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The McKinney City Council will consider a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute a construction contract and necessary change orders with A&C Construction, Inc. for Towne Lake Phase 1C, which includes the Bob & Barbara Tomes Dog Park and Play Zone.
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 requires council members to consider, discuss, and act on the proposed authorization.
The resolution covers the construction of Towne Lake Phase 1C.
This development includes the Bob & Barbara Tomes Dog Park and Play Zone.
The project is identified by the reference number PK 4393.
If approved, the resolution would authorize the city manager to execute a construction contract.
The authorization also covers all necessary change orders for the project.
A&C Construction, Inc. of Irving, Texas is listed as the designated contractor.
City Council Regular Meeting (2026-08-18). Retrieved from https://mckinney.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=30621
Cody Esparza
Cody Esparza covers McKinney city hall, the council, and county government.
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