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Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider/Discuss/Act on an Application Submitted by McKinney Parks Foundation (#20-05) in the Amount of Five Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Four and 89/100 Dollars ($5,924.89) for Interior and Exterior Restoration of a Shipping Container to be Used for Storage and Procurement of Tools and Supplies to be Used in the Management, Enhancement, Restoration and Maintenance of McKinney Park’s Properties. Amount Requested Represents 100% of the Project Cost.
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
MEETING DATE: May 28, 2020
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 $5,924.89 to procurement of tools and supplies to be used in the management, enhancement, restoration and maintenance of McKinney Parks properties and the interior and exterior restoration of a shipping container that will be used to store the tools.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• MCDC has allocated $1,563,985 to fund community projects eligible for consideration under sections 501 to 505 of the Texas Local Government Code in FY 20.
• 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 other local organizations such as Master Naturalists, Crape Myrtle Trails Foundation; DORBA to fulfill its mission.
• Approval of this request would provide funds for procurement of tools and restoration of a shipping container that will be utilized for storage of the tools.
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