For Immediate Release: Thursday, April 25, 2019
The following committee meetings are scheduled for Thursday, April 25. Individuals interested in attending a committee meeting should confirm the information on the day of the meeting by visiting the Council’s web page at tinyurl.com/CountyCouncilMeetings or by calling the Council’s Communications Office at 240-777-7931. All meetings are held in the Council Office Building (100 Maryland Ave., Rockville, Md.), unless otherwise noted.
Meeting: Transportation and Environment (T&E) Committee
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Seventh floor hearing room
T&E Committee: Councilmembers Tom Hucker (Chair), Evan Glass and Hans Riemer
Topics:
Supplemental appropriation to the County Government’s FY19 Operating Budget, Department of Transportation (DOT) - $11,584,423 and Department of General Services-$3,641,663 for Snow Removal/Wind and Rain Storm Cleanup
On April 19 the County Executive requested approval of a supplemental appropriation request of $15,226,086 for snow removal and storm cleanup: $11,584,423 for DOT and $3,641,663 for the Department of General Services (DGS). There was a total of 13 events through April and the appropriation would prospectively cover events through June.
The Council staff report can be viewed here.
The Committee is scheduled to review several items included in the Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) Recommended Operating Budget and Capital Improvements Program (CIP) amendments.
- CIP Amendments: Transportation projects
- Supplemental appropriation to the FY19 Capital Budget and amendment to the FY19-24 CIP, Department of Transportation (DOT) - $1,000,000 for resurfacing: residential/rural roads
In January the County Executive recommended accelerating $1 million from FY22 to FY19 and accelerating $400,000 in FY23 and $1 million from FY24 to FY20. The six-year total would be unchanged.
The Council staff report can be viewed here.
- Mass Transit Fund
The mission of the Division of Transit Services is to provide an effective mix of public transportation services in the County. The County Executive recommends a total of $143,960,847 for the Mass Transit Fund, which is a 4.6 percent increase from the FY19 approved budget.
The Council staff report can be viewed here.
- Snow Removal and Storm Cleanup
This non-departmental account (NDA) funds the snow removal and storm cleanup costs for DOT and General Services. The Recommended FY20 Operating Budget is $7,884,990.
The Council staff report can be viewed here.
- General Fund
The General Fund covers roadway maintenance, street tree pruning and stump removal, traffic operations (e.g., maintenance of traffic signals, signs and pavement markings) and some specialized programs (e.g., bike-sharing stations). The Recommended FY20 Operating Budget is $46,220,798.
The Council staff report can be viewed here.
- Homeowners Association Road Maintenance Reimbursement
This NDA provides a partial reimbursement to homeowners’ associations (HOA) for their maintenance of certain privately-owned roadways. The Recommended FY20 Operating Budget is $62,089.
The Council staff report can be viewed here.
- Rockville Parking District
This NDA provides funding towards the redevelopment of the City of Rockville’s Town Center and the establishment of a parking district. The Recommended FY20 Operating Budget is $420,000.
The Council staff report can be viewed here.
- Vision Zero
This NDA provides for the planning and implementation of educational, enforcement and engineering efforts to reduce the number of traffic related fatalities to zero. This includes activities such as targeted enforcement of distracted and aggressive driving; educational campaigns to increase driver awareness of pedestrians and bicyclists; and designing roadways to reduce conflicts and enhance safety. The Recommended FY20 Operating Budget is $175,000.
The Council staff report can be viewed here.
- Vacuum leaf collection fund
This fund pays for two vacuum leaf collections during the late fall/early winter each year. The County Executive's Recommended FY20 Operating Budget is $6,538,664, which is an increase of 5.4 percent from FY19.
The Council staff report can be viewed here.
- FY20 Transportation Fees, Charges and Fares
The County Executive recommends several changes to the FY20 Transportation Fees, Charges, and Fares. All the proposed changes are for parking fees. The Executive recommends increasing on-street hourly parking fees in Bethesda, hourly parking fees in Silver Spring for all types of spaces, and the hours of enforcement in Wheaton. In addition, the Executive recommends a new fee for removing and bagging parking meters in construction zones. He did not recommend any changes to the transit fares, parking fines and charges, and the annual fees for transportation management districts.
The Council staff report can be viewed here.
- Parking Lot District Funds and associated CIP amendments
The mission of Parking District Services is to support the role of public parking in commercial areas throughout the County, among other goals. The Recommended FY20 Operating Budget is $28.3 million.
The Council staff report can be viewed here.
Meeting: Education and Culture (E&C) Committee
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Third floor hearing room
E&C Committee: Councilmembers Craig Rice (Chair) and Will Jawando (Lead for Libraries) and Council President Nancy Navarro
Topic: The Committee is scheduled to review several items included in the FY20 Recommended Operating Budget and CIP.
- FY20 Recommended Operating Budget and CIP—Montgomery County Public Schools
The E&C Committee will review the Recommended FY20 Operating Budget for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). The County Executive recommends a total of $2.648 billion for the FY20 MCPS operating budget, which is an increase of $51.1 million or two percent over FY19.
The Council staff report can be viewed here .
Meeting: Government Operations and Fiscal Policy (GO) Committee
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Seventh floor hearing room
GO Committee: Council President Nancy Navarro (Chair), Councilmember Andrew Friedson and Council Vice President Sidney Katz
Topic: The Committee is scheduled to review several items included in the FY20 Recommended Operating Budget and CIP.
- Department of General Services (DGS) Fleet management and motor pool fund
The mission of the Division of Fleet Management Services is to plan for, acquire, maintain and dispose of the County’s fleet of motor vehicles, buses, heavy equipment and other vehicular equipment in support of the transportation and service delivery needs of all County departments. The Recommended FY20 Operating Budget is $84.9 million.
The Motor Pool Fund NDA funds the acquisition of new, additional Motor Pool fleet vehicles, as opposed to replacement vehicles, which are financed through an established chargeback mechanism. The Recommended FY20 Operating Budget is $187,861.
The Council staff report can be viewed here.
- DGS: Facilities (including CIP)
The Division of Facilities Management’s mission is to provide for the comprehensive planning and delivery of maintenance services and oversight of building-related operations at County facilities used by County staff and residents. The Recommended FY20 Operating Budget is $26,948,951.
The Council staff report can be viewed here.
- Finance, Risk Management, and NDA for Risk Management
The mission of the Department of Finance is to prudently manage financial operations, recommend and implement sound fiscal policies, safeguard public assets and encourage a safe environment on public property. The Recommended FY20 Operating Budget is $89.6 million.
The NDA for Risk Management funds the General Fund contribution to the Liability and Property Coverage Self-Insurance Fund. This fund, managed by the Division of Risk Management in the Department of Finance, provides comprehensive insurance coverage to contributing agencies. The Recommended FY20 Operating Budget is $19,791,523.
The Council staff report can be viewed here.
- Leases, Working Families Income Supplement, State Property Tax Services, Grants to Municipalities, Future Grants, Takoma Park Police Rebate, Municipal Tax Duplication
The NDA for the Leases Program provides the funds necessary to lease privately owned real estate to accommodate County programs. The Recommended FY20 Operating Budget is $21,179,577. The NDA for the Working Families Income Supplement provides funds to supplement the State’s Refundable Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The intent of the Working Families Income Supplement is to provide financial assistance to low-income working families in the County. The NDA reimburses the State for the cost of the refund and related administrative expenses. The Recommended FY20 Operating Budget is $20.1 million.
The NDA for the State Property Tax Services Program reimburses the State for three programs that support the property tax billing administration conducted by the Department of Finance: Montgomery County’s Homeowners Credit Supplement, the Homestead Credit Certification Program and the County’s share of the cost of conducting property tax assessments by the State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT). The Recommended FY20 Operating Budget is $3.57 million.
The Grants to Municipalities in Lieu of Shares Tax NDA funds payments required in accordance with State law. The Recommended FY20 Operating Budget is $28,020.
The Future Federal/State/Other Grants NDA enables the County to implement new grant-funded programs up to $200,000 each and provides funds for grant continuations and enhancements without having to process individual supplemental appropriations through the Council. Upon approval by the County Executive, funds in this program are transferred to the receiving department’s grant account. The Recommended FY20 Operating Budget is $20 million.
The County provides financial support to the City of Takoma Park for police protection services in accordance with provisions of the County Code. The Recommended FY20 Operating Budget is $1,126,765.
The Montgomery County Tax Duplication Program reimburses municipalities for those public services they provide that would otherwise be provided by the County. The Recommended FY20 Operating Budget is $8,314,330.
The Council staff report can be viewed here.
- Debt Service
The annual debt service obligation of all outstanding General Obligation (G.O.) bond issues, long- and short-term lease payments, other long-term debt and projections of certain related expenditures constitute the total Debt Service budget for FY20. The Recommended FY20 Operating Budget for Debt Service is $439,224,240, which is an increase of 2.4 percent from the FY19 approved budget. This amount excludes $54,400 in debt service which is appropriated in non-tax supported funds.
The Council staff report can be viewed here.
Meeting: Health and Human Services (HHS) Committee
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Third floor hearing room
HHS Committee: Councilmembers Gabe Albornoz (Chair), Evan Glass (Lead for Homelessness and Vulnerable Communities) and Craig Rice
Topic: The Committee is scheduled to review several items included in the Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) Recommended Operating Budget and Capital Improvements Program (CIP).
- Administration and Support (includes Minority Health Initiatives and VITA program)
The function of Administration and Support Services is to provide overall leadership, administration and direction to the Department of Health and Human Services, while providing an efficient system of support services to ensure effective management and delivery of services. The Recommended FY20 Operating Budget is $39,637,861.
The Council staff report can be viewed here.
- Public Health Services (except School Health)
The functions of the Public Health Services programs are to protect and promote the health and safety of County residents. The Recommended FY20 Operating Budget is $76,728,892.
The Council staff report can be viewed here.
The Council committee meetings will be televised live by County Cable Montgomery (CCM). The channel can be viewed on Cable Channels 996 (high definition) and 6 (standard definition) on Comcast; Channels 1056 (HD) and 6 (SD) on RCN; and Channel 30 on Verizon.
The meetings also will be available live via streaming through the Council web site at: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/COUNCIL/ondemand/index.html.
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Release ID: 19-139
Media Contact: Sonya Healy 240-777-7926, Juan Jovel 240-777-7931