Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Project Grant Application Submitted by Boys and Girls Club of Collin County (#23-16) in the Amount of Seventy-One Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Seven and NO/100 Dollars ($71,477.00) for Purchase and Installation of Traditional Games and Electronic Games (Exergame) to Encourage Physical Health and Development of Youth Attending the McKinney Club. Amount Requested Represents 100% of the Total Project Cost.
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance Quality of Life in McKinney
5B: Create affordable recreational and cultural arts activities for all ages throughout the city.
MEETING DATE: August 24, 2023
DEPARTMENT: McKinney Community Development Corporation
CONTACT: Cindy Schneible, President
ITEM SUMMARY:
• Boys and Girls Clubs of Collin County is requesting $71,477 to purchase traditional games and electronic games (Exergame) that will encourage physical health and development of youth attending 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 need assistance.
• In 2020, the McKinney club served 488 registered members; provided 23,224 meals and snacks and logged 60,350 homework hours completed.
• 50% of members qualify for free/reduced lunch.
• Programs offered through the McKinney club include Education, the Arts, Health and Wellness, Leadership and Service and Sports and Recreation.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• Funds allocated for FY22 for discretionary Project Grants is $2,177,223.00, and $74,885.50 in funds remain unallocated.
• The request is eligible for MCDC consideration under Section 505.152 of the Texas Local Government Code.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS:
• Application Packet
• Presentation