Title
Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider/Discuss/Act on Amending Project 16-08 to Reallocate $1,000,000 of $2,270,000 to the Old Settlers Recreation Center Renovation (PK4398); Amending Project 16-08 to Reallocate $246,000 of $250,000 to the Old Settlers Recreation Center Renovation (PK4398); Amending Project 17-05 to Reallocate $54,000 of $250,000 to the Old Settlers Recreation Center Renovation (PK4398); and Amending Project 18-08 to Reallocate $1,000,000 of $1,225,000 to the Old Settlers Recreation Center Renovation (PK4398).
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
(5A: Create affordable recreational and cultural arts activities for all ages throughout the city)
(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: January 24, 2019
DEPARTMENT: McKinney Community Development Corporation
CONTACT: Michael Kowski, Director of Parks and Recreation
ITEM SUMMARY:
* The Parks and Recreation Department is requesting to reallocate funds in the amount of $2,300,000 for design, construction, and equipment purchases to deliver substantial updates in a single phase to the Old Setter's Recreation Center and Park.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* The MCDC approved $5,500,000 in funding for this FY18-19 to implement various elements of the Parks Master Plan.
* Part of the approved funding included $1,800,000, for a total amount of $2,000,000, to commence with the first phase of the renovation of the Old Settler's Recreation Center.
* MCDC approved funding for other Parks projects in 2016 and 2017 that are available for reallocation to the Old Settlers Recreation Center renovation.
* This request to reallocate funds will allow the Parks & Recreation Department to complete all improvements to the Center in a single phase, resulting in a shorter construction timeline, cost savings, and less interruption t...
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