(a) Establishment. There is a grant-in-aid program for the purpose of aiding incorporated improvement or community associations or health centers in the construction of community activity or health buildings. To be eligible for aid, the association shall satisfy the Chief Administrative Officer that it is an eleemosynary corporation in good standing with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation; obtain the written approval of the Chief Administrative Officer for the plans and specifications of the building; and satisfy the Chief Administrative Officer that the building will be used exclusively for medical services or community or civic activities, including youth activities centers, dances, bingos, dinners, and the like.
(b) Contribution. On fulfilling the conditions in subsection (a), the association shall be eligible for a contribution by the County. The County Executive may award a grant-in-aid in an amount not to exceed $10,000 or, with the approval of the County Council, in an amount in excess of $10,000.
(c) Agreement; lien. Before receipt of the contribution, the association shall record at its own expense among the land records of the County, an agreement stating that if the building ceases to be used for public purposes, the grant shall be refunded immediately to the County and, until that time, the County is entitled to a lien on the building to the extent of the grant.
(1985 Code, Art. 6, § 8-108) (Bill No. 13-89; Bill No. 84-09)