Title
Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider/Discuss/Act on a Project Grant Application Submitted by McKinney Parks Foundation (4B 25-03) in the Amount of Twenty Thousand and NO/100 Dollars ($20,000.00) to Fund Purchase of a Polaris Sportsman ATV and a Bosski 1600 UT Trailer Accessory to Facilitate Trail Improvement Projects. Amount Requested Represents 100% of Total Project Cost.
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: 5: Enhance Quality of Life in McKinney
5B: Create affordable recreational and cultural arts activities for all ages throughout the city.
MEETING DATE: January 23, 2025
DEPARTMENT: McKinney Community Development Corporation
CONTACT: Cindy Schneible, President
ITEM SUMMARY:
* The McKinney Community Development Corporation will conduct a public hearing on the project grant application submitted by the McKinney Parks Foundation in the amount of $20,000.00 for the purchase of a Polaris Sportsman ATV and a Bosski 1600 UT Trailer accessory to facilitate trail Improvement projects.
* This equipment will ensure efficient transfer of materials, tools, and volunteers to remote work sites across diverse terrain at parks including Erwin, Bonnie Wenk, Towne Lake, and Gray Branch.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* Support for McKinney parks and recreational facilities and preservation of open space and natural areas is a strategic priority for the MCDC board of directors.
* The McKinney Parks Foundation (MPF) has been in existence since 2017 and has three main functions: organizing volunteers to help with parks projects; encouraging resident engagement in park activities and programs; providing a structure for organizing educational opportunities about the natural environment.
* MPF is recognized as the Trail Steward organization for the Community Center nature Trail and has put in more than 100 volunteer hours to restore, manage and expand the trail.
* MPF coordinates teams of volunteers to work on park projects such maintenance of hike and bike trails, building nature trail...
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