Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Recommendation to City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Contract with Huitt Zollars, Inc. for Professional Landscape Architectural and Engineering Services related to Tom Allen Jr. Park Improvements
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
5.5: Enhance connectivity to parks & civil facilities, schools/education centers, libraries, health care providers, commercial corridors, etc.
MEETING DATE: May 14th, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
CONTACT: Amy Kinkade, Director of Parks and Recreation
RECOMMENDED PARK BOARD ACTION:
• Approval of the Recommendation.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• This agenda item will authorize a professional services contract with Huitt Zollars to provide design and construction administration services for improvements to Tom Allen Jr Park. In a contract amount of $278,090.00 and not to exceed $306,000.00
• The 20-year-old park features an aging playground and an elevated pavilion that has structural issues. Planned improvements will include a new playground and pavilion, along with updates to all walkways and ramps to ensure compliance with accessibility standards.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• Huitt Zollars Inc. was selected from a list of pre-qualified landscape architectural firms. (25-27RFQ)
• Tom Allen Jr.Park is located at 3301 Bahnman Dr. and was originally constructed in 2006.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• This project (PK2443) is a FY25-26 Capital Improvements Program funded by Parkland Dedication funds.