Title
Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider/Discuss/Act on Project #16-10, Submitted by Heritage Guild of Collin County in the Amount of One Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($175,000) for Improvements to the Dulaney House to Facilitate Use as a Multi-Purpose Community Facility. Amount Requested Represents 65% of Total Estimated Project Cost.
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance Quality of Life in McKinney
MEETING DATE: August 25, 2016
DEPARTMENT: McKinney Community Development Corporation
CONTACT: Cindy Schneible, President
ITEM SUMMARY:
* Heritage Guild of Collin County is requesting a grant in the amount of $175,000 for improvements and repairs to be made to the Dulaney House.
* Restoration of the house will allow it to be used as a multi-purpose community facility.
* First floor restoration and improvements will impact: serving kitchen; back door entry; historical kitchen; lounge; parlor; music room; dining room; restroom; office and hall.
* Second floor restoration and improvements will impact: stairs and banisters; landing and attic; three bedrooms; two bathrooms; lounge/mudroom; and office.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* The Heritage Guild was organized in 1973 and is home to Chestnut Square Historic Village.
* The mission of Chestnut Square is to celebrate community, preserve history, and inspire the future.
* The Heritage Guild hosts a variety of programming and events throughout the year and hosts more than 50,000 visitors annually.
* The renovation proposed for the Dulaney House will restore the home in a way that will allow it to be shared with the city and enhance community and visitor experiences.
* Restoration of the Dulaney House will facilitate an opportunity for the Heritage Guild to develop incremental revenue streams to contribute to long-term sustainability that include: private events; educational opportunities and partnerships; corporate retreats and offsite meetings; special interest exhibits.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
* MCDC's alloca...
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