McKinney City Council members are scheduled to consider and vote on a maximum price for the McKinney Performing Arts Center renovation project at an upcoming meeting in February.
The big picture
Council members are scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Feb. 3 for a regular meeting. The meeting’s consent agenda includes a resolution authorizing up to $9.2 million for the renovation project that’s expected to start in February.
If approved, the resolution would amend a contract with Fort Worth-based Byrne Construction Services, which is acting as the construction manager at risk on the project. The price approval would include $261,749 in contingency funds, according to a city document.
The MPAC is closing Feb. 1 for a $10 million historic renovation project that’s expected to begin Feb. 2. The city is partnering with Architexas, the Texas Historic Commission, Byrne Construction and Holos House on the project.
In case you missed it
Construction is projected to finish in fall 2026, according to a city news release. The renovation will focus on preserving the building’s architectural integrity while addressing infrastructure needs and enhancing the guest experience.
Improvements will include:
- Refresh of all public restrooms
- Updates to theater space with more comfortable seating
- Upgrades to heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
- Plaster repair
- Roofing and drainage improvements
- A metal and glass canopy over the entrance
- Elevator repairs
- Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant accessibility
- New railings
Work has been underway on the project since January 2025 when council members approved a $506,750 contract with Architexas for design and architectural work on the project. Council members approved a preconstruction contract with Byrne Construction Services in August 2025.
Also on the agenda
Council members are also scheduled to vote on a contract with Parkhill Frisco for a master site planning project on 110 acres purchased by the city in January. City officials have plans to develop a recreation center and water pumping station, according to a city document.
Get involved
McKinney City Council is scheduled to meet at 4:30 p.m. for a work session and at 6 p.m. for the regular meeting Feb. 3. Both meetings will take place within the City Council chambers at McKinney City Hall, located at 401 E. Virginia St. Agendas for both meetings can be accessed through the city’s website.
The meetings will be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person. For more information about McKinney City Council meetings, visit www.mckinneytexas.org/1168/council-meetings.
