HomeMy WebLinkAbout230516aJohn F. Barr, President
Jeffrey A. Cline, Vice President
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
May 16, 2023
OPEN SESSION AGENDA
9:00 AM INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER, President John F. Barr
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 25, 2023
April 27, 2023
9:05 AM COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
9:15 AM STAFF COMMENTS
9:20 AM CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
9:30 AM PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL POLICE WEEK
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County to Sheriff Brian Albert,
Washington County Sheriff’s Office
9:40 AM APPROVAL OF MODIFIED CHARGES, RENTALS, AND FEES AT THE
HAGERSTOWN REGIONAL AIRPORT FOR FY2024
Neil Doran, Director, Hagerstown Regional Airport; Michelle Gordon, Chief
Financial Officer, Budget and Finance
9:45 AM APPROVAL OF WATER AND SEWER RATES FY2024
Mark Bradshaw, Director, Environmental Management; Michelle Gordon, Chief
Financial Officer, Budget and Finance
9:50 AM APPROVAL OF FY2024 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS
Michelle Gordon, Chief Financial Officer, Budget and Finance
10:10 AM EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT – APPROVAL TO
SUBMIT APPLICATION AND ACCEPT AWARDED FUNDING
Tom Brown, Jr., Director, Emergency Management; Nicole Phillips, Grant Manager,
Grant Management
STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM – APPROVAL TO
SUBMIT GRANT APPLICATION AND ACCEPT AWARDED FUNDING
Tom Brown, Jr., Director, Emergency Management; Nicole Phillips, Grant Manager,
Grant Management
Wayne K. Keefer
Randall E. Wagner
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OPEN Session Agenda
May 16, 2023
Individuals requiring special accommodations are requested to contact the Office of the County Commissioners, 240.313.2200
Voice/TDD, to make arrangements no later than ten (10) working days prior to the meeting.
10:20 AM INTENT TO CONVEY REAL PROPERTY
Todd Moser, Real Property Administrator, Engineering
10:25 AM CONTRACT AWARD (PUR-1481 TASK ORDER 6) – WASHINGTON COUNTY
AGRICULTURE EDUCATION CENTER INDOOR MULTIPURPOSE BUILDING
COMMISSIONING SERVICES
Rick Curry, Director, Purchasing; Andrew Eshleman, Director, Public Works
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASE (INTG-23-0119) ONE (1)
NEW 2022 FORD F-350 PICK UP TRUCK
Rick Curry, Director, Purchasing; Mark Bradshaw, Director, Environmental
Management
REJECTION OF BIDS (PUR-1610) GRINDER PUMP PACKAGES FOR
DEPARTMENT OF WATER QUALITY
Rick Curry, Director, Purchasing; Mark Bradshaw, Director, Environmental
Management
SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT (PUR-1622) FOR WESTERN MARYLAND
CONSORTIUM DISCONNECTED YOUTH SERVICES IN WASHINGTON
COUNTY, MARYLAND
Rick Curry, Director, Purchasing; Nicole Phillips, Grant Manager, Grant
Management
SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT AWARD (PUR-1624) SCHOOL BASED
HEALTH CENTERS
Rick Curry, Director, Purchasing; Nicole Phillips, Grant Manager, Grant
Management
10:35 AM CLOSED SESSION - (To discuss the appointment, employment, assignment,
promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of
appointees, employees, or officials over whom this public body has jurisdiction; or any other
personnel matter that affects one or more specific individuals; To consider the acquisition of real
property for a public purpose and matters directly related thereto; To consider a matter that concerns
the proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the State; and
To consult with counsel to obtain legal advice on a legal matter.)
12:05 PM RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Proclamation for National Police Week
PRESENTATION DATE: May 16, 2023
PRESENTATION BY: Board of County Commissioner of Washington County to Sheriff Brian
Albert, Washington County Sheriff’s Office
RECOMMENDED MOTION: N/A
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: Proclamation Presentation
WHEREAS, in 1962 President Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Peace Officers Day and
the calendar week in which May 15th falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint
resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law
enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of
others; and
WHEREAS, the Public Safety Officers of Washington County stand watch over our citizens,
selflessly risking their lives to protect individuals, families, neighborhoods, and property against
crimes; and
WHEREAS, May 15th is observed nationally as Peace Officers Memorial Day in honor of those
law enforcement officers who, through their courageous deeds, have made the ultimate sacrifice
in service to their community or have become disabled in the performance of duty; and
WHEREAS, the Public Safety Officers of Washington County, past and present, who by their
faithful and loyal devotion to their responsibilities, have rendered dedicated service to our
community.
NOW THEREFORE, we, the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County,
Maryland, do hereby recognize May 14, 2023 – May 20, 2023 as National Police Week and we
encourage all citizens to take the time to appreciate our public safety officers and honor all those
officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Approval of Modified Charges, Rentals, and Fees at the Hagerstown Regional
Airport for FY2024
PRESENTATION DATE: May 16, 2023
PRESENTATION BY: Neil Doran, Airport Director; Michelle Gordon, Chief Financial
Officer
RECOMMENDED MOTION: To adopt the proposed rates and charges for FY2024.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: The Board of County Commissioners conducted a public hearing on
April 25, 2023, and heard public testimony, if any, concerning the proposed modification of
charges, rentals, and fees at the Hagerstown Regional Airport for FY2024.
DISCUSSION: An approximately 3% increase in T-Hangar rental charges is necessary to
maintain compliance with fair market value grant assurance required by the FAA as well as
aging facilities and operations. Increases in parking and landing fees are necessary to maintain a
fee and rental structure for the facilities and services at Hagerstown Regional Airport which will
make the airport as self-sustaining as possible, taking into account such factors as the volume of
traffic and economy of collection. Parking and landing fees were last increased in 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT: Based on the proposed rate schedule, approximately $14,470 in revenue
will be generated from T-Hangar rental charges; $2,500 in revenue from aircraft parking fees;
and $20,770 in revenue from landing fees for transients.
CONCURRENCES: N/A
ALTERNATIVES: Fund the budgetary gap with an alternate method.
ATTACHMENTS: Proposed schedule of rates and charges for FY24; Resolution
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: N/A
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
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RESOLUTION NO. RS‐2023‐___
(Modification to Charges, Rentals, and Fees
at the Hagerstown Regional Airport)
RECITALS
Pursuant to Section 5‐416, Transportation Article, Annotated Code of Maryland (to
which all references herein shall be made), the State of Maryland has granted to political
subdivisions of the State the power and authority to establish or operate any airport, airport
facility, or air and navigation facility.
Pursuant to Section 5‐416, the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County,
Maryland (the “Board”), owns and operates the Hagerstown Regional Airport ‐ Richard A.
Henson Field (the “Airport”).
Section 5‐418 provides that any political subdivision that acquires, leases, controls, or
sets apart any property for an airport, airport facility, or air navigation facility may:
(1) Establish and operate the airport or facility;
(2) Lease or grant to any person, on the terms and conditions it considers
proper, any right or interest in the airport or facility;
(3) Fix any charges, rentals, or fees for the use of the airport or facility and
for any right or interest granted to any person under this section; and
(4) Delegate any of its powers under this section to any suitable officer or
agency of the political subdivision and, for this purpose, create any new
agency or unit.
Proposed rate changes were advertised, and a public hearing was held by the Board
on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, following due notice and advertisement of said proposed rate
changes.
Following public comment which was received, reviewed, and considered concerning
the proposed rate changes, the Board finds the same to be in the best interests of the citizens
of the County and therefore adopts the rates as set forth in the attached Proposed Rates &
Charges for FY2024, effective July 1, 2023.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board that the charges, rentals, and fees
as set forth in the attached Proposed Rates & Charges for FY2024 are hereby adopted.
Adopted this ____ day of May, 2023.
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Effective the 1st day of July, 2023.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND
____________________________ _________________________________________
John F. Barr, President
Approved as to form and
legal sufficiency:
____________________________
Kirk C. Downey
County Attorney
Mail to:
Washington County Attorney’s Office
100 W. Washington Street, Suite 1101
Hagerstown, MD 21740
HANGARS
PROPOSED RATES & CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024
HAGERSTOWN REGIONAL AIRPORT - Richard A. Henson Field
To be effective July 1, 2023
CURRENT
PROPOSED
Small Single Engine Hangars
3%
T-Hangar Buildings 8, 10, 11 & 12
$283.00 /month
$291.00 /month
T-Hangar Buildings 6 & 7
$268.00 /month
$276.00 /month
Old T-Hangars, paved floor
$186.00 /month
$192.00 /month
Old T-Hangars, stone floor
$169.00 /month
$174.00 /month
T-Hangar 2-J
$159.00 /month
$164.00 /month
Large Multi -Engine Hangars
3%
T-Hangar Building 4-B
$1,062.00 /month
$1,094.00 /month
T-Hangar Buildings 8 & 9
$354.00 /month
$365.00 /month
T-Hangar Building 7
$338.00 /month
$348.00 /month
T-Hangar 2-A
$531.00 /month
$547.00 /month
T-Hangar 4-D
$580.00 /month
$597.00 /month
T-Hangar 4-G
$625.00 /month
$644.00 /month
T-Hangar 7-1
$457.00 /month
$471.00 /month
Hangar 13A. B & C
$580.00 /month
$597.00 /month
Hangar Offices
3%
T-Hangar Buildings 1-8
$133.00 /month
$137.00 /month
T-Hangar Buildings 9,10, 11 & 12
$176.00 /month
$181.00 /month
T-Hangar Office 1-A
$516.00 /month
$531.00 /month
T-Hangar Office 7-H
$542.00 /month
$558.00 /month
T-Hangar Office 4-C
$184.00 /month
$190.00 /month
Utilities for T-Hangar Office 4-C
$32.00 /month
$33.00 /month
T-Hangar Office 10-A
$186.00 /month
$192.00 /month
T-Hangar Office 11-A
$195.00 /month
$201.00 /month
T-Hangar Office 12-N
$144.00 /month
$148.00 /month
Combination Office and Hangar 3%
Hangar 4-A and Hangar 4-H
Office 7-A and Hangar 7-B
Office 8-8 and Hangar 8-7
Office 9-N and Hangar 9-M
$712.00 /month
$597.00 /month
$663.00 /month
S652.00 /month
$733.00 /month
$615.00 /month
$683.00 /month
S672.00 /month
Commercial Office 8-L
S199.00 /month
S205 00 /month
Corporate Hangar Complex in Building 9-P,O,H, G Exempt Separate Lease Agreement
MONTHLY AIRCRAFT TIE -DOWN / RAMP PARKING FEES
Applies to Based Aircraft with signed tie -down or ramp parking lease (West Apron, East Apron, Papa Apron)
MONTHLY
2023
$66.00
2024
$69.00
Grass
Single Engine Piston
$95.00
$99.00
Twin Engine Piston
$141.00
$145.00
Turboprop
$235.00
Negotiated by Airport Director
Small Jet - Class 1/2
$290.00
Negotiated by Airport Director
Medium Jet - Class 3/4
Negotiated by Airport Director
Large Aircraft - Class 5/6
Negotiated by Airport Director
TRANSIENT RAMP FEES / OVERNIGHT AIRCRAFT PARKING FEES
Note: Applicable to short-term, transient visitor parking on airport -owned aprons such as portions of West Apron, East Apron, Terminal Apron,
Firehouse Apron and Papa Apron. Does not apply to airport tenants, customers and users of separately leased areas such as Rider Jet
Center FBO. Plane Care. SNC. etc. Rates and charges of the Rider Jet Center FBO are not included in this fee grherlule
2023
2024
Single Engine Piston
$14.00
$15.00
Twin Engine Piston
$19.00
$20.00
Turboprop
$24.00
$100.00
Small Helicopter (< 20,000 Ibs MGTOW)
N/A
$24.00
Large Helicopter (> 20,000 Ibs MGTOW)
N/A
$100.00
Small Jet - Class 1/2
$30.00
$200.00
Mid -Sized Jet - Class 3/4
$35.00
$300.00
Large Jet - Class 5
$111.00
$400.00
Large Aircraft - Class 6
N/A
$450.00
LANDING FEES
Class MGTOW in Ibs 2023
1
6,500 - 10,999
$13.50
2
11,000 - 15,999
$19.00
3
16,000 - 33,999
$26.00
4
34,000 - 65,000
$37.00
5
66,000 - 99,999
$61.00
6
100,000 - up
^Note: Landing fees do not apply to locally -based, state, federal or military aircraft.
MGTOW = refers to an aircraft's Maximum Gross Take Off Weight
2024
$15.00
$30.00
$50.00
$100.00
$150.00
$200.00
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Approval of Water and Sewer Rates FY2024
PRESENTATION DATE: May 16, 2023
PRESENTATION BY: Mark Bradshaw, Director, Environmental Management; Michelle
Gordon, Chief Financial Officer
RECOMMENDED MOTION: To adopt the proposed water and sewer rate schedule for
FY2024.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: The Board of County Commissioners conducted a public hearing on
April 25, 2023 and heard public testimony, if any, concerning the proposed modification of
water and sewer rates.
DISCUSSION: Water and Sewer revenue requirements show that an increase in water rates is
necessary to facilitate the Department of Water Quality’s long-range financial plans. At this
time, an increase in sewer rates is not necessary. The presented rate schedule for FY2024 is
based on these long-range plans.
FISCAL IMPACT: Rate changes project a revenue impact of $26,400 for Water.
CONCURRENCES: N/A
ALTERNATIVES: Fund the budgetary gap with an alternate method.
ATTACHMENTS: Summary of Utility Rates; Resolution
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: N/A
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
RESOLUTION NO. RS‐2023‐___
Establishment of Rates, Fees, & Charges
Department of Water Quality (FY2024)
RECITALS
In accordance with Section 6‐301 et seq. of the Code of the Public Local Laws of Washington
County, Maryland, the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland (the
“Board”), may, following a public hearing, establish or modify a fee, rate, charge, levy, or assessment
for the treatment, collection, or distribution of water or sewage.
The staff of the Washington County Department of Water Quality has recommended that
certain charges be modified.
A public hearing was held on April 25, 2023, following due notice by advertisement of the
Board’s intention to modify these charges.
Any public comment received was reviewed and carefully considered.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND, that the utility rates shall be as set forth in the
attached Schedule of Utility Rates for FY 2024, and other fees and charges shall be as set forth in the
attached Schedule of Fees & Charges for FY 2024; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND, that all previous resolutions adopted by the Board
relating to water and sewer utility rates, fees, and charges, are hereby repealed.
Adopted this ______ day of _________, 2023.
Effective the 1st day of July, 2023.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND
________________________________ BY: _____________________________________
John F. Barr, President
Approved as to form
and legal sufficiency: Mail to: Office of the County Attorney
100 W. Washington Street, Suite 1101
________________________________ Hagerstown, MD 21740
Kirk C. Downey
County Attorney
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY | SOLID WASTE | ENGINEERING SERVICES
SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR FY2024
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023
FULL SERVICE SEWER & WATER RATES
Base for 6,000 gal Per Account Quarterly Sewer Rates Quarterly Water Rates
Residential Full Service $132.92 $108.35
Commercial I Full Service $137.98 $108.43
Commercial II Full Service $140.76 $154.65
Commercial III Full Service $140.76 N/A
Volunteer Service $132.92 $108.35
Volume per 1,000 gal Quarterly Sewer Rates Quarterly Water Rates
Residential Full Service $8.14 $13.61
Commercial I Full Service $8.69 $12.47
Commercial II Full Service $9.88 $11.24
Commercial III Full Service $6.79 N/A
Volunteer Service $8.14 $13.61
CITY / COUNTY JOINT SERVICE SEWER AREA
Residential/Commercial Collection Service $62.13 - per quarter - All additional charges are from the City of
Hagerstown
MISC. FEES
Non-Metered Sewer Charge $181.76 - per quarter
Non-Metered Water Charge $190.01 - per quarter
Sewer Wholesale (Per 1,000 gallons) $8.02
Deduct Meter Fee $25 - per quarter
BAY RESTORATION FUND FEE
Residential $15 - per quarter
Commercial The Fee will be calculated based on water usage or wastewater generated,
converted into EDU's and billed at the rate of $5 per month per EDU
DELINQUENT ACCOUNT SEWER & WATER BILLING FEES
Maintenance fee for delinquent account
$30
Assessed when the account is not paid within the 10-day period following
the late notice.
Service Disconnect or Reconnect $50
Service Disconnect or Reconnect
(non-business hours) $75
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY | SOLID WASTE | ENGINEERING SERVICES
SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR FY2024
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023
ALLOCATION FEES
Joint Sewer Service Connection Fee
$2500
Sewer service connection fee for areas jointly served by the City of
Hagerstown and the Wash. Co. Dept. of Water Quality. For Example,
Maugansville, Fountainhead & Pangborn.
Allocation Fee for Sewer Service Connection $7,200
Allocation Fee for Water Service Connection $2,700
Meter Fee for Water
$325
This fee is in addition to the Allocation Fee for Water Service and is the
direct cost of the water meter. Price is subject to change depending on
the direct cost of the meter.
Infrastructure Management Program Fee
$400 per Sewer EDU
This fee is in addition to the Allocation Fee for Sewer Service and is to
help fund the cost of the emergency alarm communications system
infrastructure.
Infrastructure Development Fee $1,000 per Sewer EDU
This fee is in addition to the Allocation Fee for Sewer Service.
Cedar Springs Infrastructure Development Fee
$1,000 per acre or per Sewer EDU, whichever is greater
This fee is in addition to the Allocation Fee for Sewer Service and is only
for sewer connections that flows to the Cedar Springs Pump Station.
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
Design Review Fees - Drawings
One/two lot simplified subdivision plat $25
Multiple lot subdivision development plan or
preliminary $25 (per drawing)
Multiple lot subdivision combined Preliminary/Final $100 (per drawing)
Multiple lot subdivision - final plat(s) $25 (per set of drawings)
Architectural/Technical $150 (per drawing)
Design Review Fees - Specification Water
Water distribution $100 (per set)
Water Supply, Treatment or Storage $150 (per set)
Booster pump station $150 (per set)
Design Review Fees - Specification Sewer
Sewer Collection - Gravity all types $100 (per set)
Sewer Collection – Pressure $150 (per set)
Sewage Pump Station $150 (per set)
Sewage Treatment Plant (all sizes) $200 (per set)
Permits
Filing of and tracking of each NPDES, MDE and SHA
Permits $25
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY | SOLID WASTE | ENGINEERING SERVICES
SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR FY2024
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023
LABORATORY ANALYSIS
SAMPLE COLLECTION $25 - Per Sample (Specialty samples require additional charges)
ORGANIC ANALYSIS
*FORMALDEHYDE $225 *PAINT FILTER TEST $13
TOTAL ORGANIC CARBON $30 *SEMI-VOLATILES (EPA 625 & EPA 525) $170
*TCLP, HERBICIDES $100 *ACID/BASE NEUTRALS (EPA 8260) $225
*TCLP, PESTICIDES $100 *PESTICIDES & PCB's (EPA 608) $80
*TCLP, SEMIVOLATILES $250 *HERBICIDES $125
*TCLP, VOC'S $120 *BTEX $50
*VOLATILE ORGANICS (EPA 524 or EPA 624) $100 *MTBE $50
TTO's VOC, Semi Volatiles, Dioxin, Pest. and Herb. $645 *TPH $50
TRIHALOMETHANES $55 HALOACETIC ACIDS (HAA5) $90
PESTICIDE / PCBs 508 $250 BTEX OR MTBE Method 602 $50
*DIOXIN $300 *GROSS BETA + GROSS ALPHA $80
HERBICIDES $125 *IGNITABILITY TEST ON SOLID $20
*CHLOROFORM $80
INORGANIC ANALYSIS
ACIDITY $15 NITRATE+NITRITE $16
ACID/ALKALINITY $25 *ODOR $15
ALKALINITY $17 OIL & GREASE $38
AMMONIA NITROGEN $16 ORTHO PHOSPHORUS $19
BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND (BOD) $25 PH (CORROSIVITY) $6
CALCIUM $14 SETTLEABLE SOLID $10
CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND (COD) $35 SULFATE $24
CHLORINE (FREE OR TOTAL) $8 SULFIDE $24
CHLORIDE $22 SULFITE $24
*COLOR $15 *SURFACTANTS $50
S. CONDUCTANCE $11 TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS (TDS) $20
T. CO2 $15 TOTAL KJELDAHL NITROGEN $22
T. CO2 & BI-CARBONATE (BY NOMOGRAPH) $18 TOTAL PHOSPHORUS $22
*CYANIDE $35 TOTAL SOLIDS $15
DISSOLVED OXYGEN $8 TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS (TSS) $12
FLUORIDE $19 TOTAL TOXICITY (MICROTOX) $50
HARDNESS $13 TURBIDITY $8
*HEXAVALENT-CHROMIUM $25 VOLATILES SOLIDS (INCLUDING TS) $20
*PHENOL $25 POT ASH (POTASSIUM & CALCULATION) $30
*FLASHPOINT $25 TOTAL N (TKN+NO3+NO2) $38
ORTHO-PHOSPHOROUS $19 PERCENT SOLIDS $16
NITRATE $16 *Subcontracted test - price may change, as contracted
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY | SOLID WASTE | ENGINEERING SERVICES
SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR FY2024
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023
LABORATORY ANALYSIS FEES
METAL ANALYSIS BY FLAME AA (Parts Per Million) & GRAPHITE FURNACE AA (Parts Per Billion)
ALUMINUM $12 NICKEL (FLAA/GFAA) $12/$24
*ANTIMONY $12/$24 POTASSIUM (FLAA) $12/$24
ARSENIC (GFAA) $12/$24 SELENIUM (GFAA) $12/$24
BARIUM (FLAA/GFAA) $12/$24 SILICON (FLAA/GFAA) $12/$24
CADMIUM (FLAA/GFAA) $12/$24 SILVER (FLAA/GFAA) $12/$24
CHROMIUM (FLAA/GFAA) $12/$24 *TCLP, METALS $50
COPPER (FLAA/GFAA) $12 *TIN $12
IRON (FLAA) $12 *TITANIUM $12
LEAD (FLAA/GFAA) $12/$24 *VANADIUM $12
MAGNESIUM (FLAA) $12/$24 ZINC (FLAA/GFAA) $12
MANGANESE (FLAA/GFAA) $12/$24 SAMPLE PREP. DISSOLVED METALS $10
MERCURY (COLD VAPOR) $24 SAMPLE PREP. FOR METAL DIGESTION $25
MOLYBDENUM $12 *Subcontracted test - price may change, as contracted
MICROBIOLOGY
CRYPTOSPORIDIUM / GIARDIA $850 SAMPLE DILUTION $10
E. COLI/FECAL COLIFORM (MPN, EC, MUG) $35 TOTAL COLIFORM/E. COLI COLILERT COUNT $35
HETEROTROPHIC PLATE COUNT $35 TOTAL COLIFORM/E. COLI - PRESENT/ABSENT $35
RUSH SAMPLE FEE FOR POSITIVE TEST $20 TOTAL COLIFORM (MPN) $35
WASTEWATER INDUSTRIAL PRETREATMENT PROGRAM PERMIT FEES
Permit Application Fees
Significant Industrial User $300
Flows greater than 25,000 gal/day or deemed significant by MDE
Non Significant Industrial User $150
Flows less than 25,000 gal/day
Permit Maintenance Fees
Fees are based upon industrial process wastewater flow and are collected on an annual basis
Less than 1,000 gal/day $250
1,000 to 9,999 gal/day $500
10,000 to 25,000 gal/day $1,000
Greater than 25,000 gal/day $2,000
WASTEWATER SLUDGE PROCESSING FEES (Sludge Dewatering)
Sludge less than 4% solids $0.06 per gal with a minimum charge for 1,000 gal
Sludge between 4% to 7% solids $0.06 per gal with a min charge for 1,000 gallons, plus landfill tipping fee
Sludge greater than 7% Unable to process
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY | SOLID WASTE | ENGINEERING SERVICES
SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR FY2024
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023
DEFINITIONS
Allocation Fee for Sewer / Water Service Connection - A reservation for a building, residence or project to draw a prescribed amount of water from
the drinking water system and/or to discharge a prescribed amount of flow to the sewer system. This fee helps offset the capi tal costs of new
treatment facilities, water distribution lines, water tanks, sewer capacity expansion improvements, etc. The Allocation Fee for Sewer / Water Service
Connections is charged on an Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU) basis projected for the project.
Base for 6000 gal Per Account - All Washington County full service sewer and/or drinking water customers are charged a base fee every quarter.
The fee includes the cost of infrastructure to provide water and/or sewer services and the operating costs associ ated with providing that service.
These are fixed costs to serve each customer no matter how much wastewater is produced or water drinking water is consumed. Customers are also
charged a volume fee for every 1000 gallons over the 6000 gallon base.
Bay Restoration Fund / BRA Fee - Senate Bill 320 (Bay Restoration Fund) was signed into law on May 26, 2004. The Chesapeake Bay has
experienced a decline in water quality due to over enrichment of nutrients (mainly phosphorus and nitrogen). Effluent from wastewater treatment
plants is one of the top three major contributors of nutrients entering the Bay (urban and agricultural runoffs are the other two). The purpose of the
bill is to create a dedicated fund, financed by wastewater treatment plant users, to upgrade Maryland’s wastewater treatment plants with
enhanced nutrient removal (ENR) technology so they are capable of achieving wastewater effluent quality of 3 mg/l total nitrogen and 0.3 mg/l total
phosphorus. The signing of this bill initiated Maryland’s efforts to further reduce nitrogen and phosphorus loading in the Bay by over 7.5 million
pounds of nitrogen per year and over 260 thousand pounds of phosphorus per year, which represent over one -third of Maryland’s commitment
under the Chesapeake Bay 2000 Agreement.
Cedar Springs Infrastructure Development Fee - The Cedar Spring Pump station was funded by the general fund. This fee is applied directly to the
general fund.
City / County Joint Service Sewer Area - Sewer service areas jointly served by the City of Hagerstown and the Wash. Co. Dept. of Water Quality. For
Example, Maugansville, Fountainhead & Pangborn. Washington County is responsible for the sewer pipes / pumping stations and Hagerstown is
responsible for the sewer treatment. The sewer flow goes to Hagerstown's treatment plant.
Commercial I - Commercial customers (2 EDU's)
Commercial II - Commercial customers (3 or more EDU's)
Deduct Meter Fee - Metered water that does not enter the sewer system and is not conveyed to the treatment plant. For example, fountain soda
machines at a convenience stores. The meter is read quarterly and deducted from the sewer bill.
EDU - The Equivalent Dwelling Unit is a unit of measure used to equate flow demand to an equivalent of one single family home. An Equivalent
Dwelling Unit is assumed to be equal to 200 gallons each per day of water use and sanitary sewage production.
Infrastructure Management Program Fee - This fee provides for upgrades to the wireless communications infrastructure on Washington County
owned sewer systems (Emergency Alarms & Communications).
Joint Sewer Service Connection Fee - Sewer service connection fee for areas jointly served by the City of Hagerstown and the Wash. Co. Dept. of
Water Quality. For Example, Maugansville, Fountainhead & Pangborn. This fee helps offset the capital costs of upgrading the sewer system and for
routine/emergency maintenance.
Laboratory Analysis Fees - Washington County Dept. of Water Quality operates a state certified lab that offers drinking water & wastewater lab
testing to businesses, municipalities and area residents.
Non Metered Sewer Charge - This charge is applied when the customer does not have a water meter. Sewer billing is based on metered water
usage. For example, a customer that has a private well and Washington County sewer service.
Residential/Commercial Collection Service - This flat rate charge from Washington County Dept. of Water Quality is to cover the cost of
routine/emergency maintenance of sewer infrastructure in the City/County Joint Service Area. All other charges are billed by the City of
Hagerstown.
Residential Full Service Sewer - Washington County Dept. Water Quality provides sewer collections and treatment services.
Residential Full Service Water - Washington County Dept of Water Quality provides drinking water treatment and distribution services.
Sewer Wholesale - Washington County Dept. of Water Quality bills the customer at a wholesale rate. For example, The Town of Smithsburg and
Williamsport are wholesale sewer customers.
Volume per 1000 gal - All Washington County full service sewer and/or drinking water customers are charged a volume rate per every 1000 gallons
above the base of 6000 gallons. The volume charge covers the cost of sewer and/or drinking water treatment and supports the construction,
operation and maintenance of the sewer and/or drinking water systems.
Volunteer Service - Water and/or sewer rates for volunteer fire dept., EMS, etc..
Wastewater Industrial Pretreatment Program Fees - Washington County. Dept. of Water Quality administers the Industrial Pretreatment permits
for industrial wastewater dischargers in Washington County.
Wastewater Sludge Processing Fees - Washington County Dept. of Water Quality offers sludge dewatering services to local wastewater treatment
plants. Sludge is a byproduct of the wastewater treatment process and to be safety disposed of the sludge is dewatered in a mechanical/chemical
process and transported to the landfill.
Washington County, Maryland
Department of Water Quality
Proposed Rates for FY 2024
4.7% Revenue Increase
Water Rates
Current Proposed
Retail Classes Quarterly Quarterly Increase
Rates Rates % $
Base for 6,000 gal
Res Full Service 107.15 108.35 1.1%1.20
Comm I Full Service 108.43 108.43 0.0%0.00
Comm II Full Service 133.93 154.65 15.5%20.72
Volunteer Service 107.15 108.35 1.1%1.20
Volume per 1,000 gal
Res Full Service 12.40 13.61 9.8%1.21
Comm I Full Service 12.47 12.47 0.0%0.00
Comm II Full Service 9.63 11.24 16.7%1.61
Volunteer Service 12.40 13.61 9.8%1.21
Non-metered Accounts 181.55 190.01 4.7%8.46
Charge for 12,000 gal Per Quarter - Average Residential Customer
Increase
Current Proposed % $
Base Charge (6,000 gal)107.15 108.35 1.1%1.20
Vol Charge (6,000 gal)74.40 81.66 9.8%7.26
Total bill 181.55 190.01 4.7%8.46
Washington County, Maryland
Department of Water Quality
Proposed Rates for FY 2024
0.0% Revenue Increase
Sewer Rates
Current Proposed
Retail Classes Quarterly Quarterly Increase
Rates Rates % $
Base for 6,000 gal
Res Full Service 132.92 132.92 0.0%0.00
Comm I Full Service 137.98 137.98 0.0%0.00
Comm II Full Service 140.76 140.76 0.0%0.00
Comm III Full Service 140.76 140.76 0.0%0.00
Volunteer Service 132.92 132.92 0.0%0.00
Res/Comm Coll Ser 62.13 62.13 0.0%0.00
Volume per 1,000 gal
Res Full Service 8.14 8.14 0.0%0.00
Comm I Full Service 8.69 8.69 0.0%0.00
Comm II Full Service 9.88 9.88 0.0%0.00
Comm III Full Service 6.79 6.79 0.0%0.00
Volunteer Service 8.14 8.14 0.0%0.00
Res/Comm Coll Ser n/a n/a n/a n/a
Non-metered Accounts 181.76 181.76 0.0%0.00
Current Proposed
Wholesale Class Per 1,000 Gal Per 1,000 Gal Increase
Rates Rates % $
All Wholesale Customers 8.02 8.02 0.0%0.00
Miscellaneous Deduct Meter Fee - $25.00 per quarter
Charge for 12,000 gal Per Quarter - Average Residential Customer
Increase
Current Proposed % $
Base Charge (6,000 gal)132.92 132.92 0.0%0.00
Vol Charge (6,000 gal)48.84 48.84 0.0%0.00
Total bill 181.76 181.76 0.0%0.00
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Approval of FY2024 Operating and Capital Budgets
PRESENTATION DATE: May 16, 2023
PRESENTATION BY: Michelle Gordon, Chief Financial Officer
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt the proposed FY2024 Operating and Capital
Budgets as presented.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: The Board of County Commissioners conducted a public budget and tax
rate hearing on May 9 at 6:00 P.M and heard public testimony on the proposed FY2024
Operating and Capital Budgets.
DISCUSSION: The FY2024 budget process has been a collaborative effort where the Office of
Budget & Finance worked alongside departments, the administration, and the BOCC. The
FY2024 final proposed budget increased 3.97% over FY2023 and provides increased funding for
education; to transition EMS services to County operations; to provide additional funding to
outside organizations that provide additional services to our citizens as well as adding funds to
our Capital plan to meet the County’s infrastructure needs.
FISCAL IMPACT: See attached for budget summary and fiscal impact.
CONCURRENCES: N/A
ALTERNATIVES: Offer changes to the proposed budget.
ATTACHMENTS: Summary of All Funds
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: N/A
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
FY23 FY24
Operating Budget Operating Budget
Approved Proposed
Operating Funds:
Major Operating Funds:
General Fund $262,814,130 $281,060,350 $18,246,220 6.94%
Highway Fund $11,769,470 $13,042,150 $1,272,680 10.81%
Solid Waste Fund $9,056,160 $9,874,630 $818,470 9.04%
Utility Administration Fund $5,128,950 $5,937,750 $808,800 15.77%
Water Fund $1,209,420 $1,755,960 $546,540 45.19%
Sewer Fund $12,092,680 $13,863,400 $1,770,720 14.64%
Pretreatment Fund $472,860 $345,600 $(127,260)(26.91)%
Public Transit Fund $2,885,310 $3,133,780 $248,470 8.61%
Airport Fund $2,180,910 $3,095,120 $914,210 41.92%
Black Rock Golf Course Fund $1,186,120 $1,356,720 $170,600 14.38%
$308,796,010 $333,465,460 $24,669,450 7.99%
Restricted Funds:
Hotel Rental Tax Fund $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $0 0.00%
Cascade Town Centre Fund $157,650 $132,450 $(25,200)(15.98)%
Agricultural Education Center Fund $248,270 $290,100 $41,830 16.85%
Grant Management Fund $451,420 $525,670 $74,250 16.45%
Inmate Welfare Fund $547,320 $564,090 $16,770 3.06%
Gaming Fund $2,491,000 $2,295,370 $(195,630)(7.85)%
Land Preservation Fund $2,458,250 $2,519,700 $61,450 2.50%
HEPMPO Fund $584,570 $573,110 $(11,460)(1.96)%
Contraband Fund $5,070 $0 $(5,070)(100.00)%
$8,943,550 $8,900,490 $(43,060)(0.48)%
Total Operating Funds $317,739,560 $342,365,950 $24,626,390 7.75%
Capital Funds:
Capital Improvement Plan $65,402,000 $56,004,000 $(9,398,000)(14.37)%
Total Budgeted Funds $383,141,560 $398,369,950 $15,228,390 3.97%
Washington County, Maryland
Summary for All Funds
FY24 Proposed
FY23 vs. FY24
$ Change % Change
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Emergency Management Performance Grant– Approval to Submit Application and
Accept Awarded Funding
PRESENTATION DATE: May 16, 2023
PRESENTATION BY: Tom Brown, Jr., Director of Emergency Management and Nicole
Phillips, Grant Manager
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the submission of the application to the
Maryland Department of Emergency Management in the amount of $102,925.49 and accept
funding as awarded.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: The purpose of the Emergency Management Performance Grant
(EMPG) Program is to provide federal funds to states to assist state, local, tribal and territorial
emergency management agencies to obtain the resources required to support the National
Preparedness Goals associated with the areas and core capabilities. The awarded funds from this
grant will completely fund the Emergency Management Planner position, the County’s mass
notification system, and allow for Emergency Management personnel to participate in training
programs.
DISCUSSION: The performance period for this federal grant is October 1, 2023 through June
30, 2025. There is a 100% match requirement associated with this grant which is covered by the
Director of Emergency Management wages and benefits.
Wages & Benefits Match $102,925.49
Operational Expenses $102,925.49
Total $205,850.98
FISCAL IMPACT: Provides $102,925.49 for Emergency Management related expenses
which may otherwise be added to the Emergency Management budget. Matching funds will be
in the form of budgeted salaries which is subject to approval in the County’s operating budget
for FY24.
CONCURRENCES: Susan Buchanan Director, Office of Grant Management
ALTERNATIVES: Deny approval for submission of this request
ATTACHMENTS: N/A
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: State Homeland Security Grant Program– Approval to Submit Grant Application
and Accept Awarded Funding
PRESENTATION DATE: May 16, 2023
PRESENTATION BY: Tom Brown, Jr., Director of Emergency Management and Nicole
Phillips, Grant Manager
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the submission of FY23 State Homeland
Security Grant to the Maryland Department of Emergency Management in the amount of
$202,602.08 and accept funding as awarded.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: The State Homeland Security Grant program is administered by the
Federal Emergency Management Agency and passes through the State Emergency Management
Agency to be distributed to local jurisdictions. The program is intended to enhance and maintain
current Homeland Security initiatives as they pertain to prevention, preparedness, response,
recovery, and mitigation. The grant will pay partial salary for the Emergency Management
Specialist, the cost of a part time position within the Washington County Sheriff's Office for
Incident Management Team coordination and projects and other costs which include training,
equipment, public outreach and response capabilities.
DISCUSSION: The Office of Grant Management has reviewed the grant guidelines. The
performance period for this federal grant is September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2026. There
is no matching fund requirement associated with this grant; however at least 35% of the grant
funds must be spent on law enforcement related tasks or equipment.
Wages & Benefits $80,000.00
Operational Expenses $102,602.08
Total $202,602.08
FISCAL IMPACT: Provides $202,602.08 for Emergency Management related expenses which
may otherwise be charged to the Emergency Management budget.
CONCURRENCES: Susan Buchanan Director, Office of Grant Management
ALTERNATIVES: Deny approval for submission of this request
ATTACHMENTS: N/A
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: N/A
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
Washington County
of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
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Agenda Report Form
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Intent to Convey Real Property
PRESENTATION DATE: May 16, 2023
PRESENTATION BY: Todd Moser, Real Property Administrator, Division of Engineering
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt the ordinance declaring property consisting of +/- 0.11
acres situated on the west side of Artizan Street in Williamsport as surplus, and approve the conveyance
of the same, and authorize the execution of the necessary documentation to finalize the conveyance for
$5,000.00.
REPORT -IN -BRIEF: Notice of the County's intent to convey the property was duly advertised on
April 24, May 1, and May 8, 2023. Staff is ready to transfer the property.
DISCUSSION: The adjoining property owner Williamsport Storage Bins, Inc. approached the County
about acquiring the property. Property records indicate the State conveyed the property to the County as
part of the Artizan Street conveyance. There are no future plans for the property. An easement would be
reserved over the existing macadam portion of the property for County vehicles to have the ability to turn
around at the end of the road (for maintenance along Artizan Street).
FISCAL IMPACT: Income from sale of property
CONCURRENCES: Director of Public Works
ALTERNATIVES: Keep as County property
ATTACHMENTS: Aerial Map, Ordinance
AUDIOVISUAL NEEDS: Aerial Map
South Artizan Street
ORDINANCE NO. ORD-2023-
AN ORDINANCE TO DECLARE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO APPROVE THE CONVEYANCE OF SAID
REAL PROPERTY
BE IT ORDAINED by the County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
(the "County"), as follows:
1. It is hereby established and declared that the real property described in Exhibit
A (the "Property") is no longer needed for a public purpose or a public use.
2. The County believes that it is in the best interest of the citizens of Washington
County to convey the Property and Notice of Intention of Washington County to Convey Real
Property was duly advertised pursuant to Section 1-301, Code of the Public Local Laws of
Washington County, Maryland, in The Herald -Mail, a daily newspaper of general circulation,
on April 24, May 1, and May 8, 2023.
3. The President of the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County,
Maryland, and the County Attorney are hereby, authorized and directed to execute and attest,
respectively, for and on behalf of the County, a deed conveying the Property to Williamsport
Storage Bins, Inc., for the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), and the Real Property
Administrator is authorized to execute on behalf of the County any HUD-1 settlement
statement and any other documents necessary to consummate the transaction.
ADOPTED this day of 2023.
ATTEST:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND
Im
Kirk C. Downey, County Attorney John F. Barr, President
Approved as to form
and legal sufficiency:
Zachary J. Kieffer
Assistant County Attorney
EXHIBIT A
Situate on the west side of South Artizan Street, approximately 1100 feet south of the
intersection with Kenilworth Avenue, in Election District No. 2, Washington County,
Maryland, and being more particularly described in accordance with a survey made by
Frederick, Seibert and Associates, as follows:
Beginning at a point in the west marginal line of South Artizan Street, said point being
S 04 degrees 17 minutes 40 seconds East 100.00 feet from an iron pipe located at the point of
beginning of Property No. 1 of the parcel of land conveyed by Yorkshire Partners, LLC, to
Williamsport Storage Bins, Inc., by deed dated April 8, 2022, recorded in the Land Records of
Washington County, Maryland, in Liber 6983, folio 213, thence with the west marginal line of
South Artizan Street, with bearings in agreement with Maryland Grid North, S 04 degrees 17
minutes 40 seconds East 115.69 feet to the point of intersection of said marginal line with the
right of way of through highway line of Maryland Routes 63 and 68, as shown on Maryland
State Roads Commission Plat 29830, thence with the through highway right of way line N 40
degrees 57 minutes 51 seconds West 144.24 feet to a point, thence leaving said right of way
line and with the lands now or formerly of Williamsport Storage Bins, Inc. (Liber 6983, folio
213, Property No. 2), N 85 degrees 42 minutes 20 seconds East 86.14 feet to the point of
beginning.
Containing 4983 square feet or 0.11 acre of land, more or less.
Said lands are conveyed subject to and together with, any and all conditions,
restrictions, easements, or rights of ways of record and applicable thereto.
Said lands being part of the lands conveyed by the Maryland State Highway
Administration to Washington County, Maryland.
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Contract Award (PUR-1481 Task Order 16) – Washington County Agriculture
Education Center Indoor Multipurpose Building Commissioning Services
PRESENTATION DATE: May 16, 2023
PRESENTATION BY: Rick F. Curry, CPPO, Director, Purchasing Department; Andrew
Eshleman, P.E., Director, Division of Public Works
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to award the contract for the Agriculture Education Center
Indoor Multipurpose Building Commissioning services to the lowest responsible, responsive
bidder, Kibart, a Bowman Company, LLC of Towson, MD who submitted the total lump sum bid
in the amount of $81,850.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: The work to be performed under this project includes integrated system
design review, functional performance and testing, training, and operation and maintenance of the
building mechanical, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, lighting, fire alarm, automated lavatory and
facility systems for a new approximately 45,000 square foot multipurpose building designed to US
Green Building Council LEED Silver standards.
The Commissioning Agent shall be contracted directly by the County and represent our interests
in the design, construction, and warranty phases of the project. The request for services was
solicited to the four remaining consultant teams under the County’s Contract PUR-1481 Facility
Design Services. Three (3) bids were submitted as indicated on the attached bid tabulation matrix.
DISCUSSION: The design contract for the facility was awarded on March 7th, 2023. The
Commissioning Agent is integrated into the design process all the way through the operation and
maintenance of the building. A major focus of the building design and LEED compliance will be
energy efficiency and resource management. Not only are these major contributing point
categories in the LEED design requirements, but will provide short and long term benefits in
reducing the onsite water/sewer system sizes and long term energy resource demand and costs.
The Commissioning agent must be an independent third-party professional that is involved in the
building design, construction and shop drawing review, system testing and performance,
coordination with manufacturers, and establishing training and operational and maintenance plans.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are budgeted in the Division’s Capital Improvement Project (CIP)
account 30-11900-BLD112.
CONCURRENCES: N/A
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
ATTACHMENTS: Bid Matrix Tabulation
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: N/A
Kibart, a Bowman Company, LLC Towson, MD 81,850.00$
Alban Engineering, LLC Hunt Valley, MD 150,500.00$
Burdette, Koehler, Murphy and Associates, Inc.
Baltimore, MD 178,050.00$
Vendor Total Lump Sum
PUR‐1481 Facility Design Services
Agriculture Education Center Multipurpose Indoor Building Commissioning
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchase (INTG-23-0119) One (1) New 2022 Ford
F350 Pick Up Truck
PRESENTATION DATE: May 16, 2023
PRESENTATION BY: Rick Curry, CPPO, Director, Purchasing Department; Mark Bradshaw,
P.E., Division Director, Environmental Management.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to authorize by Resolution, for the Department of Water
Quality to purchase one (1) New 2022 Ford F-350, Super Duty XL Regular Cab Pick Up Truck
with a Utility Body from Apple Ford Lincoln Mercury of Columbia, MD for a total cost of $57,969
and to utilize another jurisdiction’s contract that was awarded by Baltimore County, MD
Government, (Contract 00004504) to Apple Ford Lincoln Mercury.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: The Code of Public Laws of Washington County, Maryland (the Public
Local Laws) 1-106.3 provides that the Board of County Commissioners may procure goods and
services through a contract entered into by another governmental entity, in accordance with the
terms of the contract, regardless of whether the County was a part to the original contract. If the
Board of County Commissioners determines that participation by Washington County would result
in cost benefits or administrative efficiencies, it could approve the procurement of the equipment
in accordance with the Public Local Laws referenced above that participation would result in cost
benefits or in administrative efficiencies.
The County will benefit from the direct cost savings in the purchase of this equipment because of
the economies of scale this contract has leveraged. Additionally, the County will realize savings
through administrative efficiencies as a result of not preparing, soliciting and evaluating a bid.
Acquisition of the vehicle by utilizing the Baltimore County Government contract and eliminating
our county’s bid process would result in administrative and cost savings for the Water Quality
Department and Purchasing Department in preparing specifications.
DISCUSSION: N/A
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are budgeted in the department’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
budget account 37-40010-VEH007.
CONCURRENCES: N/A
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
ATTACHMENTS: Apple Ford Lincoln Mercury’s, Quote Dated March 27, 2023
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
Fleet/Government Sales
8800 Stanford Blvd. Columbia, MD 21045
MARCH 27, 2023
Quote for 2022 Ford F-350 Regular Cab Utility Riding Baltimore County Contract # 00004504
Vehicle 2022 Ford F-350 4X4 $62,500
6.2 6.2 V8 Gas
UTL 9’ Knapheide Utility Body
STOCK 227587F
GPC GOVERNMENT PRICE CONCESSION -$3,100
BCD BALTIMORE COUNTY CONTRACT DISCOUNT -$1,450
TT TEMP TAG $19
Color OXFORD WHITE
Interior VINLY 40/20/40
Delivery Days 7
Net Price: $57,969
Please contact me with any questions, changes, or to finalize your order. I look forward to hearing from
you. You can reach me at 443-539-1281 or by e -mail at: NRuby@AppleFord.com.
Thank you,
Noah Ruby
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RESOLUTION NO. RS-2023-
(Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchase [INTG-23-0119] One [1] New 2022 Ford F350
Pick Up Truck)
RECITALS
The Code of Public Local Laws of Washington County, Maryland (the “Public Local
Laws”), §1-106.3, provides that the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County,
Maryland (the “Board”), “may procure goods and services through a contract entered into by
another governmental entity in accordance with the terms of the contract, regardless of whether
the county was a party to the original contract.”
Subsection (c) of §1-106.3 provides that “A determination to allow or participate in an
intergovernmental cooperative purchasing arrangement under subsection (b) of this section shall
be by resolution and shall either indicate that the participation will provide cost benefits to the
county or result in administrative efficiencies and savings or provide other justifications for the
arrangement.”
The Department of Environmental Management is requesting to purchase one (1) new
2022 Ford F-350, Super Duty XL Regular Cab Pick Up Truck with a Utility Body from Apple Ford
Lincoln Mercury of Columbia, Maryland, and to utilize another jurisdiction’s contract that was
awarded by Baltimore County, Maryland, Government (Contract 0004504), for a total cost of
$57,969.
Utilizing the Baltimore County, Maryland Government contract and eliminating the
County’s bid process result in administrative and cost savings for the Department of
Environmental Management. The County will benefit with direct cost savings because of the
economy of scale the aforementioned contract has leveraged. Additionally, the County will
realize administrative efficiencies and savings as a result of not preparing, soliciting, and
evaluating bids.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board, pursuant to §1-106.3 of the Public
Local Laws, that the Department of Environmental Management is authorized to purchase one
(1) new 2022 Ford F-350, Super Duty XL Regular Cab Pick Up Truck with a Utility Body from
Apple Ford Lincoln Mercury of Columbia, Maryland, and to utilize the Baltimore County,
Maryland, Government Contract 0004504 for a total cost of $57,969.
Adopted and effective this ____ day of May, 2023.
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ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND
_____________________________ BY: ______________________________________
Kirk C. Downey, County Attorney John F. Barr, President
Approved as to form
and legal sufficiency: Mail to:
Office of the County Attorney
______________________________ 100 W. Washington Street, Suite 1101
Kirk C. Downey Hagerstown, MD 21740
County Attorney
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Rejection of Bids (PUR-1610) Grinder Pump Packages for Department of Water
Quality
PRESENTATION DATE: May 16, 2023
PRESENTATION BY: Rick F. Curry, CPPO, Purchasing Director; Mark Bradshaw, P. E.,
Director, Environmental Management
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to take action that is in the best interest of the County to
reject all the bids without prejudice for the Grinder Pump Packages due to the bid specifications
need revised and we are requesting permission to readvertise to solicit pricing for the grinder pump
packages.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: The Invitation to Bid (ITB) was advertised in the local newspaper, on the
County’s web site, and on the State of Maryland’s web site, “e-Maryland Marketplace
Advantage.” Six (6) bids were received on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. The procurement was for
eight (8) Liberty grinder systems packages. The systems are for inventory purposes.
DISCUSSION:
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
CONCURRENCES: Division Director of Environmental Management
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
ATTACHMENTS: N/A
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: N/A
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Sole Source Procurement Award (PUR-1622) for Western Maryland Consortium
Disconnected Youth Services in Washington County, Maryland
PRESENTATION DATE: May 16, 2023
PRESENTATION BY: Rick F. Curry, Director of Purchasing; Nicole Phillips, Grant Manager,
Office of Grant Management
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Motion to approve a Sole Source procurement to the Western
Maryland Consortium in the amount of $50,687 for enhancements to existing programing
offered to disconnected youth contingent upon approval of the funding award from the Governor’s
Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services and as approved by the Washington
County Local Management Board at its January 20, 2023 meeting.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: The purpose of the service to be provided is to fulfill the requirements
contained in a Community Partnership Agreement to be entered into and dated on or about July 1,
2023, by and between the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland and
the State of Maryland acting through the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and
Victim Services which, in turn, is acting through the Washington County Office of Grant
Management (OGM). The contract is for a one-year period commencing on July 1, 2023 and
ending June 30, 2024, with an option by the Board to renew for two (2) additional consecutive one
(1) year periods through fiscal year 2026. It is the intent of the Local Management Board supported
by the contract with the Governor’s Office to support the operations of the Western Maryland
Consortium for enhancements to existing programming offered to disconnected youth.
DISCUSSION: The OGM wishes to apply Section 1-106.2(a)(1) to the Code of Local Public
Laws of Washington County, Maryland, to the procurement requested. This section states that sole
source procurements are authorized and permissible when: (1) only one source exists that meets
the County’s requirements.
This request requires the approval of four (4) out of the five (5) Commissioners in order to proceed
with a sole source procurement. If approved, the following remaining steps of the process will
occur as outlined by the law: 1) Not more than ten (10) days after the execution and approval of a
contract under this section, the procurement agency shall publish a notice of award in a newspaper
of general circulation in the County, and 2) An appropriate record of the sole source procurement
shall be maintained as required.
FISCAL IMPACT: The total funding allocated is $50,687. No County funds are requested.
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
CONCURRENCES: The Local Management Board approves the submission of the proposal and
recommends the acceptance of the award. Director of Purchasing concurs as to the permitted use
of the Sole Source procurement request.
ALTERNATIVES: Deny approval for submission of this request
ATTACHMENTS: N/A
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: N/A
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Sole Source Procurement Award (PUR-1624) School Based Health Centers
PRESENTATION DATE: May 16, 2023
PRESENTATION BY: Rick F. Curry, Director of Purchasing; Nicole Phillips, Grant Manager,
Office of Grant Management
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to award a Sole Source procurement to Meritus Medical
Center in the amount of $254,194 for Operating expenses of School Based Health Centers operated
at Western Heights Middle School and South Hagerstown High School.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: The purpose of the service to be provided is to fulfill the requirements
contained in a grant agreement to be entered into and dated on or about July 1, 2023, by and
between the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland and the State of
Maryland acting through the Maryland State Department of Health which, in turn, is acting through
the Washington County Office of Grant Management (OGM). The contract is for a one-year period
commencing July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, with an option by the Board to renew for
two (2) additional consecutive years through fiscal year 2026. It is the intent of the Local
Management Board supported by the contract with the Maryland State Department of Health to
support the operations of the School Based Health Centers which is operated by Meritus Medical
Center.
DISCUSSION: The OGM wishes to apply Section 1-106.2(a)(1) of the Code of Local Public
Laws of Washington County, Maryland, to the procurement requested. This section states that
sole source procurements are authorized and permissible when: (1) Only one source exists that
meets the County’s requirements.
This request requires the approval of four (4) of the five (5) Commissioners in order to proceed
with a sole source procurement. If approved, the following remaining steps of the process will
occur as outlined by the law: 1) Not more than ten (10) days after the execution and approval of
a contract under this section, the procurement agency shall publish notice of the award in a
newspaper of general circulation in the County, and 2) An appropriate record of the sole source
procurement shall be maintained as required.
FISCAL IMPACT: The total funding allocated is $254,194. No county funds are requested.
CONCURRENCES: The Local Management Board recommends this award.
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
ATTACHMENTS: N/A
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