Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Apply for, and Accept if Awarded, a Grant from the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program, in an Amount not to Exceed $3,000,000, for Preservation and Repairs to the McKinney Performing Arts Center at the Historic Collin County Courthouse
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the quality of life in McKinney
MEETING DATE: April 21, 2020
DEPARTMENT: MPAC / McKinney Main Street
CONTACT: Amy Rosenthal, MPAC / McKinney Main Street Director
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Resolution
ITEM SUMMARY:
• McKinney Performing Arts Center at the Historic Collin County Courthouse is eligible for a grant from the Texas Historic Commission’s Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program Round XI grant application.
• MPAC’s Master Plan Update, conducted by Architexas, identifies several critical updates to the facility in support of preservation.
• This grant opportunity will not be available again until 2022 and a reduction of future grant funding potential is anticipated.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• In May 2019, ownership of the Historic Collin County Courthouse was transferred from Collin County to the City of McKinney.
• McKinney Performing Arts Center is working with Architexas to update the Historic Collin County Courthouse Master Plan.
• Historic Courthouses with updated master plans are eligible to apply for grants from a fund of $35,000,000 offered by the Texas Historic Commission through the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• MPAC’s application to the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program is not to exceed $3,000,000.
• The grant program requires a 15% match from courthouse managing entity. At a $3,000,000 grant request, the match is not to exceed $450,000.
• Staff is exploring various options to accommodate the match. If awarded, the budget will be amended accordingly.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: N/A