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Consider/Discuss/Act on Project #17-06, Submitted by North Collin County Habitat for Humanity, in the Amount of Three Hundred Thirty One Thousand Seventy-Two Dollars ($331,072) for Land Acquisition and Lot Preparation for Construction of Low Income Housing ($160,850); Exterior Home Repairs for 15 Low Income Homes ($112,500); and Material Costs for Construction of a MISD/North Texas Job Corp Project Home ($57,722); Amount Requested Represents 36% of Total Project Cost
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
MEETING DATE: August 24, 2017
DEPARTMENT: McKinney Community Development Corporation
CONTACT: Cindy Schneible, President
ITEM SUMMARY:
* North Collin County Habitat for Humanity has submitted a project grant application requesting a total of $331,072 for low income housing projects.
* The components included in the request are: $160,850 for land acquisition and lot preparation; $112,500 for exterior home repairs; and $57,722 for material costs for a project home that will be constructed by McKinney Independent School District and North Texas Job Corps volunteers.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* North Collin County Habitat for Humanity has been building homes for working, low-income families since its incorporation in 1992.
* NCCHFH utilizes a two-pronged initiative for low-income families: construction of new homes and exterior home repairs.
* Most of the homeowners served are seniors or disabled with both financial and housing needs.
* To date, NCCHFH has completed 110 new homes and 138 home rehabs. They estimate 248 families/992 people now live in solid, secure permanent housing as a result of NCCHFH programs.
* NCCHFH offers a unique opportunity for McKinney residents and visitors to participate in improving the community.
* McKinney neighborhoods impacted by NCCHFH's A Brush with Kindness Program include La Loma, Rockwall, Lewisville and Mouzon.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
* NCCHFH estimates total project cost to be $930,850...
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