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Consider/Discuss/Act on a Project Grant Request Submitted by Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary (#23-06) in the Amount of Fifty Thousand and NO/100 Dollars ($50,000.00) for Construction of a Permanent Animal Food Cottage for the Animal Exhibit. Amount Requested Represents 60% of the 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.
(5D): Develop sustainable quality of life improvements within the City of McKinney.
MEETING DATE: May 25, 2023
DEPARTMENT: McKinney Community Development Corporation
CONTACT: Cindy Schneible, President
ITEM SUMMARY:
* Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary is seeking funding for a project to construct a permanent animal food cottage for one of its animal exhibits.
* This cottage will provide a safe workstation for animal care staff to prepare diets and medications and sanitize food and water containers.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* Founded in 1967 by Miss Bess Heard, The Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary is a natural science exploration center focused on interpreting the natural world for people of all ages.
* The mission of the Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary is to bring nature and people together to discover, enjoy, experience, preserve and restore our priceless environment through:
o Educational programs emphasizing appreciation and conservation of nature;
o Preservation of a portion of North Texas land with its native vegetation and wildlife, in as near a natural condition as possible;
o Museum exhibits, examples of natural history, nature-related art works and memorabilia from Founder Bess Heard; and
o Indoor/outdoor nature experiences geared to all age and educational levels.
* The outdoor animal exhibit workstation building known as "The Cottage" was built as a temporary structure in 2008 to support what was pl...
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