Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on an Amendment to Project #21-10 Submitted by McKinney Parks Foundation to Add a Trailer and Hitch to the Equipment Request and to Remove the Log Splitter as Requested in Original Application. Total Project Cost Will Reduce from $15,599.98 to $14,747.61.
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: 5: Enhance Quality of Life in McKinney
(5A): Create affordable recreational and cultural arts activities for all ages throughout the city
(5E): Develop sustainable quality of life improvements within the City of McKinney
MEETING DATE: November 18, 2021
DEPARTMENT: McKinney Community Development Corporation
CONTACT: Cindy Schneible, President
ITEM SUMMARY:
* The McKinney Community Development Corporation will consider/discuss/act on a request by McKinney Parks Foundation to amend Project grant #21-10 to change the request for funding to include a trailer and hitch instead of a log splitter. The change will result in a reduction in the grant amount from $15,599.98 to $14,747.61.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* 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 procur...
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