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John F. Barr, President
Jeffrey A. Cline, Vice President
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
May 21, 2024
OPEN SESSION AGENDA
9:00 AM INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER, President John F. Barr
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 7, 2024
9:05 AM COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
9:15 AM STAFF COMMENTS
9:25 AM CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
9:45 AM CONTRACT AWARD (PUR-1669) COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE
SERVICES FOR INMATES
Brandi Naugle, Buyer, Purchasing; Major Craig Rowe, Warden, Washington County
Detention Center
BID AWARD (PUR-1682) – GROUNDS MAINTENANCE FOR VARIOUS
COUNTY DEPARTMENTS
Brandi Naugle, Buyer, Purchasing; George Sweitzer, Superintendent, Black Rock
Golf Course
BID AWARD (PUR-1670) ELECTRICIAN SERVICES AT COUNTY FACILITIES
Brandi Naugle, Buyer, Purchasing; Danny Hixon, Deputy Director, Buildings,
Grounds & Facilities
9:55 AM APPROVAL OF MODIFIED CHARGES, RENTALS, AND FEES AT THE
HAGERSTOWN REGIONAL AIRPORT FOR FY2025
Neil Doran, Director, Hagerstown Regional Airport; Kelcee Mace, Chief Financial
Officer
10:00 AM APPROVAL OF WATER AND SEWER RATES FY2025
Mark Bradshaw, Director, Environmental Management; Kelcee Mace, Chief Financial
Officer
10:05 AM APPROVAL OF FY2025 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS
Kelcee Mace, Chief Financial Officer
10:20 AM NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
Andrew Eshleman, Director, Public Works
Derek Harvey
Wayne K. Keefer
Randall E. Wagner
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OPEN Session Agenda
May 21, 2024
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Voice/TDD, to make arrangements no later than ten (10) working days prior to the meeting.
10:30 AM PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED RUNWAY 09-27 LIGHTING & SIGNAGE
PROJECT: APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDER AND TASK ORDER FOR ADCI
CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES
Andrew Eshleman, Director, Public Works
10:35 AM APPLICATION FOR ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT RZ-23-001
Jill Baker, Director, Planning and Zoning
10:55 AM APPLICATION FOR ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT RZ-23-003
Jill Baker, Director, Planning and Zoning
11:15 AM AGRICULTURE - FACES OF FARMING PRESENTATION
Leslie Hart, Development Specialist, Business and Economic Development
11:20 AM CLOSED SESSION (To discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion,
discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees,
employees, or officials over whom this public body has jurisdiction; or any other personnel matter
that affects one or more specific individuals; To consider a matter that concerns the proposal for a business
or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the State; and To consult with counsel to obtain legal
advice on a legal matter)
12:00 PM RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Contract Award (PUR-1669) Comprehensive Health Care Services for Inmates
PRESENTATION DATE: May 21, 2024
PRESENTATION BY: Brandi Naugle, CPPO – Buyer, and Major Craig Rowe, Warden, Washington
County Detention Center
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to award the contract to the lowest responsive, responsible
proposer, for the total proposal based on a monthly average inmate population of 400. (Note: Pricing
was requested for an additional 50 inmates over the Average Daily Population (ADP) of 450 for
proposal evaluation purposes.)
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: Proposals were received from potential providers. On April 3, 2024, the
Coordinating Committee met to review Qualifications & Experience / Technical Proposals for the
subject services at the County Detention Center (the “Center”). The Committee determined that only
one (1) provider was responsive to the County’s Request for Proposal to perform the subject services
at the County Detention Center. The contract term is for one (1) year beginning July 1, 2024, with an
option by the County to renew for up to four (4) additional consecutive one-year periods. Annual price
increases or decreases to cover contract years two through five will be based upon the United States
Daily Average Medical Cost Consumer Price Index (Medical Health Care Services Section), as
published by the US Dept. of Labor. The adjustment for each year shall be calculated by comparing
the Medical Health Care Services CPI of the previous August to the August figure in the current
contract year.
This is a full-risk contract that includes:
1) all required medical services including hospitalization costs with no defined catastrophic
limit (previously an aggregate of $100,000.00 per contract year;
2) ambulance services that includes air transports, if required;
3) annual screening tests for tuberculosis and Hepatitis B vaccinations for Detention Center
employees.
Advantages of contracted health care include: liability/risk transference; cost savings in services;
improved quality of services/provision for court mandates; recruitment and retention of health care
staff; control and accountability/centralization of services; provision of necessary supplies and
equipment; and fewer time demands and less personal involvement required of the Warden, Sheriff,
Deputies, etc. Contracted services began at the Detention Center in 1996.
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
Public Copy
The Center achieved National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) Accreditation in
June, 1997 and received re-accreditation in 1998,1999, 2001, 2004, 2007, 2010, 2014, 2017 and
through the present health services provider (ConMed, Inc.) in 2020.
The RFP was advertised in the local newspaper, on the State’s eMaryland Marketplace web site, and
also on the County’s web site. Thirty-six (36) firms/persons accessed the RFP document on-line from
the County’s web site. Nine (9) firms had representatives in attendance at the pre-proposal conference.
The Coordinating Committee was comprised of the following members: County Sheriff (Committee
Chairman Designee), County Buyer, the Center’s Warden, the Center’s Administrative
Captain/Assistant Warden, and the Director of Core Services – Washington County Mental Health
Authority.
DISCUSSION: N/A
FISCAL IMPACT: The amount of $2,898,000.00 has been requested in the Detention Center’s FY’25
budget (515285-10-11320) for these professional medical services. A budget transfer in the amount of
$955,910 was processed for the difference from 505905-10-91230 to 515285-10-11320.
CONCURRENCES: As recommended by the Coordinating Committee
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
ATTACHMENTS: N/A
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: N/A
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Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Bid Award (PUR-1682) - Grounds Maintenance for Various County Departments
PRESENTATION DATE: May 21, 2024
PRESENTATION BY: Brandi Naugle, CPPO, Buyer, Purchasing Department; George Sweitzer,
Superintendent, Black Rock Golf Course
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to award the contract for Grounds Maintenance Chemicals
for various county departments to the responsible, responsive vendor that met the specifications
for each chemical item (as indicated on the Bid Tabulation) to Genesis Turfgrass of Glen Rock,
PA.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: The County accepted bids on May 1, 2024. The Invitation to Bid (ITB)
was advertised on the State of Maryland’s (eMMA) “eMaryland Marketplace Advantage” website,
on the County’s website, and in the local newspaper. Eleven (11) persons/companies
registered/downloaded the bid document online . Four (4) bids were received. Three (3) of the four
(4) bids submitted were deemed non-responsive due to the vendors not submitting the proper
documents associated with this solicitation. This contract provides the needed chemicals for the
Black Rock Golf Course, County Highway Department, and Department of Water Quality; the
City of Hagerstown may utilize the contract. The contract term is one (1) year tentatively
commencing July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 202 5.
DISCUSSION: N/A
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are budgeted for the chemicals in various operating accounts.
CONCURRENCES: Public Works Director
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
ATTACHMENTS: Bid Tabulation Matrix
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
PUR-1682
Grounds Maintenance Chemicals
for Black Rock Golf Course
Item
No.Item Description / Formulation Annual Usage/Case Type
Unit of
Measure Unit Price Unit Price Total Price
1 Acclaim Extra 2 2-Gallons Gallon $714.50 $1,429.00 $670.00 $1,340.00
2 Enclave 15 Gallon $122.00 $1,830.00 $122.00 $1,830.00
3 Propiconazole 14.3%12/15 Gallon $57.98 $869.70 $58.85 $706.20
4 40 Gallon $223.95 $8,958.00 $235.00 $9,400.00
5 Bensumec – 4LF 25 Gallon $161.60 $4,040.00 $155.00 $3,875.00 *
6 200 Gallon $39.90 $7,980.00 $39.00 $7,800.00
7 Alumimum Tris WDG 80%220 Pound $16.76 $3,687.20 *$17.00 $3,740.00
8 Crossbow 15 Gallon $39.32 $589.80 $50.00 $750.00
9 54% 720 SFT 60 5 Gallons per Case Gallon $28.40 $1,704.00 $29.85 $1,791.00
10 18.4%24 6 Gallons / 2 Quart Bottle Quart $568.75 $13,650.00 $1,137.50 $27,300.00 *
11 Dylox 420 SL 20 Gallon $95.94 $1,918.80 $96.34 $1,926.80
12 Fore WSP 432 48 lbs. per Case Pound No Bid No Bid $9.10 $3,931.20
13 Head Way 8 2 Gallons per Case Gallon $536.00 $4,288.00 $536.00 $4,288.00
14 Tebuconazole
38.7%25 / or 2 x 2.5 Gallons / 5 Gallons per Case Gallon $48.95 $1,223.75 $51.95 $1,298.75
Genesis Turfgrass, Inc.
Glen Rock, PA
Helena Agri Enterprises,
LLC Knoxville, MD
Total Price
Bids Opened: May 1, 2024
PUR-1682
Grounds Maintenance Chemicals
for Black Rock Golf Course
Item
No.Item Description / Formulation annual Estimated Annual
Usage / Case Type
Unit of
Measure Unit Price Unit Price Total Price
15 Imidacloprid 21.4%20 Case $182.00 $3,640.00 $45.45 $909.00 *
16 PCNB 40%30 Gallon $84.06 $2,521.80 $58.85 $1,765.50 *
17 Lontrel 32 Quart $184.00 $5,888.00 $180.75 $5,784.00
18 10 Gallon $108.58 $1,085.80 $96.50 $965.00
19 Prograss 45 Gallon $192.40 $8,658.00 $191.10 $8,599.50
20 Provaunt WDG 2 Case $1,814.40 $3,628.80 $1,814.40 $3,628.80
21 Glyphosate 41%20 Gallon $17.30 $346.00 $21.45 $429.00
22 Mefenoxam 40 40 Gallons / 2 x 1 Case / 2 Gallon Cases / or 2 Gallon $360.00 $14,400.00 $275.45 $11,018.00
23 Talstar 8 2 Cases / 8 Gallons / 4 x 1-Gallon
4 Gallons per Case Gallon $26.00 $208.00 $53.00 $424.00
24 Trimec Classic 20 5 Gallons per Case Gallon $53.60 $1,072.00 $55.00 $1,100.00
25 22.3%3 2 x 1 Gallon Cases Gallon $143.25 $429.75 $145.40 $436.20
26 Phosguard 200 2 x 2.5 Gallon Cases Gallon $24.98 $4,996.00 No Bid No Bid
27 Bayleton FLO 40 Gallon No Bid No Bid $786.00 $31,440.00
28 Dismiss NXT 3 Case $1,960.00 $5,880.00 $1,960.00 $5,880.00
Genesis Turfgrass, Inc.
Glen Rock, PA
Helena Agri Enterprises,
LLC Knoxville, MD
Total Price
Bids Opened: May 1, 2024
PUR-1682
Grounds Maintenance Chemicals
for Black Rock Golf Course
Item
No.Item Description / Formulation Annual Estimated Annual
Usage / Case Type
Unit of
Measure Unit Price Unit Price Total Price
29 Fluazinam 40SC 40 5 Gallons per case Gallon $288.00 $11,520.00 $255.00 $10,200.00
30 Poa Constrictor 12 Bottle $129.83 $1,557.96 No Bid No Bid
31 Signature XTRA Stressgard 24 Bottle $210.40 $5,049.60 $210.40 $5,049.60
32 Barricade 10 Gallon $166.50 $1,665.00 $166.50 $1,665.00
33 Mancozeb 450 450 Pounds Pound $6.08 $2,736.00 $5.55 $2,497.50
34 Fairview Select 50 50 Gallon / 2 x 2.5 Gallon /Gallon $165.70 $8,285.00 No Bid No Bid
35 Emerald 4 0.49 Pound Packet /Case $1,215.20 $4,860.80 $1,215.20 $4,860.80
36 Prodiamine 40.7%20 Gallon $82.20 $1,644.00 $77.25 $1,545.00
37 Iprodione 23.3%60 Gallon $62.38 $3,742.80 $68.00 $4,080.00
38 Axoxystrobin 22.9%20 Gallon $156.00 $3,120.00 $152.84 $3,056.80
Remarks / Exceptions:
Non-Responsive due to incorrect FOP.
#10 - 4 Gal. instead of 2 Quart Bottle/Unit of Measure Per 4 Gal. instead of Quart
#13 - Generic option - 4x1 gal Price/gal - $260.00 Total - $2080.00
#14 - 4 x 1 Gallons
#23 - Generic option - 4x1 gal Price/gal - $40.00 Total - $320.00
#36 - 2 x 2.5 Gallon
Total Price
*Corrected Calculations based on Unit Pricing
Glen Rock, PA
Helena Agri Enterprises,
LLC Knoxville, MD
Bids Opened: May 1, 2024
PUR-1682
Grounds Maintenance Chemicals
for Black Rock Golf Course
Item
No.Item Description / Formulation annual Estimated Annual
Usage / Case Type
Unit of
Measure Unit Price Unit Price
15 Imidacloprid 21.4%20 Case $45.47 $909.40 *$46.67 $933.40 *
16 PCNB 40%30 Gallon $84.06 $2,521.80 No Bid No Bid
17 Lontrel 32 Quart $157.66 $5,045.12 $157.89 $5,052.48
18 10 Gallon $93.08 $930.80 $99.88 $998.80
19 Prograss 45 Gallon $174.14 $7,836.30 $177.50 $7,987.50
20 Provaunt WDG 2 Case $1,814.40 $3,628.80 $1,728.00 $3,456.00
21 Glyphosate 41%20 Gallon $16.22 $324.40 $18.74 $374.80
22 Mefenoxam 40 40 Gallons / 2 x 1 Case / 2 Gallon Cases / or 2 Gallon $342.79 $13,711.60 $327.45 $13,098.00
23 Talstar 8 2 Cases / 8 Gallons / 4 x 1-Gallon
4 Gallons per Case Gallon $37.17 $297.36 $37.99 $303.92
24 Trimec Classic 20 5 Gallons per Case Gallon $65.89 $1,317.80 $23.24 $464.80
25 22.3%3 2 x 1 Gallon Cases Gallon $92.93 $278.79 $158.88 $476.64
26 Phosguard 200 2 x 2.5 Gallon Cases Gallon No Bid No Bid $23.99 $4,798.00
27 Bayleton FLO 40 Gallon No Bid No Bid $169.23 $6,769.20
28 Dismiss NXT 3 Case $2,360.00 $7,080.00 $1,960.00 $5,880.00
Heritage Landscape Supply
McKinney, TX Rosedale, MD
Total Price Total Price
Bids Opened: May 1, 2024
PUR-1682
Grounds Maintenance Chemicals
for Black Rock Golf Course
Item
No.Item Description / Formulation Annual Estimated Annual
Usage / Case Type
Unit of
Measure Unit Price Unit Price
29 Fluazinam 40SC 40 5 Gallons per case Gallon $245.48 $9,819.20 $229.20 $9,168.00
30 Poa Constrictor 12 Bottle $83.72 $1,004.64 *$117.15 $1,405.80
31 Signature XTRA Stressgard 24 Bottle $210.40 $5,049.60 $210.50 $5,052.00
32 Barricade 10 Gallon $166.50 $1,665.00 $166.50 $1,665.00
33 Mancozeb 450 450 Pounds Pound $5.43 $2,443.50 $4.99 $2,245.50
34 Fairview Select 50 50 Gallon / 2 x 2.5 Gallon /Gallon No Bid No Bid No Bid No Bid
35 Emerald 4 0.49 Pound Packet /Case $1,215.20 $4,860.80 $1,215.20 $4,860.80
36 Prodiamine 40.7%20 Gallon $66.72 $1,334.40 $72.99 $1,459.80
37 Iprodione 23.3%60 Gallon $62.84 $3,770.40 $62.22 $3,733.20
38 Axoxystrobin 22.9%20 Gallon $143.55 $2,871.00 $123.07 $2,461.40
*Corrected Calculations based on Unit Pricing
Remarks / Exceptions:
Non-Responsive due to incorrect FOP.
#25 - paclobutrazol alternate PACLO PRO 4X1G
#29 - fluzzinam 40sc alternate Quali-Pro Flexguard 2x1ga
#38 - azoxystrobin 22.9% alternate QUALI-PRO STROBE 2L 2x1ga (figured for 10 cases)
Nutrien ag Solutions: Non-Responsive due to incorrect FOP.
Total Price
Heritage Landscape Supply
McKinney, TX Rosedale, MD
Total Price
Bids Opened: May 1, 2024
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Bid Award (PUR-1670) Electrician Services at County Facilities
PRESENTATION DATE: May 21, 2024
PRESENTATION BY: Brandi Naugle, CPPO, Buyer, Purchasing Department; Danny Hixon,
Deputy Director, Buildings, Grounds and Facilities
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to award the bid for Electrician Services to the
responsible, responsive bidder, MEC, Inc. Electrical Services of Hagerstown, MD who submitted
the lowest total base bid in the amount of $61,450 based on the hourly rates/formula contained in
its bid dated May 7, 2024. The County sets the percentage markup for repair parts and materials
billed at cost plus a percentage at fifteen (15%) percent.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF:
This contract is for electrician services to be provided on an as-needed basis. The contractor shall
provide all permits, equipment, labor, supplies, tools, transportation, and landfill user fees
necessary for service and repairs to all electrical equipment and systems. In addition to Washington
County facilities, services are also provided to the Washington County Health Department, The
Housing Authority of Washington County, the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, and the
Washington County Commission on Aging.
The contract is a one (1) year contract tentatively commencing July 1, 2024 , with an option by the
County to renew for up to four (4) additional one (1) year periods. In addition to the County
facilities, the Washington County Health Department, Children’s Village, Museum of Fine Arts,
County Housing buildings, and Washington County Free Library are also included in this contract.
On May 8, 2024, the County accepted bids for electrician services as shown on the attached Bid
Tabulation Matrix. The bid was advertised in the local newspaper, on the County’s web site, and
on the State of Maryland’s web site “eMaryland Marketplace.” Nineteen (19) persons/companies
registered/downloaded the bid document on-line and three (3) bids were received.
DISCUSSION: N/A
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are budgeted in various departmental budget line item accounts for
these services.
CONCURRENCES: Division Director of Public Works
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
ATTACHMENTS: Bid Tabulation Matrix
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: N/A
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
PUR-1670
Electrician Services at County Facilities
JS Electric, LLC
Williamsport, MD
Kube Electric Company, Inc.
Williamsport, MD
MEC, Inc. Electrical Services
Hagerstown, MD
HOURLY RATE HOURLY RATE HOURLY RATE
Regular Working Hours - Routine
Master Electrician (Hourly Rate)$65.00 $46.00 $50.00
Journeyman Electrician (Hourly Rate)$47.25 $46.00 $42.00
Apprentice Electrician (Hourly Rate) $31.50 $27.00 $25.00
Evenings and Saturdays - Emergency
Master Electrician (Hourly Rate)$85.00 $67.00 $69.00
Journeyman Electrician (Hourly Rate)$65.00 $67.00 $61.25
Apprentice Electrician (Hourly Rate) $40.00 $40.00 $36.50
Sunday and Holidays - Emergency
Master Electrician (Hourly Rate)$85.00 $67.00 $69.00
Journeyman Electrician (Hourly Rate)$65.00 $67.00 $60.50
Apprentice Electrician (Hourly Rate) $40.00 $40.00 $36.50
Consulting and Design Service (Hourly Rate)$75.00 $72.50 $75.00
Bids Due: May 8, 2024
PUR-1670
Electrician Services at County Facilities
JS Electric, LLC
Williamsport, MD
Kube Electric Company, Inc.
Williamsport, MD
MEC, Inc. Electrical Services
Hagerstown, MD
TOTAL BASE BID FORMULA
600 Hours x Hourly Regular Master Electrician
Labor Rate $39,000.00 $27,600.00 $30,000.00
600 Hours x Hourly Regular Journeyman
Electrician Labor Rate $28,350.00 $27,600.00 $25,200.00
Plus 250 Hours x Hourly Regular Apprentice
Electrician Labor Rate $18,900.00 $6,750.00 $6,250.00
TOTAL BASE BID $86,250.00 $61,950.00 $61,450.00
*Corrected Calculations Based on Unit Pricing
Repair parts and materials not included herein shall be billed at cost plus, fifteen (15%)
Bids Due: May 8, 2024
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Approval of Modified Charges, Rentals, and Fees at the Hagerstown Regional
Airport for FY2025
PRESENTATION DATE: May 21, 2024
PRESENTATION BY: Neil Doran, Airport Director; Kelcee Mace, Chief Financial Officer
RECOMMENDED MOTION: To adopt the proposed rates and charges for FY2025.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: The Board of County Commissioners conducted a public hearing on
May 7, 2024, and heard public testimony, if any, concerning the proposed modification of
charges, rentals, and fees at the Hagerstown Regional Airport for FY2025.
DISCUSSION: An approximately 4% increase in T-Hangar rental charges is necessary to
maintain compliance with fair market value grant assurance required by the FAA as well as
aging facilities and operations. The addition of terminal ground parking fees will aid in keeping
the airport as self-sustaining as possible.
FISCAL IMPACT: Based on the proposed rate schedule, approximately $21,110 in additional
revenue will be generated from T-Hangar rental charges.
CONCURRENCES: N/A
ALTERNATIVES: N/A.
ATTACHMENTS: Proposed schedule of rates and charges for FY25; Resolution
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: N/A
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
To be effective
4%
$291.00 /month $303.00 /month
$276.00 /month $287.00 /month
$192.00 /month $200.00 /month
$174.00 /month $181.00 /month
$164.00 /month $171.00 /month
4%
T-Hangar Building 4-B $1,094.00 /month $1,138.00 /month
T-Hangar Buildings 8 & 9 $365.00 /month $380.00 /month
T-Hangar Building 7 $348.00 /month $362.00 /month
T-Hangar 2-A $547.00 /month $569.00 /month
T-Hangar 4-D $597.00 /month $621.00 /month
T-Hangar 4-G $644.00 /month $670.00 /month
T-Hangar 7-I $471.00 /month $490.00 /month
Hangar 13A, B & C $597.00 /month $621.00 /month
4%
$137.00 /month $142.00 /month
$181.00 /month $188.00 /month
$531.00 /month $552.00 /month
$558.00 /month $580.00 /month
$190.00 /month $198.00 /month
$33.00 /month $34.00 /month
$192.00 /month $200.00 /month
$201.00 /month $209.00 /month
$148.00 /month $154.00 /month
4%
$733.00 /month $762.00 /month
$615.00 /month $640.00 /month
$683.00 /month $710.00 /month
$205.00 /month $213.00 /month
$2,977.00 $3,096.00
Commercial Office 8-L
Corporate Hangar & Office Multi-Unit Complex:
Combination Office and Hangar
Large Multi-Engine Hangars
Hangar Offices
Small Single Engine Hangars
PROPOSED RATES & CHARGES FOR FY 2025
HAGERSTOWN REGIONAL AIRPORT - Richard A. Henson Field
July 1, 2024
Applies to Based Aircraft with signed tie-down or ramp parking lease
Grass (adjacent to Taxiway Papa)
Class MGTOW in lbs
1 6,500 - 10,999
2 11,000 - 15,999
3 16,000 - 33,999
4 34,000 - 65,000
5 66,000 - 99,999
6 100,000 - up
MGTOW = refers to an aircraft's Maximum Gross Take Off Weight
^^Applicable unless separate agreements exist governing a price paid to the airport for use of parking spaces, such as by Rental Car Concessionaires.
$99.00
Twin Engine Piston $145.00
Medium Jet - Class 3/4 Negotiated by Airport Director
Large Aircraft - Class 5/6 Negotiated by Airport Director
Turboprop Negotiated by Airport Director
Negotiated by Airport Director
Negotiated by Airport Director
Negotiated by Airport Director
Negotiated by Airport Director
$145.00
$99.00Single Engine Piston
2024
$69.00
Large Aircraft - Class 6 $450.00
LANDING FEES
2024
Mid-Sized Jet - Class 3/4 $300.00
Note: Applicable to short-term, transient visitor parking on airport-owned aprons not leased to other entities such as portions of East Apron, Terminal
Apron and Firehouse Apron. Does not apply to airport tenants, customers and users of separately leased areas such as Rider Jet Center FBO, Plane
TRANSIENT RAMP FEES / OVERNIGHT AIRCRAFT PARKING FEES
2024
Single Engine Piston
2025
$450.00
$400.00
$300.00
$200.00
$100.00
$24.00
$100.00
$20.00
TERMINAL GROUND VEHICLE PARKING FEE
0 - 60 minutes - Free
Daily Max Fee - $5.00
2024 2025
Terminal (Ground) Vehicle - Secured Parking Lot Use
Fee^^:$0.00
^Note: Landing fees do not apply to locally-based, state, federal or military aircraft and those under 6,499 lbs MGTOW.
MONTHLY AIRCRAFT TIE-DOWN / RAMP PARKING FEES
$69.00
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RESOLUTION NO. RS-2024-___
(Modification to Charges, Rentals, and Fees
at the Hagerstown Regional Airport)
RECITALS
Pursuant to Section 5-416, Transportation Article, Annotated Code of Maryland (to
which all references herein shall be made), the State of Maryland has granted to political
subdivisions of the State the power and authority to establish or operate any airport, airport
facility, or air and navigation facility.
Pursuant to Section 5-416, the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County,
Maryland (the “Board”), owns and operates the Hagerstown Regional Airport - Richard A.
Henson Field (the “Airport”).
Section 5-418 provides that any political subdivision that acquires, leases, controls, or
sets apart any property for an airport, airport facility, or air navigation facility may:
(1) Establish and operate the airport or facility;
(2) Lease or grant to any person, on the terms and conditions it considers
proper, any right or interest in the airport or facility;
(3) Fix any charges, rentals, or fees for the use of the airport or facility and
for any right or interest granted to any person under this section; and
(4) Delegate any of its powers under this section to any suitable officer or
agency of the political subdivision and, for this purpose, create any new
agency or unit.
Proposed rate changes were advertised, and a public hearing was held by the Board
on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, following due notice and advertisement of said proposed rate
changes.
Following public comment which was received, reviewed, and considered concerning
the proposed rate changes, the Board finds the same to be in the best interests of the citizens
of the County and therefore adopts the rates as set forth in the attached Proposed Rates &
Charges for FY2025, effective July 1, 2024.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board that the charges, rentals, and fees
as set forth in the attached Proposed Rates & Charges for FY2025 are hereby adopted.
Adopted this ____ day of May, 2024.
2
Effective the 1st day of July, 2024.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND
____________________________ _________________________________________
Dawn L. Marcus, County Clerk John F. Barr, President
Approved as to form and
legal sufficiency:
____________________________
Zachary J. Kieffer
County Attorney
Mail to:
Washington County Attorney’s Office
100 W. Washington Street, Suite 1101
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Approval of Water and Sewer Rates FY2025
PRESENTATION DATE: May 21, 2024
PRESENTATION BY: Mark Bradshaw, Director, Environmental Management; Kelcee Mace,
Chief Financial Officer
RECOMMENDED MOTION: To adopt the proposed water and sewer rate schedule for
FY2025-FY2027.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: The Board of County Commissioners conducted a public hearing on
May 7, 2024, and heard public testimony, if any, concerning the proposed modification of water
and sewer rates.
DISCUSSION: Water and Sewer revenue requirements show that an increase in water and
sewer rates is necessary to facilitate the Department of Water Quality’s long-range financial
plans. The presented rate schedule provides rates for the next three years. Having set rates for
multiple years will provide clear directions for the budget in those years as well as letting rate
payers know what to expect.
FISCAL IMPACT: Rate changes project a revenue impact of $562,000 for Sewer and $48,000
for Water for FY2025.
CONCURRENCES: N/A
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
ATTACHMENTS: Summary of Proposed Schedule of Utility Rates for FY2025 – FY2027;
Resolution
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: N/A
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
Washington County, Maryland
Department of Water Quality
Proposed Rates for FY25, FY26, FY27
Sewer Rates
Current FY24 FY25 Proposed FY26 Proposed FY27 Proposed
Retail Classes Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Increase
Rates Rates Rates Rates % $
Base for 6,000 gal
Res Full Service 132.92 140.90 145.90 151.07 4.6%6.05
Comm I Full Service 137.98 146.26 152.25 158.49 5.0%6.84
Comm II Full Service 140.76 149.21 155.33 161.70 5.0%6.98
Comm III Full Service 140.76 149.21 155.33 161.70 5.0%6.98
Volunteer Service 132.92 140.90 146.90 152.72 5.0%6.60
Res/Comm Coll Ser 62.13 64.50 67.24 70.64 4.6%2.84
Volume per 1,000 gal
Res Full Service 8.14 8.63 8.93 9.24 4.5%0.37
Comm I Full Service 8.69 9.60 9.94 10.29 6.1%0.53
Comm II Full Service 9.88 10.18 10.70 11.25 4.6%0.46
Comm III Full Service 6.79 10.18 10.70 11.25 21.9%1.49
Volunteer Service 8.14 8.63 8.98 9.34 4.9%0.40
Res/Comm Coll Ser n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Non-metered Accounts 181.71 192.68 199.48 206.51 4.5%8.27
Current FY24 FY25 Proposed FY26 Proposed FY27 Proposed
Wholesale Class Per 1,000 Gal Per 1,000 Gal Per 1,000 Gal Per 1,000 Gal Increase
Rates Rates Rates Rates % $
All Wholesale Customers 8.02 8.22 8.51 8.81 3.3%0.26
Miscellaneous Deduct Meter Fee - $25.00 per quarter
Charge for 12,000 gal Per Quarter - Average Residential Customer
Increase
% $
Base Charge (6,000 gal)132.92 140.90 145.90 151.07 4.6%6.05
Vol Charge (6,000 gal)48.79 51.78 53.58 55.44 4.5%2.22
Total bill 181.71 192.68 199.48 206.51 4.5%8.27
Average Yearly
Average Yearly
Average Yearly
FY24
Current
FY25
Proposed
FY26
Proposed
FY27
Proposed
Washington County, Maryland
Department of Water Quality
Proposed Rates for FY25, FY26, FY27
Water Rates
Current FY24 FY25 Proposed FY26 Proposed FY27 Proposed
Retail Classes Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Increase
Rates Rates Rates Rates % $
Base for 6,000 gal
Res Full Service 108.35 115.30 121.12 127.23 5.8%6.29
Comm I Full Service 108.43 117.90 124.50 132.00 7.2%7.86
Comm II Full Service 154.65 158.65 166.66 175.07 4.4%6.81
Volunteer Service 108.35 115.30 121.76 129.10 6.4%6.92
Volume per 1,000 gal
Res Full Service 13.61 14.22 14.93 15.68 5.1%0.69
Comm I Full Service 12.47 12.47 13.17 13.92 3.9%0.48
Comm II Full Service 11.24 11.24 11.80 12.39 3.4%0.38
Volunteer Service 13.61 14.22 15.03 15.79 5.3%0.73
Non-metered Accounts 190.01 200.62 210.70 221.31 5.5%10.43
Charge for 12,000 gal Per Quarter - Average Residential Customer
Increase
% $
Base Charge (6,000 gal)108.35 115.30 121.12 127.23 5.8%6.29
Vol Charge (6,000 gal)81.66 85.32 89.58 94.08 5.1%4.14
Total bill 190.01 200.62 210.70 221.31 5.5%10.43
Average Yearly
FY24
Current
Average Yearly
FY25
Proposed
FY26
Proposed
FY27
Proposed
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY | SOLID WASTE | ENGINEERING SERVICES
SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR FY2025
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024
FULL-SERVICE SEWER & WATER RATES
Base for 6,000 gal Per Account Quarterly Sewer Rates Quarterly Water Rates
Residential Full Service $140.90 $115.30
Commercial I Full Service $146.26 $117.90
Commercial II Full Service $149.21 $158.65
Commercial III Full Service $149.21 N/A
Volunteer Service $140.90 $115.30
Volume per 1,000 gal Quarterly Sewer Rates Quarterly Water Rates
Residential Full Service $8.63 $14.22
Commercial I Full Service $9.60 $12.47
Commercial II Full Service $10.18 $11.24
Commercial III Full Service $10.18 N/A
Volunteer Service $8.63 $14.22
CITY / COUNTY JOINT SERVICE SEWER AREA
Residential/Commercial Collection Service All additional charges are from the City of
Hagerstown
MISC. FEES
Non-Metered Sewer Charge $192.68 - per quarter
Non-Metered Water Charge $200.62 - per quarter
Sewer Wholesale (Per 1,000 gallons) $8.22
Deduct Meter Fee $25 - per quarter
BAY RESTORATION FUND FEE
Residential $15 - per quarter
Commercial The Fee will be calculated based on water usage or wastewater generated,
converted into EDU's and billed at the rate of $5 per month per EDU
DELINQUENT ACCOUNT SEWER & WATER BILLING FEES
Maintenance fee for delinquent account Assessed when the account is not paid within the 10-day period following
(non-business hours) $75
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY | SOLID WASTE | ENGINEERING SERVICES
SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR FY2025
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024
ALLOCATION FEES
Joint Sewer Service Connection Fee Sewer service connection fee for areas jointly served by the City of
Hagerstown and the Wash. Co. Dept. of Water Quality. For Example,
Maugansville, Fountainhead & Pangborn.
Allocation Fee for Sewer Service Connection $7,200
Allocation Fee for Water Service Connection $2,700
Meter Fee for Water This fee is in addition to the Allocation Fee for Water Service and is the
direct cost of the water meter. Price is subject to change depending on
the direct cost of the meter.
Infrastructure Management Program Fee This fee is in addition to the Allocation Fee for Sewer Service and is to
help fund the cost of the emergency alarm communications system
infrastructure.
Infrastructure Development Fee $1,000 per Sewer EDU
This fee is in addition to the Allocation Fee for Sewer Service.
Cedar Springs Infrastructure Development Fee
$1,000 per acre or per Sewer EDU, whichever is greater
This fee is in addition to the Allocation Fee for Sewer Service and is only
for sewer connections that flows to the Cedar Springs Pump Station.
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
Design Review Fees - Drawings
One/two lot simplified subdivision plat $25
Multiple lot subdivision development plan or
preliminary $25 (per drawing)
Multiple lot subdivision combined Preliminary/Final $100 (per drawing)
Design Review Fees - Specification Water
Design Review Fees - Specification Sewer
Permits
$25
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY | SOLID WASTE | ENGINEERING SERVICES
SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR FY2025
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024
LABORATORY ANALYSIS
SAMPLE COLLECTION $25 - Per Sample (Specialty samples require additional charges)
ORGANIC ANALYSIS
*FORMALDEHYDE $225 *PAINT FILTER TEST $13
TOTAL ORGANIC CARBON $30 *SEMI-VOLATILES (EPA 625 & EPA 525) $170
*TCLP, HERBICIDES $100 *ACID/BASE NEUTRALS (EPA 8260) $225
*TCLP, PESTICIDES $100 *PESTICIDES & PCB's (EPA 608) $80
*TCLP, SEMIVOLATILES $250 *HERBICIDES $125
*TCLP, VOC'S $120 *BTEX $50
*VOLATILE ORGANICS (EPA 524 or EPA 624) $100 *MTBE $50
TTO's VOC, Semi Volatiles, Dioxin, Pest. and Herb. $645 *TPH $50
TRIHALOMETHANES $55 HALOACETIC ACIDS (HAA5) $90
PESTICIDE / PCBs 508 $250 BTEX OR MTBE Method 602 $50
*DIOXIN $300 *GROSS BETA + GROSS ALPHA $80
HERBICIDES $125 *IGNITABILITY TEST ON SOLID $20
*CHLOROFORM $80
INORGANIC ANALYSIS
ACIDITY $15 NITRATE+NITRITE $16
ACID/ALKALINITY $25 *ODOR $15
ALKALINITY $17 OIL & GREASE $38
AMMONIA NITROGEN $16 ORTHO PHOSPHORUS $19
BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND (BOD) $25 PH (CORROSIVITY) $6
CALCIUM $14 SETTLEABLE SOLID $10
CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND (COD) $35 SULFATE $24
CHLORINE (FREE OR TOTAL) $8 SULFIDE $24
CHLORIDE $22 SULFITE $24
*COLOR $15 *SURFACTANTS $50
S. CONDUCTANCE $11 TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS (TDS) $20
T. CO2 $15 TOTAL KJELDAHL NITROGEN $22
T. CO2 & BI-CARBONATE (BY NOMOGRAPH) $18 TOTAL PHOSPHORUS $22
*CYANIDE $35 TOTAL SOLIDS $15
DISSOLVED OXYGEN $8 TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS (TSS) $12
FLUORIDE $19 TOTAL TOXICITY (MICROTOX) $50
HARDNESS $13 TURBIDITY $8
*HEXAVALENT-CHROMIUM $25 VOLATILES SOLIDS (INCLUDING TS) $20
*PHENOL $25 POT ASH (POTASSIUM & CALCULATION) $30
*FLASHPOINT $25 TOTAL N (TKN+NO3+NO2) $38
ORTHO-PHOSPHOROUS $19 PERCENT SOLIDS $16
NITRATE $16 *Subcontracted test - price may change, as contracted
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY | SOLID WASTE | ENGINEERING SERVICES
SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR FY2025
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024
LABORATORY ANALYSIS FEES
METAL ANALYSIS BY FLAME AA (Parts Per Million) & GRAPHITE FURNACE AA (Parts Per Billion)
ALUMINUM $12 NICKEL (FLAA/GFAA) $12/$24
*ANTIMONY $12/$24 POTASSIUM (FLAA) $12/$24
ARSENIC (GFAA) $12/$24 SELENIUM (GFAA) $12/$24
BARIUM (FLAA/GFAA) $12/$24 SILICON (FLAA/GFAA) $12/$24
CADMIUM (FLAA/GFAA) $12/$24 SILVER (FLAA/GFAA) $12/$24
CHROMIUM (FLAA/GFAA) $12/$24 *TCLP, METALS $50
COPPER (FLAA/GFAA) $12 *TIN $12
IRON (FLAA) $12 *TITANIUM $12
LEAD (FLAA/GFAA) $12/$24 *VANADIUM $12
MAGNESIUM (FLAA) $12/$24 ZINC (FLAA/GFAA) $12
MANGANESE (FLAA/GFAA) $12/$24 SAMPLE PREP. DISSOLVED METALS $10
MERCURY (COLD VAPOR) $24 SAMPLE PREP. FOR METAL DIGESTION $25
MOLYBDENUM $12 *Subcontracted test - price may change, as contracted
MICROBIOLOGY
CRYPTOSPORIDIUM / GIARDIA $850 SAMPLE DILUTION $10
E. COLI/FECAL COLIFORM (MPN, EC, MUG) $35 TOTAL COLIFORM/E. COLI COLILERT COUNT $35
HETEROTROPHIC PLATE COUNT $35 TOTAL COLIFORM/E. COLI - PRESENT/ABSENT $35
RUSH SAMPLE FEE FOR POSITIVE TEST $20 TOTAL COLIFORM (MPN) $35
WASTEWATER INDUSTRIAL PRETREATMENT PROGRAM PERMIT FEES
Permit Application Fees
Significant Industrial User Flows greater than 25,000 gal/day or deemed significant by MDE
Non-Significant Industrial User Flows less than 25,000 gal/day
Permit Maintenance Fees
Fees are based upon industrial process wastewater flow and are collected on an annual basis
Less than 1,000 gal/day $250
1,000 to 9,999 gal/day $500
10,000 to 25,000 gal/day $1,000
Greater than 25,000 gal/day $2,000
WASTEWATER SLUDGE PROCESSING FEES (Sludge Dewatering)
Sludge less than 4% solids $0.06 per gal with a minimum charge for 1,000 gal
Sludge between 4% to 7% solids $0.06 per gal with a min charge for 1,000 gallons, plus landfill tipping fee
Sludge greater than 7% Unable to process
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY | SOLID WASTE | ENGINEERING SERVICES
SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR FY2025
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024
DEFINITIONS
Allocation Fee for Sewer / Water Service Connection -
the drinking water system and/or to discharge a prescribed amount of flow to the sewer system. This fee helps offset the capital costs of new
treatment facilities, water distribution lines, water tanks, sewer capacity expansion improvements, etc. The Allocation Fee for Sewer / Water Service
Base for 6000 gal Per Account
The fee includes the cost of infrastructure to provide water and/or sewer services and the operating costs associated with providing that service.
These are fixed costs to serve each customer no matter how much wastewater is produced or water drinking water is consumed. Customers are also
charged a volume fee for every 1000 gallons over the 6000-gallon base.
Bay Restoration Fund / BRA Fee
experienced a decline in water quality due to over enrichment of nutrients (mainly phosphorus and nitrogen). Effluent from wastewater treatment
plants is one of the top three major contributors of nutrients entering the Bay (urban and agricultural runoffs are the other two). The purpose of the
bill is to create a dedicated fund, financed by wastewater treatment plant users, to upgrade Maryland’s wastewater treatment plants with
enhanced nutrient removal (ENR) technology so they are capable of achieving wastewater effluent quality of 3 mg/l total nitrogen and 0.3 mg/l total
phosphorus. The signing of this bill initiated Maryland’s efforts to further reduce nitrogen and phosphorus loading in the Bay by over 7.5 million
pounds of nitrogen per year and over 260 thousand pounds of phosphorus per year, which represent over one-third of Maryland’s commitment
under the Chesapeake Bay 2000 Agreement.
Cedar Springs Infrastructure Development Fee
City / County Joint Service Sewer Area
Example, Maugansville, Fountainhead & Pangborn. Washington County is responsible for the sewer pipes / pumping stations and Hagerstown is
responsible for the sewer treatment. The sewer flow goes to Hagerstown's treatment plant.
Commercial I -
Commercial II
Deduct Meter Fee -
machines at a convenience stores. The meter is read quarterly and deducted from the sewer bill.
EDU
Dwelling Unit is assumed to be equal to 200 gallons each per day of water use and sanitary sewage production.
Infrastructure Management Program Fee
owned sewer systems (Emergency Alarms & Communications).
Joint Sewer Service Connection Fee
Water Quality. For Example, Maugansville, Fountainhead & Pangborn. This fee helps offset the capital costs of upgrading the sewer system and for
Laboratory Analysis Fees
testing to businesses, municipalities and area residents.
Non-Metered Sewer Charge
usage. For example, a customer that has a private well and Washington County sewer service.
Residential/Commercial Collection Service -
routine/emergency maintenance of sewer infrastructure in the City/County Joint Service Area. All other charges are billed by the City of
Residential Full-Service Sewer
Residential Full-Service Water
Sewer Wholesale -
Volume per 1000 gal
above the base of 6000 gallons. The volume charge covers the cost of sewer and/or drinking water treatment and supports the construction,
Volunteer Service -
Wastewater Industrial Pretreatment Program Fees -
Wastewater Sludge Processing Fees
plants. Sludge is a byproduct of the wastewater treatment process and to be safety disposed of the sludge is dewatered in a mechanical/chemical
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY | SOLID WASTE | ENGINEERING SERVICES
SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR FY2026
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025
FULL-SERVICE SEWER & WATER RATES
Base for 6,000 gal Per Account Quarterly Sewer Rates Quarterly Water Rates
Residential Full Service $145.90 $121.12
Commercial I Full Service $152.25 $124.50
Commercial II Full Service $155.33 $166.66
Commercial III Full Service $155.33 N/A
Volunteer Service $146.90 $121.76
Volume per 1,000 gal Quarterly Sewer Rates Quarterly Water Rates
Residential Full Service $8.93 $14.93
Commercial I Full Service $9.94 $13.17
Commercial II Full Service $10.70 $11.80
Commercial III Full Service $10.70 N/A
Volunteer Service $8.98 $15.03
CITY / COUNTY JOINT SERVICE SEWER AREA
Residential/Commercial Collection Service All additional charges are from the City of
Hagerstown
MISC. FEES
Non-Metered Sewer Charge $199.48 - per quarter
Non-Metered Water Charge $210.70 - per quarter
Sewer Wholesale (Per 1,000 gallons) $8.51
Deduct Meter Fee $25 - per quarter
BAY RESTORATION FUND FEE
Residential $15 - per quarter
Commercial The Fee will be calculated based on water usage or wastewater generated,
converted into EDU's and billed at the rate of $5 per month per EDU
DELINQUENT ACCOUNT SEWER & WATER BILLING FEES
Maintenance fee for delinquent account Assessed when the account is not paid within the 10-day period following
(non-business hours) $75
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY | SOLID WASTE | ENGINEERING SERVICES
SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR FY2026
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025
ALLOCATION FEES
Joint Sewer Service Connection Fee Sewer service connection fee for areas jointly served by the City of
Hagerstown and the Wash. Co. Dept. of Water Quality. For Example,
Maugansville, Fountainhead & Pangborn.
Allocation Fee for Sewer Service Connection $7,200
Allocation Fee for Water Service Connection $2,700
Meter Fee for Water This fee is in addition to the Allocation Fee for Water Service and is the
direct cost of the water meter. Price is subject to change depending on
the direct cost of the meter.
Infrastructure Management Program Fee This fee is in addition to the Allocation Fee for Sewer Service and is to
help fund the cost of the emergency alarm communications system
infrastructure.
Infrastructure Development Fee $1,000 per Sewer EDU
This fee is in addition to the Allocation Fee for Sewer Service.
Cedar Springs Infrastructure Development Fee
$1,000 per acre or per Sewer EDU, whichever is greater
This fee is in addition to the Allocation Fee for Sewer Service and is only
for sewer connections that flows to the Cedar Springs Pump Station.
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
Design Review Fees - Drawings
One/two lot simplified subdivision plat $25
Multiple lot subdivision development plan or
preliminary $25 (per drawing)
Multiple lot subdivision combined Preliminary/Final $100 (per drawing)
Design Review Fees - Specification Water
Design Review Fees - Specification Sewer
Permits
$25
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY | SOLID WASTE | ENGINEERING SERVICES
SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR FY2026
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025
LABORATORY ANALYSIS
SAMPLE COLLECTION $25 - Per Sample (Specialty samples require additional charges)
ORGANIC ANALYSIS
*FORMALDEHYDE $225 *PAINT FILTER TEST $13
TOTAL ORGANIC CARBON $30 *SEMI-VOLATILES (EPA 625 & EPA 525) $170
*TCLP, HERBICIDES $100 *ACID/BASE NEUTRALS (EPA 8260) $225
*TCLP, PESTICIDES $100 *PESTICIDES & PCB's (EPA 608) $80
*TCLP, SEMIVOLATILES $250 *HERBICIDES $125
*TCLP, VOC'S $120 *BTEX $50
*VOLATILE ORGANICS (EPA 524 or EPA 624) $100 *MTBE $50
TTO's VOC, Semi Volatiles, Dioxin, Pest. and Herb. $645 *TPH $50
TRIHALOMETHANES $55 HALOACETIC ACIDS (HAA5) $90
PESTICIDE / PCBs 508 $250 BTEX OR MTBE Method 602 $50
*DIOXIN $300 *GROSS BETA + GROSS ALPHA $80
HERBICIDES $125 *IGNITABILITY TEST ON SOLID $20
*CHLOROFORM $80
INORGANIC ANALYSIS
ACIDITY $15 NITRATE+NITRITE $16
ACID/ALKALINITY $25 *ODOR $15
ALKALINITY $17 OIL & GREASE $38
AMMONIA NITROGEN $16 ORTHO PHOSPHORUS $19
BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND (BOD) $25 PH (CORROSIVITY) $6
CALCIUM $14 SETTLEABLE SOLID $10
CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND (COD) $35 SULFATE $24
CHLORINE (FREE OR TOTAL) $8 SULFIDE $24
CHLORIDE $22 SULFITE $24
*COLOR $15 *SURFACTANTS $50
S. CONDUCTANCE $11 TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS (TDS) $20
T. CO2 $15 TOTAL KJELDAHL NITROGEN $22
T. CO2 & BI-CARBONATE (BY NOMOGRAPH) $18 TOTAL PHOSPHORUS $22
*CYANIDE $35 TOTAL SOLIDS $15
DISSOLVED OXYGEN $8 TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS (TSS) $12
FLUORIDE $19 TOTAL TOXICITY (MICROTOX) $50
HARDNESS $13 TURBIDITY $8
*HEXAVALENT-CHROMIUM $25 VOLATILES SOLIDS (INCLUDING TS) $20
*PHENOL $25 POT ASH (POTASSIUM & CALCULATION) $30
*FLASHPOINT $25 TOTAL N (TKN+NO3+NO2) $38
ORTHO-PHOSPHOROUS $19 PERCENT SOLIDS $16
NITRATE $16 *Subcontracted test - price may change, as contracted
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY | SOLID WASTE | ENGINEERING SERVICES
SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR FY2026
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025
LABORATORY ANALYSIS FEES
METAL ANALYSIS BY FLAME AA (Parts Per Million) & GRAPHITE FURNACE AA (Parts Per Billion)
ALUMINUM $12 NICKEL (FLAA/GFAA) $12/$24
*ANTIMONY $12/$24 POTASSIUM (FLAA) $12/$24
ARSENIC (GFAA) $12/$24 SELENIUM (GFAA) $12/$24
BARIUM (FLAA/GFAA) $12/$24 SILICON (FLAA/GFAA) $12/$24
CADMIUM (FLAA/GFAA) $12/$24 SILVER (FLAA/GFAA) $12/$24
CHROMIUM (FLAA/GFAA) $12/$24 *TCLP, METALS $50
COPPER (FLAA/GFAA) $12 *TIN $12
IRON (FLAA) $12 *TITANIUM $12
LEAD (FLAA/GFAA) $12/$24 *VANADIUM $12
MAGNESIUM (FLAA) $12/$24 ZINC (FLAA/GFAA) $12
MANGANESE (FLAA/GFAA) $12/$24 SAMPLE PREP. DISSOLVED METALS $10
MERCURY (COLD VAPOR) $24 SAMPLE PREP. FOR METAL DIGESTION $25
MOLYBDENUM $12 *Subcontracted test - price may change, as contracted
MICROBIOLOGY
CRYPTOSPORIDIUM / GIARDIA $850 SAMPLE DILUTION $10
E. COLI/FECAL COLIFORM (MPN, EC, MUG) $35 TOTAL COLIFORM/E. COLI COLILERT COUNT $35
HETEROTROPHIC PLATE COUNT $35 TOTAL COLIFORM/E. COLI - PRESENT/ABSENT $35
RUSH SAMPLE FEE FOR POSITIVE TEST $20 TOTAL COLIFORM (MPN) $35
WASTEWATER INDUSTRIAL PRETREATMENT PROGRAM PERMIT FEES
Permit Application Fees
Significant Industrial User Flows greater than 25,000 gal/day or deemed significant by MDE
Non-Significant Industrial User Flows less than 25,000 gal/day
Permit Maintenance Fees
Fees are based upon industrial process wastewater flow and are collected on an annual basis
Less than 1,000 gal/day $250
1,000 to 9,999 gal/day $500
10,000 to 25,000 gal/day $1,000
Greater than 25,000 gal/day $2,000
WASTEWATER SLUDGE PROCESSING FEES (Sludge Dewatering)
Sludge less than 4% solids $0.06 per gal with a minimum charge for 1,000 gal
Sludge between 4% to 7% solids $0.06 per gal with a min charge for 1,000 gallons, plus landfill tipping fee
Sludge greater than 7% Unable to process
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY | SOLID WASTE | ENGINEERING SERVICES
SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR FY2026
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025
DEFINITIONS
Allocation Fee for Sewer / Water Service Connection -
the drinking water system and/or to discharge a prescribed amount of flow to the sewer system. This fee helps offset the capital costs of new
treatment facilities, water distribution lines, water tanks, sewer capacity expansion improvements, etc. The Allocation Fee for Sewer / Water Service
Base for 6000 gal Per Account
The fee includes the cost of infrastructure to provide water and/or sewer services and the operating costs associated with providing that service.
These are fixed costs to serve each customer no matter how much wastewater is produced or water drinking water is consumed. Customers are also
charged a volume fee for every 1000 gallons over the 6000-gallon base.
Bay Restoration Fund / BRA Fee
experienced a decline in water quality due to over enrichment of nutrients (mainly phosphorus and nitrogen). Effluent from wastewater treatment
plants is one of the top three major contributors of nutrients entering the Bay (urban and agricultural runoffs are the other two). The purpose of the
bill is to create a dedicated fund, financed by wastewater treatment plant users, to upgrade Maryland’s wastewater treatment plants with
enhanced nutrient removal (ENR) technology so they are capable of achieving wastewater effluent quality of 3 mg/l total nitrogen and 0.3 mg/l total
phosphorus. The signing of this bill-initiated Maryland’s efforts to further reduce nitrogen and phosphorus loading in the Bay by over 7.5 million
pounds of nitrogen per year and over 260 thousand pounds of phosphorus per year, which represent over one-third of Maryland’s commitment
under the Chesapeake Bay 2000 Agreement.
Cedar Springs Infrastructure Development Fee
City / County Joint Service Sewer Area
Example, Maugansville, Fountainhead & Pangborn. Washington County is responsible for the sewer pipes / pumping stations and Hagerstown is
responsible for the sewer treatment. The sewer flow goes to Hagerstown's treatment plant.
Commercial I -
Commercial II
Deduct Meter Fee -
machines at a convenience stores. The meter is read quarterly and deducted from the sewer bill.
EDU
Dwelling Unit is assumed to be equal to 200 gallons each per day of water use and sanitary sewage production.
Infrastructure Management Program Fee
owned sewer systems (Emergency Alarms & Communications).
Joint Sewer Service Connection Fee
Water Quality. For Example, Maugansville, Fountainhead & Pangborn. This fee helps offset the capital costs of upgrading the sewer system and for
Laboratory Analysis Fees
testing to businesses, municipalities and area residents.
Non-Metered Sewer Charge
usage. For example, a customer that has a private well and Washington County sewer service.
Residential/Commercial Collection Service -
routine/emergency maintenance of sewer infrastructure in the City/County Joint Service Area. All other charges are billed by the City of
Residential Full-Service Sewer
Residential Full-Service Water
Sewer Wholesale -
Volume per 1000 gal
above the base of 6000 gallons. The volume charge covers the cost of sewer and/or drinking water treatment and supports the construction,
Volunteer Service -
Wastewater Industrial Pretreatment Program Fees -
Wastewater Sludge Processing Fees
plants. Sludge is a byproduct of the wastewater treatment process and to be safety disposed of the sludge is dewatered in a mechanical/chemical
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY | SOLID WASTE | ENGINEERING SERVICES
SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR FY2027
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026
FULL-SERVICE SEWER & WATER RATES
Base for 6,000 gal Per Account Quarterly Sewer Rates Quarterly Water Rates
Residential Full Service $151.07 $127.23
Commercial I Full Service $158.49 $132.00
Commercial II Full Service $161.70 $175.07
Commercial III Full Service $161.70 N/A
Volunteer Service $152.72 $129.10
Volume per 1,000 gal Quarterly Sewer Rates Quarterly Water Rates
Residential Full Service $9.24 $15.68
Commercial I Full Service $10.29 $13.92
Commercial II Full Service $11.25 $12.39
Commercial III Full Service $11.25 N/A
Volunteer Service $9.34 $15.79
CITY / COUNTY JOINT SERVICE SEWER AREA
Residential/Commercial Collection Service All additional charges are from the City of
Hagerstown
MISC. FEES
Non-Metered Sewer Charge $206.51 - per quarter
Non-Metered Water Charge $221.31 - per quarter
Sewer Wholesale (Per 1,000 gallons) $8.81
Deduct Meter Fee $25 - per quarter
BAY RESTORATION FUND FEE
Residential $15 - per quarter
Commercial The Fee will be calculated based on water usage or wastewater generated,
converted into EDU's and billed at the rate of $5 per month per EDU
DELINQUENT ACCOUNT SEWER & WATER BILLING FEES
Maintenance fee for delinquent account Assessed when the account is not paid within the 10-day period following
(non-business hours) $75
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY | SOLID WASTE | ENGINEERING SERVICES
SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR FY2027
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026
ALLOCATION FEES
Joint Sewer Service Connection Fee Sewer service connection fee for areas jointly served by the City of
Hagerstown and the Wash. Co. Dept. of Water Quality. For Example,
Maugansville, Fountainhead & Pangborn.
Allocation Fee for Sewer Service Connection $7,200
Allocation Fee for Water Service Connection $2,700
Meter Fee for Water This fee is in addition to the Allocation Fee for Water Service and is the
direct cost of the water meter. Price is subject to change depending on
the direct cost of the meter.
Infrastructure Management Program Fee This fee is in addition to the Allocation Fee for Sewer Service and is to
help fund the cost of the emergency alarm communications system
infrastructure.
Infrastructure Development Fee $1,000 per Sewer EDU
This fee is in addition to the Allocation Fee for Sewer Service.
Cedar Springs Infrastructure Development Fee
$1,000 per acre or per Sewer EDU, whichever is greater
This fee is in addition to the Allocation Fee for Sewer Service and is only
for sewer connections that flows to the Cedar Springs Pump Station.
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
Design Review Fees - Drawings
One/two lot simplified subdivision plat $25
Multiple lot subdivision development plan or
preliminary $25 (per drawing)
Multiple lot subdivision combined Preliminary/Final $100 (per drawing)
Design Review Fees - Specification Water
Design Review Fees - Specification Sewer
Permits
$25
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY | SOLID WASTE | ENGINEERING SERVICES
SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR FY2027
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026
LABORATORY ANALYSIS
SAMPLE COLLECTION $25 - Per Sample (Specialty samples require additional charges)
ORGANIC ANALYSIS
*FORMALDEHYDE $225 *PAINT FILTER TEST $13
TOTAL ORGANIC CARBON $30 *SEMI-VOLATILES (EPA 625 & EPA 525) $170
*TCLP, HERBICIDES $100 *ACID/BASE NEUTRALS (EPA 8260) $225
*TCLP, PESTICIDES $100 *PESTICIDES & PCB's (EPA 608) $80
*TCLP, SEMIVOLATILES $250 *HERBICIDES $125
*TCLP, VOC'S $120 *BTEX $50
*VOLATILE ORGANICS (EPA 524 or EPA 624) $100 *MTBE $50
TTO's VOC, Semi Volatiles, Dioxin, Pest. and Herb. $645 *TPH $50
TRIHALOMETHANES $55 HALOACETIC ACIDS (HAA5) $90
PESTICIDE / PCBs 508 $250 BTEX OR MTBE Method 602 $50
*DIOXIN $300 *GROSS BETA + GROSS ALPHA $80
HERBICIDES $125 *IGNITABILITY TEST ON SOLID $20
*CHLOROFORM $80
INORGANIC ANALYSIS
ACIDITY $15 NITRATE+NITRITE $16
ACID/ALKALINITY $25 *ODOR $15
ALKALINITY $17 OIL & GREASE $38
AMMONIA NITROGEN $16 ORTHO PHOSPHORUS $19
BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND (BOD) $25 PH (CORROSIVITY) $6
CALCIUM $14 SETTLEABLE SOLID $10
CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND (COD) $35 SULFATE $24
CHLORINE (FREE OR TOTAL) $8 SULFIDE $24
CHLORIDE $22 SULFITE $24
*COLOR $15 *SURFACTANTS $50
S. CONDUCTANCE $11 TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS (TDS) $20
T. CO2 $15 TOTAL KJELDAHL NITROGEN $22
T. CO2 & BI-CARBONATE (BY NOMOGRAPH) $18 TOTAL PHOSPHORUS $22
*CYANIDE $35 TOTAL SOLIDS $15
DISSOLVED OXYGEN $8 TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS (TSS) $12
FLUORIDE $19 TOTAL TOXICITY (MICROTOX) $50
HARDNESS $13 TURBIDITY $8
*HEXAVALENT-CHROMIUM $25 VOLATILES SOLIDS (INCLUDING TS) $20
*PHENOL $25 POT ASH (POTASSIUM & CALCULATION) $30
*FLASHPOINT $25 TOTAL N (TKN+NO3+NO2) $38
ORTHO-PHOSPHOROUS $19 PERCENT SOLIDS $16
NITRATE $16 *Subcontracted test - price may change, as contracted
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY | SOLID WASTE | ENGINEERING SERVICES
SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR FY2027
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026
LABORATORY ANALYSIS FEES
METAL ANALYSIS BY FLAME AA (Parts Per Million) & GRAPHITE FURNACE AA (Parts Per Billion)
ALUMINUM $12 NICKEL (FLAA/GFAA) $12/$24
*ANTIMONY $12/$24 POTASSIUM (FLAA) $12/$24
ARSENIC (GFAA) $12/$24 SELENIUM (GFAA) $12/$24
BARIUM (FLAA/GFAA) $12/$24 SILICON (FLAA/GFAA) $12/$24
CADMIUM (FLAA/GFAA) $12/$24 SILVER (FLAA/GFAA) $12/$24
CHROMIUM (FLAA/GFAA) $12/$24 *TCLP, METALS $50
COPPER (FLAA/GFAA) $12 *TIN $12
IRON (FLAA) $12 *TITANIUM $12
LEAD (FLAA/GFAA) $12/$24 *VANADIUM $12
MAGNESIUM (FLAA) $12/$24 ZINC (FLAA/GFAA) $12
MANGANESE (FLAA/GFAA) $12/$24 SAMPLE PREP. DISSOLVED METALS $10
MERCURY (COLD VAPOR) $24 SAMPLE PREP. FOR METAL DIGESTION $25
MOLYBDENUM $12 *Subcontracted test - price may change, as contracted
MICROBIOLOGY
CRYPTOSPORIDIUM / GIARDIA $850 SAMPLE DILUTION $10
E. COLI/FECAL COLIFORM (MPN, EC, MUG) $35 TOTAL COLIFORM/E. COLI COLILERT COUNT $35
HETEROTROPHIC PLATE COUNT $35 TOTAL COLIFORM/E. COLI - PRESENT/ABSENT $35
RUSH SAMPLE FEE FOR POSITIVE TEST $20 TOTAL COLIFORM (MPN) $35
WASTEWATER INDUSTRIAL PRETREATMENT PROGRAM PERMIT FEES
Permit Application Fees
Significant Industrial User Flows greater than 25,000 gal/day or deemed significant by MDE
Non-Significant Industrial User Flows less than 25,000 gal/day
Permit Maintenance Fees
Fees are based upon industrial process wastewater flow and are collected on an annual basis
Less than 1,000 gal/day $250
1,000 to 9,999 gal/day $500
10,000 to 25,000 gal/day $1,000
Greater than 25,000 gal/day $2,000
WASTEWATER SLUDGE PROCESSING FEES (Sludge Dewatering)
Sludge less than 4% solids $0.06 per gal with a minimum charge for 1,000 gal
Sludge between 4% to 7% solids $0.06 per gal with a min charge for 1,000 gallons, plus landfill tipping fee
Sludge greater than 7% Unable to process
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY | SOLID WASTE | ENGINEERING SERVICES
SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR FY2027
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026
DEFINITIONS
Allocation Fee for Sewer / Water Service Connection -
the drinking water system and/or to discharge a prescribed amount of flow to the sewer system. This fee helps offset the capital costs of new
treatment facilities, water distribution lines, water tanks, sewer capacity expansion improvements, etc. The Allocation Fee for Sewer / Water Service
Base for 6000 gal Per Account
The fee includes the cost of infrastructure to provide water and/or sewer services and the operating costs associated with providing that service.
These are fixed costs to serve each customer no matter how much wastewater is produced or water drinking water is consumed. Customers are also
charged a volume fee for every 1000 gallons over the 6000-gallon base.
Bay Restoration Fund / BRA Fee
experienced a decline in water quality due to over enrichment of nutrients (mainly phosphorus and nitrogen). Effluent from wastewater treatment
plants is one of the top three major contributors of nutrients entering the Bay (urban and agricultural runoffs are the other two). The purpose of the
bill is to create a dedicated fund, financed by wastewater treatment plant users, to upgrade Maryland’s wastewater treatment plants with
enhanced nutrient removal (ENR) technology so they are capable of achieving wastewater effluent quality of 3 mg/l total nitrogen and 0.3 mg/l total
phosphorus. The signing of this bill initiated Maryland’s efforts to further reduce nitrogen and phosphorus loading in the Bay by over 7.5 million
pounds of nitrogen per year and over 260 thousand pounds of phosphorus per year, which represent over one-third of Maryland’s commitment
under the Chesapeake Bay 2000 Agreement.
Cedar Springs Infrastructure Development Fee
City / County Joint Service Sewer Area
Example, Maugansville, Fountainhead & Pangborn. Washington County is responsible for the sewer pipes / pumping stations and Hagerstown is
responsible for the sewer treatment. The sewer flow goes to Hagerstown's treatment plant.
Commercial I -
Commercial II
Deduct Meter Fee -
machines at a convenience stores. The meter is read quarterly and deducted from the sewer bill.
EDU
Dwelling Unit is assumed to be equal to 200 gallons each per day of water use and sanitary sewage production.
Infrastructure Management Program Fee
owned sewer systems (Emergency Alarms & Communications).
Joint Sewer Service Connection Fee
Water Quality. For Example, Maugansville, Fountainhead & Pangborn. This fee helps offset the capital costs of upgrading the sewer system and for
Laboratory Analysis Fees
testing to businesses, municipalities and area residents.
Non-Metered Sewer Charge
usage. For example, a customer that has a private well and Washington County sewer service.
Residential/Commercial Collection Service -
routine/emergency maintenance of sewer infrastructure in the City/County Joint Service Area. All other charges are billed by the City of
Residential Full-Service Sewer
Residential Full-Service Water
Sewer Wholesale -
Volume per 1000 gal
above the base of 6000 gallons. The volume charge covers the cost of sewer and/or drinking water treatment and supports the construction,
Volunteer Service -
Wastewater Industrial Pretreatment Program Fees -
Wastewater Sludge Processing Fees
plants. Sludge is a byproduct of the wastewater treatment process and to be safety disposed of the sludge is dewatered in a mechanical/chemical
RESOLUTION NO. RS-2024-___
Establishment of Rates, Fees, & Charges
Department of Water Quality (FY 2025, FY 2026, FY 2027)
RECITALS
In accordance with Section 6-301 et seq. of the Code of the Public Local Laws of Washington
County, Maryland, the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland (the
“Board”), may, following a public hearing, establish or modify a fee, rate, charge, levy, or assessment
for the treatment, collection, or distribution of water or sewage.
The staff of the Washington County Department of Water Quality has recommended that
certain charges be modified.
A public hearing was held on May 7, 2024, following due notice by advertisement of the
Board’s intention to modify these charges.
Any public comment received was reviewed and carefully considered.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND, that the utility rates shall be as set forth in the
attached Schedule of Utility Rates for FY 2025, FY 2026, and FY 2027, and other fees and charges
shall be as set forth in the attached Schedule of Fees & Charges for FY 2025, FY 2026, and FY 2027;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND, that all previous resolutions adopted by the Board
relating to water and sewer utility rates, fees, and charges, are hereby repealed.
Adopted this ______ day of May, 2024.
Effective the 1st day of July, 2024.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND
________________________________ BY: _____________________________________
John F. Barr, President
Approved as to form
and legal sufficiency: Mail to: Office of the County Attorney
100 W. Washington Street, Suite 1101
________________________________ Hagerstown, MD 21740
Zachary J. Kieffer, County Attorney
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Approval of FY2025 Operating and Capital Budgets
PRESENTATION DATE: May 21, 2024
PRESENTATION BY: Kelcee Mace, Chief Financial Officer
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt the proposed FY2025 Operating and Capital
Budgets as presented.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: The Board of County Commissioners conducted a public budget hearing
on May 15 at 6:00 P.M and heard public testimony on the proposed FY2025 Operating and
Capital Budgets.
DISCUSSION: The FY2025 budget process has been a collaborative effort where the Office of
Budget & Finance worked alongside departments, the administration, and the BOCC. The
FY2025 final proposed budget increased 8.97% over FY2024 and provides increased funding for
education; to transition EMS services to County operations; to provide additional funding to
outside organizations that provide additional services to our citizens as well as adding funds to
our Capital plan to meet the County’s infrastructure needs.
The final budget for adoption today includes an adjustment in the General Fund of $955,910
from the transfer to capital reserve into the Detention Center budget to address the shortfall for
the new inmate medical services contract. All other budgets remain unchanged from what was
presented during the public hearing last week.
FISCAL IMPACT: Total budget for FY25: $434,097,440
CONCURRENCES: N/A
ALTERNATIVES: Offer changes to the proposed budget.
ATTACHMENTS: Summary of All Funds, Updated General Fund Expense Summary
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: N/A
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
FY24 FY25
Operating Budget Operating Budget
Approved Proposed
Operating Funds:
Major Operating Funds:
General Fund
Highway Fund
Solid Waste Fund
Utility Administration Fund
Water Fund
Sewer Fund
Pretreatment Fund
Public Transit Fund
Airport Fund
Black Rock Golf Course Fund
$333,465,460 $356,916,570 $23,451,110 7.03%
Restricted Funds:
Hotel Rental Tax Fund
Cascade Town Centre Fund
Agricultural Education Center Fund
Grant Management Fund
Inmate Welfare Fund
Gaming Fund
Land Preservation Fund
HEPMPO Fund
Emergency Services Billing
Foreign Trade Zone
$8,900,490 $11,395,870 $2,495,380 28.04%
Total Operating Funds
Capital Funds:
Capital Improvement Plan
Total Budgeted Funds
$ Change % Change
Pa
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Cost
Center Department/Agency
FY 2025
Requested
Budget
Adjustment
FY 2025
Proposed
Budget
$ Change % Change
FY 2024
Original
Budget
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 (24,790)4,196,520 183,960 4.58%4,012,560
3-25 11305 Sheriff - Process Servers 168,260 6,690 174,950 16,590 10.48%158,360
3-30 11310 Sheriff - Patrol 17,118,940 (207,180)16,911,760 842,320 5.24%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 23,509,380 737,560 24,246,940 2,994,850 14.09%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 (1,930)645,570 (394,710) (37.94%)1,040,280
3-100 11335 Sheriff - Police Academy 59,830 0 59,830 (10) (0.02%)59,840
47,846,070 485,350 48,331,420 3,687,730 8.26%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 6,747,820 307,720 7,055,540 369,590 5.53%6,685,950
3-141 11520 EMS Operations 6,344,250 (164,360)6,179,890 2,410,920 63.97%3,768,970
3-158 11525 Fire Operations 8,435,110 (1,447,030)6,988,080 417,790 6.36%6,570,290
3-175 11535 Public Safety Training Center 1,366,210 (165,780)1,200,430 240,080 25.00%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 (192,150)11,867,730 1,230,260 11.57%10,637,470
35,364,450 (1,788,570)33,575,880 4,660,770 16.12%28,915,110
Other:
3-214 11530 Emergency Management 378,930 (108,300)270,630 (5,910) (2.14%)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 (108,300)2,620,630 812,560 44.94%1,808,070
Total Public Safety 85,939,450 (1,411,520)84,527,930 9,161,060 12.16%75,366,870
Washington County, Maryland
General Fund Expenditures - Proposed
FY 2025
Pa
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Center Department/Agency
FY 2025
Requested
Budget
Adjustment
FY 2025
Proposed
Budget
$ Change % Change
FY 2024
Original
Budget
3-225 91020 Highway 10,521,180 (115,590)10,405,590 309,250 3.06%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 5,630 804,840 101,870 14.49%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 (1,076,060)13,735,010 (474,150) (3.34%)14,209,160
Capital:
3-247 91230 Capital Improvement Fund 7,750,000 45,320 7,795,320 1,545,320 24.73%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 45,320 24,005,400 1,976,160 8.97%22,029,240
Total Operating/Capital Transfers 38,771,150 (1,030,740)37,740,410 1,502,010 4.14%36,238,400
Other Government Programs:
Courts:
3-251 10200 Circuit Court 2,720,970 1,990 2,722,960 336,120 14.08%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 5,282,090 116,050 5,398,140 448,440 9.06%4,949,700
8,037,310 118,040 8,155,350 782,660 10.62%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 4,300 357,300 39,750 12.52%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 (301,190)7,432,100 1,275,580 20.72%6,156,520
Community Funding:
3-305 93000 Community Funding 1,200,000 0 1,200,000 200,000 20.00%1,000,000
Pa
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Center Department/Agency
FY 2025
Requested
Budget
Adjustment
FY 2025
Proposed
Budget
$ Change % Change
FY 2024
Original
Budget
3-307 10300 County Administrator 458,030 3,630 461,660 34,690 8.12%426,970
3-313 10310 Public Relations & Marketing 687,530 (34,280)653,250 103,180 18.76%550,070
3-322 12500 Business Development 1,023,760 19,520 1,043,280 205,720 24.56%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 7,450 169,910 3,650 2.20%166,260
3-342 10530 Treasurer 532,600 8,560 541,160 15,040 2.86%526,120
3-349 10600 County Attorney 1,299,950 (38,170)1,261,780 345,210 37.66%916,570
3-357 10700 Human Resources 1,742,920 (177,040)1,565,880 188,290 13.67%1,377,590
3-366 11200 General Operations 5,851,230 (2,156,310)3,694,920 92,080 2.56%3,602,840
3-370 10500 Budget & Finance 3,065,030 (497,870)2,567,160 593,000 30.04%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 25,440 708,630 60,300 9.30%648,330
3-389 11000 Information Technology 4,364,640 39,840 4,404,480 309,850 7.57%4,094,630
3-400 11540 Wireless Communications 1,755,300 (56,770)1,698,530 78,580 4.85%1,619,950
22,059,190 (2,860,670)19,198,520 2,021,330 11.77%17,177,190
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 3,000 357,530 18,170 5.35%339,360
3-429 11910 Buildings Grounds and Facilities 2,625,210 4,810 2,630,020 238,070 9.95%2,391,950
2,979,740 7,810 2,987,550 256,240 9.38%2,731,310
3-440 11620 Engineering 3,108,700 67,010 3,175,710 203,090 6.83%2,972,620
3-452 11630 Permits & Inspections 3,266,170 83,530 3,349,700 266,030 8.63%3,083,670
6,374,870 150,540 6,525,410 469,120 7.75%6,056,290
Planning and Zoning:
3-462 10800 Planning and Zoning 1,476,150 54,430 1,530,580 64,000 4.36%1,466,580
3-470 10810 Board of Zoning Appeals 67,240 0 67,240 7,950 13.41%59,290
1,543,390 54,430 1,597,820 71,950 4.72%1,525,870
Engineering & Permits & Inspections:
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Center Department/Agency
FY 2025
Requested
Budget
Adjustment
FY 2025
Proposed
Budget
$ Change % Change
FY 2024
Original
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3-472 12000 Martin L. Snook Pool 173,700 5,310 179,010 10,410 6.17%168,600
3-475 12200 Parks and Recreation 1,854,130 (37,350)1,816,780 104,710 6.12%1,712,070
2,027,830 (32,040)1,995,790 115,120 6.12%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 (3,487,420)52,508,840 5,876,890 12.60%46,631,950
Total Proposed Expenditures 315,247,020 (14,598,290)300,648,730 19,588,380 6.97%281,060,350
Increase without In-Kind Expenses 310,966,920 (14,598,290)296,368,630 15,308,280 5.45%281,060,350
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: National Public Works Week
PRESENTATION DATE: May 21, 2024
PRESENTATION BY: Andrew Eshleman, Director, Public Works
RECOMMENDED MOTION: N/A
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: May 19-25 is National Public Works Week, and the theme is
“Advancing Quality of Life for All.” Washington County Public Works wants to recognize the
community and quality of life contributions of retiring Transit Director Kevin Cerrone.
DISCUSSION: Kevin Cerrone is retiring on June 28th after 28 years of service to Washington
County Transit. During that time Kevin has faithfully served the citizens of Washington County.
Notable contributions include doubling the ridership, vehicle fleet, establishing new service
programs, and spearheading the development and construction of the Transit Transfer Center.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
CONCURRENCES: N/A
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
ATTACHMENTS: N/A
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: Proclamation and Photo
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Previously Authorized Runway 09-27 Lighting & Signage Project: – Approval of
Purchase Order and Task Order for ADCI Construction Phase Services.
PRESENTATION DATE: 5/21/2024
PRESENTATION BY: Andrew Eshleman, Director, Public Works
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
• Authorize Airport Director’s approval of Purchase Order, Task Order, and related
paperwork for ADCI Construction Phase Services in the amount of $131,720 for the
Runway 09-27 Lighting/Signage Project.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF:
Background: Purchasing department advises that at during the 11/28/2023 BOCC meeting, a
motion should have included specific mention of $131,720 in ADCI construction phase services.
This information was included in the read-ahead packet for the BOCC’s 11/28/2023 meeting.
Today’s request is a “housekeeping” matter allowing staff to attend to the Purchase Order and
Task Order paperwork with proper authorizations. No additional fiscal impact or changes to
the previously approved grant totals or cost sharing percentages.
DISCUSSION: The RWY 09-27 Lighting & Signage project is included in the Capital
Improvement Plan – Airport Infrastructure Grant RUN020.
FISCAL IMPACT: No changes to the previously approved grant totals or the cost sharing
percentages.
FAA $676,899.00 90%
Maryland Aviation Admin (State) $25,048.00^ 3.33%
Airport Capital Reserve Fund/BOCC $50,163.00 6.67%
Total $752,110.00
^5% of the Construction Cost Only
CONCURRENCES: Airport Director.
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
ATTACHMENTS: ADCI task order/proposal.
AUDIO/VISUAL TO BE USED: N/A
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
PROJECT TITLE: Runway 9-27 Lighting and Signage Replacement
Hagerstown Regional Airport – Richard A. Henson Field
PROJECT NO: PUR-1450; TO #12; Purchase Order (PO) pending FAA Grant issuance
Pending FAA Grant Issuance
Design/Bidding - Lump Sum
Construction - Cost-Plus-A-Fixed-Fee (Not-To-Exceed)
Design/Bidding - 107,180$
Construction - 131,720$
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
ACCEPTED APPROVED
by:by:
____________________________________________________________
Mahesh S. Kukata, P.E Neil Doran, C.M, ACE
Vice President Airport Director
Airport Design Consultants, Inc Hagerstown Regional Airport
6031 University Blvd, Suite 330 18434 Showalter Road
Ellicott City, MD 21043 Hagerstown, MD 21742
METHOD OF PAYMENT:
TASK ORDER AMOUNT:
See the attached ADCI's Scope of Work and Price Proposal dated February
13, 2023.
The original Agreement for Professional Services between Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland (County) and
Airport Design Consultants, Inc. (ADCI) for professional services at the Hagerstown Regional Airport – Richard A. Henson Field (HGR) dated
January 27, 2020 and amended/restated agreement dated January 27, 2021 shall govern all task orders executed under this agreement unless
modified in writing and agreed to by the County and ADCI.
TASK ORDER NO: 12
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT: PUR-1450
AIRPORT DESIGN CONSULTANTS, INC.
AIRPORT:
DATE OF ISSUANCE:
ATTACHMENTS:
L:\Proposals\HGR\2023-HGR-1302 Runway 9-27 Lighting and Signage Replacement Design and Construction Phase Services_TO_12\HGR Runway 9-27 Lighting and Signage Replacement Design and Construction_Fee.xlsx
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Application for Zoning Text Amendment RZ-23-001
PRESENTATION DATE: May 21, 2024
PRESENTATION BY: Jill Baker, AICP, Director, Department of Planning and Zoning
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Consensus to approve or deny the proposed text amendment.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: Application has been made by the Planning Commission of Washington
County to amend several sections of the Zoning Ordinance to change the definition of a convenience
store, provide districts in which said use shall be permitted, and to provide options for tractor
trailer/heavy duty truck parking at these types of facilities.
This text amendment was heard as part of a public hearing held by the Board of County Commissioners
(BoCC) on August 22, 2023. As part of that hearing the Commissioners had several questions relating
to the potential location of convenience stores, specifically questioning whether they should be
permitted in the BL and BG districts, whether the definition was clear in our intent, and how to mitigate
impacts to neighboring residential properties. The case was remanded back to the Planning
Commission to review the BoCC concerns.
The Planning Commission reviewed and discussed the concerns brought up by the BoCC at a regular
meeting held on September 11, 2023. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that they had
done their due diligence in the drafting of the amendments and did not see a need to make any additional
changes.
Another public hearing was held on April 9, 2024 to take comment on additional changes to the
proposed amendment based on comments received during the first public hearing. As a result of
comments received, the Commissioners recommended minor, non-substantive changes to the language
addressing comments made during the second public hearing.
DISCUSSION:
According to the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) there are approximately 150,174
convenience stores operating in the US as of January 2023. After several years of stores closing due
to the restrictions of COVID-19, C-Stores are again increasing in number. The necessity and demand
for this industry is illustrated in its title, convenience.
The size of convenience stores has changed significantly over the last decade. According to the
National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), traditional C-stores averaged between 2500-
3000 square feet in size. They provided very basic necessities to the traveling public including fueling
stations, restrooms, household items, and some pre-packaged food item. Currently, the average size of
a new C-Store is averaging about 5000-6000 square feet. The reason for the larger sized stores
primarily results from new service models where food made fresh options and in-store dining areas are
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offered. The increase in C-Store sizes can likely also be attributed to the overall increase of population
and vehicular traffic across the country.
Acknowledging these new trends in the size and function of C-store operations, the Planning
Commission finds that the current definition of a convenience store in the Zoning Ordinance is outdated
and overly restrictive. Furthermore, the Planning Commission finds that that there is a significant
demand and corresponding need to allow for limited truck parking for C-Store uses. Increases in
population, traffic, and freight demands have created an increased demand for expedient freight and
goods movement that has proportionally impacted the amount of truck traffic nationwide.
FISCAL IMPACT: n/a
CONCURRENCES: n/a
ALTERNATIVES: n/a
ATTACHMENTS: Staff Report Revision 3, Summary of changes to text amendment RZ-23-001
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: none
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RZ-23-001 May, 2024
WASHINGTON COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE
STAFF REPORT AND ANALYSIS – Revision 3
ARTICLES 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 22, 28A
Proposal: Application is being made to amend several sections of the Zoning Ordinance to change
the definition of a convenience store (aka C-Store), provide districts in which said use shall be
permitted and provide options for tractor trailer/heavy duty truck parking facilities at these types
of facilities.
Staff Report: According to the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) there are
approximately 150,174 convenience stores operating in the US as of January 2023. After several
years of stores closing due to the restrictions of COVID-19, C-Stores are again increasing in
number. The necessity and demand for this industry is illustrated in its title, convenience.
Convenience from these types of facilities can be present at both the local and regional
level. Local patrons use convenience stores mostly for fueling purposes. There are few facilities
that exist as merely a stand-alone fueling station at this time. In addition to being used for fueling
facilities, many convenience stores carry minimal household supplies and basic food needs such
as bread, eggs and milk.
Regional convenience is mostly provided to interstate highway users travelling to or
through the area. C-stores provide the convenience of a fueling center as well as providing
restrooms, pre-packaged foods, and drinks so that travelers can rest and refresh before continuing
on their journey.
In addition to changes in the definition of these uses, the Planning Commission has
recognized a growing need and demand for truck parking facilities at some of these C-store
locations. Similar to automobile traveling, truck drivers also need fast on and off facilities to
maintain their delivery times. Parking for trucks at these facilities provides opportunities for truck
drivers to quickly fuel up, use a restroom, and possibly get some food before getting back on the
highway.
Proposed Amendments:
Below are the proposed text amendments for this rezoning case.
Key of changes:
Planning Commission Recommendations
BoCC additional changes
ARTICLE 7 “RT” RESIDENTIAL, RURAL DISTRICT
Section 7A.7 Parking Requirements
Parking shall be provided or prohibited according to the requirements of Article 22, Division I, and where
applicable, in compliance with Washington County's adopted Road and Street Design Standards.
The parking of tractor-trailers, either separately or in tandem, shall be prohibited on public or private
streets in this District.
ARTICLE 8 “RS” RESIDENTIAL, SUBURBAN DISTRICT
Section 8.7 Parking Requirements
Parking shall be provided or prohibited according to the requirements of Article 22, Division I, and where
applicable, in compliance with Washington County's adopted Road and Street Design Standards.
(a) The parking of tractor-trailers, either separately or in tandem, shall be prohibited on public or
private streets in this District.
ARTICLE 9 “RU” RESIDENTIAL, URBAN DISTRICT
Section 9.7 Parking Requirements
Parking shall be provided or prohibited according to the requirements of Article 22, Division I, and where
applicable, in compliance with Washington County's adopted Road and Street Design Standards.
The parking of tractor-trailers, either separately or in tandem, shall be prohibited on public or private
streets in this District.
ARTICLE 10 “RM” RESIDENTIAL, MULTI-FAMILY DISTRICT
Section 10.7 Design Standards
(h) Parking requirements Parking shall be provided or prohibited according to the requirements of Article
22, Division I, and where applicable in compliance with Washington County's adopted Road and Street
Design Standards.
The parking of tractor-trailers, either separately or in tandem, shall be prohibited on public or private
streets in this District.
ARTICLE 11 "BL" BUSINESS, LOCAL DISTRICT
Section 11.1 Principal Permitted Uses
(a) Local retail goods and service shops, including:
Clothing stores
Convenience Stores
Dairy Products Stores
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ARTICLE 12 “BG” BUSINESS, GENERAL DISTRICT
Section 12.1 Principal Permitted Uses
(a) Retail trades, businesses and services, including but not limited to the following and any use permitted
in the BL District, subject to the use regulations specified in that district.
Conference Centers
Convenience Stores
Department Stores
ARTICLE 22 SPECIAL PROVISIONS
DIVISION I OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING AREA REQUIREMENTS
Section 22.15 Truck Parking Requirements
(a) Parking of tractor-trailers, either separately or in tandem, shall be prohibited on publicly owned
County streets unless expressly approved as an on-street parking space for trucks.
(b) Truck parking is permitted in association with a convenience store in accordance with the
following:
1. The maximum allowable number of truck parking spaces cannot exceed 3.5 spaces per 500
sq. ft. of the gross leasable area of the convenience store. Truck parking in the BL and BG
districts shall be limited to a maximum of 10 parking spaces. Truck parking in the RB
district shall be limited to a maximum of 5 parking spaces.
2. Truck parking facilities shall maintain an independent internal circulation pattern on the site
apart from normal automobile traffic. This provision does not pertain to immediate access to
the property which may be shared by both truck and automobile traffic.
3. Long-term parking of trucks is prohibited in the BL, BG, and RB districts. For the purposes
of this section, long-term parking shall be defined as a stay not to exceed 4 hours in a 24-hour
period.
4. Truck parking facilities may not be permitted in association with a convenience store in a
Rural Business district.
(c) Truck parking facilities that are located adjacent to any lands zoned for or containing dwellings,
hospitals, nursing homes, schools, or other institutions for human care shall provide screening in
accordance with Section 22.11.2(b).
ARTICLE 28A - DEFINITIONS
Convenience Store (aka C-Store): Any retail establishment offering for sale: prepackaged or pre-
processed food products, household items, and other goods commonly associated with the same and
having a gross floor area of 5,000 square feet or less. Such establishments may also sell gasoline
petroleum products and/or alternative fueling products at retail prices and made to order food associated
with the marketing of the proprietor. Chain or branded restaurants shall be considered a separate use from
the convenience store. The area utilized for the sale of gasoline shall be considered as part of the gross
floor area. Convenience stores may also include self-service auto-fuel (including gasoline, auto-diesel,
flex-fuel and other petroleum products), electric vehicle charging stations, car washes and restaurants that
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provide indoor and/or outdoor seating. High-flow diesel fueling stations are permitted as part of the use
but shall be limited to a maximum of 3 fueling stations in the BL, BG, and RB districts. Additional
amenities delineated in the definition of a truck stop installed on a property shall be deemed a truck stop
and not a convenience store (see definition of Truck Stop). Convenience stores are generally
characterized by a rapid turnover of customers, unlimited hours of operations and high-traffic generation.
Analysis:
The size of convenience stores has changed significantly over the last decade. According
to the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), traditional C-stores averaged between
2500-3000 square feet in size. They provided very basic necessities to the traveling public
including fueling stations, restrooms, household items, and some pre-packaged food item.
Currently, the average size of a new C-Store is averaging about 5000-6000 square feet. The reason
for the larger sized stores primarily results from new service models where food made fresh options
and in-store dining areas are offered. The increase in C-Store sizes can likely also be attributed to
the overall increase of population and vehicular traffic across the country.
Acknowledging these new trends in the size and function of C-store operations, the current
definition of a convenience store in the Zoning Ordinance is outdated and overly restrictive.
Further, the use designation of a convenience store is only listed explicitly in the Rural Business
Floating Zone. To correct the issue of an outdated definition, the Planning Commission is
recommending changes to include eliminating a size limitation of such a structure. They are also
recommending explicit inclusion of these types of uses in the Business Local and Business General
zoning districts.
In addition, the Planning Commission believes that there is a significant demand and
corresponding need to allow for limited truck parking for C-Store uses. Increases in population,
traffic, and freight demands have created an increased demand for expedient freight and goods
movement that has proportionally impacted the amount of truck traffic nationwide. These trends
have impacted the demand for truck parking facilities as a consequence.
Finally, while the Comprehensive Plan is silent about specific design standards or locations
of these types of uses, the importance of the interstate system to the economy of our County and
the nation as a whole is discussed within the Transportation Element. It can be deduced from the
discussion of the importance of maintaining our transportation facilities that we should also
prepare for ancillary uses that provide support to that industry.
Staff Recommendation: Based upon the above analysis, previous public input, and Planning
Commission discussions, Staff recommends approval of these amendments in order to provide
consistent implementation of our land use policies and regulations.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill L. Baker, AICP
Director
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Summary of Changes for RZ-23-001
Text Amendments related to Convenience Stores
• The statement that “Parking of tractor-trailers, either separately or in tandem, shall be
prohibited on publicly owned County streets unless expressly approved as an on-street parking
space for trucks.” is being moved from the RT, RS, RU, and RM districts into the parking division.
There will be no impact on enforcement.
• Convenience stores are proposed to be included in the list of principal permited uses in the BL
and BG districts. This change will also allow these uses in the HI district due to cross references
in the Ordinance.
• A new sec�on is being added to the Ordinance to address truck parking requirements specifically
related to convenience stores.
o Creates a formula of 3.5 spaces per 500 sq. �. of store space to calculate maximum
allowance of truck parking spaces.
o Changes propose to limit the maximum amount of truck parking spaces in the BL and BG
districts to 10 spaces and a maximum of 5 truck parking spaces in the RB district.
o Requires truck parking facili�es to have a separate circula�on patern from automobile
circula�on.
o Limits long-term parking of trucks in the BL, BG, and RB districts to 4 hours over a 24-
hour period.
• Adds language to provide screening for convenience stores that are located adjacent to
residen�al or health care facili�es.
• Changes the defini�on of a convenience store.
o Removes language to limit the size of a convenience store. Also removes the
requirement that the area used for fueling be included in the 5,000 sq. �. limita�on.
o Replaces exis�ng language to clarify that different types of petroleum products can be
sold on site.
o Includes new language to allow accessory type uses such as electric vehicle charging
sta�ons, car washes, and restaurants.
o Limits the number of high flow diesel fueling sta�ons in the BL, BG, and RB districts to a
maximum of 3 sta�ons.
o Adds language to clarify that any ameni�es provided above and beyond those explicitly
listed in the defini�on would deem the use a truck stop and not a convenience store.
Current defini�on: Any retail establishment offering for sale: prepackaged or pre-processed
food products, household items, and other goods commonly associated with the same and
having a gross floor area of 5,000 square feet or less. Such establishments may also sell gasoline
at retail prices. The area u�lized for the sale of gasoline shall be considered as part of the gross
floor area.
Proposed defini�on: Any retail establishment offering for sale: prepackaged or pre-processed
food products, household items, and other goods commonly associated with the same. Such
establishments may also sell petroleum products and/or alterna�ve fueling products at retail
prices and made to order food associated with the marke�ng of the proprietor. Chain or
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branded restaurants shall be considered a separate use from the convenience store.
Convenience stores may also include self-service auto-fuel (including gasoline, auto-diesel, flex-
fuel and other petroleum products), electric vehicle charging sta�ons, car washes and
restaurants that provide indoor and/or outdoor sea�ng. High-flow diesel fueling sta�ons are
permited as part of the use but shall be limited to a maximum of 3 fueling sta�ons in the BL, BG,
and RB districts. Addi�onal ameni�es delineated in the defini�on of a truck stop installed on a
property shall be deemed a truck stop and not a convenience store (see defini�on of Truck Stop).
Convenience stores are generally characterized by a rapid turnover of customers, unlimited
hours of opera�ons and high-traffic genera�on. Overnight parking of trucks is prohibited under
this defini�on.
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Application for Zoning Text Amendment RZ-23-003
PRESENTATION DATE: May 21, 2024
PRESENTATION BY: Jill Baker, AICP, Director, Department of Planning and Zoning
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Consensus to approve or deny the proposed text amendment.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: Application has been made by Washington County Planning Commission to
amend several sections of the Zoning Ordinance to change the definition of a truck stop and to provide
districts in which said use shall be permitted.
This amendment was reviewed by the Planning Commission at a public information meeting held on
June 5, 2023. At their August 7, 2023 regular meeting the Planning Commission voted unanimously
to recommend approval of this text amendment.
Based on review of the public comments received at the Planning Commission public information
meeting the Commissioners proposed minor changes to the definition of truck stop. A public hearing
was held on April 9, 2024 to take comment on the proposed changes.
DISCUSSION: According to a grant application produced by the Maryland Department of
Transportation (MDOT), the Maryland portion of Interstate 81(I-81) carries an average of 19,400 trucks
per day while Interstate 70 (I-70) carries an average of 11,100 trucks per day. According to the report,
I-81 alone carries approximately 10% of the gross domestic product of this country equating to about
$1.85 trillion making it one of the most critical freight corridors in the country. This amount of freight
movement requires a substantial amount of logistical infrastructure to support the transfer and
distribution of these materials.
Washington County’s location at the crossroads of Interstate 81 and Interstate 70 provide s strategic
logistical locations for truck stop facilities. Coupled with a significant amount of truck traffic on these
interstates as well as federal regulations regarding limits on how long a truck driver may be on the road,
this creates a high demand for truck stop facilities.
FISCAL IMPACT: n/a
CONCURRENCES: n/a
ALTERNATIVES: n/a
ATTACHMENTS: Staff Report Revision 1
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: none
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RZ-23-003 APRIL, 2024
WASHINGTON COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE
STAFF REPORT AND ANALYSIS
REVISION 1
ARTICLES 19 & 28A
Proposal: Application is being made to amend sections of the Zoning Ordinance related to the
location and definition of truck stop uses.
Staff Report:
Electronic commerce (E-commerce) has rapidly expanded in recent years hastened by the
social changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Two primary focus points of e-
commerce is having a large supply inventory as well as fast delivery service. This has created
increased demand for inventory warehousing, regional distribution facilities, and freight carriers.
The focus of this amendment is related to support services necessary to accommodate the needs of
truck freight carriers commonly referred to as truck stops or traveler plazas.
As truck freight traffic continues to increase on interstates nationwide, our local interstates
are no exception. Increased traffic along with increased regulations on drivers to stop and rest, has
developed the need for truck driver amenities and truck parking facilities. Many interstate ramps
are currently overrun during peak periods of the day with trucks parked on the shoulders in order
to meet their mandatory rest times. Additional opportunities for trucks to get off main routes and
out of local residential neighborhoods are needed now and will continue to be in demand.
Proposed Amendments:
Key of Changes:
Planning Commission Recommendations
BoCC updated language
ARTICLE 19 "HI" HIGHWAY INTERCHANGE DISTRICT
Section 19.2. Principal Permitted Uses
(a) All Principal Permitted Uses allowed in the BL, BG, PB, and ORT Districts. Also permitted are all
Principal Permitted Uses in the IR District except heliports and Commercial Communications
Towers.
(b) Agriculture, as defined in Article 28A, including animal husbandry facilities, as defined in Article
28A, which shall be subject to the requirements set forth in Article 22, Division IX.
(c) Truck Stops
Section 19.3. Special Exception Uses (Requiring Board Authorization after Public Hearing)
(g) Truck stops.
ARTICLE 28A – DEFINITIONS
Truck Stop: A structure or land used or intended to be used primarily for the sale of fuel for trucks and,
usually long-term truck parking, incidental service or repair of trucks, overnight accommodations, or
restaurant facilities open to serve the general public; or a group of facilities consisting of such a use and
attendant eating, repair, sleeping or truck parking facilities. As used in this definition, the term “trucks”
does not include any vehicle whose maximum gross weight is 10,000 pounds or less, as rated by the
State Motor Vehicle Administration.
Truck Stop: A facility used to serve the trucking industry by providing a location for rest and refueling.
The inherent and allowable uses of a truck stop include separate fuel islands with high flow pumps and
areas for truck parking. In addition, truck stops may also include one or more of the following:
service/repair facilities for trucks and/or trailers, on-site shower facilities, on-site laundry facilities,
overnight stay accommodations, on-site truck wash, on-site truck scales, and/or truck parking in excess of
the limitation in Section 22.15 for convenience stores. Convenience stores may not offer the additional
amenities listed in this definition.
As used in this definition, the term “trucks” does not include any vehicle with a maximum gross weight
less than 10,000 pounds, as rated by the State Motor Vehicle Administration. Convenience stores with
truck parking in accordance with Section 22.15 are not considered part of this definition.
Analysis:
According to a grant application produced by the Maryland Department of Transportation
(MDOT)1, the Maryland portion of Interstate 81(I-81) carries an average of 19,400 trucks per day
while Interstate 70 (I-70) carries an average of 11,100 trucks per day. According to the report, I-
81 alone carries approximately 10% of the gross domestic product of this country equating to about
$1.85 trillion making it one of the most critical freight corridors in the country. This amount of
freight movement requires a substantial amount of logistical infrastructure to support the transfer
and distribution of these materials.
In addition to the volume of freight movement within our region, other logistical factors
play a role in the need for support infrastructure for this industry. According to US Department
of Transportation rules, a commercial truck driver may only drive 11 hours straight within a 14-
hour period provided they have had 10 consecutive hours off. For long haul carriers, this creates
a need for areas where commercial truck drivers can safely pull off the road and rest.
Geography plays a significant role in the heightened interest to locate truck stops within
Washington County. There are numerous ports along the eastern seaboard that accept incoming
(Maryland Department of Transportation, 2018)
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freight delivery with the bulk of the calls coming into mid-Atlantic ports including New York/New
Jersey, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and the ports of Virginia (Norfolk and Newport News). Figure 1
below shows the importance of the interstate system in the commodity flow of freight throughout
the country. This is also known as a Freight Analysis Framework. As shown in the Figure,
Maryland and Pennsylvania have a significant amount of freight traffic coming from eastern
seaports travelling through the area for inland distribution.
Figure 1: Average Daily Long-Haul Truck Traffic on the National Highway System: 2015 (Source: Bureau of Transportation
Statistics, Freight Facts and Figures Figure 3-4)
Another significant factor in drawing this industry to our area is the highway infrastructure.
Washington County contains three interstate systems within our small geographic area. As we
have already established, I-81 provides a crucial north-south oriented highway that carries a
significant amount of freight traffic. In addition, I-70 provides a significant east-west oriented
travel route that is increasing in this average daily traffic flows as well. Interstate 68 (I-68) west
of Hancock provides a key connection through the Appalachian region of the country and assists
with inland distribution to the mid-west. Washington County also consists of several significant
Federal non-interstate routes including US 11, 40, and 522. These provide alternate routes of travel
throughout our region which are also seeing higher rates of truck traffic than in the past.
All these factors have created an area of high demand for logistical and support services in our
area. As a consequence to our prime freight movement location, the demand for uses such as truck
stops has become more prevalent. This demand has in turn raised concerns about traffic
congestion, pollution, and other safety concerns within the community.
When evaluating these concerns, the Planning Commission discussed appropriate locations for
these types of uses as they relate to public concern and the goals and objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan. After careful consideration it was determined that the Highway Interchange
District (HI) would be the most appropriate location for allowing truck stops as permitted uses.
The location of the HI zoning districts immediately adjacent (or within a reasonable distance) to
the interstate system makes it a logical location to gain quick access to the highway without
interrupting traffic within residential areas. Furthermore, the existing uses that are permitted
within the HI district are consistent with the functionality of truck stops (i.e. gas stations and other
retail sales). Finally, locating truck stops as a permitted use within the HI district would be
consistent with the goals and objections of the transportation element of the Comprehensive Plan.
Also discussed by the Planning Commission was the definition of a truck stop. A previous court
case known as Bowman Spielman LLC v. Jane Hershey et. Al. (Circuit Court for Washington
County Case No. C-21-CV-18-000377) recently called into question the interpretation of the
County definition of a truck stop. The judge found ambiguity within the definition as to what
amenities associated with such a use would define it as a truck stop. In response to this judgement,
the Planning Commission is proposing to amend the definition of a truck stop to better define what
amenities are associated with this type of use.
The intent of the proposed definition is to clarify when such uses are intended to attract truck
drivers for longer stays than those that are simply refueling facilities. As such, there is an
expectation that truck stops will have separate fueling islands with high flow pumps accompanied
by areas where trucks may park either individually or in tandem with a trailer. But there is also an
expectation that these types of uses will have other amenities that give the clear indication that the
use is intended to attract and provide services to truck drivers such as repair facilities and weigh
stations, as opposed to simply having a refueling facility.
Staff Recommendation: Based upon feedback and comments from other government agencies,
developers, property owners, and the general public, Staff recommends approval of these
amendments in order to provide consistent implementation of our land use policies and regulations.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill L. Baker, AICP
Director
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Agriculture – Faces of Farming Presentation
PRESENTATION DATE: Tuesday, May 21, 2024
PRESENTATION BY: Leslie Hart, Business Development Specialist, Department of Business and
Economic Development
RECOMMENDED MOTION: N/A
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: “Faces of Farming” is an agricultural-focused video marketing campaign that
will showcase two local Washington County farms every month, for one year. The “Faces of Farming”
marketing videos will be showcased on the County’s website, as well as Facebook and other social
media platforms, and will target a new industry and highlight a local farmer from that specific
agricultural industry. Additionally, the Faces of Farming marketing campaign will be utilized in
Washington County Public Schools as an agricultural education element focused on kindergarten to
Fifth grade students to connect Washington County youth directly with local farms.
DISCUSSION: Washington County’s agricultural business represents the backbone of the County’s
landscape. With over 869 operating family farms and $167,907,000 in market value of products sold,
agriculture is the largest economic driver in Washington County. The “Faces of Farming” marketing
campaign will aim to educate residents in Washington County, along with the surrounding States and
Counties, about the economic impact of the Ag industry. Additionally, these videos will be used for
agricultural education to numerous streams around Washington County, such as, 4-H and FFA (Future
Farmers of America) meetings, Ag Expo and Fair, and they will be available on the Washington County
Ag App and website.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
CONCURRENCES: N/A
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
ATTACHMENTS: N/A
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: Yes – Faces of Farming for Shank Farm of Hagerstown and Brookside
Farm of Fairplay, MD.
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
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