McKinney is located just 18 miles north of Dallas and 30 miles east of DFW Airport. With major highways north-south and east-west, the community is well positioned on the path of growth in the Dallas area and provides easy access to all its amenities.
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Incentives
The McKinney Economic Development Corporation will assist progressive, quality companies with its half cent sales tax funds. MEDC can use its funds typically to assist a firm's relocation or expansion with infrastructure and site development issues. However, MEDC has great flexibility with the use of its funds and can also provide relocation subsidies, job training assistance, loans, grants, etc. MEDC's incentive package is determined by four criteria:
(A) the number of jobs created (B) the average wage and the gross annual payroll generated (C) capital investment (D) the amount of new taxes generated by the project
Once these factors have been finalized, MEDC can then structure an incentive package accordingly. Other areas of assistance can be considered as deemed essential by the company and subject to approval by the Board of Directors of the McKinney Economic Development Corporation.
Tax Abatement The City of McKinney is committed to the promotion of high quality development in all parts of the City. On a case-by-case basis, the city will give consideration to providing tax abatement on the increment in value added to a particular property by a specific development proposal which meets the economic goals and objectives of the City. The tax abatement shall not apply to any portion of the inventory or land value of the project. Tax abatement may be offered on improvements to real property owned by the applicant and/or on new personal property brought to the site by the applicant. Tax abatement will not be ordinarily considered for projects which would be developed without such incentives unless it can be demonstrated that higher development standards or other development and community goals will be achieved through the use of the abatement. Projects which are developed involving leased real property shall be governed under special terms and conditions which may be set forth in the agreement governing each specific tax abatement.
Triple Freeport Tax Exemption The City of McKinney, McKinney School District and Collin County offer a freeport inventory tax exemption which exempts personal property consisting of goods, wares, merchandise or ores other than oil, natural gas and petroleum, from property taxes. To be eligible, property must be transported out of the state within 175 days of acquisition, but it may first be assembled, stored, manufactured, processed or fabricated locally.
McKinney is one of a very few Dallas Metroplex communities where all three property taxing jurisdictions offer this benefit.
Enterprise Zone McKinney has a designated Enterprise Zone which includes five business parks and the Municipal Airport. Qualified companies located within the Zone may make application for local and state incentives.
Business Parks
University Business Park
University Business Park is a planned development in north McKinney. Owned and developed by the McKinney Economic Development Corporation, this site provides the ideal location for offices, light manufacturing, distribution centers and data center operations. University is located within an established business center near the northeast corner of US 75 Central Expressway and US 380 University Boulevard. Companies located within the park include Orthofix, Camozzi, Tenant Tracker and the Blockbuster Video Distribution Center. The park is also conveniently located near several restaurants and retail outlets.
In addition, new streets and utilities are available within the park. The area is zoned for office and light manufacturing uses. TXU electric and gas are available as well as fiber optic capacity provided by Southwestern Bell. Individual tracts within the park are competitively priced. Currently, there are a 10 acre and a 12 acre site still available. Subdividing is possible.
Near the NEC of US 75 & US 380
Oncor Energy Delivery
Zoned Office/Light Manufacturing
Southwestern Bell Fiber Optic Line
30 Minutes to DFW International Airport
Competitively Priced 2-10 Acre Sites
Collin County Regional Airport
Collin County Regional Airport (TKI) is located in the rapidly growing North Dallas region at the confluence of Routes 121, 75 and 380. It is minutes from downtown Dallas, the Telecom Corridor, Millennium and Legacy Business Parks. The Airport is a General Aviation Reliever to DFW International Airport. It has a 7,000-foot runway, which makes it the only airport in Collin County capable of handling many of the largest general aviation aircraft. The Airport is home to a growing number of corporate flight departments including Texas Instruments and EDS. It is also home to 150 based aircraft. Owned by the City of McKinney, TKI prides itself on the a broad range of services designed to enhance safety of flight. The Airport has a 16/7 Federal Aviation Administration Contract Air Traffic Control Tower with radar monitoring capability, an Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting unit as part of a structural fire station on the airport, Automated Surface Observation System (ASOS), Remote Communications Outlet (RCO), and U.S. Customs Service, which is onsite during business hours and on call 24/7. A friendly and professional Fixed Base Operator (FBO) offers an array of support services including the essentials of maintenance and fuel, tiedowns, clear span and T-hangars, Hertz rental cars and on-site conference facilities. A flight school and pilot shop are located adjacent to a comfortable lobby and reception area. TKI is unique in its location, amenities, and services, but it is most unique in terms of its room to grow.
A committed public-private partnership works under a management agreement to market and develop both on and off airport properties for the right businesses. For companies needing to expand or looking to relocate, CCRA provides the ideal North Texas aviation facility.
Stonebridge Corporate Center
Upscale campus development offering privacy within the Stonebridge Ranch master-planned community. Currently the home of Experian, United American Insurance and Torchmark.
Adriatica
Adriatica at Stonebridge Ranch not only will take you back in time architecturally, but also to a setting where people will be able to get together in a neighborly way – walking short distances to convenient amenities, rather than needing to drive across town… seeing people beyond the time it takes most urban dwellers to drive past and enter a garage.
While the village is conveniently located near many popular Metroplex employment centers, some residents may find it alluring to set up shop within a few minutes stroll of home. That’s part of the attraction of Adriatica.
While the architectural nature of Supetar serves as the visible model for Adriatica, the social and economical mechanisms of the Croatian village which led to the development of the old city plays a role in the creation of Adriatica at Stonebridge Ranch. The harbor was the anchor of the village, providing livelihood, a place to congregate and a focal point for enjoyment. The coming together of its people in community gave them strength. Such will be the cornerstone of the new village.
Replication of buildings and features of design could be the ending point for some communities. For Adriatica, it is just the beginning. Master designer Jeffory Blackard sums it up nicely. “I want the village to be full of life.”
The Blackard Group CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 401 Adriatic Parkway McKinney, Texas 75070 Tel 972 540-0304 Fax 972 540-0309 www.blackard.net
Transportation
Highways
SH 121 provides a direct link to DFW Intel Airport
US 380 goes through McKinney and connects to I-35 (the NAFTA superhighway) in Denton
The Dallas North Tollway, George Bush Turnpike (SH 190) and US 75 Central Expressway are all easily accessible
Motor Freight Carriers
All major freight carriers are available
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Rail Service
DGNO operates rail in McKinney
Air Transportation
Nearest Airport
Miles from Airport
Collin County Regional Airport is located in McKinney
Location From Major Cities
McKinney is located 18 miles from the Dallas City limits and 36 miles north of Downtown Dallas
Highways Serving Community
Interstate/Distance: I-635.....18 miles I-35......30 miles
Federal/Distance: US 75.....0 miles US 380...0 miles
State/Distance: SH 121....0 miles SH 5......0 miles
Commercial Zone: McKinney is located in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Commercial Zone which includes the following counties: Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Grayson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall and Tarrant.
Railroad: DGNO Lines -- Piggy-back: YES
Workforce
Employment Statistics (January 2008 Data)
McKinney
Collin County
Dallas- Ft Worth
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
4.3
4.6%
Number Unemployed
2,452
16,812
142,369
Labor Force
54,816
392,371
3,113,204
Total Employment
52,364
375,559
2,970,835
Radius of Labor Drawing Area: 30 miles NOTE: Texas is a Right-to-Work State
CoServ (formerly Denton County Electric) is a member-owned, full service, electric distribution utility providing reliable residential, commercial and industrial service throughout the area. CoServ purchases its power from Brazos Electric Power Cooperative.
Distribution Voltage (KV Rating): 25KV
Transmission Voltage (KV Rating): 138 KV
Service Voltage: 120/208 120/240 277/480
Total Capacity: 2,078,000 KW
Reserve at System Peak: 15.2%
Dual Feed Available: YES
Reliability: .99997
Natural Gas
Transmission
Line Size
Pressure
Line D17-9
20 inches
800 psig
Line D9-2-1
12 inches
500 psig
Line D9-291-2
6 inches
500 psig
BTU Content per Cubic Foot: 1020 Cost per Cubic Foot: .55 Number of Service Interruptions: Last interruption was in 1989
Switching Equipment: Central Office 5ESS (manufactured by AT&T)
Interexchange Carriers & Resellers: 197 Serving McKinney (99 offer Feature Group D) (98 offer Feature Group B)
Fiber Optics: YES (trunking used between McKinney & Dallas)
Other Services: *A number of SLC-96 and SLC Series 5 are utilized in the local network, some officio are served by fiber optic cable *T-1 circuits capable of interactive video service are available. *ISDN available. *Central Office is digital.
Providing quality education to students is a top priority in McKinney. Local industries take an active part supporting programs such as the McKinney Education Foundation, Academic Letter Sweaters, Partners in Progress, and Global Edge that promote education advancement and quality. The school district provides a diversified curriculum to meet the needs of every student.
Collin County Community College District is a student and community centered institution committed to developing skills, strengthening character, and challenging the intellect.
Higher Education Center at Rockwall 1050 Williams Street Rockwall, TX 75087 972.881.5790
Spring Creek Campus 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway Plano, TX 75074 972.881.5790
Government
City of McKinney:
Type of Municipal Government:
Council/Manager
Number of Council Members (including Mayor):
7
City Bonded Indebtedness:
General Obligations: $69,559,610 Revenue Obligations: $38,846,583
City Zoning Board:
YES
Master Plan:
YES
City Bond Rating:
Moody...Aa3 - Standard & Poors... AA-
City Limits:
59 square miles
Taxing Unit
Name
October 2007 Tax Rate per $100.00 Assessed Value
County
Collin
$0.245000
City
McKinney
$0.585500
School
McKinney ISD
$1.517000
Special District
Collin Co. College
$0.086984
Total Tax Rate $ 2.434484
Police Department:
Total State Certified Police Officers - 125 Non-Certified/Reserve Officers - 33 Officer Ratio Per 1,000 Population - 1.3 Police Vehicles - 49
Fire Department:
Full-Time Employees: 91 Service Radius: 150 sq. miles (105 sq. miles of rural area) Fire Ins. Rating: ISO Class 4 EMS/Ambulance Service: Through Fire Department Fire Station Locations (5) (1 under construction)
Residential
Housing construction is a common site in many of McKinney's neighborhoods. Residents are able to find housing from $70,000 to $1,000,000+ with neighborhoods offering a variety of services. Multi-family housing is also available with new apartments and town homes in the construction and planning process. Careful consideration has been given to provide green belts and walkways in most neighborhoods. In addition, new residents are welcomed and invited to participate in their own neighborhood council.
Major Housing Developments:
Eldorado of McKinney
Home Prices:
$100,000 to $500,000+
Ammenities:
870 Acre Master Planned Community
Eldorado Country Club & 18 Hole Golf Course
Adjacent to Wilson Creek Park Complex & Towne Lake
Hike & Bike Trail System with Pocket Parks
Tot-lots and basketball
Stonebridge Ranch (Master Planned Community)
Information Center 6201 W. Virginia Parkway McKinney, TX 75070 Metro: 972-529-5997 Fax: 972-529-2518
Lakes/Wooded Green belt Areas with Hike & Bike Trails
Night Lighted Tennis Court/All Purpose Court
Pool with Cabana House
Walk-out Basements Available
Craig Ranch
101 East Davis St. McKinney, TX 75069 Metro: 972-529-1371 Fax: 972-529-1375
Home Prices:
Please call for information
Ammenities:
Please call for information
Healthcare Services
Medical Center of McKinney Main campus – 4500 Medical Center Drive Westpark Campus - 130 S. Central Expressway - McKinney ConvenientCare Clinic Total #Beds: 270 #Physicians: 250
Golf
Private Golf Courses:
Private Golf Courses Eldorado Country Club - 972-548-8777 McKinney Country Club - 972-562-7731 Ranch Country Club (Arthur Hills Golf Course) - 972-529-5990 Stonebridge Country Club (Pete Dye Golf Course) - 972-529-5992 TPC at Craig Ranch - 972-747-9005
Public Golf Courses:
Public Golf Courses Golf Course of McKinney - 972-540-6880 Hank Haney Golf Ranch - 972-529-2221 Oak Hollow City Golf Course - 972-542-4523 The Greens at McKinney - 972-540-6880 Westridge Golf Course - 972-346-2212
Quality of Life
Public Parks
Available
Public Swimming Pools
Available
Public Tennis Courts
Available
Football / Soccer / Baseball Fields
Available
Golf Courses
Numerous
Cinemas
1
Public Libraries
1
Theatres
1
Symphonies
1
Orchestras
Nearby
Ballet
Nearby
Museums / Galleries
Nearby
Churches
All Major Christian Faith
Taxes & Incentives
Property Tax
Taxing Entity*
Tax Rate / Per $100**
City of McKinney
$0.585500
Collin County
$0.245000
McKinney ISD
$1.517000
Collin County Community College
$0.086984
Total Property Tax Rate
$2.434484
*Not all taxes would apply. Depends on location of business or home **All Property is Assessed @ 100% Valuation
