Title
Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider/Discuss/Act on a Project Grant Application (#23-04), Submitted by McKinney Roots in the Amount of Twenty-Two Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($22,000.00), for the Construction of a Chicken Coop Which Will Allow for Tripling Current Egg Production. Amount Requested Represents 36% of Total Project Cost.
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: 5: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
5D: Develop sustainable quality of life improvements within the City of McKinney
MEETING DATE: January 26, 2023
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 of a chicken coop in an amount of $22,000.
• This new chicken coop will allow McKinney Roots to triple its egg production.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• McKinney Roots is a food donation garden located on a 5-acre lot in McKinney.
• McKinney Roots added egg production to the operation in 2021.
• 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 12,000 pounds of honey and fresh produce.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• Funds allocated for MCDC discretionary Project Grants for FY23 totaled $2,177,223.
• In FY 2021, MCDC awarded $15,000.00 to McKinney Roots for the construction of a hydroponic greenhouse.
• The request is eligible for MCDC consideration under Section 505.151 of the Texas Local Government Code.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS:
• Application Packet
• Presentation