Title
Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider/Discuss/Act on a Project Grant Application Submitted by the Collin County History Museum (4B 25-02) in the Amount of Thirty-One Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Five and N0/100 Dollars ($31,475.00) for the Purchase of Equipment and Materials to be Used for Collecting and Preserving Historic Artifacts for Exhibits, Shelving and Cases for Storage of Artifacts, Museum Exhibits, and Mobile Workstations. Amount Represents 100% of Total Project Cost.
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the 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:
* McKinney Community Development Corporation will conduct a public hearing on a project grant application submitted by Collin County History Museum in the amount of $31,475.00 for the purchase of equipment and materials that will assist with the preservation and storage of historic artifacts:
o Shelving and cases for proper and safe storage of artifacts;
o Museum exhibits including cases, mannequins, and cabinets; and
o Mobile workstations for staff and exhibits.
* The need to better preserve and store items is paramount to the museum's mission.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* The mission of the Collin County History Museum is to preserve and honor the past, connect with the present and embrace the future.
* The exhibit will promote heritage tourism in McKinney.
* The goal of Collin County History Museum is to collaborate and form partnerships with downtown businesses to attract visitors to the museum exhibits and to other businesses in the downtown area.
* Collaboration will take place with McKinney Main Street and Visit McKinney.
* In connection with the exhibit, the museum will host lectures, events and activities to attract visitors and promote the rich heritage of McKinney.
* Th...
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