Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the Application and Acceptance, if Awarded, of a Land and Water Conservation Fund's (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program for Old Settler's Park Renovation Project
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: 5E: Develop sustainable quality of life improvements within the City of McKinney
5F: Maximize partnerships between the City of McKinney and private industry
MEETING DATE: June 16, 2020
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
CONTACT: Michael Kowski, Director of Parks and Recreation
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Approval of the Resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
* The proposed Resolution authorizes the application for and acceptance of, if awarded, a Land and Water Conservation Fund's (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program Grant for the Construction of the Old Settler's Park Renovation Project.
* The project is planned to deliver an all-abilities playground, splashpad, pollinator gardens, parking lot, picnic facilities, restrooms, two large pavilions, basketball court, interpretive signage, and a hardened creek bed with landmark stone entry to the park.
* The Parks and Recreation Department is requesting grant assistance in the amount of $1,000,000.
* This funding program requires a 100% match from the City.
* Project funding will come from the Old Settler's Park Renovation Project (PK2041) that is an active Capital Improvements Program funded by McKinney Community Development Corporation.
* The application submission deadline to Texas Parks & Wildlife for ORLP consideration is June 26, 2020, with an award announcement in January of 2021.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* Old Settler's is one of the oldest parks in McKinney, the latest renovations were made in 1996 and included a playground, pavilion, hike and bike trail, a bridge and restoration of an existing pavilion. The amenities are dated and in need of replacements.
* This park is heavily used by the neighborhood residents...
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