Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Recommendation to City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Contract with DCBA Landscape Architecture of Plano, Texas for Landscape Architectural and Engineering Services Related to the Renovation of 4 Fields and Various Park Improvements at the McKinney Soccer Complex at Craig Ranch
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
(5A: Create affordable recreational and cultural arts activities for all ages throughout the city)
(5B: Develop Parks strategy to preserve green space for future park land)
(5C: Continue to market and highlight McKinney as a unique destination for residents and visitors alike)
(5E: Develop sustainable quality of life improvements within the City of McKinney)
MEETING DATE: September 10, 2020
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
CONTACT: Michael Kowski, Director of Parks and Recreation
RECOMMENDED PARK BOARD ACTION:
• Approval of the Recommendation.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• This phase will consist of converting the four northeastern fields to turf, constructing a restroom building, improving fencing, adding shade for participants and spectators and adding pedestrian connectivity.
• The conversion from grass to turf will greatly increase the playability of the fields.
• This agenda item will authorize a professional services contract with DCBA Landscape Architecture to provide landscape architectural and engineering services related to the renovation of 4 soccer fields and various park improvements at McKinney Soccer Complex at Craig Ranch.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• DCBA was selected from a list of pre-qualified landscape architectural firms that Council approved on June 18, 2019.
• The 65 acre soccer complex was constructed in 2005 and includes 13 lit fields (one championship field), 900 parking spaces, concession building with restrooms and an irrigation pond.
• DCBA recently completed a master plan for the overall complex.
• McKinney Soccer Complex at Craig Ranch is located at 6372 Collin McKinney Parkway.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• This project (PK1906) is a FY19-20 Capital Improvements Program funded by Parkland Dedication Funds Zone 3.
• The Resolution will authorize a professional services contract for landscape architectural and engineering services, with DCBA Landscape Architecture.