Title
Consider/Discuss/ Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Revocable License Agreement between the City of McKinney and Eldorado Homeowners' Association, Inc. to Allow for the Construction and Maintenance of a Private Retaining Wall within the Country Club Drive Right-Of-Way
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: 2.1: Balance available resources to accommodate the growth and maintenance needs of the city
MEETING DATE: July 7, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
City Attorney's Office
CONTACT: Ryan Gillingham, Director of Public Works
Mark Houser, City Attorney
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Approval of the Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Revocable License Agreement with the Eldorado Homeowners' Association, Inc.
ITEM SUMMARY:
* Under this Revocable License Agreement, the Eldorado Homeowners' Association, Inc. ("Eldorado HOA") is allowed to remove an existing private retaining wall located within the Country Club Drive right-of-way and construct a new retaining wall within that same area. The Revocable License Agreement also requires the Eldorado HOA to pay the City in the amount of $111,000 to cover the additional costs of relocating the City's water line to a different portion of the City's right-of-way area.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* * Country Club Drive is a public right-of-way maintained by the City that serves the Eldorado of McKinney subdivision.
* The City previously constructed and installed an underground water line within that portion of the Country Club Drive right-of-way that runs along the southern property line of those homes located on Augusta Street.
* At some time, a private retaining wall was constructed within the City's ROW area over and on top of the existing water line without the City's permission.
* The Eldorado HOA was adjudicated to be the responsible party for maintenance and repair of the private retaining wall.
* The City intends to reconstruct portions of Country Club Drive and/or the ...
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