For Immediate Release: Friday, November 10, 2023
The County Council will hold public hearings to receive testimony on new items introduced to the Council as follows:
Nov. 28, 2023 at 1:30 p.m.
Deadline to sign up to speak is Nov. 27 at 2 p.m.
- Supplemental Appropriation #24-27 to the FY24 Operating Budget, Montgomery County Public Schools, Reducing Overidentification in Special Education Grant, $1,000,000 (Source of Funds: State Grant)
- Supplemental Appropriation #24-28 to the FY24 Operating Budget, Montgomery County Public Schools, Stronger Connections Grant, $3,000,000 (Source of Funds: State Grant)
- Supplemental Appropriation # 24-32 to the FY24 Operating Budget Montgomery County Government State’s Attorney’s Office, U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant FY23 Body-worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies - Competitive Grant Award, $948,103 (Source of Funds: Federal Grant)
- Special Appropriation #24-39 to the FY24 Operating Budget Montgomery County Government, Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Respite Center for Arriving Migrants Grant Program, SAMU Foundation (d.b.a. SAMU First Response), $2,261,663 (Source of Funds: General Fund Undesignated Reserves)
- Supplemental Appropriation #24-9 to the FY24 Operating Budget Montgomery County Government, Department of Health and Human Services, 988 Crisis Hotline Services, $960,000 (Source of Funds: State Grant)
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Bill 40-23, Tree Canopy and Roadside Tree Requirements - Fee Revisions, would amend fees payable to the Tree Canopy Conservation Account; amend fees payable to the Street Tree Planting Fund; and generally, amend the laws regarding tree canopy requirements and roadside tree work.
Jan. 16, 2024 at 1:30 p.m.
Deadline to sign up to speak is Jan. 15 at 2 p.m.
- Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 23-38, Transferable Development Rights – Cemetery, would allow certain parcels in the Agricultural Reserve (AR) zone that have Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs) to be allowed to be used as cemeteries; and generally, amend the provisions for TDRs.
- Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 23-39, Farming - Incidental Outdoor Stays, would allow incidental outdoor stays as a part of agritourism; and generally, amend the accessory farming uses.
A full list of upcoming public hearings is available on the Council Calendar. Review the public hearing frequently asked questions for additional information.
To testify in-person or remotely during a live public hearing at the Council Office Building, residents need to preregister on the Council's web page. Residents may also choose to provide pre-recorded testimony in written, audio or video formats or submit testimony by mail.
Send testimony by mail to County Council, 100 Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD 20850; or residents may sign up to testify remotely by phone (call 240-777-7803 for information). To express an opinion call 240-777-7900.
The Council meeting schedule may change from time to time. View the current Council and Committee agendas, Council staff reports and additional information on items scheduled for Council review on the Council website.
Public hearings will be televised live by County Cable Montgomery (CCM) on Xfinity channels 6 and 996, RCN channels 6 and 1056; and FiOS channel 30. Also available live via streaming through the Council website, Facebook Live (@MontgomeryCountyMdCouncil or @ConcejodelCondadodeMontgomery), or YouTube (@MoCoCouncilMD).
Release ID: 23-369
Media Contact: Sara Tenenbaum