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TIRZ board approves staff‑recommended $73,891 for HUGS Café headquarters fire suppression

5969152 · October 21, 2025
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Summary

HUGS Café asked the board for $147,781.85 to cover fire suppression and site utilities for a new headquarters. After debate about policy and precedent, the board approved the staff recommendation of a 50/50 match ($73,890.93) by a 5‑3‑1 vote.

The City of McKinney Reinvestment Zone Number 1 board on Tuesday approved a partial award to HUGS Café Inc. to help fund fire suppression and related systems at the nonprofit’s proposed headquarters at 221 Andrew Street.

Staff recommended denying the applicant’s full request of $147,781.85 because the application did not meet the board’s funding policy without a match. Instead staff recommended a 50/50 match, which…

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