Title
Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider/Discuss/Act on a Request for Funding Submitted by the City of McKinney Parks and Recreation Department (4B24-12), in the Amount of One Million and No/100 Dollars ($1,000,000.00) for Construction of Improvements at Gabe Nesbitt Park.
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
(5A: Create affordable recreational and cultural arts activities for all ages throughout the city)
(5C: Develop sustainable quality of life improvements within the City of McKinney)
(5E: Enhance connectivity to parks & civic facilities, school/education centers, libraries, health care providers, commercial corridors, etc.)
MEETING DATE: July 25, 2024
DEPARTMENT: McKinney Community Development Corporation
CONTACT: Amy Kinkade, Director of Parks and Recreation
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The Parks and Recreation Department is requesting funds in the amount of $1,000,000 for construction of various improvements at Gabe Nesbitt Park which include:
o Practice space for sports teams which includes irrigation and new sod
o Two monument signs at Alma and Eldorado entrances
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• Gabe Nesbitt Park is part of the 10-year CIP and this project will provide much needed amenities and renovations to one of our busiest athletic complexes.
• The Parks Master Plan, approved in 2017 and updated in 2022, identifies areas of deficit, provides a vision for addressing growth and provides a plan for immediate and long-term park, park facilities and trail improvement needs.
• The Parks Master Plan was utilized in identifying projects for this FY 24-25 grant application.
• The project promotes park developments that will enhance the quality of life for McKinney residents.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• If approved by the Board, this item will be funded from MCDC’s Community Grants budget.
• The request is eligible for MCDC consideration under Section 505.152 of the Texas Local Government Code.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS:
• Application
• Presentation