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Consider/Discuss/Act on a Project Grant Application Submitted by North Collin County Habitat for Humanity (#18-06) in the Amount of $877,521.00 for Infrastructure Costs, Demolition of Vacant Structure and Lot Preparation, Professional Design, and Structural, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Services for the Cotton Groves Community; Total Estimated Cost for Development and Construction of the Cotton Groves Community is $4,759,830.00; Amount Requested Represents 19% 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
• North Collin County Habitat for Humanity has submitted a project grant application requesting a total of $877,521.00 for infrastructure development and construction; demolition of an existing vacant structure; lot preparation; and professional design, structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing services for the Cotton Groves Community.
• The goal of the Cotton Groves Community project is to create a lasting, transformative impact on McKinney.
• Plan includes construction of a 35 unit town home community, built entirely from recycled shipping containers.
• Additional components will include a community center, playground, and parking.
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 111 new homes and 186 home rehabs. They estimate 297 families/1,188 people now live in solid, secure permanent housing as a result of NCCHFH programs.
• Ninety-six percent of NCCHFH families remain in their homes making timely payments and establishing long, stable work patterns.
• 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 $4,759,830.00. Amount requested represents 19% of the total project cost.
• NCCHFH has indicated their funding plans do not include requesting support or other City of McKinney entities for this project.
• MCDC’s allocation for Project Grants for FY 18 is $1,259,745.
• Past Project Grants awarded to NCCHFH by MCDC for land acquisition, lot preparation and external home repairs include: $331,072 (2017); $251,000 (2016); $220,000 (2015); $188,870 (2014)