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McKinney Economic Development Corporation · 8:00 AM · Council Chambers

The McKinney Economic Development Corporation board met on March 17, 2026 for a routine agenda of reports and a governance resolution, following a presentation on the Neighborhood Heroes Program, then moved into closed session to discuss real property, personnel, and named economic development projects.
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Analysis

Governance & Oversight

The board received routine committee and liaison updates plus the MEDC monthly reports, and adopted a resolution expanding the President's authority to approve minor amendments to certain grants without a separate board vote for each change.[#10][#11][#14]

Insights by Role

Journalist

HighHigh significance — major decision, large financial impact, or broad community effectBoth substantive action items on this agenda — the January 2026 Financials and the resolution expanding the President's grant-amendment authority — were logged with the board action recorded as "Adjourn" rather than an approval or denial, which is worth checking against the official minutes to confirm what outcome that reflects. Separately, the closed session named three specific economic development matters — Project Mirage, VENU Holding Corporation, and Project Marty — alongside two real property tracts, which are worth tracking as they surface in future public agendas.

Lobbyist

MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingThe board's resolution amending Resolution No. 2022-09-001 shifts approval of minor amendments to non-Innovation Fund grants from a full board vote to the President's direct sign-off, meaning the President's office becomes the point of contact for minor grant-amendment requests going forward. The recurring Board and Liaison Updates and MEDC Monthly Reports remain the standing venues where committee and organizational priorities from the City of McKinney Community Development Corporation, Visit McKinney, and MEDC are surfaced.

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#4This meeting will be streamed through the City's website. Members of the public who wish to watch the meeting may do so on: http://mckinneytx.new.swagit.com/views/130

#5PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS (For Non-Public Hearing Items)

#6If you wish to address the Board on a posted item on this agenda, please fill out a "Request to Speak" card and present it to the Clerk before the meeting. Speakers wishing to address the Board regard

#8A presentation introducing the McKinney Neighborhood Heroes Program.

#10Routine reports and updates from board members and liaisons representing the McKinney Community Development Corporation, Visit McKinney, and the McKinney Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) committees.

#11Discussion of the McKinney Economic Development Corporation's (MEDC) monthly reports.

#13Consideration and discussion of the city's January 2026 financial report.

Pass

#14A resolution amending and restating a prior 2022 resolution to grant the President additional authority to approve and execute minor amendments to certain non-innovation fund grants.

Pass

#17Board comments relating to items of public interest: Announcements regarding local or regional civic and charitable events, staff recognition, commendation of citizens, upcoming meetings, informationa

#19In accordance with the Texas Government Code: A. Section 551.071(2) Consultations with Attorney on any Work Session, Special or Regular Session agenda item requiring confidential, attorney/client advi

#22Posted in accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, on the 11th day of March, 2026 at or before 5:00 p.m. ___________________________ Michael A. Kowski Jr. President & CEO

#23In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the policy of the City of McKinney to offer its public programs, services, and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to everyone

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