Title
Light Up Louisiana Project Update
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
(2B: Balance available resources to accommodate the growth and maintenance needs of the city)
Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
(5E: Develop sustainable quality of life improvements within the City of McKinney)
MEETING DATE: November 3, 2020
DEPARTMENT: Development Services / Engineering
CONTACT: Nick Ataie, PE, Engineering CIP Manager
Blake Sills, PE, CIP Engineer II
Amy Rosenthal, MPAC / Main Street Program Director
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Receive presentation and discuss items related to ongoing infrastructure improvements along Louisiana Street (“Light Up Louisiana Project”, CIP Project CO4238)
ITEM SUMMARY:
• This presentation will highlight construction activities completed for Phase 1 as well as provide an update on planned construction activities for Phase 2 starting in January 2021.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• Construction began in May 2020 for the “Light Up Louisiana” Project (CO4238) which is generally located along Louisiana Street between Church Street and Kentucky Street (Phase 1) and between Tennessee Street and McDonald Street (Phase 2).
• The overall project consists of reconstruction of approximately 1,300 linear feet of the Louisiana Street corridor (building face to building face) including replacement of approximately 4,100 linear feet of various underground utilities (storm, water, and wastewater). The project also includes upgrades to lighting, including overhead smart festoon lights, wider sidewalks, hardscape and landscape improvements, and a designated valet section.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A