Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Recommendation to City Council on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract for the Renovation of Wattley Park Improvements Project (PK1831)
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)
(5.4: Promote environmental stewardship initiatives.)
(5.5: Enhance connectivity to parks & civic facilities, schools/education centers, libraries, health care providers, commercial corridors, etc.)
MEETING DATE: October 8, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation
CONTACT: Amy Kinkade, Parks & Recreation Director
RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION:
? Recommend that City Council approve a resolution for construction.
ITEM SUMMARY:
? This resolution authorizes the City Manager to execute a contract for construction services for the Wattley Park Renovations PK1831.
This renovation project aims to improve outdated facilities. The upgrades will include a new basketball court, new playground structures, an improved pavilion, and enhanced parking. Additionally, a new pavilion will be added, along with a new trail that will wind around the open space.
Sixteen (16) bids were received by Procurement Services on August 20, 2026.
Staff, along with Dunaway Associates LP support, recommend awarding the construction bid to A&C Construction, Inc. in an amount of $2,049,500 along with a $102,500 contingency for a total not to exceed amount of $2,152,000.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
? This project will follow the Wattley Park Stream Bank Stabilization Project (DR2118).
Dunaway Associates, LP completed the design of these Improvements in 2023. The project was put on hold until the Wattley Park Stream Bank Stabilization Project could be completed.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
? This project (PK1831) is a FY26-27 Capital Improvements Program f...
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