Title
Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider/Discuss/Act on a Request from the City of McKinney Parks and Recreation Department to Amend Project #21-08 Approving the Pending Removal of the Obstacle Course at the Indoor pool (Apex Centre); Amend Project #17-05 to Reallocate $47,784 from PK2040 (Parks Master Plan) to PK4325 (Parks Accessibility) and to Amend Project #16-08 to Reallocate $80,000 from PK1643 (Prestwyck Park) to PK2448 (Grady Littlejohn Shade and Seating Improvements).
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
5A: Create affordable recreational and cultural arts activities for all ages throughout the City
MEETING DATE: July 27, 2023
DEPARTMENT: McKinney Parks and Recreation
CONTACT: Michael Kowski, Director of Parks & Recreation
ITEM SUMMARY:
* The Parks and Recreation Department is requesting a reallocation of $47,784 from PK2040 Parks Master Plan to PK4325 Parks Accessibility.
1. This reallocation will fund various ADA work across the City as well as a new study that will perform a full accessibility and inclusivity review for Finch Park, Old Settler's Recreation Center and Park and Prestwyck Park.
* The second request is for the reallocation of $80,000 from PK1643 Prestwyck Park to PK2448 Grady Littlejohn Shade and Seating Improvements.
1. This reallocation funding will go towards all new spectator seating (bleachers) as well as much needed shade structures.
* The third item is related to the removal of the obstacle course at the Apex Centre's indoor pool.
1. This request will provide to us options moving forward with decommissioning the existing Hyrdro Course Xperience, which was funded in 2021 through a grant from the MCDC.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* If approved, these reallocations will be reflected in the FY23-24 budget.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
* This request is eligible for MCDC consideration under Sections 501 to 505 of the Texas Local Government Code.
* These projects promote parks and park deve...
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