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  CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
MEETING DATE: 2/23/2026
DEPARTMENT:Gov Relations
DIRECTOR:Andrew Fortune, Director of Policy & Government Relations
AGENDA ITEM:Repeal Ordinance No. 2025-11-1
RECOMMENDED ACTION:Items for Individual Consideration

ITEM SUMMARY

Consideration of an Ordinance to repeal Ordinance No. 2025-11-1, ordering an election to be held in and throughout the City of Plano, Texas, on May 2, 2026, to dissolve the Dallas Area Rapid Transit System in the City of Plano, Texas, subject to the continued collection of sales taxes for the period required by law; and providing a savings clause, a publication clause, and an effective date.

PREVIOUS ACTION/PRESENTATION

In November 2025, the Plano City Council passed Ordinance 2025-11-1 ordering an election to consider withdrawal from Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART).

BACKGROUND

The City of Plano and Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) have successfully negotiated reforms to the DART funding model. Repealing Ordinance No. 2025-11-1 cancels the May 2, 2026 Special Election to dissolve the Dallas Area Rapid Transit System in the City of Plano, Texas. 

FINANCIAL SUMMARY/STRATEGIC GOALS

This item has no financial impact.

 

Approval of this item will support the City's Strategic Plan Critical Success Factor of Multi-Modal Transportation and Mobility Solutions.

ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Resolution2/17/2026Resolution