anchor Description
This project provides for the planning, design, and construction of a replacement facility for the existing Avery Road Treatment Center (ARTC). The existing facility provides residential substance abuse treatment for low-income County residents through medical detox and Intermediate Care Facility beds. In conjunction with a public-private partnership and with assistance from the State, a private partner will construct and operate a new ARTC facility over a term through a long-term land lease and program operation service delivery agreements.
anchorCapacity
The new ARTC will be a bed, gross square foot residential treatment facility providing medical detox and Intermediate Care Facility levels of care. The facility will also house an outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment program supported by Medicaid reimbursements. The site will be master planned for future potential development of a step-down program for transitional age youth.
anchorEstimated Schedule
Design was completed in Construction began in with completion in Forest easement cleanup is expected to conclude in Project closeout anticipated for
anchor Justification
The existing ARTC facility was constructed of pre-fabricated modular units in and needs to be replaced.
anchorFiscal Note
This project reflects updated County and State contributions to the facility. The State legislature approved funding of in in in and in in grants to the County to support the project. The County anticipates State funding approval of approximately million to design in State Aid is expected to total million. Not included in this project description form is a million contribution from the nonprofit partner. GO Bond transfer of from Dennis Avenue Health Center. In the State approved to cover construction cost increases. In funding switch from State Aid to GO Bonds.
anchorDisclosures
A pedestrian impact analysis has been completed for this project.
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.
anchorCoordination
Department of Health and Human Services, Department of General Services, Office of the County Attorney, Office of Procurement, Maryland Department of Health, Private and/or nonprofit substance abuse treatment providers, and private developers