Levy Court Workshop 09-15-2026

The Kent County Levy Court held a workshop on September 15, 2026, primarily discussing two key procurement-related topics. First, they reviewed a resolution (No. 4176) to support applying for Outdoor Recreation Parks and Trail (ORPT) grant funding for a new pickleball facility at Big Oak Park. The resolution affirms the county's commitment to the project, including a 50% local match, and authorizes the project manager. The grant application had been submitted, and the resolution was necessary to meet grant requirements and demonstrate full backing by the governing body. The commissioners unanimously agreed to move the resolution forward for approval in the upcoming meeting. Second, the workshop covered an industrial land needs assessment conducted by a professional consulting firm. The study, partially funded by municipalities, evaluated Kent County's current and future industrial land availability, site readiness, and infrastructure constraints through 2041. It highlighted the need for proactive land preservation, municipal coordination, and potential funding mechanisms to secure industrial sites, especially rail-adjacent parcels. Commissioners expressed interest in further detailed discussions on this topic and related economic development projects. No public comments were received during the workshop.