WINTER 2013 PIMLICO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Thomas J. Stosur, Chair Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake
A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR A NEW SOURCE OF CITY FUNDS: VIDEO LOTTERY TERMINAL REVENUE Park Heights is at the beginning stages of a major, positive transition. We see it in little things like community gardens and (SLOTS REVENUE) renovated houses. We see it in big things like demolition of In 2007, the State legislature passed the Maryland blighted properties, preparing a site for a brand new 7 acre Education Trust Fund – Video Lottery Terminals park next to a soon to be renovated CC Jackson Recreation legislation (2007 SB 3), which provides slots revenue Center. Plans for entire new mixed-income neighborhoods, funding to the City of Baltimore for a period of 15 years with ample trees and green spaces, are in the very early stages beginning in Fiscal Year 2012 and ending in Fiscal of site preparation. Year 2027 to support community and economic development in the Pimlico area. In 2012, the All these improvements benefit from a unique, dedicated legislation was amended to extend the Pimlico area resource, available exclusively to Park Heights: Slots Revenue slots revenue funding from 15 years to 20 years. from the operation of casinos across the State of Maryland. The best part is that this new source of City revenue, dedicated 5.5% of the proceeds from slots revenue from the to implementing the Park Heights Master Plan, will be a Baltimore City, Anne Arundel, and Prince George’s sustained source of annual revenue for 20 years. Surrounding County facilities are designated for grants to local neighborhoods in a one mile radius of Pimlico Race Course will communities surrounding Video Lottery Terminals also benefit. (VLTs) or racetrack facilities, known as local impact aid. Of this amount, 18% is allocated to Baltimore City The City received its first Slots Revenue check in the amount of for the Pimlico area. However, $1,000,000 of the 18% $931,421 in the fall, and this newsletter outlines how these is allocated to Prince George's County for the area funds are being put to work in the greater Pimlico community. near Rosecroft Raceway. We plan to share details of the community improvement process regularly through periodic newsletters, and Of the funds that are earmarked for the Pimlico area, at continuously through our website. least 75% are allocated for the Park Heights Master Plan area and up to 25% are allocated for census block th st We thank our State Delegation from the 40 & 41 Districts for groups within 1 mile of the track, excluding the Park their vision and strong partnership with the City and the Greater Heights Master Plan area. Park Heights Community. Together, we can make Park Heights a key part of fulfilling the Mayor’s goal of bringing 10,000 new households to Baltimore over the next decade.
WHAT IS THE PIMLICO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (PCDA)? The Pimlico Community Development Authority is a group of Pimlico area stakeholders who meet regularly regarding Racetrack Impact Funds, Video Lottery Terminal revenue, and implementation of the Park Heights Master Plan. PCDA was originally created by state legislation in 2005 to allocate Racetrack Impact Funds. In 2007, the Maryland Education Trust Fund – Video Lottery Terminals legislation assigned PCDA an advisory role in determining funding allocations for slots revenue designated for the Pimlico area. In addition to its legislatively mandated roles, PCDA has taken an active role in monitoring implementation of the Park Heights Master Plan.
Pimlico Community Development Authority | phone 410.396.5935 | email [email protected]
PIMLICO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
WINTER 2013
YEAR 1 CITY SLOTS REVENUE PARK HEIGHTS AT WORK IN THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AND RELOCATION According to the Park Heights Master Plan, In Fiscal Year 2012, the first year of slots revenue 60 acres of mostly vacant property in funding, the estimates received from the State Central Park Heights will be redeveloped. fluctuated dramatically. Ultimately, $931,421 of slots Although, a large percentage of the area is revenue was received and is being spent in Park vacant, many properties are still occupied Heights and the surrounding communities. and residents feel unsafe living in an area that is largely abandoned. Through slots revenue and other funding sources, Baltimore Housing has been able to relocate 17 households since June 2011.
Year 1 (FY 2012) Slots Revenue At Work in the Community--Summary Distribution of Funds
Park Heights Master Plan Area Major Redevelopment Area Pre- $453,908 Development Activities – Relocation (includes land assembly forFY Ripken2012 SLOTS FUNDING ESTIMATES fields) Improvements to Recreation Centers $75,000 Youth Programs $60,000
Community Based Programs $59,658 RIPKEN FIELDS at CC Jackson Recreation Center Home Improvement Program $50,000 $698,566 The Park Heights Master Plan envisions a 1 Mile Radius Area new 7-acre park adjacent to the CC Jackson Recreation Center as an amenity for existing Cross Country PK-8 Playground $60,000 and new residents. With the help of slots Mt. Washington School Porch $51,356 revenue and the Ripken Foundation, Housing Northwestern HS Bleachers $53,286 has assembled land for Phase 1 of the park. Fallstaff PK-8 Gym Walls $10,000 Recreation and Parks will begin construction in 2013. Phase 1 includes a new multi- Dolfield Commercial Area $34,928 purpose field, playground, basketball court, Coldspring Newtown Open Space $23,286 walking path, and parking. $232,856
CAPTION YOUR PHOTO HERE Total $931,421
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PIMLICO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WINTER 2013
YEAR 1 CITY SLOTS REVENUE AT WORK IN THE COMMUNITY
PARK HEIGHTS HUMAN SERVICES INITIATIVES FUNDED WITH SLOTS REVENUE
Baltimore Reads Park Heights Renaissance, Inc.* Adult Education Community Engagement Provided 11 weeks of GED classes. Hold more than Supported community engagement activities 75 life skills workshops. including resident community council. June 2012 – December 2012 April 2012 – January 2013 www.baltimorereads.org www.phrmd.org 410-752-3595 410-664-4890
Family League* Park West Medical Center After School Programs Hidden Garden Provide professional development and capacity Provided dedicated HIV outreach worker. Provide building for 7 after school programs. information and assessment to over 700 people. April 2012 – March 2012 – January 2013 www.flbcinc.org www.parkwestmed.org 410-662-5500 410-542-7800
Family League Sinai Hospital* Community School Expansion Outreach worker Expand community schools program to Edgecombe Provided male outreach worker to teach critical Circle K-8 and continue to support Northwestern HS thinking and be positive role model to male youth. and Pimlico PK-8. Provide referrals to social services as needed. April 2012- April 2013 April 2012 – January 2013 www.flbcinc.org lifebridgehealth.org/Sinai/CommunityInitiatives1.aspx 410-662-5500 410-601-6258
Park Heights Community Health Alliance* *Funded with other City funds by Baltimore Housing Medical Entitlement Developed pilot program to increase enrollment in medical entitlement programs for families with 1 MILE RADIUS AREA PROJECT PROFILES children. In the 1 mile radius, slots revenues are being used April 2012 – January 2013 for a variety of neighborhood improvement projects: www.phcha.org 410-542-8191 Cross Country PK-8: Rebuild the playground.
Rebuild the porch for Park Heights Renaissance, Inc.* Mt. Washington School: Clean and Green arrivals and dismissals at the elementary school. Coordinate gardening and ongoing cleaning efforts. Northwestern HS: Rebuild the bleachers. Collect over 2 tons of trash. April 2012 – September 2012 Dolfield Commercial Area: Explore how to www.phrmd.org revitalize the commercial area. 410-664-4890 Coldspring Newtown Open Spaces: Implement a series of small scale open space improvements.
Pimlico Community Development Authority | phone 410.396.5935 | email [email protected]
PIMLICO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
WANT TO JOIN PCDA? WANT TO LEARN MORE? Every year, new members are appointed to Are you interested in learning more about Pimlico Community PCDA. PCDA has developed an Development Authority and how slots revenue is being spent in your community? Please attend our upcoming meeting and/or visit application for potential new members to our website. express an interest in being appointed. Applications are available online: PCDA Community Meeting
Monday, January 28 at 6pm http://www.baltimorecity.gov/Government/Agencie sDepartments/Planning/PimlicoCommunityDevelo Towanda Community Center pmentAuthority.aspx
4100 Towanda Avenue or by contacting Sara Paranilam at 410-396- 5935 or [email protected]. http://www.baltimorecity.gov/Government/AgenciesDepartme nts/Planning/PimlicoCommunityDevelopmentAuthority.aspx
WHO IS THE PIMLICO COMMUNITY HOW DOES PCDA WORK WITH PARK DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY? HEIGHTS RENAISSANCE (PHR)?
Authority members are volunteers appointed by the State legislation requires PCDA to allocate the Racetrack Impact Funds to address the housing, Mayor of Baltimore City. economic, and community development needs of The Director of Planning serves as Chair of PCDA. the Park Heights corridor. To help achieve this Below is a list of current members, their affiliations, goal, PCDA established the Park Heights and when their terms expire: Renaissance, Inc. (PHR). PHR is a community- based development organization whose mission is 1. Tom Stosur, Department of Planning, PCDA Chair implementing the Park Heights Master Plan. Unlike 2. Rev. John Lunn, Faith Community (2012) PCDA, which is a volunteer board, PHR was 3. Karen Evans, Civic Leader (2012) formed as a 501c3 with the staff and organizational 4. Camille Burke, Park Heights Resident (2012) infrastructure to implement the plan. 5. Gloria Cinquegrani, Pimlico Racecourse (2012) 6. Elaine Simon, Caribbean Community (2013) PCDA primarily allocates and advises on funding 7. Karl Malloy, Harbor Bank (2013) while PHR seeks funding to implement the Master 8. Stuart Macklin, 1 Mile Radius (2013) Plan and administer programs. 9. Gladys Stewart, Park Heights Resident (2015) 10. Kathryn Cooper-Nicholas, Civic Leader (2015) Both organizations engage community 11. Betty Hines, Life Bridge Health (2015) stakeholders and host public meetings. To learn 12. Senator Lisa Gladden, 41st District more about PCDA’s meeting schedule, visit our 13. Delegate Nathaniel Oaks, 41st District website or call 410-396-5935. To learn more 14. Senator Catherine Pugh, 40th District about PHR’s Resident Council and other 15. Delegate Shaun Tarrant, 40th District opportunities for community engagement, visit www.phrmd.org or call 410-664-4890.