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Downtown projects win funding approvals

McKinneyOct 21, 20252 min read

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The board approved several Chapter 380 agreements tied to downtown fire suppression, façade restoration, and critical maintenance projects, including funding for The Parks Church, Hugs Café Inc., the Sunset Amphitheatre catalyst project, and UB33 McKinney LLC.

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Reinvestment Zone Number One

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The board approved funding agreements for multiple projects in the zone. Those approvals support fire suppression work, building repairs, façade restoration, and one catalyst project at 2000 Gateway Boulevard. For residents, the decisions could help protect historic downtown buildings, improve fire safety, and move selected redevelopment projects forward. One request for Hugs Café Inc. failed at first on a higher funding amount, but the board later approved the item with staff-recommended funding.

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Approved the September 2, 2025 minutes.
Received an update on downtown fire suppression projects; no action was taken.
Approved a Chapter 380 agreement with The Parks Church for critical maintenance and historic façade restoration improvements at 110 E. Davis Street.
Approved a Chapter 380 agreement with Hugs Café Inc. for fire suppression improvements at 221 Andrews Street, with one board member recused and a separate higher-funding motion failing.
Approved a Chapter 380 agreement with the City of McKinney for the Sunset Amphitheatre catalyst project at 2000 Gateway Boulevard.
Approved a Chapter 380 agreement with UB33 McKinney LLC for fire suppression, environmental remediation, and critical maintenance at 308 W. Virginia Street, including an additional $500,000.

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Reinvestment Zone Number One

Oct 21, 2025, 4:30 PMMcKinney City Hall Council Chambers 401 E. Virginia Street McKinney, Texas 75069scheduled

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CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS (for Non-Public Hearing Items)
AGENDA ITEMS
Minutes of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Board Meeting of September 2, 2025
Update on Downtown McKinney Fire Suppression Projects
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Approving a Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement and Project Plan Implementation Agreement with The Parks Church for the Critical Maintenance and Historic Façade Restoration Improvements Project Located at 110 E Davis Street
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Approving a Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement and Project Plan Implementation Agreement with Hugs Café Inc. for the Fire Suppression Project at 221 Andrews Street
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Approving a Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement and Project Implementation Agreement with the City of McKinney for a Catalyst Project (Sunset Amphitheatre) Located at 2000 Gateway Boulevard
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Approving a Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement and Project Plan Implementation Agreement with UB33 McKinney LLC for a Fire Suppression, Environmental Remediation, and Critical Maintenance Project Located at 308 W Virginia Street
EXECUTIVE SESSION
In accordance with the Texas Government Code: A. Section 551.071(2) Consultations with Attorney on any agenda item requiring confidential, attorney/client advice necessitated by the deliberation or discussion of said items (as needed)
ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURN
PURSUANT TO TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.002, A QUORUM OF VARIOUS CITY BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS MAY BE PRESENT. NO BOARD OR COMMISSION ACTION WILL BE TAKEN.
Posted in accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, on October 14, 2025. ___________________________ Empress Drane, City Secretary Tenitrus Parchman, Deputy City Secretary In 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, including individuals with disabilities. If you are a person with a disability and require information or materials in an appropriate alternative format; or if you require any other accommodation, please contact the ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours in advance of the event. Email contact-adacompliance@mckinneytexas.org. Advance notification within this guideline will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. ADA grievances may also be directed to the ADA Coordinator or filed online at http://www.mckinneytexas.org/ada.
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Approving a Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement and Project Plan Implementation Agreement with Hugs Café Inc. for the Fire Suppression Project at 221 Andrews Street
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Approving a Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement and Project Plan Implementation Agreement with Hugs Café Inc. for the Fire Suppression Project at 221 Andrews Street

Downtown projects win funding approvals

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