Local Bill Aims to Close “Teardown Loophole” in Montgomery County
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Local Bill Aims to Close “Teardown Loophole” in Montgomery County

Montgomery County Council Member Evan Glass yesterday introduced the Housing Impact Fairness Act –– legislation aimed at raising money for affordable housing and school construction –– by closing the "teardown loophole.” https://twitter.com/MoCoCouncilMD/status/1184210415636615171 The bill would create an excise tax on the demolition or partial demolition (i.e., "teardown") of single-family homes and expand the applicability of the development impact tax for public school improvements. Council Member Glass says the proposal would raise $100 million over the next…

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October 16, 2019
Frederick Announces 2021 Community Partnership Grant Program
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Frederick Announces 2021 Community Partnership Grant Program

Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner this week announced the opening of the application process for the FY21 Community Partnership Grant program. The program awards competitive grants to non-profit organizations serving the needs of county residents. “I am proud to restore our long-standing partnerships with our local human service nonprofit providers,” County Executive Gardner said. “Together, we leverage our efforts to provide effective services and to make sure everyone shares in our community’s prosperity.” According to…

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October 16, 2019
Baltimore County Announces $16 Million for School Air Conditioning
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Baltimore County Announces $16 Million for School Air Conditioning

With several Baltimore County schools closed today due to excessive heat, County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced that the County will provide up to $16 million in matching funds for air conditioning and heating units in schools that do not have air conditioning. The county funds will be matched by $13.4 million in state funding awarded by the Maryland Interagency Commission on School Construction’s Healthy School Facility Fund. According to Baltimore County Government: Although Baltimore County…

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October 2, 2019
Washington County OKs New Board of Elections Facility
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Washington County OKs New Board of Elections Facility

The Washington County Board of County Commissioners today approved the purchase of a facility to serve as a consolidated site for the local board of elections. The approval includes a budget adjustment of $1.4 million — $1.25 million for the purchase of the facility and $150,000 for limited renovations. The site provides plenty of space for early voting, board offices, training, and equipment storage. "Befitting of the location, the facility, and unanimous vote of favor by…

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September 24, 2019
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Anne Arundel Receives $18.8 Million in Local Impact Grants

The Cordish Companies’ Live! Casino & Hotel and the Anne Arundel County Local Development Council (LDC) awarded more than $18.8 million in local impact and community grants to local organizations for FY 2020. State law requires Maryland Live! to reserve 4.51% of its video lottery terminal (VLT) revenue to help pay for infrastructure, services, and community initiatives in the area surrounding the casino. The LDC serves as an advisory council to the County as it…

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September 24, 2019
Frederick Receives $5.5 Million Grant to Hire More Firefighters
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Frederick Receives $5.5 Million Grant to Hire More Firefighters

Frederick County was recently awarded a $5,498,585 grant to pay for 38 additional career firefighter positions, which will reduce response times and enhance firefighter and public safety throughout the County. The grant is part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program. “This is fabulous news for Frederick County,” said County Executive Jan Gardner. “The SAFER grant helps us to meet the needs of our growing community.…

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September 23, 2019
State To Hold Counties Harmless for School Construction Funding
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State To Hold Counties Harmless for School Construction Funding

After careful consideration, the Interagency Commission on School Construction (IAC) will hold counties harmless for school construction funding during FY 2021 and FY 2022. Last year, the authority to grant funding for public school construction projects switched from the Board of Public Works (made up of the Governor, Comptroller, and Treasurer) to the IAC through the 21st Century School Facilities Act, which passed through the Maryland General Assembly in 2018. During the IAC’s September 12 meeting,…

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September 12, 2019
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