Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Recommendation to City Council Authorizing the Application and Acceptance, if Awarded, of a Collin County Parks and Open Space Project Funding Assistance Program for the Wattley Park Project
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
(5A: Create affordable recreational and cultural arts activities for all ages throughout the city)
(5B: Develop Parks strategy to preserve green space for future parkland)
(5C: Develop sustainable quality of life improvements within the City of McKinney)
(5E: Enhance connectivity to parks & civic facilities, school/education centers, libraries, health care providers, commercial corridors, etc.)
MEETING DATE: May 14, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
CONTACT: Amy Kinkade, Parks and Recreation Director
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approval of the Resolution
ITEM SUMMARY:
• This item authorizes the application for and acceptance of, if awarded, a Collin County Parks and Open Space Funding Assistance Program grant for the Wattley Park project and other related improvements.
• The application submission deadline to Collin County is July 6, 2026, with an award announcement in October of this year.
• This project will include a new trail, playground and basketball court improvements, and a new pavilion.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• Upon award, the project is ready to begin design utilizing a landscape architect from the City’s approved vendor list.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• The Parks and Recreation Department is requesting assistance in an amount to be determined once the opinion of probably cost (OPC) will be provided at the end of May.
• This funding program requires a 50% match from the City, which is due upon award notification this October.
o There is $2,404,689 programmed in the current budget CIP project PK1831.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A