Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution to Amend the Lower 5 Plaza Infrastructure and Park Improvements Project and Authorize the Redirection of Efforts To Provide Additional Surface Grade Improvements Along State Highway 5 Between McMakin Street and Power House Street
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:
* Approval of Resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
* This Resolution amends the Lower 5 Plaza Infrastructure and Park Improvements Project (CIP Projects ST2234 and PK2234) and redirects efforts to provide additional Surface Grade improvements along State Highway 5 (SH 5) between McMakin Street and Power House Street.
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...
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