Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution of the City Council of the City of McKinney, Texas, Authorizing The City Manager to Negotiate a License Agreement with the Seed Project Foundation for the Development of a City Owned Park Property Known as Gray Branch Park; And Providing for Certain Key Term; and Providing an Effective Date
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
MEETING DATE: March 31, 2025
DEPARTMENT: City Manager’s Office
CONTACT: Steve Tilton, Assistant City Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Recommend Approval
ITEM SUMMARY:
• Item is Resolution of support for Seed Project Foundation’s project to be located on a portion of the City’s Gray Branch Park. Project will consist of both a farm & community education program.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• This item was initially discussed at the October 15, 2024 City Council Meeting & March 25, 2025 City Council Work Session. Item was also discussed at the November 14, 2024 & February 13, 2025 Parks, Recreation & Open Space Board (PROS).
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• N/A. In-Kind benefits from the city will be in the form of allowing usage of city land at free and/or discounted rates.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• Item was recommended for approval at the February 13, 2025 PROS Board meeting by a vote of 5-1.