Title
Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider/Discuss/Act on a Project Grant Request Submitted by Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary (#22-01) in the Amount of Thirty Thousand and NO/100 Dollars ($30,000.00) for Expansion of and Updates to the Ropes Course to Provide Additional Program Offerings, Update Equipment and Improve Accessibility. Amount Requested Represents 75% of the 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 of McKinney
(5E): Develop sustainable quality of life improvements within the City
MEETING DATE: January 27, 2022
DEPARTMENT: McKinney Community Development Corporation
CONTACT: Cindy Schneible, President
ITEM SUMMARY:
* Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary is seeking funding for a project to expand and update the ropes course.
* This project expansion will address a demand for growth while providing additional program offerings.
* The ropes course was originally built in 2009 and requires updates as it has incurred usual wear and tear.
* Course improvements will include:
o adding lead anchors and replacing handholds for the climbing wall;
o replacing cables for challenge pole and two-line bridge;
o adding a staircase for the zipline to increase accessibility;
o adding hardware to the "Big Bessie" bur oak tree for climbing; and
o adding an obstacle course (The Flight Cage).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* Founded in 1967 by Miss Bess Heard, The Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary is a natural science exploration center focused on interpreting the natural world to people of all ages.
* The mission of the Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary is to bring nature and people together to discover, enjoy, experience, preserve and restore our priceless environment through:
o Educational programs emphasizing appreciation and conservation of nature;
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