# Economic Development (GEC)

## Title 12. Local Development Authorities and Resources

### Subtitle 9. Prince George's Gateway Development Authority

#### Section 12-901

In this subtitle, "target area" means the City of Mount Rainier, the Town of Brentwood, the Town of Cottage City, the City of Bladensburg, the Town of Colmar Manor, and the Town of North Brentwood in Prince George's County.

#### Section 12-902

There is a Prince George's Gateway Development Authority in Prince George's County.

#### Section 12-903

(a) The Authority consists of the following members:

  (1) the Secretary, or the Secretary's designee;

  (2) the Secretary of Housing and Community Development, or the Secretary's designee;

  (3) the mayor of the City of Mount Rainier, or the mayor's designee;

  (4) the mayor of the Town of Brentwood, or the mayor's designee;

  (5) the chair of the Cottage City Commission, or the chair's designee;

  (6) the mayor of the City of Bladensburg, or the mayor's designee;

  (7) the mayor of the Town of Colmar Manor, or the mayor's designee;

  (8) the mayor of the Town of North Brentwood, or the mayor's designee;

  (9) the director of the Economic Development Department for the City of Mount Rainier; and

  (10) two members who are residents of communities impacted by the target area selected by the majority vote of the leadership of the target area municipalities.

(b) The Authority shall meet at least four times per year.

(c) Staff of the Prince George's County Redevelopment Authority shall provide support for the operation of the Authority in consultation with the Department of Housing and Community Development.

#### Section 12-904

(a) The Authority may manage appropriated funds from municipalities in the target area, Prince George's County, and the State.

(b) The Authority may receive donated services from accountants, lawyers, or other consultants as necessary to carry out this subtitle.

(c) The Authority may supervise, manage, and terminate staff and consultants as necessary.

#### Section 12-905

A member of the Authority:

(1) may not receive compensation as a member of the Authority; but

(2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

#### Section 12-906

(a) The Authority shall support the development and approval of a comprehensive neighborhood revitalization plan in the target area to benefit:

  (1) the residents;

  (2) housing;

  (3) neighborhoods;

  (4) economic development; and

  (5) transportation, including motor vehicles and pedestrians.

(b) On or before October 31, 2025, the Authority shall report its comprehensive neighborhood revitalization strategy to the Governor and, in accordance with Sec. 2-1257 of the State Government Article, to the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and the House Appropriations Committee.

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Md. Code Ann., Econ. Dev. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)