Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Contract with Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc. dba Parkhill of Frisco, Texas, for Planning and Engineering Services related to a Feasibility Study for the Multigenerational Recreation Center
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
5.1: Create affordable recreational and cultural arts activities for all ages throughout the city
5.3: Develop sustainable quality of life improvements within the City of McKinney
5.5: Enhance connectivity to parks & civic facilities, schools/education centers, libraries, health care providers, commercial corridors, etc.
MEETING DATE: April 7, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
CONTACT: Amy Kinkade, Director of Parks and Recreation
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
• Approval of the Resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• This resolution authorizes a professional services contract with Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc. to provide planning and engineering services related to a feasibility study for a new multigenerational recreation center, for a contract amount of $144,850 and not to exceed $150,000.
• This study will include visioning, local recreation market analysis, community engagement, architectural programming, conceptual design, and development of a project budget and implementation timeline.
• The results of the study will provide the City with a clear framework to guide the future design and implementation of the recreation center.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• On January 20th Council approved the purchase of 111 acres on the east side of Lake Forest and north of Bloomdale. The intended uses of this site include a multigenerational recreation center, water pumping station, public works and other civic uses.
• Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc. was authorized by Council on February 3, 2026, to provide master planning services for these intended uses, which will coincide with this feasibility study for the recreation center.
• Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc. submitted a response to RFQ No. 25-57 for Professional Landscape Architect Services for Parks CIP Projects. They were one of ten firms shortlisted by City Council on December 2, 2025, via Resolution No. 2025-12-196.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• This project (PK2520) is a FY25-26 Capital Improvements Program funded by bond monies.
• Upon approval of this item, $0 will remain in PK2520.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• The Parks, Recreation and Open Space Advisory Board will receive an update on this item at the April 9, 2026 meeting.