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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Project Grant Application Submitted by Collin County History Museum (#18-04) in the Amount of $3,900.00 for the Purchase of UV and Solar Glass Coatings for Museum Windows to Protect Museum Assets and Collections
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance Quality of Life in McKinney
MEETING DATE: April 26, 2018
DEPARTMENT: McKinney Community Development Corporation
CONTACT: Cindy Schneible, President
ITEM SUMMARY:
* Collin County History Museum is requesting a grant in the amount of $3,900 for the purchase of UV and solar glass coatings for the windows in the main gallery, media room and west front side foyer of the museum.
* The goal is to block harmful UV rays, along with heat and light rays that have the potential to damage furniture, artwork and artifacts included in museum collections and displays.
* The museum is a valuable historical asset to the community and attracts thousands of visitors each year.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* The mission of the Collin County History Museum is to preserve and honor the past, connect with the present and embrace the future.
* Exhibits are open to the general public and to all age groups and organizations.
* The museum promotes heritage tourism in McKinney.
* The Collin County History Museum collaborates and forms partnerships with downtown businesses to attract visitors to the museum exhibits and to other businesses in the downtown area.
* The Museum collaborates with McKinney Main Street and McKinney Convention and Visitors bureau to bring visitors to McKinney.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
* MCDC's allocation for Project Grants for FY 18 is $1,259,745.
* MCDC has previously provided Project Grants to Collin County History Museum for: $11,550.00 for the Purchase of Equipment and Materials for the Design, Layout and Construction of a "McKinney Then and Now" Exhibit; $7,062 for the purchase of display cases in 2017; and $6,968.20 for the purchase of equipment to facilitat...
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