McKinney Community Development Corporation · 8:00 AM · City Hall Council Chambers
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Case File 26-0483
Case File 26-0484
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Developer
HighHigh significance — major decision, large financial impact, or broad community effectThe board's approval of a $13,634,896.11 4B infrastructure grant for Cotton Mill Partners, LTD (4B26-10) signals public investment now committed to The Cotton Mill District at 610 Elm Street, while a comparable $683,467 request from Hugs Café, Inc. (4B26-08) for its ETJ greenhouse expansion was tabled rather than approved.
Journalist
HighHigh significance — major decision, large financial impact, or broad community effectThe closed session (item 25) listed pending litigation - North Texas Conservation Association et al. v. McKinney Community Development Corporation, Collin County 471st District Court, Cause No. 471-01849-2026 - alongside economic development deliberations on the same grant items voted on in open session. Of the three public 4B applications, two were approved while Hugs Café, Inc.'s request was tabled rather than acted on.
Lobbyist
MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingHugs Café, Inc.'s $683,467 grant request (4B26-08) being tabled to another meeting reopens a window to engage board members before it returns to the agenda; Richardson-Woods and Riche moved or seconded all three grant votes this cycle.
Resident
MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingThe board approved $800,000 in 4B funding (4B26-06) toward Habitat for Humanity of Collin County's construction of two multi-family buildings - a five-plex and six-plex - in the Cotton Groves Development on Kings Row in East McKinney, plus preparation of two vacant lots on Canal Street for new homes.
17 items(12 procedural hidden)
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#3This meeting will be streamed live on through the City’s website. Members of the public who wish to watch this meeting may watch the live stream online at: https://mckinneytx.new.swagit.com/views/130
#6PUBLIC COMMENTS Regarding Matters not on the Agenda
#7PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS (For Non-Public Hearing Items)
#8If 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. Pursuant to Section 551.007 of the Texas Gov
#10A presentation spotlighting the McKinney Economic Development Corporation as a community partner, marking 30 years of the McKinney Community Development Corporation (MCDC).
#12This portion of the agenda consists of non-controversial or housekeeping items required by law. Items may be considered individually by the Board or Commission member making such request prior to a mo
#13Approval of the minutes from the McKinney Community Development Corporation meeting held on April 23, 2026.
#14Approval of the minutes from the McKinney Community Development Corporation Potential Projects Subcommittee meeting held on March 26, 2026.
#16Presentation of the city's financial report.
#17Routine agenda item for board and liaison reports covering the Board Chair, City of McKinney, Visit McKinney, McKinney Economic Development Corporation, McKinney Main Street/MPAC, and McKinney Parks and Recreation.
#18Routine President's Report agenda item.
#20Habitat for Humanity of Collin County has applied for an $800,000 4B grant to help fund construction of two multi-family residential buildings in the Cotton Groves Development on Kings Row and preparation of two vacant lots on Canal Street for new homes, with the requested amount representing 48.5% of total project cost.
#21Consideration of a 4B economic development project grant application from Hugs Café, Inc. for $683,467.00 to fund expansion and site improvements at Hugs Greenhouse in the McKinney ETJ, representing 58.6% of the total project cost.
#22The city is considering a $13,634,896.11 project grant application from Cotton Mill Partners, LTD for infrastructure improvements supporting the Cotton Mill District development at 610 Elm Street, representing 71.3% of total infrastructure costs.
#25In accordance with the Texas Government Code: A. Section 551.071 Pending or contemplated litigation North Texas Conservation Association et al, Plaintiffs, v. McKinney Community Development Corporatio
#28Posted in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, at least seventy-two (72) hours prior the start of the meeting, on or before the 21st of May 2026, 5:00 p.m. _________________________
#29In 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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