Title
Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider/Discuss/Act on a Project Grant Application (#21-05), Submitted by McKinney Roots in the Amount of Fifteen Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($15,000.00), for the Construction of a Hydroponic Greenhouse Located at 5595 FM 1461, McKinney Texas. Amount Requested Represents 91% of Total Project Cost.
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: 5: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
(5E): Develop sustainable quality of life improvements within the City of McKinney
MEETING DATE: February 25, 2021
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 McKinney Roots for the construction and installation of a hydroponic greenhouse at McKinney Roots.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• McKinney Roots is a food donation garden located on a 5-acre lot in McKinney.
• The mission is to supply fresh produce to the food insecure by growing and distributing it to local nonprofits, schools and churches to alleviate hunger with healthful, nutrient-dense food.
• McKinney Roots was founded in 2017 to address the issues of increasing poverty, hunger and food insecurity in Collin County.
• Crop production currently takes place on one of the five acres - there is room to expand the operation.
• McKinney Roots has partnered with Salvation Army, Community Lifeline Center, McKinney Little Free Pantry and other organizations to distribute 8,750 pounds of honey and fresh produce.
• In addition to produce, McKinney Roots added egg production to the operation in 2021.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• MCDC has allocated $1,530,105 for the discretionary project grant program in FY21.
• The request is eligible for MCDC consideration under Section 501.101 of the Texas Local Government Code.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS:
Application Packet
Presentation