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Consider/Discuss/Act on a Project Grant Application Submitted by McKinney Parks Foundation (#23-10) in the Amount of Twenty-Five Thousand and NO/100 Dollars ($25,000.00) to Fund Purchase of a Polaris Texas Edition Ranger Utility Terrain Vehicle 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: August 24, 2023
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 $25,000 to purchase a Polaris Texas Edition Ranger Utility Terrain Vehicle.
* This vehicle will allow MPF volunteers to be better mobilized to maintain the current trail at Gray Branch.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* Support for McKinney parks and recreational facilities is a strategic priority for the MCDC board of directors.
* The McKinney Parks Foundation has been in existence since 2017 and has three main functions: organizing volunteers to help with parks projects; encourage resident engagement in park activities and programs; provide 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 trails, upkeep of parks and open spaces and adding amenities.
* MPF partners with other local organizations such as Master Naturalists, Crape Myrtle Trails Foundation and DORBA to fulfill its mission.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
* Funds allocated for MCD...
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