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The McKinney City Council will consider a resolution on August 18, 2026, authorizing the city manager to execute a contract with Alliance Geotechnical Group, Inc. for materials testing services related to the Towne Lake Phase 1C construction project.
Cody Esparza
August 15, 20261 min read
The McKinney City Council will address a resolution during its regular meeting on August 18, 2026.
The agenda item is identified as PK2608.
Council members will consider and discuss the proposed action before taking a vote.
A resolution would authorize the city manager to execute a contract with Alliance Geotechnical Group, Inc.
The agreement covers materials testing services.
The council also retains authority to approve any necessary supplemental agreements related to the contract.
The materials testing services will support the construction of Towne Lake Phase 1C.
The resolution outlines the scope of work required for this specific development phase.
All contractual actions remain subject to council approval.
City Council Regular Meeting (2026-08-18). Retrieved from https://mckinney.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=30622
Cody Esparza
Cody Esparza covers McKinney city hall, the council, and county government.
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