File #: 19-0697    Name: 19-10 Parks & Rec
Type: Agenda Item Status: Agenda Ready
In control: McKinney Community Development Corporation
On agenda: 8/22/2019 Final action:
Title: Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider/Discuss/Act on a Request for Funding, Submitted by the City of McKinney Parks and Recreation Department (#19-10), in the Amount $5,500,000 for Park and Facility Redevelopment and Improvements; Design and Construction of Various Parks; Facilities, Equipment and Trail Projects.
Attachments: 1. Application Packet, 2. Presentation

Title

Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider/Discuss/Act on a Request for Funding, Submitted by the City of McKinney Parks and Recreation Department (#19-10), in the Amount $5,500,000 for Park and Facility Redevelopment and Improvements; Design and Construction of Various Parks; Facilities, Equipment and Trail Projects.

 

Summary

 

COUNCIL GOAL:                     Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney

 

MEETING DATE:                     August 22, 2019

 

DEPARTMENT:                      McKinney 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, equipment, facilities and trail projects.

 

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: 

                     The proposed projects are included in 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 19-20 grant application.  

 

FINANCIAL SUMMARY:

                     This request is eligible for MCDC consideration under Section 505 of the Texas Local Government Code.

 

                     These projects facilitate facility and park design, development, construction and improvements 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