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Committee approves supplemental appropriations, okays tire contract; holds compensation and federal‑workers task force items
Summary
At its March 27 meeting the Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee approved a supplementary appropriation ordinance and a multiyear tire contract, and it held two resolutions — one on employee cost‑of‑living adjustments and one to create a task force on federal workers — for later consideration.
On March 27 the Prince George's County Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee considered five legislative items and took action on four.
Supplementary appropriations: The committee voted 3-0 to move a favorable recommendation on CB 22-2025, which would appropriate additional revenues and increase appropriation authority for various funds for fiscal year 2025. Committee staff explained the legislation would provide additional appropriation authority totaling $10,785,900 in the general fund to cover costs not anticipated in the approved FY2025 budget; staff pointed committee members to the bill for agency‑level line items.
Compensation resolution withdrawn, then held: The administration told the committee it was withdrawing CR 10-2025, a resolution that would have amended salary schedule G to provide a 2% cost‑of‑living adjustment effective April 6, 2025. Committee members then moved to hold CR 10-2025 indefinitely; the motion to hold passed 3-0. Policy staff earlier estimated the partial‑year FY2025 fiscal impact of CR 10 at approximately $1,015,705 because the adjustment would affect six pay periods in FY2025.
Tire contract approval: The committee voted 3-0 to recommend approval of CR 24-2025, a resolution required by section 8-19 of the county charter approving multiyear contracts above $500,000. The resolution would authorize a five‑year contract to procure light‑ and heavy‑duty vehicle tires, tubes and repair services. The contract proposes annual expenditures of $1,720,000 and an aggregate five‑year total of $8,600,000, with annual extension options included.
Task force held: The committee considered CR 26-2025, a resolution to establish the "Prince George's County Impact on Federal Workers Task Force," a 13‑member advisory group described in the bill that would study federal executive orders' effects on county residents who work for or contract with federal agencies. The administration requested additional time to consult with the sponsor and relevant agencies. Council members moved to hold CR 26-2025, and the motion carried 3-0.
Votes at a glance: - CB 22-2025 (supplementary appropriations): moved favorable recommendation, vote 3-0. - CR 10-2025 (compensation, salary schedule G): administration withdrew the legislation; committee then moved to hold indefinitely, vote 3-0. - CR 24-2025 (multiyear contract for tires and services): moved favorable recommendation, vote 3-0. - CR 26-2025 (Impact on Federal Workers Task Force): held for further discussion, vote 3-0.
Speakers from administration and county staff who participated included Mister Tutt (staff overview), Mister Williams (policy/budget comments), Miss Skinner (County Executive's Office representative), Mister Butler (Office of Central Services for the tire contract), and Mister Benignes (fiscal comment on CR 26). Committee votes were taken by Chair Watson, Council member Harrison and Council member Danoga. The items approved will proceed to the next step in the council process; items held were tabled for further consultation between sponsors and the administration.
