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Parks projects and funding priorities advanced

McKinneyMay 14, 20262 min read

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The board approved a grant application for the Wattley Park Project and recommended a professional services contract for Tom Allen Jr. Park improvements. In the joint session, staff outlined current and future parks projects and asked for FY27 funding support for the Parks Master Plan, ADA remediations, and equipment and vehicles.

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The board moved two parks projects forward: a request for Collin County grant funding for Wattley Park and a professional services contract for design and engineering work at Tom Allen Jr. Park. In the joint meeting, staff also reviewed a long list of completed, active, and future parks projects across the city. Staff said it will seek FY27 support for planning work, accessibility fixes, and new department vehicles and equipment.

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Approved a recommendation to City Council to apply for and, if awarded, accept Collin County Parks and Open Space Project Funding Assistance Program funds for the Wattley Park Project.
Approved a recommendation to City Council to authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services contract with Huitt Zollars, Inc. for landscape architectural and engineering services for Tom Allen Jr. Park improvements.
Approved the April 9, 2026 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Advisory Board minutes.
Received an update on MCDC strategic priorities, 30 years of community investments, and parks project funding priorities.

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May 14, 2026, 5:30 PMCity Hall Council Chambers 401 E. Virginia Street McKinney, Texas 75069scheduled

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Regular Meeting of the Parks, Recreation & Open Space (PROS) Advisory Board
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Joint Meeting of the PROS Advisory Board and McKinney Community Development Corporation (MCDC)
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CALL TO ORDER PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE BOARD
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PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS (For Non-Public Hearing Agenda Items)
REPORTS
Update on 2026 McKinney Board & Commission Member Appointments
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CONSENT ITEMS
This portion of the agenda consists of non-controversial or housekeeping items required by law. Items may be considered individually by the Board or Commission member making such request prior to a motion and vote on the Consent Items.
Minutes of the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Advisory Board Meeting of April 9, 2026
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REGULAR AGENDA
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 Wattley Park Project
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Recommendation to City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Contract with Huitt Zollars, Inc. for Professional Landscape Architectural and Engineering Services related to Tom Allen Jr. Park Improvements
PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
ADJOURN PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE BOARD MEETING
CALL JOINT MEETING TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENTS OF AGENDA ITEMS (For Non-Public Hearing Items)
JOINT AGENDA
REPORTS
Update on MCDC Strategic Priorities and 30 Years of Community Investments
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Consider/Discuss Parks Project Updates and Priorities for Funding
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JOINT MEMBER COMMENTS
Meeting Member Comments relating to items of public interest: Announcements regarding local or regional civic and charitable events, staff recognition, commendation of citizens, upcoming meetings, informational update on projects, awards, acknowledgement of meeting attendees, birthdays, requests for items to be placed on upcoming agendas, and condolences.
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ADJOURN JOINT MEETING
Posted in accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, on May 8, 2026. ___________________________ Empress Drane, City Secretary Tenitrus Parchman, Deputy City Secretary In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the policy of the City of McKinney to offer its public programs, services, and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. If you are a person with a disability and require information or materials in an appropriate alternative format; or if you require any other accommodation, please contact the ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours in advance of the event. Email contact-adacompliance@mckinneytexas.org. Advance notification within this guideline will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. ADA grievances may also be directed to the ADA Coordinator or filed online at http://www.mckinneytexas.org/ada.
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