Title
Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider/Discuss/Act on a Request for Funding, Submitted by the City of McKinney Parks and Recreation Department (Project #22-17), in the Amount of Five Million Five Hundred Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($5,500,000.00) for Park and Facility Redevelopment and Improvements, Design and Construction of Various Parks, and Hike and Bike Trail Projects, Playground Replacements and Vehicles/Equipment.
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: 5A: Create affordable recreational and cultural arts activities for all ages throughout the city.
5H: Enhance connectivity to parks & civic facilities, schools/education centers, libraries, health care providers, commercial centers, etc.
MEETING DATE: July 28, 2022
DEPARTMENT: MCDC
CONTACT: Cindy Schneible, President
ITEM SUMMARY:
* The Parks and Recreation Department is requesting funds in the amount of $5,500,000 for park and facility redevelopment and improvements and for design and construction of various parks, facilities, playgrounds, and trail projects as well as funds for new vehicles and equipment.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* The proposed projects are part of the 10-year CIP and will allow growth in areas that meet the most immediate needs of the community in the most cost-effective manner.
* The Parks Master Plan, updated and approved in 2017, 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 22-23 grant application.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
* The request is eligible for MCDC consideration under Section 505.152 of the Texas Local Government Code.
* MCDC has allocated $5.5 million from its annual budget to fund Parks and Recreation projects identified and approved in the Parks Master Plan.
* These projects promote parks and park developments that will enhance the quality of life for McKinney residents.
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