Title
Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider/Discuss/Act on Project Grant Application Submitted by Adriatica Master Association (#22-16) in the Amount of Ninety-Eight Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-Two and No/100 Dollars ($98,392.00) to Complete a Privately-Owned, Publicly Accessible Harbor Park at Adriatica Village Including Amphitheater-style Seating with Multi-level, 18" Retaining Wall Seating, Grade Level Observation Decks, Cobblestone Stamped Walkway, Irrigation and Sod. Amount Requested Represents 100% of Total Project Cost.
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance Quality of Life in McKinney
(5A): Create affordable recreational and cultural arts activities for all ages throughout the city
MEETING DATE: August 25, 2022
DEPARTMENT: McKinney Community Development Corporation
CONTACT: Cindy Schneible, President
ITEM SUMMARY:
* Adriatica Master Association submitted an application for a grant, in the amount of $98,392, to complete a publicly accessible "Harbor Park" at Adriatica Village to enhance physical appeal and provide a safer environment for the thousands of residents and visitors who utilize the Village for activities, events, celebrations and photography.
* The project will be the culmination of many projects over the years that enhance the Village and provide connectivity throughout the Village and to its neighboring residential and commercial developments.
* This project proposes building amphitheater-style seating into the slope facing the stage at the harbor area by building multi-level 18" retaining wall seating and grade level observation decks to the south of the seating area.
* This project also proposes the completion of traffic pattern connections by adding 320 lineal feet of cobblestone stamped walkway and adding irrigation and sod.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* Adriatica Village is a highly photographed location in McKinney, as the Croatian-inspired scenery and lake offers a unique and romantic backdrop.
* Adriatica Village hosts twelv...
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