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St. Mary’s County DES presents $31 million FY27 request, highlights grants and radio upgrades

Emergency Services Board, St. Mary's County · February 12, 2026
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Summary

Department of Emergency Services director Jen Utz told the Emergency Services Board that DES submitted a $31,000,003.25 FY27 budget request (under county review) covering new and existing grants, 19 proposed positions, vehicle replacements including ambulance Unit 189, and major radio-system upgrades including 165 EMS portables.

Department of Emergency Services Director Jen Utz presented DES’s FY27 budget request to the St. Mary’s County Emergency Services Board on Feb. 11, saying the submission (filed Jan. 8) is under review by the county CFO and administration before appearing before the commissioners in March.

Utz listed the principal elements of the request: continuation of existing grants (including Maryland 911 Board funding, EMPG and Homeland Security funding and other recurring awards), new grant…

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