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Mayor: FEMA signs off on $35.5M for City Dock resilience; total capital package moves project toward $87.7M goal
Summary
Mayor Litman told the council FEMA approved $35.5 million in hazard mitigation grants for the City Dock resilience project and outlined a combined funding picture (state, county, municipal, concession agreement and earmarks) that positions the city to advance an $87.7 million resilience plan. He also announced the Golden Pass parking pilot for seniors.
Mayor Litman opened the council’s petitions, reports, and communications by announcing that federal, state and county partners, together with city staff, secured FEMA approval for $35.5 million in hazard mitigation grant funding for the City Dock resilience project.
The mayor laid out the capital funding picture for City Dock: $24 million from the Mills Hillman concession agreement; $10 million from the State of Maryland; $4.8 million in additional congressional earmarks; $2 million from the county (for a maritime welcome center); roughly $33 million from FEMA disaster recovery funds; and an additional $2.5 million from FEMA hazard mitigation — totalling roughly $76.3 million in identified sources toward an estimated $87.7 million project budget. He said the city also has previously approved additional bond funding to cover remaining costs and that potential revenue (naming rights, sponsorships) is being pursued.
Litman described the City Dock resilience effort as a "critical investment" to protect waterfront businesses and downtown neighborhoods from more intense flooding and thanked named staff (David Mandel, Kevin Simmons, Burr Vogel, and Eileen Fogerty) for their work on the FEMA grant application.
He also announced a month‑long Golden Pass parking pilot (March 9–April 6) offering seniors (62+) up to two hours of parking per day for a $20 enrollment fee and provided sign‑up information (annapapolis.gov and phone number 410‑216‑5620).
Why it matters: The FEMA commitment unlocks the ability to move the city dock resilience effort forward; the administration described additional funding sources and next steps for capital budget updates and cost‑management work.
Transcript provenance: Mayor’s remarks and figures were given on the record (transcript entries summarized).
