Title
Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider/Discuss/Act on a Project Grant Application Submitted by McKinney Parks Foundation (#22-02) in the Amount of Fifteen Thousand Five Hundred Ninety-Nine and 98/100 Dollars ($15,599.98) to Fund Purchase of a Bad Boy Renegade Zero Turn Mower to Support Maintenance of McKinney Parks and Trails. Amount Requested Represents 100% of Total Project Cost.
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: 5: Enhance Quality of Life in McKinney
(5A): Create affordable recreational and cultural arts activities for all ages throughout the city
(5E): Develop sustainable quality of life improvements within the City of McKinney
MEETING DATE: January 27, 2022
DEPARTMENT: McKinney Community Development Corporation
CONTACT: Cindy Schneible, President
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The McKinney Community Development Corporation will conduct a public hearing on the project grant application submitted by the McKinney Parks Foundation in the amount of $15,599.98 to fund purchase of a bad Boy Renegade Zero Turn Mower to be used in the management, enhancement, restoration and maintenance of McKinney Parks properties.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• Support for McKinney parks and recreational facilities is a strategic priority for the MCDC board of directors.
• The McKinney Parks Foundation has been in existence since 2017 and has three main functions: organizing volunteers to help with parks projects; encourage resident engagement in park activities and programs; provide a structure for organizing educational opportunities about the natural environment.
• MPF is recognized as the Trail Steward organization for the Community Center nature Trail and has put in more than 100 volunteer hours to restore, manage and expand the trail.
• MPF coordinates teams of volunteers to work on park projects such maintenance of hike and bike trails, building nature trails, upkeep of parks and open spaces and adding amenities.
• MPF partners with other local organizations such as Master Naturalists, Crape Myrtle Trails Foundation and DORBA to fulfill its mission.
• Approval of this request would provide funds for procurement of tools, equipment and supplies to support McKinney Parks Foundation activities to maintain and enhance McKinney parks and hike and bike trails.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• Funds allocated for FY22 for discretionary Project Grants is $1,749,025.
• The request is eligible for MCDC consideration under Section 505.152 of the Texas Local Government Code.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS:
• Application Packet
• Presentation