Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Contract with LJA Engineering of McKinney, Texas, for Landscape Architectural and Engineering Services Related to the Design of the Wilson Creek Greens Trail Phase 2
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: December 5, 2023
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
CONTACT: Ryan Mullins, Interim Director of Parks and Recreation
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approval of the Resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• This agenda item will authorize a professional services contract with LJA Engineering, to provide design and construction administration services for the Wilson Creek Greens Trail Phase 2 in a contract amount of $225,150 and a not to exceed amount of $237,000.
• This trail project will connect to phase 1 of the Wilson Creek Greens Trail and along and through the McKinney Greens parkland to Stewart Rd. This is a critical connection that will provide a continuous pedestrian connection from this park to Towne Lake and Gray Branch parkland.
• The proposed project will also include amenities such as:
o Trail improvements
o Bridge crossings
o Trail overlook
o Parking lot
o Trailhead
o Restroom Building
o Fishing Pier
o Site furnishings
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• LJA Engineering was selected from a list of pre-qualified landscape architectural firms that Council approved on July 19, 2022.
• They are providing design and construction services for the nearby project at the Greens neighborhood park and the Wilson Creek Greens Trail as well as master planning services for Towne Lake. Due to their quality of work and maintaining design consistency in the immediate area, LJA Engineering was requested to provide design and construction administration services for this trail project.
• In 2022, this project was awarded a $250,681 matching grant from the Collin County Open Space program.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• This project (PK1827) is a FY23-24 Capital Improvements Program funded by MCDC funds and grant monies.
• Upon approval of this item, $4,813,681 will remain in PK1827.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• The Parks, Recreation & Open Space Advisory Board unanimously recommended approval of this item at their November 9th meeting.