Title
Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider/Discuss/Act on a Project Grant Application Submitted by Heard-Craig Center for the Arts (#23-03) in the Amount of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Dollars and No/100 Dollars ($135,300.00) for Improvements to the West Garden at Heard-Craig Center for the Arts Including Additional Brickwork, Repairs to Existing Brickwork, Audio, Lighting, Gazebo Speakers, Additional Irrigation, New All-Weather Tables Chairs, Planter and New Bushes. Amount Requested Represents 94% of Total Project Cost.
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: 5: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
5B: Create affordable recreational and cultural arts activities for all ages throughout the city
MEETING DATE: January 26, 2023
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 Heard-Craig to fund $135,300 improvements to the West Garden at the Heard-Craig Center for the Arts.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The Heard-Craig Center for the Arts is a downtown landmark and historical center that was built in 1900.
• In 1971, it was formally established as a nonprofit organization to provide “no cost” meeting facilities to more than 20 local educational and fine arts groups.
• The Heard-Craig Center is operated as an event center and art museum for the benefit of tourists, visitors and residents of McKinney with a mission dedicated to education, preservation and enlightenment.
• The Heard-Craig is a Smithsonian Affiliate, a Blue Star Museum (for military families), and a Museum-For-All participant, part of the Children’s Museum network.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• Funds allocated for MCDC discretionary Project Grants for FY23 totaled $2,177,223.
• In FY 2021, MCDC awarded $239,494 to Heard-Craig Center for the Arts for improvements including repairs, paint, lighting, landscaping, security system, and installation of walkways and signage.
• The request is eligible for MCDC consideration under Section 505.152 of the Texas Local Government Code - Projects related to museums and exhibition facilities.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS:
• Application Packet
• Presentation