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Housing Opportunities Commission seeks county support for Elizabeth House demolition, Cider Mill repairs
Summary
Housing Opportunities Commission officials briefed a Montgomery County Council committee on two capital requests tied to current‑revenue funding: $1.5 million for additional demolition and environmental remediation work at the former Elizabeth House site, and $2.3 million in FY25 for capital improvements and safety upgrades at the Cider Mill property.
Housing Opportunities Commission officials briefed a Montgomery County Council committee on two capital requests tied to current‑revenue funding: $1.5 million for additional demolition and environmental remediation work at the former Elizabeth House site, and $2.3 million in FY25 for capital improvements and security at the Cider Mill property.
Chelsea Andrews, president of the Housing Opportunities Commission, said the Elizabeth House demolition encountered "unexpected additional expenses related to environmental repairs or remediation" and that HOC has advanced the funds while discussions continue with the Department of General Services (DGS) on interim beautification and ADA improvements. "This is a hallmark site for the county and ensuring that we take care of it in an appropriate way is what we're seeking support on," Andrews said.
Why it matters: Committee staff told members the county…
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