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Alcohol Beverage Board approves FY27 budget; increases tied to contracts and attorney fees
Summary
The St. Mary's County Alcohol Beverage Board approved its FY27 budget Jan. 8, citing higher Xerox contract costs, increased lease expenses and rising attorney fees as drivers of the change; final payroll-related figures await county decisions.
The St. Mary's County Alcohol Beverage Board voted Jan. 8 to approve its FY27 budget submission, with staff saying the primary drivers of the increase were a costlier Xerox contract, a higher monthly lease and increased attorney fees.
Board administrator Tammy Hildebrand presented the draft budget and told members that some figures — such as merit increases and benefits tied to county-level decisions — remain uncertain until the county commissioners finalize their actions and finance provides updated figures. She asked the board to approve the budget as presented so the submission could proceed on schedule.
Members asked whether the Xerox contract is negotiated countywide; Hildebrand confirmed procurement handles countywide negotiations and that the board pays its share. After brief discussion, a motion to approve the budget passed unanimously.
Hildebrand provided an original copy of the approved budget to be signed by board leadership and noted staff will file required forms with county finance.
