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Consider/Discuss/Act on a Project Grant Application Submitted by McKinney Parks Foundation (#19-03) in the Amount of $2,000 to Purchase and Install Ten Picnic Tables and Two Concrete Benches in Locations Along the Natural Surface Trail at the McKinney Community Center. Amount Requested Represents 100% of Total Project Cost.
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
(5A: Create affordable recreational and cultural arts activities
throughout the city)
(5E: Develop sustainable quality of life improvements within the City of McKinney)
MEETING DATE: February 28, 2019
DEPARTMENT: McKinney Community Development Corporation
CONTACT: Cindy Schneible, President
ITEM SUMMARY:
* The McKinney Community Development Corporation will conduct a public hearing on the project grant application submitted by the McKinney Parks Foundation in the amount of $2,000 to fund purchase and installation of picnic tables and benches along the nature trail next to the McKinney Community Center.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* MCDC has allocated $1,364,926 to fund community projects eligible for consideration under sections 501 to 505 of the Texas Local Government Code in FY 19.
* Support for McKinney parks and recreational facilities is a strategic priority for the MCDC board of directors.
* The McKinney Parks Foundation has been in existence since 2017 and has three main functions: organizing volunteers to help with parks projects; encourage resident engagement in park activities and programs; provide a structure for organizing educational opportunities about the natural environment.
* MPF is recognized as the Trail Steward organization for the Community Center nature Trail and has put in more than 100 volunteer hours to restore, manage and expand the trail.
* MPF coordinates teams of volunteers to work on park projects such maintenance of hike and bike trails, building nature trails, upkeep of parks and open spaces and adding amenities.
* MPF partners with ot...
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