Title
Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider/Discuss/Act on a Request for Funding, Submitted by the City of McKinney Parks and Recreation Department (# 23-17), in the Amount of Five Million Five Hundred Thousand and NO/100 Dollars ($5,500,000.00) for Construction of Improvements at Towne Lake and Hike and Bike Trail Projects.
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance Quality of Life in McKinney
5A: Create affordable recreational and cultural arts activities for all ages throughout the city.
5H: Enhance connectivity to parks & civic facilities, schools/education centers, libraries, health care providers, commercial centers, etc.
MEETING DATE: July 27, 2023
DEPARTMENT: MCDC
CONTACT: Michael Kowski, Director of Parks & Recreation
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The Parks and Recreation Department is requesting funds in the amount of $5,500,000 for park and facility redevelopment and improvements and for design and construction of various improvements at Towne Lake and hike and bike trail projects.
• Towne Lake $3,500,000
• Greens Trail $2,000,000
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The proposed projects are part of the 10-year CIP and will allow growth in areas that meet the most immediate needs of the community in the most cost-effective manner.
• The Parks Master Plan, approved in 2017 and updated in 2022, identifies areas of deficit, provides a vision for addressing growth and provides a plan for immediate and long-term park, park facilities and trail improvement needs.
• The Parks Master Plan was utilized in identifying projects for this FY 23-24 grant application.
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 developments that will enhance the quality of life for McKinney residents.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS:
• Parks and Recreation Grant Application
• Presentation