highway Safety Improvement Program, the City of Allen will receive reimbursement from the Texas Department of Transportation traffic signal improvements at several major intersections in Allen.
The signal improvements will inc...
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Posted on: August 11, 2023
AUG. 8, 2023 - The City of Allen and the Town of Fairview have entered an interlocal funding agreement to repair deteriorating manhole structures along US 75 near the Village at Allen.
The manhole structures that need repair are part of a sewer line that r...
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Posted on: August 11, 2023
AUG. 8, 2023 - City Councilmembers called for a General Obligation Bond Election to take place on Tuesday, Nov. 7. The bond election will be composed of five separate propositions, each of which were determined based on community planning and feedback at ...
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Posted on: July 18, 2023
JULY 11, 2023 - A new interlocal agreement has been approved by City Council, allowing the use of Collin County funds for the construction of Ridgeview Drive from Chelsea Boulevard to US 75.
In 2018, Collin County set aside bond funds for transportation pr...
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Posted on: April 17, 2023
APRIL 11, 2023 - Allen homeowners will benefit from a new exemption to their City property taxes. During the April 11 meeting, Allen City Council approved a 5% homestead exemption. The exemption will deduct 5% from appraised home values when calculating t...
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Posted on: April 5, 2023
MARCH 14, 2023 - An independent audit of the City’s finances and account groups gave the City of Allen a clean audit, finding no issues or items of concern regarding accounting control structure.
This annual audit leads to the creation and presentation of ...
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Posted on: April 5, 2023
MARCH 14, 2023 - Councilmembers approved the purchase of two new water disinfection systems to be installed at the Bethany and Rowlett water towers. These systems will ensure that disinfectant levels stay at the appropriate level from storage tank to kitc...
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Posted on: April 5, 2023
MARCH 14, 2023 - In preparation for a public bond election expected to be held in November 2023, Allen City Council appointed six members to a bond steering committee during the March 14 council meeting. This process, which typically takes place every 5-7...
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Posted on: January 25, 2023
DEC. 13, 2022 - The City of Allen is a recipient of a Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Grant through the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). This grant program is designed to improve safety and reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuri...
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Posted on: January 25, 2023
NOV. 8, 2022 - City council has approved the replacement of three city facility roofs.
In 2021, 36 city facilities were inspected to ensure their roofs were in good condition. After inspecting all facilities, Allen Police Headquarters, Allen Senior Recreat...
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Posted on: January 25, 2023
NOV. 8, 2022 - City council approved a contract for the design of replacement water mains in the Timbercreek and Allenwood neighborhoods for $384,900. These water mains were determined to have exceeded their life expectancy and repeated maintenance demand...
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Posted on: October 31, 2022
OCT. 25, 2022 - The Rowlett Water Tower and Custer Ground #2 water storage tank will soon receive new exterior paint and minor repairs.
Every year, water towers and water storage tanks must be inspected to ensure safety and proper conditions. This year, an...
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Posted on: October 24, 2022
OCT. 11, 2022 - City Councilmembers approved a partnership agreement with grocery store chain HEB to expand the intersection of Exchange Parkway and Greenville Avenue.
Anticipating traffic growth in the area due to the new store and future area growth, the...
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Posted on: October 24, 2022
OCT. 11, 2022 - Allen Fire Stations 3 and 4 will receive new emergency generators, thanks to a new contract awarded by City Council.
To continue operating in some emergency situations, fire stations are equipped with emergency generators. While all Allen F...
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Posted on: October 7, 2022
SEPT. 27, 2022 - Customers who pay for water, sewer and trash/recycling services through the City of Allen will see slightly higher rates for services used on Oct. 1, 2022 and beyond.
The changes were approved by Allen City Council to reflect rising costs ...
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Posted on: September 29, 2022
SEPT. 13, 2022 - Following a public hearing and council discussion, councilmembers approved the 2022-2023 City budget and tax rate. The council voted to approve a ($302,652,181) budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and approved a tax rate of $0.4212 per $100 ...
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Posted on: August 17, 2022
AUG. 9, 2022 - Forty-year-old sanitary sewer lines in and along Heritage Parkway and Allen Heights will soon be replaced.
During the Aug. 9 meeting, Allen City Council approved a $606,400 sanitary sewer project in order to replace deteriorating sewer lines...
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Posted on: August 16, 2022
AUG. 9, 2022 - City Council approved a $1,450,381 construction agreement for three new traffic signals at the following intersections:
- Bethany Drive at Racetrac Driveway (west of Greenville Avenue)
- Stacy Road and Curtis Lane
- Angel Parkway and Malone Road
To s...
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Posted on: August 1, 2022
JULY 26, 2022 - City of Allen was awarded a $2 million grant through the Highway Safety Improvement Program from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). The funding is intended to enhance safety at key intersections. Most notably, the grant includ...
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Posted on: August 1, 2022
JULY 26, 2022 - Plans to expand Allen Public Library are moving forward. City Council approved a $949,297 contract with Hidell and Associates Architects to develop schematic and detail designs and prepare construction documents.
Allen Public Library receiv...
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Posted on: August 1, 2022
JULY 12, 2022 - The citywide installation of Smart Water Meters is on track to begin in October, offering customers consistent 30-day billing periods, hourly water use data, automatic leak alerts and other features.
Allen City Council approved the purchase...
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Posted on: April 29, 2022
APRIL 28, 2022 - City of Allen continues its winning streak! The Government Financial Officers Association (GFOA) has awarded the City of Allen the award for Outstanding Achievement for the Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) and the Certificate of Ach...
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Posted on: April 29, 2022
APRIL 28, 2022 - Council approved a $851,314 agreement to rehabilitate 41 manholes located at Village at Allen and the Watters Creek shopping area. Deterioration of these structures is taking place due to hydrogen sulfide gas buildup in the sewer line sys...
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Posted on: April 7, 2022
FEB. 11, 2022 - In 2019, Allen City Council voted on a petition to have the Allen Firefighters Association (AFA) recognized as the sole and exclusive bargaining agent for the members of Allen Fire Department. The petition authorized staff to proceed with ...
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Posted on: January 19, 2022
JAN. 11, 2022 - Councilmembers authorized the City Manager to move forward with contracts for City facility HVAC maintenance and repair in the amount of $450,000. In addition, the City will purchase a data backup and disaster recovery platform for its dat...
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Posted on: December 29, 2021
DEC. 28, 2021 - City Council adopted the 2020-2021 Comprehensive Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), recognizing its accomplishments from the past year.
The CDBG is a federally funded, form...
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Posted on: March 31, 2021
MARCH 31, 2021 - The City of Allen has continued its winning streak, earning a prestigious national finance award for the 21st year in a row. The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) awarded the city with the Certificate of Achievement in Excell...
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