McKinney Community Development Corporation · 8:00 AM · City Hall Council Chambers
Matters
Site-specific scope
McKinney Parks Master Plan, ADA Upgrades and Equipment Grant (26-0722)
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Review McKinney nonprofit relocation grants for constitutional risk
Context: Both project grants passed by the same motion pattern (Riche/Micheletto) on 2026-07-23 with no conditions noted in the record.
Recommended: MCDC approved over $1M in infrastructure grants to two private nonprofits, McKinney Roots Farm and CommonGood Medical Clinic, via single-motion consent votes with no performance agreement or clawback terms visible in the public record — pull the underlying grant agreements to confirm they satisfy the public-purpose requirements for 4B spending before funds are disbursed.
Verify medical clinic grant scope at 2750 Virginia Parkway
Context: MCDC approved the clinic infrastructure grant as part of a combined $1M+, two-project package by consent motion on 2026-07-23.
Recommended: MCDC's grant for CommonGood Medical Clinic's move to 2750 Virginia Parkway funds renovation infrastructure only, not clinical equipment or buildout — confirm the exact line items with MCDC staff before finalizing your site budget so those costs don't show up as change orders later.
Request McKinney's itemized $1M nonprofit grant breakdown
Context: The public record only states 'over $1M' combined across the two project grants, with individual votes drawing no debate on a 37-item agenda.
Recommended: MCDC closed the public hearing and approved this item back-to-back on 2026-07-23, both by consent motion with no recorded discussion, inside a 37-item agenda dominated by 4B grants — file a records request for the itemized grant agreements to get the exact dollar split between the farm and clinic projects and any performance conditions attached.
Prepare for construction near Gray Branch Park
Context: MCDC approved the Gray Branch Park farm relocation infrastructure grant, part of the $1M+ package, by consent vote on 2026-07-23.
Recommended: McKinney Roots Farm is relocating to Gray Branch Park with MCDC-funded underground utilities, grading, irrigation, and a new driveway/parking lot — if you live nearby, expect construction traffic and a shift in how the park is used once work begins.
McKinney Community Development Corporation June Meeting Minutes (26-0699)
City Council final vote
McKinney Community Development Corporation Finance Subcommittee Minutes (26-0700)
City Council final vote
Analysis
Financial Highlights
Development & Land Use
Historic Preservation
Community Impact
Governance & Oversight
Insights by Role
Journalist
HighHigh significance — major decision, large financial impact, or broad community effectThe result data are inconsistent across the largest grants. The $1.2M item (#40, File 26-0722) is labeled both as Approved Closing Public Hearing and as Pass, and the $576K Roots Farm item (#38) has no recorded result.
Developer
MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingMCDC is funding site-specific infrastructure and renovation projects: the $576K Roots Farm move to Gray Branch Park (#38) and the $448K CommonGood Medical renovation at 2750 Virginia Parkway (#41). These show the kinds of projects that can win MCDC project grants.
Lobbyist
MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingThe governance items (#13, #14, #42) show a process that runs through the MCDC board and then City Council. Applicants should target both bodies and MCDC staff.
Resident
MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingFour project grant public hearings were held, including the Gray Branch Park move of McKinney Roots Farm (#38) and the $72K item (#39). Residents near these sites should review the applications and follow the next steps.
Charts & Data
37 items(13 procedural hidden)
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AI-generated summaries. Click to expand for original text.
#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 TUPPS Brewery.
#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 June 25, 2026.
#14Approval of the minutes from the McKinney Community Development Corporation Finance Subcommittee meeting held July 1, 2026.
#16Presentation and discussion of a routine financial report.
#17Routine board and liaison reports covering updates from 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 to the board, with no substantive content specified.
#20Consideration of a Promotional and Community Event Grant application from The Heritage Guild of Collin County for $15,000 to fund advertising, marketing, and promotion of 2026 events at Chestnut Square.
#21Consideration 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.
#22The city will consider 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.
#23The city will consider a $13,739 Promotional and Community Event Grant application from Art Club of McKinney to fund production of a McKinney Arts Documentary Film and related advertising, marketing, and promotion of the film and 2026-2027 events.
#24The city is considering a $12,000 Promotional and Community Event Grant application from the Millhouse Foundation to fund advertising and marketing for the 2026-2027 Atrium Gallery Exhibits at The Cotton Mill.
#25The city is considering a $10,000 Promotional and Community Event Grant application from McKinney Community Concert Association to fund advertising, marketing, and promotion of its 2026-2027 season featuring six productions.
#26The McKinney Chamber of Commerce submitted a Promotional and Community Event Grant application (PC 26-22) requesting $15,000 to advertise, market, and promote the 2026 Día de los Muertos Celebration.
#27The McKinney Rotary Foundation submitted a Promotional and Community Event Grant application (PC 26-23) requesting $15,000 to advertise, market, and promote the 2026 Parade of Lights.
#28The city is considering a Promotional and Community Event Grant of $10,500 for Sanchez Charities, LLC (dba Run for Hope) to fund advertising, marketing, and promotion of the 2026 Run for Hope: Walk in Unity event at Towne Lake Park.
#29The city is considering a Promotional and Community Event Grant of $13,190 for McKinney Repertory Theatre to fund advertising, marketing, and promotion of its 2026-2027 performance season.
#30Consideration of a $15,000 Promotional and Community Event Grant application from McKinney Main Street to fund advertising, marketing, and promotion of the 2026 McKinney Oktoberfest.
#31The city will consider a Promotional and Community Event Grant application from Millennial Maven Creative Foundation requesting $15,000.00 to fund advertising, marketing, and promotion of the 2026 Rooted in Rhythm event.
#32Consideration 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.
#33Consideration 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.
#34Consideration of a Promotional and Community Event Grant application from the Collin County Master Gardeners Association for $14,712 to fund advertising, marketing, and promotion of five events at Myers Park during 2026-2027.
#35Consideration of a Promotional and Community Event Grant application from Lone Star Winery for $10,000 to fund advertising, marketing, and promotion of the 2026 12 Wines of Christmas Event.
#37Speakers wishing to address the Board regarding any non-public hearing item on this agenda shall have a time limit of three (3) minutes per speaker, per agenda item. The Board Chair may reduce the spe
#38A public hearing will be held on a 4B grant application from Harvest Seed Project Foundation requesting $575,595 for infrastructure work supporting the expansion and relocation of McKinney Roots Farm to Gray Branch Park, representing 26% of the total project cost.
#39Public hearing on a $72,102.16 project grant application from Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary to install an indoor bug adobe exhibit and restore floor murals at One Nature Place.
#40Public hearing on a $1,177,920.00 project grant application from the City of McKinney Parks and Recreation Department to fund the Parks Master Plan, Parks ADA remediations, and equipment and vehicles.
#41Public hearing on a $447,677.25 project grant application (4B26-09) from CommonGood Medical to fund infrastructure, parking, ADA, MEP, and design/engineering work for renovating a property at 2750 Virginia Parkway to expand and relocate its medical clinic, representing 11% of total project cost.
#42The McKinney Community Development Corporation (MCDC) board will consider, discuss, and act on its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027.
#45In 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
#48Posted 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 17th of July 2026, 5:00 p.m. ________________________
#49In 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
A public hearing and vote on a $1,177,920.00 project grant application (4B26-12) from the McKinney Parks and Recreation Department to fund the Parks Master Plan, park ADA remediations, and equipment/vehicles.
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