Title
Update on Lower 5 Plaza
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
(2.1: Balance available resources to accommodate the growth and maintenance needs of the city)
MEETING DATE: September 16, 2025
DEPARTMENT: Development Services / Engineering
CONTACT: Gary Graham, Director of Engineering
Blake Sills, PE, Engineering CIP Manager
Brook Retta, PE, CIP Engineer
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Receive presentation and discuss items related to ongoing development of the Lower 5 Plaza Infrastructure and Park Improvements Project (CIP Projects ST2234 and PK2234).
ITEM SUMMARY:
* Discuss items related to ongoing development of the Lower 5 Plaza Infrastructure and Park Improvements.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) design for SH 5 roadway improvements from McMakin Street to Power House Street is underway referenced as CSJ 0047-05-054. The planned improvements to SH 5 include a complete reconstruction as a 4-lane divided roadway. Construction of the planned improvements is estimated to begin in late 2026 or early 2027 following City of McKinney water/wastewater and Franchise Utilities' relocations.
* The FY24 Capital Improvement Plan budget included funding under CIP Projects ST2234 and PK2234 for the preliminary bridge layout, drainage design, park layout, grading, and conceptual park layout related to Lower 5 Plaza located at SH 5 between Virginia Street and Louisiana Street.
* The City is currently under contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., which is providing professional engineering consulting services for Lower 5 Plaza.
* On July 30, 2025, City staff conducted a public meeting to offer opportunity for public comment on the Lower 5 Plaza project. An online survey was also conducted as part of the public meeting. The comments received from the online survey are attached to the agenda item.
* On December 3, 2024, City Council approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Grant Agreem...
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