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COUNTY COUNCIL OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND
AGENDA
Legislative Session 2026, Legislative Day No. 2
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 – 7:00 P.M.
County Council Chambers
44 Calvert Street
Annapolis, Maryland
A. Call to Order
B. Invocation (Leadbetter)
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
January 5, 2026 – Legislative Day No. 1
January 5, 2026 – Closed Session
I. Introduction of Bills
BILL NO. 7-26 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Current Expense Budget –
Supplementary Appropriations – FOR the purpose of making supplementary
appropriations from unanticipated revenues to certain offices, departments, institutions,
boards, commissions or other agencies in the general fund and to certain special funds of
the County government for the current fiscal year; and generally relating to transferring
appropriations of funds and making supplementary appropriations of funds to the current
expense budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair
(by request of the County Executive)
BILL NO. 8-26 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Current Expense Budget – Board of
Education – Supplementary Appropriation and Transfers of Funds – FOR the purpose of
transferring appropriations of funds between certain offices, departments, institutions,
boards, commissions or other agencies in the general fund; making supplementary
appropriations from unanticipated revenues to the Local Education Fund for the current
fiscal year; and generally relating to transferring and reducing appropriations of funds and

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Agenda
January 20, 2026
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supplementary appropriations of funds in the current expense budget for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 2026.
Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair
(by request of the County Executive)
BILL NO. 9-26 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Zoning – Conditional Uses – Battery
Energy Storage Systems – FOR the purpose of defining “battery energy storage system”;
allowing “battery energy storage system” as a conditional use in certain residential,
commercial, industrial, and mixed use districts; adding the conditional use requirements
for a “battery energy storage system” facility; providing for the expedited review of certain
projects; and generally relating to zoning.
Introduced by Ms. Fiedler
BILL NO. 10-26 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Boards, Commissions, and Similar
Bodies – Police Accountability Board – Training – FOR the purpose of modifying a
training requirement for voting members of the Police Accountability Board; and generally
relating to boards, commissions, and similar bodies.
Introduced by Ms. Hummer
J. Introduction of Resolutions
RESOLUTION NO. 1-26 – RESOLUTION establishing an Ad Hoc Committee to study
and make recommendations on the implementation of a Project Labor Agreements policy
on certain County-funded construction projects
Introduced by Ms. Pickard and Ms. Hummer
K. Public Hearings and Call of Bills and Resolutions for Final Reading and/or Vote
BILL NO. 92-25 (As Amended)(Amendment(s) Proposed) – AN ORDINANCE
concerning: Subdivision and Development – Zoning – Cottage Home Development – FOR
the purpose of establishing development requirements for cottage home developments;
providing for the site and density requirement for cottage home developments; providing
for the infrastructure and amenity requirements for cottage home communities; defining
“dwelling unit, cottage home”; providing for parking requirements for cottage home
developments; permitting cottage home developments in certain residential districts; and
generally relating to subdivision and development and zoning.
Introduced by Mr. Smith
BILL NO. 97-25 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Boards, Commissions, and Similar
Bodies – Veterans Affairs Commission – FOR the purpose of changing the name of the
“Anne Arundel County Veterans Affairs Commission” to the “Anne Arundel County
Commission for Veterans and Military Families”; defining “military family”, “United
States Armed Forces”, and “veteran”; modifying the purposes, composition, terms of the
members, and powers and duties of the Commission; and generally relating to boards,
commissions, and similar bodies.
Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair
(by request of the County Executive)
and by Ms. Pickard, Ms. Fiedler, Mr. Smith, Ms. Hummer

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Agenda
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BILL NO. 98-25 (Amendment(s) Proposed) – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Public
Works – Traffic – Zoning – Signs – FOR the purpose of authorizing the Director of the
Department of Public Works to place certain permanent directional signs in a County right-
of-way under certain circumstances; repealing certain signage provisions; revising the
definition of “sign”; defining certain types of signs and sign-related terms; setting forth the
purpose and intent for the regulation of signs; adding a grandfathering provision applicable
to certain applications for signs; allowing signs in existence as of a certain date to remain
in place under certain circumstances; establishing criteria for the replacement or alteration
of certain signs in existence as of a certain date; establishing general provisions related to
signs; requiring the Planning and Zoning Officer to prepare illustrations and graphic
representations to assist in the application of the subtitle; exempting certain signs from
certain permit and other requirements; requiring permits for certain signs; prohibiting the
placement of certain types of signs; establishing the criteria for location of signs; setting
forth methods for measurement of sign area and height; establishing standards for certain
permanent signs; establishing regulations for and prohibitions of certain signs in County
and private rights-of-way; establishing time, place, and manner criteria for temporary signs
on private property; setting forth the allowable types, size, and location of certain
freestanding and building signs by zoning district or use of a property; allowing a developer
of certain developments to submit a signage program for approval to the Office of Planning
and Zoning; and generally relating to public works and zoning.
Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair
(by request of the County Executive)
BILL NO. 99-25 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Subdivision and Development –
Agricultural Land Preservation – Disclosure of Right to Farm – FOR the purpose of
defining “agricultural operation”, “generally accepted agricultural management practices”,
and “nuisance”; establishing a right to farm in Anne Arundel County; providing certain
protections to agricultural operations from nuisance lawsuits under certain conditions;
promoting and preserving farm lands and practices; providing notice regarding agricultural
operations to purchasers of real property in an RA or RLD zoning district or within 500
feet of an agricultural operation; providing for civil penalties for violation of the notice
provisions; establishing a complaint resolution process; and generally relating to
subdivision and development.
Introduced by Ms. Leadbetter
BILL NO. 101-25 (Amendment(s) Proposed) – AN ORDINANCE concerning: General
Provisions – Public Works – Landlord-Tenant Eviction – FOR the purpose of defining
certain terms related to landlord-tenant eviction; providing for the purpose and applicability
of the new title; establishing notice requirements for the eviction of tenants; providing for
the storage and disposition of a tenant’s belongings upon eviction; establishing penalties
for violating any provision of the new title; and generally relating to landlord-tenant
evictions and public works.
Introduced by Ms. Hummer

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Agenda
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RESOLUTION NO. 36-25 (Amendment Proposed) – RESOLUTION proposing an
amendment to the Charter of Anne Arundel County to create an office, known as the Office
of Multi-Cultural Affairs, and an officer, known as the Multi-Cultural Affairs Officer, as
part of the Executive Branch
Introduced by Mr. Smith
BILL NO. 100-25 (Amendment Proposed) – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Purchasing
– Procurement – Project Labor Agreements – FOR the purpose of establishing
requirements for the use of Project Labor Agreements on certain County-funded
construction projects; promoting fair labor standards, local hiring, and workforce
development opportunities for County residents; and generally relating to purchasing.
Introduced by Mr. Smith
L. Other Business
M. Adjournment
ACCESSIBILITY POLICY
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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
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programs/county-council-meeting-participation.

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ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY AUDITOR
To: Councilmembers, Anne Arundel County Council
From: Office of the County Auditor
Date: January 16, 2026
Subject: County Auditor’s Review of Legislation for the January 20, 2026 Council Meeting
Bill 97-25: Boards, Summary of Legislation
Commissions, and
This bill amends the County’s Code to reflect State legislation approved
Similar Bodies –
Veterans Affairs during the 2024 Maryland General Assembly Session relating to
Commission Veterans. These modifications include the addition of certain definitions,
renaming the Anne Arundel County Veterans Affairs Commission to the
Anne Arundel County Commission for Veterans and Military Families
(Commission), changing affiliation requirements, and adding two
members to the Commission, and expanding the comprehensive nature of
the Commission’s purpose and duties. The Commission requested the
introduction of this legislation.
Review of Fiscal Impact
We concur with the Fiscal Note provided by the Administration that this
bill has no anticipated fiscal effect on the County.
Bill 98-25: Public Summary of Legislation
Works – Traffic –
Zoning – Signs This bill repeals and adds new language to Title 3 of Article 18 (Planning
and Zoning) and amends Article 13 (Public Works) to comprehensively
update the County’s regulations regarding permanent and temporary
signs. The legislation aims to modernize the County Code to address new
sign types, accommodate zoning changes, and ensure constitutionality
following Supreme Court rulings that require content-neutral regulation
of signage. Key provisions include revised definitions for different types
of signs, new methods for measuring sign area, updated allowances for
sign size and location, and specific regulations for temporary signs.
Review of Fiscal Impact
We concur with the Administration's fiscal note that this bill has no
anticipated effect on the County’s operating budget.
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COUNTY COUNCIL OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND
Minutes of
Legislative Session 2026, Legislative Day No. 1
January 5, 2026 – 7:00 P.M.
The County Council meeting was called to order by Chair Hummer at 7:05 P.M. It was
opened with the Invocation given by Ms. Rodvien, and was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was held in the County Council Chambers in Annapolis, Maryland. There were
approximately 45 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
Lisa Rodvien Sixth District
Shannon Leadbetter Seventh District
Meredith Beach, Legislative Counsel, was present. The County Auditor’s Office was
represented by Louis Duncan, Executive Manager.
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 two submissions for Invitation to Audience
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 at Invitation to Audience:
Kyle Nembhard, Glen Burnie
Stephanie Kimball, Attorney, on behalf of Linda Scheffy Royster and Steven Scheffy
Matt Minahan, Edgewater, on behalf of GAN
Michael Brown, Glen Burnie
There was no one else present who wished to speak, and the Invitation to Audience was
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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 December 15, 2025,
Legislative Day No. 23, were approved.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS
BILL NO. 1-26 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: General Development Plan – Region 6 Plan –
FOR the purpose of adopting the “Anne Arundel County Region 6 Plan”, as amended by
this Ordinance, the region plan for Region Planning Area No. 6, covering Crownsville and
parts of Millersville, which includes visions, themes, goals, policies, planned land use
maps, and implementation strategies for Region 6; amending “Plan2040”, the County’s
General Development Plan, by the “Anne Arundel County Region 6 Plan”, as amended by
this Ordinance; and generally relating to the “Anne Arundel County Region 6 Plan”.
Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair
(by request of the County Executive)
BILL NO. 2-26 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Comprehensive Zoning – Region 6 – FOR the
purpose of repealing certain comprehensive zoning maps for Region Planning Area No. 6;
adopting the Anne Arundel County Digital Zoning Layer for Region Planning Area No. 6,
covering Crownsville and parts of Millersville; and generally relating to comprehensive
zoning.
Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair
(by request of the County Executive)
BILL NO. 3-26 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: General Development Plan – Region 8 Plan –
FOR the purpose of adopting the “Anne Arundel County Region 8 Plan”, as amended by
this Ordinance, the region plan for Region Planning Area No. 8, covering Davidsonville,
Harwood, Lothian, Owensville, Owings, Waysons Corner, and parts of Friendship and
Edgewater, which includes visions, themes, goals, policies, planned land use maps, and
implementation strategies for Region 8; amending “Plan2040”, the County’s General
Development Plan, by the “Anne Arundel County Region 8 Plan”, as amended by this
Ordinance; and generally relating to the “Anne Arundel County Region 8 Plan”.
Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair
(by request of the County Executive)
BILL NO. 4-26 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Comprehensive Zoning – Region 8 – FOR the
purpose of repealing certain comprehensive zoning maps for Region Planning Area No. 8;
adopting the Anne Arundel County Digital Zoning Layer for Region Planning Area No. 8,
covering Davidsonville, Harwood, Lothian, Owensville, Owings, Waysons Corner, and
parts of Friendship and Edgewater; and generally relating to comprehensive zoning.
Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair

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(by request of the County Executive)
BILL NO. 5-26 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Zoning – Moderately Priced Dwelling Units –
Density Bonus – Moratorium – FOR the purpose of establishing a temporary moratorium
on the requirement for Moderately Priced Dwelling Units and density bonuses for any new
development within a certain area; and generally relating to zoning.
Introduced by Ms. Fiedler
BILL NO. 6-26 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Zoning – Industrial Districts – Indoor Rifle,
Pistol, Skeet, and Archery Ranges – FOR the purpose of allowing an indoor rifle, pistol,
skeet, or archery range as a special exception use in W1, W2, and W3 industrial districts;
and generally relating to zoning.
Introduced by Mr. Volke
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CALL OF BILLS FOR FINAL READING AND/OR VOTE
BILL NO. 91-25 (As Amended)
The Chair called for Bill No. 91-25, as amended, An Ordinance concerning: Finance,
Taxation, and Budget – Real Property Taxes – Clean Energy Loan Program – For the purpose of
adding a definition for “environmental remediation project” and “resiliency project”; allowing the
Clean Energy Loan Program to be used for refinancing of loans; allowing the Clean Energy Loan
Program to be used for water efficiency projects, environmental remediation projects, and
resiliency projects; increasing the maximum loan amount to $50,000 setting loan minimums for
residential and commercial properties; allowing the Clean Energy Loan Program to be used on any
type of property; expanding the qualifying costs and qualifying projects for the Clean Energy Loan
Program; and generally related to finance, taxation, and budget; and the Administrative Officer
read a portion of the title.
Ms. Rodvien explained the background and purpose of the bill.
Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Relations, was accompanied by Brian Schenck,
Financial Services Manager, Kristina Alexander, Director of Operations, Resilience Authority, and
Kelly Kenney, Supervising County Attorney.
The Administration supports.
The Chair called for the public hearing on Bill No. 91-25, as amended.
The Administrative Officer stated there was one submission for Bill No. 91-25, as
amended, of written testimony received through the online testimony tool, which was shared with
the Council and posted on the County Council website.
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The Chair called for Bill No. 91-25, as amended, An Ordinance concerning: Finance,
Taxation, and Budget – Real Property Taxes – Clean Energy Loan Program; and the
Administrative Officer read a portion of the title.
Mr. Volke asked a clarifying question about the Fiscal Note.
Mr. Schenck answered.
Ms. Fiedler asked about the tax credit positions.
Mr. Schenck responded.
There was further discussion of the bill.
Bill No. 91-25, as amended, was passed by the following roll call:
Aye – Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Hummer
Nay – Mr. Volke
BILL NO. 92-25 (As Amended)
The Chair called for Bill No. 92-25, as amended, An Ordinance concerning: Subdivision
and Development – Zoning – Cottage Home Development – For the purpose of establishing
development requirements for cottage home developments; providing for the site and density
requirement for cottage home developments; providing for the infrastructure and amenity
requirements for cottage home communities; defining “dwelling unit, cottage home”; providing
for parking requirements for cottage home developments; permitting cottage home developments
in certain residential districts; and generally relating to subdivision and development and zoning;
and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title.
Mr. Smith explained the background and purpose of the bill.
Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Relations, was accompanied by Lynn Miller,
Assistant Planning and Zoning Officer, Erin Karpewicz, CEO, ACDS, Chris Murphy, Engineer
Administrator, DPW, Andrew McCarra, Assistant Director Plan Review and Inspections, and
Kelly Kenney, Supervising County Attorney.
The Administration supports.
Mr. Volke asked for information on the timeline and demand for building the
developments.
Mr. Smith answered.
Mr. Volke asked clarifying questions about the developments.
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There was further discussion of the bill.
The Chair called for the public hearing on Bill No. 92-25, as amended.
The Administrative Officer stated there was one submission for Bill No. 92-25, as
amended, of written testimony received through the online testimony tool, which was shared with
the Council and posted on the County Council website.
The following persons spoke on Bill No. 92-25, as amended:
Amy Root, Odenton
Michael Brown, Glen Burnie
There was no one else present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
The Chair called for Bill No. 92-25, as amended, An Ordinance concerning: Subdivision
and Development – Zoning – Cottage Home Development; and the Administrative Officer read a
portion of the title.
Amendment No. 2
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
This amendment changes the density permitted in certain zones for cottage home
developments and requires access to a principal arterial road for cottage home developments in
R1 and R2.
Ms. Fiedler explained the amendment.
The Administration is comfortable with the amendment.
Ms. Pickard shared her thoughts on the amendment.
Ms. Fiedler spoke on the amendment.
On motion of Ms. Fiedler, seconded by Mr. Smith, Amendment No. 2 was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Aye – Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
The Chair stated that Bill No. 92-25, as amended, will be heard at the next Council Meeting
on January 20, 2026.

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BILL NO. 93-25 (As Amended)
The Chair called for Bill No. 93-25, as amended, An Ordinance concerning: Zoning – Uses
– Dog Day Care and Training Facilities – For the purpose of permitting dog day care and dog
training facilities in certain residential districts; permitting dog day care and dog training facilities
in commercial districts; permitting dog day care and dog training facilities in certain industrial
districts; permitting dog day care and dog training facilities in small business districts; 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 Lynn Miller,
Assistant Planning and Zoning Officer, and Kelly Kenney, Supervising County Attorney.
The Administration supports.
The Chair called for the public hearing on Bill No. 93-25, as amended.
The Administrative Officer stated there were two submissions for Bill No. 93-25, as
amended, 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. 93-25, as amended:
Samantha Miyamoto, Annapolis, Leash Free Living
Phil Hager, Annapolis
There was no one else present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
The Chair called for Bill No. 93-25, as amended, An Ordinance concerning: Zoning – Uses
– Dog Day Care and Training Facilities; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title.
Mr. Volke asked how the facilities will be affected by this bill.
Ms. Fiedler answered.
Bill No. 93-25, as amended, was passed by the following roll call:
Aye – Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
BILL NO. 94-25
The Chair called for Bill No. 94-25, An Ordinance concerning: Public Works – Utilities –
Right of Entry – Infrastructure Maintenance Fee – For the purpose of allowing employees of the

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Department of Public Works and contractors on behalf of the Department entry onto private land
in certain situations and to replace water service lines as required by State or federal law;
prohibiting persons from hindering, obstructing or refusing right-of-entry to said employees and
contractors; changing the name of the “environmental protection fee” to the “infrastructure
maintenance fee”; adding compliance with State or federal laws as an authorized use of the
infrastructure maintenance fee; 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 Erin Dey, Assistant
Director, DPW, Chris Murphy, Engineer Administrator, DPW, and Kelly Kenney, Supervising
County Attorney.
Mr. Hunt explained the background and purpose of the bill.
Mr. Volke asked clarifying questions.
Ms. Dey answered.
There was further discussion on the bill.
The Chair called for the public hearing on Bill No. 94-25.
The Administrative Officer stated there were no submissions of public testimony received
ahead of time for Bill No. 94-25.
The following persons spoke on Bill No. 94-25:
Michael Brown, Glen Burnie
Matt Minahan, Edgewater
There was no one else present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
The Chair called for Bill No. 94-25, An Ordinance concerning: Public Works – Utilities –
Right of Entry – Infrastructure Maintenance Fee; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of
the title.
Ms. Fiedler expressed her concern for the bill.
Ms. Rodvien spoke on the bill.
There was further discussion on the bill.
Bill No. 94-25 was passed by the following roll call:
Aye – Ms. Rodvien, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Ms. Hummer
Nay – Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler

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BILL NO. 95-25
The Chair called for Bill No. 95-25, An Ordinance concerning: Payment in Lieu of Taxes
– Little Patuxent Family, Gambrills, Maryland – For the purpose of approving exemptions from
County real property taxes for a certain property located in Gambrills, Maryland; authorizing the
County Executive to enter into a certain agreement for payment of a negotiated amount in lieu of
County real property taxes for a certain property located in Gambrills, Maryland; and providing
for the time and terms under which the tax exemptions will take effect; and the Administrative
Officer read a portion of the title.
Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Relations, was accompanied by Honora Sutor, Chief
Affordable Housing Officer, ACDS, Brian Schenck, Financial Services Manager, Finance
Department, and Kelly Kenney, Supervising County Attorney.
Mr. Hunt explained the background and purpose of the bill.
The Chair called for the public hearing on Bill No. 95-25.
The Administrative Officer stated there were no submissions of public testimony received
ahead of time for Bill No. 95-25.
There was no one present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
The Chair called for Bill No. 95-25, An Ordinance concerning: Payment in Lieu of Taxes
– Little Patuxent Family, Gambrills, Maryland; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of
the title.
Bill No. 95-25 was passed by the following roll call:
Aye – Ms. Rodvien, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Ms. Hummer
Nay – Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler
BILL NO. 96-25
The Chair called for Bill No. 96-25, An Ordinance concerning: Finance, Taxation, and
Budget – Real Property Taxes – Tax Credits – Public Safety Officer Property Tax Credit – For the
purpose of expanding the duration of the property tax credit to Public Safety Officers; and
generally relating to finance, taxation, and budget; and the Administrative Officer read a portion
of the title.
Mr. Smith explained the background and purpose of the bill.
Ms. Leadbetter spoke on the bill.

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Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Relations, was accompanied by Brian Schenck,
Financial Services Manager, Finance Department, Chris Trumbauer, Budget Officer, and Kelly
Kenney, Supervising County Attorney.
The Administration is comfortable with the bill.
Mr. Volke shared his support of the bill.
Ms. Pickard spoke on the bill.
There was further discussion on the bill.
The Chair called for the public hearing on Bill No. 96-25.
The Administrative Officer stated there was one submission for Bill No. 96-25 of written
testimony received through the online testimony tool, which was shared with the Council and
posted on the County Council website.
The following persons spoke on Bill No. 96-25:
Jay McCleave, Annapolis, Fraternal Order of Police
Mike Shier, Fraternal Order of Police
There was no one else present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
The Chair called for Bill No. 96-25, An Ordinance concerning: Finance, Taxation, and
Budget – Real Property Taxes – Tax Credits – Public Safety Officer Property Tax Credit; and the
Administrative Officer read a portion of the title.
Ms. Fiedler thanked the public safety officers who came to the meeting and explained her
support of the bill.
Bill No. 96-25 was passed by the following roll call:
Aye – Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Hummer
Nay – Ms. Rodvien
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CALL OF RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL READING AND/OR
VOTE
RESOLUTION NO. 33-25
The Chair called for Resolution No. 33-25, A Resolution approving the determination as
surplus and the terms of a private disposition of certain County-owned property on Dorsey Road
in Glen Burnie, Maryland; and the Administrative Officer read the title.

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Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Relations, was accompanied by Chris Daniels, Real
Estate Manager, Marni Watson, Program Specialist, Central Services/Real Estate, and Christine
Neiderer, Senior Assistant County Attorney.
Mr. Hunt explained the resolution.
Ms. Fiedler asked about taxes paid over the years.
Ms. Watson answered.
Mr. Volke clarified the amount to be reimbursed.
Ms. Watson responded.
The Chair stated the public hearing was closed for Resolution No. 33-25.
Mr. Volke explained his position on the resolution.
Resolution No. 33-25 was adopted by the following roll call:
Aye – Ms. Rodvien, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Ms. Hummer
Nay – Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler
RESOLUTION NO. 34-25
The Chair called for Resolution No. 34-25, A Resolution approving the use of funds from
Advance Land Acquisition Capital Project for the purchase of real properties in Edgewater,
Maryland, from Glebe Bay, LLP and Ardebella Fox, and in Harmans, Maryland, from Craig A.
Mercier; and the Administrative Officer read the title.
Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Relations, was accompanied by Chris Daniels, Real
Estate Manager, Kyle Ruef, Executive Director of Facilities, BOE, Erik Michelsen, DPW, Chris
Trumbauer, Budget Officer, and Christine Neiderer, Senior Assistant County Attorney.
Mr. Hunt explained the resolution.
Mr. Volke thanked the staff for their work and asked how the Administration dealt with
soil contamination.
Mr. Michelsen answered.
Mr. Volke asked clarifying questions
Mr. Michelsen responded.
There was further discussion on the resolution.

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The Chair stated the public hearing was closed for Resolution No. 34-25.
Mr. Volke asked to have an amendment created to remove the Harmans, Maryland property
from the resolution.
Ms. Pickard asked a clarifying question about the timeline for the votes.
Ms. Hummer answered.
Ms. Fiedler shared her request to have properties presented in separate resolutions in the
future.
Mr. Trumbauer responded.
Amendment No. 1
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
This amendment removes the Harmans, Maryland property from the acquisition.
On motion of Mr. Volke, seconded by Ms. Fiedler, Amendment No. 1 was defeated by the
following roll call vote:
Aye – Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler
Nay – Ms. Rodvien, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Ms. Hummer
Resolution No. 34-25 was adopted by the following roll call:
Aye – Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Ms. Hummer
Nay – Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler
RESOLUTION NO. 37-25
The Chair called for Resolution No. 37-25, A Resolution amending portions of Title 2 of
the Rules of Procedure of the County Council; and the Administrative Officer read the title.
Ms. Hummer explained the resolution.
The Chair called for the public hearing on Resolution No. 37-25.
The Administrative Officer stated there were no submissions of public testimony received
ahead of time for Resolution No. 37-25.
There was no one present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.

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The Chair called for Resolution No. 37-25, A Resolution amending portions of Title 2 of
the Rules of Procedure of the County Council; and the Administrative Officer read the title.
Resolution No. 37-25 was adopted by the following roll call:
Aye – Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
MOTION TO HOLD CLOSED SESSION
On motion by Ms. Rodvien, seconded by Mr. Smith, the motion to hold a closed session to
discuss a personnel matter was adopted by the following roll call vote:
Aye – Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, on motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Ms. Leadbetter, the
meeting adjourned at 9:12 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
By Anna Macaulay
For Kaley Schultze
Administrative Officer

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COUNTY COUNCIL OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND
Minutes of Closed Session
Monday, January 5, 2026
44 Calvert Street, Room 143
Annapolis, Maryland
A closed meeting was held on January 5, 2026 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 9:25pm 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
Lisa Rodvien – District 6
Shannon Leadbetter – District 7
Councilmember Rodvien 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 Council moved from the Chambers to Room 143 of the
Arundel Center.
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 closed session ended at
9:35pm.

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PROPOSED
COUNTY COUNCIL OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND
Legislative Session 2026, Legislative Day No. 2
Bill No. 7-26
Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair
(by request of the County Executive)
By the County Council, January 20, 2026
________________________________________________________________________
Introduced and first read on January 20, 2026
Public Hearing set for February 17, 2026
Bill Expires April 25, 2026
By Order: Kaley Schultze, Administrative Officer
________________________________________________________________________
A BILL ENTITLED
1 AN ORDINANCE concerning: Current Expense Budget –Supplementary Appropriations
2
3 FOR the purpose of making supplementary appropriations from unanticipated revenues to
4 certain offices, departments, institutions, boards, commissions or other agencies in the
5 general fund and to certain special funds of the County government for the current
6 fiscal year; and generally relating to transferring appropriations of funds and making
7 supplementary appropriations of funds to the current expense budget for the fiscal year
8 ending June 30, 2026.
9
10 BY amending: Current Expense Budget
11
12 WHEREAS, under Section 712 of the Charter, upon the recommendation of the
13 County Executive, the County Council may make supplementary appropriations
14 from revenues received from anticipated sources but in excess of budget estimates
15 and from revenues received from sources not anticipated in the budget for the
16 current fiscal year, provided that the Controller shall first certify in writing that such
17 funds are available for appropriation; and
18
19 WHEREAS, the County Executive has recommended the supplementary
20 appropriation of certain funds, and the Controller has certified in writing that such
21 funds are available for appropriation; now, therefore,
22
23 SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the County Council of Anne Arundel County, Maryland,
24 That the Current Expense Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, be and it is
25 hereby amended by making supplementary appropriations funds in the amounts set forth
26 from:

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Bill No. 7-26
Page No. 2
1 Unappropriated fund balance - General Fund $ 868,400
2 Unappropriated State grant revenue – Pimlico and Laurel
3 Race Course Grant Fund $ 178,600
4
5 and by making a supplementary appropriation of such funds to the below-listed
6 departments in the amounts set forth:
7
8 Chief Administrative Office – General Fund Appropriation
9 Management and Control
10 Grants, Contributions & Other $ 500,000
11
12 Health Department – General Fund Appropriation
13 Family Health Services
14 Personal Services $ 155,000
15 Contractual Services $ 119,400
16 Supplies & Materials $ 94,000
17
18 Laurel Race Track Community Benefit Fund
19 County Executive
20 Laurel Race Track Impact Aid
21 Grants, Contributions & Other $ 178,600
22
23 SECTION 2. And be it further enacted, That shall take effect from the date it becomes
24 law.

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ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND
OFFICE OF THE BUDGET
BILL NUMBER: 7-26 .
INTRO. DATE: Jan. 20, 2026
FISCAL NOTE
(Revised 1/14/2026)
BILL: Current Expense Budget – Supplementary Appropriations
SUMMARY OF LEGISLATION
This bill proposes amendments to the Operating Budget for fiscal year 2026. It appropriates
$868,400 from the unappropriated general fund balance left in reserve for federal funding
impacts, and $178,600 from the unappropriated balance in the Pimlico and Laurel Race Course
Grant Fund, for a total of $1,047,000.
Making Supplementary Appropriations:
● $500,000 in general funds is appropriated for the Chief Administrative Office to provide
emergency funds to the Anne Arundel County Food Bank for food distributions for
residents impacted by the federal government shutdown and the delay of SNAP benefits.
● $368,400 in general funds is appropriated for the Health Department for additional
contractual employees and related expenses to address increased workload resulting from
federal changes to the Medicaid eligibility process.
● $178,600 from the Pimlico and Laurel Race Course Grant Fund is appropriated to the
County Executive – Laurel Race Track Impact Aid to recognize additional aid provided
to Anne Arundel County under the provisions of House Bill 337 of 2025 (Chapter 403).
Exhibit 1 shows the details of these appropriations.
FISCAL IMPACT
Operating Budget – Personal Services: The supplemental appropriation to the Health Department
includes $155,000 in Personal Services for wages and benefits for five additional contractual
employees for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Operating Budget – Other Operating Costs: The supplemental appropriation includes $678,600
in for grants and $213,400 in other operating expenses.
Capital Budget: No effect.
Revenues: No effect.
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Indirect and future fiscal effects: The increases for the Health Department positions will be
ongoing. The five contractual positions will be requested to continue into FY2027, and two
additional contractual positions are projected for Fiscal Year 2027. The Department of Health
intends to request funding for these positions in the FY2027 proposed budget. Of the other
operating costs, $212,000 are one-time-only in fiscal year 2026.
Exhibit 1
Agency/Project Object Fund FY26 Approved This Bill Proposed
Chief
Administrative
Office - Grants,
Management & Contributions &
Control Other General $ 19,088,200 $ 500,000 $ 19,588,200
Health Department
- Family Health Personal
Services Services General $ 2,768,200 $ 155,000 $ 2,923,200
Health Department
- Family Health Contractual
Services Services General $ 541,200 $ 119,400 $ 660,600
Health Department
- Family Health Supplies &
Services Material General $ 103,800 $ 94,000 $ 197,800
Laurel
Race
County Executive - Grants, Track
VLT Community Contributions & Comm.
Grants Other Ben. $ 447,700 $ 178,600 $ 626,300
NET INCREASE $ 1,047,000
__________________________ _1_/1_4_/_2_0_2_6_______
Chris Trumbauer Date
Budget Officer
Prepared by: Neil Bergsman, Budget Analyst
cc: Billie Penley, Controller
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Anne Arundel County
Office of Finance
BILL NO: 7-26
INTRO. DATE: 1/20/2026
CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS
In accordance with§ 8-3-l0l(d)(l) of the Anne Arundel County Code, I certify that adequate
funds have been included in the capital budget.
ORDINANCE: CURRENT EXPENSE BUDGET- SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATIONS
Section 1 summarizes the funds available from the unappropriated fund balance of the General
Fund and the unappropriated grant revenue and the use of these funds.
Section 1
Transfer of Funds
Funding Source Amount
Transfer From:
Unappropriated fund balance -General Fund $ (868,400)
Unappropriated State grant niv11nue -Pimlico and Laurel Race Course Grant Fund $ {178,600)
Total $ (1,047,000)
Transfer To:
Chief Administrative Office -General Fund Appropriation
Management & Control
s
Grants, Contributions & Other 500,000
Health Department -General Fund Appropriation
Family Health Services
s
Personal Services 155,000
s
Contractual Services 119,400
Supplies & Materials $ 94,000
Laurel Race Track Comm Ben Fnd
County Executive
Laurel Race Track Impact Aid
s
Grants, Contributions & Other 178,600
Total $ 1,047,000
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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: January 20, 2026
Subject: Bill No. __ -26 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Current Expense Budget
7
–Supplementary Appropriations
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. 7-26.
Summary
This legislation, introduced at the request of the Administration, transfers funds and
makes supplementary appropriations to the Current Expense Budget for the year ending June 30,
2026. It appropriates $868,400 from the unappropriated general fund balance left in reserve for
federal funding impacts, and $178,600 from the unappropriated balance in the Pimlico and
Laurel Race Course Grant Fund, for a total of $1,047,000.
Anne Arundel County Charter Section 712 provides that upon the recommendation of the
County Executive, the County Council may make supplementary appropriations from revenues
received from anticipated sources but in excess of budget estimates and from revenues received
from sources not anticipated in the budget for the current fiscal year, provided that the Controller
shall first certify in writing that such funds are available for appropriation. The County Executive
has recommended the supplementary appropriation of certain funds, and the Controller has
certified in writing that such funds are available for appropriation
The Bill makes supplementary appropriations from funds in the amounts set forth from:
● Unappropriated fund balance - General Fund $ 868,400
● Unappropriated State grant revenue – Pimlico and Laurel
Race Course Grant Fund $ 178,600
Note: This Legislative and Fiscal Summary provides a synopsis of the legislation as introduced. It does not
address subsequent amendments to the legislation.

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Legislative and Fiscal Summary of Administration Legislation - Bill No. 7-26
Page No. 2
The Bill further makes a supplementary appropriation of the above funds to the below-listed
departments in the amounts set forth:
Chief Administrative Office – General Fund Appropriation
Management and Control
Grants, Contributions & Other $ 500,000
Health Department – General Fund Appropriation
Family Health Services
Personal Services $ 155,000
Contractual Services $ 119,400
Supplies & Materials $ 94,000
Laurel Race Track Community Benefit Fund
County Executive
Laurel Race Track Impact Aid
Grants, Contributions & Other $ 178,600
The $500,000 in general funds is appropriated for the Chief Administrative Office to
provide emergency funds to the Anne Arundel County Food Bank for food distributions for
residents impacted by the federal government shutdown and the delay of SNAP benefits. An
amount of $368,400 in general funds is appropriated for the Health Department for additional
contractual employees and related expenses to address increased workload resulting from federal
changes to the Medicaid eligibility process. The supplemental appropriation to the Health
Department includes $155,000 in Personal Services for wages and benefits for five additional
contractual employees for the remainder of the fiscal year. Funding in the amount of $178,600
from the Pimlico and Laurel Race Course Grant Fund is appropriated to the County Executive –
Laurel Race Track Impact Aid to recognize additional state aid provided to Anne Arundel
County under the provisions of House Bill 337 of 2025 (Chapter 403).
Purpose
The purpose of this legislation is to transfer funds and make supplementary
appropriations to the Current Expense Budget for the year ending June 30, 2026.
Fiscal Impact
Please see the Fiscal Note that the Budget Office has prepared for an explanation of the
fiscal impact of this legislation.
Additional Information
The Government Relations Office is available to answer any additional questions
regarding this Bill. Specific questions should be directed to Steven Theroux, Budget Office, or
Lori Blair Klasmeier, Office of Law. Thank you.
cc: Honorable Steuart Pittman, County Executive
Christine Anderson, Chief Administrative Officer

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Legislative and Fiscal Summary of Administration Legislation - Bill No. 7-26
Page No. 3
Jenny Proebstle, Chief of Staff
Gregory Swain, County Attorney
Chris Trumbauer, Budget Officer
Dr. Tonii Gedin, Health Officer
Erin Karpewicz, Chief Executive Officer, ACDS

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PROPOSED
COUNTY COUNCIL OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND
Legislative Session 2026, Legislative Day No. 2
Bill No. 8-26
Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair
(by request of the County Executive)
By the County Council, January 20, 2026
________________________________________________________________________
Introduced and first read on January 20, 2026
Public Hearing set for February 17, 2026
Bill Expires April 25, 2026
By Order: Kaley Schultze, Administrative Officer
________________________________________________________________________
A BILL ENTITLED
1 AN ORDINANCE concerning: Current Expense Budget – Board of Education –
2 Supplementary Appropriation and Transfers of Funds
3
4 FOR the purpose of transferring appropriations of funds between certain offices,
5 departments, institutions, boards, commissions or other agencies in the general fund;
6 making supplementary appropriations from unanticipated revenues to the Local
7 Education Fund for the current fiscal year; and generally relating to transferring and
8 reducing appropriations of funds and supplementary appropriations of funds in the
9 current expense budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
10
11 BY amending: Current Expense Budget
12
13 WHEREAS, under Section 711(a) of the Charter, the County Executive may
14 authorize transfers of funds within the same department and within the same fund;
15 and
16
17 WHEREAS, under Section 711(a) of the Charter, upon recommendation of the
18 County Executive, the County Council may transfer funds between offices,
19 departments, institutions, boards, commissions or other agencies of the County
20 government and within the same fund of the Current Expense Budget; and
21
22 WHEREAS, under Section 712 of the Charter, upon the recommendation of the
23 County Executive, the County Council may make supplementary appropriations
24 from revenues received from anticipated sources but in excess of budget estimates
25 and from revenues received from sources not anticipated in the budget for the
26 current fiscal year, provided that the Controller shall first certify in writing that such
27 funds are available for appropriation; and

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Bill No. 8-26
Page No. 2
1 WHEREAS, § 5-105(a) of the Education Article of the Annotated Code of
2 Maryland, requires that all revenues received by the Board of Education be spent
3 in accordance with the major categories of its annual budget as provided under § 5-
4 101 of the Education Article, and § 5-105(b) of the Education Article requires that
5 transfers between major categories be approved by the County Council; and
6
7 WHEREAS, the County Executive has recommended the transfer and
8 supplementary appropriation of certain funds, and the Controller has certified in
9 writing that such funds are available for appropriation; now, therefore,
10
11 SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the County Council of Anne Arundel County, Maryland,
12 That the Current Expense Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, be and it is
13 hereby amended by making supplementary appropriations of revenues received from
14 sources not anticipated in the budget and from revenues received from anticipated sources
15 in excess of budget estimates in the School Current Expense Fund as follows:
16
17 Federal, State, and Local Restricted Grant Funds $ 2,190,000
18
19 Unappropriated Fund Balance (Unrestricted Funds) $ 4,222,762
20
21 SECTION 2. And be it further enacted, That the Current Expense Budget for the fiscal
22 year ending June 30, 2026, is hereby amended by transferring funds from the below-listed
23 accounts in the School Current Expense Fund in the respective amounts set forth:
24
25 (1) Instructional Salaries and Wages $ 833,300
26 (2) Pupil Services $ 384,900
27 (3) Health Services $ 9,400
28 (4) Fixed Charges $ 493,200
29
30 SECTION 3. And be it further enacted, That the Current Expense Budget for the fiscal
31 year ending June 30, 2026, is hereby amended by making supplementary appropriations of
32 such funds and by transferring such funds as enumerated in Sections 1 and 2 of this
33 Ordinance to the below-listed accounts in the School Current Expense Fund in the
34 respective amounts set forth:
35
36 (1) Administration $ 4,051,900
37 (2) Mid-Level Administration $ 226,300
38 (3) Textbooks and Classroom Supplies $ 948,762
39 (4) Other Instructional Costs $ 1,546,700
40 (5) Special Education $ 669,100
41 (6) Pupil Transportation $ 175,800
42 (7) Operation of Plant $ 408,100
43 (8) Maintenance of Plant $ 20,000
44 (9) Community Services $ 86,900
45
46 SECTION 4. And be it further enacted, That this Ordinance shall take effect from
47 the date it becomes law.

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ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND
OFFICE OF THE BUDGET
BILL NUMBER: 8-26 .
INTRO. DATE: Jan. 20, 2026
FISCAL NOTE
BILL: Current Expense Budget – Board of Education – Supplementary Appropriation and
Transfers of Funds
SUMMARY OF LEGISLATION
This bill makes supplementary appropriations to the Board of Education (BOE) from
unanticipated grant revenue and unappropriated fund balance, and transfers appropriations
among budget categories. The bill recognizes $2,190,000 in Federal, State, and Local restricted
grant funds, appropriates $4,222,762 in unappropriated fund balance, and reallocates $1,172,800
among BOE expenditure categories. The net increase in appropriations is $6,412,762.
The increased restricted grant funds consist of:
● A net increase of $1,798,900 in eight different federal grants, including Infants and
Toddlers ($451,000) and Read and Lead ($327,000).
● A net increase of $554,000 in state funds, including $294,400 in PreK Expansion funds
and $175,000 for System of Professional Learning.
● A net reduction of $162,900 from reducing the fiscal year 2026 appropriations by
$356,400 for a Local Development Council (LDC) grant that was expended and charged
to fiscal year 2025 rather than 2026. This reduction was offset by $184,400 in new or
increased private grants.
The unrestricted increase reflects $4 million under Administration for Enterprise Resource
Planning Software expenses (ERP) and $222,762 in Workforce Development related supplies.
The remaining appropriation changes reflect the expenditures associated with the increased grant
funds and recategorizations of existing budgeted amounts.
Exhibit 1 summarizes the proposed changes.
Page 1 of 2

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__________________________ _1_/_1_2_/2_0__2_6______
Chris Trumbauer Date
Budget Officer
Prepared by: Neil Bergsman, Budget Analyst
cc: Billie Penley, Controller
Page 2 of 2

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Anne Arundel County
Office of Finance
BILL NO: 8-26
INTRO. DATE: 1/20/2026
CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS
In accordance with § 8-3-lOl(d)(l) of the Anne Arundel County Code, I certify that adequate
funds have been included in the capital budget.
ORDINANCE: CURRENT EXPENSE BUDGET- BOARD OF EDUCATION -SUPPLEMENTARY
APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFERS OF FUND
Section 1 summarizes the funds available from revenues received from sources not anticipated
in the budget and from revenues received from anticipated sources in excess of estimates.
Section 1
Fund Availability
Funding Source Amount
Transfer From:
Federal, State, and Local Restricted Grant Funds $ (2,190,000)
Unappropriated Fund Balance (Unrestricted Funds) $ (4,222,762}
Total $ (6,412,762)
Section 2 summarizes the funds being transferred from accounts in the current expense
budget.
Section 2
Transfer From
Funding Source Amount
Transfer From:
Board of Education
(1)Instruction-al Salaries and Wages $ (833,300)
(2)Pupil Services $ (384,900)
(3)Health Services $ (9,400}
(4)Fixed Charges $ (493,200}
Total $ (1,720,800)
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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: January 20, 2026
Subject: Bill No. 8-26 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Current Expense Budget –
Board of Education – Supplementary Appropriation and Transfers of
Funds
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. 8-26.
Summary
This legislation, introduced at the request of the Administration on behalf of the Anne
Arundel County Board of Education, transfers funds and makes supplementary appropriations
from unanticipated revenues to the Local Education Fund for the current fiscal year. It recognizes
a $6,412,762 increase in revenue from federal, state, and local sources, specifically $2,190,000 in
Federal, State, and Local restricted grant funds, appropriates $4,222,762 in unappropriated fund
balance, and reallocates $1,172,800 among BOE expenditure categories.. The Anne Arundel
County Board of Education approved this request at its regularly scheduled meeting on
December 17, 2025.
Anne Arundel County Charter Section 711(a) authorizes the County Executive to
authorize transfers of funds within the same department and within the same fund. The same
section also provides that upon recommendation of the County Executive, the County Council
may transfer funds between offices, departments, institutions, boards, commissions or other
agencies of the County government and within the same fund of the Current Expense Budget.
Under Section 712 of the Charter, upon the recommendation of the County Executive, the
County Council may make supplementary appropriations from revenues received from
anticipated sources but in excess of budget estimates and from revenues received from sources
not anticipated in the budget for the current fiscal year, provided that the Controller shall first
certify in writing that such funds are available for appropriation. Md. Code Ann. Educ. Art. §
5-105(a) requires that all revenues received by the Board of Education be spent in accordance
with the major categories of its annual budget as provided under § 5-101 of the Education
Note: This Legislative and Fiscal Summary provides a synopsis of the legislation as introduced. It does not
address subsequent amendments to the legislation.

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Legislative and Fiscal Summary of Administration Legislation - Bill No. 8-26
Page No. 2
Article, and § 5-105(b) of the Education Article requires that transfers between major categories
be approved by the County Council. The County Executive has recommended the transfer and
supplementary appropriation of certain funds, and the Controller has certified in writing that such
funds are available for appropriation.
This Bill amends the Current Expense Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026 by
making supplementary appropriations of revenues received from sources not anticipated in the
budget and from revenues received from anticipated sources in excess of budget estimates in the
School Current Expense Fund. The increased restricted grant funds consist of:
● A net increase of $1,798,900 in eight different federal grants, including Infants and
Toddlers ($451,000) and Read and Lead ($327,000).
● A net increase of $554,000 in state funds, including $294,400 in PreK Expansion funds
and $175,000 for System of Professional Learning.
● A net reduction of $162,900 from reducing the fiscal year 2026 appropriations by
$356,400 for a Local Development Council (LDC) grant that was expended and charged
to fiscal year 2025 rather than 2026. This reduction was offset by $184,400 in new or
increased private grants.
The Bill further amends the Current Expense Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026,
by transferring funds from the below-listed accounts in the School Current Expense Fund in the
respective amounts set forth:
(1) Instructional Salaries and Wages $ 833,300
(2) Pupil Services $ 384,900
(3) Health Services $ 9,400
(4) Fixed Charges $ 493,200
TOTAL: $ 1,720,800
The Bill further amends the Current Expense Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026,
by transferring the funds enumerated above to the below-listed accounts in the School Current
Expense Fund in the respective amounts set forth:
(1) Administration $ 4,051,900
(2) Mid-Level Administration $ 226,300
(3) Textbooks and Classroom Supplies $ 948,762
(4) Other Instructional Costs $ 1,546,700
(5) Special Education $ 669,100
(6) Pupil Transportation $ 175,800
(7) Operation of Plant $ 408,100
(8) Maintenance of Plant $ 20,000
(9) Community Services $ 86,900
TOTAL: $ 8,133,562
The unrestricted increase reflects $4 million under Administration for Enterprise Resource
Planning Software expenses (ERP) and $222,762 in Workforce Development related
supplies. The remaining appropriation changes reflect the expenditures associated with the

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Page No. 3
increased grant funds and recategorizations of existing budgeted amounts.
Purpose
The purpose of this bill is to transfer funds and make supplementary appropriations from
unanticipated revenues to the Local Education Fund for the current fiscal year.
Fiscal Impact
Please see the Fiscal Note prepared by the Budget Office 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 Matt Stanski, Anne Arundel County
Public Schools, Steven Theroux, Budget Office, or Lori Blair Klasmeier, Office of Law. 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
Matthew E. Stanski, Chief Financial Officer, AACPS

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PROPOSED
COUNTY COUNCIL OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND
Legislative Session 2026, Legislative Day No. 2
Bill No. 9-26
Introduced by Ms. Fiedler
By the County Council, January 20, 2026
________________________________________________________________________
Introduced and first read on January 20, 2026
Public Hearing set for February 17, 2026
Bill Expires on April 25, 2026
By Order: Kaley Schultze, Administrative Officer
________________________________________________________________________
A BILL ENTITLED
1 AN ORDINANCE concerning: Zoning – Conditional Uses – Battery Energy Storage
2 Systems
3
4 FOR the purpose of defining “battery energy storage system”; allowing “battery energy
5 storage system” as a conditional use in certain residential, commercial, industrial, and
6 mixed use districts; adding the conditional use requirements for a “battery energy
7 storage system” facility; providing for the expedited review of certain projects; and
8 generally relating to zoning.
9
10 BY renumbering: § 18-1-101(55) through (175), respectively, to be § 18-1-101(56) through
11 (176), respectively; and §§ 18-10-110 through 18-10-176, respectively, to be §§ 18-10-
12 111 through 18-10-177, respectively
13 Anne Arundel County Code (2005, as amended)
14
15 BY adding: §§ 18-1-101(55) and 18-10-110
16 Anne Arundel County Code (2005, as amended)
17
18 BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments: §§ 18-4-106; 18-5-102; 18-6-103; 18-8-
19 201(b); and 18-8-301(b)
20 Anne Arundel County Code (2005, as amended)
21
22 WHEREAS, battery energy storage systems are a type of front-of-the-meter energy
23 storage device, which is not currently permitted in any zoning district under the
24 existing Anne Arundel County Code; and
_____________________________________________________________________________________
EXPLANATION: CAPITALS indicate new matter added to existing law and taglines.
[[Brackets]] indicate matter deleted from existing law and taglines.
Captions and taglines in bold in this bill are catchwords and are not law.
Asterisks *** indicate existing Code provisions in a list or chart that remain unchanged.

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1 WHEREAS, battery energy storage systems provide instant backup power during
2 energy shortages which prevents blackouts, regulate supply and demand
3 fluctuations, stabilize costs for power, and relieves congested transmission lines;
4 and
5
6 WHEREAS, there is a need for solutions that will stabilize the energy grid in Anne
7 Arundel County, and battery energy storage systems contribute to grid stability; and
8
9 WHEREAS, on July 1, 2025, the State of Maryland’s Renewable Energy Certainty
10 Act became effective, which requires, among other matters, that local jurisdictions
11 take certain specified actions to assist the State in meeting its solar energy
12 commitments; and
13
14 WHEREAS, the Renewable Energy Certainty Act prohibits a local jurisdiction from
15 adopting zoning laws or other laws or regulations that prohibit the construction or
16 operation of front-of-the-meter energy storage devices such as battery energy
17 storage systems; and
18
19 WHEREAS, facilitating efficient energy generation and storage will benefit Anne
20 Arundel County and its citizens by minimizing expenditures for energy usage, will
21 further the goals of the State’s commitment to facilitate solar and other renewable
22 energy sources, and will protect Anne Arundel County’s natural resources by
23 establishing conditions for the proper location and operation of such energy storage
24 uses; now, therefore
25
26 SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the County Council of Anne Arundel County, Maryland,
27 That §§ 18-1-101(55) through (175) and 18-10-130 through 18-10-176, respectively, of the
28 Anne Arundel County Code (2005, as amended), are hereby renumbered to be §§ 18-1-
29 101(56) through (176) and 18-10-111 through 18-10-177, respectively.
30
31 SECTION 2. And be it further enacted, That Section(s) of the Anne Arundel County
32 Code (2005, as amended) read as follows:
33
34 ARTICLE 18. ZONING
35
36 TITLE 1. DEFINITIONS
37
38 18-1-101. Definitions.
39
40 Unless defined in this article, the Natural Resources Article of the State Code, or
41 COMAR, words defined elsewhere in this Code apply in this article. The following words
42 have the meanings indicated:
43
44 ***
45
46 (55) “BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM” MEANS AN ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE
47 THAT CHARGES OR COLLECTS ENERGY FROM THE GRID OR A GENERATION FACILITY AND
48 THAT STORES THE ENERGY FOR DISCHARGE AT A LATER TIME IN ORDER TO PROVIDE
49 ELECTRICITY OR OTHER GRID SERVICES.

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Bill No. 9-26
Page No. 3
1 ***
2
3 TITLE 4. RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
4
5 18-4-106. Permitted, conditional, and special exception uses.
6
7 The permitted, conditional, and special exception uses allowed in each of the residential
8 districts are listed in the chart in this section using the following key: P = permitted use; C
9 = conditional use; SE = special exception use. A blank space means that the use is not
10 allowed in the district. Except as provided otherwise in this article, uses and structures
11 customarily accessory to the listed uses also are allowed, except that guest houses as
12 accessory structures are prohibited and outside storage as an accessory use is limited to the
13 lessor of 10% of the allowed lot coverage or 500 square feet.
14
Permitted, Conditional, and Special RA RLD R1 R2 R5 R10 R15 R22
Exception Uses
***
Assisted living facilities II, C C C C C C C C
community-based
BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM C
***
15
16 TITLE 5. COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
17
18 18-5-102. Permitted, conditional, special exception, and business complex auxiliary
19 uses.
20
21 The permitted, conditional, and special exception uses allowed in each of the
22 commercial districts, and uses auxiliary to a business complex, are listed in the chart in this
23 section using the following key: P=permitted use; C = conditional use; SE = special
24 exception use; and A = auxiliary to a business complex use. A blank means that the use is
25 not allowed in the district. Except as provided otherwise in this article, uses and structures
26 customarily accessory to permitted, conditional, and special exception uses also are
27 allowed.
28
Permitted, Conditional, Special Exception, and Business C1 C2 C3 C4
Complex Auxiliary Uses
***
Barbershops P A P P
BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM C C C C
***
29
30 TITLE 6. INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
31
32 18-6-103. Permitted, conditional, and special exception uses.
33
34 The permitted, conditional, and special exception uses allowed in each of the industrial
35 districts are listed in the chart in this section using the following key: P = permitted use; C
36 = conditional use; SE = special exception use; and A = auxiliary use to a business complex

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Page No. 4
1 use. A blank means that the use is not allowed in the district. Except as provided otherwise
2 in this article, uses and structures customarily accessory to permitted, conditional, and
3 special exception uses also are allowed, except that outside storage as an accessory use in
4 W1 is limited to 15% of the allowed lot coverage.
5
Permitted, Conditional, and Special Exception Uses W1 W2 W3
***
Barbershops A A
BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM C C C
***
6
7 TITLE 8. MIXED USE DISTRICTS
8
9 18-8-201. Residential, commercial, and industrial districts.
10
11 (b) Commercial and industrial. For a site that was in a commercial or industrial
12 district immediately before being zoned to a mixed use district, the uses are only those uses
13 allowed in the mixed use district applicable to the site, the floor area ratio may not exceed
14 0.1, and the uses shall otherwise conform to the requirements of the zoning district in which
15 the site was located[[.]], EXCEPT THAT THE FLOOR AREA RATIO MAY NOT APPLY TO A
16 BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM ALLOWED AS A CONDITIONAL USE IN A MIXED USE
17 DISTRICT.
18
19 18-8-301. Permitted uses; conditional uses.
20
21 (b) Categories in chart. The following chart divides the uses allowed under the
22 optional method of development into the categories of residential, retail and service, office,
23 light industrial, civic/institutional, and other uses, and the uses are subject to the
24 requirements described in § 18-8-302.
25
Uses MXD-V MXD-G MXD-N MXD-S MXD-U
Residential
***
Assisted living facilities II, P P P P P
community-based
BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE C C C C C
SYSTEM
***
26
27 TITLE 10. REQUIREMENTS FOR CONDITIONAL USES
28
29 18-10-110. BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM.
30
31 (A) REQUIREMENTS. A BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM SHALL COMPLY WITH THE
32 FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS.
33
34 (1) THE FACILITY SHALL BE LOCATED WITHIN ONE MILE OF AN EXISTING
35 SUBSTATION FACILITY.
36
37 (2) THE FACILITY SHALL BE LOCATED AT LEAST TWO AND A HALF MILES FROM THE
38 CRITICAL AREA.

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1 (3) VEHICULAR ACCESS FOR THE FACILITY SHALL BE:
2
3 (I) FROM A PRINCIPAL ARTERIAL ROAD AND WITHIN TWO AND A HALF MILES OF
4 A FREEWAY; OR
5
6 (II) FROM A FREEWAY.
7
8 (4) THE FACILITY SHALL BE SURROUNDED BY NON-BARBED WIRE FENCING AT
9 LEAST EIGHT FEET HIGH.
10
11 (5) A FACILITY LOCATED ON PROPERTY IN A RESIDENTIAL OR MIXED USE ZONING
12 DISTRICT:
13
14 (I) SHALL BE SURROUNDED BY A NON-BARBED WIRE FENCE THAT IS NOT MORE
15 THAN 20 FEET HIGH;
16
17 (II) MAY USE BARBED WIRE FENCING AROUND SUBSTATIONS OR OTHER
18 CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR PROTECTION; AND
19
20 (III) ANY LANDSCAPING BUFFER OR VEGETATIVE SCREENING REQUIRED BY THE
21 OFFICE OF PLANNING AND ZONING SHALL BE NO MORE THAN 25 FEET IN DEPTH AND SHALL
22 PROVIDE FOR FOUR-SEASON VISUAL SCREENING OF THE FACILITY.
23
24 (6) ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF THE FACILITY:
25
26 (I) SHALL MINIMIZE GRADING TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT POSSIBLE;
27
28 (II) MAY NOT REMOVE TOPSOIL FROM THE LOT OR PARCEL BUT MAY MOVE OR
29 TEMPORARILY STOCKPILE TOPSOIL FOR GRADING; AND
30
31 (III) MAY NOT USE HERBICIDES EXCEPT TO CONTROL INVASIVE SPECIES, WHICH
32 SHALL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ARTICLE 13, TITLE 6 OF THIS CODE.
33
34 (7) THE FACILITY SHALL COMPLY WITH THE LATEST PUBLISHED VERSIONS OF NFPA
35 855, “STANDARD FOR INSTALLATION OF STATIONARY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS”, AND
36 NFPA 70. IF A PROVISION IN THIS CODE CONFLICTS WITH THE LATEST PUBLISHED VERSION
37 OF NFPA 855 OR NFPA 70, THE LATEST PUBLISHED VERSIONS OF NFPA 855 AND NFPA 70 SHALL
38 CONTROL.
39
40 (8) THE DEVELOPER OF A FACILITY SHALL:
41
42 (I) UNDERGO SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 17,
43 TITLE 4 OF THIS CODE IN ORDER TO ENSURE ALL THE CONDITIONS HEREIN ARE SATISFIED
44 AND OBTAIN A BUILDING PERMIT;
45
46 (II) FILE WITH THE APPLICATION FOR A BUILDING PERMIT, AN EMERGENCY
47 RESPONSE PLAN AND A PLAN FOR OFFERING SITE-SPECIFIC TRAINING TO COUNTY FIRE
48 SERVICE AND EMERGENCY PERSONNEL PRIOR TO COMMENCING OPERATION; AND
49
50 (III) PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT, CONDUCT A HAZARD
51 MITIGATION ANALYSIS AS SPECIFIED BY NFPA 855.
52
53 (B) EXPEDITED REVIEW FOR CERTAIN PROJECTS. THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND
54 ZONING SHALL EXPEDITE THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF SITE DEVELOPMENT PLANS AND
55 PERMITS FOR A FACILITY THAT MEETS ALL OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION.
56
57 SECTION 3. And be it further enacted, That this Ordinance shall take effect 45 days
58 from the date it becomes law.

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PROPOSED
COUNTY COUNCIL OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND
Legislative Session 2026, Legislative Day No. 2
Bill No. 10-26
Introduced by Ms. Hummer
By the County Council, January 20, 2026
________________________________________________________________________
Introduced and first read on January 20, 2026
Public Hearing set for February 17, 2026
Bill Expires April 25, 2026
By Order: Kaley Schultze, Administrative Officer
________________________________________________________________________
A BILL ENTITLED
1 AN ORDINANCE concerning: Boards, Commissions, and Similar Bodies – Police
2 Accountability Board – Training
3
4 FOR the purpose of modifying a training requirement for voting members of the Police
5 Accountability Board; and generally relating to boards, commissions, and similar
6 bodies.
7
8 BY repealing, reenacting, and amending: § 3-16-107(4)
9 Anne Arundel County Code (2005 as amended)
10
11 SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the County Council of Anne Arundel County, Maryland,
12 That Section(s) of the Anne Arundel County Code (2005, as amended) read as follows:
13
14 ARTICLE 3. BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND SIMILAR BODIES
15
16 TITLE 16. POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD
17
18 3-16-107. Training.
19
20 As soon as practicable after appointment and at the intervals specified, each voting
21 member of the Board shall complete the following training:
22
23 ***
_____________________________________________________________________________________
EXPLANATION: CAPITALS indicate new matter added to existing law and taglines.
[[Brackets]] indicate matter deleted from existing law and taglines.
Captions and taglines in bold in this bill are catchwords and are not law.
Asterisks *** indicate existing Code provisions in a list or chart that remain unchanged.

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Page No. 2
1 (4) a ride-along annually, that includes, whenever possible, riding along with different
2 County police districts or divisions [[or]], other County agencies, THE ANNAPOLIS CITY
3 POLICE DEPARTMENT, THE CROFTON POLICE DEPARMENT, THE ANNE ARUNDEL
4 COMMUNITY COLLEGE POLICE DEPARTMENT, OR THE COUNTY OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF in
5 each subsequent year to facilitate broad training exposure; and
6
7 ***
8
9 SECTION 2. And be it further enacted, That this Ordinance shall take effect 45 days
10 from the date it becomes law.

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COUNTY COUNCIL OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND
Legislative Session 2026, Legislative Day No. 2
Resolution No. 1-26
Introduced by Ms. Pickard and Ms. Hummer
By the County Council, January 20, 2026
1 RESOLUTION establishing an Ad Hoc Committee to study and make
2 recommendations on the implementation of a Project Labor Agreements policy on certain
3 County-funded construction projects
4
5 WHEREAS, A Project Labor Agreement (PLA) is a pre-hire contract between
6 unions and contractors setting employment terms for a specific construction project
7 including wages, benefits and dispute resolution; and
8
9 WHEREAS, Other jurisdictions around the country have adopted PLA policies that
10 apply to certain government construction projects based on the estimated cost of
11 the project; and
12
13 WHEREAS, The outcomes of these PLA policies have been inconsistent but
14 provide valuable insight into successful and unsuccessful PLA policies; and
15
16 WHEREAS, in order to adopt a balanced and effective PLA policy, the County
17 should study costs and benefits, and determine program and policy benchmarks by
18 collaborating with contractors, union members, other members of trades, and
19 government officials; and
20
21 WHEREAS, Section 303 of the Charter allows the Council to appoint special ad
22 hoc committees solely for the purpose of inquiry and fact finding; now, therefore,
23 be it now, therefore, be it
24
25 Resolved by the County Council of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, That it hereby
26 establishes an Ad Hoc Committee to study and make recommendations on the
27 implementation of a PLA policy on certain County-funded construction projects; and be it
28 further
29
30 Resolved, That the Ad Hoc Committee shall consist of at least:
31
32 1. Two Councilmembers selected by a majority vote of the Council as a whole;
33
34 2. Two members of building trade organizations or associations;
35
36 3. Two members of unions or representatives of unions;
37
38 4. Two members of private/merit shop contracts;

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Resolution No. 1-26
Page No. 2
1 5. One representative of the County Executive’s Office;
2
3 and be it further
4
5 Resolved, That the County Council shall provide staff to assist the committee with
6 organization and administrative needs; and be it further
7
8 Resolved, That the County Council requests that the County Executive provide staff
9 support with subject matter experts related to a PLA policy from the Department of Public
10 Works, Office of Central Services, Office of Finance, and any other office or department
11 from which the Ad Hoc Committee considers relevant to a County contracting in general
12 and a PLA policy; and be it further
13
14 Resolved, That the Ad Hoc Committee shall, in the course of its work and as part of its
15 final recommendations:
16
17 1. Study, compare and contrast other jurisdictions PLA policy;
18
19 2. Study and consider how Anne Arundel County can implement successful PLA
20 policies to meet recommended benchmarks and policy goals; and
21
22 3. Make recommendations on PLA policies for Anne Arundel County to adopt and
23 provide analysis of other policies to avoid;
24
25 and be it further
26
27 Resolved, That the Ad Hoc Committee shall submit a final report to the County Council
28 no later than October 1, 2026.

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AMENDMENT TO BILL NO. 92-25, AS AMENDED
(Subdivision and Development – Zoning – Cottage Home Development)
January 20, 2026
Introduced by Mr. Smith
Amendment No. 3
On page 1 of the amended bill, in line 9, after the semicolon, insert “allowing cottage home
developments as a special exception in certain industrial districts;”; in line 16, strike “and” and
substitute a semicolon; and in the same line, after the last semicolon insert “and 18-6-103”.
On page 5, after line 7, insert:
“TITLE 6. INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
18-6-103. Permitted, conditional, and special exception uses.
The permitted, conditional, and special exception uses allowed in each of the industrial districts
are listed in the chart in this section using the following key: P = permitted use; C = conditional
use; SE = special exception use; and A= auxiliary use to a business complex use. A blank means
that the use is not allowed in the district. Except as provided otherwise in this article, uses and
structures customarily accessory to permitted, conditional, and special exception uses also are
allowed, except that outside storage as an accessory use in W1 is limited to 15% of the allowed lot
coverage.
Permitted, conditional, and special exception uses W1 W2 W3
***
Convenience stores, gift shops, and newsstands A A
COTTAGE HOME DEVELOPMENT P
***”.
On page 6, in line 6, after “ACRES” insert “AND IN A W1 DISTRICT THE MINIMUM SITE AREA
SHALL BE THREE ACRES”; and in line 18 strike “AND” and in the same line after “DISTRICT” insert
“, AND 10 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE IN A W1 DISTRICT”.
(This amendment allows cottage home developments as a special exception in a W1 zoning
district.)

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AMENDMENT TO BILL NO. 92-25, AS AMENDED
(Subdivision and Development – Zoning – Cottage Home Development)
January 20, 2026
Introduced by Ms. Pickard
Amendment No. 4
On page 1 of the amended bill, in line 9, after the semicolon insert “allowing cottage home
developments in certain commercial districts; allowing cottage home developments in certain
mixed use districts;” and in line 16, strike the second “and” and substitute a semicolon, and after
the last semicolon, insert “18-5-102; and 18-8-301(b)”.
On page 5, after line 7, insert:
“TITLE 5. COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
18-5-102. Permitted, conditional, special exception, and business complex auxiliary uses.
The permitted, conditional, and special exception uses allowed in each of the commercial
districts, and uses auxiliary to a business complex, are listed in the chart in this section using the
following key: P=permitted use; C = conditional use; SE = special exception use; and A = auxiliary
to a business complex use. A blank means that the use is not allowed in the district. Except as
provided otherwise in this article, uses and structures customarily accessory to permitted,
conditional, and special exception uses also are allowed.
Permitted, Conditional, Special Exception and Business C1 C2 C3 C4
Complex Auxiliary Uses
***
Convenience stores, gift shops, and newsstands P A P P
COTTAGE HOME DEVELOPMENT P P
***
TITLE 8. MIXED USE DISTRICTS
18-8-301. Permitted uses; conditional uses.
(b) Categories in chart. The following chart divides the uses allowed under the optional
method of development into the categories of residential, retail and service, office, light industrial,
civic/institutional, and other uses, and the uses are subject to the requirements described in § 18-
8-302.

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Bill No. 92-25, Amendment No. 4, continued
Page No. 2
Uses MXD-V MXD-G MXD-N MXD-S MXD-U
Residential
***
BRAC mixed C C C C
use
development
COTTAGE P P P
HOME
DEVELOPMENT
***”.
(This amendment allows cottage home developments in certain commercial and mixed use zoning
districts.)

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AMENDMENT TO BILL NO. 98-25
(Public Works – Traffic – Zoning – Signs)
January 20, 2026
Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair
(by request of the County Executive)
Amendment No. 1
On page 6 of the proposed bill, in line 51, after “(B)”, insert “LAWFULLY”; and on page 7, after
line 3, insert:
“(C) SIGNS IN EXISTENCE FOR 20 YEARS. EXCEPT FOR A TEMPORARY SIGN, ANY SIGN THAT
HAS BEEN IN THE SAME LOCATION FOR AT LEAST 20 YEARS MAY:
(1) REMAIN UNTIL REPLACED IN-KIND OR ALTERED PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (2) OR
REMOVED, AS LONG AS THE CONDITION OF THE SIGN IS PROPERLY MAINTAINED IN SAFE AND
GOOD REPAIR; AND
(2) BE REPLACED IN-KIND OR ALTERED, INCLUDING A CHANGE OR REPLACEMENT IN SIGN
COPY, COLOR, OR SIGN FACE, EXCEPT THAT ANY CHANGE IN LOCATION, OR CHANGE IN SIZE,
SHAPE, TYPE, OR STRUCTURE THAT INCREASES THE SIGN AREA OR HEIGHT OF AN EXISTING SIGN
IS NOT CONSIDERED AN IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OR ALTERATION AND SHALL COMPLY WITH THIS
SUBTITLE.”.
(This amendment allows signs that have been in the same location for at least 20 years to remain
in place or be replaced in-kind.)

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AMENDMENT TO BILL NO. 98-25
(Public Works – Traffic – Zoning – Signs)
January 20, 2026
Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair
(by request of the County Executive)
Amendment No. 2
On page 1 of the proposed bill, in line 21, after the semicolon, insert “removing the fees
associated with an application for an offsite directional sign;”.
On page 2, in line 7, strike “and” and substitute a semicolon; and in the same line after “18-1-
101(138), insert “; and 18-18-101”.
On page 21, after line 47, insert:
“TITLE 18. FEES
18-18-101. Fees.
The following fees shall be paid as provided in the following chart, except that fees paid on an
application governed by the law as it existed prior to May 12, 2005 shall be credited against the
fees in the following chart if the application is withdrawn and a new application is filed under this
article:
Category Fee
***
[[Signs, offsite, directional]] [[$150 per sign
$25 for a replacement
sign]]
***”.
(This amendment removes the fees associated with an application for an offsite directional sign.)

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AMENDMENT TO BILL NO. 100-25
(Purchasing – Procurement – Project Labor Agreements)
January 20, 2026
Introduced by Mr. Smith
Amendment No. 1
On page 2 of the proposed bill, in line 31, strike “$10,000,000 OR MORE SHALL” and substitute
“$35,000,000 OR MORE MAY”.
(This amendment increases the cost of a County construction project subject to this section and
eliminates the mandatory directive.)

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AMENDMENT TO BILL NO. 101-25
(General Provisions – Public Works – Landlord-Tenant Eviction)
January 20, 2026
Introduced by Ms. Hummer
Amendment No. 1
On page 2 of the proposed bill, in line 57, strike “10” and substitute “14”.
On page 3, strike lines 15 through 42 in their entirety, inclusive; in line 43, strike “F” and
substitute “C” and strike “SHALL” and substitute “MAY”; in line 45, strike beginning with
“UPON” through “(C)” in line 46 and substitute “24 HOURS AFTER THE EXECUTION OF THE
EVICTION”; and in line 46 strike “(G)” and substitute “(D)”.
On page 4, in lines 3, 7, and 12, strike “(H)”, “(I)”, and “(J)”, respectively, and substitute “(E)”,
“(F)”, and “(G)”, respectively.
(This amendment changes the notice of eviction to 14 days, removes the reclamation period, and
prohibits the landlord from disposing of the personal property for 24 hours.)

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AMENDMENT TO BILL NO. 101-25
(General Provisions – Public Works – Landlord-Tenant Eviction)
January 20, 2026
Introduced by Ms. Hummer
Amendment No. 2
On page 4 of the proposed bill, strike lines 7 through 10 in their entirety, inclusive, and in
line 12, strike “(J)” and substitute “(I)”.
(This amendment removes the duplicative requirement that Department of Social Services be
contacted under certain circumstances.)

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AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION NO. 36-25
(RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Charter of Anne Arundel County to
create an office, known as the Office of Multi-Cultural Affairs, and an officer, known as the
Multi-Cultural Affairs Officer, as part of the Executive Branch)
January 20, 2026
Introduced by Mr. Smith
Amendment No. 1
On page 1 of the proposed resolution, in line 35, strike “THE POLITICAL” and substitute
“COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT”.
On page 2, in line 6, strike “the political” and substitute “community engagement”.
(This amendment amends the duties of the Office of Multi-Cultural Affairs.)