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Town of Smithsburg to lead stream-restoration work on annexed city property; council signals support
Summary
Smithsburg requested permission to perform a stream-restoration project (Havertz Creek) on annexed property within Smithsburg municipal boundaries at no cost to Hagerstown; council members raised questions about utilities and staff confirmed no subsurface utilities and no impact to permitted discharges; council indicated support pending formal motion at the regular session.
City staff presented a request from Brian Brandt, Town Manager of Smithsburg, asking the Mayor and City Council’s approval to allow a Smithsburg-led MS4 stream-restoration project (Havertz Creek at the Brickner water-treatment site) on property annexed into Smithsburg but physically inside Hagerstown's boundaries.
Staff member Nancy Halsbrack said the town would cover 100% of construction, site restoration and any long-term maintenance; the project would be at no cost to Hagerstown and would require only access to the property. Staff confirmed there are no subsurface utilities in the project area and that the city’s downstream discharge permit (MPDS) would not be impacted by the proposed work.
Council asked clarifying questions and expressed support; staff said it would prepare a motion for a regular session vote to formalize approval.
