Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Amending the 2018 - 2022 Capital Improvements Program, to Create a New CIP Project and Provide Funds for Gabe Nesbitt Park Improvements
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
MEETING DATE: January 16, 2018
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
CONTACT: Michael Kowski, Director of Parks and Recreation
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The Parks and Recreation Department is requesting to reallocate funds in the amount of $1,250,000 for design and construction work to further the implementation of the Gabe Nesbitt Community Park master plan.
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approval of the attached Resolution.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The MCDC approved $5,500,000 in funding for this FY17-18 to implement various elements of the Parks Master Plan.
• The approved allocation of these funds is as follows:
$1,250,000 Finch Park Phase IV
$1,000,000 Hike and Bike Trails
$500,000 Land Acquisition
$500,000 Gray Branch Park Phase 1
$250,000 Park Accessibility
$500,000 Al Ruschhaupt Park Restroom Renovation
$1,500,000 Senior Center Expansion
• Since the development of the funding allocation plan, the design of the expansion of the John and Judy Gay Public Library has advanced. The facility’s proposed site plan enhancements present opportunities to deliver specific elements of the Gabe Nesbitt Community Park master plan as part of that scope of work.
• This request to reallocate funds will allow the Parks & Recreation Department and Library Department to partner to construct parking, trails, park amenities, and a new roadway to connect the library area with the currently developed area of Gabe Nesbitt Community Park (near PSA).
• This request further allows the Parks & Recreation Department to evaluate and execute other improvements in that area and throughout the park, which can result in cost savings and other efficiencies if done concurrent with the library expansion project.
• Funds for this work shall be moved from Hike and Bike Trails PK1213 ($750,000) and Land Acquisition PK1701 ($500,000). Hike and Bike Trails funds were selected since this project will include pedestrian connections, and the remaining $250,000 in this project category is sufficient to continue the design of additional connections throughout the City. Land Acquisition funds were selected because we anticipate accepting over 100 acres of donated park land in the first quarter of 2018 at no cost to the City.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• The Amendment of the FY2017-2018 annual CIP budget will create and fund a new CIP project - PK1806 Gabe Nesbitt Community Park Improvements in the amount of $1,250,000.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• The Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Board discussed this matter at their December 14, 2017 meeting, and supported this project as presented.
• The McKinney Community Development Corporation (MCDC) conducted a Public Hearing at their December 21, 2017 meeting, and voted unanimously in favor of reallocating the funds as presented.