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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
July 10, 2018
OPEN AGENDA
09:00 A.M. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER, President Terry L. Baker
APPROVAL OF MINUTES –June 19, 2018
09:05 A.M. 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 a matter that concerns the proposal for a business
or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the State; to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice on a legal
matter.)
10:15 A.M. COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
10:20 A.M. REPORTS FROM COUNTY STAFF
10:30 A.M. CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
10:35 A.M. WELLNESS PROGRAM EVENT – 2018 WELLNESS FAIR – Deb Peyton, Deputy
Director of Human Resources, Brian Overcash, Safety Coordinator, Human Resources,
Jaime Dick, Director of Fitness & Recreation, and Danielle Weaver, Director of Public
Relations
10:40 A.M. BID AWARD (PUR-1383) PLUMBING AND HEATING MAINTENANCE
SERVICES – Brandi Naugle, Buyer, Purchasing Department and John Pennesi, Deputy
Director of Parks and Facilities
10:45 A.M. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATIONS Tina Wilson, Sr.
Grant Manager, Office of Grant Management
10:50 A.M. ADULT DAY REPORTING CENTER GRANT – APPROVAL TO SUBMIT
APPLICATION – Tina Wilson, Sr. Grant Manager, Office of Grant Management and
Major Craig Rowe, Washington County Sheriff’s Office
10:55 A.M. CONOCOCHEAGUE TREATMENT PLANT ENR UPGRADE – Mark Bradshaw,
Deputy Director, Division of Environmental Management
Terry L. Baker,
Jeffrey A. Cline, Vice
President
John F. Barr
Wayne K. Keefer
LeRoy E. Myers, Jr.
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11:00 A.M. PAUL F. AND PATRICIA B. MILLER CONSERVATION RESERVE
ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (CREP) EASEMENT PROPOSAL (REVISED) – Eric
Seifarth, Rural Preservation Administrator, Department of Planning & Zoning
11:05 A.M. DISCUSSION OF THE JANGHEUNG CLOVER CORPORATION LEASE IN
CONJUNCTION OF THE BOCC MEETING ON JUNE 19, 2018 – Wonro Lee, CEO,
JGBLI, Gunseon Lee, Chairman of JG Group, and Joe Lee, President, Washington
Realty Management
11:15 A.M. AUDIT REQUEST – Sara Greaves, CFO, Budget & Finance
11:25 A.M. CASCADE INVESTOR RELATIONS EXPENDITURES – Sara Greaves, CFO, Budget
& Finance
11:35 A.M. BUSINESS EXPENSE POLICY – REVISION – Sara Greaves, CFO, Budget & Finance
11:40 A.M. UPDATE ON PROJECTS IN SOUTH COUNTY – Scott Hobbs, Director and Andrew
Eshleman, Chief of Design, Division of Engineering, and Jim Sterling, Director of Public
Works
11:50 A.M. ADJOURNMENT
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Wellness Program Event – 2018 Wellness Fair
PRESENTATION DATE: July 10, 2018
PRESENTATION BY: Deb Peyton, Deputy Director of Human Resources, Brian Overcash, Safety
Coordinator, Jaime Dick, Director of Fitness & Recreation, Danielle Weaver, Director of Public
Relations
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Informational Purposes Only
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: The Department of Health & Human Services, Recreation, Parks &
Facilities, and Public Relations Department are planning the 2018 Wellness Fair for all full-time
County employees and their families on Thursday, August 23, 2018 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM at the
Washington County Ag Center on the Sharpsburg Pike.
DISCUSSION: Per our contract, Aetna provides the County with $20,000 annually in support our
wellness initiative. This year, Aetna is sponsoring the 2018 Wellness Fair. This event will include
local fitness and wellness vendors such as gyms, Department of Natural Resources, Sky Zone, current
health care providers Aetna, Delta Dental, and UnitedHealthcare Vision and many more. In addition,
we will have demonstrations from the Washington County Sheriff’s Department, Fire & Rescue, Fly
Fishing demonstration, CPR, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) instruction, and cooking
demonstrations. Full-time County employees will have the opportunity to participate in wellness
activities such as yoga, walking trails, basketball, golf putting, etc. for prizes. We will have a
drawing for door prizes. Each employee that attends will be entered one time for the drawing. The
door prizes include a Yeti cooler, golf package, camping package, Fit Bits, wireless earphones, bikes,
running package, Apple watch, and much more. All full-time employees will be permitted two (2)
working hours of time to attend (including travel). Food trucks will be available for participants to
purchase food at the event.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
CONCURRENCES: None
ALTERNATIVES: None
ATTACHMENTS: Save the Date Flyer from Public Relations
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: None
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WASHINGTON COUNTY EMPLOYEE
Save the Date| August 23, 2018 9AM to 3PM
Washington County Agricultural Education Center
An Event For Washington County Employees and Families
FOOD, GAMES & PRIZES
Every Full Time Washington County Employee Will Be Alotted 2 Hours To Attend
Contact Division of Health & Human Services For More Details 240.313.2350
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Bid Award (PUR-1383) – Plumbing and Heating Maintenance Services
PRESENTATION DATE: July 10, 2018
PRESENTATION BY: Brandi Naugle, Buyer - Purchasing Department and John Pennesi –
Deputy Director, Parks and Facilities.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to award the Plumbing and Heating Maintenance Service
contract to the responsive, responsible low bidder, Beaver Mechanical Contractors, Inc., of
Hagerstown, MD for the Base Bid amount of $ 43,575.00.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: Notice of the Invitation to Bid (ITB) was published in the local newspaper,
listed on the State of Maryland’s “eMaryland Marketplace” website, and the County’s website.
Bids were received on June 6, 2018. Eleven (11) person’s/companies registered/downloaded the
bid document on-line. Two (2) bids were submitted as indicated on the attached bid tabulation
matrix.
The contract services include maintenance on steam and hot water boilers, the wet sides of the heat
distribution systems and domestic hot and cold-water distribution and fixtures. The contract is a
one (1) year contract tentatively commencing July 1, 2018, with an option by the County to renew
for up to four (4) additional one (1) year periods. In addition to County facilities, the Washington
County Health Department and The Housing Authority of Washington County buildings are also
included in this contract. The recommended bidder also noted on the Provisions for Other
Agencies listing that they would extend the contract pricing to other Washington County
Municipalities.
DISCUSSION: N/A
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are budgeted in various departmental/agencies budget line item
accounts for these services.
CONCURRENCES: N/A
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
ATTACHMENTS: Bid Matrix Tabulation.
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: N/A
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PUR-1383
Plumbing and Heating Services
Beaver Mechanical
Contractors, Inc.
Hagerstown, Maryland
C & F Maintenance &
General Services, Inc.
Largo, Maryland
1 ADMINISTRATION COMPLEX
Annual Price: Three (3) Boilers – Gas $600.00 $41,628.00
Annual Price: Two (2) 1” Backflow Preventers (BFP)$115.00 $500.00
Annual Price: Three (3) 3/4" Backflow Preventer (BFP)$105.00 $750.00
Annual Price: One (1) 4 ” Backflow Preventer (BFP)$160.00 $250.00
Annual Price: One (1) 6” Backflow Preventer (BFP)$195.00 $250.00
2 AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION CENTER –
Rural Heritage Museum / Extension Services Offices
Annual Price: Two (2) Boilers - Oil $280.00 $27,752.00
3 AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICES
Annual Price: One (1) 1” Backflow Preventer (BFP)$65.00 $250.00
4 AGRICULTURAL MULTI-PURPOSE AREA
Annual Price: Two (2) 1-1/2” Backflow Preventers (BFP)$115.00 $500.00
5 ANTIETAM WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Annual Price: One (1) Boiler - Hot Water $225.00 $13,876.00
Annual Price: One (1) 2” Backflow Preventer (BFP)$70.00 $250.00
6 HANGAR #31
Annual Price: One (1) 6” Backflow Preventer (BFP)$215.00 $250.00
7 BOONSBORO LIBRARY
Annual Price: One (1) Boiler - Oil $325.00 $13,876.00
8 CONOCOCHEAGUE WWTP CONTROL LAB
Annual Price: One (1) 2” Backflow Preventer (BFP)$70.00 $250.00
9 CONOCOCHEAGUE WWTP HEADWORKS BUILDING
Annual Price: One (1) 2” Backflow Preventer (BFP)$70.00 $250.00
10 CONOCOCHEAGUE WWTP SOLIDS BUILDING
Annual Price: Two (2) 2” Backflow Preventers (BFP)$140.00 $500.00
11 COUNTY COMMUTER BUILDING
Annual Price: One (1) Boiler - Oil $220.00 $13,876.00
12 COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING
Annual Price: One (1) Boiler – Gas $220.00 $13,876.00
Annual Price: One (1) 3/4” Backflow Preventer (BFP)$70.00 $250.00
SPECIFIC SERVICES
1 Bids Opened: 6-6-2018
PUR-1383
Plumbing and Heating Services
Beaver Mechanical
Contractors, Inc.
Hagerstown, Maryland
C & F Maintenance &
General Services, Inc.
Largo, Maryland
13 COURT HOUSE AND ANNEX
Annual Price: Two (2) Boilers – Gas $450.00 $27,752.00
Annual Price: Two (2) 1” Backflow Preventer (BFP)$115.00 $500.00
Annual Price: Four (4) 3/4” Backflow Preventers (BFP)$150.00 $500.00
14 DETENTION CENTER
Annual Price: Three (3) Boilers - Gas $420.00 $41,628.00
Annual Price: Three (3) 1” Backflow Preventers (BFP)$150.00 $750.00
Annual Price: One (1) 1-1/4” Backflow Preventer (BFP)$55.00 $250.00
Annual Price: Two (2) 4” Backflow Preventer (BFP)$190.00 $250.00
Annual Price: One (1) 1/2" Backflow Preventer (BFP)$35.00 $250.00
Annual Price: One (1) 3" Backflow Preventer (BFP)$110.00 $250.00
15 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FIELD OPERATIONS UNIT
Annual Price: One (1) Boiler – Gas $170.00 $13,876.00
16 HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Annual Price: Five (5) Boilers - Gas $800.00 $69,380.00
17 HIGHFIELD PUMP STATION
Annual Price: One (1) 1-1/2” Backflow Preventer (BFP)$75.00 $250.00
18 HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MAIN OFFICE
Annual Price: One (1) Boiler - Gas $190.00 $13,876.00
19 HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT - BIG POOL
Annual Price: One (1) Furnace – Oil $240.00 $800.00
20 HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT - KEEDYSVILLE
Annual Price: One (1) Boiler – Oil $240.00 $13,876.00
Annual Price: One (1) 3/4” Backflow Preventer (BFP)$50.00 $250.00
21 HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT PAINT & WELD SHOP
Annual Price: One (1) Boiler – Oil $225.00 $13,876.00
Annual Price: One (1) 3/4" Backflow Preventer (BFP)$50.00 $250.00
22 HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT - SMITHSBURG
Annual Price: One (1) Oil Fired Unit Heater *$100.00 *$850.00
Annual Price: One (1) 3/4" Backflow Preventer (BFP)$50.00 $250.00
23 LEONARD P. SNYDER LIBRARY – CLEAR SPRING
Annual Price: One (1) Boiler – Oil $330.00 $13,876.00
SPECIFIC SERVICES
2 Bids Opened: 6-6-2018
PUR-1383
Plumbing and Heating Services
Beaver Mechanical
Contractors, Inc.
Hagerstown, Maryland
C & F Maintenance &
General Services, Inc.
Largo, Maryland
Annual Price: One (1) 2” Backflow Preventer (BFP)$75.00 $250.00
24 MARTIN LUTHER KING CENTER, including Memorial Recreation
Center
Annual Price: One (1) Boiler – Oil $400.00 $13,876.00
25 MAUGANS MEADOWS PUMP STATION
Annual Price: One (1) 1” Backflow Preventer (BFP)$70.00 $250.00
26 PEN MAR PUMP STATION
Annual Price: One (1) 1” Backflow Preventer (BFP)$75.00 $250.00
27 SMITHSBURG LIBRARY
Annual Price: One (1) Boiler – Oil $335.00 $13,876.00
Annual Price: One (1) 1” Backflow Preventer (BFP)$75.00 $250.00
28 SMITHSBURG WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Annual Price: One (1) 3/4” Backflow Preventer (BFP)$35.00 $250.00
Annual Price: One (1) 2” Backflow Preventer (BFP)$75.00 $250.00
29 ST. JAMES PUMP STATION
Annual Price: One (1) 1” Backflow Preventer (BFP)$70.00 $250.00
30 WATER QUALITY MAINTENANCE BUILDING
Annual Price: One (1) 2” Backflow Preventer (BFP)$80.00 $250.00
31 WILLIAM J. DWYER CENTER
Annual Price: One (1) Boiler - Gas $235.00 $13,876.00
32 WINEBRENNER WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Annual Price: One (1) Boiler – Oil $250.00 $13,876.00
Annual Price: One (1) 1-1/2” Backflow Preventer (BFP)$80.00 $250.00
33 PUBLIC FACILITIES ANNEX
Annual Price: One (1) 3/4” Backflow Preventer (BFP)$45.00 $250.00
Annual Price: One (1) 1-1/2” Backflow Preventer (BFP)$60.00 $250.00
Annual Price: One (1) 2” Backflow Preventer (BFP)$60.00 $250.00
Annual Price: One (1) 8” Backflow Preventer (BFP)$245.00 $250.00
34 HAGERSTOWN REGIONAL AIRPORT
Annual Price: One (1) 2” Backflow Preventer (BFP)$60.00 $250.00
Annual Price: One (1) 2-1/2” Backflow Preventer (BFP)$95.00 $250.00
Annual Price: One (1) 4” Backflow Preventer (BFP)$150.00 $250.00
SPECIFIC SERVICES
3 Bids Opened: 6-6-2018
PUR-1383
Plumbing and Heating Services
Beaver Mechanical
Contractors, Inc.
Hagerstown, Maryland
C & F Maintenance &
General Services, Inc.
Largo, Maryland
$10,025.00 *$402,178.00
Consulting And Design Service (Hourly Rate)$80.00 $450.00
Regular Working Hours - Routine
Plumber (Hourly Rate):$38.00 $125.00
Helper (Hourly Rate):$29.50 $55.00
Evenings and Saturdays – Emergency
Plumber (Hourly Rate):$57.00 $187.00
Helper (Hourly Rate):$44.25 $82.00
Sundays and Holidays - Emergency
Plumber (Hourly Rate):$98.00 $250.00
Helper (Hourly Rate):$76.00 $110.00
Total Bid Formula
Total: Base Bid Specific Services - $10,025.00 *$402,178.00
Plus 650 Hours x Hourly Rate of Regular Plumber - $24,700.00 $81,250.00
Plus 300 Hours x Regular Hourly Helper Rate - $8,850.00 $16,500.00
$43,575.00 *$499,928.00
*Corrected calculations based on Unit Pricing
Beaver Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
Item No. 22 Highway Dept. - Smithsburg
One (1) Oil Fired Unit Heater
*Note: Actually Three (3) Unit Heaters on site…Add $200.00 for the
other Two (2) Unit Heaters
Cunsulting & Design Service (Hourly Rate)
*Regular Weekday Schedul Only
Remarks & Exceptions:
HOURLY RATES
Base Bid - Specific Services Required:
Beaver Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
Repair parts & materials not included herein shall be billed at
cost plus twenty-five (25%) percent
SPECIFIC SERVICES
TOTAL BID
4 Bids Opened: 6-6-2018
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Community Development Block Grant Application
PRESENTATION DATE: July 10, 2018
PRESENTATION BY: Tina Wilson, Senior Grant Manager, Office of Grant Management
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve a revision to the resolution of support
authorizing the submission of the County’s application for FY18 Community Development
Block Grant funding for the Hagerstown YMCA After-School Program in Hancock.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: The County submitted an application requesting $51,455 for the
Hagerstown YMCA After-School Program in Hancock, MD. The Department of Housing and
Community Development is requesting a revised resolution to the previously submitted.
DISCUSSION: The BOCC approved to submit an application requesting $51,455 on June 5,
2018 to be used to fund the After-School Program in Hancock, MD beginning the 2018-2019
academic year. The Office of Grant Management received a notification from DHCD requesting
a revised resolution to reflect their updated 2019 Policies & Procedures Manual providing the
required language in the Resolution.
The grant application was made available for public review June 20, 2018 at the Washington
County Office of Grant Management located at 100 W. Washington Street, Suite 2200.
FISCAL IMPACT: The grant will provide up to $51,455 for the Hagerstown YMCA After-
School Program in Hancock and included $2,450 of administrative funding to Washington
County Office of Grant Management for the cost of administering and monitoring the grant.
CONCURRENCES: Director, Office of Grant Management
ALTERNATIVES: Deny approval of submission of requested resolution.
ATTACHMENTS: Proposed Resolution of Support
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: N/A
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AMENDED
RESOLUTION NO. RS-2018-___
(Authorization to Seek Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds in an
amount up to $51,455.00)
RECITALS
The State of Maryland, through the Department of Housing and Community
Development ("DHCD"), solicits applications from eligible jurisdictions to apply for funding
under the Maryland Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) Program.
The Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland, (the “Board”) is
eligible to apply for funds from the Maryland CDBG Program through the Maryland Department
of Housing and Community Development.
The Board has held the required public hearing related to the formulation of the Board
Board’s CDBG application.
On June 5, 2018, the Board adopted Resolution No. RS-2018-12, authorizing the submittal
of an application for Community Development Grant funds in the amount of $51,455 for the
Hagerstown YMCA After-School Program in Hancock.
Subsequent to the adoption of Resolution No. RS-2018-12, it was determined that certain
required language from the 2019 Policies & Procedures Manual for the CDBG Program was not
included and that required language is set forth in the Recital below.
The Board understands and acknowledges that it would be responsible for completion of
grant activities and any corrective actions including the repayment of funds if necessary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners of
Washington County, Maryland, authorizes the submission of an application for Community
Development Block Grant funds in an amount of up to $51,455.00 for the following project(s):
Hagerstown YMCA After-School Program in Hancock, Washington County, Maryland
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Board of County Commissioners
of Washington County, Maryland is authorized and empowered to execute any and all
documents required for submission of the application and is further authorized and empowered
to execute any subsequent Grant Agreement relating to the above-mentioned application for
CDBG funds.
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Adopted and effective this _____ day of _______________, 2018.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND
____________________________ _________________________________________
Krista L. Hart, Clerk Terry L. Baker, President
Approved as to form
and legal sufficiency: Mail to:
Office of the County Attorney
_________________________ 100 W. Washington Street, Suite 1101
John M. Martirano Hagerstown, MD 21740
County Attorney
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Adult Day Reporting Center Grant – Approval to Submit Application
PRESENTATION DATE: July 10, 2018
PRESENTATION BY: Tina Wilson, Office of Grant Management, Major Craig Rowe,
Washington County Sheriff Office
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the submission of the grant application for
the FY19 Adult Day Reporting Center Grant to the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and
Prevention in the amount of $270,000 and accept funding as awarded.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: The Washington County Sheriff’s Office plans to utilize the funding
provided by the grant to continue the operations of the Adult Day Reporting Center. Adult Day
Reporting Centers provide community based services and treatment to offenders under
parole/probation or pretrial supervision in order to reduce recidivism, jail populations, and
associated corrections related costs. Day Reporting Centers are a collaborative effort of the
criminal justice system, substance abuse treatment and mental health systems to treat offenders
rather than using punishment as a deterrent for criminal behavior with a goal of preparing
offenders to continue in the community in a meaningful and productive manner. In FY17,
Washington County was awarded $540,000 by the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and
Prevention to establish the Day Reporting Center, with the option to apply for two additional
years of funding with a 50% match requirement. This application is the final year grant funding
from this program will be available.
DISCUSSION: The Office of Grant Management has reviewed the grant application and grant
funding guidelines. The performance period of this State funded grant is one year commencing
July 1, 2018. The grant will fund personnel and operating costs associated with the program.
The grant requires a 1:1 match for all grant funds received.
FISCAL IMPACT: Provides up to $270,000 to operate an Adult Day Reporting Center
CONCURRENCES: Director, Office of Grant Management
ALTERNATIVES: Deny approval for submission of this request
ATTACHMENTS: N/A
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Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Conococheague Treatment Plant ENR Upgrade
PRESENTATION DATE: July 10, 2018
PRESENTATION BY: Mark D Bradshaw, PE, Deputy Director, Division of Environmental
Management
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve Change Order #5 for HRI Bridge Company, Inc. in
the amount of $110,469.00.
REPORT-IN-BRI EF
1. The plans indicated that the existing aerobic digester was 40 horsepower (HP). During construction
it was discovered the blower was 50 HP, thus requiring larger a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) to be
installed. For more detailed information, please refer to HRI's Letter 043 dated December 2, 2017.
Increase the contract amount by $3,937.00.
2. The plans called for a new heater to be installed in the headworks, but the unit specified was not
explosion proof; the headworks is considered to be a hazardous environment; thus all equipment must
be explosion proof. For more detailed information, please refer to HRI's Letter 058A dated May 4,
2018. Increase the contract amount by $33,649.00.
3. The plans called for waterstop to be installed for a new wall being constructed inside the tanks. The
Contractor proposed to eliminate the waterstop resulting in a savings. This change would result in an
overall net savings that is to be divided equally between the County and Contractor per the County's
General Conditions - Value Engineering Change Proposal section. For more detailed information,
please refer to HRI's Letter 059A dated May 24, 2018. Decrease the contract amount by $4,287.00.
4. The lifting cables provided were too short and needed to be extended. For more detailed information,
please refer to HRI's Letter 074 dated May 4, 2018. Increase the contract amount by $1,578.00, and
adds one (1) calendar day to the contract.
5. Due to existing underground utilities, the piping couldn't be connected to the final clarifies as shown
on the plans and had to be reconfigured. For more detailed information, please refer to HRI's Letter
070A dated May 18, 2018. Increase the contract amount by $26,943.00, and adds one (1) calendar day
to the contract.
6. The scum pump nozzle for final clarifier #3 had to be adjusted to fit our scum box. For more detailed
information, please refer to HRI's Letter 072A dated May 24, 2018. Increase the contract amount by
$1,754.00 and adds one (1) calendar day to the contract.
7. We include the Davis Bacon Wage rate in the specification at time of advertising, but a new set of
wage rates had been published while the project was being advertised. The law states that if a new set
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of wage rates are published ten (10) days prior to bid opening, they must be included in the
specification. A new set of wage rates were published, but the County failed to issue to prospective
bidders so bids were submitted based on the old wage rates. The increase between the wage rates was
$1.25 per hour, thus the Contractor is requesting the difference. For more detailed information, please
see HRI's Letter 073 dated May 4, 2018 for more information. Increase the contract amount by
$3,319.00.
8. Due to existing underground utilities, the piping couldn't be connected as shown on the plans and
had to be reconfigured. For more detailed information, please refer to HRI's Letter 074A dated May
24, 2018. Increase the contract amount by $20,902.00, and add one (1) calendar day to the contract.
9. The plans failed to show connecting the existing solids building process sump mixing pump to the
new MCC. For more detailed information, please refer to HRI's Letter 075B dated May 24, 2018.
Increase the contract amount by $18,403.00, and add one (1) calendar day to the contract.
10. A 4" taller scum baffle was required to keep from pushing the scum over the baffle. For more
detailed information, please refer to HRI's Letter 076A dated May 24, 2018. Increase the contract
amount by $2,246.00 and adds one (1) calendar day to the contract.
11. The existing utility waterline was leaking near the headworks building. It was assumed that the
Contractor had damaged the line so they dug up the line to repair it. Once it was exposed, it was
determined that the fitting had a hole in it which was not caused by the Contractor. Since the damage
was not caused by the Contractor, they were not responsible for making the repairs. For more detailed
information, please refer to HRI's Letter 069A dated May 24, 2018. Increase the contract amount by
$2,025.00.
DISCUSSION: Due to actual construction conditions and design issues, several changes are proposed
to the Conococheague WwTP ENR upgrade as outlined above. These modifications are required to
maintain the daily operations of the WwTP; facilitate construction and ensure proper operation of new
process in the future. Failure to proceed with the proposed changes would result in additional
operations/maintenance costs of the upgrade WwTP and prevent construction from occurring as
required to meet State regulations.
FISCAL IMPACT: There are adequate funds in TRP018 to cover this change order.
CONCURRENCES: N/A
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
ATTACHMENTS: Change Order #5 with attachments
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1. Upgrade the Aerobic Digester VFD from 40 to 50 HP.
2. Install headwork's explosion proof heater.
3. Ox-Ditch #1 & #2 waterstop credit.
4. Install longer lifting cables on the submersible pumps.
5. Adjust connection details No.2 and No.3
6. Adjust final clarifier No.3 scum pump nozzle.
7. Pay the difference between the Ironworks wage rate that was included in the specification and the actual wage rate.
8. Adjust connection detail 9.
9. Connect solids handling building process sump mixing pump to new MCC.
10. Final clarifier No. 3 scum baffle adjustment.
11. Repair broken utility waterline line near headwork building.
TO:
Consultant:
Contractor:
Vendor:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY MARYLAND
100 WEST WASHINGTON STREET, HAGERSTOWN, MARYLAND 21740-4735 CHANGE ORDER
Change Order No. Purchase Order No.
Contract No. P/S Account No.
Project Title: Conococheague Treatment Plant ENR Upgrade Date: Jun 25, 2018
The contract time will: increase decrease remain the same by: 6 calendar days working days
Description of Change:
Reason for Change:
1. The plans indicated that the existing aerobic digester were 40 HP. During construction it was discovered the the blower were actually
50 HP, thus requiring larger VFD to be installed. For more detailed information, please refer to HRI's Letter 043 dated December 2,
2017. Increase the contract amount by $3,937.00.
2. The plans called for a new heater to be installed in the headworks, but the unit specified wasn't explosion proof. The headworks is
considered to be a hazardous environment, thus all equipment must be explosion proof. For more detailed information, please refer to
HRI's Letter 058A dated May 4, 2018. Increase the contract amount by $33,649.00.
3. The plans called for waterstop to be installed for a new wall being constructed inside the tanks. The Contractor proposed to eliminate
the waterstop resulting in a savings. This change would result in an overall net savings that is to be divided equally between the County
and Contractor per the County's General Conditions - Value Engineering Change Proposal section. For more detailed information, please
refer to HRI's Letter 059A dated May 24, 2018. Decrease the contract amount by $4,287.00.
4. The lifting cables provided were to short and needed to be extended. For more detailed information, please refer to HRI's Letter 074
dated May 4, 2018. Increase the contract amount by $1,578.00, and adds one (1) calendar day to the contract.
5. Due to existing underground utilities, the piping couldn't be connected to the final clarifies as shown on the plans and had to be
reconfigured. For more detailed information, please refer to HRI's Letter 070A dated May 18, 2018. Increase the contract amount by
$26,943.00, and adds one (1) calendar day to the contract.
6. The scum pump nozzle for final clarifier #3 had to be adjusted to fit our scum box. For more detailed information, please refer to
HRI's Letter 072A dated May 24, 2018. Increase the contract amount by $1,754.00 and adds one (1) calendar day to the contract.
7. We include the Davis Bacon Wage rate in the specification at time of advertising, but a new set of wage rates was published while the
project was being advertised. The law states that if a new set of wage rates are published ten (10) days prior to bid opening, they must be
included in the specification. A new set of wage rates were published, but the County failed to issue to prospective bids so bids were
submitted based on the old wage rates. The increase between the wage rates was $1.25 per hour, thus the Contractor is requesting the
difference. For more detailed information, please see HRI's Letter 073 dated May 4, 2018 for more information. Increase the contract
amount by $3,319.00.
8. Due to existing underground utilities, the piping couldn't be connected as shown on the plans and had to be reconfigured. For more
detailed information, please refer to HRI's Letter 074A dated May 24, 2018. Increase the contract amount by $20,902.00, and add one
(1) calendar day to the contract.
9. The plans failed to show connecting the existing solids building process sump mixing pump to the new MCC. For more detailed
information, please refer to HRI's Letter 075B dated May 24, 2018. Increase the contract amount by $18,403.00, and add one (1)
HRI Bridge Company A/K/A HRI, Inc.
1750 West College Avenue
State College, PA 16801
Washco 22306 REQ # 10562
PUR - 1270 515000-32-42010-TRP018-CNST00000
The completion date, incorporating the changes included in this change order, is: Jul 1, 2018
The original contract sum was: $23,759,050.00
Net changes by previous change orders: $355,373.62
Contract sum prior to this change order: $24,114,423.62
By this Change Order, the contract sum will be changed by: $110,469.00
The new contract sum including this change order will be: $24,224,892.62
The Consultant/Contractor/Vendor shall not commence with the work described hereon until this form is executed by all agents.
Consultant: Finance:
Digitally signed by Taylor Neal
Date: 2018.06.26 13:42:08 -04'00' Purchasing:
Digitally signed by Mark D Mark D Bradshaw Bradshaw
Date: 2018.06.26 14:25:25 -04'00' County Administrator:
Outside County Entities: Please email the signed form to ChangeOrder@washco-md.net.
10. A 4" taller scum baffle was required to keep from pushing the scum over the baffle. For more detailed information, please refer to
HRI's Letter 076A dated May 24, 2018. Increase the contract amount by $2,246.00 and adds one (1) calendar day to the contract.
11. The existing utility waterline was leaking near the headworks building. It was assumed that the Contractor had damaged the line so
they dug up the line to repair it. Once it was exposed, it was determined that the fitting had a hole in them that wasn't caused by the
Contractor. Since the damage wasn't caused by the Contractor, they weren't responsible for making the repairs. For more detailed
information, please refer to HRI's Letter 069A dated May 24, 2018. Increase the contract amount by $2,025.00.
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Paul F. and Patricia B. Miller Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)
Easement proposal—Revised.
PRESENTATION DATE: July 10, 2018
PRESENTATION BY: Eric Seifarth, Rural Preservation Administrator, Dept. of Planning &
Zoning
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the revised Paul F. and Patricia B. Miller
CREP easement project, paid for 100% by the State, in the amount of $117,829.84 for 55.37
CREP easement acres, to adopt a curative ordinance approving the purchase of the easement, and
to authorize the execution of the necessary documentation to finalize the easement purchase.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: The Miller property is located at 17816 Spielman Road, Fairplay, and
will consist of both a CREP easement and a Rural Legacy Program(RLP) easement. While both
projects were approved by the County Commissioners on June 5, 2018, the CREP project is
being presented again because of a revised easement dollar amount. This easement will protect
roughly 5 acres of woodland and 32 acres of pastureland, as well as buffer over 3,000 feet of
Marsh Run and its tributaries. The farm is located in the Priority Preservation Area (PPA), is
adjacent to the historic village of Fairplay, contains an historic house, and is surrounded by other
historic properties. Between the Miller CREP and RLP easements, all seven (7) development
rights will be extinguished.
Washington County has been funded to purchase CREP easements on 738 acres of land since
2010. The Miller easement will serve to both protect Maryland waterways, as well as preserve
the agricultural, historic, cultural and natural characteristics of the land.
DISCUSSION: For FY 2018, the State of Maryland is awarding CREP grants to eligible
properties.
FISCAL IMPACT: CREP funds are 100% State dollars. In addition to the easement funds, the
County receives up to 3% of the easement value for administrative costs, a mandatory 1.5% for
compliance costs and funds to cover all legal costs and surveys.
CONCURRENCES: DNR staff approves and supports our program. A final money allocation
will be approved by the State Board of Public Works.
ALTERNATIVES: If Washington County rejects these State funds for CREP, the funds will be
allocated to other counties in Maryland.
ATTACHMENTS: Aerial Map, Location Map, Curative Ordinance
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: Aerial Map
Agenda Report Form
Created By: Department of Planning and Zoning GISS:\Policy\CREP
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CURATIVE
ORDINANCE NO. ORD-2018-___
AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A CONSERVATION
EASEMENT UNDER THE MARYLAND CONSERVATION RESERVE
ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (CREP)
(Re: Miller CREP Easement)
The Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland, adopted
Ordinance No. ORD-2018-14 on June 5, 2018 which recorded at Liber 15, Folio 356, among the
Acts, Ordinances, and Resolutions in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court for
Washington County, Maryland. It has been since discovered that the stated purchase price for
the conservation easement was erroneous. Therefore, to correct the error, this Curative
Ordinance is adopted.
RECITALS
1. The Maryland Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program ("CREP") is a
federal-State natural resources conservation program that addresses state and nationally
significant agricultural related environmental concerns related to agriculture.
2. CREP provides financial incentives to program participants to voluntarily
remove cropland and marginal pastureland from agricultural production in order to improve,
protect, and enhance water quality in the Chesapeake Bay watershed and replacing it with the
best management practices including establishment of riparian buffers, grass plantings, forbs,
shrubs and trees, stabilization of highly erodible soils, habitat restoration for plant and animal
species, and restoration of wetlands.
3. Protection is provided through the acquisition of easements and fee estates from
willing landowners currently holding a fifteen (15) year CREP contract and the supporting
activities of CREP Sponsors and local governments.
4. For FY2018, the State of Maryland (“State”) is awarding CREP grants to eligible
Counties (the "CREP Funds").
5. Paul F. Miller and Patricia B. Miller (collectively, the “Property Owner”) are the
owners of real property consisting of 55.37 acres, more or less, (the "Property") in Washington
County, Maryland. The Property is more particularly described on Exhibit A attached hereto.
6. The County has agreed to pay the approximate sum of ONE HUNDRED
SEVENTEEN THOUSAND, EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY-NINE DOLLARS AND EIGHTY-FOUR CENTS
($117,829.84), which is a portion of the CREP Funds, to the Property Owner for a Deed of
Conservation Easement on the Property (the "Miller CREP Easement").
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of Washington
County, Maryland that the purchase of the Miller CREP Easement is approved and that the
President of the Board and the County Clerk be and are hereby authorized and directed to
execute and attest, respectively, all such documents for and on behalf of the County relating to
the purchase of the Miller CREP Easement.
ADOPTED this ____ day of July, 2018.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND
__________________________ BY:
Vicki C. Lumm, Clerk Terry L. Baker, President
Approved as to legal sufficiency:
Mail to:
_____________________________ Office of the County Attorney
John M. Martirano 100 W. Washington Street, Suite 1101
County Attorney Hagerstown, MD 21740
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EXHIBIT A--DESCRIPTION OF EASEMENT AREA
All those tracts, lots, or parcels of land, and all the rights, ways, privileges and
appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situate in Election District No.
12, Washington County, Maryland, being part of the property identified by the State
Department of Assessments and Taxation as tax account no. 12-004370 and being identified as:
CREP CONTRACT EASEMENT AREA 1 – 5.42 AC. ±
CREP CONTRACT EASEMENT AREA 2 – 1.73 AC. ±
CREP MATCH EASEMENT AREA 1 – 30.36 AC. ±
CREP MATCH EASEMENT AREA 2 – 0.19 AC. ±
ADDITIONAL EASEMENT AREA 1 – 16.52 AC. ±
ADDITIONAL EASEMENT AREA 2 – 1.15 AC. ±
on a plat prepared by Triad Engineering, Inc. entitled “CREP EASEMENT PLAT UPON THE LANDS
OF PAUL F. MILLER AND PATRICIA B. MILLER,” dated March 28, 2018, and recorded on April 24,
2018 as Misc. Plat No. 732-733 among the Plat Records of Washington County, Maryland.
Being part of the same property which was conveyed from Michele Dolores Brown,
Trustee of the Michele Dolores Brown Revocable Trust, dated August 20, 1991, to Paul F. Miller
and Patricia B. Miller, husband and wife, by Deed dated April 9, 2004 and recorded in Liber
2332, Folio 736 among the Land Records of Washington County, Maryland.
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Discussion of the Jangheung Clover Corporation lease in conjunction of the BOCC
Meeting on June 19th, 2018
PRESENTATION DATE: July 10, 2018
PRESENTATION BY: Wonro Lee, CEO of JGBLI, Gunseon Lee, Chairman of JG Group, Joe Lee,
President of Washington Realty Management
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: The Board of County Commissioners discussed the Jangheung Clover
Corporation lease and project on June 19th, 2018; this discussion was not listed as an official agenda
item and important matters were discussed without JGBLI present.
DISCUSSION: JGBLI will discuss the status of the Jangheung Clover Corporation, and Master
Developer Agreement regarding the project. JGBLI will also provide the preliminary June/July Korea
trip report.
FISCAL IMPACT: Positive property and income tax revenue for the County.
CONCURRENCES:
ALTERNATIVES:
ATTACHMENTS: Will be provided at meeting
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS:
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
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Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Audit Request
PRESENTATION DATE: July 10, 2018
PRESENTATION BY: Sara Greaves, CFO
RECOMMENDATION: For informational purposes only.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: On June 5th a request was made regarding an audit of certain accounts
and/or funds within the County. I would like to review with the commissioner’s audit types and
purposes.
DISCUSSION: Financial – Financial statement audits involve performing procedures to obtain
evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements of an entity by an external
auditor who is independent of the organization. These audits focus on accounting controls and
substantive and analytical procedures that impact the general ledger or sub-ledger systems. The
auditors will give an opinion as to whether or not the financial statements are reasonably free of
material misstatement. Financial statement auditing is the focus of our external auditors.
Operational – Operational audits are undertaken by an organization to provide assurance over the
effectiveness of internal controls, risk management and governance to facilitate the achievement
of organizational objectives. They typically center around certain key activities including:
- Monitoring the effectiveness of internal controls and proposing improvements
- Investigating instances of fraud and theft
- Monitoring compliance with laws and regulations
- Evaluating risk management policies and procedures
- Examine the effectiveness, efficiency and economy of operations and processes
Forensic – A forensic audit involves the use of auditing and investigative skills to situations that
may involve legal implications. Forensic audits may be required in the following instances
- Fraud investigations involving misappropriation of funds, money laundering, tax evasion
and insider trading
- Quantification of loss in case of insurance claims
- Determination of claims of professional negligence relating to the accountancy profession
Many times, audits include agreed-upon procedures. An agreed-upon procedure is a standard
that a client outlines when hiring an external party to perform an audit on a specific test or
business process. The extent of the procedures including time period; processes reviewed; scope
of sampling; and extent of total procedures will determine the audit effort and cost.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
CONCURRENCES: N/A
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
ATTACHMENTS: None
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: None
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
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Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Cascade Investor Relations Expenditures
PRESENTATION DATE: July 10, 2018
PRESENTATION BY: Sara Greaves, CFO
RECOMMENDATION: Informational purposes only
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: On Tuesday 6/19/18, the Board of County Commissioners requested an update
on the expenditures related to the investment and redevelopment to date for the Cascade Towne Centre.
DISCUSSION: The County has had ownership of Cascade Towne Centre since September 15, 2016
and received funds totaling $3,554,725. These funds pay for all costs associated with Cascade town
Centre, including costs related to investor relations and the redevelopment of Ft. Ritchie.
The total cost through 06/26/2018 for Cascade Town Centre redevelopment initiatives is $684,977.
These costs were incurred from 8/31/2015 through 6/26/2018. Costs incurred prior to 09/15/2016
were originally paid out of Hotel Rental Funds, but then were subsequently reimbursed through funds
received at closing for Cascade Towne Centre. The remaining Fund Balance for Cascade Town Centre
as of 06/26/2018 is $1,738,511.
A change in leadership occurred in the Spring of 2017, and therefore, trips to Korea that occurred in
2015 and 2016 cannot be attested to in such detail as has been obtained for trips following that time.
All funds expended in 2017 and 2018 have been formally approved by the Board. Additionally,
expense approval and reporting related to documentation for such trips have become more formalized
since 2017.
The Board has been committed to efforts for redevelopment and growth at Cascade for several years.
Just recently, in 2017, the Board approved and staff executed the transfer of 63 acres of land to JGBLI.
The land was required at that time to meet an investment opportunity. As with numerous engagements
throughout the project history, staff has been diligent in meeting project time frames and deadlines.
A full listing of travel and/or business-related expenditures of the account are also provided herein
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
CONCURRENCES: N/A
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
ATTACHMENTS: Fund balance reconciliation, Listing of travel/business related expenditures;
Detail of trip expenditures
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: None
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
Recap of Cascade Town Centre Activity
Money transferred from Pen Mar
Deposit - Pen Mar Cash
593,564.29
Pen Mar CD matured
833,021.69
CD matured
1,327,963.22
CD matured
508,824.98
Remaining cash transfer
291,351.35
Contributed Capital in FY17 (Fund Balance) 3,654,725.53
Revenues in FY17
Rental Building 223,446.60
Rental Other 6,700.00
Miscellaneous 10,596.79
Total Revenues FY17 240,743.39
Expenses in FY17
Wages and Benefits
261,934.32
Electric
158,361.16
Sewer
114, 716.58
Transfer to Hotel Rental fund to reimburse
for expenses before this fund was established
323,197.52
Travel expenses
60,500.00
Other
113,228.01
Total Expenses in FY17
(1,031,937.59)
Fund Balance FY17 2,763,531.33
Revenues in FY18 42,133.86
Expenses as in FY18
Wages and benefits 318,574.35
Appropriation to Ft. Ritchie Community Center 170,000.00
Travel 296,489.75
Other 282,089.94
Total Expenses in FY18 (1,067,154.04)
Fund Balance FY18 (as of 6/26/2018) 1,738,511.15
Date
Amount
Description
8/31/2015
55,550
October 2015 Trip
10/28/2015
5,000
Sponsorship for Global Enterprise Conference
3/4/2016
59,534
April 2016 Trip
4/20/2016
35,000
Seminar and Service Fee
7/18/2016
42
P Card - Supplies
7/18/2016
2,650
P Card - Meals
7/19/2016
866
Korean Delegation gifts/supplies
7/19/2016
558
P Card - Meals
7/20/2016
7,858
P- Card - Meals
7/25/2016
4,385
P- Card - Meals
7/25/2016
1,513
P- Card - Meals
7/31/2016
3,144
P- Card - Transportation and Supplies
8/29/2016
141,950
September 2016 Trip
9/16/2016
9,492
International Expo Business Development Meeting
4/26/2017
60,500
May 2017 Trip
8/14/2017
70,000
August 2017 Trip
8/14/2017
15,600
Branding and Website
8/14/2017
60,000
Campus Development including architectural master plan design
12/5/2017
34,233
Global Enterprise Conference at Cascade
12/12/2017
52
Visitors from Korea Nov 2 2017 - Meals
12/22/2017
930
Visitors from Korea Nov 2 2017 - Meals
12/22/2017
3,386
Visitors from Korea Nov 2 2017 - Meals and transportation
1/18/2018
14,962
October 2017 Trip
2/6/2018
15,850
January 2018 Trip
2/2812018
41,600
March 2018 Trip
2/28/2018
329
Meals
6/13/2018
39,993
June 2018 Trip
684,977
Cascade Town Centre Redevelopment Costs
October 2015 — Trip to Korea - $55,550
Attendees: Terry Baker, John Barr, Greg Murray, Debra Murray
Airfare — 26,000
Hotel — 3,750
Meals — 4,400
Interpreter— 3,200
Transportation — 4,200
JGBLI Service Fee—14,000
October 28, 2015 - $5,000 — sponsorship for Global Enterprise Conference (Nov 5 and 6)
March 2016 — Trip to Korea - $59,534*
Attendees: John Barr, Greg Murray, Sarah Sprecher, Sam Cool, Bryan Flook
Dates — 3/11/16-3/18/16
Airfare — 35,390
Hotel — 7,500
Meals — 7,500
Interpreter — 4,000
Transportation — 4,900
Investor Relations—15,000
JGBLI Service Fee — 20,000
*PENMAR reimbursed for the cost of two individuals. $34,756 was received for a portion of the
expenses. The total cost was $94,290.
April 20, 2016 - $20,000 for JGBLI service fee
April 20, 2016 - $15,000 for Investor Relations seminar
July 2016 - August 2016 - P-Card Expenditure - $41.80 — Supplies
July 2016 - August 2016 - P-Card Expenditure - $2,650 — Meals
July 2016 - August 2016 - Wash Co Golf Corp Korean Delegation — 866.36
July 2016 - August 2016 - P-Card Expenditure - $557.50 — Meals
July 2016 - August 2016 - P-Card Expenditure - $7,857.60 — Meals
July 2016 - August 2016 - P-Card Expenditure - $4,385.37 — Meals
July 2016 - August 2016 - P-Card Expenditure - $1,513.26 — Meals
July 2016 - August 2016 - P-Card Expenditure - $3,144.27 — Transportation and Supplies
August 17, 2016 - International Expo Business Development Meeting — $9,491.75 — Meals
September 2016 — Trip to Korea - $141,950*
Attendees: Leroy Myers, Nicole Myers, Katie Yoder, Greg Murray, Sarah Sprecher, Jim Sterling, Wayne
Keefer, John Barr
Dates — 9/27/16-10/9/16
Airfare — 73,600
Meals—15,200
Hotel — 15,750
Transportation — 7,000
interpreter — 4,000
Investor Relations — 7,500
Service Fee — 30,000
*Commissioner Myers reimbursed for the cost of his spouse $11,100. The total cost of the trip was
$153,050.
May 2017 - Trip to Korea - $60,500
Attendees: JGBLI staff
Dates — 5/10/17-5/27/17
Travel — 25,900
Seminar—15,000 — (seminars concentrating on the development of Cascade, gathering new investors)
Marketing Brochures—10,000 (both for Korea and US)
Local Advertising — 9,600 (Korean Newspapers in US and Korea)
August 2017 - Trip to Korea — 70,000
Attendees: Gun Seon Lee, Junghee Lee, Wonroe Lee, Jungro Lee
Seminar Space - 34,900
Hotel/flights/meals — 35,100
August 14, 2017—15,600 — Branding and Website
August 14, 2017 - 60,000 - Campus Development including architectural master plan design
October 29, 2017 — November 3, 2017 — $34,233.34 - Global Enterprise Conference at Cascade
— equipment, meals, lodging, transportation
October 2017 - Trip to Korea — $14,961.64
Attendees — Gun Seon Lee, Junghee Lee, Wonroe Lee
Dates — 10/14-10/26
Flight — 2,274.96
Lodging — 3,369.66
Meeting and Meals — 2,567.02
Transportation — 6,750
December 2017 — P-Card Expenditure - 51.78 - Meals
December 2017 - P-Card Expenditure - 929.65 — Meals
December 2017 - P-Card Expenditure - 3,386 — Meals and Transportation
January 2018 - Trip to Korea — $15,850
Attendees — Gun Seon Lee, Wonro Lee
Dates — 1/19/18-1/28/18
Flight — 2,927
Lodging — 4,000
Meeting and Meals — 2,623
Transportation — 6,300
February 28, 2018 - P-Card Expenditure - 329.20 — Meals
March 2018 - Trip to Korea — $41,600
Attendees: JGBLI and local contractors (construction companies, architects, engineers)
Dates — 3/3/18-3/22/18
Air Travel — 6,320
Ground Transportation—14,250
Hotel—10,227
Food/other - $10,803
June 2018 —Trip 39,993 (forward funded)
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Business Expense Policy - Revision
PRESENTATION DATE: July 10, 2018
PRESENTATION BY: Sara Greaves, CFO
RECOMMENDATION: To approve the Business Expense Policy with the revision contained
herein.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: The Business Expense Policy provides guidelines and establishes
procedures for those incurring business expenses on behalf of the County. Business Expenses
incurred, on Official County business, will be paid by the County if the expenses are properly
authorized, reasonable, and appropriately documented. Individuals should exercise care in
incurring travel and entertainment expense and are expected to spend the County funds prudently.
DISCUSSION: The County would like to make a modification to the policy which includes the
addition of an overnight travel authorization form. This form will be filled out by the employee
who is expected to travel overnight for work purposes prior to making any travel arrangements
and/or departure. This form will be reviewed by the department head or division director and the
County administrator.
Information required on the form includes travel dates, purpose of travel, benefit to the County,
and cost estimates for the trip.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
CONCURRENCES: County Administrator
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
ATTACHMENTS: Business Expense Policy; Overnight Travel Authorization Form.
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: None
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��. Washington County
THE DIVISION OF BUDGET AND FINANCE
ACCOUNTING PURCHASING GRANTS MANAGEMENT
Section: Business Expense Policy
Purpose: The purpose of this document is to provide guidelines and establish procedures for those
individuals incurring business expenses on behalf of the County.
Policy
Business Expenses incurred, on Official County business, will be paid by the County if
the expenses are properly authorized, reasonable, and appropriately documented.
Employees who incur such expense should neither lose nor gain personal funds as a result.
Individuals should exercise care in incurring travel and entertainment expense and are
expected to spend the County funds prudently. It is the responsibility of each individual
incurring such expense, to comply with this policy. The Chief Financial Officer shall have
the authority to make minor changes to the policy for administrative clarification or easier
interpretation of the policy, providing policy intent is not affected by the change.
Eligibility
The Business Expense Policy applies to the following individuals traveling and or
providing entertainment on behalf of the County, regardless of the funding source:
❑ All full-time and part-time employees
❑ Elected officials
❑ Boards and Commissions of the County
The expenses of an individual's spouse and family are not a reimbursable expense.
Approvals
Authority and responsibility for approval and control of business expenses rest with the
department head that has the responsibility for the budget. In general, employees should
not approve any business expense for an individual to whom they report. Department
heads must have the business expense report approved by their division director. Division
directors and elected officials will have their reports reviewed and approved by the
Accounts Payable supervisor.
It is the responsibility of each individual to review and understand this policy prior to
expending funds for business expense to determine if such expenses are allowable and
reimbursable. The County will deny reimbursement of business related expenditures if
they fail to comply with this policy.
Financial Policies
Washington County, Maryland Business Expense Policy
Travel Request Approvals
Tax Issues
Day Travel
Authorization for day travel shall be subject to approval by the department head or
division director or his or her designee prior to any arrangements or departure.
Overnight Travel
All overnight travel shall be reviewed by the department head or division director and the
County Administrator prior to any arrangement or departure using the Overnight Travel
Authorization form.
International Travel:
All international travel shall be approved by the County Administrator prior to any
arrangement or departure on the Travel Authorization form. Travel authorization for any
person who maintains County employment/business status is required to submit a Travel
Authorization Form even if the County will not be funding the travel expenses for any
international travel.
Other:
If expenses are incurred without prior approval and no emergency existed, expenses will
not be reimbursed. Emergency travel should be authorized within 24 hours of departure.
It is the responsibility of the Budget and Finance Department to ensure that all business
expenses meet the IRS definition of an "accountable plan." Under the accountable plan
an individual can be reimbursed for expenses provided the following three conditions are
satisfied:
❑ The expense must have a business connection. The individual must have paid or
incurred deductible expenses while performing service as an employee or official of
the County.
❑ All individuals must adequately account to the Budget and Finance Department for
these expenses within a reasonable period of time as defined under expense reporting.
❑ The individual must return any excess reimbursement or allowance within a
reasonable period of time, as defined in the Advance Reporting section of this policy.
Under the County's reimbursable plan, actual expenses are reimbursed directly from
receipts provided by the individual. The County does not offer per diem reimbursements
for any business -related expenditure.
Transportation
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Private Automobile — Individuals may use their own automobiles to save time, transport
equipment, or reduce the cost for a group traveling to a common destination. The County
will reimburse the vehicles' owner by applying a standard rate per mile to the actual
driving distance by the most direct route. The rate of reimbursement will be based on the
most recent U.S. Federal Government reimbursement rate. This reimbursement covers all
fuel, maintenance, insurance, transportation, and operating costs. No reimbursement will
be made for vehicle repair and other similar costs, regardless of whether it results from
the individuals' act or the acts of others. The County does not assume responsibility for
deductibles or other uninsured loss to the vehicle.
Automobile Rental — Individuals should use a rental car when other transportation is not
available, when their use results in a cost savings, or when it is not possible to use a
County owned vehicle. Minivans should be used only if transporting large or bulky
material or if four or more individuals are traveling together. In other cases a compact or
mid -size car should be used.
Reimbursable auto rental costs include the daily rental fee, mileage fee, gasoline charges,
tolls and parking. Vehicles should be leased in the name of the Washington County
Commissioners whenever possible. The County provides liability coverage for
employees when they are renting a vehicle for County business. However, employees
should purchase collision damage insurance from the rental company directly as this cost
will be reimbursed. Spouses, friends, and other non -employees are not covered under the
County's insurance.
Common Carrier:
Air Travel — Commercial air travel may include baggage fees, tips and other incidental
expenses. When a lower cost can be obtained by staying over Saturday or flying on a
particular day, reasonable expenses for lodging and meals for the minimum additional
days may be claimed if the total cost of the reduced fare, plus the additional day's
expense, is less than the lowest available airfare would have been without the additional
days. Documentation of the air cost savings must be provided with the expense report.
Rail Transportation — Coach accommodations must be used on passenger railroads. First
class charges are not reimbursable, unless approved by the County Administrator.
Ground Transportation - Taxi fares, including tips not to exceed 20%, are reimbursable
where public transportation is not practical. This includes taxis between hotels and
railroad stations or airports, between appointments or between hotels. Shuttle or
limousine service to and from airports and railroads stations, plus tips not to exceed 20% o
are reimbursable, where such costs are less than other ground transportation. If the entity
charges a stated rate for tips that exceeds 20% the County will reimburse the employee
for the difference, if documented.
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Lodging
Other Transportation Costs:
Tolls and reasonable parking charges will be reimbursed for travel, in addition to the
mileage allowance.
Costs for parking fines and moving violations are not reimbursable.
Expenses associated with normal commuting between an employee's home and regular
place of business are not reimbursable.
It is the responsibility of the individual to seek lodging that is safe, comfortable and
reasonably priced when traveling more than 50 miles from their place of work or home.
Individuals should use negotiated, preferred, or conference rates, wherever possible.
Overnight travel that is less than 50 miles may be reimbursed if for a specific business
reason or individuals are representing the County at a sponsored event.
All individuals need to provide an itemized list of all hotel charges (I.e. including room
service detail and internet charges). The costs of movies or mini bar items are not
reimbursable expenses.
Baggage handling and housekeeping tips are reimbursable costs not to exceed 20%.
Meals and Entertainment
Employee Meal Expenses:
Individual meals are defined as meal expenses incurred when traveling out-of-town for
training or seminars. Individuals will be reimbursed for personal meal expenses provided
they are documented and reasonable. Meal claims must be itemized and supported by the
original receipt. The maximum amount allowed per day is $75.00. Please remember this
is a maximum amount allowed and not a per diem amount meaning that you will only be
reimbursed for what is actually spent not to exceed $75.00. The County Administrator
may pre -approve increases in the per day reimbursement based on destination on a case -
by -case basis.
Alcoholic beverages will not be reimbursed.
Tips included on meals will be reimbursed in addition to the maximum meal
reimbursement. However, an individual's tip should not exceed 20%. If the establishment
charges a stated rate for tips that exceeds 20% the County will reimburse the employee
for the difference, if documented.
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County Business Expenses:
Business expense includes activities that are directly related to a business purpose as
defined below. Entertainment includes cost such as meals, alcoholic beverages, tips,
catering services, banquet services, special functions, formal ceremony or social affair.
All business expense activity must meet the following general rules to qualify:
❑ The person(s) entertained has a potential or actual business relationship with the
County;
❑ Business discussions about the County will occur;
❑ Business discussions must involve parties from outside of county employment.
In order for reimbursed business expenses not to be reportable to the Internal Revenue
Service as compensation, expense reports should contain the original receipts attached
and should include the following information.
❑ The amount of the expense
❑ The date and place the expense was incurred
❑ The business purpose of the expense
❑ Identification of the person(s) or group being taken
❑ The business relationship of the person(s) or group
Other Business Expenses
Receptions - The County regards receptions as a gathering of individuals associated with
a County sponsored event that provides the opportunity for interaction in a setting that is
not purely social in nature. Unlike a business meeting, a reception may not have a specific
agenda or time frame. Like a business meeting, the purpose must be related to or promote
the mission of the County.
Allowable expenses may include reasonable food and beverage costs, reception room
cost, service charges and gratuity. Even though it may not be possible to determine in
advance how many will actually attend, a reasonable effort should be made to minimize
expenses resulting from overestimated attendance.
Refreshment break - Expenses are allowable only in association with a business meeting
when:
a. Facilities are not available within the building or immediate area of the meeting
where attendees could obtain and consume normal break items within a typical
break period or,
b. Having the attendees leave the meeting room would have an adverse effect on the
continuity of the meeting, meaning it is expected that break items be consumed
while the business meeting or program continues, or
c. The majority of attendees are not County employees.
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Phone Calls
Refreshment break expenses must be limited to one break each morning and afternoon.
The break may consist of nonalcoholic beverages such as coffee, tea or soft drinks, and
at the discretion of each department, a small food items. Events that include a continental
breakfast must not include additional food items at morning break.
Conference and Meetings hosted by the County - Expenses for food and beverages
provided during a County -hosted conference or meeting are allowable when associated
with business activities. Staff meeting or meeting with just employees are not allowable.
The cost should be reasonable, based on the number of people attending. Request for
payment for such meetings should include the group affiliation with the County.
Non -reimbursable meal and entertainment expense - Expenses that are disallowed
include, but not limited to, birthday parties, retirement parties, weddings, births, deaths,
Secretary's Day, Bosses' Day, office staff meetings, holiday dinners or activities that are
not business related or sponsored by the County Commissioners specifically.
Business Phone Calls:
Employees will be reimbursed for business calls made when traveling on behalf of the
County.
Reasonable and or necessary phone charges made with personal cellular phones will be
reimbursed. In general individuals should try to keep cellular phone usage to a minimum.
Also refer to the County's cell phone policy.
The County does not reimburse for air phone usage while using air transportation.
Personal Phone Calls:
Employees may call home once per day. Phone calls shall be made in the most economical
way not to exceed $10 per day. No other personal phone calls will be reimbursed.
Non -Reimbursable Expense
It is the County's policy to reimburse individuals for all reasonable and necessary
expenses incurred in transacting business for the County. However, there are specific
types of expenses, which are considered to be of a personal nature and are non -allowable
including but not limited to:
❑ Air travel insurance
❑ Movies
❑ Personal entertainment expense (i.e. sporting events, in flight movies, or other
personal amusements)
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❑ Repairs, maintenance, or insurance on personal cars
❑ Fines for traffic, parking or court costs
❑ Laundry or dry cleaning of personal items
❑ Greeting cards and announcements for any non -County occasion
❑ Spouse or family member travel costs
❑ Gifts, flowers or any other cost for any non -County occasion
❑ Shoeshine services
❑ Alcoholic beverages, except as allowed under the entertainment section
❑ Clothing or toiletry items
❑ Fraud protection fee for credit card
❑ Loss or theft of personal property
❑ Medical expenses (except for those out of pocket expenses incurred when the
employee must seek medical care that is not covered under the County's health
insurance coverage because he or she is out of town)
❑ Mini bar refreshments
❑ Personal reading material (i.e. magazines, newspapers, books)
❑ Saunas or massages
❑ Souvenirs or personal gifts
❑ Individual's check fees
❑ Employee consumables, appliances, and furnishings — the purchase of employee
consumables (beverages, food, plates, cups, etc) for recurring staff meetings and or
personal use are non -reimbursable. The purchase or payment of appliances and
furnishing's is allowed if they are part of a prior approved business function or the
items are placed in a common area for general use by all (example: lunch area).
❑ Other expenses not directly related to the performance of County business
Travel Insurance
The following is a brief description of the insurance the County carries to cover
employees on official travel. Questions relating to coverage of employees, non -
employees or to whether certain travel qualifies for insurance purposes should be directed
to the Risk Management personnel located within the Human Resources Department.
Business Travel Insurance:
The County maintains health, short term Disability, Life Insurance and Workers
Compensation on all County employees. Circumstance and State law dictate application.
Rental Car Insurance:
The County provides liability coverage for employees when they are renting a vehicle for
County business. However, employees shall purchase collision damage insurance from
the rental company directly, as this cost will be reimbursed. Spouses, friends, and other
non -employees are not covered under the County's insurance.
Personal Automobiles:
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County employees using their own automobile to travel on official County business
should maintain adequate insurance for their protection and for the protection of any
passengers.
The County will not reimburse employees for any vehicle repair costs or the deductible
portion of their insurance coverage. If driving your own vehicle, your policy covers
vehicle damage and is primary for liability.
Personal Propertv:
The County maintains no insurance for loss or damage to personal property while an
employee is traveling on official County business. Any loss or damage is at the risk of
the employee.
County Property
Any individual traveling with County property should contact the County's Risk
Management Office to determine whether insurance should be purchased prior to travel,
as the County does not automatically insure equipment for travel.
Relocation and Interview Expenses
Approval must be obtained from the County Commissioners to permit payment of any
expense in connection with interviewing applicants for County positions.
Department/Division personnel must provide justification regarding reimbursement
request of interview candidates. All job applicant interview candidates must conform to
transportation, meal, and lodging policies maintained by the County.
The following should be considered to ensure that allowing reimbursement is in the best
interest of the County:
1. Job market supply and demand for skills of the prospective employee.
2. Incentive for prospective candidates to interview for the position with or without
reimbursement.
3. Other reasons unique to the County and/or position.
Consideration may be given to partial reimbursement, but all candidates must be given
the same consideration.
The County Commissioners may also consider relocation and temporary lodging expense
for newly hired employees.
Payment Options
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The County offers four methods of payment to assist individuals who incur business
expenses on behalf of the County:
❑ Purchasing card
❑ Prepayments
❑ Advances
❑ Reimbursements
These payment methods are available to assist in reducing the amount that any individual
should have to pay out of their own monies prior to being reimbursed by the County.
However, some out-of-pocket expenses should not be considered unusual.
Purchasing Card:
The County offers a purchasing card to full-time personnel and elected officials who are
required to travel or expend on behalf of the County. The purchasing charge card program
is designed to provide employees with a convenient method to account for County
approved travel and other business expenses without impacting the spending limits of
their own personal cards.
The purchasing card helps to reduce the practice of issuing cash and check advances to
eligible employees. Cards may be acquired from the program administrator located in the
Budget and Finance Department. Please refer to the purchasing card policy for more
detail.
Employees are expected to use the card to charge lodging, meals and other County
approved business expenses. The Business Expense Policy applies to all business
incurred utilizing a County purchasing card. Cardholders should also refer to the
Purchasing Card Policy to familiarize themselves with what is and is not allowable to be
purchased using the Purchasing Card.
Usage - The County sponsored charge cards are intended to be used only for expenses
incurred in connection with official County business with the following restrictions:
❑ The County purchasing card may not be used to purchase any goods or services that
require a County purchase order.
❑ The County Purchasing Card is to be used only by the holder. Under no circumstances
should two separate cards be used to make a single purchase to avoid purchasing
policy thresholds.
❑ Under no circumstance can the card be used for personal charges. This could result in
termination or suspension of either or both your card and your job.
❑ The County is exempt from States Sales Tax in Maryland. The tax-exempt number
is 30001292 and is included on the face of the purchasing card.
Responsibility — The County has liability for expense charges on the Purchasing Credit
Card by the employee. It is the responsibility of the individual charge card holder to
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submit a business expense report with receipts to the Office of Budget and Finance in a
timely manner.
The County will not remit payment on an individual's behalf directly to any charge
company.
The County encourages individuals to use the purchasing credit card whenever possible,
thus reducing the need for prepayments or advances.
Termination of Card Privileges — In certain instances employees' purchasing card
privileges can be terminated if one of the following occurs:
❑ Termination of employment from the County.
o Improper use of purchasing card. (i.e. personal use, inappropriate charges )
Under either occurrence the employee will promptly settle any remaining balances and
return the card to the Department of Budget and Finance program administrator. Upon
termination of employment or misuse of the card the Department of Budget and Finance
will cancel all privileges associated with the card.
Prepayments:
A prepayment is a payment to a third party for services rendered in the future. A typical
travel related prepayment would be registration or hotel prepayment. This may be paid
by either the purchasing card or check issue.
If the County has prepaid an expense and the trip, event, or conference is canceled, a
refund should be sought. Once the refund is received, it must be deposited back into the
account from which the prepayment was paid.
Advances -
The County will provide cash advances for employees traveling or entertaining on behalf
of the County for incidental, out-of-pocket travel expenses, such as, tips, taxis and meals
not chargeable to the purchasing card. Cash advances will not be issued for airfare,
lodging, conference fees, or other substantial costs that can be prepaid, prearranged,
invoiced, or charged on the purchasing card.
Advances for anticipated out-of-pocket expenses will generally be issued no earlier than
two weeks prior to departure and are to be used only during the travel period. The
individual acknowledges by receipt of advance that it is his or her responsibility to
account to the County for the amount of the advance and to repay the County for any
unsubstantiated or disallowed amounts.
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The advance of funds must be accounted for on the Business Expense Form to be
completed at least monthly. The County will not process advances, prepayments, or
reimbursements to an individual who has failed to account for a previous advance.
If the advance has not been accounted for within 90 days, the following restrictions will
apply:
❑ Suspending of cash advance, purchasing card and or reimbursement privileges.
❑ The unreconciled advance will be reported to the Internal Revenue Service, as
required by federal law, as taxable compensation
❑ Once an unsettled advance has been added to the individuals' taxable wages, it cannot
be reversed even if settled.
In addition, if the funds have not been accounted for, the County will also begin collection
of the outstanding amount by deductions from payroll or by other means determined
necessary.
Reimbursements:
In order to be reimbursed for expenses an individual must complete a Business Expense
Report with receipts attached. The completed report and accompanying information must
be turned in at least monthly with monthly P-card statement.
Receipt Requirements
Receipts:
Individuals traveling and/or entertaining on official County business are required to
submit dated original receipts for business related expenses. The County understands that
in certain circumstances receipts are not always available (i.e. taxi cab or parking meters).
However, the County expects the individual to provide receipts in most instances.
The County requires an individual traveling on official County business to submit the
following documentation to substantiate expenses:
❑ Air or Rail transportation — original ticket receipt
❑ Hotel — original hotel folio showing breakdown of expense, including detail on any
room charges outside of normal taxes and fees.
❑ Car Rental — car rental agreement receipt showing the breakdown of costs, i.e. daily
rate, taxes, city, surcharge, etc.
❑ Personal Car Usage — receipts for tolls and parking and daily mileage log, if
appropriate. Employees requesting reimbursement from in -town travel must maintain
a monthly travel log, as support for the reimbursement request and shall submit the
request at least monthly. If no travel log is provided no reimbursement will be made.
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❑ Meals and Entertainment — credit card or cash register receipt showing the breakdown
of items will be accepted as proper documentation. Restaurant tear tabs are not proper
documentation. All receipts must include the name, location, date, and dollar amount.
Missing or Lost Receipts:
An individual incurring business expense that loses a required receipt should seek a
duplicate and submit it stating that the original was lost. When either of these occurrences
takes place the individual must complete and sign a missing receipt affidavit signed by
both the individual and the department head.
Should the County reimburse business expense in the absence of adequate supporting
documents, the individual may be required to report the County's payment of those
expenses as income on the applicable federal income tax return under IRS guidelines.
Expense Reporting
The County requires all individuals to complete a `Business Expense Report'. All
expenses whether paid by credit card, cash, prepayments, or advance payments are to be
accounted for on this report at least on a monthly basis.
Employees seeking reimbursement for mileage from daily runs within the County
boundaries are required to submit their reimbursement request on a monthly basis along
with their mileage logs.
The following forms needed to comply with this policy may be obtained on the County
Outlook folders (Public Folders\Budget & Finance\Forms) or from the Office of Budget
and Finance:
❑ Form - Business Expense Report Form
❑ Form - Business Meal Worksheet
❑ Form - Mileage Log Reimbursement Form
❑ Form - Missing Receipt Affidavit
❑ Form — International Travel Authorization Form
Individuals who comply with the policies and procedures set forth in this manual, keep
accurate daily records, obtain the required receipts, and submit signed Business Expense
Reports to the County are not required to report and substantiate travel advances and
reimbursements on their federal tax returns. Nor is the County required to report the
amounts of such advances or reimbursements to the Internal Revenue Service as income
to the individual. On the other hand, unsubstantiated advances and reimbursements may
be reportable as income by the individual, and the County under certain circumstances
may have to notify the Internal Revenue Service of such payments. If an advance and
reimbursement are reported as income and the individual claims a deduction for them,
the Internal Revenue Service may disallow deductions claimed for travel expenses that
are not adequately substantiated. It is, therefore, in each individual's best interest to
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submit a signed Business Expense Report and appropriate receipts for each trip as defined
in this policy.
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Appendix
Forms
'Business Expense Report Form
Name Department Number
Wash ingtonCounty Business Purpose Employee Vendor Number
-- Transaction period_ From 1/0100 to 110/00 Pcard Statement Month_
Per Mile Reimbursement 056 PCard Vendor Number_ 18788
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review or scrutiny by: federal, State,. or County officials and
I certify clai n(s) being submitted are: actual costs personally incurred net of any expenses provided or covered by other sources; certified by myself and not a proxy on my
behalf; business related and support mission.ofmy department and or the County; allowable and vi compliance with regulations and limits; supported by required receipts,
jusfification and documents; allowable and appropriated for funding source(s) indicated
I am aware of consequences for fraudulent and unethical claims,
Approval1: Employee Date:
Approval 2: Department Head Date:
Approval 3: Division Director;Cotnty Administrator;Elected Official Date:
Approval d: Finance Date:
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Entertainment and Business Meal Report
Attach this report to the Business Expense Form
Employee Name
Department Number
Date or Statement Period
Department Name
Date
Place of Entertainment
Person(s) Entertained
Affiliation
Purpose
Amount
Total Entertainment and Business Meals see amount on travel and entertainment expense report)
0,00
I certify that the above expense is directly related to the conduct of County business.
Employee Signature Date
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Missing Receipt Affidavit
❑ Attached is a copy or fax of the airline ticket receipt
❑ I certify that I have contacted the agency and was unable to obtain a copy of the ticket receipt and have provided one of the following:
❑ A copy of the Corporate Credit Card record of receipt
❑ A copy of the itinerary invoice and form of payment (I e, credit card statement, cancelled check)
❑ Attached is a copy or fax of the hotel folio
❑ I certify that I have contacted the hotel and was unable to obtain a copy of the hotel folio Please reimburse me based on the following
information:
Dale Hotel City and State Arrival Date Departure Dale Rate Total
❑ Attached is a copy or fax of the car rental agreement
❑ I certify that I have contacted the car rental agency and was unable to obtain a copy of the car rental agreement Please reimburse me based on the
following information:
Date Rental Company Cityand Slate Arrival Dale Departure Date Rate Total
❑ Attached is a copy or fax of the meal receipt
❑ I certify that I have contacted the restaurant and was unable to obtain a copy of the meal receipt Please reimburse me based on the following
information:
Date Resianratnl City and State 9 people Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner Total
❑ Attached is a copy or fax of the miscellaneous expense
❑ I certify that I was unable to obtain a copy of the miscellaneous receipt Please reimburse me based on the following information
Dale Description of Expense Place ofExpendilure Total
I the undersigned, certify that each expense described above, was (a) lost or not obtained, and (b) that these expenses have not yet nor will again be submitted to
Washington County Government or any other organization for reimbursement or tax purposes
Signature of Payee/Cardholder Date
Authorized Signature Date
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Washington County, Maryland- Overnight Travel Authorization Form
Tllis form must be submitted and approved prior to travel
Current Date 'Travelers Name
Department Name Department Number
Purpose of Travel
Name of Function / Event
Destination
Departure Date Return Date
Benefd to the County:
*Attach event agenda or course description if available.
Cost \dJiti mat lntunna n
Air Fare
0.00
Mileage
0.00
Other Transp
0.00
Lodging
0.00
Meals
0.00
Registration
0.00
Other
0.00
Total
0.00
Circle One
Request for'I'ravel Advance? Yes No
If you answered 'No" to the above, you have completed this section. Move forward to Approvals and Acknowledgement. If
you answered "Yes", please continue to complete this- section.
Do you have a P-Card? Yes No
Amount of Request 0.00
Account Number xxxxx C
Corranon Accoiari Numbers - Mileage - 505160, Air Fare. Transportation, LWging. Meals - 5052.10; Seminars/Com-entioas -
5200d0; Certification Classes - 520010. Other - Refer to Chan of Acaxmts
Approvals keknowled-nient
and
I certify that the travel is necessary and directly related to the conduct of County business.
Employee Signature Date
Department Head / Division Director Date
County Administrator Signature Date
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Revisions
Type of Revision
Extent of Revision
Approval Date
Creation of Policy
New
December 4, 2001
Updated
Minor
February 17, 2004
Updated
Minor
July 15, 2010
Updated
Major
March 2015
Updated
Travel Auth Form added
July 10, 2018
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his form must be submitted and approved prior to travel
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Current Date Travelers Name
Department Name Department Number
Purpose of Travel
Name of Function / Event
Destination
Departure Date Return Date
Benefit to the County:
*Attach event agenda or course description if available.
Cost Additional Information
Air Fare
0.00
Mileage
0.00
Other Transp
0.00
Lodging
0.00
Meats
0.00
Registration
0.00
Other
0.00
Total
0.00
Request forTravelAdvance
Circle One
Request for Travel Advance? Yes No
If you answered "No" to the above;, you have wmplcted this section. Move forward to Approvals and Acknowledgement. If you answered
"Yes", please continue to complete this section.
Do you have a P-Card? Yes No
Amount of Request 0.00
Account Number XXXXXX
Common Account Numbers - Mileage - 505160: Air Fare, Transportation, Lodging, Meals - 505230. Seminars/Conventions - 520040;
Certification Classes - 520010. Other - Rcfcr to Chart of Accounts
I certify that the travel is necessary and directly related to the conduct of County business.
Employee Signature Date
Department Head / Division Director Date
County Administrator Signature Date
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Update on Projects in South County
PRESENTATION DATE: July 10, 2018
PRESENTATION BY: Scott Hobbs, Director and Andrew Eshleman, Chief of Design,
Division of Engineering, Jim Sterling, Director of Public Works
RECOMMENDED MOTION: N/A.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: South County experienced significant flooding and damage to numerous
roads and structures in May. The County has worked to expedite several projects and developed
a plan to address the remaining public infrastructure issues in South County.
DISCUSSION: The work at Chestnut Grove Road has been on-going since June 25. This is a
50 calendar day project with the anticipated road opening in August. The geotechnical work has
been completed at Garretts Mill Road Bridge and the design-build project was advertised last
week. The County is utilizing an incentive/disincentive clause that may allow for a shorter
duration project by 30 days. Currently the schedule has the contract completion in late March
2019. Due to this extended road closure, the County has been in discussion with the Department
of Natural Resources (DNR) about the right-of-way along the old railroad between Garretts Mill
Road at the bridge and Valley Road. The County has requested that DNR allow temporary
public access along this corridor dependent on the County maintaining the road to acceptable
standards and providing traffic calming measures to ensure the safety of the traveling public.
Public notices will be made if and when this alternate route becomes available.
FISCAL IMPACT: These repair costs are reimbursed at a minimum 75 federal / 25 local share.
CONCURRENCES: N/A
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
ATTACHMENTS: N/A
AUDIO/VISUAL TO BE USED: N/A
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form