Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Recommendation to City Council on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Contract with Westwood Professional Services, Inc. of Frisco, Texas for Landscape Architectural and Engineering Services Related to the Design of Additional Park Amenities, Trail Connection and Landscape Enhancements for the Rowlett Creek-South Project (PK2505)
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)
(5.4: Promote environmental stewardship initiatives)
(5.5: Enhance connectivity to parks & civic facilities, school/education centers, libraries, health care providers, commercial corridors, etc.)
MEETING DATE: June 11, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
CONTACT: Amy Kinkade, Director of Parks and Recreation
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
* Recommend that City Council approve a resolution for design.
ITEM SUMMARY:
* This agenda item will authorize a professional services contract with Westwood to provide design and construction administration services for improvements to Rowlett Creek- South Park in a contract amount of $244,300 and not to exceed $255,000.00
* This proposed trail project will connect the existing Rowlett Creek trailhead on the north side of Stacy to newly acquired parkland on the south. This is a critical connection that will provide a continuous, grade separated pedestrian connection from this park. This trail is part of the Six City trail system that connects to the Collin County Trail system.
* The proposed project will provide connectivity and include amenities such as:
o Trail improvements
o Updated playground
o New site furnishings
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* In 2025, this project was awarded a $600,000 matching grant from the Collin County Open Space program.
* Westwood was selected fr...
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