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 Greens of McKinney Trail Project and Other Improvements
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)
MEETING DATE: June 9, 2022
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
CONTACT: Michael Kowski, Director of Parks and Recreation
RECOMMENDED PARK BOARD ACTION:
* Approval of the Recommendation.
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 Greens of McKinney trail project and other related improvements.
* The application submission deadline to Collin County is July 11, 2022, with an award announcement in October of this year.
* This project will include a 12' trail along the west side of Wilson Creek through the Greens of McKinney park property. This trail will begin where a new pedestrian bridge is being designed across Wilson Creek to the north and will terminate at the south end of the property.
* Together this pedestrian bridge and proposed trail will provide a continuous trail connection from Towne Lake to Highway 5.
* Currently there is a 4-6' wide cart path that runs throughout the property. This path is in poor condition in many places. This new trail will take the place of the cart path and will be appropriately sized as well as designed to meet all ADA standards as well as enhance the user experience.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* Upon award, the pro...
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