Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution 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 Connection 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 21, 2022
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
CONTACT: Michael Kowski, Director of Parks and Recreation
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approval of the attached Resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The proposed Resolution 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 connection and other related improvements.
• The application submission deadline to Collin County is July 11, 2022, with an award announcement in October of this year (FY23).
• 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 at the underpass at Eldorado Parkway and will terminate at the south end of the property. The trail will intersect midway where a new pedestrian bridge is being designed across Wilson Creek to the north.
• 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 project will be ready to begin design utilizing a landscape architect from the City’s approved vendor list.
• This project will continue the linear park and trail system along Wilson Creek, the spine of our parks and trails.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• The Parks and Recreation Department is requesting assistance in the amount of $300,000.
• This funding program requires a 50% match from the City, which is due upon award notification this October.
o Including this grant, there is $3,100,000 programmed in PK1827 as part of the proposed FY23-FY27 CIP budget that will be presented to Council in August 2022.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• The Board unanimously approved this item at the June 9th meeting.