Economic development update: Amazon roadwork pledge and Memorial Hall funding status required by June 30
Summary
Allen Economic Development Group reported 27 active projects and that Amazon committed $2.6M for roadwork improvements; the group must provide a status report by June 30 on $10.1M in state funding for Memorial Hall improvements.
Cindy Leis and Kurt Alexander of the Allen Economic Development Group briefed commissioners on April 28 with a 2025 review and a Q1 report. They reported 27 active projects, 23 business retention and expansion visits so far (with a yearly goal of 100), and about 500 acres under option in Perry Township; the Port Authority maintains another 25 acres. Leis said Amazon has committed $2.6 million toward roadwork improvements and that the group will apply for matching funds from ODOT for Commerce Parkway/McClain Road.
Leis also reported the group has received $10.1 million from the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission and the Ohio Board of Machinery (OBM) for improvements at Memorial Hall and that the Allen Economic Development Group must submit a status report on use of those funds by June 30. The Board discussed maintenance of the Ada Road property and potential next steps for site planning; no formal action was taken during the session.
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