\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCheck out five recent updates from Allen City Council, including new library policies, playground renovations and more.<\/p>\n
1. Overdue book policy, facility rental fees to be updated at Allen Public Library<\/a><\/p>\n Allen Public Library patrons will no longer pay late fees for overdue books.<\/p>\n Allen City Council approved the removal of fines for overdue library materials at a Feb. 10 meeting. Council also approved adjusted rates for renting Allen Public Library facilities. The new policy for late materials is an account freeze, meaning patrons cannot check out new items until overdue items are returned, Library Director Jeff Timbs said.<\/p>\n 2. Ford Park in Allen to get new playground following $750K grant<\/a><\/p>\n Allen\u2019s Ford Park renovation project will now include an additional playground.<\/p>\n Texas Parks and Wildlife awarded a $750,000 grant to the Allen Parks and Recreation Department, according to a Jan. 30 news release. The city plans to use this money to add a playground to the north section of Ford Park, Director of Parks and Recreation Kate Meacham said.<\/p>\n 3. Officials greenlight $1.6M contract amendment for Allen Police HQ<\/a><\/p>\n Progress is moving forward on the construction of the Allen Police Department\u2019s new headquarters building.<\/p>\n Allen City Council unanimously approved a $1.6 million amendment to its contract with Core Construction Services for the new Allen Police Department Headquarters at a Feb. 10 meeting. The amendment will not change the overall cost of the $97.1 million project, Director of Engineering Chris Flanigan said.<\/p>\n