Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Project Grant Application Submitted by Heard Craig (Project #19-05) in the Amount of $12,790 for Upgrades to the Carriage House. 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)
(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 Heard-Craig to fund upgrades to the Carriage House on the Heard-Craig property in historic downtown McKinney.
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 Heard-Craig Center, is a downtown landmark historical center that was built in 1900. In 1971, it was formally established as a nonprofit organization to provide “no cost” meeting facilities to more than 20 local educational and fine arts groups.
• The Heard-Craig Center is operated as an event center and art museum with a mission dedicated to education, preservation and enlightenment.
• If approved, the project grant would fund re-design and reconstruction of the flat roof on the Carriage House. The current design leads to water leakage and damage in the building.
• Additionally, approval of the grant would allow for installation of a museum amenity - a machine stocked by the Artists in Cellophane organization that would allow visitors to McKinney and Head-Craig to purchase an original art piece for $5. Other notable locations for this type of amenity include the Boston Museum of Art and the Houston Museum of Art.
• Approval of this request would provide funds for both components of the grant request made by Heard-Craig.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• The request is eligible for MCDC consideration under Section 505.152 of the Texas Local Government Code - Projects Related to Recreational or Community Facilities.
• The project will enhance the quality of life for McKinney residents.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS:
Application Packet