Frisco Keeps Property Tax Rate Same for Sixth Consecutive Year;
FY23 Budget Provides 47 New Positions
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For the sixth consecutive year, the City of Frisco’s property tax rate will stay the same at .4466. On Tuesday night, the Frisco City Council unanimously approved an operating balanced budget, which includes a $229.5 million General Fund for the fiscal year 2023 (FY23) and begins October 1, 2022. 

The FY23 budget also provides Frisco homeowners a 12.5% homestead exemption and a senior ‘tax freeze’ for homeowners 65 and older. In June, the Frisco City Council raised the homestead exemption from 10% to 12.5% and adopted a senior tax freeze. The senior tax freeze begins in FY24. 

"We’ve been embracing change and inviting possibilities in city operations this year, and the FY23 Budget reflects that theme," said Mayor Jeff Cheney.

Learn more about the budget at friscotexas.gov/budget.

Watch: Progress in Motion - FY23 Budget Approved

Want to know more about the City of Frisco's newly adopted FY23 budget?  Don't miss this week’s #ProgressInMotion video, or go to FriscoTexas.gov/Budget to see the entire budget document.

Watch: Progress In Motion - Frisco Police Department
Lateral Academy

The Frisco Police Department is developing a new tool to get staff trained and on patrol faster. Officers with two years of experience can apply for the department’s Lateral Academy. Learn more about the 8-week program in this #ProgressinMotion video.

The first day of fall still feels like summer here in North Texas. So our water provider, the North Texas Municipal Water District, asks for continued effort to reduce water waste. Following these three guidelines makes a difference!

- Use your automatic sprinkler system only once per week. As an alternative, residents may use hand-held hoses, driplines & tree bubblers any day for up to 2 hours.

-  Water before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m. (during Daylight Saving Time).

- Know your outdoor watering schedule. It's the same as your trash/recycling collection day.

Check out FriscoTexas.gov/Water to find the city's Water Management Plan, Water Efficiency Plan, best practices for outdoor watering and information about our water supply. 

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September 19 - 23 is National Roundabouts Week

The City off Frisco Traffic and Transportation Division wants you to know how to safely approach the nearly 60 roundabouts in our city. The same general rules apply whether driving a car, riding a bicycle or walking on foot. Follow the safety tips outlined in the flyer below, and learn more at  FriscoTexas.gov/Roundabouts. 

Register through September 26! 

Frisco Environmental Services is offering a six-week eCourse designed to help households and individuals re-examine habits around food to prevent waste. Each week there's a short lesson around various food habits to be completed on your time. 

Spaces are limited and registration closes Monday, September 26! 

Learn more about how to participate and other ways you can reduce wasted food in your home.

Check out these Play Frisco Parks & Recreation Events!
Follow @playfrisco on Facebook or visit playfrisco.org for more info!

TONIGHT September 22, 7 - 8:30 p.m. 

Our Calaboose Singer Songwriter Series continues TONIGHT, September 22 and features Jordan Nix. Show starts at 7 p.m. on the outdoor lawn of the Frisco Heritage Center (located at 6455 Page St.). Bring a chair, snacks, and a friend to this free show! Get all the details at the Play Frisco Facebook event. 

Health and Craft Fairs are back at The Grove at Frisco Commons as one super event! Bring the whole family on Saturday, October 1.  Visit with more than 40 vendors offering health and wellness services from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
Learn more

Enjoy the outdoors with friends and family at a one-night camp out in Frisco Commons Park. Activities include archery, bingo, and a movie with popcorn and s'mores. In the morning, head to the pond for a light breakfast and fishing. New anglers can learn to fish. Poles and bait provided. Get tickets online now!

Celebrate 15 Years of Play at the Frisco Athletic Center! 

Frisco Parks and Recreation invites you to a special anniversary open house event at the FAC on Saturday, October 15, 9 to 11 a.m..  No membership or day pass purchase required. It's opened to the public! 

Join Our Team of Swim Instructors at the FAC!  

We have part-time job openings at the Frisco Athletic Center for aspiring swim teachers ages 16 and up. Training and certification classes are available to help you thrive!  Apply today at friscotexas.gov/jobs.  Check out the FAC's aquatics offerings.

Merry Main Street Vendors Wanted!

Be a part of the annual festivities on Saturday, December 3, as we ring in the holiday season in Frisco!  We still have vendor spots available!Visit our website for complete details and application information. Application deadline is Friday, November 4.

The 18th Annual Lone Star Storytelling Festival
October 13 & 14, 7- 9 p.m.
Purchase tickets at LoneStarStories.org.  

The Frisco Public Library Foundation invites you to share an evening, or two, of laughter with nationally renowned professional storytellers Kevin Kling, Adam Booth and our very own student teller troupe: the Lone Star Storytellers! Concerts are held inside the City Council Chambers at the George A. Purefoy Municipal Center (6101 Frisco Square Blvd). Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online or at the door.

Frisco Community Parade - Register Now 

The theme of the 2022 Frisco Community Parade is Heroes: Made to Shine!  Who are your heroes? Whether they wear a cape, badge or fatigues, pick an inspiration and incorporate it into your float or uniform as you march down Main Street. The route runs from Toyota Stadium to North County Rd. in downtown Frisco.

The annual parade fosters a 'small town feel' among our diverse, growing community. We honor our veterans and celebrate community spirit! Registration closes November 3 at 5 p.m. Visit friscoparade.com for more details.

2022-2023 Mayor's Youth Council
Application deadline is Monday, September 26 at 5 p.m.

Have a future leader in your household? The Mayor's Youth Council is open to Frisco 11th and 12th graders who are interested in government and improving our community through service projects. Read more about the program and find the 2022-2023 application here.

City Council Meeting Notes  -  September 20

At Tuesday's City Council meeting, Mayor Jeff Cheney recognized:

- September 25, 2022 as "Gold Star Mother's and Family Day" honoring families who have lost a love one in service to the U.S. Armed Forces. (Pictured above, top left: Gold Star mothers Mary Courcy Bush & Evelyn Lee Holland.)

- September 17-23, 2022 as "Constitution Week" in honor of the 235th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution. (Pictured above, right: Council Member Laura Rummel, Daughters of the American Revolution - Preston Ridge Chapter).

- "Voter Registration Day" urging all eligible citizens to register to vote. (Pictured above, bottom left: Frisco residents Judy Adams, Ginni Scott and City Secretary Kristi Morrow).

- Don't forget! You must register by October 11 to vote in the November 8, 2022 General Election.  Visit VoteTexas.gov for more information.

The Frisco City Council also appointed 37 Frisco residents to serve on our boards and commissions. See the list of these volunteers along with links to view the various City of Frisco boards and commissions. 

Also at Tuesday's meeting, eleven-year-old Frisco resident, Aarya Vijay, (pictured with his family) was recognized as an international badminton junior champion and member of the U.S. Junior (U13) National Badminton Team. 

Special shout out to Frisco Boy Scout Troop 51 for leading the Pledge of Allegiance.

Watch Mayor Cheney's City Council 'recap' on Facebook. The next regular city council meeting is Tuesday, October 4.

#ICYMI: In Case You Missed It...

- Mayor Jeff Cheney and guests headed to Central Fire Station for September's Coffee with the Mayor.  Frisco Fire Department staff led a tour of the Emergency Operations Center and Frisco Fire Safety Town presented by Texas Health Hospital Frisco. Check out the photos. The next Coffee with the Mayor happens October 14.  Look for details in our next edition of Focal Point.

- The 9/11 Remembrance at Freedom Meadow honored the lives lost in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. This year's ceremony was hosted by City of Frisco departments in collaboration with the Frisco Garden Club.  View photos on Facebook.

- Frisco Fire Safety Town presented by Texas Health Hospital Frisco celebrated 15 years of 'playing it safe' with an open house on Saturday, September 17. The fun-filled day featured jeep and bike rides throughout the town and a tour of the newly remodeled safety house. Thank you to all our generous sponsors for your ongoing support! See more fun photos from the event.

News From Our Partners!

A limited number of tickets are available for the 2023 NCAA Division I FCS Championship at Toyota Stadium on January 8. Buy tickets before they sell out. 

Public Health Information

Need a COVID-19 test?

- Free at-home COVID-19 tests through covidtests.gov.

- The Texas Department of State Health Services lists testing options and sites.

Need a COVID-19 vaccine? 

Please see the resource links below.

- Denton County COVID-19 vaccine interest portal

- Collin County COVID-19 vaccine information web page

Monkeypox Resources

- Collin County monkeypox information and vaccine sign-up

- Denton County monkeypox information and vaccine registration