Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the Application and Acceptance, if Awarded, of a Collin County Parks and Open Space Project Funding Assistance Program for the Greens of McKinney Trail Connection and Other Improvements
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
(5A: Create affordable recreational and cultural arts activities for all ages throughout the city)
(5B: Develop Parks strategy to preserve green space for future park land)
(5C: Continue to market and highlight McKinney as a unique destination for residents and visitors alike)
(5E: Develop sustainable quality of life improvements within the City of McKinney)
MEETING DATE: June 18, 2019
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
CONTACT: Michael Kowski, Director of Parks and Recreation
Jenny Baker, Parks, Planning & Development Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approval of the attached Resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The proposed Resolution authorizes the application for and acceptance of, if awarded, a Collin County Parks and Open Space Funding Assistance Program grant for the Greens of McKinney trail connection and other related improvements.
• The application submission deadline to Collin County is July 8, 2019, with an award announcement in October of this year (FY20).
• This project will include a grade separated trail connection from Towne Lake to the newly acquired Greens of McKinney property in addition to related improvements such as upgrading pedestrian bridges, widening/improving walking paths, etc.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• Upon award, the project will be ready to begin design utilizing a landscape architect from the City’s approved vendor list.
• This project will continue the linear park and trail system along Wilson Creek, the spine of our parks and trails.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• The Parks and Recreation Department is requesting assistance in the amount of $1,000,000.
• This funding program requires a 50% match from the City.
o There is currently $225,000 programmed in PK4399 to begin design of this project with an additional $1,500,000 programmed in FY21 of the 5-year CIP. Additionally, there is $10,000,000 in voter authorized general obligation bonds that may be sold to fund this project along with additional MCDC funding.
• Upon award, this project will be programmed formally into the 5-year CIP.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A