The Blackland Prairie Park Acquisition project is a collaboration between Collin County and the City of Farmersville to purchase 50 acres of land along Old Josephine Road and construct improvements. The project is funded by Collin County, with a total budget of $850,000. The City of Farmersville is responsible for purchasing the land and constructing the improvements, and will provide quarterly progress reports and a final accounting of expenditures to Collin County. The project aims to provide additional park and recreational facilities and open space for all County residents. Key aspects of the project include:
• Purchase of 50 acres of land along Old Josephine Road
• Construction of improvements, including plans and specifications
• Quarterly progress reports and final accounting of expenditures
• Funding assistance from Collin County, with a total budget of $850,000
• Collaboration between Collin County and the City of Farmersville