Femi Ogundolie

The board discussed and approved several contracts, including a Memorandum of Understanding with the Anne Arundel County Board of Education for Old Mill Middle School North renovations and a contract modification for the Redevelopment of Maryland Racing Facilities. Other actions included approving demolition services for the former Lombard Middle School, an economic impact study for a Sports and Wellness Center in Charles County, and maintenance consulting services for the Camden Yards Sports Complex. Furthermore, the board approved funding for various youth and amateur sports grants and a grant for the Sport and Entertainment Corporation of Maryland. Ms. Riddick was appointed as Acting Executive Director. Additionally, the board received updates on various ongoing construction and development projects, including Baltimore City Schools, Project CORE, and various stadium studies across the state.

The agenda focuses on the approval of various contracts and projects, including renovation works for the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and Western High School, relocation services for Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle School, and concept design for the Baltimore Convention Center modernization. Additional items cover architectural and engineering services for Lockerman Middle School, on-call building commissioning, construction contracts for Oriole Park, access control and security services for the Camden Yards Sports Complex, and a warranty extension for M&T Bank Stadium. The meeting also includes grant approvals for the Maryland Sports Commission, policy updates regarding payment of debts for the Sports and Entertainment Corporation of Maryland, and informational reports on finance, audits, security, procurements, and capital projects.

The board discussed and approved several contracts, including a memorandum of understanding for the Garrett County Southern Middle School renovation, furniture and equipment purchases for the Frederick Douglass High School project, and design-build and service modifications for various stadium and convention center projects. Additionally, the board approved an agreement with the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore for emergency medical services at the Camden Yards Sports Complex, a painting services contract, and software license renewals. The meeting also featured updates on ongoing construction and consulting projects, an executive director's report on retirement, and a closed session to discuss pending litigation and personnel matters.

The board discussed and reviewed the acquisition terms for the purchase of the Laurel Racetrack. The presentation detailed the Purchase and Sale Agreement, which includes an acquisition cost of 48.5 million dollars. The rationale for the purchase was confirmed alongside the Maryland Legislature commitment to the process, leading to the board's formal approval of the agreement.

The board approved several contracts, including a memorandum of understanding for the Chopticon High School renovation, an assessment for the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, a renewal for heating and cooling maintenance at the Camden Yards Sports Complex, and a Guaranteed Maximum Price contract for improvements at Oriole Park. Additionally, the board approved the fiscal year 2027 budget and an amendment to procurement policy procedures. The board also received informational reports regarding the executive director's budget briefing, security updates, minor procurements, and a status update on various capital projects and sports studies. The session concluded with a move into a closed meeting to discuss legal advice and tenant matters.