File #: 24-1540    Name:
Type: Agenda Item Status: Agenda Ready
In control: Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Advisory Board
On agenda: 5/9/2024 Final action: 5/9/2024
Title: Consider/Discuss/Act on a Recommendation to City Council on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract for Construction of the McKinney Greens Park (PK 2109)

Title

 

Consider/Discuss/Act on a Recommendation to City Council on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract for Construction of the McKinney Greens Park (PK 2109)

 

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:                     May 9, 2024

 

DEPARTMENT:                      Parks and Recreation

 

CONTACT:                       Amy Kinkade, Director of Parks and Recreation

 

RECOMMENDED ACTION:                     

                     Recommend that City Council approve a resolution for construction.

 

ITEM SUMMARY: 

 

                     The proposed project will include constructing a neighborhood park and will include amenities such as:

 

o                     Play structure

o                     Walking paths

o                     Boardwalk

o                     Shade structure

o                     Parking lot

 

                     On April 18th, the City of McKinney received bids for this project. Staff will provide an update at the Board meeting. 

 

 

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: 

 

                     LJA Engineering recently completed the design of the park.

 

 

FINANCIAL SUMMARY: 

                     This project (PK2109) is a FY23-24 Capital Improvements Program funded by MCDC funds.