Title
Update on Project #18-06, Infrastructure Costs, Demolition of Vacant Structure and Lot Preparation, Professional Design, and Structural, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Services for the Cotton Groves Community.
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL:
Enhance Quality of Life in McKinney (5E, 5F)
MEETING DATE:
November 21, 2019
DEPARTMENT:
McKinney Community Development Corporation
CONTACT:
Cindy Schneible, President
ITEM SUMMARY:
• North Collin County Habitat for Humanity approved a project grant in the amount of $877,521.00 for infrastructure development and construction; demolition of an existing vacant structure; lot preparation; and professional design, structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing services for the Cotton Groves Community in May, 2018.
• The goal of the Cotton Groves Community project is to create a lasting, transformative impact on McKinney.
• Plan includes construction of a 35 unit town home community, built entirely from recycled shipping containers.
• Additional components will include a community center, playground, and parking.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• North Collin County Habitat for Humanity has been building homes for working, low-income families since its incorporation in 1992.
• NCCHFH utilizes a two-pronged initiative for low-income families: construction of new homes; and exterior home repairs.
• Most of the homeowners served are seniors or disabled with both financial and housing needs.
• To date, NCCHFH has completed 111 new homes and 186 home rehabs. They estimate 297 families/1,188 people now live in solid, secure permanent housing as a result of NCCHFH programs.
• Ninety-six percent of NCCHFH families remain in their homes making timely payments and establishing long, stable work patterns.
• McKinney neighborhoods impacted by NCCHFH’s A Brush with Kindness Program include La Loma, Rockwall, Lewisville and Mouzon.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• MCDC approved a grant in the amount of $877,521 for Project #18-06.