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Consider/Discuss/Act on a Project Grant Application Submitted by Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary (4B24-05) in an Amount of Up to One Hundred Forty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Ten and NO/100 Dollars ($143,810.00) for Blackland Prairie Restoration to Include Trail and Prairie Maintenance Equipment, Deck Replacement at Science Resource Center, and Trail Washout Improvements at the Property Located at One Nature Place in McKinney, Texas. This request represents 85% of the 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.
5D: Develop sustainable quality of life improvements within
the City of McKinney.
MEETING DATE: May 23, 2024
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 Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary for Blackland Prairie Restoration.
* Project elements include trail and prairie maintenance equipment (John Deere tractor 5100e with 520M loader, John Deere bush hog, and Master MFG tow-behind 200-gallon sprayer); replacement of Science Resource Center Observation Deck (TREX Transcend Select decking, railing and screws plus project labor); and trail washout improvements (FlexBase for trails and Rip Rap erosion rock).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* This project allows for replacing aged equipment (some 25 years old), restoring aged decking (24 years old), and improvement to trails to prevent repeated wash out from flooding and high-speed runoff.
* Founded in 1967 by Miss Bess Heard, The Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary is a natural science exploration center focused on interpreting the natural world for people of all ages.
* The mission of the Heard Natu...
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