Title
Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider/Discuss/Act on a Request from the City of McKinney Parks and Recreation Department to Amend Project 4B20-13 to Reallocate $200,000 from PK1829 (New Senior Center) to PK4325 (ADA Improvements).
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
(5A: Create affordable recreational and cultural arts activities for all ages throughout the city)
(5C: Develop sustainable quality of life improvements within the City of McKinney)
(5E: Enhance connectivity to parks & civic facilities, school/education centers, libraries, health care providers, commercial corridors, etc.)
MEETING DATE: July 25, 2024
DEPARTMENT: McKinney Parks and Recreation
CONTACT: Amy Kinkade, Director of Parks & Recreation
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The Parks and Recreation Department is requesting a reallocation of $200,000 from PK1829 New Senior Center to PK4325 Parks Accessibility.
• This reallocation will fund various ADA work across the City which includes recommendations from the accessibility and inclusivity studies for Finch Park, Old Settler’s Recreation Center and Park and Prestwyck Park that the MCDC funded last fiscal year.
• With the approval of a new multi-generational recreation center in the recent bond election, additional discussions and studies will be needed to identify needs, locations, etc. of the city’s recreation centers. This reallocation will be able to fund immediate improvements to ADA needs.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• If approved, this reallocation will be reflected in the FY24-25 budget.
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.