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Consider/Discuss/Act on the Promotional and Community Event Grant Application Submitted by McKinney Rotary Club Foundation (P&C #17-10), in the Amount of $5,000 for the Marketing, Promotion and Advertising of the 2017 Rotary Parade of Lights Event
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
MEETING DATE: July 27, 2017
DEPARTMENT: McKinney Community Development Corporation
CONTACT: Cindy Schneible, President
ITEM SUMMARY:
• McKinney Rotary Club Foundation is requesting $5,000 for the marketing, promotion, and advertising of the 2017 Parade of Lights Event.
• Event date is December 9, 2017 and will take place in historic downtown McKinney.
• Target number for floats participating is 88+.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• McKinney Rotary Club Foundation has served the community for more than 90 years, sponsoring numerous scholarships and charities in the McKinney community.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• MCDC’s allocation for Promotional and Community Event grants for this cycle is $50,000.
• MCDC provided Promotional and Community Event grant funding in the amount of $43,150 since 2006.