The allocation schedule stipulates that the initial $10,000 received goes to fire companies in the immediate vicinity of the Rocky Gap Casino and distributed quarterly based upon calls responded to at the casino and reported by the county's Department of Emergency Services.Ī total of 20% will be designated for capital projects approved by the LDC for municipalities and nonprofits. I'm happy to report it looks pretty much like you've had in prior years.' 'This is from the LDC and that group met on April 26 and made a decision for the coming year, which is now before you for approval. 'The allocations for the Rocky Gap gaming proceeds is presented to (the board) every year for approval,' Bennett told commissioners. The distribution schedule is developed by the Allegany County Local Development Council.
The proceeds are utilized by the county to aid fire departments, municipalities and nonprofits and to offer scholarships to local colleges. Bennett said the $2.7 million represented the increase in the percentage and was a 'conservative estimation.'
