Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the Application and Acceptance, if Awarded, of a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Local Park Program Grant for Old Settler's Park Renovation 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 park land)
(5C: Continue to market and highlight McKinney as a unique destination for residents and visitors alike)
(5E: Develop sustainable quality of life improvements within the City of McKinney)
(5F: Maximize partnerships between the City of McKinney and private industry)
MEETING DATE: October 20, 2020
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
CONTACT: Michael Kowski, Director of Parks and Recreation
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Approval of the Resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
* The proposed Resolution authorizes the application for and acceptance of, if awarded, a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Local Park Program Grant for the Construction of the Old Settler's Park Renovation Project.
* This phase of the project is planned to deliver an all-abilities splash park, large community playground and fitness area, Aquatic center renovations, linear retention/detention pond, parking lot, picnic facilities/pavilion, restrooms, and basketball court.
* The Parks and Recreation Department is requesting grant assistance in the amount of $750,000.
* This funding program requires a 50% match from the City.
* Project funding will come from the Old Settler's Park Renovation Project (PK2041) that is an active Capital Improvements Program funded by the McKinney Community Development Corporation and voter authorized bonds
* The application submission deadline to Texas Parks & Wildlife for consideration is November 6, 2020, with an award announcement in Summer of 2021.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* Old Settler's is one of the oldest park...
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