During the September 10, 2024, Commissioners of St. Mary’s County meeting, they discussed the proposed childcare facility next to Leonard Hall was complex, and addressed both logistical and financial concerns. The facility, initially estimated to cost $1.8 million, has now escalated to a projected cost of $2.33 million. The building, designed as a modular structure, would house 73 children in a space of approximately 6,347 square feet. The rising costs sparked debate among the commissioners about whether to proceed with the current modular plan or explore a potentially more cost-effective solution by renovating the existing Leonard Hall building. The modular building plan is part of an effort to address the county’s growing need for childcare services, particularly for county employees, but also potentially for employees from other sectors, including education. Cost Concerns and Funding Adjustments The initial cost of $1.8 million for the modular building had already accounted for a price increase from the original bid, due to inflation and other factors. Commissioner Hewitt, however, expressed significant concern that the costs for this project have continuously risen, now exceeding $2.5 million when factoring in additional expenses such as exterior infrastructure improvements. He likened the project’s trajectory to the Recreation and […]
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