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McKinney Community Development Corporation · 8:00 AM · City Hall Council Chambers

The McKinney Community Development Corporation approved a full slate of 2026 grant funding and loan-term extensions with no items requiring board debate or divided votes. The meeting's financial center of gravity was a single $683,467 project grant to Hugs Café, Inc., dwarfing the roughly dozen smaller Promotional and Community Event Grants approved alongside it, while four prior 4B development loans had their deadlines extended rather than closed out.
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Case File 26-0536

3 hearings since Jun 2026·Last: Jul 21, 2026·Notable

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2 hearings since Jun 2026·Last: Jul 21, 2026

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Attorney

Check clawback terms on McKinney's café grant

Why now: CDC board approved the $683,467 Hugs Café grant alongside loan extensions to two for-profit developers (HUB 121, Throckmorton Villas) on 2026-06-25 with no recorded debate on any item.

What to do: Unlike the loan extensions given to the HUB 121 and Throckmorton Villas developers, the Hugs Café award is a straight $683,467 capital grant to a nonprofit — pull the CDC performance agreement to confirm it includes job-creation metrics and a clawback clause, since Local Government Code Chapter 501 economic development funds require an enforceable public benefit in exchange for public money.

Act before: After next hearing on this item

Source: Item #14 ↓
Developer

Watch Throckmorton Villas' delayed 380-unit infrastructure

Why now: CDC board approved loan term extensions for both McKinney HUB 121 and the 380-unit Throckmorton Villas infrastructure project on 2026-06-25 rather than enforcing the original maturity dates.

What to do: The CDC extended loan terms for both the Throckmorton Villas 380-unit project and McKinney HUB 121 rather than calling the loans, signaling both are running behind their original infrastructure schedules — if you're planning development on land near either site, confirm the new completion dates before assuming lots will be permit-ready on the original timeline.

Act before: After CDC discloses revised project completion date

Source: Item #14 ↓
Journalist

Question McKinney CDC's uncontested $683K café grant

Why now: The CDC approved $882K across 17 items on 2026-06-25, with $683,467 (about 77%) going to a single recipient, Hugs Café, and every item passing without discussion or a divided vote.

What to do: One recipient took more than three-quarters of the CDC's entire $882K grant pool in a vote with zero debate or dissent — request the staff scoring memo or application file for the Hugs Café award to see how it stacked up against the other 16 items on the list.

Act before: After records request response (typically 10 business days)

Source: Item #14 ↓

Case File 26-0596

2 hearings since Jun 2026·Last: Jul 21, 2026

City Council final vote

Analysis

Financial Highlights

The CDC board approved $882K in grant funding across 17 items, dominated by a $683,467 project grant to Hugs Café, Inc. for greenhouse expansion in the McKinney ETJ.[#21][#41][#40][#39][#38][#37][#36][#35][#34][#33][#32][#31][#30][#29][#28][#26][#27]

Contracts & Procurement

The CDC approved four loan agreement extensions for previously awarded 4B economic development projects, pushing back completion or repayment deadlines without allocating additional funds.[#22][#23][#24][#25]

Development & Land Use

The CDC board approved a $683,467 grant to Hugs Café, Inc. for greenhouse expansion and site improvements in the McKinney ETJ, and approved loan term extensions for two other in-progress development projects, McKinney HUB 121, LLC and the 380-unit Throckmorton Villas infrastructure project.[#21][#24][#25]

Infrastructure & Facilities

The Corporation approved a second extension of the loan agreement term for Project 4B24-03, funding Chestnut Elevated Storage Tank Improvements for the City of McKinney Engineering Department, pushing the deadline to December 31, 2026.[#22]

Housing

The CDC board approved loan-term extensions for two housing developments: infrastructure and annexation deadlines were extended for The Farm, a planned transitional living community for young adults aging out of foster care, and the completion deadline was extended for infrastructure supporting a 380-villa development by Sphinx Development Corporation.[#23][#25]

Governance & Oversight

The CDC board conducted routine governance business, approving extensions to two additional 4B loan agreements funding a City of McKinney infrastructure project and a HUB 121 development obligation, along with minutes from three prior meetings and board/liaison reports covering partner organizations.[#13][#18][#19][#14][#22][#15][#24]

Community Impact

The CDC board considered a $14,712 promotional grant application from the Collin County Master Gardeners Association to fund advertising and marketing for five community events at Myers Park during the 2026-2027 season.[#40]

Insights by Role

Developer

HighHigh significance — major decision, large financial impact, or broad community effectThe $683,467 Hugs Café, Inc. grant (#21) now covers 58.6% of that greenhouse expansion project's total cost, clearing the largest funding gap for a McKinney ETJ site, while deadline extensions on #24 (McKinney HUB 121, LLC) and #25 (380-unit Throckmorton Villas) give both developers added runway to reach completion without triggering a loan default.

Journalist

HighHigh significance — major decision, large financial impact, or broad community effectAll 36 substantive items at this meeting — the $683K Hugs Café, Inc. grant, 16 smaller Promotional and Community Event Grants, and four 4B loan extensions — were approved with no denials, remands, or contested votes, a fully consent-style outcome even outside the formal consent agenda.

Contractor

MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingNo new contract or bid opportunities were issued at this meeting — all four contractor-relevant actions (#22-#25) were term extensions on existing 4B loan agreements for projects already under construction, giving contractors currently engaged on these sites additional runway rather than opening new prequalification windows.

Resident

MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingSphinx Development Corporation's 380-unit Throckmorton Villas development (#25) had its infrastructure completion deadline extended rather than met, meaning construction-related activity in that area will continue longer than originally scheduled; a separate $14,712 grant (#40) will fund marketing for five Collin County Master Gardeners Association events at Myers Park through the 2026-2027 season.

Charts & Data

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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 celebrating 30 years of the McKinney Community Development Corporation (MCDC), spotlighting community partner Habitat for Humanity of Collin County.

#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 May 28, 2026.

Approved and ReferredCase File 26-0596

#14Approval of minutes from the McKinney Community Development Corporation Potential Projects Subcommittee Meeting held on May 7, 2026.

Approved and ReferredCase File 26-0597

#15Approval of minutes from the joint meeting of the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Advisory Board and the McKinney Community Development Corporation held on May 14, 2026.

Approved and ReferredCase File 26-0536

#17Presentation of a financial report to the council.

#18Board and liaison reports covering updates from the City of McKinney, Visit McKinney, McKinney Economic Development Corporation, McKinney Main Street/MPAC, and McKinney Parks and Recreation.

#19A standing report from the President as part of the meeting agenda.

#21Consideration of a 4B project grant application from Hugs Café, Inc. for $683,467, representing 58.6% of total project cost, to fund expansion and site improvements at Hugs Greenhouse in the McKinney ETJ.

Pass$683K

#22The item considers a second extension to the term of the loan agreement for Project 4B24-03, awarded to the City of McKinney Engineering Department for improvements to the Chestnut Elevated Storage Tank, extending the term to December 31, 2026.

Pass

#23The item considers extensions to the loan agreement term for Project 4B25-10 (Direction 61:3), which funds infrastructure and public access areas for The Farm, a planned community of transitional living homes for young adults aging out of foster care at 3286 County Road 168, extending the loan term to July 30, 2028, and the annexation completion deadline to December 31, 2026.

Pass

#24The city is considering extending the term of the Third Amended and Restated Loan Agreement for a grant awarded to McKinney HUB 121, LLC (Project 4B18-05) from May 15, 2026 to September 30, 2026, to fulfill obligations under an agreement with the McKinney Community Development Corporation.

Pass

#25The city is considering a third extension to the term of a loan agreement for Project 4B24-08, awarded to SDC Throckmorton Villas (a development of Sphinx Development Corporation, a division of The Sphinx Group), for infrastructure improvements related to the construction of the 380 Villas development, extending the term from May 31, 2026 to December 31, 2026.

Pass

#26Consideration of a $15,000 Promotional and Community Event Grant application from The Heritage Guild of Collin County to fund advertising, marketing, and promotion of 2026 events at Chestnut Square.

$15K

#27Consideration of a $5,500 Promotional and Community Event Grant application from the McKinney Public Library Foundation to fund advertising, marketing, and promotion of the grand re-opening of the Roy and Helen Hall Library and Planetarium.

$6K

#28Consideration of a $15,000 Promotional and Community Event Grant application from Texas Women Society to fund advertising, marketing, and promotion of the 2026 McKinney Asian Festival.

$15K

#29Consideration of a $13,739 Promotional and Community Event Grant application from the Art Club of McKinney to fund production of a McKinney arts documentary film and marketing for the film and 2026-2027 events.

$14K

#30Consideration of a $12,000 Promotional and Community Event Grant application (PC 26-20) submitted by the Millhouse Foundation for advertising, marketing, and promotion of the 2026-2027 Atrium Gallery exhibits at The Cotton Mill.

$12K

#31Consideration of a $10,000 Promotional and Community Event Grant application (PC 26-21) submitted by the McKinney Community Concert Association for advertising, marketing, and promotion of its 2026-2027 season featuring six productions.

$10K

#32Consideration of a $15,000 Promotional and Community Event Grant application (PC 26-22) submitted by the McKinney Chamber of Commerce for advertising, marketing, and promotion of the 2026 Día de los Muertos Celebration.

$15K

#33Consideration of a $15,000 Promotional and Community Event Grant application from McKinney Rotary Foundation to fund advertising, marketing, and promotion of the 2026 Parade of Lights.

$15K

#34Sanchez Charities, LLC (dba Run for Hope) submitted a Promotional and Community Event Grant application (PC 26-24) requesting $10,500.00 for advertising, marketing, and promotion of the 2026 Run for Hope: Walk in Unity event at Towne Lake Park.

$11K

#35McKinney Repertory Theatre submitted a Promotional and Community Event Grant application (PC 26-25) requesting $13,190.00 to fund advertising, marketing, and promotion of its 2026-2027 performance season.

$13K

#36The city is considering a Promotional and Community Event Grant application submitted by McKinney Main Street for $15,000 to fund advertising, marketing, and promotion of the 2026 McKinney Oktoberfest.

$15K

#37The city will consider a $15,000 Promotional and Community Event Grant application from Millennial Maven Creative Foundation to fund advertising, marketing, and promotion for the 2026 Rooted in Rhythm event.

$15K

#38Consideration of a Promotional and Community Event Grant application from Sostenuto Choral Community of North Texas for $9,310.00 to fund advertising, marketing, and promotion of the 2026 Sostenuto Christmas Concert.

$9K

#39Consideration of a Promotional and Community Event Grant application from The Warrior's Keep for $10,000 to fund advertising, marketing, and promotion of the 2026 Veterans Day Celebration at TUPPS Brewery.

$10K

#40Consideration of a $14,712 Promotional and Community Event Grant application from the Collin County Master Gardeners Association to fund advertising, marketing, and promotion of five events at Myers Park during 2026-2027.

$15K

#41Consideration of a $10,000 Promotional and Community Event Grant application from Lone Star Winery to fund advertising, marketing, and promotion of the 2026 12 Wines of Christmas Event.

$10K

#44In 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

#47Posted 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 18th of June 2026, 5:00 p.m. ________________________

#48In 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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