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 procurement of tools, equipment and supplies to support McKinney Parks Foundation activities to maintain and enhance McKinney parks and hike and bike trails.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• Funds in the amount of $6,235.00 were reappropriated from FY 21 to FY 22 for this project.
• The request is eligible for MCDC consideration under Section 505.152 of the Texas Local Government Code.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS:
Letter of Request
Executed Agreement