Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Project Grant Application Submitted by Collin County History Museum (#19-04) in the Amount of $4,007 to Purchase Photo boards for Window Displays in the Foyer and Gallery of the Museum. Amount Requested Represents 88% 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)
(5C: Continue to market and highlight McKinney as a unique
destination for residents and visitors alike)
(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 Collin County History Museum to fund the purchase of photo boards for the foyer and gallery of the Museum.
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 entertainment, cultural and tourist facilities is a strategic priority for the MCDC board of directors.
* The mission of the Collin County History Museum is to preserve and honor the past, connect with the present and embrace the future. The organization is committed to the collection and preservation of the rich heritage and history of the people and events that helped shape McKinney
* The museum is a Texas Historic Landmark and offers a unique destination for enjoyment of museum exhibits and the unique architecture and historical features of the building.
* Professional quality exhibits at the museum promote tourism in McKinney and utilize historical assets from the museum collection coupled with technology tools that create and promote engaging and interactive experiences to tell t...
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