Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on Application #11-01 as Submitted by G.H. Sports Group Requesting $300,000 for Construction of an Artificial Turf Sports Complex.
Summary
MEETING DATE: March 15, 2011
DEPARTMENT: McKinney Community Development Corporation
CONTACT: Cindy Schneible, Executive Director
214.544.0296
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• The board of directors of the McKinney Community Development Corporation recommends approval of this grant
ITEM SUMMARY:
• All-weather, artificial turf, training and playing facility for youth and adult soccer, lacrosse and other sports
• Configuration of the proposed facility included one full-size field or four short fields (100’ x 150’) to accommodate training and playing in the following team formats: 3v3, 4v4, 5v5, 6v6, 7v7.
• The facility will include concessions, a commons area and rooms for private meetings and/or parties
• In addition to soccer and lacrosse, the facility will be available for educational programs (referee training and certification, coaching seminars and licensing classes); senior wellness activities and other programs
• Time allotment proposed for city use, without charge, is 14% of total hours of operation on an annual basis.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• MCDC attorney has confirmed eligibility for 4B funding
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• The grant would be funded from the 10% discretionary projects allocation within the MCDC FY 2011 budget.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• The board of directors of MCDC recommends approval of this grant and funding in the amount of $300,000.