Title
Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider/Discuss/Act on a Request from the City of McKinney Parks and Recreation Department to Reappropriate Previously Awarded Funds of $2,797,804.00 to PK1831 (Wattley), $489,314.00 to PK2041 (Old Settlers Park Design), $1,580,743.00 to PK2109 (Greens Neighborhood Park), $315,077.00 to PK2349 (Mobile Stage), $318,664.00 to PK2343 (Horizon Park), $1,039,504.00 to PK4397 (Recreation Center at Towne Lake), and $200,000.00 to PK9143 (Erwin Park).
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: 5: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
5B: Create affordable recreational and cultural arts activities for all ages throughout the city
MEETING DATE: April 24, 2025
DEPARTMENT: McKinney Parks and Recreation
CONTACT: Cindy Schneible, President MCDC
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The Parks and Recreation Department is requesting several project funding reappropriations as follows:
o $2,797,804.00 to PK1831 (Wattley). This project is scheduled to break ground in Summer 2025. The Engineering Department will be performing remediation work to the adjacent creekbank which required an access easement in order to not traverse the park. Parks agreed not to begin the construction until this easement was secured.
o $489,314.00 to PK2041 (Old Settlers Park). This project is currently in design phase with construction bidding anticipated this Fall.
o $1,580,743.00 to PK2109 (Greens Neighborhood Park). This project is under construction with an estimated completion in Summer 2025.
o $315,077.00 to PK2349 (Mobile Stage). This project is in production with estimated completion date of October 2025.
o $318,664.00 to PK2343 (Horizon Park). This project is complete, and this reappropriation will complete the final payment.
o $1,039,504.00 to PK4397 (Recreation Center at Towne Lake). This project is under construction with an estimated completion date in Fall 2025.
o $200,000 to PK9143 (Erwin Park). This project is in design phase with construction bidding anticipated by the end of Summer.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• If approved, these reallocations will be reflected in the FY24-25 budget.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• Funding for these reallocations totaling $6,741,106 will be appropriated from MCDC fund balance.
• This request is eligible for MCDC consideration under Section 505.152 of the Texas Local Government Code.
• These projects promote parks and park developments that will enhance the quality of life for McKinney residents.