Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Economic Development topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Commissioners approve up to $45,551 in EDIF support for Kids Landing Play Care; funds contingent on agreement and job creation
Summary
The board approved up to $45,551 from the Economic Development Incentive Fund (EDIF) to help Kids Landing Play Care purchase accessible furniture and equipment; funds are contingent on a signed agreement and projected job creation.
Queen Anne's County Commissioners on Jan. 14 authorized up to $45,551 in Economic Development Incentive Fund (EDIF) support for Kids Landing Play Care, a sensory-focused indoor play and care center located in the Chesapeake Bay Business Park.
The grant is conditioned on a signed agreement with the EDIF Commission and the project's performance according to the submitted application. Staff said the project has an overall cost of approximately $100,000 and additional funding from local businesses and donations. The EDIF award is tied to a hiring commitment: creation of five full-time jobs and four part-time positions over the next three years.
A commissioner asked whether the facility was open and how many children it could serve; staff replied that Kids Landing is open and can "easily" accommodate about 25 children and can host private events. The motion to disburse up to $45,551 carried by voice vote.
Staff summarized EDIF fund origins and balance, saying the county refilled the fund and earmarked $250,000 for workforce training; the EDIF total is about $1.2 million with portions previously allocated and reallocated as described by staff.
