Title
Update on Potential Parkland Dedication Ordinance Modifications
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: January 13, 2022
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
CONTACT: Michael Kowski, Director of Parks and Recreation
ITEM SUMMARY:
• Discuss potential amendments to the parkland dedication ordinance that were presented to City Council in December of 2021.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The current parkland dedication ordinance has been in place since the early-2000’s with little substantive updates since that time.
• The current requirement is one acre of parkland required for every 50 residential units. When land is not dedicated, the city accepts the cash in lieu of land. This fee is determined by multiplying the average per acre value as determined by the appraisal district by the acreage that is due.
• The city engaged Dr. John Crompton, professor at Texas A&M, who is widely seen as the “expert” on parkland dedication fees across Texas, to assess and make recommendations for modifications to our existing ordinance.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY: N/A