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Evansville board approves $25,000 planning grant to help Memorial Community Development Corporation expand childcare
Summary
The Board approved a $25,000 contract with Memorial Community Development Corporation to cover predevelopment planning costs for a proposed expansion of the organization's childcare facilities; applicant said exact added capacity is not yet determined.
The City of Evansville Department of Metropolitan Development requested and the Board of Public Works and Safety approved a $25,000 contract and agreement with Memorial Community Development Corporation to cover predevelopment costs for an expansion of the organization's childcare facilities.
A representative identified as Hailey (Memorial Community Development Corporation representative) described the effort as part of the organization's relicensing and expansion plans, saying the grant will fund predevelopment tasks such as preconstruction planning. "Memorial CDC is hoping to be able to serve a greater number of children annually," she said.
When a board member asked how many more children the expansion would accommodate, Hailey replied, "Oh, I actually I do not know. I'm sorry." Another board member added, "That's what the planning grant is for."
The president called for a motion; it was moved and seconded and approved with the recorded verbal "Aye." No further details on capacity or a construction timeline were provided at the meeting.
Ending: The Board approved the $25,000 predevelopment contract; staff and the applicant will continue planning work and report back when more details are known.
