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McKinney council approves housing, park, and airport projects

McKinneyMay 19, 20262 min read

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Council unanimously approved contracts and zoning changes tied to a senior housing project, park upgrades at Towne Lake, airport taxiway work, and public safety facility renovations.

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McKinney City Council approved several major projects that will move forward, including a rezoning for Forest View Senior Housing and contracts for park, airport, and public safety construction work. The housing project would allow multi-family, single-family, and commercial uses on about 10.5 acres near U.S. Highway 380 and North Lake Forest Drive. Council also approved work on the Grady Littlejohn softball and baseball complex, Taxiway A at McKinney National Airport, and two Crossland Construction projects for public safety facilities.

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Approved the consent agenda, including several prior meeting minutes and board/commission minutes.
Approved a rezoning request for about 10.5 acres near U.S. Highway 380 and North Lake Forest Drive to allow multi-family residential, single-family residential, and commercial uses.
Authorized a construction contract with CGC General Contractors for improvements to the Grady Littlejohn Softball & Baseball Complex at Towne Lake.
Authorized a contract with Mario Sinacola & Sons Excavating for McKinney National Airport Taxiway A Phase II.
Approved a GMP amendment with Crossland Construction for McKinney Public Safety Building Renovation Phase VI.
Approved a GMP contract with Crossland Construction for Police Department gun range improvements and a support building.

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City Council Regular Meeting

May 19, 2026, 6:00 PMCouncil Chambers 401 E. Virginia Street McKinney, TX 75069scheduled

Revised to include revised proclamation for 26-0397.

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CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation given by Pastor Deborah Bradford, New Jerusalem Baptist Church
Pledge of Allegiance led by Derrick Robinson, Alliance of Elite Youth Leadership
INFORMATION SHARING ITEMS
Proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week
Proclamation for Ja’Kobe Walter
Proclamation for National Military Appreciation Month
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS (for Non-Public Hearing Items)
If you wish to address the City Council on a posted item on this agenda, please fill out a "Request to Speak" card and present it to the City Secretary prior to the meeting. Speakers wishing to address the City Council regarding any non-public hearing item on this agenda shall have a time limit of three (3) minutes per speaker, per agenda item. The Mayor may reduce the speaker time limit uniformly to accommodate the number of speakers or improve meeting efficiency. Pursuant to Section 551.007 of the Texas Government Code, any person wishing to address the City Council for items listed as Public Hearings will be recognized when the Public Hearing is opened.
CONSENT AGENDA
These items consist of non-controversial or housekeeping items required by law. Items may be considered individually by any Council member making such request prior to a motion and vote on the Consent Items.
Consent MINUTES
Minutes of the City Council Work Session of April 21, 2026
Minutes of the City Council Meeting of April 21, 2026
Minutes of the City Council Work Session of April 28, 2026
Minutes of the City Council Special Meeting & Work Session of May 5, 2026
Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of May 5, 2026
Minutes of the Community Grants Advisory Commission for the meeting of February 26, 2026
Minutes of the Library Advisory Board Meeting of February 19, 2026
Minutes of the McKinney Arts Commission of January 15, 2026
Minutes of the McKinney Arts Commission of March 19, 2026
Minutes of the McKinney Community Development Corporation Meeting of March 26, 2026.
Minutes of the McKinney Main Street Board Meeting of February 12, 2026
Minutes of the McKinney Main Street Board Meeting of March 12, 2026
Minutes of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Board Meeting of October 21, 2025
Minutes of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Board Meeting of November 18, 2025
Minutes of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One (TIRZ1) Board Meeting of December 16, 2025
Minutes of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Board Meeting of March 3, 2026
Minutes of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Two (TIRZ2) Board Meeting of May 7, 2024
Minutes of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two (TIRZ2) Board Meeting of March 31, 2025
Minutes of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two Board Meeting of May 6, 2025
Minutes of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two Board Meeting of March 17, 2026
Minutes of the Visit McKinney Board Meeting of March 31, 2026
Consent ORDINANCES
Consider/Discuss/Act on Certain Amendments to Chapter 130, entitled “Land Development Regulations,” of the Code of Ordinances, City of McKinney Texas to: Section 130-22 Definitions, Updating the Definition of the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee (CIAC) to Align with Local Government Code Ch. 395; Providing for Severability; and Providing for an Effective Date
Consent RESOLUTIONS
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Adopting the FY27 Department-level Objectives to Support Council’s Strategic Goals
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 Wattley Park Project
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager, or Designee, to Apply for an Implementation Grant with Supplemental Action Plan Activities through the FY2026 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Funding Program from the U.S. Department of Transportation and Accept Funding if Awarded
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract and All Necessary Change Orders with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for ST2636 - Glen Oaks Drive & Ridge Road Roundabout Analysis and Preliminary Design
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Non-Binding Term Sheet with McKinney Ranch, LTD., Honey Creek Investments, LLC, Barcelona 93, Ltd., and MRP HTMHCB, LLC, Governing the Development of Approximately 1,786-acres, which is Generally Located East of FM 1461 (Future Lake Forest Drive) and County Road 166 and South of County Road 168 and FM 543
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Contract with On Duty Health, PLLC for Firefighter Medical and Fitness Assessments Aligned with NFPA 1582 and NFPA 1583
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an lnterlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of McKinney and the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas for the Design and Construction of a Public Safety Aviation Facility at McKinney National Airport
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the Formal Rejection of all Proposals under Solicitation 26-49CSP McKinney APEX Centre Elevator Addition
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Approximately 0.33 Acres of Land as More Particularly Described Hereinafter, Located on North Redbud Boulevard, North of its Intersection with West White Avenue to CCD-RC (Catholic Charities of Dallas), the Adjacent Property Owner, for the Construction of the McKinney Neighbor HUB Project; and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Deed and Documents Regarding the Sale of Said City-Owned Property to Catholic Charities of Dallas
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA AND PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
This portion of the agenda consists of items requiring individual consideration by the Council. Pursuant to Section 551.007 of the Texas Government Code, any person wishing to address the City Council for items listed as Public Hearings will be recognized when the Public Hearing is opened.
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract and All Necessary Change Orders with CGC General Contractors Inc., Haltom City, TX for Construction of the Improvements to Grady Littlejohn Softball & Baseball Complex at Towne Lake (PK2448)
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Contract with Mario Sinacola & Sons Excavating, Inc. for construction of the Mckinney National Airport Taxiway A Phase II Project (AI2633) and authorizing all necessary change orders under said contract up to the aggregate contract amount, inclusive of any change orders
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Amendment to the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Contract with Crossland Construction Company, Inc. (Crossland) for CMAR Services Related to the Design and Construction of McKinney Public Safety Building Renovation Phase VI (FP2004)
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Contract with Crossland Construction Company, Inc. (Crossland) for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Services Related to the Design and Construction of Police Department Gun Range Improvements and Support Building Project (FC1820/FP1820)
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Request to Rezone the Subject Property from “PD” - Planned Development District to “PD” - Planned Development District, “MF36” - Multi-Family Residential District, and “R5” - Residential District, Generally to Allow for Multi-family Residential, Single Family Residential, and Commercial Uses and to Modify the Development Standards, Located Approximately 260 Feet North of U.S. Highway 380 (University Drive) and Approximately 610 Feet East of North Lake Forest Drive, and Accompanying Ordinance
END OF REGULAR AGENDA AND PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
PUBLIC COMMENTS regarding matters not on the agenda
If you wish to address the City Council on a posted item on this agenda, please fill out a "Request to Speak" card and present it to the City Secretary prior to the meeting.
COUNCIL AND MANAGER COMMENTS
Council and Manager Comments relating to items of public interest: Announcements regarding local or regional civic and charitable events, staff recognition, commendation of citizens, traffic issues, upcoming meetings, informational update on City projects, awards, acknowledgement of meeting attendees, birthdays, requests of the City Manager for items to be placed on upcoming agendas, and condolences.
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 - City of Melissa / McKinney Mutual Boundary Agreement - City of McKinney, Texas v. John Doyle Odom, Sharon Edelman, and the Real Property at 708 Finch Avenue, McKinney, Texas 75069, In Rem, Cause No. 471-02500-206, 471st District Court of Collin County, Texas - 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 E. Section 551.087. Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Matters - Craig Ranch Luxury Hotel SPE Owner, LP Chapter 380 Agreement - Project Plum Blossom - Venu Holding Corporation, Successor-by-Name Change to Notes Live, Inc., Chapter 380, Grant, and Development Agreement, as amended
ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
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.
Posted in accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, originally posted on May 12, 2026; revised agenda posted May 13, 2026. ________________________ Empress Drane, TRMC City Secretary Tenitrus Parchman, TRMC Deputy City Secretary
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McKinney council approves housing, park, and airport projects

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