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The item — an amendment to project 4B-24-15 originally awarded to Sanchez Charities LLC — was the subject of a public hearing that the board left open at the prior meeting and reopened for comment. Two speakers during public comment voiced support for the project. Brent Driggs, communications director for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, said the hub “is a perfect project to accentuate and continue to build on the culture and the heart and soul of McKinney.” Resident Leslie Vestal urged the board to approve the request and called the hub “a coordinated care with dignity, critical services under one roof.”

Board members and staff spent more than an hour discussing program scope, property use and legal transfers. Multiple board members said they support the hub but requested firm contractual steps before funds are drawn. The applicants and partner organizations told the board they have an executed memorandum of understanding and are negotiating formal legal transfer documents. A representative of Sanchez Charities said the MOU is in place and that final legal documents are being prepared to address concerns about long-term stewardship and protection of financial investments by partner agencies.

Catholic Charities of Dallas, proposed as an additional eligible grant recipient and primary operator, confirmed its intention to make the hub a community resource rather than a sole office. A Catholic Charities representative said the project’s second-floor space is intended to be used by rotating nonprofit partners and “is really for the whole community. We would not build the Second Floor but for the others.”

Board members raised three principal concerns before approving the supplemental funding: (1) a formalized transfer of the grant/land expectation from Sanchez Charities to Catholic Charities, (2) clarity on the half-acre site initially included for parking and whether MCDC funds should be used to pay for parking-area infrastructure rather than future expansion, and (3) follow-up on competitive construction bidding (multiple bids) once construction documents are complete. Several members said they were comfortable approving the amended award now as long as the board’s conditions are explicit and made part of the funding agreement.

The board’s motion approved the $1,717,192 award “contingent on the transfer to Catholic Charities” and related documentation. The motion was seconded and passed; the transcript does not record a roll-call tally. Board members and applicants agreed to return the finalized legal documents and bid documentation to MCDC staff for inclusion in the grant agreement before any drawdowns.

MCDC staff noted the requested amount represents about 14.55% of the applicants’ stated total project cost in their materials; applicants said the effective project cost is lower than a typical development because Grace Presbytery provided discounted land and shared parking arrangements. Applicants also reported they had invested in site planning, early engineering and an opinion of probable cost; they said that work was provided at low or no cost by partners and that those documents form the basis of the $1,717,192 estimate.

The board discussed timing and potential effects on fundraising. Applicants said a firm MCDC commitment is helpful to leverage other foundation and local matching funds, and one applicant reported a recent conditional award from the Lyda Hill Foundation that depends in part on matching funds and momentum. Several board members said a 30- to 45-day delay would be acceptable if the board needed a short window to produce a written list of required conditions, but the final motion approved the amendment that includes the transfer contingency. The board also confirmed the previously approved $517,192 remains in force and that the additional funding would be administered under standard MCDC reimbursement and performance terms.

The project will proceed to final legal documentation and, as required by the motion, the transfer of title/grant-applicant status must be evidenced before drawdown. The board and applicants identified the following next steps: finalize the transfer documentation among Grace Presbytery, Sanchez Charities and Catholic Charities of Dallas; obtain competitive construction bids once CDs are complete; and incorporate specified contingencies into the MCDC funding agreement.

The board’s action followed a public hearing that included supportive statements from faith and resident groups and an extended internal review of project scope, funding leverage and legal protections. The full project description in the agenda calls for a 35,000–45,000-square-foot facility on a three-acre site at 2000 West White Avenue to provide coordinated nonprofit services; the MCDC award is intended to pay for horizontal infrastructure to support the site.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","McKinney - McKinney Community Development Corporation","oneSentenceSummary","After public comment and extended discussion, the McKinney Community Development Corporation approved increasing a previously awarded infrastructure grant for the Neighborhood Hub from $517,192 to $1,717,192, contingent on a transfer of the project and land to Catholic Charities of Dallas and completion of related documentation and conditions.","taxTitle","McKinney, Collin County, Texas","taxId",2778,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6460811,"MCDC snapshot: minutes approved, two retail grants funded, venue parking reduction authorized",6379,131000,6510000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5827539-38c9c66a7f6709bd2c64e4c5808113bc&start=131&end=6510","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5827539-38c9c66a7f6709bd2c64e4c5808113bc/thumbnail_131000.jpg","/articles/6460811/McKinney/Collin-County/Texas/MCDC-snapshot-minutes-approved-two-retail-grants-funded-venue-parking-reduction-authorized","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6460811-c2b7ea096f38f1624665344a8ab17e24/orig.mp4?Expires=1770429002&Signature=M7CacmlcueSe6rbJwGQBRSSUQzs0UI96PwAQCodW8mI6X~~mpBUwkYGdZP0JX8XaWUSZ9T~gL1aqPKVHMP6oUSq9YlnbXhqgJUt2ICSZRyYYMqJ4sJnk~XJXA-l7qpo1ZgH6OlNGoEDWSrNBNNOKhULN7d0opAFUylQliZ7qklOYGtxSiAwLEdO73Zzw9aG-oLTnvu~05OO3f~M2eYyOzCd7JQZGVsQY29Ecoe3jh6R6grDJ92D50R1dIk-STIjNXGpdky6Y9VqKQMNQkC1jscHNtn3o7q~FOpeVpEExdtyTEwugSJTFUlWQIzCiOhVKACK1R5cRH2T2UkyFXZkzDg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The McKinney Community Development Corporation took several formal actions during its meeting: it approved minutes from the Aug. 28 MCDC meeting; authorized two retail infrastructure grant reimbursements; and approved an executive-session item amending a venue development agreement to lower required parking spaces.

Minutes: The board approved the minutes of the MCDC meeting on Aug. 28. A motion to approve the minutes was moved and seconded and the chair announced, “Motion passed.” (Mover and second recorded in the public record as Joy and AJ.)

Retail infrastructure grants: The board approved two retail infrastructure grant reimbursements following subcommittee recommendations:
- 380 Marketplace LLC (RI-25-04): The subcommittee recommended funding up to $40,000 in eligible reimbursements (the applicant requested a larger amount but removed landscaping costs from the eligible scope); the motion to approve up to $40,000 passed.
- The Cotton Mill, Elm Street (RI-25-05): The subcommittee recommended funding the full requested eligible reimbursement of $27,458.92 for drainage and replacement of concrete with turf at the outdoor wedding venue; the board approved the requested amount.

Public records show motions made and seconded; the transcript does not include a roll-call vote tally for these approvals.

Venue parking reduction (executive session): After an executive session, the board authorized the chair and president to execute an amendment to the venue holding corporation development agreement to reduce the parking-space requirement from 5,100 to 5,000 spaces, subject to city council approval on Oct. 6, 2025. A board member noted the reduced parking level “complies with the parking requirements of the city code,” and the board passed the motion. The transcript records the motion, a second and a passing vote, but no roll-call tally was read into the public record.

Other procedural actions: The board closed a public hearing on the Neighborhood Hub item by motion (moved by the president and seconded by AJ). Several other items, including subcommittee reports and board member recognitions, were heard but did not require formal votes beyond those summarized above.

The board’s recorded motions and staff summaries will be included in the minutes; staff noted that some of the grant approvals include standard reimbursement deliverables and that the venue amendment still requires city council approval before taking effect.","The McKinney Community Development Corporation approved minutes, awarded two retail infrastructure grants (partially funding 380 Marketplace and the Cotton Mill event venue), and authorized a reduction in a venue parking-space requirement; actions were unanimous or passed without recorded roll-call tallies in the public transcript.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6460816,"MCDC finance report: August sales tax $2.2M; debt service drives month’s major expenditures",240,165000,405000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5827539-38c9c66a7f6709bd2c64e4c5808113bc&start=165&end=405","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5827539-38c9c66a7f6709bd2c64e4c5808113bc/thumbnail_165000.jpg","/articles/6460816/McKinney/Collin-County/Texas/MCDC-finance-report-August-sales-tax-22M-debt-service-drives-months-major-expenditures","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6460816-0d6c4437637b6332327aa3a8f3bf699c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770429002&Signature=c5NjuN7T0fcdlDsW~aLlzpXoe7878DYSoc0pzy7iV2ZWteCdEI8zbqj3r0RzICG~B5OSxZZnwvjd2suUz-SHGePanNyz8-eBqRDKuqg1Dcaf0F9trE0kjP17GVRb9zGvNN~h64SF0PwZ28iovCMHZdUMMmd9OzhRzwrypbBcGmhXW3aeZTVHxnE4gM2bUVucBujIhiitRaV2-FkZjrI3a4Zg~STjw9~wXSb0YQ0XeZP7CweuM2KXvbcj9pzn0pNEAYenHSCdcuUG6S7i2gSgVqaDoZ-JQP7u0EQl1Etdrcsj1ybvm69EvuntE8OOal3500QyMzsrgmnz5m19usom0g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Assistant Finance Director Chance Miller presented the MCDC financial report for August, the 11th month of the fiscal year, reporting approximately $2.2 million in sales tax receipts for the month, interest income near $260,000 and roughly $30,000 in miscellaneous revenues. He summarized total revenues for August as about $2.5 million.

Miller told the board major August expenditures included approximately $65,000 in operational expenses, $260,000 in project expenses and about $1.9 million classified as non-departmental — primarily debt-service payments made in August. Miller said the sales tax receipts reported in August reflect activity for the month of June.

On year-to-date comparisons, Miller said the jurisdiction’s sales tax growth is about 2.7%. He noted Plano’s year-to-date increase of about 9.2% and said Plano’s gain likely reflects a new business coming online; other nearby cities reported smaller increases. By industry, retail trade accounted for roughly 4% (steady), accommodation and food services about 8%, and construction had weakened for several months.

“Total revenues for the month of August is 2,500,000,” Miller said in his presentation, and he answered board questions about timing and accounting conventions used in the monthly report.

Board members recommended clearer month-by-month presentation formats for the coming fiscal year. One board member observed that budgeting for a major bond issuance earlier in the year is currently spread across months and can give a misleading monthly variance; the committee discussed options for showing budgeted bond proceeds and the timing of related expenditures more transparently so monthly variance is easier to interpret.

Miller said staff and the board have “about six days until we start the new fiscal year,” and he encouraged staff to prepare purchase orders and other fiscal-year transition items. The board had no substantive objections to the underlying numbers presented and thanked Miller for the report.","Assistant Finance Director Chance Miller reported August revenues of about $2.5 million for the McKinney Community Development Corporation, driven by roughly $2.2 million in sales tax receipts; the board discussed presentation clarity and budget timing as the fiscal year closed.","actionData","errors"]

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McKinney CDC conditionally approves $1.72 million grant increase for neighborhood services hub

MCDC snapshot: minutes approved, two retail grants funded, venue parking reduction authorized

MCDC finance report: August sales tax $2.2M; debt service drives month’s major expenditures