Committee reviews DEP operating budgets; leaf‑blower rebates to continue while outreach winds down
The Transportation and Environment Committee reviewed the Department of Environmental Protection’s FY27 operating budgets (general fund, climate NDA and Water Quality Protection Fund). Staff said overall DEP funding is largely ‘same services’, leaf‑blower rebates will continue with $300,000 budgeted and roughly $65,000 for limited outreach, and trade‑in programs have shifted focus to commercial rebates.
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The Montgomery County Transportation and Environment Committee on April 20 reviewed the Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) FY27 operating proposals, concluding staff’s recommendation is largely a ‘‘same‑services’’ budget while sending any proposed enhancements to the council’s reconciliation list for later consideration.
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