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Key grants and uses

- FY2015 Five‑County Crownsville Project Jail Services and Administration Grant ($78,222): Funds originate from Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency and support detention‑center mental‑health assessments and treatment; a subrecipient agreement with Mental Health Services LLC was included in the packet.

- FY2015 Homeless Women Crisis Shelter Interagency Agreement ($67,241): Funds from the Maryland Department of Human Resources will be passed through to 3 Oaks Center to support shelter services for homeless women and children in the county.

- FY2015 PATH Grant (Programs to Assist in Transition from Homelessness) ($44,140): Awarded by the Maryland Mental Hygiene Administration, PATH funds will assist persons with serious mental illness at risk of homelessness and will also contribute to detention‑center mental‑health services.

- FY2015 Core Service Agency (CSA) Services Administration Grant ($354,793): Funds from the Maryland Mental Hygiene Administration will support a range of county mental‑health providers including Correctional Mental Health Services, 3 Oaks Center and On Our Own of St. Mary's County.

Commissioners asked questions about contracting and history of Crownsville funds; presenters explained that Crownsville state hospital closure left funds designated regionally to support crisis beds and jail services across several counties. Board motions approved execution of the related grant documents and subrecipient agreements.

Next steps

County staff will execute the agreements and manage subrecipient relationships; the grants are effective July 1, 2014 and include reporting and scope‑of‑services documents as part of the approvals.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","5/27/2014 Commissioners of St. Mary's County","oneSentenceSummary","The Board approved four FY2015 human‑services grants that fund detention‑center mental‑health services, homeless women’s shelter operations and community mental‑health programs, totaling more than $544,000 in state and regional funds.","taxTitle","St. Mary's County, Maryland","taxId",51086,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6380298,"Commissioners remove St. George's Park, Charlotte Hall projects from Metropolitan Commission 2015–20 CIP",2672,5698000,8370000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2132551-183e91e7be78c585a8f635e4e25d8de6&start=5698&end=8370","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2132551-183e91e7be78c585a8f635e4e25d8de6/thumbnail_5698000.jpg","/articles/6380298/St-Marys-County/Maryland/Commissioners-remove-St-Georges-Park-Charlotte-Hall-projects-from-Metropolitan-Commission-201520-CIP","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6380298-7990409ef454c334571f6c88d0bf1f8d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184336&Signature=orBcZK0K6gqXzw~UcPvl3UOmE4HRY~~5-bZpaGqkhVgfUbDRqCfpifTTvSPGE0FqnIMSpY~0BtbovRvrK4zUNyf~aQhtLOCCZ8gbd4BR4kDcVP50oRoHydAtt5aiRUmD6LC6yVNYQAX3ymVrfam2EIW3IhaVbMvo3hCqSDIODAC6JEfxVJw7Z0WFrZjQFHtLnZ4vfsozEITZbCibk0Dxc4OVG7S7zXnaxhEE3BLi7MtYhZ3aKO7vbUU8GHMjudoj5trHYMtlrr9yky-nD52~7LQp5EKfsdfXFYn0cCXWn46rbQu5oyglKsOLgXyvgJfR0kLWoiEoh0O5Zr2UDOf5ng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The St. Mary’s County Board of County Commissioners on May 27 approved the St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission (MetCom) fiscal 2015 Capital Improvement Budget and the 2016–2020 capital improvement plan after removing two large projects from the out‑years.

The board voted to remove $7,402,000 in St. George’s Park water and sewer projects and $5,400,000 allocated for New Market/Charlotte Hall sewer work in fiscal years 2019–2020. Commissioners said the action reflects concerns about whether county policy should underwrite public systems in areas where private development previously provided service and about outstanding questions on timing, scope and financing.

“The decision to move those projects out recognizes we need clearer policy and a plan before the county or MetCom commits to funding,” County Administrator Rebecca Bridal said during the discussion.

Commissioners and MetCom staff described the Charlotte Hall work as consistent with long‑range plans in some county documents but noted the timing and service area remain unsettled. MetCom representatives said the projects were included in the draft CIP with estimates and that rates and capital charges are sensitive to the number of new customers, bond rates and available reserves.

MetCom staff told the board that system improvement and capital contribution charges fall as the number of customers rises, while borrowing and reserve decisions also change the schedule of fees. Commissioners raised equity concerns about subsidizing specific subdivisions when other new development pays its own on‑site systems.

The board and MetCom agreed to preserve MetCom’s overall operating plan and approved the CIP with the two removals. Commissioners directed county staff to continue work with MetCom on financing, rates and service‑area policy and said any cash‑flow issues for ongoing MetCom projects could be addressed through agreed distributions.

Vote and next steps

The motion to approve the MetCom CIP with the two removals carried with an affirmative majority (vote recorded in the meeting as 3–2). Commissioners directed staff to return with more detailed policy recommendations, financing options and a clarified schedule for projects the board left in the out‑years.

MetCom said it will continue to refine cost estimates and work with the county on sequencing projects so future CIP entries reflect policy choices and available funding.","The St. Mary’s County Board of County Commissioners on May 27 approved the Metropolitan Commission’s fiscal 2015 capital budget and 2016–20 plan after removing $7.402 million for St. George’s Park water and sewer and $5.4 million for New Market/Charlotte Hall sewer projects.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6380294,"Commissioners approve St. Mary’s schools’ FY2015 budget; defer decision on FY2014 shortfall until actuals are final",5399,8221000,13620000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2132551-183e91e7be78c585a8f635e4e25d8de6&start=8221&end=13620","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2132551-183e91e7be78c585a8f635e4e25d8de6/thumbnail_8221000.jpg","/articles/6380294/St-Marys-County/Maryland/Commissioners-approve-St-Marys-schools-FY2015-budget-defer-decision-on-FY2014-shortfall-until-actuals-are-final","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6380294-2a6b59e0468c86b831a67352fd54fd7f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184336&Signature=eOl1T30r0ultAjIca~BCSvux~3x8O75oafaMo6KEtsS6O423~RPK93B-XTm-e1VMuHbro4joUsDLVyHHuYLUN6FZSE-LlsgQ24FfncKn0U4SHGaYjRDwoi6q~0VTqk1zGZM-CS-PIL5bleAqO0T1AR0tU1r115ZHyr0nVgyo37BRx8gq8lWUumBUNyAPzhJzfQ~mCtFjfQUEVZZHMWO4LpMEjhm4~t-zhrHwkVhZMoX3Ktcz7zD6gBQG8FynfohFv-YCmVIYIehf0sQISxCuDJci~fj6geh0mYu-3I4y6~~8gTjugi~hVYg52jDKT75~9QNgDTNIZFBN3A8nc0Uwkw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The St. Mary’s County Board of County Commissioners on May 27 approved the St. Mary’s County Public Schools’ fiscal year 2015 budgets — operating, capital and restricted funds — after a multi‑hour review of the school system’s FY2014 variances and FY2015 adjustments.

Commissioners approved the FY2015 package that reflected the supplemental county funding previously allocated and agreed to execute the required Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) certification forms to finalize the submission. County finance staff and school officials agreed on a modest $44,573 reclassification between administrative and instructional categories before the certification.

At the same meeting, the board declined to finalize the school system’s request to cover an estimated FY2014 shortfall immediately. Instead, commissioners adopted the staff recommendation to defer any final appropriation for FY2014 deficits until after FY2014 actuals are closed and county income tax distributions are finalized in the late summer. Commissioners said waiting until August/September will allow both sides to work from final revenue and expense numbers before using fund balance, OPEB reserves or emergency county funds.

School finance and operations details

County Finance Director Elaine Kramer summarized FY2014 variances, including higher than expected electricity and snow‑removal costs and temporary staffing and contracted therapist overruns in special education. The Board of Education reduced FY2015 full‑time equivalent positions by a net of about 35.5 FTEs (the submission shows several category shifts: added classroom teachers in some grades, reductions in instructional resource teachers and paraeducators in others) and adjusted health‑care reserve levels to reflect CareFirst estimates.

Superintendent (St. Mary’s County Public Schools) said the FY2015 budget is balanced within the county allocation and stressed that principals will have flexibility to staff schools under a refined, school‑based staffing model.

Cash flow and next steps

Commissioners directed county finance staff to continue working with the Board of Education to smooth cash‑flow for capital projects and operational needs, including making some capital project reimbursements available earlier to avoid vendor payment delays. They also authorized Commissioner President Russell to sign MSDE excludable‑cost forms (the county is seeking MSDE approval for certain OPEB and reserve items that affect future maintenance‑of‑effort calculations).

The board asked school officials to return with final FY2014 actuals and an updated OPEB funding plan; once final figures are known, the commissioners said they will consider any targeted, limited county support needed to address the actual FY2014 shortfall.","The Board of County Commissioners approved the St. Mary’s County Public Schools FY2015 budgets on May 27 and instructed staff to delay any decision on the estimated FY2014 shortfall until after final year‑end financials and county revenue distributions are known.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6380285,"Commissioners approve two Byrne JAG applications: taser purchase and community outreach coordinator",126,294000,420000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2132551-183e91e7be78c585a8f635e4e25d8de6&start=294&end=420","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2132551-183e91e7be78c585a8f635e4e25d8de6/thumbnail_294000.jpg","/articles/6380285/St-Marys-County/Maryland/Commissioners-approve-two-Byrne-JAG-applications-taser-purchase-and-community-outreach-coordinator","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6380285-2cb89edbd2150d5c659cafd818dee16b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184336&Signature=Rww3WDf5bQOJhZgzasdrxokqDgiFjXtMH~WMsXvJN1mgYLtLkba~tw6XxkCdCjO7ozQ2yUldMTbpnXKryWO~3N6NnPpjKu9nQQcDYUJE5D91CSs9C82HT-7WFvR5HQ5gt73TiEo-YzBJu2K7h8KMKsDr4zztuq9kBDtmN8qoE3Tu7WwvmBslqKuedaq7YXNFs59TeqD8A79Ea2wmvylQWQD8YPbMpqgZn5qLR44mv~emXGgp6VbpOs6MUAxGyEnhm5XQbAIJDBt4ySl1NaYltJNb3b31CprBTl5Hop2STxPh~uOisI6p0zI~yU83Sv09~IdFF4AMj~XRPvGp0tMD9g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The St. Mary’s County Board of County Commissioners on May 27 authorized the sheriff’s office to submit two Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) applications.

The first authorization allowed the sheriff’s office to apply for a competitive local solicitation in the amount of approximately $20,593 to purchase non‑lethal equipment (taser units). Sheriff’s fiscal staff told the board the county match was not required and that the department expects to buy roughly 16 taser units if funded.

The second approved JAG application, a competitive request for $51,623 to the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention, would fund a civilian community development coordinator position. Presenters described the role as a full‑time civilian liaison who would organize community leaders, coordinate crime‑prevention programs, assist with National Night Out, Special Olympics and related outreach, and free sworn deputies from tasks that require sustained community engagement.

Commissioners discussed prior county funding for tasers and asked staff to clarify the department’s budget decisions; presenters said the funds sought do not duplicate existing county purchases. Commissioners supported applying for both grants and authorized the commissioner president to sign hard‑copy documents after electronic filing.

Vote

Both motions to authorize electronic filing and to approve execution of the Byrne JAG applications were approved by voice vote during the meeting.","St. Mary’s County commissioners authorized the sheriff’s office to apply for two Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance grants: roughly $20,593 for tasers and $51,623 to fund a civilian community outreach coordinator.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6380290,"Commissioners approve two SEDS consulting contracts, defer plan-of-action one week",1285,1827000,3112000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2132551-183e91e7be78c585a8f635e4e25d8de6&start=1827&end=3112","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2132551-183e91e7be78c585a8f635e4e25d8de6/thumbnail_1827000.jpg","/articles/6380290/St-Marys-County/Maryland/Commissioners-approve-two-SEDS-consulting-contracts-defer-plan-of-action-one-week","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6380290-f6c82b8749d3666478deaff7e7a8875c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184336&Signature=YAP6DTt6Ypjwrbc0YLI4~6lc-2TatS652M5ADpWBC4hBwPVrGYUnN-AOrEWof7uh4cC84v7h3TrYv5EZFtwR89tsmE2wVCx0GgG7hR4Al6YJsu2OwaC36CL5fmrzY-4r2aXIdVcA73JH5LW13Y7SZ7ECZH5lI4XJNwMOyiWuFXNPR7Ij~8i38VBtNavQVSSbhIMFHQpg-Reb-cDuD3rLAJjHywiCV2nhMEnS1EPH7diHm1iV5FlpvgKqa5CFFOY6bOCa7BKlhN4-Dyl74Xbz-qt8MQWALB8aCj-bcReWMOUaLG7ctuw4AUUC0oelYVbQqCGZV8aWHZPBqWVnCfblxA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of County Commissioners voted May 27 to hire consultants to move forward on a comprehensive economic development strategy (SEDS) and related analyses.

The board approved a contract with the University of Maryland for $86,796 to develop the SEDS background studies, cluster and network analyses, and to facilitate required public focus groups and final documents. Commissioners approved an addendum recognizing $25,000 in state funding and clarifying that state funding for later capital projects would require those projects be located within a Priority Funding Area.

The board also approved a Towson University contract for $61,312 to perform an economic impact analysis of sequestration and Pentagon drawdown, provide a business inventory and profiles for key commercial areas, and to set up a business‑retention database. Commissioners and staff said Towson’s work is designed to complement the UMD SEDS work by providing firm‑level data and a focused defense‑cluster commercialization analysis.

Both contract motions passed with recorded board votes of 3–2. Commissioners who opposed said they preferred a more phased approach and more focus on county education and other priorities; supporters said the simultaneous studies are complementary and time‑sensitive given BRAC and defense drawdown concerns.

Plan‑of‑action deferred

The board deferred a separate “Plan of Action for Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy” for one week at the request of staff so commissioners could review details and answers to outstanding questions. The motion to delay carried at the meeting.

Next steps

Staff will finalize consultant scopes and addenda, coordinate public participation and focus groups, and return with the plan‑of‑action after a week’s delay.","The board approved contracts with the University of Maryland ($86,796) and Towson University ($61,312) to support a comprehensive economic development strategy (SEDS) and related analyses; the board voted to defer a separate SEDS plan‑of‑action for one week to allow staff clarification.","actionData","errors"]

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