Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Project Grant Application Submitted by Direction 61:3 (4B25-10) in an Amount of Five Hundred Thousand and NO/100 Dollars ($500,000.00) for Infrastructure and Public Access Areas Located at The Farm, a Future Community of Transitional Living Homes for Young Adults Who Have Aged Out of Foster Care Located at 3286 County Road 168, McKinney, Texas. This request represents 5.6% of the Total Project Cost.
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: 5: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
5D: Develop sustainable quality of life improvements within
the City of McKinney.
MEETING DATE: May 22, 2025
DEPARTMENT: McKinney Community Development Corporation
CONTACT: Cindy Schneible, President
ITEM SUMMARY:
• McKinney Community Development Corporation will conduct a public hearing on a project grant application submitted by Direction 61:3 for infrastructure and public access areas located at The Farm, a Future Community of Transitional Living Homes for young adults who have aged out of foster care.
• The Farm will provide housing for 58 young adults through a variety of residences including two-bedroom studio apartments for independent living and three-bedroom to five-bedroom homes with a houseparent.
• Planned amenities on The Farm include a counseling center, administrative offices, an event center, recreational areas including a pond and sports courts, a public gathering space, a coffee shop and market, and an automotive shop for their Kingdom Cars Program.
• The Farm will be built out in phases with full project completion projected in 2030.
• Project elements include infrastructure and Community Event Center, Recreational Areas, and a Coffee Shop and Market at The Farm. The Farm is a community of transitional living homes for 58 youths/young adults who have just aged out of foster care. Goal of The Farm is to build the confidence, independence and opportunity for the young adults living onsite.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• Direction 61:3 is a 501(c)(3) organization established in 2015 to provide support for young adults aging out of foster care.
• Aged-out youth are at high risk of challenges including homelessness, unemployment, incarceration, unplanned pregnancies and substance abuse.
• Direction 61:3 provides support and stability through housing, education and emotional support.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• Funds allocated for FY25 for discretionary Community, Economic Development and Pipeline Project grants total $7,459,257.
• The request is eligible for MCDC consideration under Section 505.152 of the Texas Local Government Code.
• Direction 61:3 McKinney was awarded $3,500 in FY25 for the promotion of the 2025 Christmas Mosaix Concert.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS:
• Application Packet
• Presentation