File #: 23-0097    Name: 23-03 Heard-Craig
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 Heard-Craig Center for the Arts (#23-03) in the Amount of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($135,300) for Improvements to the West Garden at Heard-Craig Center for the Arts Including Additional Brickwork, Repairs to Existing Brickwork, Audio, Lighting, Gazebo Speakers, Additional Irrigation, New All-Weather Tables Chairs, Planter and New Bushes. Amount Requested Represents 94% of Total Project Cost.
Attachments: 1. Application Packet, 2. Presentation

Title

Consider/Discuss/Act on a Project Grant Application Submitted by Heard-Craig Center for the Arts (#23-03) in the Amount of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($135,300) for Improvements to the West Garden at Heard-Craig Center for the Arts Including Additional Brickwork, Repairs to Existing Brickwork, Audio, Lighting, Gazebo Speakers, Additional Irrigation, New All-Weather Tables Chairs, Planter and New Bushes. Amount Requested Represents 94% of Total Project Cost.

 

Summary

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

                     5B: Create affordable recreational and cultural arts activities for all ages throughout the city

 

MEETING DATE:                     February 23, 2023

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 Heard-Craig to fund $135,300 improvements to the West Garden at the Heard-Craig Center for the Arts.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: 

                     The Heard-Craig Center for the Arts is a downtown landmark and historical center that was built in 1900.

                     In 1971, it was formally established as a nonprofit organization to provide “no cost” meeting facilities to more than 20 local educational and fine arts groups.

                     The Heard-Craig Center is operated as an event center and art museum for the benefit of tourists, visitors and residents of McKinney with a mission dedicated to education, preservation and enlightenment.

                     The Heard-Craig is a Smithsonian Affiliate, a Blue Star Museum (for military families), and a Museum-For-All participant, part of the Children’s Museum network.

 

FINANCIAL SUMMARY:

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

                     In FY 2021, MCDC awarded $239,494 to Heard-Craig Center for the Arts for improvements including repairs, paint, lighting, landscaping, security system, and installation of walkways and signage.

                     The request is eligible for MCDC consideration under Section 505.152 of the Texas Local Government Code - Projects related to museums and exhibition facilities.

 

SUPPORTING MATERIALS:

                     Application Packet

                     Presentation