Title
Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider/Discuss/Act on a Request for Funding Project #18-08, Submitted by the City of McKinney Parks and Recreation Department in the Amount of Five Million, Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($5,500,000) for Park and Facility Redevelopment and Improvements and Design and Construction of Various Parks, Facilities and Trail Projects.
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
MEETING DATE: June 26, 2018
DEPARTMENT: Community Development Corporation
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 and trail projects.
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 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 FY18-19 grant application.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• This request is eligible for MCDC consideration under Sections 501 to 505 of the Texas Local Government Code.
• These projects promote parks and park developments that will enhance the quality of life for McKinney residents.
• See attached application for details of requested funds.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS:
Parks and Recreation Grant Application
Presentation