For several years, the County has leased a portable trailer from the Olney Chamber of Commerce for the purpose of a substation. While the portable is owned by the Olney Chamber of Commerce, the site is owned by a private shopping center owner. The County recently established a ground lease agreement with the shopping center owner. The Olney Chamber of Commerce has been successful in obtaining $1,175,000 in FY 2021 and 2022 in State of Maryland Grant Funds to partially fund the design and construction of this Police Facility.

The County will begin development of a program of requirements in FY24. Design and construction will be contingent on additional State funding.

The County anticipates working closely with the State Delegation to pursue State funding opportunities.

A pedestrian impact analysis will be performed during design or is in progress. The County Executive asserts that this project conforms to the requirement of relevant local plans, as required by the Maryland Economic Growth, Resource Protection and Planning Act.