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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: March 3, 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 D...
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