[PAGE 1] COUNTY COUNCIL OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND AGENDA Legislative Session 2025, Legislative Day No. 16 Tuesday, September 2, 2025 – 7:00 P.M. County Council Chambers 44 Calvert Street Annapolis, Maryland A. Call to Order B. Invocation (Fiedler) C. Pledge of Allegiance D. Ethics Statement E. Invitation to Audience F. Announcement of Items Not Appearing on Agenda G. Preliminary Motion H. Approval of Minutes July 21, 2025 – Legislative Day No. 15 July 21, 2025 – Closed Session I. Introduction of Bills BILL NO. 76-25 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Public Safety – Sidewalks – Removal of Snow and Ice – FOR the purpose of modifying the requirements for removal of snow and ice from sidewalks; making failure to remove snow and ice from sidewalks as required a civil offense and not a criminal offense; providing for exemptions from requirement to remove snow and ice; and generally relating to crimes, civil offenses, and fines, and public safety. Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair (by request of the County Executive) BILL NO. 77-25 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Personnel – Pay Plan – Positions in the Classified Service – Police Department – Public Ethics – Financial Disclosure – FOR the purpose of approving an addition to the Personnel Officer’s pay plan for the classified service for the current fiscal year; requiring a certain job classification in the Police Department to file a financial disclosure statement with the Ethics Commission; decreasing certain positions in the classified service and increasing certain positions in the classified [PAGE 2] Agenda September 2, 2025 Page 2 service within the Police Department; and generally relating to personnel, public ethics, and the Personnel Officer’s Classification and Pay Plans. Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair (by request of the County Executive) J. Introduction of Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 22-25 – RESOLUTION confirming the adoption of the Anne Arundel County Hazard Mitigation Plan – 2025 Update Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair (by request of the County Executive) RESOLUTION NO. 23-25 – RESOLUTION approving the appointment of a Severn River Commission member Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair (by request of the County Executive) RESOLUTION NO. 24-25 – RESOLUTION nominating a member to serve on the Anne Arundel County Community Reinvestment and Repair Commission Introduced by Ms. Hummer K. Public Hearings and Call of Bills and Resolutions for Final Reading and/or Vote BILL NO. 61-25 (Hearing Concluded/Eligible For Vote) – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Epping Forest Special Community Benefit District – Approval of Loan and Assignment Agreement – FOR the purpose of obligating the County to levy the special tax known as the special community benefit assessment on the Epping Forest Special Community Benefit District in an amount sufficient to repay a loan from Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company (known as “M & T Bank”) to Epping Forest, Inc. in each of ten fiscal years during the term of the loan. Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair (by request of the County Executive) BILL NO. 62-25 (As Amended) – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Public Works – Watershed Protection and Restoration Program – FOR the purpose of modifying the definitions of “attached dwelling”, “condominium”, “detached single-family dwelling”, “dwelling unit”, “multifamily residential property”, and “residential property, tier three”; defining “common elements”; modifying how stormwater remediation fees are calculated under certain circumstances; removing a deadline to file an administrative appeal in order to receive stormwater remediation fee correction for the current billing cycle; adding a deadline for a written decision by the Director; modifying certain qualifications for exemptions from the stormwater remediation fee due to substantial financial hardship; allowing for certain reductions of the stormwater remediation fee for certain properties with stormwater management practices approved after a certain date; making certain stylistic changes; providing for the application of this Ordinance; and generally relating to public works. Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair (by request of the County Executive) [PAGE 3] Agenda September 2, 2025 Page 3 BILL NO. 65-25 (Amendment(s) Proposed) – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Finance, Taxation, and Budget – Real Property Taxes – Homeowners Property Tax Credit Program – Total Real Property Tax – FOR the purpose of modifying the definition of “Total real property tax” with respect to the Homeowners Property Tax Credit Program; providing for the application of this Ordinance; and generally relating to finance, taxation, and budget. Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair (by request of the County Executive) BILL NO. 66-25 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Zoning – Eating Disorder Treatment Facility – FOR the purpose of amending the definitions of “Eating disorder treatment facility” and “Eating disorder treatment unit”; and generally relating to zoning. Introduced by Ms. Rodvien BILL NO. 69-25 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Zoning – Residential Districts – Conditional Use – Workforce Housing – FOR the purpose of allowing for workforce housing in R22 as a conditional use; and generally relating to zoning. Introduced by Ms. Pickard BILL NO. 73-25 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Zoning – Special Exception Use – Pile Driving and Marine Construction Operations – FOR the purpose of amending the permitted, conditional, and special exceptions uses in MA-2 to allow for marine construction as a special exception use; providing for requirements for special exception uses for pile driving and marine construction operations; and generally relating to zoning. Introduced by Mr. Volke L. Other Business M. Adjournment ACCESSIBILITY POLICY Anyone with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in a Council meeting should contact the Administrative Officer at least 72 hours before the meeting to discuss your accessibility needs. The Administrative Officer may be reached by email at ccschu24@aacounty.org or by telephone at 410-222-1401. TTY users, please call Maryland Relay via 7-1-1. Council meetings are also broadcast on Arundel TV. To find a list of local cable channels or to access Arundel TV you may visit:www.aacounty.org/services-and-programs/government- television. For more details on all the ways to participate please visit: www.aacounty.org/services-and- programs/county-council-meeting-participation. [PAGE 4] ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY OFFICE OF THE COUNTY AUDITOR To: Councilmembers, Anne Arundel County Council From: Office of the County Auditor Date: August 27, 2025 Subject: County Auditor’s Review of Legislation for the September 2, 2025 Council Meeting Bill 61-25: Epping Summary of Legislation Forest Special Community Benefit This bill approves the obligation of the County to impose the District – Approval of special community benefit assessment special tax on the Epping Loan and Assignment Forest Special Community Benefit District (SCBD) in the amount Agreement of $1.5 million to repay a loan from M&T Bank during the 10- year term of the loan. This amount will be used to renovate and replace the community's marina. Review of Fiscal Impact The proposed loan is not a general obligation of the County and the County does not pledge its full faith and credit toward the loan’s repayment. The Office of Budget’s fiscal note states that the County will incur costs in administering the multi-year payment of the loan, which would be partially offset by the five percent administrative fee charged when the SCBD taxes are collected. However, no analysis or supporting documentation was provided detailing how much will be offset by the administrative fee when taxes are collected. A review of this legislation was also included in the Auditor’s Review of Legislation for the July 21, 2025 Council Meeting. Bill 62-25: Public Works Summary of Legislation – Watershed Protection and Restoration This bill updates the County’s Watershed Protection and Program Restoration Fee (WPRF) Program to accommodate zoning code changes; establish consistency across fee assessments; eliminate the deadline to file an appeal; revise definitions; and increase the income threshold for a hardship exemption. This bill does not 888 BESTGATE ROAD, SUITE 317 · ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND 21401 · (410) 222-1138 · AUDIT-LINE@AACOUNTY.ORG [PAGE 5] outwardly modify the rate of fee, but will increase revenue based on fee assessment calculation adjustments brought forth. Review of Fiscal Impact The Administration estimates that this legislation will result in increased revenues to the Watershed Protection and Restoration Fund by approximately $250,000 annually, beginning in FY27. This estimate is based on Geographic Information System (GIS) analysis conducted by the Bureau of Watershed Protection and Restoration within the Department of Public Works (DPW) and could not be independently validated by legislative staff. A review of this legislation was also included in the Auditor’s Review of Legislation for the July 21, 2025 Council Meeting. Bill 65-25: Finance, Summary of Legislation Taxation, and Budget – Real Property Taxes – This bill modifies the County’s Supplemental Homeowners’ Homeowners Property Property Tax Credit Program by increasing the maximum Tax Credit Program – assessed value of a dwelling used to calculate the property tax Total Real Property Tax credit from $350,000 to $400,000. This change would apply to eligible properties beginning with the taxable year that starts on July 1, 2026. Review of Fiscal Impact We agree with the Administration’s fiscal note that this bill has no fiscal impact. While total tax credits may increase by approximately $456,000, the Administration plans to maximize property taxes under the current property tax revenue cap (see item 6 on page 20 of the FY26 Proposed Budget). This means the tax burden would shift to other properties and the total property tax revenue for the County would remain the same. Page 2 of 2 [PAGE 6] COUNTY COUNCIL OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND Minutes of Legislative Session 2025, Legislative Day No. 15 July 21, 2025 – 7:00 P.M. The County Council meeting was called to order by Chair Hummer at 7:03 P.M. It was opened with the Invocation, given by Ms. Hummer, and was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting was held in the County Council Chambers in Annapolis, Maryland. There were approximately 60 persons in the audience. The following members of the County Council were present: Pete Smith First District Allison Pickard Second District Nathan Volke Third District Julie K. Hummer Fourth District Amanda Fiedler Fifth District Shannon Leadbetter Seventh District Meredith Beach, Legislative Counsel, was present. The County Auditor’s Office was represented by Brenda Cachuela, Acting County Auditor. Lisa Rodvien, Sixth District, was present via Zoom. ETHICS STATEMENT Kaley Schultze, Administrative Officer, read aloud the Ethics Statement. INVITATION TO AUDIENCE The Chair opened Invitation to Audience. The Administrative Officer stated there were no submissions of public testimony received ahead of time for Invitation to Audience. The following persons spoke at Invitation to Audience: Kurt Svendsen, Arnold Julia Howes, Churchton Jared Krichevsky, Pasadena Kyle Nembhard, Glen Burnie Jigna Patel, Glen Burnie Paul Bush, Shady Side Bill Scerbo, Shady Side Lisa Arrasmith Matt Minahan, Edgewater [PAGE 7] Paul Higgins, Pasadena There was no one else present who wished to speak, and the Invitation to Audience was closed. PRELIMINARY MOTION On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Ms. Pickard, the Council voted that the partial reading of any bill, resolution, minutes, or amendment constitutes the reading of the whole. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Ms. Pickard, seconded by Mr. Smith, the minutes for July 7, 2025, Legislative Day No. 14 were approved. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS BILL NO. 67-25 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Floodplain Management, Erosion and Sediment Control, and Stormwater Management – Clearing and Pruning – FOR the purpose of defining “pruning” and “woody vegetation”; modifying the definitions of “clearing” and “standard grading plan”; requiring certain approved permits or plans to clear or grade property on certain steep slopes in the critical area; adding a habitat enhancement plan to those plans required for approval to clear or grade in certain circumstances; requiring certain approved permits or plans to prune on property outside of the critical area, outside of a forest conservation easement, or not on steep slopes inside the critical area in certain circumstances; requiring certain approved permits or plans to prune on property inside the critical area buffer, inside a forest conservation easement, or on steep slopes in the critical area in certain circumstances; providing for the use of and establishing the requirements for a standard grading plan in lieu of a grading permit that proposes pruning or clearing under certain circumstances; adding certain fees; providing for the use, criteria, and requirements of a habitat enhancement plan and a vegetation management plan; making the effective date of this Ordinance contingent on the approval of the Maryland Critical Area Commission; and generally relating to floodplain management, erosion and sediment control, and stormwater management. Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair (by request of the County Executive) BILL NO. 68-25 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Zoning – Animal Rescue – FOR the purpose of defining “animal rescue”; adding an animal rescue as a conditional use and providing for the conditions in certain districts; adding an animal rescue as a home occupation in certain circumstances; and generally relating to zoning. Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair (by request of the County Executive) [PAGE 8] BILL NO. 69-25 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Zoning – Residential Districts – Conditional Use – Workforce Housing – FOR the purpose of allowing for workforce housing in R22 as a conditional use; and generally relating to zoning. Introduced by Ms. Pickard BILL NO. 70-25 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Equity and Human Rights – Reasonable Accommodation – FOR the purpose of defining “reasonable accommodation”; requiring structural changes or modifications or the provision of special equipment to accommodate a person with a disability to be a reasonable accommodation; and generally relating to equity and human rights. Introduced by Ms. Fiedler BILL NO. 71-25 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Public Campaign Financing – Disbursement of Public Contribution – Funding for Public Campaign Financing Fund – FOR the purpose of determining the deadline to file a notice of intent to participate in the public campaign financing fund; aligning the ratio of amount and number of contributions among County Executive and Council candidates; determining the threshold for the Controller to certify sufficient fund balance; providing for a second review of fund balance by the Controller during the election cycle; requiring the County Executive to appropriate sufficient funds pursuant to the Charter; providing for minimum appropriations beginning in Fiscal Year 2028; providing for staffing for the Commission; requiring the designation of a public liaison for the public campaign financing system; requiring an audit of the public campaign financing system after a general election; and generally relating to public campaign financing. Introduced by Ms. Hummer BILL NO. 72-25 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Zoning – Requirements for Conditional Uses – Workforce Housing – FOR the purpose of reducing the density of housing in R5 for workforce housing under certain circumstances; and generally relating to zoning. Introduced by Mr. Volke BILL NO. 73-25 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Zoning – Special Exception Use – Pile Driving and Marine Construction Operations – FOR the purpose of amending the permitted, conditional, and special exceptions uses in MA-2 to allow for marine construction as a special exception use; providing for requirements for special exception uses for pile driving and marine construction operations; and generally relating to zoning. Introduced by Mr. Volke BILL NO. 74-25 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Zoning – BWI Mixed Use Overlay Area – Carwashes – FOR the purpose of allowing carwashes as a permitted use in the BWI Mixed Use Overlay Area; and generally relating to zoning. Introduced by Mr. Smith BILL NO. 75-25 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Zoning – Youth Nature Immersion Program – FOR the purpose of defining “Youth Nature Immersion Program”; adding youth nature immersion programs as a conditional use and providing for the conditions in certain districts; and generally relating to zoning. [PAGE 9] Introduced by Ms. Leadbetter INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 21-25 – RESOLUTION appointing members of the Salary Standard Commission Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair The Chair stated that Resolution No. 21-25 will be voted on at the end of the meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CALL OF BILLS FOR FINAL READING AND/OR VOTE BILL NO. 55-25 (As Amended) The Chair called for Bill No. 55-25, as amended, An Ordinance concerning: the issuance, sale and delivery of Anne Arundel County, Maryland general obligation bonds and bond anticipation notes – For the purpose of authorizing the issuance by Anne Arundel County, Maryland (the “County”) of bond anticipation notes in an amount to be outstanding at any time not in excess of Eight Hundred Million Dollars ($800,000,000) and bonds in an amount not exceeding One Billion Six Hundred Eleven Million Two Hundred Eight Thousand Three Hundred Twenty Six Dollars ($1,611,208,326) One Billion Six Hundred and Seven Million Four Hundred One Thousand Twenty-Two Dollars ($1,607,401,122) in order to finance in whole or in part the construction of capital projects set forth in the capital budget of the County for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, or in such capital budgets for prior fiscal years, or usable portions thereof; authorizing the issuance by the County of refunding bonds to refund some or all of the outstanding bond issues of the County listed on Exhibit II attached hereto and incorporated herein in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed 120% of the aggregate principal amount of the outstanding bonds to be refunded, subject to the requirement that debt service savings shall be achieved in connection with any such refunding; authorizing the County to borrow money and incur indebtedness otherwise authorized to be borrowed and incurred hereunder in the form of bonds or bond anticipation notes by obtaining a loan or loans from the Maryland Water Infrastructure Financing Administration pursuant to and in accordance with Sections 9-1601 through 9-1622, inclusive, of the Environment Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland (2014 Replacement Volume and 2024 Supplement) for the public purpose of financing a portion of the costs of acquiring, constructing and equipping certain wastewater facilities and water supply systems; providing for the execution and delivery by the County of a loan agreement and bond to evidence any such loan; reaffirming and clarifying the guides and standards relating to the borrowing of money to finance such capital projects heretofore adopted; listing the capital projects to be financed in whole or in part from the proceeds of sale of the bonds hereby authorized, or usable portions thereof, estimated costs and probable useful lives thereof; showing compliance with the limitations on the power of the County to incur indebtedness; providing for essential flexibility in the financing of such capital projects and the issuance of such bonds by authorizing such bond anticipation notes to be repaid from the proceeds of the sale of such bonds; prescribing the procedure for the issuance and sale of such bond anticipation notes and bonds; empowering the County Executive of the County (the “County Executive”), or the Chief Administrative Officer of the County (the “Chief Administrative Officer”) if authorized by the County Executive, subject [PAGE 10] to such guides and standards, to determine the time and method of sale of such bond anticipation notes and refunding bonds, which sale may be a private (negotiated) sale or a public sale, and the time, place, and procedure for the public sale of such bonds other than refunding bonds; empowering the County Executive, or the Chief Administrative Officer if authorized by the County Executive, subject to such guides and standards, to determine the forms of such bonds and to determine the forms of such bond anticipation notes; empowering the County Executive, or the Chief Administrative Officer if authorized by the County Executive, to provide for or determine the private (negotiated) sale of any loan agreement or bond to the Maryland Water Infrastructure Financing Administration, the form or forms thereof and other details with respect thereto and to the sales thereof; providing that such bond anticipation notes may be issued as notes in the nature of commercial paper and, in such event, authorizing the County Executive, or the Chief Administrative Officer if authorized by the County Executive, to determine various matters and to take various actions in connection with such issuance; providing that such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be issued as variable rate demand or similar obligations and, in such event, authorizing the County Executive, or the Chief Administrative Officer if authorized by the County Executive, to determine various matters and to take various actions in connection with such issuance; covenanting to issue, upon its full faith and credit, the bonds in anticipation of the sale of which any bond anticipation notes are issued when, and as soon as, the reason for deferring the issuance thereof no longer exists, to pay the principal of and interest on (to the extent such is not otherwise paid) such notes from the proceeds of such bonds and that, if the County shall be unable to issue and sell its bonds in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on any notes issued, then to appropriate sufficient revenues in each fiscal year following the issuance of such bond anticipation notes to pay the maturing principal thereof and the interest thereon to the extent not otherwise paid; covenanting to appropriate sufficient revenues in each fiscal year following the issuance of such bonds to pay the maturing principal thereof and the interest thereon and to meet such appropriation either by revenues derived from self-liquidating projects or from the proceeds of ad valorem taxes, or a combination of the foregoing; pledging the full faith and credit of the County, to the payment of the bonds and bond anticipation notes issued hereunder and the interest thereon, when due; providing that the pledge of the taxing power to secure such bonds and bond anticipation notes shall be subject to the limitation imposed by Section 710(d) of The Anne Arundel County Charter, except in the case where refunding bonds are issued to refund bonds secured by the pledge of the full faith and credit and unlimited taxing power of the County; covenanting that the proceeds of such bonds and bond anticipation notes, or any money which may be deemed to be proceeds, will not be used in a manner to cause such bonds to be arbitrage bonds; canceling, rescinding, and repealing authority to issue certain bonds only to the extent such authority has not been previously exercised under Bill No. 58-24, as amended, and ratifying, confirming and validating the previous authorization, issuance, sale and delivery of bonds and bond anticipation notes pursuant to applicable authority; ratifying and authorizing the issuance of Shore Erosion Control Construction Loans pursuant to and in accordance with Sections 8-1001 to 8-1008, inclusive, of the Natural Resources Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland (2023 Replacement Volume and 2024 Supplement); and generally providing for the consolidation and authorization of a borrowing program for the County, and matters generally related thereto; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title. [PAGE 11] Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Relations, was accompanied by Billie Penley, Controller, Finance Department, David Gregory, McKennon, Shelton & Henn LLP, and Lori Blair Klasmeier, Deputy County Attorney. Mr. Hunt explained the background and purpose of the bill. The Chair called for the public hearing on Bill No. 55-25, as amended. The Administrative Officer stated there were no submissions of public testimony received ahead of time for Bill No. 55-25, as amended. There was no one present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed. The Chair called for Bill No. 55-25, as amended, An Ordinance concerning: the issuance, sale and delivery of Anne Arundel County, Maryland general obligation bonds and bond anticipation notes; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title. Bill No. 55-25, as amended, was passed by the following roll call: Aye – Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith Ms. Hummer Nay – None PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CALL OF RESOLUTION FOR FINAL READING AND/OR VOTE RESOLUTION NO. 17-25 The Chair called for Resolution No. 17-25, A Resolution providing host jurisdiction approval of the issuance of private activity bonds for financing of The Village at Providence Point; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title. Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Relations, was accompanied by David Gregory, McKennon, Shelton and Henn LLP, Cyndi Walters, CEO-National Lutheran Communities and Services, and Lori Blair Klasmeier, Deputy County Attorney. Mr. Hunt explained the background and purpose of the resolution. The Chair called for the public hearing on Resolution No. 17-25. The Administrative Officer stated there were no submissions of public testimony received ahead of time for Resolution No. 17-25. There was no one present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed. [PAGE 12] The Chair called for Resolution No. 17-25, A Resolution providing host jurisdiction approval of the issuance of private activity bonds for financing of The Village at Providence Point; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title. Mr. Volke asked about other projects in the county. Ms. Klasmeier responded. Mr. Gregory spoke on the resolution. There was further discussion on the resolution. Resolution No. 17-25 was adopted by the following roll call: Aye – Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith Ms. Hummer Nay – None RESOLUTION NO. 18-25 The Chair called for Resolution No. 18-25, A Resolution approving estimates of the annual costs of providing health insurance benefits and the employer subsidies used to determine the rates for certain participants under the County Employee and Retiree Health Benefits Program; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title. Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Relations, was accompanied by Kelly Lovett, Assistant Personnel Officer, Talie Fretz, Senior Personnel Analyst, Benefits Consultant Aon in attendance, Steven Theroux, Assistant Budget Officer, and Lori Blair Klasmeier, Deputy County Attorney. Mr. Hunt explained the background and purpose of the resolution. Mr. Smith asked for an overview of the resolution. Ms. Lovett responded. The Chair called for the public hearing on Resolution No. 18-25. The Administrative Officer stated there were no submissions of public testimony received ahead of time for Resolution No. 18-25. There was no one present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed. The Chair called for Resolution No. 18-25, A Resolution approving estimates of the annual costs of providing health insurance benefits and the employer subsidies used to determine the rates [PAGE 13] for certain participants under the County Employee and Retiree Health Benefits Program; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title. Resolution No. 18-25 was adopted by the following roll call: Aye – Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith Ms. Hummer Nay – None PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CALL OF BILLS FOR FINAL READING AND/OR VOTE BILL NO. 59-25 The Chair called for Bill No. 59-25, An Ordinance concerning: Pensions – Credited Service – Deferred Retirement Option Program (“DROP”) – Number of Participants – Term of Participation Period – Interest on DROP Account – Employee Contributions to Pension Fund – For the purpose of clarifying credited service; modifying the number of certain participants eligible to enter the DROP for the Fire Service Retirement Plan; modifying the DROP participation period for certain participants in the Detention Officers’ and Deputy Sheriffs’ Retirement Plan; modifying the annual interest rate for DROP accounts for certain participants in the Police Service Retirement Plan and the Fire Service Retirement Plan; modifying the employee contributions for certain participants in the Fire Service Retirement Plan and in the Police Service Retirement Plan; providing for the application of this Ordinance; and generally relating to pensions; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title. Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Relations, was accompanied by Kelly Lovett, Assistant Personnel Officer, Lynn Daitch, Senior Pension Analyst, Steven Theroux, Assistant Budget Officer, and Lori Blair Klasmeier, Deputy County Attorney. Mr. Hunt explained the background and purpose of the bill. Mr. Smith asked clarifying questions. Ms. Lovett answered. Mr. Smith asked to co-sponsor the bill. There was further discussion of the bill. The Chair called for the public hearing on Bill No. 59-25. The Administrative Officer stated there were no submissions of public testimony received ahead of time for Bill No. 59-25. There was no one present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed. [PAGE 14] The Chair called for Bill No. 59-25, An Ordinance concerning: Pensions – Credited Service – Deferred Retirement Option Program (“DROP”) – Number of Participants – Term of Participation Period – Interest on DROP Account – Employee Contributions to Pension Fund; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title. Bill No. 59-25 was passed by the following roll call: Aye – Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith Ms. Hummer Nay – None BILL NO. 60-25 The Chair called for Bill No. 60-25, An Ordinance concerning: Annapolis Roads Special Community Benefit District – Approval of Loan and Assignment Agreement – For the purpose of obligating the County to levy the special tax known as the special community benefit assessment on the Annapolis Roads Special Community Benefit District in an amount sufficient to repay a loan from Shore United Bank to Annapolis Roads Property Owners Association, Inc. in each of 15 years during the term of the loan; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title. Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Relations, was accompanied by Steven Theroux, Assistant Budget Officer, and Lori Blair Klasmeier, Deputy County Attorney. Mr. Hunt explained the background and purpose of the bill. The Chair called for the public hearing on Bill No. 60-25. The Administrative Officer stated there were no submissions of public testimony received ahead of time for Bill No. 60-25. There was no one present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed. The Chair called for Bill No. 60-25, An Ordinance concerning: Annapolis Roads Special Community Benefit District – Approval of Loan and Assignment Agreement; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title. Bill No. 60-25 was passed by the following roll call: Aye – Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith Ms. Hummer Nay – None BILL NO. 61-25 The Chair called for Bill No. 61-25, An Ordinance concerning: Epping Forest Special Community Benefit District – Approval of Loan and Assignment Agreement – For the purpose of [PAGE 15] obligating the County to levy the special tax known as the special community benefit assessment on the Epping Forest Special Community Benefit District in an amount sufficient to repay a loan from Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company (known as “M & T Bank”) to Epping Forest, Inc. in each of ten fiscal years during the term of the loan; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title. Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Relations, was accompanied by Steven Theroux, Assistant Budget Officer, and Lori Blair Klasmeier, Deputy County Attorney. Mr. Hunt explained the background and purpose of the bill. Mr. Smith asked about the number of emails regarding the bill. Ms. Rodvien responded. The Chair called for the public hearing on Bill No. 61-25. The Administrative Officer stated there were seven submissions for Bill No. 61-25 of written testimony received through the online testimony tool, which were shared with the Council and posted on the County Council website. The following persons spoke on Bill No. 61-25: Stacy Korbelak, Annapolis Kevin Barner, Annapolis Delia Deshane, Annapolis Jeffrey Stockdale, Annapolis Bridget Stockdale, Annapolis Mitch Glazier, Annapolis Denise Petersen, Annapolis Corey Sanque, Annapolis There was no one else present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed. The Chair called for Bill No. 61-25, An Ordinance concerning: Epping Forest Special Community Benefit District – Approval of Loan and Assignment Agreement; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title. Mr. Smith asked a timing question. Mr. Hunt responded. Ms. Pickard expressed her concern on holding the bill. Mr. Volke spoke on the bill. [PAGE 16] There was further discussion on the bill. MOTION TO HOLD On motion of Ms. Rodvien, seconded by Mr. Volke, the motion to hold Bill No. 61-25 until September 2, 2025 was adopted by the following roll call vote: Aye – Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Hummer Nay – Ms. Pickard BILL NO. 62-25 The Chair called for Bill No. 62-25, An Ordinance concerning: Public Works – Watershed Protection and Restoration Program – For the purpose of modifying the definitions of “attached dwelling”, “condominium”, “detached single-family dwelling”, “dwelling unit”, “multifamily residential property”, and “residential property, tier three”; defining “common elements”; modifying how stormwater remediation fees are calculated under certain circumstances; removing a deadline to file an administrative appeal in order to receive stormwater remediation fee correction for the current billing cycle; adding a deadline for a written decision by the Director; modifying certain qualifications for exemptions from the stormwater remediation fee due to substantial financial hardship; making certain stylistic changes; providing for the application of this Ordinance; and generally relating to public works; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title. Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Relations, was accompanied by Erik Michelsen, Senior Environmental Policy Officer/Deputy Director Bureau of Watershed Protection and Restoration, Sally Szydlowski, Stormwater Fee Program Manager, and Lori Blair Klasmeier, Deputy County Attorney. Mr. Hunt explained the background and purpose of the bill. The Chair called for the public hearing on Bill No. 62-25. The Administrative Officer stated there were no submissions of public testimony received ahead of time for Bill No. 62-25. The following persons spoke on Bill No. 62-25: Steve Miller, Annapolis Kate Fox, GAN There was no one else present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed. The Chair called for Bill No. 62-25, An Ordinance concerning: Public Works – Watershed Protection and Restoration Program; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title. [PAGE 17] Amendment No. 1 The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment: This amendment allows for a stormwater remediation fee reduction for properties containing stormwater management practices installed in association with a development completed after July 1, 2026. Mr. Michelsen explained the amendment. Ms. Fiedler shared her concern of the amendment and asked about appeals. Ms. Szydlowski responded. There was further discussion of the amendment. On motion of Ms. Pickard, seconded by Mr. Smith, Amendment No. 1 was adopted by the following roll call vote: Aye – Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith Ms. Hummer Nay – None The Chair stated that Bill No. 62-25, as amended, will be heard at the next Council Meeting on September 2, 2025. BILL NO. 63-25 The Chair called for Bill No. 63-25, An Ordinance concerning: Zoning – Requirements for Special Exception Uses – Community Piers and Launching Ramps – For the purpose of removing requirements for accessibility; and generally relating to zoning; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title. Ms. Fiedler explained the background and purpose of the bill. Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Relations, was accompanied by Lori Blair Klasmeier, Deputy County Attorney. The Administration supports. Ms. Leadbetter asked about the ADA requirements. Ms. Fiedler answered. The Chair called for the public hearing on Bill No. 63-25. [PAGE 18] The Administrative Officer stated there were no submissions of public testimony received ahead of time for Bill No. 63-25. There was no one present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed. The Chair called for Bill No. 63-25, An Ordinance concerning: Zoning – Requirements for Special Exception Uses – Community Piers and Launching Ramps; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title. Bill No. 63-25 was passed by the following roll call: Aye – Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith Ms. Hummer Nay – None PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CALL OF RESOLUTION FOR FINAL READING AND/OR VOTE RESOLUTION NO. 19-25 The Chair called for Resolution No. 19-25, A Resolution confirming appointments to the Board of Trustees for the Anne Arundel County Retiree Health Benefits Trust; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title. Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Relations, was accompanied by Lori Blair Klasmeier, Deputy County Attorney. Mr. Hunt explained the background and purpose of the resolution. The Chair called for the public hearing on Resolution No. 19-25. The Administrative Officer stated there were no submissions of public testimony received ahead of time for Resolution No. 19-25. There was no one present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed. The Chair called for Resolution No. 19-25, A Resolution confirming appointments to the Board of Trustees for the Anne Arundel County Retiree Health Benefits Trust; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title. Resolution No. 19-25 was adopted by the following roll call: Aye – Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith Ms. Hummer Nay – None [PAGE 19] RESOLUTION NO. 21-25 The Chair called for Resolution No. 21-25, A Resolution appointing members of the Salary Standard Commission; and the Administrative Officer read the full resolution. Resolution No. 21-25 was adopted by the following roll call: Aye – Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith Ms. Hummer Nay – None MOTION TO HOLD CLOSED SESSION On motion by Ms. Pickard, seconded by Mr. Smith, the motion to hold a closed session to discuss a personnel matter was passed by the following roll call vote: Aye – Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith Ms. Hummer Nay – None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, on motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Volke, the meeting adjourned at 8:43 P.M. Respectfully submitted, By Anna Macaulay For Kaley Schultze Administrative Officer [PAGE 20] COUNTY COUNCIL OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND Minutes of Closed Session Monday, July 21, 2025 44 Calvert Street, Room 143 Annapolis, Maryland A closed meeting was held on July 21, 2025 in accordance with Section 3-305(b)(1) of the General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland to discuss a personnel matter. Chair Hummer opened the meeting at 8:56 pm and was held in Room 143 of the Arundel Center in Annapolis, Md. Councilmembers present: Pete Smith – District 1 Allison Pickard – District 2 Nathan Volke – District 3 Julie Hummer – District 4 Amanda Fiedler – District 5 Shannon Leadbetter – District 7 Other Staff present: Kaley Schultze, Administrative Officer Marcia Alvarado, Deputy Administrative Officer Meredith Beach, Legislative Counsel Brenda Cachuela, Acting County Auditor Immediately following the Council’s July 21, 2025 legislative session, the Council held a closed meeting. Councilmember Pickard moved that the meeting be closed in accordance with Section 3-305(b)(1) of the General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland to discuss a personnel matter. Councilmember Smith seconded the motion. The roll call vote called by the Administrative Officer was: 7-0. The motion to close the meeting in accordance with Section 3-305(b)(1) of the General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland passed. The Council moved from the Chambers to Room 143 of the Arundel Center. The closed session ended at 10:05 pm. [PAGE 21] PROPOSED COUNTY COUNCIL OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND Legislative Session 2025, Legislative Day No. 16 Bill No. 76-25 Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair (by request of the County Executive) By the County Council, September 2, 2025 ________________________________________________________________________ Introduced and first read on September 2, 2025 Public Hearing set for October 6, 2025 Bill Expires December 6, 2025 By Order: Kaley Schultze, Administrative Officer ________________________________________________________________________ A BILL ENTITLED 1 AN ORDINANCE concerning: Public Safety – Sidewalks –Removal of Snow and Ice 2 3 FOR the purpose of modifying the requirements for removal of snow and ice from 4 sidewalks; making failure to remove snow and ice from sidewalks as required a civil 5 offense and not a criminal offense; providing for exemptions from requirement to 6 remove snow and ice; and generally relating to crimes, civil offenses, and fines, and 7 public safety. 8 9 BY repealing: § 9-1-710 10 Anne Arundel County Code (2005, as amended) 11 12 BY renumbering: §§ 9-1-711 through 9-1-713, respectively, to be §§ 9-1-710 through 13 9-1-712, respectively 14 Anne Arundel County Code (2005, as amended) 15 16 BY adding: § 12-7-110 17 Anne Arundel County Code (2005, as amended) 18 19 SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the County Council of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, 20 That § 9-1-710 of the Anne Arundel County Code (2005, as amended) is hereby repealed. 21 22 SECTION 2. And be it further enacted, That §§ 9-1-711 through 9-1-713, respectively, 23 of the Anne Arundel County Code (2005, as amended), are hereby renumbered to be 24 §§ 9-1-710 through 9-1-712, respectively. _____________________________________________________________________________________ EXPLANATION: CAPITALS indicate new matter added to existing law. [[Brackets]] indicate matter deleted from existing law. Captions and taglines in bold in this bill are catchwords and are not law. [PAGE 22] Bill No. 76-25 Page No. 2 1 SECTION 3. And be it further enacted, That Section(s) of the Anne Arundel County 2 Code (2005, as amended) that read as follows: 3 4 ARTICLE 12. PUBLIC SAFETY 5 6 TITLE 7. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 7 8 12-7-110. Snow and ice on sidewalks. 9 10 (A) Applicability. 11 12 (1) THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO SIDEWALKS ABUTTING RESIDENTIAL 13 PROPERTY IF ALL OWNERS, USERS, LESSEES, OR OCCUPANTS OF PROPERTY SUBJECT TO 14 THIS SECTION ARE AGED 55 OR OLDER. 15 16 (2) THE DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS AND PERMITS SHALL ESTABLISH A 17 PROCEDURE BY WHICH PERSONS AGED 55 OR OLDER MAY APPLY AND BE GRANTED AN 18 EXEMPTION FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION. 19 20 (B) Prohibition. OWNERS, USERS, LESSEES, OR OCCUPANTS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING 21 A PAVED SIDEWALK SHALL REMOVE SNOW OR ICE FROM A SIDEWALK FRONTING THE 22 PROPERTY WITHIN 24 HOURS AFTER THE END OF THE WEATHER EVENT RESULTING IN THE 23 ACCUMULATION OF SNOW OR ICE. 24 25 (C) Enforcement. 26 27 (1) IF A COMPLAINT IS MADE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS AND PERMITS 28 24 HOURS AFTER THE END OF THE WEATHER EVENT, THE DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS 29 AND PERMITS WILL PROMPTLY INSPECT THE SITE DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS, 30 AND, IF A VIOLATION IS FOUND, POST A REMINDER NOTICE IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION 31 ON THE PROPERTY ABUTTING THE SIDEWALK ALLOWING AN ADDITIONAL 24 HOURS TO 32 REMOVE THE SNOW OR ICE. 33 34 (2) THE DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS AND PERMITS SHALL RE-INSPECT THE SITE 35 AFTER THE ADDITIONAL 24 HOURS, AND, IF THE SNOW AND ICE HAS NOT BEEN REMOVED, 36 SHALL DEEM THE OWNERS, USERS, LESSEES, OR OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY, OR ANY 37 OF THEM, TO BE IN VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION AND POST A VIOLATION NOTICE IN A 38 CONSPICUOUS LOCATION ON THE PROPERTY. 39 40 (3) IF, AFTER THE ADDITIONAL TIME PROVIDED FOR IN SUBSECTION (C)(1), SNOW 41 OR ICE HAS NOT BEEN REMOVED, THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS MAY ARRANGE 42 FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE SNOW OR ICE AT THE EXPENSE OF THE OWNER OF THE 43 ABUTTING PROPERTY, WHICH SHALL INCLUDE ALL COSTS AND EXPENSES ASSOCIATED 44 WITH THE REMOVAL. THE COSTS AND EXPENSES OF REMOVAL OF SNOW OR ICE FROM THE 45 SIDEWALK SHALL CONSTITUTE A LIEN ON THE ABUTTING PROPERTY AND SHALL BE 46 COLLECTED IN THE SAME MANNER AS PROVIDED FOR BY LAW FOR THE COLLECTION OF 47 TAXES. 48 49 (D) Sanction for violation. IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER REMEDY THE COUNTY MAY 50 HAVE, A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION WITH RESPECT TO SIDEWALKS ABUTTING 51 RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IS A CLASS E CIVIL OFFENSE, AND A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION 52 WITH RESPECT TO SIDEWALKS ABUTTING ANY OTHER PROPERTY IS A CLASS D CIVIL 53 OFFENSE. EACH DAY THAT A VIOLATION EXISTS IS A SEPARATE OFFENSE. [PAGE 23] Bill No. 76-25 Page No. 3 1 SECTION 4. And be it further enacted, That this Ordinance shall take effect 45 days 2 from the date it becomes law. [PAGE 24] ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND OFFICE OF THE BUDGET BILL NUMBER: 76-25 . INTRO. DATE: Sept 2, 2025 FISCAL NOTE BILL: AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING: PUBLIC SAFETY – SIDEWALKS – REMOVAL OF SNOW AND ICE SUMMARY OF LEGISLATION The purpose of this legislation is to modify the requirements for removal of snow and ice from sidewalks; making failure to remove snow and ice from sidewalks as required a civil offense and not a criminal offense; providing for exemptions from requirement to remove snow and ice; and generally relating to crimes, civil offenses, and fines, and public safety. FISCAL IMPACT The Department of Inspections and Permits generally anticipates that it can meet the requirements of the legislation with existing appropriations. However, there could be a minimal fiscal impact related to overtime, in order to respond to complaints received after a snow/ice event. No additional staff will be needed. 8/25/2025 __________________________ _______________ Chris Trumbauer Date Budget Officer Prepared by: Kyle Madden, Budget Analyst cc: Billie Penley, Controller [PAGE 25] Office of the County Executive STEUART PITTMAN ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY GOVERNMENT RELATIONS OFFICE Legislative and Fiscal Summary of Administration Legislation To: Members, Anne Arundel County Council From: Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Affairs /s/ Date: September 2, 2025 Subject: Bill No. 76 -25 – Public Safety – Sidewalks – Removal of Snow and Ice This summary was prepared by the Anne Arundel County Government Relations Office for use by members of the Anne Arundel County Council during consideration of Bill No. 76-25. Summary This legislation, brought at the request of the Administration on behalf of the Department of Public Works (“DPW”) and the Department of Inspections & Permits (“I&P”), revises the complaint and enforcement process and responsibilities for removing snow and ice from county sidewalks after winter weather events to ensure greater compliance. These changes are recommended based on feedback that the Administration received following several winter weather events in early 2025. Between January and March of this year, several winter weather events occurred, and property owners in some instances failed to clear snow and ice from sidewalks abutting their property, creating difficulty for pedestrians, individuals with mobility issues, and students walking to school. Currently, under Anne Arundel County Code § 9-1-710 the owner, user, or occupant of property on a street along which there is a paved sidewalk is required to remove the snow and ice from the sidewalk fronting the property within six hours after the fall of snow. When the snow falls between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., the owner, user, or occupant shall remove the snow and ice before 11:00 a.m. If a person fails to comply, DPW may cause the snow or ice to be removed and shall certify the cost of removal to the Controller, with costs paid to the County by the person who failed to remove snow or ice and the costs may be recovered by the County in an action at law. A person who violates this provision is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $10, with enforcement responsibility falling on the Police Department. This is not an efficient use of county resources and the de minimis amount of the fine does not motivate compliance with the County Code. This legislation would require that sidewalks be cleared within 24 hours of a winter Note: This Legislative and Fiscal Summary provides a synopsis of the legislation as introduced. It does not address subsequent amendments to the legislation. [PAGE 26] Legislative and Fiscal Summary of Administration Legislation - Bill No. 76-25 Page No. 2 weather event. Enforcement will continue to be complaint driven, with I&P responsible for enforcement. If a complaint is made to I&P 24 hours after the end of the weather event, the Department will promptly inspect the site during normal business hours, and, if a violation is found, post a reminder notice in a conspicuous location on the property abutting the sidewalk and allow an additional 24 hours to remove the snow or ice. I&P will then reinspect the site after 24 hours have passed, and if the sidewalk has not been cleared, deem it a violation and post a violation notice in a conspicuous location on the property. DPW may arrange for the removal of the snow and ice at the expense of the owner of the abutting property, and the expenses shall constitute a lien on the property, which shall be collected in the same manner as provided for by law for collection of taxes. A violation of this provision is a Class E civil offense for sidewalks abutting residential property, and a Class D civil offense for sidewalks abutting any other property, with each day that the violation exists constituting a separate offense. The requirement that a sidewalk be cleared within 24 hours following a winter weather event does not apply to residential property if all owners, users, lessees, or occupants are aged 55 or older, and requires I&P to establish a procedure by which persons aged 55 or older may apply to be granted an exemption from the requirements of the Bill. Purpose The purpose of this Billis to revise the complaint and enforcement process and responsibilities for removing snow and ice from county sidewalks after winter weather events Fiscal Impact Please see the Fiscal Note the Budget Office has prepared for an explanation of the fiscal impact of this Bill. Additional Information The Government Relations Office is available to answer any additional questions regarding this Bill. Specific questions should be directed to Lori Blair Klasmeier, Office of Law, Mark Wedemeyer, Department of Inspections & Permits, or Karen Henry, Department of Public Works. Thank you. cc: Honorable Steuart Pittman, County Executive Christine Anderson, Chief Administrative Officer Jenny Proebstle, Chief of Staff Gregory Swain, County Attorney Chris Trumbauer, Budget Officer Mark Wedemeyer, Director, Department of Inspections & Permits Karen Henry, Director, Department of Public Works [PAGE 27] PROPOSED COUNTY COUNCIL OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND Legislative Session 2025, Legislative Day No. 16 Bill No. 77-25 Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair (by request of the County Executive) By the County Council, September 2, 2025 ________________________________________________________________________ Introduced and first read on September 2, 2025 Public Hearing set for October 6, 2025 Bill Expires December 6, 2025 By Order: Kaley Schultze, Administrative Officer ________________________________________________________________________ A BILL ENTITLED 1 AN ORDINANCE concerning: Personnel – Pay Plan – Positions in the Classified Service 2 –Police Department – Public Ethics – Financial Disclosure 3 4 FOR the purpose of approving an addition to the Personnel Officer’s pay plan for the 5 classified service for the current fiscal year; requiring a certain job classification in the 6 Police Department to file a financial disclosure statement with the Ethics Commission; 7 decreasing certain positions in the classified service and increasing certain positions in 8 the classified service within the Police Department; and generally relating to personnel, 9 public ethics, and the Personnel Officer’s Classification and Pay Plans. 10 11 BY repealing, reenacting, and amending: § 7-6-101(a) 12 Anne Arundel County Code (2005 as amended) 13 14 WHEREAS, § 6-1-202(a) and (b) of the County Code requires the Personnel Office 15 to formulate and maintain a pay plan for all positions in the classified service that 16 is approved annually by the County Council; and 17 18 WHEREAS, the Personnel Officer’s Pay Plan for the Classified Services for Fiscal 19 Year 2026 dated July 1, 2025, was approved by the County Council in 20 Bill No. 47-25, which was passed on June 16, 2025, became law on June 17, 2025, 21 and was effective on August 4, 2025 (the “Pay Plan – Classified Service – Fiscal 22 Year 2026”); and _____________________________________________________________________________________ EXPLANATION: CAPITALS indicate new matter added to existing law. [[Brackets]] indicate matter deleted from existing law. Captions and taglines in bold in this bill are catchwords and are not law. [PAGE 28] Bill No. 77-25 Page No. 2 1 WHEREAS, the Personnel Officer is amending the Pay Plan – Classified 2 Service – Fiscal Year 2026 by adding two additional pay scales; and 3 4 WHEREAS, § 6-1-110(a) requires changes to the number and classification of 5 positions approved in the annual budget and appropriation ordinance to be approved 6 by ordinance of the County Council; and 7 8 WHEREAS, § 6-1-110(b)(6) allows the number and classification of positions 9 approved in the annual budget and appropriation ordinance to be changed without 10 approval of the County Council to meet a department’s recruitment, cost saving, or 11 organizational needs, so long as the base of the pay grade for the new position does 12 not exceed the base of the pay grade for the existing positions by more than 10%, 13 the position remains in the same County department, and the Controller certifies 14 that funds are available for the change; and 15 16 WHEREAS, the Personnel Officer is proposing a certain change to the number and 17 classification of positions approved in the annual budget and appropriation 18 ordinance for the current fiscal year to meet a department’s recruitment, cost 19 saving, or organizational needs, and the base of the pay grade for the new position 20 exceeds the base of the pay grade for the existing position by more than 10%; and 21 22 WHEREAS, the positions for which the number or classification are proposed will 23 remain in the same County department, and the Controller has certified that funds 24 are available for the changes; now, therefore, 25 26 SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the County Council of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, 27 That it approves the amendment of the Personnel Officer’s Pay Plan for the Classified 28 Services for Fiscal Year 2026 dated July 1, 2025, adding the following two pay scales: 29 30 “(h) Police Department employees. 31 32 *** 33 34 (3) Beginning the first full pay period on or after July 1, 2025, for employees in the 35 classified service whose pay grades are designated “P-5” and “P-6”, the annual pay 36 schedule is: 37 38 POLICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES (P) PAY SCHEDULE 39 Grade Minimum Maximum P-5 $121,992 $233,210 P-6 $134,191 $263,526” 40 41 SECTION 2. And be it further enacted, That Section(s) of the Anne Arundel County 42 Code (2005, as amended) read as follows: [PAGE 29] Bill No. 77-25 Page No. 3 1 ARTICLE 7. PUBLIC ETHICS 2 3 TITLE 6. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE 4 5 7-6-101. Persons required to file statements. 6 7 (a) Generally. Any and all individuals in the following chart shall file with the Ethics 8 Commission the statements provided for in this title: 9 **** Executive Branch **** Police Fiscal Operations and Management Administrator POLICE MAJOR (CLASSIFIED SERVICE) **** 10 11 SECTION 3. And be it further enacted, That, in accordance with § 6-1-110 of the Anne 12 Arundel County Code (2005, as amended), this Ordinance shall approve a decrease of one 13 Police Communications Operator II position and one Office Support Assistant I position 14 from the number of positions approved in these classifications in the Police Department as 15 part of the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the current fiscal year, and an 16 increase of one Management Assistant I position and one Office Support Specialist position 17 to the positions approved in these classifications in the Police Department as part of the 18 Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the current fiscal year. 19 20 SECTION 4. And be it further enacted, That this Ordinance shall take effect 45 days 21 from the date it becomes law. [PAGE 30] ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND OFFICE OF THE BUDGET BILL NUMBER: 77-25 . INTRO. DATE: September 2, 2025 FISCAL NOTE BILL: AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING: PERSONNEL – PAY PLAN – POSITIONS IN THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE – PUBLIC ETHICS – FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE SUMMARY OF LEGISLATION The purpose of this legislation is to approve an addition to the Personnel Officer’s pay plan for the classified service for the current fiscal year; decrease certain positions in the classified service and increase certain positions in the classified service. This legislation decreases one Police Communications Operator II position and one Office Support Assistant I position, while increasing one Management Assistant I position and one Office Support Specialist position in the Police Department. In addition, the legislation creates two new pay grades within the classified service of the Personnel Office's pay plan: a P-5, which is equivalent to a Police Major (Exempt), and a P-6, which is equivalent to a Police Deputy Chief. This legislation only creates the new pay grades and does not place any positions into the newly created pay grades. FISCAL IMPACT This legislation will add two new pay grades as designated “P-5” and “P-6” to the classified with the following annual pay schedule: Grade Minimum Maximum P-5 $121,992 $233,210 P-6 $134,191 $263,526 The decrease and increase of certain positions in the classified service are summarized in Exhibit 1. A decrease of one Police Communications Operator II position and one Office Support Assistant I position, and an increase of one Management Assistant I position and one Office Support Specialist position will have an annualized total cost of $18,362 including salary and benefits. All costs are reflective of the minimum salary of the grade. [PAGE 31] Exhibit 1. Position Elimination and Addition - Police Department Position Classification Change Grade Min. Salary Benefits Total Cost Police Communications Operator II -1 LM11 $53,539 $31,408 $84,947 Management Assistant I +1 NR15 $59,613 $33,609 $93,222 Office Support Assistant I -1 OS2 $34,362 $24,457 $58,819 Office Support Specialist +1 OS6 $41,766 $27,140 $68,906 The total costs associated with these proposed changes are not reflected in the FY2026 Budget. The Office of the Budget will continue to monitor departmental spending to ensure these modest additional costs are absorbed by existing appropriations. If additional appropriation is needed, that would be addressed in a future appropriation bill if necessary. 8/25/2025 __________________________ _______________ Chris Trumbauer Date Budget Officer Prepared by: Bo Zhou cc: Billie Penley, Controller [PAGE 33] Office of the County Executive STEUART PITTMAN ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY GOVERNMENT RELATIONS OFFICE Legislative and Fiscal Summary of Administration Legislation To: Members, Anne Arundel County Council From: Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Affairs /s/ Date: September 2, 2025 Subject: Bill No. 77-25 – Personnel – Pay Plan – Positions in the Classified Service – Public Ethics – Financial Disclosure This summary was prepared by the Anne Arundel County Government Relations Office for use by members of the Anne Arundel County Council during consideration of Bill No. 77-25. Summary This legislation, brought at the request of the Administration on behalf of the Office of Personnel, approves an addition to the Personnel Officer’s pay plan for the classified service for the current fiscal year. It decreases certain positions in the classified service and increases certain positions in the classified service. This legislation decreases one Police Communications Operator II position (LM11) and one Office Support Assistant I position (OS2), while increasing one Management Assistant I position (NR15) and one Office Support Specialist position (OS6) in the Police Department. In addition, the legislation creates two new pay grades within the classified service of the Personnel Office's pay plan: a P-5, which is equivalent to a Police Major (Exempt), and a P-6, which is equivalent to a Police Deputy Chief. This legislation only creates the new pay grades; it does not place any positions into the newly created pay grades. Purpose The purpose of this Bill is to approve an addition to the Personnel Officer’s pay plan for the classified service for the current fiscal year and create two new pay grades within the classified service of the Personnel Officer’s pay plan. Fiscal Impact Please see the Fiscal Note the Budget Office has prepared for an explanation of the fiscal impact of this Bill. Note: This Legislative and Fiscal Summary provides a synopsis of the legislation as introduced. It does not address subsequent amendments to the legislation. [PAGE 34] Legislative and Fiscal Summary of Administration Legislation - Bill No. 77-25 Page No. 2 Additional Information The Government Relations Office is available to answer any additional questions regarding this Bill. Specific questions should be directed to Lori Blair Klasmeier, Office of Law, or Jacqueline Atkinson, Office of Personnel. Thank you. cc: Honorable Steuart Pittman, County Executive Christine Anderson, Chief Administrative Officer Jenny Proebstle, Chief of Staff Gregory Swain, County Attorney Chris Trumbauer, Budget Officer Anne Budwoski, Personnel Officer Billie Penley, Controller [PAGE 35] COUNTY COUNCIL OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND Legislative Session 2025, Legislative Day No. 16 Resolution No. 22-25 Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair (by request of the County Executive) By the County Council, September 2, 2025 1 RESOLUTION confirming the adoption of the Anne Arundel County Hazard 2 Mitigation Plan – 2025 Update 3 4 WHEREAS, pursuant to federal law, 44 CFR 201.6 requires that, to be eligible to 5 receive certain federal grants, a local government must have a hazard mitigation 6 plan representing the jurisdiction’s commitment to reduce risks from natural 7 hazards; and 8 9 WHEREAS, the federal regulation also provides that the plan must be formally 10 adopted by the governing body of the jurisdiction; and 11 12 WHEREAS, the County’s Office of Emergency Management has prepared the 13 Anne Arundel County Hazard Mitigation Plan – 2025 Update (the “Plan”) in 14 accordance with federal law and regulations; and 15 16 WHEREAS, the County Executive has issued Executive Order No. 68 adopting the 17 Plan as Anne Arundel County’s hazard mitigation plan as required under federal 18 law and regulations, and, pursuant to § 1014 of the County Charter, the County 19 Executive has referred this action to the County Council for their confirmation; 20 now, therefore, be it 21 22 Resolved by the County Council of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, That it hereby 23 confirms the County Executive’s adoption of the Anne Arundel County Hazard Mitigation 24 Plan – 2025 Update as Anne Arundel County’s hazard mitigation plan as required by 25 federal law and regulations; and be it further 26 27 Resolved, That a copy of this Resolution be sent to County Executive Steuart Pittman. [PAGE 36] ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND OFFICE OF THE BUDGET RES. NUMBER: 22-25 INTRO. DATE: Sept 2, 2025 FISCAL NOTE RESOLUTION: CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF THE ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN – 2025 UPDATE SUMMARY OF LEGISLATION Pursuant to federal law (44 CFR 201.6) to be eligible to receive certain federal grants, a local government must have a hazard mitigation plan representing the jurisdiction’s commitment to reduce risks from natural hazards; and the plan must be formally adopted by the governing body of the jurisdiction. The purpose of this resolution is to confirm the adoption of Anne Arundel County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan – 2025 Update as required under federal law and regulations. The County Executive has referred this action to the County Council for their confirmation pursuant to § 1014 of the County Charter. FISCAL IMPACT The County is eligible to receive certain federal grants that require a locally adopted hazard mitigation plan. __________________________ _8_/2_5_/_2_0_2_5_______ Chris Trumbauer Date Budget Officer Prepared by: Marijke Hannam, Budget Analyst cc: Billie Penley, Controller [PAGE 37] Office of the County Executive STEUART PITTMAN ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY GOVERNMENT RELATIONS OFFICE Legislative and Fiscal Summary of Administration Legislation To: Members, Anne Arundel County Council From: Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Affairs /s/ Date: September 2, 2025 Subject: Res. No. 22-25 – Resolution Confirming the Adoption of the Anne Arundel County Hazard Mitigation Plan – 2025 Update This summary was prepared by the Anne Arundel County Government Relations Office for use by members of the Anne Arundel County Council during consideration of Resolution No. 22-25. Summary The purpose of this Resolution is to confirm the County Executive’s adoption of the Anne Arundel County Hazard Mitigation Plan – 2025 Update as Anne Arundel County’s hazard mitigation Plan as required by federal law and regulations. 44 CFR 201.6 requires that a local government must have a hazard mitigation Plan representing the jurisdiction’s commitment to reduce risks from natural hazards in order to be eligible to receive certain federal grants. The federal regulation also provides that the Plan must be formally adopted by the governing body of the jurisdiction. The County’s Office of Emergency Management (“OEM”) has prepared the Anne Arundel County Hazard Mitigation Plan – 2025 Update (the “Plan”) and the County Executive has issued Executive Order No. 68 adopting the Plan as Anne Arundel County’s hazard mitigation Plan, as required under federal law and regulations. Pursuant to § 1014 of the County Charter, the County Executive has referred this action to the County Council for its confirmation. The Anne Arundel County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) update is a blueprint to reduce the impact of future disasters by identifying hazards, assessing risks, and outlining mitigation projects and policies. It was developed by a Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee (HMPC), which included county agencies, partners, and the Town of Highland Beach. Community involvement is a core component of the HMP update. The County actively solicited public input on the draft Plan through various channels, including online surveys, library displays, and public meetings. This public feedback helped identify and prioritize mitigation Note: This Legislative and Fiscal Summary provides a synopsis of the legislation as introduced. It does not address subsequent amendments to the legislation. [PAGE 38] Legislative and Fiscal Summary of Administration Legislation - Res. No. 22--25 Page No. 2 actions and projects The previous HMPs for Anne Arundel County were developed in 2006, 2012, and 2018. The five-year update is required by the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 to maintain eligibility for federal mitigation grant funding. The 2025 HMP has three primary goals: 1. Protect life and property: Safeguard against future disaster impacts by reducing potential damages and economic losses. 2. Secure grant funding: Ensure the county remains eligible for federal grants, including pre-disaster and post-disaster funding. 3. Increase community resilience: Build a stronger community through more effective response and recovery efforts after disaster events. The HMPC used a Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) to determine how natural hazards might affect the county. The Plan is divided into several sections: ● Section 1: Community Profile: Details the county's physical and demographic characteristics, including geography, hydrography, development, and land use. ● Section 2: Planning Process: Explains the history and regulatory requirements of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 and describes stakeholder involvement in the update. ● Section 3: Risk Assessment: Quantifies the hazards most likely to affect the county and analyzes their potential impact on people, property, and the environment. ● Section 4: Capability Assessment: Summarizes the programs and resources available to support the Plan's implementation. ● Section 5: Mitigation Strategy: Lists the updated mitigation actions and projects designed to achieve the Plan's goals. ● Section 6: Plan Maintenance: Describes the process for monitoring, evaluating, and updating the Plan over its five-year cycle. ● Section 7: Approval and Adoption: Provides details on the steps needed for FEMA approval and formal adoption by the county's legislative body. The Plan appendices include supporting documentation, calculations, and methodologies used in the Planning process. Purpose The purpose of this Resolution is to confirm the County Executive’s adoption of the Anne Arundel County Hazard Mitigation Plan – 2025 Update as Anne Arundel County’s hazard mitigation Plan as required by federal law and regulations. Fiscal Impact Please see the Fiscal Note the Budget Office has prepared for an exPlanation of the fiscal impact of this Bill. Additional Information The Government Relations Office is available to answer any additional questions regarding this Bill. Specific questions should be directed to Lori Blair Klasmeier, Office of Law, or Preeti Emrick, Office of Emergency Management. Thank you. cc: Honorable Steuart Pittman, County Executive [PAGE 39] Legislative and Fiscal Summary of Administration Legislation - Res. No. 22-25 Page No. 3 Christine Anderson, Chief Administrative Officer Jenny Proebstle, Chief of Staff Gregory Swain, County Attorney Chris Trumbauer, Budget Officer Preeti Emrick, Director, Office of Emergency Management [PAGE 40] COUNTY COUNCIL OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND Legislative Session 2025, Legislative Day No. 16 Resolution No. 23-25 Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair (by request of the County Executive) By the County Council, September 2, 2025 1 RESOLUTION approving the appointment of a Severn River Commission member 2 3 WHEREAS, the County Council of Anne Arundel County established the Severn 4 River Commission in Resolution No. 130-84, and reestablished the Commission in 5 Resolution No. 47-89; and 6 7 WHEREAS, Resolution No. 47-89 provides that, subject to confirmation by the 8 County Council, the County Executive shall appoint seven voting members to the 9 Severn River Commission, at least five of whom are residents of the Severn River 10 Watershed; and 11 12 WHEREAS, Resolution No. 47-89 further provides that each member of the Severn 13 River Commission shall serve a term of three years from the date of appointment; 14 and 15 16 WHEREAS, there is a vacancy on the Severn River Commission; and 17 18 WHEREAS, the County Executive has appointed Robert J. vom Saal, a resident of 19 the Severn River Watershed, for a term beginning September 15, 2025, and ending 20 on September 14, 2028; and 21 22 WHEREAS, the County Council finds that Robert J. vom Saal meets the eligibility 23 requirements under Resolution No. 47-89, and is qualified to serve on the Severn 24 River Commission; now, therefore, be it 25 26 Resolved by the County Council of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, That it confirms 27 the appointment of Robert J. vom Saal, a resident of the Severn River Watershed, to serve 28 on the Severn River Commission for a term beginning September 15, 2025, and ending on 29 September 14, 2028; and be it further 30 31 Resolved, That copies of this Resolution be sent to County Executive Steuart Pittman; 32 and Kurt Riegel, Chair of the Severn River Commission. [PAGE 41] Office of the County Executive STEUART PITTMAN ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY GOVERNMENT RELATIONS OFFICE Legislative and Fiscal Summary of Administration Legislation To: Members, Anne Arundel County Council From: Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Affairs /s/ Date: September 2, 2025 Subject: Res. No. 23 -25 – Resolution Approving the Appointment Of a Severn River Commission Member This summary was prepared by the Anne Arundel County Government Relations Office for use by members of the Anne Arundel County Council during consideration of Resolution No. 23-25. Summary This Resolution, requested by the Administration, approves the appointment of Robert J. vom Saal to serve on the Severn River Commission for a term beginning September 15, 2025, and ending on September 14, 2028. The County Council established the Severn River Commission in Resolution No. 130-84, and reestablished the Commission in Resolution No. 47-89. The Commission provides counsel and advice to Anne Arundel County, the City of Annapolis, and the State of Maryland. Its duties include initiating and recommending policies and regulations to enhance and protect the natural, historic and scenic quality of the Severn River watershed; reviewing studies, policies, and rules formulated by federal, State and local government agencies that concern the Severn River watershed, and to comment on such proposals as appropriate; reviewing and making recommendations concerning the implementation of the studies entitled "Maryland Scenic River: The Severn" and "A Greenway Strategy for Weems Creek.” The Commission is also charged with reviewing and making recommendations on federal, State, County and local programs, regulations, and public and private projects, including land use and development proposals, which the Commission believes may have an impact on the Severn River watershed, and preparing a written biannual report outlining the activities, goals and accomplishments of the Commission which shall be submitted to both the Anne Arundel County Council and the Annapolis City Council in January. Resolution No. 47-89 provides that, subject to confirmation by the County Council, the County Executive shall appoint seven voting members to the Severn River Commission, at least Note: This Legislative and Fiscal Summary provides a synopsis of the legislation as introduced. It does not address subsequent amendments to the legislation. [PAGE 42] Legislative and Fiscal Summary of Administration Legislation - Res. No. 23-25 Page No. 2 five of whom are residents of the Severn River Watershed. Robert J. vom Saal is a resident of the Severn River Watershed and has been nominated by the County Executive for appointment to the Commission. Purpose The purpose of this Resolution is to approve the appointment of Robert J. vom Saal to serve on the Severn River Commission for a term beginning September 15, 2025, and ending on September 14, 2028. Fiscal Impact There is no fiscal impact anticipated. Additional Information The Government Relations Office is available to answer any additional questions regarding this Bill. Specific questions should be directed to Lori Blair Klasmeier, Office of Law, or Tom Ni, County Executive’s Office. Thank you. cc: Honorable Steuart Pittman, County Executive Christine Anderson, Chief Administrative Officer Jenny Proebstle, Chief of Staff Gregory Swain, County Attorney Tom Ni [PAGE 43] COUNTY COUNCIL OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND Legislative Session 2025, Legislative Day No. 16 Resolution No. 24-25 Introduced by Ms. Hummer By the County Council, September 2, 2025 1 RESOLUTION nominating a member to serve on the Anne Arundel County 2 Community Reinvestment and Repair Commission 3 4 WHEREAS, § 3-6-101 of the Boards, Commissions, and Similar Boards 5 establishes a Community Reinvestment and Repair Commission (the 6 “Commission”); and 7 8 WHEREAS, § 3-6-102 provides that the duties of the Commission are, in general, 9 to develop and administers a public grant application process for interested parties 10 to apply for grant funding from the Community Reinvestment and Repair Special 11 Revenue Fund; and 12 13 WHEREAS, § 3-6-103(a)(ii) provides that citizen members are to be nominated to 14 the Commission by the Anne Arundel County Council; and 15 16 WHEREAS, the County Council Jacquetta Jacobs, an Arundel County citizen, is 17 qualified to serve on the Commission; now, therefore, be it 18 19 Resolved by the County Council of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, That it hereby 20 approves the nomination of Jacquetta Jacobs to serve as a member of the Community 21 Reinvestment and Repair Commission; and be it further 22 23 Resolved, That copies of this Resolution be sent to Steuart Pittman, County Executive; 24 and Jacquetta Jacobs, nominee. [PAGE 44] AMENDMENT TO BILL NO. 65-25 (Finance, Taxation, and Budget – Real Property Taxes – Homeowners Property Tax Credit Program – Total Real Property Tax) September 2, 2025 Introduced by Ms. Pickard and Ms. Hummer Amendment No. 1 On page 1 of the proposed bill, in line 2, after the second instance of “Tax”, insert “– Calculation of Local Supplement”; in line 5, after the semi-colon, insert “modifying the calculation of the local supplement to the Homeowners Property Tax Credit Program;”; and, in line 8, after “§ 4-2-204(a)(5)”, insert “and (c)”. On page 2, after line 2, insert: “(c) Calculation. Unless eligible for enhancement under subsection (d), the local supplement to the Homeowners Property Tax Credit Program is the difference between the amount of the property tax credit as calculated under the Tax-Property Article, § 9-104(g), of the State Code and the amount of the property tax credit as calculated by determining the total real property tax on a dwelling, less the following percentage of the combined income of the homeowner: (1) 0% of the 1st [[$4,000]] $16,000 of combined income; (2) [[0% of the 2nd $4,000 of combined income; (3) 0% of the 3rd $4,000 of combined income; (4)]] 3% of the [[4th]] NEXT $4,000 of combined income; [[(5)]](3) 7% of the [[5th]] NEXT $4,000 of combined income; and [[(6)]](4) 9% of combined income over [[$20,000]] $24,000.”. (This amendment modifies the calculation of the local supplement to the Homeowners Property Tax Credit Program.) [PAGE 45] AMENDMENT TO BILL NO. 65-25 (Finance, Taxation, and Budget – Real Property Taxes – Homeowners Property Tax Credit Program – Total Real Property Tax) September 2, 2025 Introduced by Ms. Rodvien Amendment No. 2 On page 1 of the proposed bill, in line 2, after the second instance of “Tax”, insert “ – Calculation of Local Supplement”; in line 5, after the semi-colon, insert “modifying the calculation of the local supplement to the Homeowners Property Tax Credit Program;”; and, in line 8, after “§ 4-2-204(a)(5)”, insert “and (c)”. On page 2, after line 2, insert: “(c) Calculation. Unless eligible for enhancement under subsection (d), the local supplement to the Homeowners Property Tax Credit Program is the difference between the amount of the property tax credit as calculated under the Tax-Property Article, § 9-104(g), of the State Code and the amount of the property tax credit as calculated by determining the total real property tax on a dwelling, less the following percentage of the combined income of the homeowner: (1) 0% of the 1st [[$4,000]] $20,000 of combined income; (2) [[0% of the 2nd $4,000 of combined income; (3) 0% of the 3rd $4,000 of combined income; (4)]] 3% of the [[4th]] NEXT [[$4,000]] $8,000 of combined income; [[(5)]](3) 7% of the [[5th]] NEXT $4,000 of combined income; and [[(6)]](4) 9% of combined income over [[$20,000]] $32,000.”. (This amendment modifies the calculation of the local supplement to the Homeowners Property Tax Credit Program by fully adjusting for inflation the income tiers specified in Section 4-2- 204(c)in the County Code subject to the maximum of $60,000 set forth in State Code 9-104(j)(1).)