Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Morgan State seeks funding for science center and campus electrical upgrades amid deferred-maintenance backlog
Summary
Morgan State presented a multi-project capital agenda including a costly Science Center Phase 2, campus electrical substation work needed to support research facilities, and a deferred-maintenance program; DLS recommended replacing GO bond sustainability funding with PAYGO special funds and asked for clarifications on several items.
Morgan State University told the Capital Budget Subcommittee it has a large multi‑project capital program, including a new Science Center (Phase 2), campus electrical infrastructure upgrades and a $300 million deferred maintenance backlog.
Kelly Norton, the DLS analyst for Morgan State, said the CIP includes nine projects and that four projects are scheduled to receive $104.2 million in GO bond funding in fiscal 2026. The Science Center Phase 2 is the largest single item; Norton reported its overall cost increased by $72.4 million…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
