Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Contract with The Broussard Group (TBG), Inc. of Dallas, Texas for Landscape Architectural and Engineering Services Related to the Design of the Gabe Nesbitt Parking Lot (PK1806)
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: October 5, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
CONTACT: Amy Kinkade, Director of Parks and Recreation
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
• Approval of the Resolution
ITEM SUMMARY:
• This resolution will authorize a professional services contract with TBG to provide design and construction administration services for improvements to Gabe Nesbitt in a contract amount of $125,295 and not to exceed $135,000.
• The proposed project will provide connectivity and include amenities such as:
o New parking lot
o Trail connection to the parking lot
o New pavilion that will serve the newly constructed practice field
o ADA improvements
o Wayfinding signage throughout Gabe Nesbitt
• This proposed parking lot will provide much needed parking that is shown in the master plan for Gabe Nesbitt.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• TBG was selected from a list of pre-qualified landscape architectural firms. (25-27RFQ)
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• This project (PK1806) is a FY26-27 Capital Improvements Program funded by parkland dedication, MCDC and bond monies.
• Upon approval of this item, $1,170,017.89 will remain in this project.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• On August 10, 2026, the Parks Board recommended to City Council the award of the design contract.