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Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider/Discuss/Act on Project Grant Application Submitted by Heard-Craig Center for the Arts (#21-15) in the Amount of Two Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Four and No/100 Dollars ($239,494.00) for Improvements to Heard-Craig Historic Museum Including Repairs, Paint, Lighting, Landscaping, Security System, Installation of Walkways and Signage. Amount Requested Represents 97% of Total Project Cost.
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: 5A: Create affordable recreational and cultural arts activities for all ages throughout the City.
MEETING DATE: July 22, 2021
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 $239,494 for repairs and improvements to the Heard-Craig historic museum.
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 FY21 totaled $1,530,105.
* Remaining FY21 funds for discretionary Project Grants are $865,667.44.
* 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
* Presentat...
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