Title
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; Total Estimated Project Cost is $4,500.00; Amount Requested Represents 85% of the Total Project Cost
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:
• The required public hearing for this project was held on April 26, 2018
• 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 facilitate self-guided tours to the Collin County History Museum in 2016.