HomeMy WebLinkAbout240305aJohn F. Barr, President
Jeffrey A. Cline, Vice President
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
March 5, 2024
OPEN SESSION AGENDA
9:30 AM INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER, President John F. Barr
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 27, 2024
9:35 AM COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
9:55 AM STAFF COMMENTS
10:00 AM CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
10:10 AM PROCLAMATION FOR PURCHASING MONTH
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County to Washington County
Purchasing Department
10:20 AM BID AWARD (PUR-1661) GRINDER PUMPS FOR DEPARTMENT OF WATER
QUALITY (DWQ)
Rick Curry, Director, Purchasing; Joe Moss, Deputy Director of Engineering,
Environmental Management
SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT (PUR-1674) MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
FOR STRYKER POWERLOAD STRETCHERS
Rick Curry, Director, Purchasing; R. David Hays, Director, Emergency Services
SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT (PUR-1673) – MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
FOR LIFEPAK MONITORS/DEFIBRILLATOR DEVICES, AUTOMATED
EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (AED), AND LUCAS CPR DEVICES
Rick Curry, Director, Purchasing; R. David Hays, Director, Emergency Services
10:30 AM INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASE (INTG-23-0137) ONE (1)
KOHLER 400 KW DIESEL GENERATOR AND INSTALLATION
Brandi Naugle, Buyer, Purchasing; Terry Hill, Senior Systems Mechanic –
Detention/Patrol Divisions, Washington County Sheriff’s Department
10:35 AM FY25 COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS
Rachel Souders, Director, Grant Management
10:50 AM FY25 PERSONNEL REQUESTS
Chip Rose, Director, Human Resources
Derek Harvey
Wayne K. Keefer
Randall E. Wagner
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OPEN Session Agenda
March 5, 2024
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.
11:05 AM FY2025 GENERAL FUND BUDGET – PROPOSED
Kelcee Mace, Chief Financial Officer; Kim Edlund, Director, Budget and Finance
11:20 AM GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF CRIME PREVENTION, YOUTH AND VICTIM
SERVICES FY25 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT PROPOSAL
Nicole Phillips, Senior Grant Manager, Grant Management
11:25 AM BACKMAN RURAL LEGACY PROGRAM (RLP) EASEMENT
Chris Boggs, Rural Preservation Administrator, Planning and Zoning
11:30 AM ENFORCEMENT OF THE CURRENT ADOPTED BUILDING CODE IN
RELATION TO RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
Greg Cartrette, Code Official/Director, Permits and Inspections
11:35 AM POTENTIAL DISSOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY HEALTH ADVISORY
COMMISSION
Michelle Gordon, County Administrator
11:40 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 and To consult with counsel to obtain
legal advice on a legal matter)
2:00 PM RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Proclamation for Purchasing Month
PRESENTATION DATE: March 5, 2024
PRESENTATION BY: Board of County Commissioner of Washington County to Washington County
Purchasing Department
RECOMMENDED MOTION: N/A
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: Proclamation Presentation
WHEREAS, the purchasing and materials management profession has a significant role in the quality,
efficiency, and profitability of business and government throughout Washington County and the State
of Maryland; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the purchasing of goods and services, the purchasing and materials
management professionals engage in, or have direct responsibility for functions such as executing,
implementing, and administering contracts, developing forecast and procurement strategies, supervising
and/or monitoring the flow and storage of materials, and developing working relationships with
suppliers and other departments within organizations; and
WHEREAS, purchasing professionals make important contributions to assure the efficient use of
taxpayer dollars by providing cost-effective service while maintaining the highest standards.
NOW THEREFORE, we, the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland,
hereby proclaim the month of March, 2024 as “Purchasing Month”. We ask the citizens of Washington
County to join us in celebrating the role of the public procurement profession and acknowledging an
elite group of professionals that make a difference in governmental efficiency and effectiveness.
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Bid Award (PUR-1661) Grinder Pumps for Department of Water Quality (DWQ)
PRESENTATION DATE: March 5, 2024
PRESENTATION BY: Rick F. Curry, CPPO, Director of Purchasing; Joe Moss, P.E., Deputy
Director of Engineering, Environmental Management
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to award the procurement of seventy-one (71) Liberty
grinder pumps and two (2) Liberty control panels to the responsive, responsible bidder, Aqua Flow
& Supply of Hagerstown, MD for a total cost as follows:
Model Unit Price Qty Extended Price
LSG202-RE E/One Pump $2,386.84 6 $14,321.04
LSG202M Omnivore Grinder $1,320.53 60 $79,231.80
FL102M-2 Effluent Pump $753.15 5 $3,765.80
AE24H=3 Duplex Panel $799.47 2 $1,598.94
SXH24=3Simplex Control Panel $497.25 50 $24,862.50
$123,780.08 Total
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: The Invitation to Bid (ITB) was advertised on the State of Maryland’s
“eMaryland Marketplace Advantage” website and on the County’s website; and in the local
newspaper. Seven companies were represented at the pre-bid/teleconference. Thirty-four (34)
persons/companies registered/downloaded the bid document on-line.
The Purchasing Department received a request from DWQ regarding the procurement of grinder
pumps. This procurement is to replenish the inventory on these pumps to satisfy contractors
requests for installation. Previously the County installed E-One grinder pumps to serve the
residents of Washington County. E-One no longer offers rebuild kits for our model of pump, thus
requiring us to replace the aging E-One pumps. Liberty manufactures a retro-fit system that can
be installed into the existing E-One tank without any modification. Whether it is a residential,
commercial or industrial application, Liberty provides a wide applicability of retrofit pump
packages.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are budgeted in the amount of $152,447 in the department’s CIP
account EQP055 for the costs of the procurement.
CONCURRENCES: N/A
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
ATTACHMENTS: Bid Tabulation Matrix
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: N/A
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
PUR-1661
Grinder Pumps
Item
No.Item Description Qty.Unit Price Unit Price Unit Price
1 2 HP 208/230V 1 PH 60HZ 3450 RPM, 10' Ea.6 $2,386.84 $14,321.04 *$2,949.00 $17,694.00 $2,361.92 $14,171.52
2 208/230V 1 PH 60HZ 3450RPM, 25' Ea.60 $1,320.53 $79,231.80 *$1,649.00 $98,940.00 $1,306.77 $78,406.20
3 PH, 208-230V, 25' CORD, 1.5"/2" Dual Ea.5 $753.16 $3,765.80 *$928.00 $4,640.00 $745.32 $3,726.60
4 20 FLA, NEMA 4X, 120/208/240, 1 PH, 3 Ea.2 $799.47 $1,598.94 *$989.00 $1,978.00 $791.14 $1,582.28
5 15-20 FLA, NEMA 4X, 120/208/240, 1 PH, Ea.50 $497.25 $24,862.50 *$569.00 $28,450.00 $942.71 $47,135.50
*
*Corrected Calculations based on Unit Pricing
Remarks/Exceptions:
BT Plumbing Supply, Inc - Non-Responsive due to incorrect form submission.
TOTAL LUMP SUM (Item Nos. 1 thru 5 above)
Aqua Flow Pump & Supply
Hagerstown, MD
$123,780.08
Total Price
Bisonte Industrial USA, LLC
Baltimore, MD
Total Price
$151,702.00
BT Plumbing Supply, Inc
Finksburg, MD
Total Price
$145,022.10
1 Bids Opened: February 14, 2024
PUR-1661
Grinder Pumps
Item
No.Item Description Qty.Unit Price Unit Price
1 2 HP 208/230V 1 PH 60HZ 3450 RPM, 10' Ea.6 $3,150.00 $18,900.00 $4,000.00 $24,000.00
2 208/230V 1 PH 60HZ 3450RPM, 25' Ea.60 $1,745.00 $104,700.00 $2,200.00 $132,000.00
3 PH, 208-230V, 25' CORD, 1.5"/2" Dual Ea.5 $1,050.00 $5,250.00 $1,300.00 $6,500.00
4 20 FLA, NEMA 4X, 120/208/240, 1 PH, 3 Ea.2 $1,115.00 $2,230.00 $1,400.00 $2,800.00
5 15-20 FLA, NEMA 4X, 120/208/240, 1 PH, Ea.50 $630.00 $31,500.00 $800.00 $40,000.00
*Corrected Calculations based on Unit Pricing
Remarks/Exceptions:
Eden Valley Pumps, LLC - Non-Responsive due to incorrect form submission.
Henry M. Sweeney Company, Inc - Non-Responsive due to incorrect form submission.
Eden Valley Pumps, LLC
Lancaster, PA
Total Price
$162,580.00TOTAL LUMP SUM (Item Nos. 1 thru 5 above)
Henry M. Sweeney Company, Inc
Landover, MD
Total Price
$205,300.00
2 Bids Opened: February 14, 2024
PUR-1661
Grinder Pumps
Item
No.Item Description Qty.Unit Price
1 2 HP 208/230V 1 PH 60HZ 3450 RPM, 10' Ea.6 $3,721.38 *$22,328.28 *$2,835.00 $17,010.00
2 208/230V 1 PH 60HZ 3450RPM, 25' Ea.60 $2,069.93 $124,195.80 $1,569.00 $94,140.00
3 PH, 208-230V, 25' CORD, 1.5"/2" Dual Ea.5 $1,180.58 $5,902.90 $895.00 $4,475.00
4 20 FLA, NEMA 4X, 120/208/240, 1 PH, 3 Ea.2 $1,253.18 $2,506.36 $950.00 $1,900.00
5 15-20 FLA, NEMA 4X, 120/208/240, 1 PH, Ea.50 $746.63 $37,331.50 $566.00 $28,300.00
*
*Corrected Calculations based on Unit Pricing
Remarks/Exceptions:
Service Pump & Supply - Non-Responsive due to incorrect form submission.
Shafer Troxell & Howe, Inc
Frederick, MD
Total Price
$145,825.00TOTAL LUMP SUM (Item Nos. 1 thru 5 above)
Unit Price
Service Pump & Supply
Huntington, WV
Total Price
$192,264.84
3 Bids Opened: February 14, 2024
Page 1
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Sole Source Procurement (PUR-1674) Maintenace Agreement for Stryker
PowerLoad Stretchers
PRESENTATION DATE: March 5, 2024
PRESENTATION BY: Rick Curry, CPPO, Director of Purchasing; R. David Hays, Director,
Division of Emergency Services (DES)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to authorize a Sole Source procurement of a Maintenance
Agreement for the Division of Emergency Services for Stryker Power Load Stretchers in the
amount of $212,821.74 (maintenance agreement over three (3) period) from Stryker Sales
Corporation (formally Physio Control, Inc.) of Chicago, IL.
(Three-year Total)
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: This is a maintenance agreement to ensure that the twenty-three (23)
Power Load systems and twenty-three (23) power stretchers are maintained and inspected on an
annual basis. Additionally, the agreement also covers parts, labor and travel for repairs. The
services are for a contract period that commenced January 24, 2024 and end January 24, 2027.
DES wishes to apply Sections 1-106.2(a)(1) & (2) of the Code of Local Public Laws of Washington
County, Maryland, to the procurement requested. These sections state that a sole source
procurement is authorized and permissible when: (1) Only one source exists that meets the
County’s requirements and (2) The compatibility of equipment, accessories, or replacement parts
is the paramount consideration.
This request requires the approval of four of the five 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.
DISCUSSION: These devices are essential pieces of equipment for safely moving and
transporting our patients. They provide a safe environment for our clinicians to move patients in
and out of transport units. of our patients and clinicians. There are currently twenty-three (23)
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
Page 2
PowerLoad systems and twenty-three (23) power stretchers in use throughout the County; having
these devices in good working order by ensuring annual inspections and maintenance is imperative
to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our patients and clinicians.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds in the amount of $70,940.58 are available in account 515270-10-
11520 for this procurement.
CONCURRENCES: N/A
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
ATTACHMENTS: Stryker Sales Corporation’s Quote dated February 20, 2023
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: N/A
Stryker
Washington Cnty Div of Emer Svcs 3 Yr Prevent
Transport Annual
Quote Number,
10869210
Version:
1
Prepared For:
WASHINGTON COUNTY DIV OF EMER SVCS
Attn:
GPO. CUSTOMER CONTRACT
Ooote Date.
02/ 13/2024
Expiration Date:
02109/2024
Contract Start
01/25/2024
Contract End.
01/24/2027
Delivery Address Sold To - Shipping
Name: WASHINGTON COUNTY DIV OF Name:
EMER SVCS
Account #: 20188619 Account #:
Address: 16232 ELLIOTT PKWY Address:
WILLIAMSPORT
Maryland 21795-4083
Rep: Tom DeLOre
Email:
Phone Number:
Service Rep: Jacob Pyle
Email: jacob.pyle@stryker.com
Bill To Account
WASHINGTON COUNTY DIV OF Name:
WASHINGTON COUNTY DIV OF
EMER SVCS
EMER SVCS
20188619 Amount #:
20188619
16232 ELLIOTT PKV" Address:
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WILLIAMSPORT
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Maryland 21795-4083
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PROCARE-SvoPowER-LOAD
36
3
$5,796.15
$17,388.45
3.0
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36
19
$5,796.15
$110,126.85
4.0
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PRCCARESVOPOWERPRO
36
10
$4,077.45
$40,774.50
5.0
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PROCARE-SVGPOONERPRO
36
1
$4,077.45
$4,077.45
6.0
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36
4
$4,077.45
$16,309.80
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$3,058.08
$18,348.48
10/25/2024-01/2N2027
ProCare List Price:
$247,980.00
ProCare Discount
%:
15.0%
ProCare Total:
$212,821.68
ProCare Annual
Payment:
$70,940.58
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Transport Annual
Quote Number.
10869210
Version.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY DIV OF EMER SVCS
Attn:
GPO:
Quote Date.
Expiralion Date:
Contract Start.
Contract End'.
Price Totals:
CUSTOMER CONTRACT
02/13/2024
02/09/2024
01/25!2024
01/24/2027
Authorized Customer Signer (Printed) Date
Rep: Tom DeLore
Email:
Phone Number:
Service Rep: Jacob Pyle
Email: jacob.pyle@stryker.com
Stryker Authorized Signature (Printed) Date
Authorized Customer Signature Date Stryker Authorized Signature Date
Purchase Order Number
Service Terms and Conditions:
The Terms and Conditions of this quote and any subsequent purchase order of the Customer are governed by the Terms and
Conditions located at https:lltechweb.stiyker.com The terms and conditions referenced in the immediately preceding sentence
do not apply where Customer and Stryker are parties to a Master Service Agreement.
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As of March 2020
LIFEPAK® 15 service
stryker'
Stryker has been notified by our global parts providers that some components used on certain LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillator models (Part
Numbers beginning with V15-2) are no longer available in the market. Service on the LIFEPAK 15 with Part Number beginning with v15-5 or v15-7 is
unaffected.
Stryker will continue to offer service support for this subset of the LIFEPAK 15 as follows:
• All service parts with available inventory can be purchased by our end users
• Transactional service (time and material) is available for non -contract customers
o If a component has failed on your device, your local Sales Representative should be contacted for support
• Contractual service
o Stryker will continue to offer contractual service on a yearly basis only
o Preventive maintenance will continue to be done on devices less than eight III) years old. Aker this point, we will cease to
conduct preventative maintenance and shift to device inspections
o If a component fails on your device, please contact your local Sales Representative for support. A pro -rated credit for any pre-
paid service will be provided should a unit become non -serviceable due to part availability
It is important to note that the LIFEPAK 15 has an expected life of eight (8) years from the date of manufacture. If you are uncertain of the
manufacture date of your products, please contact your local Sales Representative for a full fleet assessment.
We want to ensure the highest quality products and services for our customers. As such, it is important to know that Stryker is the only FDA -
approved service provider for our products. We do not contract with third party service providers, nor will we be providing them with any additional
parts for these repairs. As such, we cannot guarantee the safety and efficacy of any device that is repaired by a third -party service agency.
Page 1
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Sole Source Procurement (PUR-1673) – Maintenance Agreement for LifePak
Monitors/Defibrillator Devices, Automated External Defibrillators (AED), and Lucas CPR
devices.
PRESENTATION DATE: March 5, 2024
PRESENTATION BY: Rick F. Curry, CPPO, Director, Purchasing Department; R. David Hays,
Director, Division of Emergency Services (DES)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to authorize a Sole Source procurement for the preventive
maintenance, inspection, repair, parts, labor, and travel with battery coverage for the Division of
Emergency Service’s LifePak Monitors/Defibrillator Devices, AEDs, and Lucas CPR devices in
the amount of $293,022.90 (maintenance agreement over three (3) year period) from Stryker
Medical (formally Physio Control, Inc.) of Chicago, IL.
Maintenance Cost Maintenance Cost Maintenance Cost
$97,674.30
$97,674.30 $97,674.30
Three (3) Year Total
$293,022.90
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: This is a maintenance agreement to ensure that nine (9) LifePak 1000
AEDs, thirty-one (31) LP 15 monitor defibrillators and twenty-one (21) Lucas automated CPR
devices are biomedically certified on an annual basis. Additionally, the agreement also covers
repairs and software upgrades for these devices as well as reduced pricing on disposables. These
services are for a contract period that commenced January 24, 2024, and end January 24, 2027.
The Purchasing Department received a request for the preventive maintenance of the LifePak
Monitors/Defibrillators, AEDs, and Lucas CPR devices on February 13, 2024. DES wishes to
apply Sections 1-106.2(a)(1) & (2) of the Code of Local Public Laws of Washington County,
Maryland, to the procurement requested. These sections state that a sole source procurement is
authorized and permissible when: (1) Only one source exists that meets the County’s requirements
and (2) The compatibility of equipment, accessories, or replacement parts is the paramount
consideration.
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
Page 2
This request requires the approval of four of the five 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.
DISCUSSION: The service provided under this agreement is needed to ensure that the devices
function as required. This bio-medical inspection ensures that the devices are operating as
expected. The maintenance agreement saves a considerable amount of money in parts, labor and
travel.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds in the amount of $97,674.30 are available in account 515270-10-
11520.
CONCURRENCES: Division Director
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
ATTACHMENTS: Stryker Sales Corporation’s Quote dated February 13, 2024
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: N/A
stryker
Washington Cnty Div of Eimer Svcs 3 Yr Prevent
Treatment Annual
Quote Number 10869232
Version: 1
Prepared For: WASHINGTON COUNTY
DIV OF EMER SVCS Rep:
Tom DeLore
Attn:
Email:
Phone Number:
GPO. CUSTOMER CONTRACT Service Rep:
Jacob Pyle
Quote Date: 02/13/2024
Email:
jacob.pyle@strykeccom
Expiration Date- 02/0912024
Contract Start: 01/25/2024
Conhact End. 01/24/2027
Delivery Address
Sold To -Shipping
Bill To Account
Name: WASHINGTON COUNTY DIV OF Name: WASHINGTON COUNTY
DIV OF Name:
WASHINGTON COUNTY
DIV OF
EMER SVCS
EMER SVCS
EMER SVCS
Account#: 20188619
Account#: 20188619
Account#:
20188619
Address: 16232 ELLIOTT PKWY
Address: 16232 ELLIOTT PKWY
Address:
16232 ELLIOTT PKWY
WILLIAMSPORT
WILLIAMSPORT
WILLIAMSPORT
Maryland 21795-4083
Maryland 21795 4083
Maryland 21795-4083
ProCare Products:
# Product
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Sell Price
Total
1.0 LUCAS-FLD-PROCARE
PROCARE-svawcns-FIELD-REPAR
36 1
$4,641.30
$4,641.30
2.0 LUCAS-FLD-PROCARE
PROCARE-svcLUCAs-FIELD-REPAR
36 10
$4,641.30
$46,413.00
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36 10
$4,641.30
$46,413.00
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PROCAREsvouFEPAK-FIELD-REPAIR
36 2
$5,950.80
$11,901.60
5.0 LIFEPK-FLD-PROCARE
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36 4
$5,950.80
$23,803.20
6.0 LIFEPK-FLD-PROCARE
PROCARE-svouFERAK-FIELD-REPAR
36 8
$5,950.80
$47,606.40
7.0 LIFEPK-FLD-PROCARE
PRCCARE-svcuFEPAK-FIELD-RERAIR
36 17
$5,950.80
$101,163.60
8.0 AED-FIELD-PROCARE
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$8,618.40
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10.0
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$293,022.90
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Quote Date:
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Expiration Dale:
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Contract Starr.
01/25/2024
Contract End:
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Email:
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Washington Cnty Div of Emer Svcs 3 Yr Prevent
Treatment Annual
Quote Number
10869232
Version
1
Prepared For:
WASHINGTON COUNTY DIV OF EMER SVCS
Attn:
GPO: CUSTOMER CONTRACT
Quote Dale.
02/13/2024
Expiration Date:
02/09/2024
Contract Start
01/25/2024
Contract End:
01/24/2027
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Phone Number:
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Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchase (INTG-23-0137) One (1) Kohler 400KW
Diesel Generator and Installation
PRESENTATION DATE: March 5, 2024
PRESENTATION BY: Brandi Naugle, CPPO, Buyer, Purchasing Department; Terry Hill,
Senior Systems Mechanic, Washington County Sheriff’s Department, Detention/Patrol Divisions
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to authorize by Resolution, for the Washington County
Detention Center to purchase and have installed one (1) Kohler 400KW diesel generator set from
Fidelity Power Systems of Sparks, MD in the amount of $187,841.69 and to utilize another
jurisdiction’s contract that was awarded by Sourcewell contract (#092222-KOH) to Kohler Power
Systems of Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: The current generator is approximately forty (40) years old, with an
original sales order date of August 1983, with an engine production date of April 1983. The set
currently has 2,106 hours of run time on it. This generator supplies emergency power for the main
Detention Center, including, emergency lighting, radios, door access controls for all sallyports and
cells as well as kitchen appliances. The major issue at hand is that there are no replacement parts
available for the generator controller. The Detention Center has done its due diligence and
maintained this set in top condition but has been advised that after sending the controller board to
a third-party vendor for a diode replacement approximately two years ago that if and when the
printed circuit board burns again it will not be possible to repair it. This coupled with the fact that
Kohler no longer provides any support for this controller leaves us with no other options.
The Code of the Public Laws of Washington County, Maryland §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 party 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 purchase of this equipment in accordance with the Code
referenced above by resolving that participation would result in cost benefits or in administrative
efficiencies.
The County will benefit from direct cost savings in the purchase of this generator set because of
the economies of scale this contract has leveraged. Acquisition of this generator set by utilizing
the Sourcewell contract and eliminating our county’s bid process would result in administrative
efficiencies and cost savings for the Washington County Detention Center and Purchasing
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
Department. I am confident that any bid received as a result of an independent County solicitation
would exceed the spend savings that Sourcewell’s contract provides through this agreement.
DISCUSSION: N/A
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are budgeted in the department’s CIP budget 600400-30-11320-
BLD089; the available budget is $924,595.45.
CONCURRENCES: Sheriff Albert
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
ATTACHMENTS: Fidelity Power Systems Quote #KS24015, dated February 19, 2024.
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: N/A
FIDELIT
POWER SYSTEMS
Sourcewell Pricing
Model
List Price
Sourcewell Discount
Sourcewell Member Qty.
Total Price
400REOZJD
$166,883.00
32%
$53,402.56
$113,480.44 1
Start up / Load Bank
$6,000.00
5%
$300.00
$5,700.00
Shipping & Handling
$4,550.00
5%
$227.50
$4,322.50
Labor
$14,625.00
5%
$731.25
$13,893.75
Materials
$5,200.00
5%
$260.00
$4,940.00
Crane & Rollback
$7,400.00
5%
$370.00
$7,030.00
Millwork
$40,500.00
5%
$2,025.00
$38,475.00
Totals:
$245,158.00 $57,316.31 $187,841.69
FIDELITY POWER SYSTEMS"
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RESOLUTION NO. RS-2024-
(Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchase [INTG‐23‐0137] One [1] Kohler 400KW
Diesel Generator and Installation)
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 Washington County Detention Center seeks to purchase and have installed one (1)
Kohler 400KW diesel generator set from Fidelity Power Systems of Sparks, Maryland, in the
amount of $187,841.69, and to utilize another jurisdiction’s contract that was awarded by
Sourcewell contract #092222‐KOH to Kohler Power Systems of Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
Eliminating the County’s bid process will result in administrative and cost savings for the
Washington County Detention Center. The County will benefit from direct cost savings because
of the economies 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 Washington County Detention Center is authorized to utilize Sourcewell
contract (#092222‐KOH) to purchase one (1) Kohler 400KW diesel generator set from Fidelity
Power Systems of Sparks, Maryland in the amount of $187,841.69.
Adopted and effective this 5th day of March, 2024.
Page 2 of 2
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND
_____________________________ BY: ______________________________________
Dawn L. Marcus, County Clerk John F. Barr, President
Approved as to form
and legal sufficiency: Mail to:
Office of the County Attorney
______________________________ 100 W. Washington Street, Suite 1101
Zachary J. Kieffer Hagerstown, MD 21740
Interim County Attorney
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: FY25 Community Organization Funding Recommendations
PRESENTATION DATE: March 5, 2024
PRESENTATION BY: Rachel Souders, Director, Office of Grant Management
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S): No motion required.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: The Community Organization Funding Committee is comprised of 5
members, individually appointed by each County Commissioner. The Committee is charged with
reviewing and evaluating annual grant application requests submitted by community-based local
non-profit organizations. After this careful review, the Committee makes funding allocation
recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners within the established annual funding
priorities.
DISCUSSION: In December, the Committee received 41 funding applications from 39 separate
organizations. The total amount of funding requested was $1,877,281.63. The amount of funds
available is $1,200,000. Each member of the Committee independently reviewed and scored the
applications over a period of approximately six weeks. The Committee then met as a group and
deliberated funding allocations for each application received. The recommendations presented
today were made in accordance with parameters established by the Board.
FISCAL IMPACT: An expenditure of $1,200,000 from the FY25 general fund budget.
CONCURRENCES: Community Organization Funding Committee
ALTERNATIVES: The recommendations are subject to acceptance or amendment by the
Board of County Commissioners during the annual budget approval process.
ATTACHMENTS: FY25 Community Organization Funding Recommendations
AUDIO/VISUAL TO BE USED: N/A
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
2025 2025 2024 2023 2022
Operating
Budget
Operating
Budget
Operating
Budget Actuals Actuals
502000 - Appropriations 1,200,000 0 1,200,000 200,000 20.00%1,000,000 3,031,579 799,000
Adjustment $
Change % Change
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2025 2025
Operating
Budget
Variance
Comments
Requested Requested
502000 - Appropriations 1,200,000 Additional funding available for outside organizations.
Total 1,200,000
Washington County, Maryland
General Fund
Department 93000 - Community Funding
FY25 Expenses
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ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST REQUEST RECOMMENDED CAP/OP RATIONALE
Maryland Symphony Orchestra, Inc. Music Education Collaboration with WCPS 47,888.00$ 36,000.00$ Operating Recommended for 76% due to high score
Washington County Arts Council, Inc. Washington County Arts Council, Inc. 12,000.00$ 12,000.00$ Operating High score, small request
Maryland Theatre Association, Inc. Network Infrastructure Refresh Project 57,232.63$ 19,235.00$ Capital Has ability to raise admission, existing assets/reserves
Douglas G. Bast Museum of History and Preservation Capital Improvement to BMOH Annex at 109 N. Main St. 41,245.00$ 41,245.00$ Capital Secured several other sources of funding for this project
Arts & Culture Total 158,365.63$ 108,480.00$
REACH, Inc. (B) Cold Weather Shelter 50,000.00$ 50,000.00$ Operating Fully funded because sufficient funds in category
CASA, Inc. (A) Comprehensive Delivery of Domestic Violence 322,245.00$ 322,245.00$ Operating Fully funded because sufficient funds in category
Domestic Violence Program Total 372,245.00$ 372,245.00$
Boys & Girls Club of Washington County, Inc. Academic Success 30,000.00$ 25,000.00$ Operating High score
CASA, Inc. (B) Comprehensive Service Delivery for Sexual Assault 25,000.00$ 25,000.00$ Operating High score, dire need
San Mar Family and Community Services Treatment Foster Care 65,000.00$ 20,000.00$ Cap & Op Receive State funding for these operating expenses
Capital request deemed not a need
Girls Incorporated of Washington County K.I.D.S. Kids, Integrating, Developing, Succeeding 24,200.00$ 22,000.00$ Operating High score, growing need
REACH, Inc. (A) REACH's Client Assistance/Crisis Intervention Pgm 50,000.00$ 30,000.00$ Operating Funded at 60%
St. John's Family Shelter, Inc. General Operating Costs 10,000.00$ 6,000.00$ Operating Funded at 60%, small # served
Brooke's House, Inc. Peer Support 40,000.00$ 10,000.00$ Operating Have other sources of income
Habitat For Humanity of Washington County, Inc. Habitat Home Preservation 15,000.00$ 7,500.00$ Operating Have other sources of support (donations)
Brook Lane Health Services, Inc. School Based Mental Health Program 50,000.00$ 25,000.00$ Operating Have other sources of support for this program
Only 2 schools
The Salvation Army, Inc. MANNA Feeding Soup Kitchen/ Food Pantry 100,000.00$ 55,000.00$ Operating Funded at 55% instead of 60% due to large request
Horizon Goodwill Industries, Inc. Young Adult Solution Center and Housing Program 55,000.00$ 30,000.00$ Operating Have other sources of income
Children's Village of Washington County, Inc. Child Safety 5,000.00$ 3,000.00$ Capital Funded at 60%
Washington County Community Action Council, Inc. County- Wide Food Insecurity Prevention Program 80,000.00$ 40,000.00$ Operating Duplication of services, limited hours of availability
Children In Need, Inc. Client Services and Extended Services Programs 40,000.00$ 40,000.00$ Operating Huge need in County
Education Foundation of WCPS, Inc. Enhancing Emotional Well-being in WCPS Students 22,000.00$ 11,000.00$ Operating Duplication of services
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washington County, Inc. Little Leadership Academy 6,359.00$ 4,000.00$ Operating Funded at about 60%
Community Free Clinic, Inc. Core Clinical Programming 150,000.00$ 90,000.00$ Operating Funded at 60%
Fort Ritchie Community Center Kids Club/ Teen Night 13,000.00$ 8,000.00$ Operating Funded at about 60%, remote area of County
Hospice of Washington County, Inc. Family Bereavement Program 100,000.00$ 60,000.00$ Operating Funded at 60%
Discovery Station at Hagerstown, Inc. Discovery Station at Hagerstown, Inc. 24,500.00$ 20,000.00$ Operating Centrally-located youth education program, low admission
TruNorth Company Housing and Transportation 8,500.00$ 4,000.00$ Operating Less than 60% due to low score
Ladders To Leaders, LTD. Rising Up L2L 20,000.00$ 4,000.00$ Cap & Op Less than 60% due to low score
Families & Children Total 933,559.00$ 539,500.00$
Alsatia Club Foundation, Inc. 97th Annual Mummers Parade 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$ Operating Benefits many organizations and businesses in County
Brings revenue into the County
C&O Canal Trust, Inc. Volunteer Programs - Washington County 7,500.00$ 3,000.00$ Operating Funded at less than 60% because want instead of need
Hagerstown Fairgound Softball Association, Inc. Promoting Amateur Softball in Washington County, MD 12,000.00$ 12,000.00$ Operating Brings visitors to County - benefits County businesses
Smithsburg Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. Community Pavilion 50,000.00$ 8,600.00$ Capital Low score, limited funding in SPA, want vs need
Recreation Total 79,500.00$ 33,600.00$
Meritus Healhcare Foundation, Inc. Non-Emergency Medical Transportation 50,672.00$ 46,175.00$ Operating High score, huge need in County
Easter Seals Serving Dc-Md-Va, Inc. Easterseals Medical Adult Day Services- Hagerstown 24,672.00$ 20,000.00$ Operating High score
FY25 COF COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FUNDING
* Recommendations are made according to the Service Priority Area allocations set by the Board of County Commissioners in their August 22, 2023 meeting. Up to 20% of available funding may be moved between
SPAs if needed.
* We received $1.877M in requests and had $1.2M available (approximately 64%), so the COF Committee generally tried to allocate about 60% to each organization. Allocations were adjusted according to numerous factors, including
"want" vs "need" & severity of need; ROI, # served, widespread benefit vs one town or population; organization's existing assets or reserves; funding the organization put towards the project/program, as well as fundraising & additional
sources sought; local Board of Directors; and duplication of services.
* Each COF Committee member independently reviewed each application and scored according to the Criteria approved by the BCC. Then the members met as a group for an all-day workshop to agree on funding
recommendations.
Senior Living Alternatives, Inc. dba Holly Place Contractual Nursing Staff 50,000.00$ 40,000.00$ Operating Funded at 80% due to high ROI
YMCA of Hagerstown, Inc. Outdoor Pickleball Courts 15,000.00$ 3,000.00$ Capital Want not need, unclear # served
Washington County Commission on Aging, Inc. SeniorFIT (Fun Invigorating Training) 56,268.00$ 23,800.00$ Operating Unclear # served
Partners In Care Maryland, Inc.Programs & Services to Empower Wash. Co. Seniors to
Age in Place 113,000.00$ -$ Operating
New to County, Board of Directors not local, most of request for
salaries, similar to other services already successfully provided
in County
Senior Program Total 309,612.00$ 132,975.00$
Humane Society of Washington County, Inc. Owner Surrendered Animals-Intake Assistance 10,000.00$ $ 5,700.00 Operating Funded at less than 60% due to limited funding in SPA
The Volunteer Association for Potomac Center, Inc. Resident Center Upgrade 7,500.00$ $ 2,500.00 Capital Not urgent need, limited funding in SPA
Friends of KC, Inc. Lost Pet and Stray Recovery 6,500.00$ $ 5,000.00 Capital Provides unique service
Other Total 24,000.00$ 13,200.00$
Combined Totals 1,877,281.63$ 1,200,000.00$
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: FY25 Personnel Requests
PRESENTATION DATE: March 05, 2024
PRESENTATION BY: Chip Rose, Director of Human Resources
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S): For informational purposes
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: Each year, personnel requests and other personnel adjustments are
submitted through the budget process. These requests are reviewed by the Director of Human
Resources, Chief Financial Officer, and the County Administrator and a recommendation is
provided to the Board of County Commissioners for consideration.
DISCUSSION: Total personnel adjustment requests total $9,719,038 for FY25.
Recommendations from the committee total $683,610 for Personnel Requests, $4,786,648 for the
Salary Scale realignment; and $1,550,000 for a Retiree 1% COLA. Please see the attached
summary for more information.
FISCAL IMPACT: $7,020,258
CONCURRENCES: County Administrator, Chief Financial Officer
ALTERNATIVES: Any combination of changes to the recommendation.
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
ATTACHMENTS: FY25 Personnel Request Summary; FY25 Salary Scale; Retiree COLA
History
AUDIO/VISUAL TO BE USED: N/A
Positions
Requested
Positions
Proposed
Elected/Appointed:
State's Attorney 3.0 3.0 381,720$ 381,720$
Treasurer 0.0 0.0 4,770$ 1,230$
Sheriff - All Departments (1.0)(2.0)(112,510)$ (195,720)$
Total Elected/Appointed:2.0 1.0 322,710$ 206,160$
Other General Fund:
DES - All Departments 14.5 1.0 1,496,580$ 98,680$
Planning & Zoning 0.0 0.0 2,420$ 2,420$
911 Communications 0.0 0.0 42,760$ -$
Engineering (1.0)(1.0)(13,010)$ (55,810)$
Parks & Recreation 1.0 0.0 87,460$ -$
Weed Control 0.0 0.0 14,860$ 14,860$
Business & Economic Dev.1.0 1.0 126,990$ 126,990$
Emergency Management 1.0 0.0 117,720$ -$
Election Board 3.0 0.0 254,320$ -$
Budget & Finance 1.0 1.0 116,880$ 119,160$
County Attorney 0.0 0.0 8,990$ 4,130$
1.0 1.0 79,630$ 69,410$
Information Technology 4.0 0.0 442,670$ -$
Wireless Communications (1.0)(1.0)(74,990)$ (74,990)$
Total Other General Fund:24.5 2.0 2,703,280$ 304,850$
Total General Fund:26.5 3.0 3,025,990$ 511,010$
Other Funds:
Solid Waste 1.0 1.0 183,780$ 75,980$
Grant Management 0.0 0.0 4,550$ 3,840$
Gaming 0.0 0.0 9,190$ -$
Land Preservation 0.0 0.0 12,410$ -$
Departments of Water Quality 0.0 0.0 25,500$ 25,500$
Airport 0.0 0.0 13,590$ 13,590$
Grand Total 27.5 4.0 3,382,390$ 683,610$
Washington County, Maryland
Summary of Personnel Requests
Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed
Requested ProposedFund
# of new
positions time Grade Step Wages Benefits Offset
Circuit FT Position Upgrade Assignment Clerk I 0.0 FT 11 2 28,766 1,034 0 29,800
Court
0.0 28,766$ 1,034$ -$ 29,800$
0.0 -$ -$ -$ -$
Circuit Increase 0.0 PT N/A N/A 18,200 730 18,930
Court PT Wages
0.0 18,200$ 730$ -$ 18,930$
0.0 18,200$ 730$ -$ 18,930$
State's Attorney New Position Assistant State's Attorney II (NTF)1.0 FT 17 11 102,440 49,973 152,410
1.0 102,440$ 49,973$ -$ 152,410$
1.0 102,440$ 49,973$ -$ 152,410$
State's Attorney New Position Assistant State's Attorney II (NTF)1.0 FT 16 10 92,560 53,259 145,820
1.0 92,560$ 53,259$ -$ 145,820$
1.0 92,560$ 53,259$ -$ 145,820$
State's Attorney New Position Legal Secretary (NTF)1.0 FT 9 12 59,634 23,854 83,490
1.0 59,634$ 23,854$ -$ 83,490$
1.0 59,634$ 23,854$ -$ 83,490$
Treasurer FT Position Upgrade Accounts Receivable Tech 0.0 FT 11 2 4,555 215 4,770
0.0 4,555$ 215$ -$ 4,770$
0.0 1,185$ 43$ -$ 1,230$
Sheriff:New Position Deputy Sheriff/Sergeant 1.0 FT PAT7 17 64,581 41,832 106,410
1.0 64,581$ 41,832$ -$ 106,410$
1.0 64,581$ 41,832$ -$ 106,410$
Sheriff:New Position Master Deputy 1.0 FT PAT5 15 108,077 59,230 167,310
1.0 108,077$ 59,230$ -$ 167,310$
1.0 108,077$ 59,230$ -$ 167,310$
Patrol
Position previously paid for by Meritus Medical Center to be absorbed by Patrol.
This position is currently funded through the Narcotics Task Force department budget. Request to move position to State's
Attorney's Office. Offset by the elimination of the position through NTF department.
Requested
Proposed
employees to ensure citizens are provided the same level of service in the event that an employee is out of the office. This has
resulted in an inequity in this position in that this position is handling the job responsibilities as the other two deputy treasurers.
This reclassification would remedy that inequity. Proposed - a one step increase proposed, not a grade increase.
Requested
Not Proposed
This position is currently funded through the Narcotics Task Force department budget. Request to move position to State's
Attorney's Office. Offset by the elimination of the position through NTF department.
Requested
Proposed
Attorney's Office. Offset by the elimination of the position through NTF department.
Requested
Proposed
Washington County, Maryland
Detail Personnel Requests
Proposed New Position or Change Total change to
BudgetFunction or Area Request
Change to BudgetRequested
Patrol
Request an upgrade from Grade 9 to Grade 10 for the Assignment Clerk I position. There are 4 total positions that would be
upgraded with this request. See attached updated job descriptions.
Requested
Not Proposed
1/1/24.
Proposed
Requested
Proposed
Requested
# of new
positions time Grade Step Wages Benefits Offset
Total change to
BudgetFunction or Area Request
Change to BudgetRequested
Sheriff:Eliminate FT Position Deputy (1.0)FT PAT1 1 (51,896)(36,027)(87,930)
(1.0)(51,896)$ (36,027)$ -$ (87,930)$
(1.0)(51,896)$ (36,027)$ -$ (87,920)$
Sheriff New Position Personnel & Training Coordinator 1.0 FT 10 1 48,152 35,268 83,420
Detention
1.0 48,152$ 35,268$ -$ 83,420$
0.0 -$ -$ -$ -$
Sheriff Eliminate Position Assistant State's Attorney (1.0)FT 17 11 (102,440)(49,973)(152,410)
NTF
(1.0)(102,440)$ (49,973)$ -$ (152,410)$
(1.0)(102,440)$ (49,773)$ -$ (152,210)$
Sheriff Eliminate Position Assistant State's Attorney II (1.0)FT 16 10 (92,560)(53,259)(145,820)
NTF
(1.0)(92,560)$ (53,259)$ -$ (145,820)$
(1.0)(92,560)$ (53,259)$ -$ (145,820)$
Sheriff Eliminate Position Legal Secretary (1.0)FT 9 12 (59,634)(23,854)(83,490)
NTF
(1.0)(59,634)$ (23,854)$ -$ (83,490)$
(1.0)(59,634)$ (23,854)$ -$ (83,490)$
Requested 2.0 220,435$ 102,282$ -$ 322,710$
Proposed 1.0 140,147$ 66,008$ -$ 206,160$
Emerg. Svcs:New Position Office Associate 1.0 FT 6 22 64,085 41,637 105,720
1.0 64,085$ 41,637$ -$ 105,720$
1.0 56,638$ 25,637$ -$ 82,280$
Emerg. Svcs:New Position Asst. Jurisdictional Medical Director 0.5 PT 12 1 39,600 3,168 42,770
0.5 39,600$ 3,168$ -$ 42,770$
0.0 -$ -$ -$ -$
Emerg. Svcs:New Positions Firefighter FAO 8.0 FT DES4 S1 426,912 298,768 725,680
8.0 426,912$ 298,768$ -$ 725,680$
0.0 -$ -$ -$ -$
Emerg. Svcs:New Position Logistics Specialist 1.0 FT 11 1 51,043 36,417 87,460
1.0 51,043$ 36,417$ -$ 87,460$
0.0 -$ -$ -$ -$
Requesting eight positions to add to current staff to provide coverage for SAFER grant firefighters who are now using accrued
leave so we have the ability to provide relief coverage.
New position to assume responsibilities previously done by Sergeant. See attached detail.
New position responsible for tracking divisions assets, scheduling and monitoring compliance testing, as well as ordering, issuing
and maintaining records of personal protective equipment.
Maryland licensed position to oversee the paramedic program and serve as a backup to the jurisdictional medical director during
times of unavailability.
Not Proposed
Not Proposed
Proposing to make position a grade 6 step 17.
Elected/ Appointed
Patrol
Requested
Eliminate position 228 which has been vacant since 2019 to offset the absorption of the two Meritus Deputy salaries.
Proposed
Position to be moved from Narcotics Task Force to State's Attorney's office.
Requested
Proposed
Position to be moved from Narcotics Task Force to State's Attorney's office.
Requested
Proposed
Position to be moved from Narcotics Task Force to State's Attorney's office.
Requested
# of new
positions time Grade Step Wages Benefits Offset
Total change to
BudgetFunction or Area Request
Change to BudgetRequested
Emerg. Svcs:New Positions Battalion Chief 4.0 FT DES8 1 290,436 180,176 470,610
Fire Operations
4.0 290,436$ 180,176$ -$ 470,610$
0.0 -$ -$ -$ -$
Emerg. Svcs:FT Position Upgrade Operations Manager 0.0 FT 16 4 11,399 5,001 16,400
0.0 11,399$ 5,001$ -$ 16,400$
0.0 11,399$ 5,001$ -$ 16,400$
Emerg. Svcs:Increase in OT Wages 0.0 FT N/A N/A 20,750 9,200 29,950
0.0 20,750$ 9,200$ -$ 29,950$
0.0 -$ -$ -$ -$
Emerg. Svcs:FT Position Upgrade Program Administrator 0.0 FT 14 15 6,594 2,365 8,960
0.0 6,594$ 2,365$ -$ 8,960$
0.0 -$ -$ -$ -$
Emerg. Svcs:FT Position Upgrade EMS Captain - Quality Assurance 0.0 FT 16 17 6,261 2,772 9,030
.
0.0 6,261$ 2,772$ -$ 9,030$
0.0 -$ -$ -$ -$
Planning & FT Position Upgrade Office Manager 0.0 FT 10 15 2,330 84 0 2,420
Zoning
0.0 2,330$ 84$ -$ 2,420$
0.0 2,330$ 84$ -$ 2,420$
911 FT Position Upgrade 0.0 FT 16 10 18,907 6,780 25,690
Communications
0.0 18,907$ 6,780$ -$ 25,690$
0.0 -$ -$ -$ -$
911 FT Position Upgrade 0.0 FT 13 13 12,563 4,500 17,070
Communications
0.0 12,563$ 4,500$ -$ 17,070$
0.0 -$ -$ -$ -$
Engineering Eliminate Position
(1.0)(54,620)$ (37,640)$ -$ (92,260)$
(1.0)(54,620)$ (37,640)$ -$ (92,260)$
To upgrade Operations Manager to Assistant Director. See attached supporting documents.
Request to reclassify position from EMS Captain - Quality Assurance to Assistant Director of Clinician Services. See support
documents for more information
Reclassify and upgrade Operations Manager to Assistant Director - Field Operations due to the addition of EMS employees and
the management and scheduling of the Fire and EMS station staffing.
Increase due to mandatory training for annual water rescue skills credentialing.
Request to upgrade Program Administrator from a grade 13 to a grade 14 due to additional tasks that the position is absorbing due
to the retirement of the administrative assistant and who will no longer be a position in this department. Additionally, the position
will manage the part-time background investigator.
Not Proposed
Proposed
Requested
Requested
will pay for the FT position upgrade request.
Proposed
scheduling and responds to complex emergency situations.
Requested
Not Proposed
# of new
positions time Grade Step Wages Benefits Offset
Total change to
BudgetFunction or Area Request
Change to BudgetRequested
Engineering FT Position Upgrade Various Positions 0.0 FT 58,910 20,339 79,250
0.0 58,910$ 20,339$ -$ 79,250$
0.0 27,000$ 9,450$ -$ 36,450$
Parks &New FT Position Program Coordinator 1.0 FT 11 1 51,043 36,417 87,460
Recreation
1.0 51,043$ 36,417$ -$ 87,460$
0.0 -$ -$ -$ -$
Weed Increase PT Wages 0.0 PT N/A N/A 13,390 1,470 14,860
Control
.
0.0 13,390$ 1,470$ -$ 14,860$
0.0 13,390$ 1,470$ -$ 14,860$
Business & New FT Position Business Specialist - Financial Prog.1.0 FT 14 17 93,413 53,365 (19,788)126,990
Economic Dev.
.
1.0 93,413$ 53,365$ (19,788)$ 126,990$
1.0 93,413$ 53,365$ (19,788)$ 126,990$
Emergency New FT Position Office Manager 1.0 FT 10 1 48,152 35,261 83,410
Management
.
1.0 48,152$ 35,261$ -$ 83,410$
0.0 -$ -$ -$ -$
Emergency FT Position Upgrades 0.0 FT N/A N/A 25,251 9,057 34,310
Management
.
0.0 25,251$ 9,057$ -$ 34,310$
0.0 -$ -$ -$ -$
Election Board New Position Election Program IT Specialist 1.0 FT 12 4 49,581 39,494 89,080
.
1.0 49,581$ 39,494$ -$ 89,080$
0.0 -$ -$ -$ -$
Election Board New Position Election Program Assistant I 2.0 FT 11 3 89,940 75,300 165,240
.
2.0 89,940$ 75,300$ -$ 165,240$
0.0 -$ -$ -$ -$
Increase requested to fill two existing part-time positions that have been vacant.
To provide an additional step beyond what is being proposed in FY25 Operating Budget to employees who assumed additional
responsibilities of the Technology Coordinator Position. Offset by the elimination of that position. Proposing a flat $3,000 per
position x 9 positions.
Requested
Proposed
Due to increased participation in recreation programming, a new position is needed. See attached support forms.
Requested
Not Proposed
Requested
Proposed
Request new position for added responsibilities brought on by activating and maintaining Foreign Trade Zone. See attached
support forms.
Requested
Proposed
Position would provide support to both Offices of Emergency Management and Public Relations. Currently, department shares
with another office located in an Office in another part of the County.
Requested
Not Proposed
Requested
Not Proposed
Requested
Not Proposed
# of new
positions time Grade Step Wages Benefits Offset
Total change to
BudgetFunction or Area Request
Change to BudgetRequested
Budget & Finance New Position Accountant 1.0 FT 14 1 63,544 41,418 104,960
.
1.0 63,544$ 41,418$ -$ 104,960$
1.0 63,544$ 41,418$ -$ 104,960$
Budget & Finance FT Position Upgrade Payroll Analyst 0.0 FT 12 5 3,973 1,425 5,400
.
0.0 3,973$ 1,425$ -$ 5,400$
0.0 3,973$ 1,425$ -$ 5,400$
Budget & Finance FT Position Upgrade Senior Budget Analyst 0.0 FT 13 5 4,659 1,864 6,520
.
0.0 4,659$ 1,864$ -$ 6,520$
0.0 6,282$ 2,513$ -$ 8,800$
County Attorney FT Position Upgrade Legal Secretary 0.0 FT 9 2 3,578 1,283 4,860
.
0.0 3,578$ 1,283$ -$ 4,860$
0.0 -$ -$ -$ -$
County Attorney FT Position Upgrade Legal Assistant 0.0 FT 10 12 3,037 1,089 4,130
.
0.0 3,037$ 1,089$ -$ 4,130$
0.0 3,037$ 1,089$ -$ 4,130$
Public Relations New Position Administrative Assistant 1.0 FT N/A N/A 45,448 34,179 79,630
.
1.0 45,448$ 34,179$ -$ 79,630$
1.0 38,147$ 31,259$ -$ 69,410$
Information New Position Office Manager 1.0 FT 10 1 48,152 35,265 83,420
Technology
1.0 48,152$ 35,265$ -$ 83,420$
0.0 -$ -$ -$ -$
Information New Position Cybersecurity Specialist 1.0 FT 16 1 74,110 45,644 119,750
Technology
1.0 74,110$ 45,644$ -$ 119,750$
0.0 -$ -$ -$ -$
Due to growth in County operations, the addition of two new funds and additional oversight of budget related functions that
extend beyond the Budget & Finance department, requesting to upgrade the current Budget Analyst position to a Senior Budget
Analyst position. Proposing additional step.
Requested
Proposed
Request to upgrade Legal Assistant a few steps to account for increased workload due to the addition of another attorney. See
support forms for details.
Requested
Requested
Proposed
Proposed
Not Proposed
Not Proposed
Requested
compliance with industry standards and regulations. See attached detail.
Proposed
Proposing to make position an office associate
grade 6 position rather than administrative assistant.
Requested
support forms for details.
Requested
Not Proposed
Requested
Requested
Proposed
# of new
positions time Grade Step Wages Benefits Offset
Total change to
BudgetFunction or Area Request
Change to BudgetRequested
Information New Position Azure Cloud Engineer 1.0 FT 16 1 74,110 45,644 119,750
Technology
1.0 74,110$ 45,644$ -$ 119,750$
0.0 -$ -$ -$ -$
Information New Position Senior Network Engineer 1.0 FT 16 1 74,110 45,644 119,750
Technology
1.0 74,110$ 45,644$ -$ 119,750$
0.0 -$ -$ -$ -$
Wireless Eliminate Position Communications Technician I (1.0)FT 8 1 (42,848)(32,145)(74,990)
Communications
(1.0)(42,848)$ (32,145)$ -$ (74,990)$
(1.0)(42,848)$ (32,145)$ -$ (74,990)$
Other General Requested 24.5 1,677,813$ 1,042,288$ (19,788)$ 2,703,280$
Fund Proposed 2.0 221,685$ 102,926$ -$ 304,850$
Highway FT Position Upgrade Multiple 0.0 FT N/A N/A 96,510 10,870 107,380
0.0 96,510$ 10,870$ -$ 107,380$
48,255$ 5,435$ 53,690$
Solid Waste New Position Weigh Clerk I 1.0 FT 8 1 42,848 33,139 75,980
1.0 42,848$ 33,139$ -$ 75,980$
1.0 42,848$ 33,139$ 75,980$
Solid Waste FT Position Upgrades Various Positions 0.0 FT N/A N/A 38,831 17,960 56,790
0.0 38,831$ 17,960$ -$ 56,790$
0.0 -$ -$ -$
Solid Waste Increase in OT Wages 0.0 FT N/A N/A 19,100 1,460 20,560
0.0 19,100$ 1,460$ -$ 20,560$
0.0 -$ -$ -$
Solid Waste FT Position Upgrade Equipment Operator 0.0 FT N/A N/A 3,036 1,457 4,500
0.0 3,036$ 1,457$ -$ 4,500$
0.0 -$ -$ -$
Position to implement solutions to enhance network efficiency, reliability and security. See attached detail.
Position to design, implement and maintain our cloud based solutions on Microsoft Azure. See attached detail.
Another Weigh Clerk is needed to provide assistance to customer as tonnage continues to increase at the landfill.
A one-grade increase for multiple positions within the landfill. See attached documents for more detail.
No description attached to form.
Request to upgrade Solid Waste Heavy Equipment Operator from grade 10 to 11. No additional support forms attached.
Eliminate position 1788. Position was created 7/1/22 and has never been filled.
Request to increase stipend paid to positions that obtain and maintain ASE certifications. See attached document for more detail.
Proposing to increase the stipend by 15 cents rather than 30 cents.
# of new
positions time Grade Step Wages Benefits Offset
Total change to
BudgetFunction or Area Request
Change to BudgetRequested
Solid Waste FT Position Upgrade Landfill Attendant 0.0 FT N/A N/A 18,600 7,350 25,950
Transfer Station
0.0 18,600$ 7,350$ -$ 25,950$
0.0 -$ -$ -$
Grant FT Position Upgrade Grant Analyst 0.0 FT 11 7 3,349 1,201 4,550
Management
0.0 3,349$ 1,201$ -$ 4,550$
0.0 2,829$ 1,015$ 3,840$
Gaming FT Position Upgrade Senior Office Associate 0.0 FT 9 9 3,162 1,134 4,300
(under Grant
Management
Budget)0.0 3,162$ 1,134$ -$ 4,300$
0.0 -$ -$ -$
Gaming FT Position Upgrade Charitable Gaming Manager 0.0 FT 11 10 3,598 1,291 4,890
(Under Grant
Management
Budget)0.0 3,598$ 1,291$ -$ 4,890$
0.0 -$ -$ -$
Land FT Position Upgrade Land Preservation Planner 0.0 FT 15 15 9,131 3,275 12,410
Preservation
0.0 9,131$ 3,275$ -$ 12,410$
0.0 -$ -$ -$
DWQ FT Position Upgrade Multiple Positions 0.0 FT N/A N/A 6,500 0 6,500
Utility Admin.
0.0 6,500$ -$ -$ 6,500$
0.0 6,500$ 6,500$
DWQ FT Position Upgrade Multiple Positions 0.0 FT N/A N/A 19,000 19,000
Sewer
General Ops.
0.0 19,000$ -$ -$ 19,000$
0.0 19,000$ 19,000$
Airport FT Position Upgrade Multiple Positions 0.0 FT N/A N/A 10,001 3,589 13,590
0.0 10,001$ 3,589$ -$ 13,590$
0.0 10,001$ 3,589$ 13,590$
Requested 1.0 273,666$ 82,726$ -$ 356,400$
Proposed 1.0 129,433$ 43,178$ -$ 172,600$
Grand Requested 27.5 2,171,914$ 1,227,296$ (19,788)$ 3,382,390$
Not Proposed
Request to increase position from a step 11 (proposed FY25 step) to a step 15. See support memo for additional details on request.
Requested
Proposed
Requested
Not Proposed
Request to upgrade four ft landfill attendant positions from grade 4 to grade 6.
Requested
Not Proposed
Request to upgrade Grant Analyst position from grade 10 to grade 11 due to the increased tasks related to gaming the analyst has
had to assume. Proposing to increase two steps in addition to the already proposed step but no grade increase.
Request to provide stipend for employees who hold more than one license from the Board of Waterworks and Waste System
Operators. See attached.
Requested
Proposed
Requested
Proposed
job description detailing additional responsibilities being done by position.
Requested
Not Proposed
detailing additional responsibilities being done by position.
Requested
Operators. See attached.
Requested
Proposed
Potential FY25 Compressed Scale
Full Time and Part Time Regular Employees
1.0%
ACTUAL
% Chg/Step
Hard Chg
% Chg COLA
Bet Grds Prior Base COLA % Chg Base + 2.5%+ 2.5%+ 2.5%+ 2.5%+ 2.5%+ 2.5%+ 2.5%+ 2.5%+ 2.5%+ 2.5%+ 2.5%+ 2.5%+ 2.5%+ 2.5%+ 2.5%+ 2.5%+ 2.5%+ 2.5%+ 2.5%
0.0%8.02%8.0%8.02%22 116,438 117,603 117,645 120,578 123,594 126,693 129,854 133,099 136,427 139,838 143,333 146,910 150,592 154,357 158,226 162,178 166,234 170,394 174,658 179,026 183,498 188,094
0.0%7.98%8.0%7.98%21 107,786 108,867 108,909 111,634 114,421 117,291 120,224 123,240 126,318 129,480 132,725 136,053 139,464 142,958 146,536 150,197 153,962 157,810 161,762 165,797 169,936 174,179
0.0%8.00%8.0%8.00%20 99,819 100,818 100,859 103,376 105,955 108,597 111,322 114,109 116,958 119,891 122,886 125,965 129,106 132,330 135,637 139,027 142,501 146,058 149,718 153,462 157,290 161,221
0.0%8.04%8.0%8.04%19 92,435 93,350 93,392 95,722 98,114 100,568 103,085 105,664 108,306 111,010 113,776 116,626 119,538 122,533 125,590 128,731 131,955 135,262 138,653 142,126 145,683 149,323
0.0%8.00%8.0%7.98%18 85,550 86,403 86,445 88,608 90,834 93,101 95,430 97,822 100,277 102,794 105,373 108,014 110,718 113,485 116,314 119,226 122,200 125,258 128,398 131,602 134,888 138,258
0.0%7.10%7.1%7.97%17 79,227 80,018 80,038 82,035 84,094 86,195 88,358 90,563 92,830 95,160 97,531 99,965 102,461 105,019 107,640 110,323 113,090 115,918 118,810 121,784 124,821 127,941
0.8%5.99%6.0%7.97%16 73,382 74,110 74,734 76,606 78,520 80,475 82,493 84,552 86,674 88,837 91,062 93,330 95,659 98,051 100,506 103,022 105,602 108,243 110,947 113,714 116,563 119,475
2.7%6.00%6.0%8.02%15 67,954 68,640 70,512 72,280 74,090 75,941 77,834 79,789 81,786 83,824 85,925 88,067 90,272 92,539 94,848 97,219 99,653 102,149 104,707 107,328 110,011 112,757
4.7%6.00%6.0%7.99%14 62,920 63,544 66,518 68,182 69,888 71,635 73,424 75,254 77,126 79,061 81,037 83,054 85,134 87,256 89,440 91,686 93,974 96,325 98,738 101,213 103,750 106,350
6.6%6.01%6.0%7.73%13 58,261 58,843 62,754 64,314 65,915 67,558 69,243 70,970 72,738 74,547 76,419 78,333 80,288 82,306 84,365 86,466 88,629 90,854 93,122 95,451 97,843 100,298
8.4%6.00%6.0%7.00%12 54,080 54,621 59,197 60,674 62,192 63,752 65,354 66,997 68,682 70,408 72,176 73,986 75,837 77,730 79,664 81,661 83,699 85,800 87,942 90,147 92,394 94,702
9.4%6.00%6.0%6.00%11 50,544 51,043 55,848 57,242 58,677 60,154 61,651 63,190 64,771 66,394 68,058 69,763 71,510 73,299 75,130 77,002 78,936 80,912 82,930 85,010 87,131 89,315
9.4%5.98%6.0%6.00%10 47,674 48,152 52,686 53,997 55,349 56,742 58,157 59,613 61,110 62,629 64,189 65,790 67,434 69,118 70,845 72,613 74,422 76,274 78,187 80,142 82,139 84,198
9.4%5.99%6.0%6.00%9 44,990 45,448 49,712 50,960 52,229 53,539 54,870 56,243 57,658 59,093 60,570 62,088 63,648 65,250 66,872 68,536 70,242 71,989 73,798 75,650 77,542 79,477
9.5%6.02%6.0%6.00%8 42,432 42,848 46,904 48,069 49,275 50,502 51,771 53,061 54,392 55,744 57,138 58,573 60,029 61,526 63,066 64,646 66,269 67,933 69,638 71,386 73,174 75,005
9.4%5.98%6.0%6.00%7 40,040 40,435 44,242 45,344 46,488 47,653 48,838 50,066 51,314 52,603 53,914 55,266 56,638 58,053 59,509 61,006 62,525 64,085 65,686 67,330 69,014 70,741
9.4%3.99%4.0%5.00%6 37,773 38,147 41,746 42,786 43,846 44,949 46,072 47,216 48,402 49,608 50,856 52,125 53,435 54,766 56,139 57,533 58,968 60,445 61,963 63,502 65,083 66,706
10.5%3.99%4.0%4.00%5 35,963 36,317 40,144 41,142 42,162 43,222 44,304 45,406 46,550 47,715 48,901 50,128 51,376 52,666 53,976 55,328 56,722 58,136 59,592 61,090 62,608 64,168
10.5%3.98%4.0%4.00%4 34,590 34,944 38,605 39,562 40,560 41,579 42,619 43,680 44,782 45,906 47,050 48,235 49,442 50,669 51,938 53,227 54,558 55,931 57,325 58,760 60,237 61,734
11.6%4.02%4.0%3.50%3 33,259 33,259 37,128 38,064 39,021 39,998 40,997 42,016 43,077 44,158 45,261 46,384 47,549 48,734 49,962 51,210 52,499 53,810 55,162 56,534 57,949 59,405
10.0%4.00%4.0%3.00%2 32,136 32,448 35,693 36,587 37,502 38,438 39,395 40,373 41,392 42,432 43,493 44,574 45,698 46,842 48,006 49,213 50,440 51,709 52,998 54,330 55,682 57,075
8.9%1 31,200 31,512 34,320 35,173 36,046 36,941 37,856 38,813 39,790 40,789 41,808 42,848 43,930 45,032 46,155 47,299 48,485 49,691 50,939 52,208 53,518 54,850
Part Time Seasonal Employees
GRADE Rec Min
2.3%25.64%26.05%P9 49,525 49,525 50,648 51,917 53,206 54,538 55,910 57,304 58,739 60,216 61,714 63,253 64,834 66,456 68,120 69,826 71,573 73,362 75,192 77,064 78,998 80,974
2.3%25.64%23.81 23.81 0.00%24.35 24.96 25.58 26.22 26.88 27.55 28.24 28.95 29.67 30.41 31.17 31.95 32.75 33.57 34.41 35.27 36.15 37.05 37.98 38.93
2.6%4.93%5.00%P6 39,291 39,291 40,310 41,309 42,349 43,410 44,491 45,594 46,738 47,902 49,109 50,336 51,605 52,894 54,226 55,578 56,971 58,386 59,842 61,339 62,878 64,459
2.6%4.93%18.89 18.89 0.00%19.38 19.86 20.36 20.87 21.39 21.92 22.47 23.03 23.61 24.20 24.81 25.43 26.07 26.72 27.39 28.07 28.77 29.49 30.23 30.99
2.7%4.00%4.00%P5 37,419 37,419 38,418 39,374 40,352 41,371 42,411 43,472 44,554 45,677 46,821 47,986 49,192 50,419 51,688 52,978 54,309 55,661 57,054 58,490 59,946 61,443
2.7%4.00%17.99 17.99 0.00%18.47 18.93 19.40 19.89 20.39 20.90 21.42 21.96 22.51 23.07 23.65 24.24 24.85 25.47 26.11 26.76 27.43 28.12 28.82 29.54
2.7%3.86%4.00%P4 35,963 35,963 36,941 37,856 38,813 39,790 40,789 41,808 42,848 43,930 45,032 46,155 47,299 48,485 49,691 50,939 52,208 53,518 54,850 56,222 57,637 59,072
2.7%3.86%17.29 17.29 0.00%17.76 18.20 18.66 19.13 19.61 20.10 20.60 21.12 21.65 22.19 22.74 23.31 23.89 24.49 25.10 25.73 26.37 27.03 27.71 28.40
2.8%3.45%3.50%P3 34,590 34,590 35,568 36,462 37,378 38,314 39,270 40,248 41,246 42,286 43,347 44,429 45,531 46,675 47,840 49,046 50,274 51,522 52,811 54,122 55,474 56,867
2.8%3.45%16.63 16.63 0.00%17.10 17.53 17.97 18.42 18.88 19.35 19.83 20.33 20.84 21.36 21.89 22.44 23.00 23.58 24.17 24.77 25.39 26.02 26.67 27.34
2.9%3.44%3.50%P2 33,426 33,426 34,382 35,235 36,109 37,003 37,918 38,875 39,853 40,851 41,870 42,910 43,992 45,094 46,218 47,382 48,568 49,774 51,022 52,291 53,602 54,933
2.9%3.44%16.07 16.07 0.00%16.53 16.94 17.36 17.79 18.23 18.69 19.16 19.64 20.13 20.63 21.15 21.68 22.22 22.78 23.35 23.93 24.53 25.14 25.77 26.41
3.0%0.00%P1 32,282 32,282 33,238 34,070 34,923 35,797 36,691 37,606 38,542 39,499 40,477 41,496 42,536 43,597 44,678 45,802 46,946 48,110 49,317 50,544 51,813 53,102
0.00%15.52 15.52 0.00%15.98 16.38 16.79 17.21 17.64 18.08 18.53 18.99 19.46 19.95 20.45 20.96 21.48 22.02 22.57 23.13 23.71 24.30 24.91 25.53
Washington County Government
FY 2025 DRAFT Salary Scale
7/1/2024
STEP
Sal Scale Adjust
Year FY Increase SSA COLA
7/1/1987 FY1988 *16%4.2%
8/1/1993 FY 1994 4.0%2.6%
7/1/1994 FY1995 0.0%2.8%
7/1/1995 FY1996 0.0%2.6%
7/1/1996 FY1997 0.0%2.9%
7/1/1997 FY1998 0.0%2.1%
7/1/1998 FY1999 4.0%1.3%
7/1/1999 FY2000 0.0%2.5%
7/1/2000 FY2001 3.0%3.5%
7/1/2001 FY2002 0.0%2.6%
7/1/2002 FY2003 3.0%1.4%
7/1/2003 FY2004 0.0%2.1%
7/1/2004 FY2005 0.0%2.7%
7/1/2005 FY2006 2.0%4.1%
7/1/2006 FY2007 0.0%3.3%
7/1/2007 FY2008 2.0%2.3%
7/1/2008 FY2009 0.0%5.8%
7/1/2009 FY2010 2.0%0.0%
7/1/2010 FY2011 0.0%0.0%
7/1/2011 FY2012 0.0%3.6%
7/1/2012 FY2013 2.0%1.7%
7/1/2013 FY2014 2.0%1.5%
7/1/2014 FY2015 0.0%1.7%
7/1/2015 FY2016 3.0%0.0%
7/1/2016 FY2017 3.0%0.3%
7/1/2017 FY2018 3.0%2.0%
7/2/2018 FY2019 0.0%2.8%
7/3/2019 FY2020 0.0%1.6%
7/4/2020 FY2021 0.0%1.3%
7/1/2021 FY2022 0.0%5.9%
7/1/2022 FY2023 1.0%8.7%
7/1/2023 FY2024 1.0%3.2%
7/1/2024 FY2025 1.0%2.0%
10 Year Average 1.09%2.68%
20 year average 1.05%2.60%
Washington County Retiree Increases
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Open Session Item
SUBJECT: FY2025 General Fund Budget – Proposed
PRESENTATION DATE: March 5, 2024
PRESENTATION BY: Kelcee Mace, Chief Financial Officer; Kim Edlund, Director Budget &
Finance
RECOMMENDED MOTION: For informational purposes only.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: This budget version, “Proposed”, represents the first round of
adjustments to what was requested from departments and outside agencies to provide a balanced
budget.
DISCUSSION: Consideration of future obligations has been a primary factor in balancing the
FY25 budget.
FISCAL IMPACT: $300,909,340
CONCURRENCES: N/A
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
ATTACHMENTS: Proposed General Fund Revenue Summary, Proposed General Fund
Expense Summary, Five-year budget document – Proposed
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: N/A
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
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Number Funding Source
FY2025
Proposed
Budget
$ Change % Change
FY2024
Original
Budget
General Revenues
Property Tax
2-1 400000 Real Estate Tax 138,750,570 8,803,700 6.77%129,946,870
2-1 400120 Corporate Personal Property - Current 16,154,320 677,090 4.37%15,477,230
2-1 400140 State Administration Fees (575,000)(25,000)4.55%(550,000)
2-1 400200 Interest on Property Tax 345,000 0 0.00%345,000
2-1 400210 Interest - Prior Year 50,000 0 0.00%50,000
2-1 400220 County Payment In Lieu of Tax 285,000 0 0.00%285,000
2-1 400230 Enterprise Zone Tax Reimbursement 593,970 (308,680) (34.20%)902,650
2-1 400260 Property Tax Sales 75,000 15,000 25.00%60,000
2-1 400300 Enterprise Zone Tax Credit (1,187,930)617,370 (34.20%)(1,805,300)
2-1 400320 County Homeowners Tax Credit (155,000)10,000 (6.06%)(165,000)
2-1 400330 Agricultural Tax Credit (460,000)(10,000)2.22%(450,000)
2-1 400345 Other Tax Credits (650,000)(630,000)3150.00%(20,000)
2-1 400355 Disabled Veteran's Credit (450,000)(90,000)25.00%(360,000)
2-1 400400 Discount Allowed on Property Tax (385,000)(20,000)5.48%(365,000)
2-1 496020 Federal Payment in Lieu of Taxes 29,190 3,490 13.58%25,700
152,420,120 9,042,970 6.31%143,377,150
Local Tax
2-5 400500 Income Tax 121,355,140 4,662,330 4.00%116,692,810
2-5 400510 Admissions & Amusements Tax 475,000 475,000 100.00%0
2-5 400520 Recordation Tax 7,606,800 (845,200) (10.00%)8,452,000
2-5 400530 Trailer Tax 200,000 0 0.00%200,000
129,636,940 4,292,130 3.42%125,344,810
Interest
2-7 404400 Interest - Investments 4,000,000 2,500,000 166.67%1,500,000
2-7 404410 Interest - Municipal Investment 750,000 350,000 87.50%400,000
2-7 404420 Interest, Penalties & Fees 7,000 7,000 100.00%0
4,757,000 2,857,000 150.37%1,900,000
Total General Revenues 286,814,060 16,192,100 5.98%270,621,960
Program Revenues
Charges for Services - Other
Circuit Court
2-9 486070 Reimbursed Expenses - Circuit Court 8,280 0 0.00%8,280
2-9 486075 Circuit Court - Jurors 150,000 22,200 17.37%127,800
158,280 22,200 16.31%136,080
State's Attorney
2-9 486000 Reimbursed Expenses - State's Attorney 64,400 4,400 7.33%60,000
Weed Control
2-9 403120 Weed Control Fees 353,000 35,450 11.16%317,550
General Fund Revenues - Proposed
Washington County, Maryland
FY 2025
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Washington County, Maryland
FY 2025
General
2-9 403135 Sheriff Auxiliary 90,200 40,200 80.40%50,000
2-9 404,511 Lease Income 70,000 0 0.00%70,000
2-9 485000 Reimburse Administrative 1,000 (5,500) (84.62%)6,500
2-9 490000 Miscellaneous 200,000 0 0.00%200,000
2-9 490010 Gain or Loss on Sale of Asset 50,000 0 0.00%50,000
2-9 490080 Bad Check Fee 1,000 250 33.33%750
2-9 490200 Registration Fees 3,000 0 0.00%3,000
2-9 490210 Sponsorships 5,000 (19,000) (79.17%)24,000
2-9 491900 In-Kind Sponsorships 4,280,100 4,280,100 100.00%0
4,700,300 4,296,050 1062.72%404,250
Engineering
2-12 403045 Review Fees 125,000 25,000 25.00%100,000
2-12 440110 Drawings/Blue Line Prints 100 (1,900) (95.00%)2,000
125,100 23,100 22.65%102,000
Permits & Inspections
2-13 401070 Building Permits - Residential 135,000 0 0.00%135,000
2-13 401080 Building Permits - Commercial 200,000 0 0.00%200,000
2-13 401085 Municipal Fees 20,000 10,000 100.00%10,000
2-13 401090 Electrical Licenses Fees 10,000 (60,000) (85.71%)70,000
2-13 401100 Electrical Permit - Residential 160,000 0 0.00%160,000
2-13 401110 Electrical Permit - Commercial 117,000 0 0.00%117,000
2-13 401115 HVAC Registration Fees 4,500 (7,500) (62.50%)12,000
2-13 401120 HVAC Permit - Residential 75,000 0 0.00%75,000
2-13 401130 HVAC Permit - Commercial 35,000 (7,300) (17.26%)42,300
2-13 401140 Other Permit Fees 30,000 0 0.00%30,000
2-13 401145 Temporary Occupancy Fee - Commercial 1,250 0 0.00%1,250
2-13 401160 Plumbing Licenses Fees 6,500 (13,500) (67.50%)20,000
2-13 401170 Plumbing Permits - Residential 80,000 0 0.00%80,000
2-13 401180 Plumbing Permits - Commercial 37,800 0 0.00%37,800
2-13 402020 Fines & Forfeitures 10,000 10,000 100.00%0
2-13 403035 Technology Fees 60,000 0 0.00%60,000
2-13 403045 Review Fees 6,000 1,000 20.00%5,000
2-13 440110 Drawings/Blue Line Prints 200 100 100.00%100
988,250 (67,200) (6.37%)1,055,450
Planning and Zoning
2-16 401040 Miscellaneous Licenses 700 0 0.00%700
2-16 401140 Other Permit Fees 3,000 0 0.00%3,000
2-16 402020 Fines and Forfeitures 1,000 0 0.00%1,000
2-16 403030 Zoning Appeals 18,000 4,000 28.57%14,000
2-16 403035 Technology Fees 7,000 1,000 16.67%6,000
2-16 403040 Rezoning 7,000 0 0.00%7,000
2-16 403045 Review Fees 90,000 45,000 100.00%45,000
2-16 403050 Development Fees 30,000 10,000 50.00%20,000
2-16 403055 Other Planning Fees 400 0 0.00%400
2-16 485000 Reimburse Administrative 100 0 0.00%100
2-16 486045 Reimbursed Expense - Other 5,000 0 0.00%5,000
162,200 60,000 58.71%102,200
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FY2024
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General Fund Revenues - Proposed
Washington County, Maryland
FY 2025
Sheriff - Judicial
2-18 402010 Peace Order Service 5,000 2,000 66.67%3,000
2-18 403010 Sheriff Fees - Judicial 40,000 0 0.00%40,000
45,000 2,000 4.65%43,000
Sheriff - Process Servers
2-18 402010 Peace Order Service 140,000 25,000 21.74%115,000
Sheriff - Patrol
2-18 402000 Parking Violations 2,500 (1,000) (28.57%)3,500
2-18 402040 School Bus Camera Fines 0 (12,000) (100.00%)12,000
2-18 403000 Speed Cameras 1,064,960 (32,820) (2.99%)1,097,780
2-18 486020 Reimbursed Expenses - Patrol 60,000 5,700 10.50%54,300
2-18 490020 Sale of Publications 6,500 0 0.00%6,500
1,133,960 (40,120) (3.42%)1,174,080
Sheriff - Central Booking
2-18 404510 Rental - Building 0 (15,720) (100.00%)15,720
2-18 404511 Lease Income 15,720 15,720 100.00%0
15,720 0 0.00%15,720
Sheriff - Detention Center
2-18 403080 Housing Federal Prisoners 1,000 550 122.22%450
2-18 403090 Housing State Prisoners 175,000 0 0.00%175,000
2-18 403100 Home Detention Fees 500 (1,000) (66.67%)1,500
2-18 486050 Reimbursed Expenses - Detention 500 0 0.00%500
2-18 486055 Alien Inmate Reimbursement 25,000 0 0.00%25,000
2-18 486060 Social Security Income Reimbursement 10,000 0 0.00%10,000
212,000 (450) (0.21%)212,450
Sheriff - Day Reporting Center
2-18 403075 Day Reporting Fees 5,000 (2,500) (33.33%)7,500
Sheriff - Narcotics Task Force
2-18 486030 Reimbursed Expenses - NTF 215,000 (193,450) (47.36%)408,450
Sheriff - Police Academy
2-18 403,015 Academy Fees 59,830 (10) (0.02%)59,840
Emergency Services
2-19 403060 Alarm Termination Fee (False Alarm Fine)20,000 0 0.00%20,000
2-19 486040 Reimbursed Expenses - Emergency Management 203,000 (202,630) (49.95%)405,630
223,000 (202,630) (47.61%)425,630
Wireless Communications
2-19 404511 Lease Income 50,800 2,800 5.83%48,000
2-19 403070 EMCS Salary Reimbursement 15,600 0 0.00%15,600
66,400 2,800 4.40%63,600
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Original
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General Fund Revenues - Proposed
Washington County, Maryland
FY 2025
Parks
Buildings, Grounds & Facilities
2-22 499420 Fuel 2,000 0 0.00%2,000
Martin L. Snook Pool
2-22 404100 Swimming Pool Fees 35,000 0 0.00%35,000
2-22 404110 Swimming Pool - Concession Fee 12,000 0 0.00%12,000
47,000 0 0.00%47,000
Parks and Recreation
2-22 404000 Sale of Wood 900 0 0.00%900
2-22 404010 Rental Fees 40,000 0 0.00%40,000
2-22 404020 Ballfield Fees 8,000 0 0.00%8,000
2-22 404030 Ballfield Lighting Fees 1,000 0 0.00%1,000
2-22 404040 Concession Fees 2,500 0 0.00%2,500
2-22 404300 Program Fees 350,000 0 0.00%350,000
2-22 490060 Park Contributions from Residents 1,000 0 0.00%1,000
403,400 0 0.00%403,400
Total Charges for Services 9,119,840 3,964,640 76.91%5,155,200
Grants
2-24 495000 Operating Grant - Law Enforcement 300,000 (50,000)(14.29)%350,000
2-24 496110 State Aid - Police Protection 1,150,560 10,560 0.93%1,140,000
2-24 496115 SAFER 0 (2,020,190)(100.00)%2,020,190
2-24 496120 911 Fees 2,250,000 900,000 66.67%1,350,000
2-24 403115 Miscellaneous Fees 476,880 476,880 100.00%0
2-24 400700 Cannabis State Sales Tax 400,000 400,000 100.00%0
2-24 401190 Marriage Licenses 50,000 0 0.00%50,000
2-24 401210 Trader's License 190,000 (10,000)(5.00)%200,000
2-24 402020 Fines & Forfeitures 5,000 (15,000)(75.00)%20,000
2-24 403130 Marriage Ceremony Fees 3,000 0 0.00%3,000
2-24 496130 State Park Fees 150,000 0 0.00%150,000
Total Grants for Operations 4,975,440 (307,750)(5.83)%5,283,190
Total Program Revenues 14,095,280 3,656,890 35.03%10,438,390
Total General Fund Proposed Revenue 300,909,340 19,848,990 7.06%281,060,350
Increase without In-Kind Revenue 296,629,240 15,568,890 5.54%281,060,350
1-4
2023 2024 2025 2025 2025
Prior Year Prior Year Proposed $ Change % Change
General Tax Revenues 1 252,255,640 270,621,960 286,814,060 16,192,100 5.98%
Charges for Services 2 5,223,900 5,155,200 9,119,840 3,964,640 76.91%
Grants for Operations 3 5,334,590 5,283,190 4,975,440 (307,750) (5.83%)
General Fund Revenues 262,814,130 281,060,350 300,909,340 19,848,990 7.06%
Cost Center Ref Change
General Revenues 1 16,192,100$
Charges for
Services
2 3,964,640$
Grants for
Operations
3 (307,750)$
Total 19,848,990$
Net property tax increased by $9,042,970 based on the assessable base increases. The
property tax rate remains the same. The income tax revenue increased by $4,662,330
and is based on the same rate of $2.95, the disparity grant funding of $2,368,000,and a
4.75% projected income growth for current withholdings. Other significant increases were
in the area of interest income.
The majority of the increase is related to the County recording in kind contributions. This
was partially offset by decreases in budgeted revenues from the City of Hagerstown for
the 911 wages and benefits and the NTF program.
The end of the SAFER grant resulted in decreased revenues of over $2 million. There
were increases for raising the 911 fee from $.75 to $1.25, budgeting for revenue for the
County EMS program, and expected revenue from the State related to cannabis sales.
Summary Comments
Washington County, Maryland
Proposed General Fund Revenue
FY 2025
Summary of General Fund Revenue Categories
Cost Center Ref
$194
$197
$201
$205 $213
$218
$225
$228
$252
$271 $287
$160
$180
$200
$220
$240
$260
$280
$300
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
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History of General Tax Revenues
$3.7
$5.2
$4.0 $4.3
$6.6
$8.9
$6.5 $5.6 $5.2 $5.2
$9.1
0
2
4
6
8
10
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
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History of Charges for Services
$3.2
$1.9 $2.0
$2.3 $2.3 $2.3 $2.1 $2.6
$5.3 $5.3
$5.0
2
3
4
5
6
7
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
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History of Grants for Operations
General Tax
Revenues
95%
Charges for
Services
3%
Grants for
Operations
2%
General Fund Revenue Sources
1-5
2023 2024 2025 2025 2025
Prior Year Prior Year Proposed $ Change % Change
Net Property Tax 1 134,863,130 143,377,150 152,420,120 9,042,970 6.31%
Income Tax 2 109,367,510 116,692,810 121,355,140 4,662,330 4.00%
Admissions & Amusements Tax 3 175,000 0 475,000 475,000 100.00%
Recordation Tax 3 7,000,000 8,452,000 7,606,800 (845,200) (10.00%)
Trailer Tax 3 250,000 200,000 200,000 0 0.00%
Interest - Investments 3 500,000 1,500,000 4,000,000 2,500,000 166.67%
Interest - Municipal Investment 3 100,000 400,000 750,000 350,000 87.50%
Interest, Penalties & Fees 3 0 0 7,000 7,000 100.00%
General Tax Revenues 252,255,640 270,621,960 286,814,060 16,192,100 5.98%
Cost Center Ref Change
Net Property Tax 1 9,042,970$
Income Tax 2 4,662,330$
Other 3 2,486,800$
Total 16,192,100$
Washington County, Maryland
Proposed General Fund Revenue
FY 2025
General Tax Revenues
Cost Center
The real estate tax estimate is based on property assessments from the State of Maryland
which include an increase in the assessable base. Corporate personal property was also
increased based on assessment information received from the State.
The income tax budget is based on the 2.95% income tax rate for the entire fiscal year,
$2,368,000 in disparity grant funding, and 4.75% income growth for current withholdings.
The budget for recordation tax income decreased based on historical and current year
trends. Assuming recordation tax will gradually return to a normal level.The interest
income budget was also significantly increased due to the increase in interest rates
experienced over the past year.
Summary Comments
Ref
$119
$118
$119 $120
$124 $126
$129 $132
$135
$143
$152
117
122
127
132
137
142
147
152
157
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
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$75 $79 $81 $84 $89 $91 $95 $95
$117 $125 $130
0
30
60
90
120
150
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History of Local Tax Revenue
0.5 0.5 0.4 0.4 0.4
0.7 1.2
0.5
0.6
1.9
4.8
0.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
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History of Interest Income Revenues
Property Tax
53%
Income Tax
45%
Program
Revenue
2%
General Fund Tax Revenue Sources
1-6
2023 2024 2025 2025 2025
Prior Year Prior Year Proposed $ Change % Change
Circuit Court 1 83,280 136,080 158,280 22,200 16.31%
State's Attorney 1 50,000 60,000 64,400 4,400 7.33%
Engineering 3 102,000 102,000 125,100 23,100 22.65%
Permits & Inspections 3 1,084,100 1,055,450 988,250 (67,200)(6.37)%
Weed Control 2 317,510 317,550 353,000 35,450 11.16%
General 2 354,350 404,250 4,700,300 4,296,050 1062.72%
Planning and Zoning 3 97,100 102,200 162,200 60,000 58.71%
Sheriff - Judicial 1 43,000 43,000 45,000 2,000 4.65%
Sheriff - Process Servers 1 115,000 115,000 140,000 25,000 21.74%
Sheriff - Patrol 1 1,373,800 1,174,080 1,133,960 (40,120)(3.42)%
Sheriff - Central Booking 1 15,720 15,720 15,720 0 0.00%
Sheriff - Detention Center 1 188,950 212,450 212,000 (450) (0.21%)
Sheriff - Day Reporting 1 7,500 7,500 5,000 (2,500) (33.33%)
Sheriff - Police Academy 1 59,840 59,840 59,830 (10) (0.02%)
Sheriff - Narcotics Task Force 1 412,520 408,450 215,000 (193,450)(47.36)%
Emergency Services 1 425,630 425,630 223,000 (202,630) (47.61%)
Wireless Communications 1 61,600 63,600 66,400 2,800 0.00%
Buildings, Grounds & Facilities 2 2,000 2,000 2,000 0 0.00%
Martin L. Snook Pool 2 72,000 47,000 47,000 0 0.00%
Parks and Recreation 2 358,000 403,400 403,400 0 0.00%
Charges for Services 5,223,900 5,155,200 9,119,840 3,964,640 76.91%
Cost Center Ref Change
Public Safety 1 (382,760)$
General 2 4,331,500$
Permitting &
Inspections and
Engineering
3 15,900$
Total 3,964,640$
Speed camera revenue has continued to decrease due to modification of driver's behavior.
NTF revenues decreased due to reclassifying employees from NTF to the State's
Attorneys office. This resulted in less reimbursement from the City of Hagerstown.
Emergency Services revenues decreased due to the decrease in the amount the City of
Hagerstown is reimbursing the County for 911 salaries and benefits.
The County has started to record in kind contributions to non-profits. There is offsetting
expenses.
Budgeted revenues were adjusted based on history and current trends. This is a non
renewal year for some of the licensing which resulted in a decrease in permit fees.
Summary Comments
Washington County, Maryland
Proposed General Fund Revenue
FY 2025
Charges for Services
Cost Center Ref
Planning & Zoning
22%
Public Safety
55%
Parks & Rec
8%
Other
15%
Charges for Services Revenue Categories
$3.7
$5.2
$4.0 $4.3
$6.6
$8.9
$6.5 $5.6 $5.2 $5.2
$9.1
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Prior Year Prior Year Proposed $ Change % Change
Operating Grant - Public Safety 1 290,000 350,000 300,000 (50,000) (14.29%)
State Aid - Police Protection 1 721,000 1,140,000 1,150,560 10,560 0.93%
SAFER 1 2,693,590 2,020,190 0 (2,020,190)(100.00)%
911 Fees 1 1,257,000 1,350,000 2,250,000 900,000 66.67%
Emergency Services Misc. Fees 1 0 0 476,880 476,880 100.00%
Cannabis State Sales Tax 2 0 0 400,000 400,000 100.00%
Marriage Licenses 2 50,000 50,000 50,000 0 0.00%
Trader's License 2 200,000 200,000 190,000 (10,000) (5.00%)
Fines & Forfeitures 3 20,000 20,000 5,000 (15,000) (75.00%)
Marriage Ceremony Fees 3 3,000 3,000 3,000 0 0.00%
State Park Fees 3 100,000 150,000 150,000 0 0.00%
Grants for Operations 5,334,590 5,283,190 4,975,440 (307,750) (5.83%)
Cost Center Ref Change
Public Safety 1 $ (682,750)
Licenses 2 $ 390,000
Other 3 $ (15,000)
Totals (307,750)$
The SAFER grant ended in FY24. The County is proposing to raise 911 fees from $.75 to
$1.25 which is expected to increase revenues by $900,000. $476,880 was budgeted for the
transfer related to the County's portion of revenues from EMS billings.
$400,000 was budgeted for a new revenue source related to cannabis sales.
Change in fines and forfeitures based on history.
Summary Comments
Washington County, Maryland
Proposed General Fund Revenue
FY 2025
Grants for Operations
Cost Center Ref
911 Fees
45%
State Aid-
Police
Protection
23%
Other
26%
Operating
Grants -Public
Safety
6%
Grant Revenue Sources
$3.2
$1.9 $2.0 $2.3 $2.3 $2.3 $2.1
$2.6
$5.3 $5.3 $5.0
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FY 2025
Requested
Budget
Adjustment
FY 2025
Proposed
Budget
$ Change % Change
FY 2024
Original
Budget
Education:
Direct Primary:
3-1 90000 Board of Education 118,737,360 (8,564,520)110,172,840 1,102,480 1.01%109,070,360
118,737,360 (8,564,520)110,172,840 1,102,480 1.01%109,070,360
Secondary:
3-3 90040 Hagerstown Community College 10,236,290 0 10,236,290 0 0.00%10,236,290
Other:
3-5 93400 Free Library 4,959,250 (104,090)4,855,160 1,384,450 39.89%3,470,710
3-7 10990 Clear Spring Library Building 143,000 0 143,000 130,730 1065.44%12,270
3-9 10991 Smithsburg Library Building 150,750 0 150,750 139,750 1270.45%11,000
3-11 10992 Boonsboro Library Building 171,810 0 171,810 160,310 1394.00%11,500
3-13 10993 Hancock Library Building 141,700 0 141,700 130,700 1188.18%11,000
5,566,510 (104,090)5,462,420 1,945,940 55.34%3,516,480
Total Education 134,540,160 (8,668,610)125,871,550 3,048,420 2.48%122,823,130
Law Enforcement:
3-15 11300 Sheriff - Judicial 4,221,310 (58,080)4,163,230 150,670 3.75%4,012,560
3-25 11305 Sheriff - Process Servers 168,260 (1,580)166,680 8,320 5.25%158,360
3-30 11310 Sheriff - Patrol 17,118,940 (326,190)16,792,750 723,310 4.50%16,069,440
3-51 11311 Sheriff Auxiliary 90,200 0 90,200 40,200 80.40%50,000
3-53 11315 Sheriff - Central Booking 1,492,120 (20,520)1,471,600 (23,120) (1.55%)1,494,720
3-61 11320 Sheriff - Detention Center 23,509,380 (332,130)23,177,250 1,925,160 9.06%21,252,090
3-81 11321 Sheriff - Day Reporting Center 538,530 (4,480)534,050 27,650 5.46%506,400
3-89 11330 Sheriff - Narcotics Task Force 647,500 (25,390)622,110 (418,170) (40.20%)1,040,280
3-100 11335 Sheriff - Police Academy 59,830 0 59,830 (10)(0.02%)59,840
47,846,070 (768,370)47,077,700 2,434,010 5.45%44,643,690
Emergency Services:
3-106 11420 Air Unit 95,890 0 95,890 21,920 29.63%73,970
3-115 11430 Special Operations 311,290 (126,970)184,320 (29,790) (13.91%)214,110
3-126 11440 911 - Communications 6,747,820 (171,470)6,576,350 (109,600) (1.64%)6,685,950
3-141 11520 EMS Operations 6,344,250 (283,920)6,060,330 2,291,360 60.80%3,768,970
3-158 11525 Fire Operations 8,435,110 (1,553,830)6,881,280 310,990 4.73%6,570,290
3-175 11535 Public Safety Training Center 1,366,210 (203,400)1,162,810 202,460 21.08%960,350
3-193 93110 Civil Air Patrol 4,000 0 4,000 0 0.00%4,000
3-195 93130 Fire & Rescue Volunteer Services 12,059,880 (195,080)11,864,800 1,227,330 11.54%10,637,470
35,364,450 (2,534,670)32,829,780 3,914,670 13.54%28,915,110
Other:
3-214 11530 Emergency Management 378,930 (121,250)257,680 (18,860) (6.82%)276,540
3-223 93100 Animal Control Services - Humane Society 2,350,000 0 2,350,000 818,470 53.44%1,531,530
2,728,930 (121,250)2,607,680 799,610 44.22%1,808,070
Total Public Safety 85,939,450 (3,424,290)82,515,160 7,148,290 9.48%75,366,870
Washington County, Maryland
General Fund Expenditures - Proposed
FY 2025
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FY 2025
Proposed
Budget
$ Change % Change
FY 2024
Original
Budget
Washington County, Maryland
General Fund Expenditures - Proposed
FY 2025
Operating/Capital Transfer
Operating:
3-225 91020 Highway 10,521,180 (61,900)10,459,280 362,940 3.59%10,096,340
3-227 91021 Solid Waste 651,180 (164,010)487,170 37,170 8.26%450,000
3-229 91023 Agricultural Education Center 255,760 0 255,760 17,560 7.37%238,200
3-231 91024 Grant Management 537,170 (14,660)522,510 134,870 34.79%387,640
3-233 91028 Land Preservation 31,920 (8,820)23,100 (30,430) (56.85%)53,530
3-235 91029 HEPMPO 5,130 1,640 6,770 1,640 31.97%5,130
3-237 91040 Utility Administration 799,210 (13,390)785,820 82,850 11.79%702,970
3-239 91041 Water 490,590 (314,110)176,480 (574,090) (76.49%)750,570
3-241 91044 Transit 1,213,230 (311,920)901,310 (151,230) (14.37%)1,052,540
3-243 91046 Golf Course 267,150 (154,220)112,930 (320,760) (73.96%)433,690
3-245 92010 Municipality in Lieu of Bank Shares 38,550 0 38,550 0 0.00%38,550
14,811,070 (1,041,390)13,769,680 (439,480) (3.09%)14,209,160
Capital:
3-247 91230 Capital Improvement Fund 7,750,000 1,241,740 8,991,740 2,741,740 43.87%6,250,000
3-249 12700 Debt Service 16,210,080 0 16,210,080 430,840 2.73%15,779,240
23,960,080 1,241,740 25,201,820 3,172,580 14.40%22,029,240
Total Operating/Capital Transfers 38,771,150 200,350 38,971,500 2,733,100 7.54%36,238,400
Other Government Programs:
Courts:
3-251 10200 Circuit Court 2,720,970 (144,800)2,576,170 189,330 7.93%2,386,840
3-261 10210 Orphans Court 34,250 0 34,250 (1,900) (5.26%)36,150
3-264 10220 State's Attorney 5,282,090 (72,680)5,209,410 259,710 5.25%4,949,700
8,037,310 (217,480)7,819,830 447,140 6.06%7,372,690
State:
3-275 10400 Election Board 2,941,480 (300,490)2,640,990 374,900 16.54%2,266,090
3-287 12300 Soil Conservation 369,510 0 369,510 5,500 1.51%364,010
3-289 12400 Weed Control 353,000 (1,610)351,390 33,840 10.66%317,550
3-295 12410 Environmental Pest Management 50,500 (5,000)45,500 0 0.00%45,500
3-297 94000 Health Department 3,183,620 0 3,183,620 844,350 36.09%2,339,270
3-299 94010 Social Services 506,330 0 506,330 0 0.00%506,330
3-301 94020 University of MD Extension 290,120 0 290,120 11,080 3.97%279,040
3-303 94030 County Cooperative Extension 38,730 0 38,730 0 0.00%38,730
7,733,290 (307,100)7,426,190 1,269,670 20.62%6,156,520
Community Funding:
3-305 93000 Community Funding 1,200,000 0 1,200,000 200,000 20.00%1,000,000
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FY 2025
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Budget
$ Change % Change
FY 2024
Original
Budget
Washington County, Maryland
General Fund Expenditures - Proposed
FY 2025
General Operations:
3-307 10300 County Administrator 458,030 (6,920)451,110 24,140 5.65%426,970
3-313 10310 Public Relations & Marketing 687,530 (54,360)633,170 83,100 15.11%550,070
3-322 12500 Business Development 1,023,760 (14,070)1,009,690 172,130 20.55%837,560
3-332 10100 County Commissioners 357,550 (4,670)352,880 (3,260) (0.92%)356,140
3-336 10110 County Clerk 162,460 (2,010)160,450 (5,810) (3.49%)166,260
3-342 10530 Treasurer 532,600 (16,270)516,330 (9,790) (1.86%)526,120
3-349 10600 County Attorney 1,299,950 (51,690)1,248,260 331,690 36.19%916,570
3-357 10700 Human Resources 1,742,920 (232,910)1,510,010 132,420 9.61%1,377,590
3-366 11200 General Operations 5,851,230 265,150 6,116,380 2,513,540 69.77%3,602,840
3-370 10500 Budget & Finance 3,065,030 (33,700)3,031,330 1,057,170 53.55%1,974,160
3-380 10510 Independent Accounting & Auditing 75,000 0 75,000 (5,000) (6.25%)80,000
3-382 10520 Purchasing 683,190 (9,640)673,550 25,220 3.89%648,330
3-389 11000 Information Technology 4,364,640 (589,490)3,775,150 (319,480) (7.80%)4,094,630
3-400 11540 Wireless Communications 1,755,300 (83,800)1,671,500 51,550 3.18%1,619,950
22,059,190 (834,380)21,224,810 4,047,620 23.56%17,177,190
Other:
3-408 11100 Women's Commission 2,000 0 2,000 0 0.00%2,000
3-410 11120 Veteran's Advisory Committee 2,000 0 2,000 2,000 100.00%0
3-412 11140 Diversity and Inclusion Committee 2,000 0 2,000 0 0.00%2,000
3-414 11150 Animal Control Board 7,200 0 7,200 7,200 100.00%0
3-416 11550 Forensic Investigator 30,000 0 30,000 0 0.00%30,000
3-418 93230 Commission on Aging 2,223,920 (619,340)1,604,580 540,050 50.73%1,064,530
3-420 93300 Museum of Fine Arts 140,000 0 140,000 3,380 2.47%136,620
2,407,120 (619,340)1,787,780 552,630 44.74%1,235,150
Public Works:
3-422 11600 Public Works 354,530 (5,400)349,130 9,770 2.88%339,360
3-429 11910 Buildings Grounds and Facilities 2,625,210 (136,690)2,488,520 96,570 4.04%2,391,950
2,979,740 (142,090)2,837,650 106,340 3.89%2,731,310
3-440 11620 Engineering 3,108,700 (88,190)3,020,510 47,890 1.61%2,972,620
3-452 11630 Permits & Inspections 3,266,170 (99,010)3,167,160 83,490 2.71%3,083,670
6,374,870 (187,200)6,187,670 131,380 2.17%6,056,290
Planning and Zoning:
3-462 10800 Planning and Zoning 1,476,150 (21,820)1,454,330 (12,250) (0.84%)1,466,580
3-470 10810 Board of Zoning Appeals 67,240 0 67,240 7,950 13.41%59,290
1,543,390 (21,820)1,521,570 (4,300) (0.28%)1,525,870
Engineering & Permits & Inspections:
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Adjustment
FY 2025
Proposed
Budget
$ Change % Change
FY 2024
Original
Budget
Washington County, Maryland
General Fund Expenditures - Proposed
FY 2025
Parks and Recreation:
3-472 12000 Martin L. Snook Pool 173,700 0 173,700 5,100 3.02%168,600
3-475 12200 Parks and Recreation 1,854,130 (110,720)1,743,410 31,340 1.83%1,712,070
2,027,830 (110,720)1,917,110 36,440 1.94%1,880,670
Facilities:
3-483 10900 Martin Luther King Building 126,480 0 126,480 1,600 1.28%124,880
3-486 10910 Administration Building 343,880 0 343,880 13,470 4.08%330,410
3-489 10930 Court House 343,880 0 343,880 41,640 13.78%302,240
3-492 10940 County Office Building 257,800 0 257,800 21,470 9.08%236,330
3-495 10950 Administration Annex 150,600 0 150,600 25,970 20.84%124,630
3-497 10960 Dwyer Center 34,390 0 34,390 2,080 6.44%32,310
3-499 10965 Election Board Facility 123,040 (5,000)118,040 11,690 10.99%106,350
3-502 10970 Central Services 135,400 0 135,400 4,170 3.18%131,230
3-506 10980 Rental Properties 1,730 0 1,730 (4,290) (71.26%)6,020
3-508 10985 Senior Center Building 12,210 0 12,210 160 1.33%12,050
3-510 11325 Public Facilities Annex 104,110 0 104,110 14,300 15.92%89,810
1,633,520 (5,000)1,628,520 132,260 8.84%1,496,260
Total Other Government Programs 55,996,260 (2,445,130)53,551,130 6,919,180 14.84%46,631,950
Total Proposed Expenditures 315,247,020 (14,337,680)300,909,340 19,848,990 7.06%281,060,350
Increase without In-Kind Expenses 310,966,920 (14,337,680)296,629,240 15,568,890 5.54%281,060,350
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Current FY24
Budget Request $ Change % Change Proposed $ Change % Change
Education 1 122,823,130 134,540,160 11,717,030 9.54%125,871,550 3,048,420 2.48%
Law Enforcement 2 46,175,220 50,196,070 4,020,850 8.71%49,427,700 3,252,480 7.04%
Emergency Services 3 29,191,650 35,743,380 6,551,730 22.44%33,087,460 3,895,810 13.35%
Operating Transfers 4 14,209,160 14,811,070 601,910 4.24%13,769,680 (439,480) (3.09%)
Capital 5 22,029,240 23,960,080 1,930,840 8.76%25,201,820 3,172,580 14.40%
Courts 6 7,372,690 8,037,310 664,620 9.01%7,819,830 447,140 6.06%
State Operations 7 6,156,520 7,733,290 1,576,770 25.61%7,426,190 1,269,670 20.62%
Other 8 33,102,740 40,225,660 7,122,920 21.52%38,305,110 5,202,370 15.72%
281,060,350 315,247,020 34,186,670 12.16%300,909,340 19,848,990 7.06%
Washington County, Maryland
Proposed General Fund Expenditures
FY 2025
Summary Overview of General Fund Expenditures
Cost Center ref Requested Proposed
Education
42%
Public Safety
27%
Transfers
5%
Capital
8%
Courts
3%
State
2%
Other
13%
Allocation of General Fund Expenditures
$107.5 $109.9
$111.8 $113.8
$116.5 $119.2
$122.5 $122.8
$125.9
95
100
105
110
115
120
125
130
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Education
$43.4 $44.6
$48.4
$52.5 $55.2
$60.0
$67.3
$75.4
$82.5
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Public Safety
$10.2 $10.3
$11.4
$14.5
$11.8 $12.3 $12.5
$14.2 $13.8
6
8
10
12
14
16
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Transfers
$3.0
$4.6 $4.7
$3.1 $3.1
$5.3
$6.3 $6.2
$7.4
2.9
3.5
4.1
4.7
5.3
5.9
6.5
7.1
7.7
8.3
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
State
$4.9 $5.0 $5.2
$5.7 $5.9 $6.2 $6.4
$7.4
$7.8
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
8.0
9.0
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Courts
$18.7 $20.2 $19.4
$16.7 $16.6
$19.3 $20.2 $22.0 $25.2
0
10
20
30
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Capital & Debt
$22.1
$27.4 $29.3
$26.1 $25.0
$29.6
$27.6
$33.1
$38.3
20
22
24
27
29
31
33
35
38
40
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Other
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Current FY24
Budget Request $ Change % Change Proposed $ Change % Change
Education 1 122,823,130 134,540,160 11,717,030 9.54%125,871,550 3,048,420 2.48%
Law Enforcement 2 46,175,220 50,196,070 4,020,850 8.71%49,427,700 3,252,480 7.04%
Emergency Services 3 29,191,650 35,743,380 6,551,730 22.44%33,087,460 3,895,810 13.35%
Operating Transfers 4 14,209,160 14,811,070 601,910 4.24%13,769,680 (439,480) (3.09%)
Capital 5 22,029,240 23,960,080 1,930,840 8.76%25,201,820 3,172,580 14.40%
Courts 6 7,372,690 8,037,310 664,620 9.01%7,819,830 447,140 6.06%
State Operations 7 6,156,520 7,733,290 1,576,770 25.61%7,426,190 1,269,670 20.62%
Other 8 33,102,740 40,225,660 7,122,920 21.52%38,305,110 5,202,370 15.72%
281,060,350 315,247,020 34,186,670 12.16%300,909,340 19,848,990 7.06%
Washington County, Maryland
Proposed General Fund Expenditures
FY 2025
Summary Overview of General Fund Expenditures
Cost Center ref Requested Proposed
COST CENTER SUMMARY EXPLANATIONS CHANGE
Education 1 3,048,420$
Law Enforcement 2 3,252,480$
Emergency
Services
3 3,895,810$
Transfers 4 (439,480)$
Capital 5 3,172,580$
Courts 6 447,140$
State 7 1,269,670$
Other 8 5,202,370$
Totals 19,848,990$
The increases are mainly related to increases in wages and benefits. Three positions will be transferred
from NTF to State's Attorney.
The majority of the increases in these departments are due to the proposed step and COLA. The budget
also includes a proposed change to the salary scale with a cost to the general fund of approximately
$3,034,440. $1,754,360 is due to the recording of in-kind expenses. Utilities, software, and other costs
continue to increase.
$688,550 of the increase is related to the recording of In-Kind Sponsorships. The Election Board wages
increased.
Provides and increase of $1,102,480 to the Board of Education which is MOE plus 3%. Also reflects the
addition of $1,938,640 of In-Kind sponsorship to the libraries.
Wages and benefits increased due to the mid-year steps for civilians, promotions, and proposed step and
COLA. Increases in operations are a result of increased costs for food and medical expenses, gasoline,
utility costs, uniforms, and insurance.
The largest increases are due to the proposed step and COLA, a one million dollar placeholder for
continued implementation of the Fire and Rescue plan, costs associated with consolidating 2 EMS
companies into the County, and an increase in allocations to the volunteer companies.
The decrease is due to Water fund not needing as much funding because the appropriation to CIP
decreased. Golf is reducing their request due to proposed increases in fees. Transit had a decrease in
expenses.
Capital appropriation increased to provide for capital needs. Debt expenses increased due to an increase
in required payments.
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ref Current FY24
Budget Request $ Change % Change Proposed $ Change % Change
Board of Education 1 109,070,360 118,737,360 9,667,000 8.86%110,172,840 1,102,480 1.01%
Hagerstown Community College 2 10,236,290 10,236,290 0 0.00%10,236,290 0 0.00%
Free Library 3 3,470,710 4,959,250 1,488,540 42.89%4,855,160 1,384,450 39.89%
Clear Spring Library Building 4 12,270 143,000 130,730 1065.44%143,000 130,730 1065.44%
Smithsburg Library Building 5 11,000 150,750 139,750 1270.45%150,750 139,750 1270.45%
Boonsboro Library Building 6 11,500 171,810 160,310 1394.00%171,810 160,310 1394.00%
Hancock Library Building 7 11,000 141,700 130,700 1188.18%141,700 130,700 1188.18%
122,823,130 134,540,160 11,717,030 9.54%125,871,550 3,048,420 2.48%
COST CENTER SUMMARY EXPLANATIONS CIP CHANGE
Board of Education 1 -$ 1,102,480$
HCC 2 -$ -$
Library 3 -$ 1,384,450$
Clear Spring Library 4 -$ 130,730$
Smithsburg Library 5 -$ 139,750$
Boonsboro Library 6 -$ 160,310$
Hancock Library 7 -$ 130,700$
Totals -$ 3,048,420$
$130,150 of the increase is due to now budgeting for In-Kind Sponsorship.
$154,730 of the increase is due to now budgeting for In-Kind Sponsorship.
Washington County, Maryland
Proposed General Fund Expenditures
FY 2025
Educational Expenses
Education Requested Proposed
Change is due to budgeting for Maintenance of Effort plus a three percent increase.
No increased contribution requested.
Increase is due to now budgeting for In-Kind Sponsorship. Flat funded operations.
$130,110 of the Increase is due to now budgeting for In-Kind Sponsorship.
$139,200 of the increase is due to now budgeting for In-Kind Sponsorship.
$107.5
$109.9
$111.8
$113.8 $116.5
$119.2
$122.5 $122.8 $125.9
95
100
105
110
115
120
125
130
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Education
Education
42%
Public Safety
27%
Transfers
5%
Capital
8%
Courts
3%
State
2%
Other
13%
Allocation of General Fund Expenditures
1-15
Current FY24
Budget Request $ Change % Change Proposed $ Change % Change
Sheriff - Judicial 1 4,012,560 4,221,310 208,750 5.20%4,163,230 150,670 3.75%
Sheriff - Process Servers 2 158,360 168,260 9,900 6.25%166,680 8,320 5.25%
Sheriff - Patrol 3 16,069,440 17,118,940 1,049,500 6.53%16,792,750 723,310 4.50%
Sheriff - Central Booking 4 1,494,720 1,492,120 (2,600)-0.17%1,471,600 (23,120)80.40%
Sheriff - Detention Center 5 21,252,090 23,509,380 2,257,290 10.62%23,177,250 1,925,160 (1.55%)
Sheriff -Day Reporting 6 506,400 538,530 32,130 6.34%534,050 27,650 9.06%
Sheriff - NTF 7 1,040,280 647,500 (392,780)-37.76%622,110 (418,170)5.46%
Sheriff - Police Academy 8 59,840 59,830 (10)0.00%59,830 (10)(40.20%)
Animal Control 9 1,531,530 2,350,000 818,470 53.44%2,350,000 818,470 (0.02%)
Sheriff - Auxiliary 10 50,000 90,200 40,200 100.00%90,200 40,200 0.00%
46,175,220 50,196,070 4,020,850 8.71%49,427,700 3,252,480 7.04%
COST CENTER SUMMARY EXPLANATIONS CIP CHANGE
Judicial 1 -$ 150,670$
Process Servers 2 -$ 8,320$
Patrol 3 -$ 723,310$
Central Booking 4 -$ (23,120)$
Detention Center 5 -$ 1,925,160$
Washington County, Maryland
Proposed General Fund Expenditures
FY 2025
Law Enforcement
refLaw Enforcement Requested Proposed
Wages and benefits increased due to the proposed step of 2.5%and COLA of
1% as well as civilians receiving a two step increase in FY24. Operating
expenses increased primarily due to increasing insurance costs and gasoline
usage. $26,840 is requested for tasers and computer equipment for vehicles.
Wages and benefits increased due to the proposed step of 2.5%and COLA of
1% as well as due to civilians receiving a two step increase in FY24. Operating
expenses decreased due to a reduction in postage.
Wages and benefits increased due to the proposed step of 2.5%and 1%COLA
as well as the department request to absorb the salaries of two sworn deputies
previously paid by a contract with Meritus Medical Center. Operating costs
increased mainly due to increases in software, insurance, gasoline, utilities and
building maintenance. One time requests of $139,750 for body armor and
computer equipment.
Wages and benefits decreased due to turnover in the department. Operating
expenses increased by $3,770 in insurance and uniforms. $17,450 was
requested for fingerprinting equipment.
Wages and benefits increased by $1.4 million due to the proposed 2.5% step
and 1%COLA. There is a personnel request for a Personnel and Training
Coordinator position. Operating expenses increased due to inmate food,
medical costs and utilities. $2,470 is being requested in capital outlay items.
$29.5 $30.7
$33.2
$34.9 $35.9 $36.7
$41.4
$46.2
$49.4
25
28
31
34
37
40
43
46
49
52
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Law Enforcement
Education
42%
Public Safety
27%
Transfers
5%
Capital
8%
Courts
3%
State
2%
Other
13%
Allocation of General Fund Expenditures
1-16
Current FY24
Budget Request $ Change % Change Proposed $ Change % Change
Sheriff - Judicial 1 4,012,560 4,221,310 208,750 5.20%4,163,230 150,670 3.75%
Sheriff - Process Servers 2 158,360 168,260 9,900 6.25%166,680 8,320 5.25%
Sheriff - Patrol 3 16,069,440 17,118,940 1,049,500 6.53%16,792,750 723,310 4.50%
Sheriff - Central Booking 4 1,494,720 1,492,120 (2,600)-0.17%1,471,600 (23,120)80.40%
Sheriff - Detention Center 5 21,252,090 23,509,380 2,257,290 10.62%23,177,250 1,925,160 (1.55%)
Sheriff -Day Reporting 6 506,400 538,530 32,130 6.34%534,050 27,650 9.06%
Sheriff - NTF 7 1,040,280 647,500 (392,780)-37.76%622,110 (418,170)5.46%
Sheriff - Police Academy 8 59,840 59,830 (10)0.00%59,830 (10)(40.20%)
Animal Control 9 1,531,530 2,350,000 818,470 53.44%2,350,000 818,470 (0.02%)
Sheriff - Auxiliary 10 50,000 90,200 40,200 100.00%90,200 40,200 0.00%
46,175,220 50,196,070 4,020,850 8.71%49,427,700 3,252,480 7.04%
Washington County, Maryland
Proposed General Fund Expenditures
FY 2025
Law Enforcement
refLaw Enforcement Requested Proposed
Day Reporting 6 -$ 27,650$
NTF 7 -$ (418,170)$
Police Academy 8 -$ (10)
Animal Control 9 -$ 818,470$
Sheriff Auxiliary 10 -$ 40,200$
Totals -$ 3,252,480$
The budget was increased based on history. There was an identical offset in
revenues also.
The wage and benefit increase of $26,420 was related to the proposed step and
COLA along with a mid-year step for admin and a promotion for the uniformed
officer. Operating expenses had a slight increase due to increased contract
costs.
Wages and benefits are decreasing due to the elimination of a position and the
transfer of three positions to the State's Attorneys Office. Operating expenses
increased by $19,130 mainly due to the lab fees paid to the City increasing.
$39,180 was requested for various equipment.
Based on the newly executed contract.
The Academy has a minor change due to a slight decrease in utilities.
1-17
Current FY24
Budget Request $ Change % Change Proposed $ Change % Change
Civil Air Patrol 1 4,000 4,000 0 0.00%4,000 0 0.00%
Air Unit 2 73,970 95,890 21,920 29.63%95,890 21,920 29.63%
Special Operations 3 214,110 311,290 97,180 45.39%184,320 (29,790) (13.91%)
F&R Volunteer Services 4 10,637,470 12,059,880 1,422,410 13.37%11,864,800 1,227,330 11.54%
911 - Communications 5 6,685,950 6,747,820 61,870 0.93%6,576,350 (109,600) (1.64%)
EMS Operations 6 3,768,970 6,344,250 2,575,280 68.33%6,060,330 2,291,360 60.80%
Fire Operations 7 6,570,290 8,435,110 1,864,820 28.38%6,881,280 310,990 4.73%
Emergency Management 8 276,540 378,930 102,390 37.03%257,680 (18,860) (6.82%)
Public Safety Training Center 9 960,350 1,366,210 405,860 42.26%1,162,810 202,460 21.08%
29,191,650 35,743,380 6,551,730 22.44%33,087,460 3,895,810 13.35%
COST CENTER SUMMARY EXPLANATIONS CIP CHANGE
Civil Air Patrol 1 -$ -$
Air Unit 2 -$ 21,920$
Special Operations 3 -$ (29,790)$
F&R Volunteer 4 -$ 1,227,330$
911 5 -$ (109,600)$
EMS Operations 6 -$ 2,291,360$
Fire Operations 7 -$ 310,990$
No change
Operating expenses are increasing $9,460 due to utilities and costs
related to cylinder testing and repairs. $6,430 is requested for a fan in
the bay area and $44,670 is requested to place an air compression
system in fire station 1.Operating expenses are increasing $19,420 because of increase costs
in the area of gas monitoring and equipment maintenance. Decrease in
capital outlay from $105,150 to $55,940 for flash suits and upgrade to
the door entry system.
The majority of the increase is due to the following: increase in
contribution to LOSAP of $218,000, increases in the appropriation due
to increasing allocations by 5% and rising utility costs, increases in
insurances, and a $100,000 increase in the fundraising incentive.
Washington County, Maryland
Proposed General Fund Expenditures
FY 2025
Emergency Services
Emergency Services ref Requested Proposed
There is wage and benefit decrease of $7,220 due to the transfer of 2
positions to the EMS operations department. Operating expenses
decreased by $102,380 because several costs were reallocated to EMS
operations.
Wages and benefits increased by $2,049,040 due to reclassifying 2
positions from 911 and the consolidation of Williamsport and
Smithsburg EMS into County operations. The net increase in operating
expenses was $195,990. Part of that is related to the transfer of costs
from 911.There is a $1 million placeholder for continuing the
implementation of the Fire and Rescue plan.$79,980 is proposed for
capital outlay for transport ventilators and other medical equipment.
$420,510 of the increase in wages and benefits is due to the proposed
step and COLA. Operating expenses increased by $85,290. The
majority of the increase is related to moving software costs from 911.
$340,730 is being proposed for capital outlay purchases of protective
equipment and hoses and nozzles for reserve engines.
$13.7 $13.7 $15.0
$17.4 $19.0
$23.1 $25.7
$28.9
$32.8
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Fire and Rescue
Education
42%
Public Safety
27%
Transfers
5%
Capital
8%
Courts
3%
State
2%
Other
13%
Allocation of General Fund Expenditures
1-18
Current FY24
Budget Request $ Change % Change Proposed $ Change % Change
Civil Air Patrol 1 4,000 4,000 0 0.00%4,000 0 0.00%
Air Unit 2 73,970 95,890 21,920 29.63%95,890 21,920 29.63%
Special Operations 3 214,110 311,290 97,180 45.39%184,320 (29,790) (13.91%)
F&R Volunteer Services 4 10,637,470 12,059,880 1,422,410 13.37%11,864,800 1,227,330 11.54%
911 - Communications 5 6,685,950 6,747,820 61,870 0.93%6,576,350 (109,600) (1.64%)
EMS Operations 6 3,768,970 6,344,250 2,575,280 68.33%6,060,330 2,291,360 60.80%
Fire Operations 7 6,570,290 8,435,110 1,864,820 28.38%6,881,280 310,990 4.73%
Emergency Management 8 276,540 378,930 102,390 37.03%257,680 (18,860) (6.82%)
Public Safety Training Center 9 960,350 1,366,210 405,860 42.26%1,162,810 202,460 21.08%
29,191,650 35,743,380 6,551,730 22.44%33,087,460 3,895,810 13.35%
Washington County, Maryland
Proposed General Fund Expenditures
FY 2025
Emergency Services
Emergency Services ref Requested Proposed
Emergency Management 8 -$ (18,860)$
Public Safety Training Center 9 -$ 202,460$
Totals -$ 3,895,810$
Decrease is related to turnover in department.
Wages and benefits increased by $169,850 due to the proposed step
and COLA, the reclassification of wages related to teaching from EMS
and Fire to the PSTC,and the request for an additional position. The
operational increase is primarily related utilities.
1-19
Current FY24
Budget Request $ Change % Change Proposed $ Change % Change
Highway 1 10,096,340 10,521,180 424,840 4.21%10,459,280 362,940 3.59%
Solid Waste 2 450,000 651,180 201,180 44.71%487,170 37,170 8.26%
Ag Center 3 238,200 255,760 17,560 7.37%255,760 17,560 7.37%
Grant Management 4 387,640 537,170 149,530 38.57%522,510 134,870 34.79%
Land Preservation 5 53,530 31,920 (21,610) (40.37%)23,100 (30,430) (56.85%)
HEPMPO 6 5,130 5,130 0 0.00%6,770 1,640 31.97%
Utility Administration 7 702,970 799,210 96,240 13.69%785,820 82,850 11.79%
Water 8 750,570 490,590 (259,980) (34.64%)176,480 (574,090) (76.49%)
Transit 9 1,052,540 1,213,230 160,690 15.27%901,310 (151,230) (14.37%)
Golf Course 10 433,690 267,150 (166,540) (38.40%)112,930 (320,760) (73.96%)
Muni Shares 38,550 38,550 0 0.00%38,550 0 0.00%
14,209,160 14,811,070 601,910 4.24%13,769,680 (439,480) (3.09%)
COST CENTER SUMMARY EXPLANATIONS CIP CHANGE
Highway 1 -$ 362,940$
Solid Waste 2 -$ 37,170$
Ag Center 3 -$ 17,560$
4 -$ 134,870$
Land Preservation 5 -$ (30,430)$
HEPMPO 6 -$ 1,640$
Utility Admin 7 -$ 82,850$
Water 8 -$ (574,090)$
Transit 9 -$ (151,230)$
Golf Course 10 -$ (320,760)$
.
Totals -$ (439,480)$
Grant Management
Washington County, Maryland
Proposed General Fund Expenditures
FY 2025
Operating Transfers
Operating Transfers ref Requested Proposed
Increase is due to increase in wages and expenses.
Due to increase in wages.
Increase will cover the wage increase as well as increases in building
maintenance.
Increase is due to increase in wages and benefits, elimination of gaming
revenue, and the support of a new homelessness program.
Proposed rate increases for golfers.
Decrease is due to changes in available program funding.
Due to increase in wages.
Increase due to increase in wages and benefits and costs to follow
Stormwater Management best management practices.
Decrease in expenses.
A reduction in CIP appropriation resulted in an overall decrease in support
needed.
Education
42%
Public Safety
27%
Transfers
5%
Capital
8%
Courts
3%
State
2%
Other
13%
Allocation of General Fund Expenditures
$10.2 $10.3
$11.4
$14.5
$11.8 $12.3 $12.5
$14.2 $13.8
6
8
10
12
14
16
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Transfers
1-20
Current FY24
Budget Request $ Change % Change Proposed $ Change % Change
Capital Improvement Fund 1 6,250,000 7,750,000 1,500,000 24.00%8,991,740 2,741,740 43.87%
Debt Service 2 15,779,240 16,210,080 430,840 2.73%16,210,080 430,840 2.73%
22,029,240 23,960,080 1,930,840 8.76%25,201,820 3,172,580 14.40%
COST CENTER SUMMARY EXPLANATIONS CIP CHANGE
1 -$ 2,741,740$
Debt Service 2 -$ 430,840$
Totals -$ 3,172,580$
Increased funding to support capital projects.
Based on amortization schedules.
Capital
Improvement Fund
Washington County, Maryland
Proposed General Fund Expenditures
FY 2025
Capital Related
Capital Related ref Requested Proposed
Education
42%
Public Safety
27%
Transfers
5%
Capital
8%
Courts
3%
State
2%
Other
13%
Allocation of General Fund Expenditures
$18.7 $20.2 $19.4
$16.7
$16.6
$19.3 $20.2
$22.0 $25.2
0
10
20
30
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Capital & Debt
1-21
Current FY24
Budget Request $ Change % Change Proposed $ Change % Change
Circuit Court 1 2,386,840 2,720,970 334,130 14.00%2,576,170 189,330 7.93%
Orphans Court 2 36,150 34,250 (1,900) (5.26%)34,250 (1,900) (5.26%)
State's Attorney 3 4,949,700 5,282,090 332,390 6.72%5,209,410 259,710 5.25%
7,372,690 8,037,310 664,620 9.01%7,819,830 447,140 6.06%
COST CENTER SUMMARY EXPLANATIONS CIP CHANGE
Circuit Court 1 -$ 189,330$
Orphans Court 2 -$ (1,900)$
State's Attorney 3 -$ 259,710$
Totals -$ 447,140$
The majority of the increase in wages and benefits is due to the proposed COLA
and step. Operating expenses increased by $31,940 due to the increase in jurors
days. $61,210 is being proposed to replace AV systems in the court rooms.
Decrease in pension due to less number of retirees drawing.
Wage and benefit increases accounts for $487,320 of the increase. This is due to
the transfer of 3 positions from NTF. Operating expense changes were not material
and $12,320 is proposed for replacement of laptops.
Washington County, Maryland
Proposed General Fund Expenditures
FY 2025
Courts
Courts ref Requested Proposed
Education
42%
Public Safety
27%
Transfers
5%
Capital
8%
Courts
3%
State
2%
Other
13%
Allocation of General Fund Expenditures
$4.9 $5.0 $5.2
$5.7 $5.9 $6.2 $6.4
$7.4
$7.8
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
8.0
9.0
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Courts
1-22
Current FY24
Budget Request $ Change % Change Proposed $ Change % Change
Health Department 1 2,339,270 3,183,620 844,350 36.09%3,183,620 844,350 36.09%
Social Services 2 506,330 506,330 0 0.00%506,330 0 0.00%
University of MD Extension 3 279,040 290,120 11,080 3.97%290,120 11,080 3.97%
Cooperative Extension 4 38,730 38,730 0 0.00%38,730 0 0.00%
Election Board 5 2,266,090 2,941,480 675,390 29.80%2,640,990 374,900 16.54%
Soil Conservation 6 364,010 369,510 5,500 1.51%369,510 5,500 1.51%
Weed Control 7 317,550 353,000 35,450 11.16%351,390 33,840 10.66%
Environmental Pest Management 8 45,500 50,500 5,000 10.99%45,500 0 0.00%
6,156,520 7,733,290 1,576,770 25.61%7,426,190 1,269,670 20.62%
COST CENTER SUMMARY EXPLANATIONS CIP CHANGE
Health Department 1 -$ 844,350$
Social Services 2 -$ -$
University of MD Extension 3 -$ 11,080$
Cooperative Extension 4 -$ -$
Election Board 5 -$ 374,900$
Soil Conservation 6 -$ 5,500$
Weed Control 7 -$ 33,840$
Environmental Pest Management 8 -$ -$
Totals -$ 1,269,670$
Washington County, Maryland
Proposed General Fund Expenditures
FY 2025
State Operations
State Operations ref Requested Proposed
Increase reflects a pay increase and small increase in operating costs.
Wages and benefits increased slightly to reflect proposed wage
increases and operating expenses increased mainly due to the increase
in gasoline prices. This is a self-supported program.
No change.
$688,550 of the increase is related to in-kind. The County started
recording in-kind in FY23 actuals. The original FY24 budget did not
include in-kind but there has been a budget adjustment made to reflect
this change. The remaining increase of $155,800 is due to a change in
the core funding required amount.
No change.
Increase in budget is due to the wages being increased by the State of
MD.
No change.
The majority of the increase is related to pay increases.
Education
42%
Public Safety
27%
Transfers
5%
Capital
8%
Courts
3%
State
2%
Other
13%
Allocation of General Fund Expenditures
$3.0
$4.6 $4.7
$3.1 $3.1
$5.3
$6.3 $6.2
$7.4
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
6.5
7.0
7.5
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
State
1-23
Current FY24
Budget Request $ Change % Change Proposed $ Change % Change
Community Funding 1,000,000 1,200,000 200,000 20.00%1,200,000 200,000 20.00%
Commission on Aging 1,064,530 2,223,920 1,159,390 108.91%1,604,580 540,050 50.73%
Museum of Fine Arts 136,620 140,000 3,380 2.47%140,000 3,380 2.47%
County Administrator 426,970 458,030 31,060 7.27%451,110 24,140 5.65%
Public Relations & Marketing 550,070 687,530 137,460 24.99%633,170 83,100 15.11%
Business Development 837,560 1,023,760 186,200 22.23%1,009,690 172,130 20.55%
County Commissioners 356,140 357,550 1,410 0.40%352,880 (3,260) (0.92%)
County Clerk 166,260 162,460 (3,800)-2.29%160,450 (5,810) (3.49%)
Treasurer 526,120 532,600 6,480 1.23%516,330 (9,790) (1.86%)
County Attorney 916,570 1,299,950 383,380 41.83%1,248,260 331,690 36.19%
Human Resources 1,377,590 1,742,920 365,330 26.52%1,510,010 132,420 9.61%
General Operations 3,602,840 5,851,230 2,248,390 62.41%6,116,380 2,513,540 69.77%
Budget and Finance 1,974,160 3,065,030 1,090,870 55.26%3,031,330 1,057,170 53.55%
Auditing & Accounting 80,000 75,000 (5,000)-6.25%75,000 (5,000) (6.25%)
Purchasing 648,330 683,190 34,860 5.38%673,550 25,220 3.89%
Information Technology 4,094,630 4,364,640 270,010 6.59%3,775,150 (319,480) (7.80%)
Wireless Communications 1,619,950 1,755,300 135,350 8.36%1,671,500 51,550 3.18%
Women's Commission 2,000 2,000 0 0.00%2,000 0 0.00%
Veteran's Advisory Committee 0 2,000 2,000 100.00%2,000 2,000 100.00%
Diversity & Inclusion 2,000 2,000 0 0.00%2,000 0 0.00%
Animal Control Board 0 7,200 7,200 100.00%7,200 7,200 100.00%
Forensic Investigator 30,000 30,000 0 0.00%30,000 0 0.00%
Public Works 339,360 354,530 15,170 4.47%349,130 9,770 2.88%
Buildings Grounds & Facilities 2,391,950 2,625,210 233,260 9.75%2,488,520 96,570 4.04%
Engineering 2,972,620 3,108,700 136,080 4.58%3,020,510 47,890 1.61%
Permits & Inspections 3,083,670 3,266,170 182,500 5.92%3,167,160 83,490 2.71%
Planning & Zoning 1,466,580 1,476,150 9,570 0.65%1,454,330 (12,250) (0.84%)
Zoning Appeals 59,290 67,240 7,950 13.41%67,240 7,950 13.41%
Martin L. Snook Pool 168,600 173,700 5,100 3.02%173,700 5,100 3.02%
Parks & Recreation 1,712,070 1,854,130 142,060 8.30%1,743,410 31,340 1.83%
Martin Luther King Building 124,880 126,480 1,600 1.28%126,480 1,600 1.28%
Administration Building 330,410 343,880 13,470 4.08%343,880 13,470 4.08%
Court House 302,240 343,880 41,640 13.78%343,880 41,640 13.78%
County Administration Building 236,330 257,800 21,470 9.08%257,800 21,470 9.08%
Administration Annex 124,630 150,600 25,970 20.84%150,600 25,970 20.84%
Dwyer Center 32,310 34,390 2,080 6.44%34,390 2,080 6.44%
Election Board Facility 106,350 123,040 16,690 15.69%118,040 11,690 10.99%
Central Services 131,230 135,400 4,170 3.18%135,400 4,170 3.18%
Rental Properties 6,020 1,730 (4,290)-71.26%1,730 (4,290) (71.26%)
Senior Center Building 12,050 12,210 160 1.33%12,210 160 1.33%
Public Facilities Annex 89,810 104,110 14,300 15.92%104,110 14,300 15.92%
33,102,740 40,225,660 7,122,920 21.52%38,305,110 5,202,370 15.72%
Washington County, Maryland
Proposed General Fund Expenditures
FY 2025
Other
Other Requested Proposed
Education
42%
Public Safety
27%
Transfers
5%
Capital
8%
Courts
3%
State
2%
Other
13%
Allocation of General Fund Expenditures
$22.1
$27.4
$29.3
$26.1 $25.0
$29.6
$27.6
$33.1
$38.3
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Other
1-24
Current FY24
Budget Request $ Change % Change Proposed $ Change % Change
Community Funding 1,000,000 1,200,000 200,000 20.00%1,200,000 200,000 20.00%
Commission on Aging 1,064,530 2,223,920 1,159,390 108.91%1,604,580 540,050 50.73%
Museum of Fine Arts 136,620 140,000 3,380 2.47%140,000 3,380 2.47%
County Administrator 426,970 458,030 31,060 7.27%451,110 24,140 5.65%
Public Relations & Marketing 550,070 687,530 137,460 24.99%633,170 83,100 15.11%
Business Development 837,560 1,023,760 186,200 22.23%1,009,690 172,130 20.55%
County Commissioners 356,140 357,550 1,410 0.40%352,880 (3,260) (0.92%)
County Clerk 166,260 162,460 (3,800)-2.29%160,450 (5,810) (3.49%)
Treasurer 526,120 532,600 6,480 1.23%516,330 (9,790) (1.86%)
County Attorney 916,570 1,299,950 383,380 41.83%1,248,260 331,690 36.19%
Human Resources 1,377,590 1,742,920 365,330 26.52%1,510,010 132,420 9.61%
General Operations 3,602,840 5,851,230 2,248,390 62.41%6,116,380 2,513,540 69.77%
Budget and Finance 1,974,160 3,065,030 1,090,870 55.26%3,031,330 1,057,170 53.55%
Auditing & Accounting 80,000 75,000 (5,000)-6.25%75,000 (5,000) (6.25%)
Purchasing 648,330 683,190 34,860 5.38%673,550 25,220 3.89%
Information Technology 4,094,630 4,364,640 270,010 6.59%3,775,150 (319,480) (7.80%)
Wireless Communications 1,619,950 1,755,300 135,350 8.36%1,671,500 51,550 3.18%
Women's Commission 2,000 2,000 0 0.00%2,000 0 0.00%
Veteran's Advisory Committee 0 2,000 2,000 100.00%2,000 2,000 100.00%
Diversity & Inclusion 2,000 2,000 0 0.00%2,000 0 0.00%
Animal Control Board 0 7,200 7,200 100.00%7,200 7,200 100.00%
Forensic Investigator 30,000 30,000 0 0.00%30,000 0 0.00%
Public Works 339,360 354,530 15,170 4.47%349,130 9,770 2.88%
Buildings Grounds & Facilities 2,391,950 2,625,210 233,260 9.75%2,488,520 96,570 4.04%
Engineering 2,972,620 3,108,700 136,080 4.58%3,020,510 47,890 1.61%
Permits & Inspections 3,083,670 3,266,170 182,500 5.92%3,167,160 83,490 2.71%
Planning & Zoning 1,466,580 1,476,150 9,570 0.65%1,454,330 (12,250) (0.84%)
Zoning Appeals 59,290 67,240 7,950 13.41%67,240 7,950 13.41%
Martin L. Snook Pool 168,600 173,700 5,100 3.02%173,700 5,100 3.02%
Parks & Recreation 1,712,070 1,854,130 142,060 8.30%1,743,410 31,340 1.83%
Martin Luther King Building 124,880 126,480 1,600 1.28%126,480 1,600 1.28%
Administration Building 330,410 343,880 13,470 4.08%343,880 13,470 4.08%
Court House 302,240 343,880 41,640 13.78%343,880 41,640 13.78%
County Administration Building 236,330 257,800 21,470 9.08%257,800 21,470 9.08%
Administration Annex 124,630 150,600 25,970 20.84%150,600 25,970 20.84%
Dwyer Center 32,310 34,390 2,080 6.44%34,390 2,080 6.44%
Election Board Facility 106,350 123,040 16,690 15.69%118,040 11,690 10.99%
Central Services 131,230 135,400 4,170 3.18%135,400 4,170 3.18%
Rental Properties 6,020 1,730 (4,290)-71.26%1,730 (4,290) (71.26%)
Senior Center Building 12,050 12,210 160 1.33%12,210 160 1.33%
Public Facilities Annex 89,810 104,110 14,300 15.92%104,110 14,300 15.92%
33,102,740 40,225,660 7,122,920 21.52%38,305,110 5,202,370 15.72%
Washington County, Maryland
Proposed General Fund Expenditures
FY 2025
Other
Other Requested Proposed
OVERALL SUMMARY EXPLANATIONS (41 department areas)CIP CHANGE
Wages and Benefits -$ 2,098,660$
Operating 3,009,480$
Capital Outlay 94,230$
Totals -$ -$ 5,202,370$
Wages and benefits increased due to proposed COLA of 1% and
step. $3,034,440 is budgeted for a proposed scale change. The
pension in general operations decreased from $3,541,000 to
$1,550,000 which is budgeted for retirees COLAs.
$1,754,360 is due to the recording of in-kind expense. $200,000 is
to increase community funding. The majority of the remainder is in
utilities, fuel, software, and general price increases.
Budget includes a vehicle for Engineering and Permits.
1-25
Actual Actual Actual Actual Original
Amounts Growth Amounts Growth Budget Projected $ Variance % Variance Proposed Growth Projected Growth Projected Growth Projected Growth Projected Growth
Potential Tax Rate Increase
General Revenue
Real Estate/Property Tax 136,078,215 1.69%141,063,795 3.66%143,377,150 146,508,364 3,131,214 2.18%152,420,120 6.31%156,992,720 3.00%160,132,570 2.00%161,733,900 1.00%163,351,240 1.00%
Income Tax
Current FY Withholdings 98,129,909 4.16%96,423,863 (1.74%)99,894,187 97,841,767 (2,052,420) (2.05%)104,640,060 4.75%107,779,260 3.00%111,012,640 3.00%114,343,020 3.00%117,773,310 3.00%
PY Witholdings 16,433,028 (4.83%)20,799,792 26.57%13,808,603 17,635,476 3,826,873 27.71%14,347,080 3.90%14,490,550 1.00%14,635,460 1.00%14,781,810 1.00%14,929,630 1.00%
Disparity 8,360,846 7.45%3,834,282 (54.14%)2,990,020 2,990,075 55 0.00%2,368,000 (20.80%)2,439,040 3.00%2,512,210 3.00%2,587,580 3.00%2,665,210 3.00%
Subtotal Income Tax 122,923,784 3.08%121,057,937 (1.52%)116,692,810 118,467,318 1,774,508 1.52%121,355,140 4.00%124,708,850 2.76%128,160,310 2.77%131,712,410 2.77%135,368,150 2.78%
Admission and Amusement Tax 319,188 301.45%498,807 56.27%- 400,000 400,000 0.00%475,000 100.00%475,000 0.00%475,000 0.00%475,000 0.00%475,000 0.00%
Recordation Tax 17,203,855 56.38%9,974,278 (42.02%)8,452,000 8,452,000 - 0.00%7,606,800 (10.00%)6,846,120 (10.00%)6,503,810 (5.00%)6,503,810 0.00%6,503,810 0.00%
Trailer 208,567 (17.87%)218,441 4.73%200,000 200,000 - 0.00%200,000 0.00%200,000 0.00%200,000 0.00%200,000 0.00%200,000 0.00%
Interest 351,987 (40.77%)6,324,575 1,696.82%1,900,000 7,953,066 6,053,066 318.58%4,757,000 150.37%2,854,200 (40.00%)2,711,490 (5.00%)2,575,920 (5.00%)2,447,120 (5.00%)
Total General Revenue 277,085,595 4.56%279,137,832 0.74%270,621,960 281,980,748 11,358,788 4.20%286,814,060 5.98%292,076,890 1.83%298,183,180 2.09%303,201,040 1.68%308,345,320 1.70%
Program Revenues:
Charges for Services 9,282,723 30.90%15,280,014 64.61%5,155,200 8,095,406 2,940,206 57.03%9,596,720 86.16%9,606,320 0.10%9,615,930 0.10%9,625,550 0.10%9,635,180 0.10%
Operating Grants 13,617,570 (37.83%)10,363,362 (23.90%)5,283,190 16,865,677 11,582,487 219.23%4,498,560 (14.85%)4,503,060 0.10%4,507,560 0.10%4,512,070 0.10%4,516,580 0.10%
Total Program Revenues 22,900,293 (21.02%)25,643,376 11.98%10,438,390 24,961,083 14,522,693 139.13%14,095,280 35.03%14,109,380 0.10%14,123,490 0.10%14,137,620 0.10%14,151,760 0.10%
Total Revenues 299,985,888 2.04%304,781,208 1.60%281,060,350 306,941,831 25,881,481 9.21%300,909,340 7.06%306,186,270 1.75%312,306,670 2.00%317,338,660 1.61%322,497,080 1.63%
Wages:
Full Time Wages 38,094,450 15.17%42,339,714 11.14%46,579,210 44,657,383 (1,921,827) (4.13%)49,394,150 6.04%51,122,950 3.50%52,912,250 3.50%54,764,180 3.50%56,680,930 3.50%
Part Time Wages 1,654,700 6.75%2,152,952 30.11%2,595,150 2,301,774 (293,376) (11.30%)2,793,410 7.64%2,891,180 3.50%2,992,370 3.50%3,097,100 3.50%3,205,500 3.50%
Overtime Wages 2,851,771 41.11%3,303,514 15.84%1,634,170 4,049,125 2,414,955 147.78%2,694,090 64.86%2,788,380 3.50%2,885,970 3.50%2,986,980 3.50%3,091,520 3.50%
Other Wages 4,245,735 546.05%1,001,348 (76.42%)1,256,430 1,338,496 82,066 6.53%965,510 (23.15%)999,300 3.50%1,034,280 3.50%1,070,480 3.50%1,107,950 3.50%
Personnel Requests - 0.00%0.00%- - 0.00%3,545,210 100.00%3,669,290 3.50%3,797,720 3.50%3,930,640 3.50%4,068,210 3.50%
Turnover Credit - 0.00%- 0.00%(948,140) (948,140) - 0.00%(951,320) 0.34%(998,890) 5.00%(1,048,830) 5.00%(1,101,270) 5.00%(1,156,330) 5.00%
Total Wages 46,846,656 25.58%48,797,527 4.16%51,116,820 51,398,639 281,819 0.55%58,441,050 14.33%60,472,210 3.48%62,573,760 3.48%64,748,110 3.47%66,997,780 3.47%
Fringe Costs:
Fica 3,469,857 26.37%3,598,752 3.71%3,983,290 3,904,845 (78,445) (1.97%)4,271,910 7.25%4,421,430 3.50%4,576,180 3.50%4,736,350 3.50%4,902,120 3.50%
Health 7,638,997 3.08%7,465,789 (2.27%)9,491,940 8,888,998 (602,942) (6.35%)9,753,840 2.76%10,046,460 3.00%10,347,850 3.00%10,658,290 3.00%10,978,040 3.00%
Pension 14,602,205 (12.28%)10,504,582 (28.06%)15,883,900 15,553,429 (330,471) (2.08%)14,570,590 (8.27%)14,934,850 2.50%15,308,220 2.50%15,690,930 2.50%16,083,200 2.50%
OPEB - 0.00%237,370 0.00%293,210 398,074 104,864 35.76%293,210 0.00%296,140 1.00%299,100 1.00%302,090 1.00%305,110 1.00%
Workers Comp 1,658,295 81.73%1,697,214 2.35%1,795,300 1,698,352 (96,948) (5.40%)1,869,670 4.14%1,935,110 3.50%2,002,840 3.50%2,072,940 3.50%2,145,490 3.50%
Other 326,788 6.71%307,385 (5.94%)498,540 255,581 (242,959) (48.73%)741,390 48.71%767,340 3.50%794,200 3.50%822,000 3.50%850,770 3.50%
Total Fringe 27,696,141 (1.16%)23,811,093 (14.03%)31,946,180 30,699,279 (1,246,901) (3.90%)31,500,610 (1.39%)32,401,330 2.86%33,328,390 2.86%34,282,600 2.86%35,264,730 2.86%
Total Wages & Benefits 74,542,797 14.11%72,608,620 (2.59%)83,063,000 82,097,918 (965,082) (1.16%)89,941,660 8.28%92,873,540 3.26%95,902,150 3.26%99,030,710 3.26%102,262,510 3.26%
Operations:
Education 119,169,470 2.32%124,457,394 4.44%122,823,130 122,823,130 - 0.00%125,871,550 2.48%128,640,720 2.20%131,470,820 2.20%134,363,180 2.20%137,319,170 2.20%
Public Safety 19,395,597 4.96%23,040,790 18.79%22,217,390 25,360,517 3,143,127 14.15%25,428,220 14.45%26,063,930 2.50%26,715,530 2.50%27,383,420 2.50%28,068,010 2.50%
Operating Transfers 12,139,889 1.94%12,487,384 2.86%14,209,160 14,209,160 - 0.00%13,769,680 (3.09%)13,907,380 1.00%14,046,450 1.00%14,186,910 1.00%14,328,780 1.00%
Capital Transfers 32,976,090 2.70%24,964,702 (24.29%)6,250,000 8,925,805 2,675,805 42.81%8,991,740 43.87%9,000,000 0.09%10,250,000 13.89%11,250,000 9.76%12,250,000 8.89%
Courts 511,586 30.97%650,278 27.11%448,340 569,250 120,910 26.97%483,350 7.81%495,430 2.50%507,820 2.50%520,520 2.50%533,530 2.50%
State 4,508,525 (3.92%)5,858,632 29.95%5,457,470 5,318,695 (138,775) (2.54%)6,599,880 20.93%6,764,880 2.50%6,934,000 2.50%7,107,350 2.50%7,285,030 2.50%
Other External Approp 1,884,278 9.90%5,082,672 169.74%2,205,150 2,360,952 155,802 7.07%2,950,580 33.80%3,024,340 2.50%3,099,950 2.50%3,177,450 2.50%3,256,890 2.50%
Debt Service 14,905,563 (3.22%)15,210,802 2.05%15,779,240 15,712,700 (66,540) (0.42%)16,210,080 2.73%16,777,430 3.50%17,364,640 3.50%17,972,400 3.50%18,601,430 3.50%
Internal Operations 8,182,383 (58.64%)10,505,444 28.39%7,400,690 16,005,310 8,604,620 116.27%9,665,140 30.60%9,906,770 2.50%10,154,440 2.50%10,408,300 2.50%10,668,510 2.50%
213,673,381 (3.29%)222,258,099 4.02%196,790,570 211,285,519 14,494,949 7.37%209,970,220 6.70%214,580,880 2.20%220,543,650 2.78%226,369,530 2.64%232,311,350 2.62%
Controllable Assets/Capital Outlay:
Public Safety 1,066,995 (4.66%)1,247,672 16.93%922,310 1,786,012 863,702 93.65%793,340 (13.98%)817,140 3.00%841,650 3.00%866,900 3.00%892,910 3.00%
Courts 100,323 2.08%20,283 (79.78%)265,170 707,159 441,989 166.68%73,530 (72.27%)75,740 3.00%78,010 3.00%80,350 3.00%82,760 3.00%
State 40,758 (14.90%)35,168 (13.71%)- - - 0.00%17,060 100.00%17,150 0.50%17,240 0.50%17,330 0.50%17,420 0.50%
Internal Operations 313,037 (75.71%)3,595,863 1,048.70%19,300 44,177 24,877 128.90%113,530 488.24%100,000 (11.92%)103,000 3.00%106,090 3.00%109,270 3.00%
1,521,113 (40.44%)4,898,986 222.07%1,206,780 2,537,348 1,330,568 110.26%997,460 (17.35%)1,010,030 1.26%1,039,900 2.96%1,070,670 2.96%1,102,360 2.96%
Total Expenditures 289,737,291 0.31%299,765,706 3.46%281,060,350 295,920,785 14,860,435 5.29%300,909,340 7.06%308,464,450 2.51%317,485,700 2.92%326,470,910 2.83%335,676,220 2.82%
Source
Budget & Finance
FY2025 General Fund Budget-
Proposed
General Fund - Proposed
2
Increase from FY24 to FY25
FY25 Proposed Balancing Adjustments
FY24
Approved
FY25
Proposed $ Change % Change
Total $281,060,350 $300,909,340 $19,848,990 7.06%
FY25 FY25
Requested Proposed $ Change % Change
Revenues 299,059,340 300,909,340 1,850,000 0.62%
Expenses 315,247,020 300,909,340 (14,337,680)-4.55%
Revenue Adjustments
3
Revenue Category $ Millions Justification
Income Tax $0.9 Adjust overall increase to 4%
Interest 1.0 Based on current interest rates
Total Balancing $1.9
Revenues Compared to FY24
4
Highlights -$19.8M Increase
•Property Tax -$9M
•Based on assessed value from SDAT
•No increase to tax rate proposed
•Current rate: $0.928/$100
•Income Tax -$4.7M
•Modest growth in withholdings
•$2.4M in Disparity Grant
•No increase to tax rate proposed
•Current rate: 2.95%
•Interest -$2.9M
•Charges for Services -$4.4M
•$4.2M related to In-Kind
•Grants and Other Income –($0.8M)
•Expiration of SAFER Grant –($2M)
•Increase in 911 Fee -$0.9M
Description FY24 FY25 % Chg
Property Tax 143.4 152.4 6.3%
Income Tax 116.7 121.4 4.0%
Other Local Taxes 8.7 8.3 -4.3%
Interest 1.9 4.8 150.4%
Charges for Services 5.2 9.6 86.2%
Grants and Other Income 5.3 4.5 -14.9%
281.1 300.9 7.1%
Expenditure Adjustments
5
Expenditure Category $ Millions Justification
Wages & Benefits $(3.6)Salary Committee Recommendations
Board of Education (8.6)$1M More Than MOE
Operating & Agency (1.2)Based on Historical Trends
Controllable Assets (0.9)Based on Historical Trends or Moved
to CIP Plan
Total Balancing $(14.3)
Expenditures Compared to FY24
6
Highlights -$19.8M Increase
•BOE-increase $1.1M
•Wages & Benefits Increase $6.9M
•1% COLA and 1 step (2.5%) -$2.9M
•$3M Salary Scale Realignment (Gr 1-16)
•$511k New Positions, OT and PT Wages
•$265K Time to Care Act
•Operating $5.3M Increase
•$4.2M related to In-Kind
•Public Safety Operations $3.2M Increase
•VFD Allocation $11.9M ($110k each Direct)
•Capital Transfers $9M, $2.7M Increase
•Additional Pension $1.6M Includes
•1% Retiree COLA $520k FY25 (Paid Over 3 Years)
•$520K -1% Approved in FY24 (2nd Installment)
•$520K -1% Approved in FY23 (3rd Installment)
Description FY24 FY25 % Chg
Board of Education 109.1 110.2 1.0%
Wages and Benefits 79.5 88.4 11.2%
County Operations 27.1 32.4 19.9%
Public Safety Operations 22.2 25.4 14.5%
Outside Agencies 2.2 3.0 33.8%
Capital Outlay 1.2 1.0 -17.3%
Capital Transfers 6.3 9.0 43.9%
Transfers to Other Funds 14.2 13.8 -3.1%
Debt Service 15.8 16.2 2.7%
Additional Pension 3.5 1.6 -56.2%
Total 281.1 300.9 7.1%
Five Year Projections - Proposed
7
Assumptions
Revenues
•Projections used FY24 Estimated Actual as base
•Economic indicators for revenue slowdown
•Real Estate/ Property Tax FY28
•Income Tax FY26
•Recordation Tax FY26 & FY27
Expenditures
•Employee Step (2.5%) and COLA (1%)
•Regular COLA Increases Retirees (0.25%-1.0%)
•The need for Position Growth
•Return to normal inflation of 2-3%
•Capital Transfers based on CIP Plan
•1-2% Inflation for Operating Transfers and
External Appropriations
FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28 FY29
Description Est Actual Proposed Projected Projected Projected Projected
Revenue 306.9$ 300.9$ 306.2$ 312.3$ 317.3$ 322.5$
Expenditures 295.9 300.9 308.5 317.5 326.5 335.7
Surplus (Deficit)11.0$ -$ (2.3)$ (5.2)$ (9.1)$ (13.2)$
($ in millions)
Household Impact
8
Base Tax $ Change % Change
33.12$ 1.1%
Average Net Taxable Income 66,832$ 2.95%1,971.54$
66,832$ 3.00%2,004.96$ 33.42$ 1.7%
Rate
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Kelcee Mace, CFO
Kimberly Edlund, Director
Department of Budget & Finance
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Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth and Victim Services FY25
Community Partnership Agreement Proposal
PRESENTATION DATE: March 5, 2024
PRESENTATION BY: Nicole Phillips, Senior Grant Manager, Office of Grant Management
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the submission of the FY25 Community
Partnership Agreement proposal to the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth and
Victim Services requesting $810,266 and accept funding as awarded.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: The Washington County Office of Grant Management, on behalf of and
at the direction of the Local Management Board, requests approval to submit a Community
Partnership Agreement Proposal to the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth and
Victim Services for fiscal year 2025 in response to their Notice of Funding Availability. The
proposal requests funding for seven (7) programs impacting the well-being of children, youth
and families in Washington County as well as support for County administrative expenses.
DISCUSSION: The funding requested by the Local Management Board includes the following
programmatic strategies and their respective vendors:
o Family Centered Support Services (Department of Social Services) - $85,692
o School Based Mental Health Services (Brook Lane Health Services, Inc.) - $275,083
o Disconnected Youth Program Enhancements (Western Maryland Consortium) - $51,922
o Family Strong Program (Potomac Community Services, Inc.) - $86,850
o Local Care Team Coordinator (KTA Advising Group, Inc.) - $54,000
o Juvenile Diversion Program (Potomac Community Services, Inc.) - $85,319
o Youth Shelter Initiative (vendor TBD)- $50,000
o Office of Grant Management Administration expenses - $121,400
FISCAL IMPACT: The grant will provide up to $121,400 to the Office of Grant Management
for the administrative costs of the Local Management Board.
CONCURRENCES: The Local Management Board approved the submission of the proposal
and recommends the acceptance of this award.
ALTERNATIVES: Deny approval of application submission and award of funds.
ATTACHMENTS: N/A
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: N/A
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Backman Rural Legacy Program (RLP) Easement
PRESENTATION DATE: March 5, 2024
PRESENTATION BY: Chris Boggs, Rural Preservation Administrator, Dept. of Planning & Zoning
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the Alice G. Backman, Trustee of the Alice G. Backman
Revocable Trust RLP Easement project, in the amount of $201,132.00 for 51.283 easement acres, paid for 100%
by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, and to adopt an ordinance approving the easement purchase
and to authorize the execution of the necessary documentation to finalize the easement purchase.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: The Backman property is located at 19121 Manor Church Rd., Boonsboro, and the
easement will serve to permanently preserve a valuable agricultural, historic, scenic and environmental property
in the County. The parcel is mostly wooded with some pasture ground. It lies in a part of Washington County
that was heavily trafficked during the Civil War and the Battle of Antietam. It houses two historic sites on the
Maryland Inventory of Historic Places (the ruins of a limestone house and the Schlosser-Crane Farm).
Additionally, it is along the historic Manor Church Road. The property is also within close proximity to several
other sites on the Maryland Inventory of Historic Places. The parcel also buffers roughly 1,350 feet of Antietam
Creek and 2,300 feet of its tributaries.
The parcel adds on to a block of hundreds of acres of contiguous preserved farmland near Antietam Battlefield
and Boonsboro. Eight (8) development rights will be extinguished with this easement.
DISCUSSION: Since 1998, Washington County has been awarded more than $31 million to purchase Rural
Legacy easements on more than 8,700 acres near Antietam Battlefield in the Rural Legacy Area. RLP is a sister
program to the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Program (MALPP) and includes the protection of
environmental and historic features in addition to agricultural parameters. RLP uses an easement valuation
system (points) to establish easement value rather than appraisals used by MALPP. For FY 2024, Washington
County was awarded RLP grants totaling $3,127,000. The Backman RLP Easement will use part of those funds.
Easement applicants were previously ranked based on four main categories: the number of development rights
available, the quality of the land/land management (agricultural component), natural resources (environmental),
and the historic value.
FISCAL IMPACT: RLP funds are 100% State dollars, mainly from DNR Open Space funds. In addition to
the easement funds, we receive up to 3% of the easement value for administrative costs, a mandatory 1.5% for
compliance/monitoring costs, and funds to cover all of our legal/settlement costs.
CONCURRENCES: Both the State RLP Board and the State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) staff
have approved and support our program.
ALTERNATIVES: If Washington County rejects State funds for RLP, the funds will be allocated to other
counties in Maryland.
ATTACHMENTS: Aerial Map, Location Map, Ordinance
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: N/A
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
Backman - Detail Map
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Backman - 51.28 +/-
19121 Manor Church Road
Boonsboro, MD 21713
Roads
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ORDINANCE NO. ORD‐2024‐
AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A CONSERVATION
EASEMENT UNDER THE MARYLAND RURAL LEGACY PROGRAM
(Re: Alice G. Backman RLP Conservation Easement)
RECITALS
1. The Maryland Rural Legacy Program (ʺRLPʺ) provides the funding necessary to
protect large, contiguous tracts of land and other strategic areas from sprawl development and
to enhance natural resource, agricultural, forestry, and environmental protection through
cooperative efforts among State and local governments.
2. Protection is provided through the acquisition of easements and fee estates from
willing landowners and the supporting activities of Rural Legacy Sponsors and local
governments.
3. For FY 2024, Washington County (the ʺCountyʺ) was awarded a RLP grant totaling
$3,127,000.00 (the ʺRLP Fundsʺ).
4. Alice G. Backman, Trustee of the Alice G. Backman Revocable Trust, (the ʺProperty
Ownerʺ) is the fee simple owner of real property consisting of 51.283 acres, more or less (the
ʺPropertyʺ), in Washington County, Maryland. The Property is more particularly described on
Exhibit A attached hereto.
5. The County has agreed to pay the sum of approximately TWO HUNDRED ONE
THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY‐TWO AND NO CENTS ($201,132.00), which is a portion
of the RLP Funds, to the Property Owner for a Deed of Conservation Easement on the Property
(the “Alice G. Backman RLP Conservation Easement”).
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of Washington
County, Maryland, that the purchase of a conservation easement on the Property be approved
and that the President of the Board and the County Attorney 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 Alice G. Backman RLP Conservation Easement.
ADOPTED this 5th day of March, 2024.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND
_______________________________ BY:
Dawn L. Marcus, County Clerk John F. Barr, President
Approved as to legal sufficiency:
Mail to:
_____________________________ Office of the County Attorney
Rosalinda Pascual 100 W. Washington Street, Suite 1101
Assistant County Attorney Hagerstown, Maryland 21740
EXHIBIT A ‐ DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
ALL those tracts, lots, parcels of ground, and all the rights, ways, privileges, and
appurtenances thereunto belonging on in anywise appertaining, situate along the South side
of Manor Church Road at its intersection with the Antietam Creek in Election District No. 19,
Washington County, Maryland, and being more particularly described in accordance with a
survey dated July 1990 by Frederick, Seibert & Associates, Inc., as follows:
TRACT 1, PARCEL NO. 1: BEGINNING at a point in the centerline of Manor Church
Road, said point being located opposite the most Northeastern corner of the lands of [now or
formerly] Joseph L. S. Thomas, Jr., and recorded in Liber 636, Folio 184 among the Land
Records of Washington County, Maryland, thence continuing with the centerline of Manor
Church Road South 56 degrees 04 minutes 38 seconds East 358.50 feet to a point; thence along
the same South 60 degrees 08 minutes 49 seconds East 160.54 feet to a point; thence continuing
along or near the center line of Manor Church Road the following 14 courses and distances
South 61 degrees 11 minutes 53 seconds East 212.28 feet to a point; thence South 45 degrees
53 minutes 45 seconds East 43.89 feet to a point; thence South 52 degrees 11 minutes 36 seconds
East 237.91 feet to a point; thence South 58 degrees 42 minutes 52 seconds East 86.49 feet to a
point; thence South 66 degrees 14 minutes 26 seconds East 41.80 feet to a point; thence South
66 degrees 14 minutes 26 seconds East 141.95 feet to a point; thence South 70 degrees 20
minutes 09 seconds East 41.80 feet to a point; thence South 86 degrees 30 minutes 28 seconds
East 39.97 feet to a point; thence North 70 degrees 13 minutes 20 seconds East 52.87 feet to a
point; thence North 57 degrees 52 minutes 01 second East 127.42 feet to a point; thence North
66 degrees 42 minutes 29 seconds East 45.29 feet to a point; thence North 87 degrees 11
minutes 04 seconds East 51.51 feet to a point; thence South 68 degrees 44 minutes 20 seconds
East 81.96 feet to a point; thence South 55 degrees 32 minutes 52 seconds East 151.42 feet to a
point on a bridge crossing the Antietam Creek; thence running with the Western boundary of
other lands of [nor or formerly] Helen F. Crane Spranklin (Liber 580, Folio 498) South 32
degrees 06 minutes 57 seconds West 622.31 feet to an iron pin set; thence along lands of the
same and with an existing fenceline South 55 degrees 31 minutes 39 seconds East 462.00 feet
to a recovered planted stone; thence along other lands of [now or formerly] Helen F. Spranklin
(Liber 557, Folio 432) and with an existing fenceline South 25 degrees 03 minutes 21 seconds
West 273.40 feet to a corner fence post; thence along lands of the same and with said fenceline
South 13 degrees 27 minutes 43 seconds West 536.26 feet to an iron pin set; thence along the
Northern boundary of lands now or formerly of the Potomac Conference Corporation of
Seventh Day Adventists (Liber 662, Folio 365) North 71 degrees 45 minutes 55 seconds West
427.81 feet to an iron pin set and a stone pile; thence along lands now or formerly of Joseph
Thomas, Jr. (Liber 580, Folio 71) North 06 degrees 29 minutes 39 seconds East 330.60 feet to an
iron pin set in stone pile remains; thence along the same North 20 degrees 14 minutes 39
seconds East 594.00 feet to an iron pin set; thence crossing the Antietam Creek North 40
degrees 45 minutes 21 seconds West 128.40 feet to a point; thence running with the West side
of said creek the following five courses and distances South 36 degrees 15 minutes 06 seconds
East 99.31 feet; thence South 32 degrees 11 minutes 16 seconds West 218.94 feet; thence South
53 degrees 52 minutes 27 seconds West 203.14 feet to a point; thence South 55 degrees 01
minute 05 seconds West 94.72 feet to a point; thence South 35 degrees 43 minutes 39 seconds
West 113.57 feet to a point; thence leaving the creek and continuing along lands of [now or
formerly] Joseph Thomas (Liber 580, Folio 71) and running with the existing fenceline North
45 degrees 46 minutes 41 seconds West 46.26 feet to a tree; thence North 45 degrees 46 minutes
41 seconds West 566.45 feet to a corner fence post; along lands now or formerly of Joseph
Thomas, Jr. (Liber 636, Folio 184) and running with the existing fenceline North 06 degrees 47
minutes 12 seconds East 1067.70 feet to the point of beginning; containing 42.05 acres of land,
more or less.
TRACT 1, PARCEL NO. 1 BEING further shown and defined as the remaining lands lying
on the South side of Manor Church Road and being recorded at Plat Folio 3192 among the
Land Records of Washington County, Maryland.
TRACT 1, PARCEL NO. 2: ALL that lot or parcel of land, situate along the North side of
Manor Church Road approximately 400‐feet Westward from its intersection with the
Antietam Creek in Election District No. 19 (erroneously recited as “Election District No. 12”
in prior Deed), Washington County, Maryland, and being more particularly described in
accordance with a survey dated July 1990 by Frederick, Seibert & Associates, Inc., as follows:
BEGINNING at a point in the centerline of Manor Church Road, said point also being at
the end of the 7th or South 66 degrees 14 minutes 26 seconds East 41.80 feet line of the lands
heretofore conveyed by Helen F. Crain to P.O. Backman, thence leaving said road and running
with five lines of division made and along the remaining lands of [now or formerly] Sarah
and Thomas Sayers North 30 degrees 58 minutes 22 seconds East 24.20 feet to an iron pin set;
thence North 30 degrees 58 minutes 22 seconds East 287.78 feet to an iron pin set; thence South
75 degrees 06 minutes 28 seconds East 287.78 feet to an iron pin set; thence South 75 degrees
06 minutes 22 seconds East 59.80 feet to an iron pin set; thence South 47 degrees 49 minutes
01 second East 297.90 feet to an iron pin set; thence South 46 degrees 34 minutes 29 seconds
East 28.61 to a point in or near the centerline of Manor Church Road; thence with said road
the following seven courses and distances South 87 degrees 11 minutes 04 seconds West 51.51
feet; thence South 66 degrees 42 minutes 29 seconds West 45.29 feet; thence South 57 degrees
52 minutes 01 second West 127.42 feet; thence South 70 degrees 13 minutes 20 seconds West
52.87 feet; thence North 86 degrees 30 minutes 28 seconds West 39.97 feet; thence North 70
degrees 20 minutes 09 seconds West 41.80 feet; thence North 66 degrees 14 minutes 26 seconds
West 141.95 feet to the point of beginning; containing 1.91 acres of land, more or less.
TRACT 1, PARCEL NO. 2 being further shown and described as Parcel B on a Plat of
Subdivision for Sally Sayers recorded at Plat Folio 3192 among the aforesaid Land Records.
TRACT 1, PARCEL NOS. 1 AND 2 totaling 43.96 acres of land, more or less; and the street
address of said Parcels 1 and 2 is currently known and designated as 19121 Manor Church Road,
Boonsboro, Maryland, and further identified as tax account no. 19‐008029.
TRACT 1, PARCEL NOS. 1 AND 2 BEING all of the same property which was conveyed
from Per‐Olof Backman and Alice G. Backman, husband and wife, to Alice G. Backman, Trustee
of the Alice G. Backman Revocable Trust Agreement dated June 19, 2001, by Deed dated
November 5, 2004, and recorded in Liber 2622, Folio 193 among the Land Records of Washington
County, Maryland.
TRACT 2: ALL that tract of land situated on the South side of Manor Church Road at its
intersection with the Antietam Creek in Election District No. 19, Washington County, Maryland,
and being more particularly described as follows:
BEGINNING at a found planted stone, said stone having been marked on the North side
by the initials S.S., on the East side by J.S., and on the South side by D.S., said markings having
since been mostly obliterated, thence running with a portion of the lines of a Deed from Samuel
and Martha Schlosser to Joel and Josiah Schlosser dated March 28, 1867, and recorded in Liber 66,
Folio 58 among the aforesaid Land Records, thence leaving the said planted stone and running
with the last line of the aforesaid conveyance reversed with an bounding on a portion of the lines
of [now or formerly] Clarence B. Crane and Helene F. Crane, his wife, North 50 degrees 05
minutes 41 seconds West 462.0 feet to a point near the East bank of the Antietam Creek; thence
running opposite the flow of said creek North 36 degrees 01 minute 05 seconds East 625.02 feet
to a point in the center of a bridge and the Antietam Creek, said point also being in the South 65
degrees 14 minutes 17 seconds East 351.92 foot line of the Deed to Seymore P. Nagan, Trustee,
dated September 22, 1969, and recorded in Liber 495, Folio 574 among the aforesaid Land
Records; thence continuing and running with the center line of Manor Church Road and with and
bounding on the said lands of [now or formerly] Seymore P. Nagan, Trustee, South 65 degrees 13
minutes 59 seconds East 351.88 feet to a railroad spike in the aforesaid center line of Manor
Church Road; thence South 70 degrees 03 minutes 44 seconds East 161.86 feet to a railroad spike
in the aforesaid centerline of Manor Church Road (incorrectly previously referred to as “Monroe”
Church Road), said point also being at the end of the 27th or North 21 degrees 35 minutes 48
seconds East 22.38 line of a conveyance from Harvey J. and Minnie Schlosser to Clarence B. Crane
and Helene F. Crane, his wife, by Deed dated March 30, 1973, and recorded in Liber 557, Folio
432 among the aforesaid Land Records; thence running with and bounding on the conveyance
reversed South 21 degrees 35 minutes 48 seconds West 22.38 feet to a corner fence post in the
marginal line of Manor Church Road (incorrectly previously referred to as “Monroe” Church
Road); thence South 21 degrees 35 minutes 48 seconds West 89.52 feet to an iron pin in an existing
fence line; thence South 59 degrees 08 minutes 29 seconds West 127.66 feet to a corner fence post;
thence running with an existing fence line South 59 degrees 08 minutes 29 seconds West 142.76
feet to a corner fence post; thence South 30 degrees 11 minutes 36 seconds West 412.54 feet to the
point of beginning; containing 318,976.746 square feet or 7.323 acres of land, more or less.
THE street address of said Tract 2 is currently known and designated as 0 (no street
number assigned) Manor Church Road, Boonsboro, Maryland and further identified as tax
account no. 19‐000931.
TRACT 2 BEING all of the same property which was conveyed from Per‐Olof Backman
and Alice G. Backman, husband and wife, to Alice G. Backman, Trustee of the Alice G. Backman
Revocable Trust Agreement dated June 19, 2001, by Deed dated November 5, 2004, and recorded
in Liber 2622, Folio 202 among the Land Records of Washington County, Maryland.
Washington County' Board of County Commissioners ofwashingtonCounty, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
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Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Enforcement of the Current Adopted Building Code in Relation to Residential
Construction Documents.
PRESENTATION DATE: March 5, 2024
PRESENTATION BY: Greg Cartrette — Code Official/Director of Permits and Inspections
RECOMMENDATION: Move for a motion to approve, a policy requiring minimum
requirements for all residential plans for new construction, additions and renovations
REPORT -IN -BRIEF: Currently, the policy in my division has been to accept all
documents provided by contractors and/or homeowner whether they were acceptable or not.
Asking to set a policy that requires minimum requirements for residential plans.
DISCUSSION: Putting a policy in place that keeps us in line with other counties but gives
better quality of plans for our permit process.
FISCAL IMPACT: Additional costs to the contractor and/or homeowner
CONCURRENCES: Michelle Gordon, County Administrator
ALTERNATIVES: Continue the practice as is but establish minimum requirements that must
be included on residential construction plans
ATTACHMENTS: Policy
Washington County,
DIVISION OF
PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS
MEMORANDUM
TO: Permitting Staff, Contractors, and General Public
FROM: Greg Cartrette, Director/Code Official
DATE: February 28, 2024
SUBJECT: Residential Permit Plan Requirements
Effective the following will apply when submitting construction plans for a residential
building permit and where applicable.
• Building plans must meet at least the minimum requirements. Plans that do not include
these requirements will be rejected:
o All plans (hand drawn or otherwise) must be drawn to scale.
o Footing and foundation plan.
o Floor plan for each level with all rooms labeled with the proposed use.
o Cross Section (1/4 Scale)
o Wall section (3/4 Scale)
o Elevations (Front, Rear and Sides)
o Square footage totals for finished and unfinished areas
• Dimensions - measured from exterior edge of the footprint of the proposed structure.
• Conditions - will be added and made part of the approved permit Therefore, it is important that
these conditions are read and understood to stay hi compliance.
• Modular Dwellings - State of Maryland approval must be received prior to permit issuance.
• Sprinkler Requirements - will remain as is and in accordance with the building code and local
amendments.
o Sprinklers are required for all new residential dwellings.
o Sprinklers are required for all mobile homes manufactured after July 1, 2015.
o Sprinklers are required for additions if the existing house is sprinklered.
• Replacement Dwellings - where tine foundation is existing or partial walls remain, an engineer's
certification is required.
• Townhomes that are more than 3 units must be signed and sealed.
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Potential Dissolution of the Community Health Advisory Commission
PRESENTATION DATE: March 5, 2024
PRESENTATION BY: Michelle Gordon, County Administrator
RECOMMENDATION: Move to dissolve the Community Health Advisory Commission.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: Discussion regarding the potential dissolution of the Community Health Advisory
Commission.
DISCUSSION The Community Health Advisory Commission (HAC) was formed to provide information
to County Leadership with accurate information and expert insight regarding a variety of population health
topics. HAC shall be available on short notice whenever situations arise that impact the health and well-
being of the population within our community that require the awareness or involvement of County
Leadership. HAC shall complement, not replace the knowledge and resources available through the
Washington County Health Department, the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and the
Maryland Department of the Environment.
This committee serves in an advisory capacity. The committee has no decision-making authority. This
committee includes nine (9) voting members and may include up to five (5) non-voting, ex-officio members
as defined in the by-laws to serve on this committee. Meetings are to be held throughout the year according
to a schedule set annually and are open to the public.
The most recent revision to the Community Health Advisory Commission By-Laws occurred on August 6,
2019. Article Nine: Amendments to the by-laws of the Committee By-Laws, identifies that the “bylaws
may be amended, repealed, modified or altered, in whole or in part, by a majority vote at any duly organized
meeting of the Commission, subject to the approval of the Board” of County Commissioners.
The need for this advisory committee has diminished and its continuing operation has become obsolescent
and unnecessary. Additionally, the HAC met on November 16, 2023 where a motion was presented to
disband the HAC; and, that motion was approved unanimously (See attached letter from Nicholas J. Wolfe,
Chairperson of the HAC dated 01/11/2024).
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
CONCURRENCES: N/A
ALTERNATIVES: None
ATTACHMENTS: Community Health Advisory Commission By-Laws approved 08/06/2019;
Memorandum from Nicholas J. Wolfe, Chairperson of the HAC dated 01/11/2024.
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: None
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH
ADVISORY COMMISSION
BYLAWS
BYLAW ONE
NAME
The name of the Commission shall be "COMMUNITY HEALTH ADVISORY
COMMISSION" (the "Commission" herein).
PRINCIPAL OFFICE
The principal office of the Commission shall be c/o the Board of County Commissioners
of Washington County, Maryland (the "Board" herein), 100 West Washington Street, Room
1101, Hagerstown, Maryland 21740.
BYLAW THREE
PURPOSE
A. To provide County Leadership with accurate information and expert insight
regarding a variety of population health topics through a diverse group of actively engaged
professionals within our community.
B. To function as a collaborative group of professionals that, through synergistic
processes, serves as a relatively comprehensive population health resource to County Leadership.
C. To be available on short notice at County Leadership's request whenever situations
arise that impact the health and well-being of the population within our community and that require
the awareness or involvement of County Leadership.
D. To complement, not replace, the knowledge and resources available through the
Washington County Health Department, the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene,
and the Maryland Department of the Environment.
BYLAW FOUR
MEMBERSHIP
A. The Commission shall consist of nine (9) voting members who shall be appointed
by the Board. In addition to the nine (9) voting members, the Board may appoint various
department heads from County government to serve as non -voting, ex-officio members of the
Commission for various terms of office and for various differing purposes as determined at the
sole discretion of the Board.
B. The original term of three (3) of the members shall be for one (1) year; the original
term of three (3) of the members shall be for two (2) years; and the original term of three (3) of
the members shall be for three (3) years. The Board shall determine the length of term of each
appointed member at the time of each member's appointment to serve the original term. Members
of the Commission shall be eligible for reappointment for one (1) additional term only. Each term
of reappointment shall be for three (3) years regardless of the length of the original term. A member
who has served the original term and one term of reappointment shall be eligible for reappointment
only following an intervening three (3) year period. Standing ex-officio members are not term -
limited.
C. Members of the Commission may receive compensation and reimbursement for
expenses in amounts as may be set forth from time to time by the Board.
D. Vacancies occurring in the Commission for any reason shall be filled for the
unexpired term by the Board. The Board shall have the authority to remove any member of the
Commission when the Board, in its sole discretion, determines that the best interests of the
community shall be served thereby. If a member fails to attend three (3) consecutive meetings,
such failure of attendance shall result in the member's automatic removal from the Commission
and shall result in a vacancy subject to fill by the Board pursuant to these Bylaws.
E. The members of the Commission shall elect from among the Commission's
members a Chair and a Vice -Chair and shall also elect a secretary, who may or may not be a
member of said Commission. No two of such offices may be held by one member. The officers
shall have the duties and powers usually attendant upon such officers, and such other duties and
powers not inconsistent herewith as may be provided by the Commission.
F. Each active member shall be entitled to one (1) vote in the affairs of the
Commission except for ex-officio members who shall be non -voting members.
G. Membership in the Commission may terminate by voluntary withdrawal as
provided in these Bylaws. All rights, privileges, and interests of a member in or to the Commission
shall cease on termination of membership. Memberships shall be nontransferable. Any member
may, by giving written notice of such intention, withdraw from membership. Withdrawals shall be
effective on fulfillment of all obligations to the date of withdrawal.
BYLAW FIVE
MEETINGS
A. Annual Meeting. There shall be an annual meeting of the Commission during the
month of October each year, unless otherwise ordered by the Commission, for election of officers,
receiving reports, and the transaction of other business. Meetings shall be subject to the Open
Meetings Act and members of the public shall be entitled to attend all meetings of the Commission.
Reasonable advance notice of such meetings shall be made publicly and posted by the secretary at
least one (1) week prior thereto, utilizing notice methods likely to reach the Commission's
constituency, and including, at a minimum, the time, date, and place of the meeting, and an alert
as to whether the Commission expects to close part of the meeting to the public. Notice of such
meetings to Commission members shall be issued by the secretary to the last recorded address of
each Commission member at least one (1) week before the time appointed for the meeting.
Commission members are responsible for giving written notice to the secretary of address changes
so that Commission records are kept current at all times.
B. Monthly Meetings. Regularly scheduled monthly meetings of the Commission
may be established if determined as necessary by the Commission or the Board. Notice of any
such regularly scheduled monthly meetings shall be given in the same manner as notice is required
to be given for annual meetings in these Bylaws.
C. Quorum. A majority of the active members of the Commission, when present at any
meeting, shall constitute a quorum; and in case there are less than this number, the presiding officer
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D. Order of Business. The order of business at the annual meeting shall be as follows:
(1) Call to order.
(2) Reading of the minutes of previous meeting.
(3) Receiving communications.
(4) Reports of officers.
(5) Reports of committee heads.
(6) Unfinished business.
(7) New business.
(8) Election of officers.
(9) Adjournment.
The order of business may be altered or suspended at any meeting by a majority vote of
the members present. The usual parliamentary rules as set forth in the latest edition of Robert's
Rules of Order shall govern, when not in conflict with these Bylaws.
E. Special Meetings. A special meeting of the Commission may be called by the chair
at any time and must be called at any time by the chair, or by the vice -chair or the secretary in the
chair's absence, upon the written request of five (5) members of the Commission or at the request
of the Board. Reasonable advance notice shall be given by the secretary in the same manner as
public notice required to be given of annual meetings as set forth in these Bylaws. The secretary
shall give Commission members notice one (1) week prior to any special meeting and in the same
manner as notice required to be given to Commission members of annual meetings, except that the
notice shall also state the purpose of the meeting.
BYLAW SIX
REPRESENTATION
A. The Commission membership shall be comprised of the following representatives
who shall be voting members:
1. Medical Community (2 reps) Population Health/Family Medicine
2. Dental Community Washington County Dental Society
3. Veterinary Community Washington County Veterinary Society
4. Board of Education School Health Council & Board of Education
5. Behavioral Health Community Healthy Wash. County & Core Serv. Agency
6. Business Community Economic Development Coalition (EDC)
7. Builder/Developer Community Suggest medium-sized local builder
8. Civil Engineering Firm Frederick Siebert, etc.
B. Membership shall include the following non -voting, ex-officio members:
1. County Health Officer (County department leader)
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2. Division of Environmental Management (County department leader)
3. Division of Plan Review and Permitting (County department leader)
4. Division of Construction (County Code Official or designee)
5. EMS/Law Enforcement (County Director of Emergency Services or designee)
BYLAW SEVEN
OFFICERS
A. Elective Officers. The elective officers of the Commission shall be a chair, vice -
chair, and secretary. Other offices and officers may be established and appointed by the members
of the Commission at the annual meeting.
B. Terms. The chair, the vice -chair, and the secretary shall take office immediately
upon election to office and shall serve for a term of one (1) year, subject to the termination
provisions of these bylaws. Officers are eligible for re-election at the next annual meeting, if
serving an original one (1) year term or a three (3) year term of reappointment. Vacancies in any
office must be filled for the balance of the term of such office by the Commission at a special
meeting.
C. Chairman. The chair shall be the chief officer of the organization and shall be
present at meetings of the Commission. The chair shall be a member ex-officio of all committees.
The chair shall communicate to the Commission such matters and make such suggestions that may,
in the chair's opinion, tend to promote the welfare and increase the usefulness of the Commission,
and shall perform such other duties as are necessarily incidental to the office.
D. Vice -Chair. The vice -chair shall perform all duties of the chair during the absence
of the chair. The vice -chair shall be a member ex-officio of all committees.
E. Secretary. The administration and management of the Commission shall be vested
in the secretary. The secretary shall direct the activities of the Commission and perform such other
duties as may be defined by the Commission. The secretary's duties shall be as follows:
1. To give notice of and attend all meetings of the Commission and all
committees and to make provision for the keeping of a record of proceedings and
ensuring that meeting minutes are kept for a minimum of five (5) years;
2. To conduct correspondence and to execute all orders, votes, resolutions not
otherwise committed;
3. To keep a current list of the members of the Commission, including address,
phone, and electronic contact information.
BYLAW EIGHT
ELECTIONS
The election of the Commission officers shall take place annually at the time and place of
the annual meeting. Candidates who receive a majority of votes so cast shall be elected.
BYLAW NINE
AMENDMENTS
These bylaws may be amended, repealed, or altered, in whole or in part, by a majority vote
at any duly organized meeting of the Commission, subject to the approval of the Board.
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BYLAW TEN
LIABILITIES
Nothing in these Bylaws shall constitute members of the Commission as partners for any
purpose. No member or officer, and agent or employee of any member or officer, shall be liable
for the act or failure to act of any other member or officer, and agent or employee of any member
or officer. No member or officer, or agent or employee of any member or officer, shall be liable
for his or her act or failure to act under these Bylaws, except only for acts or omissions arising out
of willful misfeasance.
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APPROVED BY:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND
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By -Laws approved 190806
Memo Date: January 11, 2024
To: Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Fr: Mr. Nicholas Wolfe, Chairperson, Washington County Community Health Advisory
Commission
Ref: Disbandment of the Community Health Advisory Commission
Dear Board of County Commissioners,
The Washington County Community Health Advisory Commission (Health Advisory
Commission) recently met on November 16, 2023. A motion was presented to disband the
Health Advisory Commission with the suggestion that the Board of County Commissioners
appoint a member to join Healthy Washington County. The motion was approved
unanimously.
The Health Advisory Commission has determined that Healthy Washington County is a
duplication of the Health Advisory Commission’s efforts and mission. There is, however, no
direct connection from Healthy Washington County to the Board of County Commissioners.
The Health Advisory Commission is recommending that a member and/or selected authorized
representative join Healthy Washington County to establish the connection. Healthy
Washington County’s vision is “To help people living in Washington County improve their
personal health.”
On behalf of the members of the Health Advisory Commission, I am formerly recommending to
the Board of County Commissioners to immediately disband the Health Advisory Commission
and appoint a member and/or authorized representative to join Healthy Washington County.
Sincerely,
The Members of the Washington County Community Health Advisory Commission: Chairperson
and voting member - Nicholas Wolfe, Vice Chair and voting member - Allen Twigg, Secretary and
voting member - Jenn Foltz, voting member - Allison Tages, voting member - Rob Ferree, voting
member - Melissa Dasch, ex officio - Dave Chisholm, ex officio - Mark Bradshaw, ex officio - Earl
Stoner, Washington County Commission and ex officio - Randy Wagner