Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Project Grant Application Submitted by Boys and Girls Club of Collin County (#18-03) in the Amount of $30,000.00 for Refurbishment and Repair of Programming Rooms, Replacement of Damaged Recreational Equipment and Removal of Non-Functional A/C Unit; Total Estimated Project Cost is $39,940.00; The Amount Requested Represents 76% of the Total Project Cost
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance Quality of Life in McKinney
MEETING DATE: April 26, 2018
DEPARTMENT: McKinney Community Development Corporation
CONTACT: Cindy Schneible, President
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The required public hearing for this project was held on April 26, 2018
• Boys and Girls Clubs of Collin County is requesting a grant in the amount of $30,000 for refurbishing and repairing programming rooms and replacing damaged recreational equipment at the McKinney club.
• Since 2011, roof leaks have caused damage to sheetrock and ceilings and to recreational equipment within the McKinney club.
• The grant requested will provide funds to cover the cost of labor, materials and supplies to refurbish walls, floors, ceilings and carpet and removal of an unused A/C unit on the roof that also was a source of leaks.
• The grant funds would also allow for replacement of recreational equipment that includes a pool table, foosball table, shuffle board and bumper pool.
• Completion of repairs needed, along with replacement of damaged recreational equipment would ensure full programming and recreational activities could be resumed at the McKinney club.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• Boys and Girls Clubs of Collin County has a 50-year history in North Texas.
• Strategically located in low-income neighborhoods, BGCCC provides a safe, positive environment during after-school hours.
• The BGCCC serves 3,050 members and works with other local nonprofit organizations to identify youth that are in need of assistance.
• The McKinney club serves 928 youth. 69% qualify for free/reduced lunch.
• Programs offered through the McKinney club in 2017 included education about healthy lifestyle habits, tools for academic success, qualities to build character and leadership skills and recreational activities.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• MCDC’s allocation for Project Grants for FY 18 is $1,259,745
• In previous years, MCDC awarded grants to Boys and Girls Club for a gym renovation ($23,600 in 2006); and gym, kitchen and other building improvements ($500,000 in 2009).