Title
Consider/Discuss Parks and Recreation Funding
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)
(5E: Develop sustainable quality of life improvements within the City of McKinney)
MEETING DATE: May 20, 2025
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
CONTACT: Amy Kinkade, Director of Parks and Recreation
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Discussion of the item.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• Staff will provide an overview of various parks projects over the last 10 years that include trails, neighborhood parks, community parks, land acquisition, recreation centers and master planning efforts that were funded in part or entirely by the MCDC.
• Staff will provide other notable projects and funding sources to include parkland dedication fees, and bonds.
• Staff will also discuss current projects, the upcoming FY26 grant request to MCDC and long-term priority projects.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• In 2014, the CDC committed 55 million, or 5.5 million annually to be used towards funding parks and recreation projects.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY: N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: N/A