The Calvert County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 21 closed the public hearing and adopted resolution BA 2026-000204 to increase the county’s FY2026 estimated income tax revenue by $2,993,000 and appropriate the funds for a set of departmental shortfalls.

Mary (last name not specified), representing the Department of Finance and Budget, presented the supplemental request, describing seven items identified as critical needs: $255,000 for snow and ice removal (supplementing an existing $55,000 appropriation), $1,650,000 for the county’s required contribution to the Maryland Teacher Retirement Pension (House Bill 352), $75,000 for a Prudent RX specialty medication benefit, $45,500 to sustain mosquito control operations, $17,500 to complete a lighting package for an animal services vehicle, $750,000 to cover increased detention center contractual costs and inmate health care provided by Wellpath, and $200,000 to fund development of a new public safety master plan.

The finance presentation recommended funding the supplemental request by increasing estimated FY2026 income tax revenue by $2,993,000. Mary told the board the county’s revenue estimates have historically been conservative and stated the department will continue to refine estimates for FY2027.

During the hearing citizens were invited to comment. Joseph Cormier of Owings testified in person, saying more background detail would have helped public understanding. Representatives of Calvert Aquatics Club and other community members also spoke earlier during the aquatic center presentation about impacts from the planned pool closure; their remarks were recorded in the meeting transcript but addressed the parks agenda item rather than the budget request.

After the public comment period, a motion was made and seconded to close the record and adopt the supplemental budget resolution. The board voted in favor by voice vote and the resolution was enacted.

Finance staff said the approach uses FY2026 revenues to pay FY2026 expenses and does not rely on prior-year fund balance. The board thanked Finance staff for work on the budget and directed continued coordination between departments and finance during the FY2027 budget cycle.