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Parkland fees were reviewed

McKinneyApr 21, 20262 min read

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Council reviewed proposed changes to McKinney’s parkland dedication rules, including options for capping cash-in-lieu fees and adjusting affordable-housing reductions. Staff also said park development fees may need an increase because current construction costs are higher than the existing rates.

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Council discussed how McKinney charges developers for parkland and park improvements. Staff presented options that could reduce fee spikes in some areas while also considering a new sliding-scale reduction for affordable housing projects. The presentation said current park development fees are $1,600 per multifamily unit and $1,400 per single-family unit, while a 2025-2026 construction-cost review suggests those amounts could rise to $2,612 and $3,192, respectively. No final action was taken at this work session.

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No action was taken on the closed-session economic development discussion.
Council received a presentation on parkland dedication ordinance options and future park development fee review.

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Apr 21, 2026, 3:00 PMCouncil Chambers 401 E. Virginia Street McKinney, TX 75069scheduled

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WATCH THE BROADCAST LIVE
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CALL TO ORDER
INFORMATION SHARING
Proclamation for Administrative Professionals Week
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
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DISCUSS AGENDA ITEMS for the City Council Regular Meeting to be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
Consider/Discuss the Transfer of Operational Responsibility of the Animal Services Facility Advisory Committee
Update and Discussion on Parkland Dedication Ordinance
COUNCIL LIAISON UPDATES regarding City Boards & Commissions
EXECUTIVE SESSION
In Accordance with the Texas Government Code: A. Section 551.071(2) Consultations with Attorney on any Work Session, Special Session, or Regular Session agenda item requiring confidential attorney/client advice necessitated by the deliberation or discussion of said items (as needed) B. Section 551.071 (A) Pending or contemplated litigation - North Texas Conservation Association et al, Plaintiffs, v. McKinney Community Development Corporation et al, Defendants, 471st District Court, Collin County, Texas, Cause No. 471-01849-2026 C. Section 551.072. Deliberations about Real Property - Municipal Facilities D. Section 551.074. Personnel Matters - City Manager Annual Performance Evaluation - Name Clearing Hearing - Olutosin Fatosa E. Section 551.087 Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Matters - Craig Ranch Luxury Hotel SPE Owner, LP Chapter 380 Agreement
ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURN
PURSUANT TO TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.002, A QUORUM OF VARIOUS CITY BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS MAY BE PRESENT. NO BOARD OR COMMISSION ACTION WILL BE TAKEN.
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