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Commissioners trim CIP: College of Southern Maryland schedule pushed, sports complex moved to study, parks and trails funding kept under review
Summary
As part of CIP restructuring commissioners asked staff to treat the College of Southern Maryland project as later‑phase work, convert the proposed sports complex into a study entry, and leave trail and airport projects on the schedule while preserving grant matches where possible.
At the county’s Feb. 25 CIP work session, commissioners and staff revised several capital items beyond the sheriff projects to reduce near‑term borrowing needs and preserve grant opportunities.
College of Southern Maryland: Veneta Van Cleave told the board the college requested a restructure of its bond timing. County staff said the college’s revised schedule pushes major construction into later years and reduces the county’s bond ask for FY26–27 by about $2.2 million; the county’s FY26‑27 bond package was adjusted accordingly.
Sports complex: Recreation staff and the Maryland Stadium Authority briefed commissioners on early studies; commissioners instructed staff to remove the construction funding target from the CIP and retain only a study/siting line item. County recreation director (Mr. Bevin) noted that recent public interest and stadium‑authority involvement showed demand but that cost estimates vary widely depending on program and site constraints; commissioners directed staff to complete the study phase and return with program and cost scenarios.
3‑Notch Trail: Commissioners asked staff to watch grant deadlines and matching obligations closely. County staff said the county has signed MOUs for grants and that grants cover roughly 48% of the project in current estimates; a delay could jeopardize matching awards. Commissioners asked staff to report exact grant deadlines and alternatives if the county must shift phasing.
Airport terminal and innovation district: Staff said prior improvements are driving increased terminal usage and some lease revenue. Commissioners asked about acoustic and terminal improvements in the CIP; staff said a modest FY30 request remains for continued work and that tenant activity has increased since recent renovations.
Animal shelter sign: Commissioners agreed to remove a proposed FY30 $179,000 entrance sign project for the animal shelter and reclassify it as not needed in the near term.
Why it matters: The changes conserve near‑term bond authority while preserving planning work that can attract state or private partners. Converting construction line items to study or design phases preserves options without committing large bond amounts.
What’s next: Staff will return with a revised CIP package that removes the sports complex construction ask and animal shelter sign from the near‑term bond schedule, reflects the College of Southern Maryland rescheduling, and provides dates/deadlines for grants tied to trail projects.
