Q3 2026 Report
54 meetings · 23 committees · $333K financial · 22 important findings
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Executive Summary
City Summary — Q3 2026
The McKinney Community Development Corporation approved a $5,500,000 award for Project 4B24-09 to the City of McKinney Parks and Recreation Department for Erwin Park improvements and extended its term to January 31, 2028 (Item 25, File 26-0817). [17]McKinney Community Development Corporation — Aug 27
Financial Highlights
The McKinney Community Development Corporation approved a $5,500,000 award for Project 4B24-09 to the City of McKinney Parks and Recreation Department for Erwin Park improvements and extended its term to January 31, 2028 (Item 25, File 26-0817). [17]McKinney Community Development Corporation — Aug 27
Development & Land Use
The McKinney Community Development Corporation amended Project Grant 4B26-01 for Palladium McKinney Ranch, LTD., LTD, a development of Palladium USA, in the amount of $2,500,000 to include acquisition of land (File 26-0821). [17]McKinney Community Development Corporation — Aug 27
Contracts & Procurement
On 2026-08-13 the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Advisory Board approved, by unanimous result, Item 13 (File 26-0765), a professional services contract with Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc. dba Parkhill of Frisco, Texas, for architectural and engineering services for the design of the North Recreation Center (North APEX). [27]Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Advisory Board — Aug 13
Community Impact
Harvest Seed Project Foundation (Project Grant 4B26-09, File 26-0822) received approval of a $764,953 grant for infrastructure including underground utilities, dirt work, irrigation, sanitary, and driveway/parking for the expansion and relocation of McKinney Roots Farm to Gray Branch Park. [17]McKinney Community Development Corporation — Aug 27
Key Decisions
On September 15, 2026, the McKinney Economic Development Corporation approved Item 18, the resolution recommending approval of a budget amendment to the FY 2025-2026 Annual Budget related to the Cannon Beach Development Agreement (File 26-0911), on a motion by Kuehn, seconded by Woodruff. [7]McKinney Economic Development Corporation — Sep 15
Governance & Oversight
On August 27, 2026, the McKinney Community Development Corporation approved, on a motion by Wilkes seconded by Richardson-Woods, a resolution (File 26-0820) authorizing issuance of Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 2026 (TIFIA). [17]McKinney Community Development Corporation — Aug 27
Infrastructure & Facilities
The McKinney Community Development Corporation approved a $764,953.00 grant to Harvest Seed Project Foundation (4B26-09, File 26-0822) for infrastructure including underground utilities, dirt work, irrigation, sanitary, and driveway/parking related to the expansion and relocation of McKinney Roots Farm to Gray Branch Park. [17]McKinney Community Development Corporation — Aug 27
Public Safety
Item 32 (File 26-0889), listed as a Consent Item on the September 15, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting agenda, would authorize the City Manager to enter into an interlocal agreement and memorandum of understanding among Plano, McKinney, Frisco and Collin County for the Department of Justice 2025 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant. [5]City Council Regular Meeting — Sep 15
Housing
On August 27, 2026, the McKinney Community Development Corporation approved by motion of Richardson-Woods, seconded by Micheletto, an amendment to Project Grant 4B26-01 (File 26-0821), awarded to Palladium McKinney Ranch, LTD., LTD, to include acquisition of land, with a grant amount of $2,500,000. [17]McKinney Community Development Corporation — Aug 27
Transportation
Council unanimously approved a resolution (File 26-0684, Item 25) authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the McKinney National Airport Master Plan Update (AI2501). [37]City Council Regular Meeting — Jul 21
Environment
At the September 15, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting, Item 28 (File 26-0885), a resolution authorizing the first optional renewal term and annual CPI-U cost adjustment for LETCO Group, LLC dba Living Earth for organic waste processing services, was listed as a Consent Item. [5]City Council Regular Meeting — Sep 15
Planning
File 26-0872 proposed adopting the 2026 National Electrical Code in Chapter 122, Article III "Electrical Installations," with local amendments and the recommended amendments of the North Central Texas Council of Governments. [8]Building and Standards Commission — Sep 14
Zoning
On July 21, 2026, the City Council unanimously approved the petition to annex (Case No. 26-0009A) and zone (Case No. 26-0058Z) property at 4905 County Road 317 to R12 - Residential District, requested by Jacob Bennett. [37]City Council Regular Meeting — Jul 21
Historic Preservation
On 2026-07-23, the McKinney Community Development Corporation approved, on a motion by Richardson-Woods seconded by Riche, File 26-0704, The Heritage Guild of Collin County (PC 26-15) Promotional and Community Event Grant application requesting $15,000.00 for advertising, marketing and promotion of 2026 events at Chestnut Square. [36]McKinney Community Development Corporation — Jul 23
Insights by Role
Resident
Residents interested in parks may want to note that the McKinney Community Development Corporation recorded a Pass result for a $1,177,920.00 Project Grant (4B26-12, File 26-0722) for the City of McKinney Parks and Recreation Department for the Parks Master Plan, Parks ADA Remediations, and Equipment and Vehicles. [36]McKinney Community Development Corporation — Jul 23
Developer
Developers may want to review the zoning outcome for File 26-0074Z, which the Planning & Zoning Commission approved on August 11, 2026 as a request to zone property on the south side of Baxter Well Road about 1,200 feet west of FM 1461 to MF36 Multi-Family Residential District. [29]Planning & Zoning Commission — Aug 11
Developers may want to note that on July 21, 2026, the City Council approved 4-3-0 a request (File 26-0687) to waive roadway impact fees under the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Impact Fee Waiver Program for the proposed multi-family Cotton Mill development, with Cloutier, Feltus and Jones voting against. [37]City Council Regular Meeting — Jul 21
Contractor
Contractors may want to note that on July 21, 2026, Council unanimously approved a resolution (File 26-0683, Item 24) authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and all necessary change orders with Southern Trenchless Solutions LLC for the Wilson Creek Sanitary Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation Project. [37]City Council Regular Meeting — Jul 21
Charts & Data
Largest Financial Items
Most Mentioned Entities
| Entity | Type | Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| City Manager | Person | 31 |
| McKinney Housing Finance Corporation | Organization | 20 |
| Jacob Bennett | Person | 16 |
| McKinney Economic Development Corporation | Organization | 15 |
| Visit McKinney | Organization | 15 |
| City Council | Organization | 14 |
| McKinney National Airport | Location | 13 |
| City of McKinney Community Development Corporation | Organization | 13 |
| City of McKinney Tree Board | Organization | 10 |
| McKinney Parks and Recreation | Department | 9 |
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