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The projects the board identified for FIN 12 funding are Carver Heights Park, the Mattapani bathrooms/administration/demo kitchen tied to the farmers market, and State Highway Administration (SHA) entrance improvements. County finance staff briefed commissioners on Attachment C of the agenda, which shows the FIN 12 balance and candidate uses.

The commissioners and staff described the FIN 12 as a capital reserve made up of project closeouts, adjustments and the one‑time debt service savings from a recent refunding. Elaine Kramer, the county chief financial officer, said the current FIN 12 available amounts include $183,955 of transfer tax, $994,792 of PAYGO, and smaller balances in impact-fee and mitigation accounts. The three projects the board flagged total about $392,807.

The board’s verbal consensus was to authorize staff to plan to use FIN 12 funds to start those projects and to return with formal budget amendments. “The request is really would you entertain using some of the FIN 12 money that we've accumulated in order to get those projects started and done,” Kramer said in the meeting packet discussion; commissioners responded in the affirmative.

Separately, Kramer and other staff proposed applying recent refunding savings and available reserve balances as PAYGO to reduce the FY13 bond issuance. Staff identified roughly $1,169,000 in FY13 debt-service savings from a fall refunding, about $400,000 carried into FIN 12 from FY12 refunding savings, and a $662,000 reserve carried forward from an earlier year. Kramer asked whether the board wanted to use those amounts as PAYGO to reduce bond sales that would otherwise fund FY13 projects. She said a package of “all three of them” would total about $2.3 million and would reduce the need to sell bonds for FY13 projects.

Commissioners expressed interest in using some portion of those funds now and leaving staff flexibility to revisit the balance later in the fiscal year as updated revenue and BOE requests arrive. John Savage, county administrator, and staff said if the board gave direction at the session, formal budget amendments would follow later to effect the transfers.

Why it matters: Using one-time refunding savings and FIN 12 carryovers as PAYGO reduces near-term borrowing and the county’s long-term debt service obligations, while allowing selected park and facility projects that are close to completion to move forward without waiting for the FY13 capital budget cycle.

Outlook: Staff will return with formal budget amendments to move FIN 12 funds into the three projects and with a balanced FY13 capital plan that reflects any PAYGO direction provided by the commissioners. Kramer said she expected more updated numbers over the next few weeks as board of education amendments and year‑end closeouts are finalized.

Ending: The commissioners directed staff to proceed with preparing amendments and to hold remaining FIN 12 resources pending further updates from departments and the board of education.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2/27/2012 CSMC Budget Work Session","oneSentenceSummary","St. Mary's County commissioners on Feb. 27 agreed to use part of the county's FIN 12 capital reserve to start three near-complete projects and asked staff to fold debt-refunding savings into PAYGO (pay-as-you-go) funding to help balance the fiscal 2013 capital plan.","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},6377691,"NextGen public safety radio project: staff says core system first, tower sites can be expedited if board desires",362,3334000,3696000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2138837-6727113b5a531b04d19d47c6338f9ffb&start=3334&end=3696","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2138837-6727113b5a531b04d19d47c6338f9ffb/thumbnail_3334000.jpg","/articles/6377691/St-Marys-County/Maryland/NextGen-public-safety-radio-project-staff-says-core-system-first-tower-sites-can-be-expedited-if-board-desires","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6377691-4d39f82190524828903b6e7e9daf62a8/orig.mp4?Expires=1775498604&Signature=KMRKDXLhTEn6dR-I2NjalPZQzelqUY3ZBMCDsWsmmuUa-8Ccfl5qawIhiyy5Z2dY87alHwcCUbUZmmZczHGxDb7YVw2NPT~FZ80vMCZELazVmYuD-ltyTWnl-X8Y40gbV~vOOdavoej~iItE2Ss~qSI0F-kUnKvY-~dVaW2oDvw51GUint88jVboIOpUb8Fh-IZgUO41N2DfmKvldlvEydSQHW1qWPRWZFCkUTRa0J1l13v9tg2OUPHQDmh71TnbBYMPi9zvyhfRQzKYNXdD3m7ossgHRrDj-QPnGvV0VL~lMgxasRQrGJ7BYM0URgToGzmsICNJSN5qHolpzIYT1Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","St. Mary's County public-safety officials updated the Board of County Commissioners on the NextGen radio replacement and phasing during the Feb. 27 budget session, saying the project’s first phase — replacing handheld and vehicle radios and upgrading the backend infrastructure — addresses urgent rebanding deadlines and lifecycle expiration of the current EDAC system.

Bob Kelly, the technical lead on the project, told commissioners phase 1 handles the bulk of the technical work and that phases 2 and 3 primarily add tower sites that incrementally improve countywide coverage. Kelly and staff said phase 2 work could remain targeted to FY2015 but noted that, where local landowner cooperation and permitting permit, some tower site work could be advanced sooner.

Commissioners asked staff to weigh the debt-service impact of moving tower construction earlier and to conduct outreach to affected property owners. Kelly said staff would reach out to the Stache family regarding a potential Valley Lee site and that a community meeting was scheduled for March 5 at the Valley Lee Fire Department to explain the project.

Why it matters: Upgrading the county’s public-safety radio system affects police, fire and EMS communications and interoperability; near-term lifecycle and rebanding deadlines make phase 1 time‑sensitive.

Outlook: Staff will continue to plan a FY2015 timeline for tower construction, but will report back if any sites can be accelerated, with fiscal impact analysis and landowner/permitting work completed first.","County public-safety staff briefed commissioners on the NextGen radio upgrade, saying phase 1 (radios and back-end infrastructure) addresses immediate rebanding and lifecycle needs; phase 2 and 3 add towers to improve coverage, and staff said preliminary work could allow moving some tower sites earlier, with community outreach planned",{"_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},6377696,"Commissioners weigh accelerating FDR Boulevard phases to support possible BRAC-driven growth; staff to model fiscal impacts",1958,7947000,9905000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2138837-6727113b5a531b04d19d47c6338f9ffb&start=7947&end=9905","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2138837-6727113b5a531b04d19d47c6338f9ffb/thumbnail_7947000.jpg","/articles/6377696/St-Marys-County/Maryland/Commissioners-weigh-accelerating-FDR-Boulevard-phases-to-support-possible-BRAC-driven-growth-staff-to-model-fiscal-impacts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6377696-f7f83f1353acae6bf115bfe7044a3f4a/orig.mp4?Expires=1775498604&Signature=cBsa4g1kkl4NcspZaFAihAAUaNe-O6vmcttw2Y1qr6uhq00FNHPAJnxGWNXVfCfrczmaDSPEQHJePAni9-mcjbjbTnPVZwoCOTaaNVDhuViiZXOT6Zu1-98buZRXchRh9BM4xKCqrR5x0~J4uMQSaIB-07L~QQnXdrrMhyIRNIAfyt-6vRtxwvPn9qDpnXyYGBsVbVLACAf7ZNB-bZmpzyiT1Hyz1o8K1vqS~~U~4K9UKr689N7czeeIzJgJrngi7epAeWJkHoQIo5X5V~QqAR75Ql7OdkUcbjWfXEYe2Zc~F9BzVLy1cVe-UpwXKUNxirvfFLdk97aCA6ky8zySqA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","St. Mary's County commissioners spent extensive time on Feb. 27 discussing whether to move up construction of key sections of FDR Boulevard to support development near the Naval Air Station Patuxent River and to strengthen the county’s external scoring for a possible BRAC in 2015.

Commissioner Daniel Morris urged the board to advance phases 1 and 3 of the long-planned FDR Boulevard — work that would connect Peg Road northward toward St. Andrew's Church Road — over a three-year period (FY2014–FY2016). Staff said phase 1 design is 100% complete and land acquisition is roughly three-quarters finished, and that phase 3 design solicitation could start this year with land acquisition the following year.

Supporters argued accelerating phases 1 and 3 would show the county’s commitment to regional infrastructure improvements and help absorb traffic from potential new development linked to the Navy’s Enhanced Use Lease (EUL) negotiations. Opponents and more cautious commissioners asked for a clear fiscal picture: how much land acquisition costs, construction costs and resulting debt-service increases would be if phases were advanced.

County staff said prior-approved funding already covers some design and land acquisition and noted roughly $8–9 million in acquisition cost estimates for the corridor; staff agreed to produce a simplified CIP sheet that separates land-acquisition costs from construction and shows the debt-service impacts of moving the work forward. Commissioners asked staff to remove or simplify less relevant sub‑phasing (4 and 5), present the FY14–16 construction plan and supply traffic estimates that underpin the projected daily trips diverted from Route 235.

Why it matters: FDR Boulevard is a major roadway project tied to long-range growth, regional access and potential federal mission decisions; moving work forward affects land acquisition timing, bonding and county debt service, and can influence BRAC scoring and the county’s ability to host mission-related development.

Outlook: Staff will provide a revised five‑year CIP display showing prior approvals, split land vs. construction costs and a debt-service analysis for the 2014–16 scenarios; commissioners will review those numbers before deciding whether to accelerate construction funding.","In light of potential base-related development and a possible BRAC, commissioners discussed accelerating construction of FDR Boulevard phases 1 and 3 over 2014–16 to improve infrastructure near NAS Patuxent River; staff was asked to produce a revised CIP sheet showing construction vs. land-acquisition costs and debt-service effects",{"_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},6377701,"Commissioners debate scope, timing of $24M detention center plan after state gives 'soft' funding commitment",2363,3710000,6073000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2138837-6727113b5a531b04d19d47c6338f9ffb&start=3710&end=6073","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2138837-6727113b5a531b04d19d47c6338f9ffb/thumbnail_3710000.jpg","/articles/6377701/St-Marys-County/Maryland/Commissioners-debate-scope-timing-of-24M-detention-center-plan-after-state-gives-soft-funding-commitment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6377701-a4ef018d1796cdbec201c53860909e94/orig.mp4?Expires=1775498604&Signature=C7y0HdE5x5MHVZi-V2Bi5ey9YL-tv2Ss1GKr8nrn7rAE3jcmOOdbQNqknfiOmeMGJ4-GwYJS0CBk7ebXoaieeqT2gLXMjQFeSQNLiaxuFOf8yE-bmgvU38dNzWoPjh7PKWj-lKP~-IT3jiEP0cqaf8V6aVuf0MhU9r2ZrMgLhbOWolm-3F3df7AjTmf2H8oF0TBQWQfKOB-2Ii6CbzLVkYkycBnfr-~mIWhkL4av6rG2RiBEZbvqFW5VKBNLfzmnmKWFxQKlQKhSEWhc2pX0UjohBTs9kHNOMi2k6qHkcj5NZAh9BR8VuIy7WlKcR5fvA~moy2tWWVNSW1gnGZw1yA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","St. Mary's County commissioners on Feb. 27 debated the scope and timing of a proposed adult detention center project after staff said the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services had provided a soft commitment for roughly $6.2 million in state funds.

County staff described a multi-phase plan that combines an expansion and internal renovation of the current adult detention facility. The county already has prior approvals and initial funding for design and a portion of construction, staff said, and the state’s capital program shows anticipated funds for fiscal 2014 and 2015 as a “soft commitment.” Staff said the state advised the county that proceeding with bidding and initial expenditures would improve the county’s position for receiving the later portions of state funding.

Commissioners raised fiscal and policy concerns. Commissioner Daniel Morris and Commissioner Cynthia L. Jones urged the board to separate the most urgent security and intake improvements — such as a new sally port and intake/booking area — from broader expansion of bed capacity. They said focused work on intake and staff safety might be possible while pausing expansion that would increase long-term debt. Commissioner Jones said the county faces a debt-service “bump” in 2015 and that borrowing large sums in the current economic climate could saddle taxpayers with high future payments.

Other commissioners, including Chairman Jack Russell, said the county’s debt ratios remain well below policy limits and argued that leveraging available state funding now would reduce overall county costs and address multiple infrastructure needs inside the existing facility. County staff explained an option in the solicitation that would allow a contractor to construct the building shell and stop if subsequent state funding did not materialize; staff said the county could use its current funds to enclose the structure (roof, walls, windows) so that infrastructure improvements could be completed later if needed.

Commissioners asked staff to develop additional options and to set the detention‑center decision aside for further analysis. “Can we set this detention center aside for today? And let us think about what our options are,” one commissioner said. Staff agreed to return with alternative approaches rather than proceed to a firm decision at the session.

Why it matters: The facility addresses documented safety, security and infrastructure problems at the county jail while carrying significant budgetary and debt implications. State matching funds would reduce county outlays, but the county faces the risk that soft state commitments could be reduced if the state budget tightens.

Outlook: Staff will prepare alternative scenarios (phased scopes, incremental construction, cash-flow timing) and updated debt-service estimates so the board can weigh the trade-offs before deciding whether to proceed with the full expansion, a phased approach or limited renovations.","St. Mary's County commissioners debated whether to proceed with a phased adult detention center project tied to a soft state funding commitment; commissioners asked staff for more options after concerns about borrowing, project scope and state funding certainty",{"_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},6377706,"County holds impact fee rates; staff to study excise-tax option and potential enabling legislation",759,1743000,2502000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2138837-6727113b5a531b04d19d47c6338f9ffb&start=1743&end=2502","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2138837-6727113b5a531b04d19d47c6338f9ffb/thumbnail_1743000.jpg","/articles/6377706/St-Marys-County/Maryland/County-holds-impact-fee-rates-staff-to-study-excise-tax-option-and-potential-enabling-legislation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6377706-de50c7f3cc9d08a6f79ede9c26bc8f7c/orig.mp4?Expires=1775498604&Signature=F6aJ0U0tcVHmmSLZD2Ei0pZgrCFkY0UCErV5C2iM9l1fBKjwl2RZwXY8aCpvjclr4hwfzv4ZOQWo7yFTSymtf3-CQjeoF6m~eKxhUU8KCZ3bRXk9MWkZMBdLGaarIpBMUNM4cxo~-miWlFajdwx3rkbqpfFdTZohPkWoWBhx6ByDmS04VaeyPDnUDgiWMtsmRTEONNrfc83A0FBmi5dH4LUpj8T7-A7fnO0nuVN4nhkLxHVMuLdCgpRGUgBEOfIWmMvuDWIP9DhNY5hp7ylTWU6WUxNOCWpJroDVBPfCPQRq-ryECLpbKTqqkECvDjn3QjsbT0HcpKwE94JQCbVEYw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","St. Mary's County finance staff reviewed the annual impact-fee calculation during the Feb. 27 budget work session and recommended holding the county's current fee structure in place while researching alternative methods, including an excise tax based on square footage.

Finance staff said the county’s impact fees are intended for growth-related capital needs — schools, roads and parks — and explained how carryover balances and multi-year residential-construction estimates feed into the five-year capital plan. The packet showed about $6 million in uncommitted school impact-fee carryover; staff said that is typical because new schools are built infrequently and the fees accumulate until used.

The staff presentation included updated per-unit calculations for schools, roads and parks and a comparison table showing St. Mary’s County’s fee structure versus other Maryland counties. “The current impact fee is still $45100,” the presentation stated; staff and commissioners discussed how other counties sometimes use square-foot or excise-tax methods instead of St. Mary’s flat fee.

Commissioner Lawrence D. Jarboe and others raised equity concerns about a flat impact fee: smaller homes pay the same flat fee as larger homes, which can be a greater share of cost for modest housing. Commissioner Daniel Morris and the chief financial officer said some counties have switched from impact fees to excise taxes that can be based on square footage; that change requires state enabling legislation. Staff recommended leaving the fee in place for FY13 and preparing updated analyses, including a new impact-fee study and legislative review if the board wants to pursue an excise tax.

Why it matters: Impact fees are a dedicated capital source that help pay for new roads, schools and parks created by growth; changes in methodology or rate affect developers, new homeowners and county capital revenues. Commissioners directed staff to research the statute and prepare a plan if the board wants enabling legislation to pursue an excise tax for consideration in the 2013 legislative session.

Ending: Staff will keep the current fee schedule in place for now and return with a targeted study and legal analysis of an excise-tax alternative and the timeline for possible legislative action.","St. Mary's County finance staff presented the annual impact-fee update and recommended keeping current fees in place for now while studying whether an excise tax (square-foot basis) would be more equitable; commissioners asked staff to prepare an updated analysis and to assess enabling state legislation","actionData","errors"]

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Commissioners weigh accelerating FDR Boulevard phases to support possible BRAC-driven growth; staff to model fiscal impacts

Commissioners debate scope, timing of $24M detention center plan after state gives 'soft' funding commitment

County holds impact fee rates; staff to study excise-tax option and potential enabling legislation