File #: 23-0098    Name: 23-04 McKinney Roots
Type: Agenda Item Status: Regular Agenda Item
In control: McKinney Community Development Corporation
On agenda: 2/23/2023 Final action: 2/23/2023
Title: Consider/Discuss/Act on a Project Grant Application Submitted by McKinney Roots (23-04) in the Amount of Twenty-Two Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($22,000.00), for the Construction of a Chicken Coop Which Will Allow for Tripling Current Egg Production. Amount Requested Represents 36% of Total Project Cost.
Attachments: 1. Application Packet, 2. Presentation

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Consider/Discuss/Act on a Project Grant Application Submitted by McKinney Roots (23-04) in the Amount of Twenty-Two Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($22,000.00), for the Construction of a Chicken Coop Which Will Allow for Tripling Current Egg Production. Amount Requested Represents 36% of Total Project Cost.

 

Summary

COUNCIL GOAL:                     5: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney

                     5D: Develop sustainable quality of life improvements within the City of McKinney

 

MEETING DATE:                     February 23, 2023

DEPARTMENT:                      McKinney Community Development Corporation

CONTACT:                       Cindy Schneible, President

ITEM SUMMARY: 

                     McKinney Community Development Corporation will conduct a public hearing on a project grant application submitted by McKinney Roots for the construction of a chicken coop in an amount of $22,000.

                     This new chicken coop will allow McKinney Roots to triple its egg production.

 

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: 

                     McKinney Roots is a food donation garden located on a 5-acre lot in McKinney.

                     McKinney Roots added egg production to the operation in 2021.

                     The mission is to supply fresh produce to the food insecure by growing and distributing it to local nonprofits, schools and churches to alleviate hunger with healthful, nutrient-dense food.

                     McKinney Roots was founded in 2017 to address the issues of increasing poverty, hunger and food insecurity in Collin County.

                     Crop production currently takes place on one of the five acres - there is room to expand the operation.

                     McKinney Roots has partnered with Salvation Army, Community Lifeline Center, McKinney Little Free Pantry and other organizations to distribute 12,000 pounds of honey and fresh produce.

 

FINANCIAL SUMMARY:

                     Funds allocated for MCDC discretionary Project Grants for FY23 totaled $2,177,223.

                     In FY 2021, MCDC awarded $15,000.00 to McKinney Roots for the construction of a hydroponic greenhouse.

                     The request is eligible for MCDC consideration under Section 505.151 of the Texas Local Government Code.

 

SUPPORTING MATERIALS:

                     Application Packet

                     Presentation