[PAGE 1] COUNTY COUNCIL OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND AGENDA Legislative Session 2025, Legislative Day No. 18 Monday, October 6, 2025 – 7:00 P.M. County Council Chambers 44 Calvert Street Annapolis, Maryland A. Call to Order B. Invocation (Leadbetter) C. Pledge of Allegiance led by Cub Scout Pack 2214 D. MACo Presentation E. Ethics Statement F. Invitation to Audience G. Announcement of Items Not Appearing on Agenda H. Preliminary Motion I. Approval of Minutes September 15, 2025 – Legislative Day No. 17 September 15, 2025 – Closed Session J. Introduction of Bills BILL NO. 83-25 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: the authorization of the issuance, sale and delivery by Anne Arundel County, Maryland (the “County”) from time to time of special taxing district refunding bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $12,360,000 to be secured by special taxes to refund all or a portion of the County’s Special Obligation Bonds (Arundel Gateway Project), Series 2014 (Taxable); and the determination of certain terms and provisions in connection with the issuance, sale and payment of such bonds – FOR the purpose of authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery by the County from time to time pursuant to Sections 21-501 through 21-523, inclusive, of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland (2013 Replacement Volume and 2024 Supplement), Sections 4-8-101 through 4-8-106, inclusive, of the Anne Arundel County Code (2005, as amended) (together, the “Special Taxing District Act”) and Section 19-207 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland (2013 Replacement Volume and 2024 Supplement) (the “Refunding Act”) and this Ordinance, of special taxing district refunding bonds in an aggregate principal amount not [PAGE 2] Agenda October 6, 2025 Page 2 to exceed $12,360,000 (the “Refunding Bonds”) to refund all or a portion of the County’s Special Obligation Bonds (Arundel Gateway Project), Series 2014 (Taxable) in order to achieve debt service savings for the County in each year on a direct comparison basis; making certain findings and determinations, among others, concerning the public benefit and purpose of the Refunding Bonds; providing that the Refunding Bonds shall be payable from special taxes levied and collected from certain real and personal property located in the Arundel Gateway Special Taxing District (the “Arundel Gateway Special Tax”) and deposited in the Arundel Gateway Special Taxing District Fund created pursuant to Bill No. 16-12, adopted by the County Council of the County (the “County Council”) on March 19, 2012, approved by the County Executive of the County (the “County Executive”) on March 26, 2012, and effective, by its terms, on May 10, 2012 (“Bill No. 16-12”); providing that the Refunding Bonds shall not constitute a general obligation debt of the County or a pledge of the County’s full faith and credit or taxing power other than the Arundel Gateway Special Tax pursuant to the Special Taxing District Act, Bill No. 16-12 and this Ordinance; providing that the Refunding Bonds may be sold at private (negotiated) sale; providing for the creation of a debt service reserve fund for the Refunding Bonds, if deemed necessary at the recommendation of the financial advisor to the County or the underwriter for the Refunding Bonds, and the payment of costs and expenses related to the issuance of the Refunding Bonds; authorizing the County Executive to specify, prescribe, determine, provide for and approve certain details, forms, documents and procedures in connection with the Refunding Bonds issued hereunder and any other matters necessary or desirable in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale and payment of the Refunding Bonds; authorizing the County Executive to take certain actions, execute certain documents and make certain commitments on behalf of the County in connection with the issuance, sale and delivery of the Refunding Bonds; and generally providing for and determining various matters in connection with the issuance, sale, delivery and payment of the Refunding Bonds. Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair (by request of the County Executive) BILL NO. 84-25 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Planning and Development – Master Plan for Water Supply and Sewerage Systems – FOR the purpose of amending the Master Plan for Water Supply and Sewerage Systems, 2022 to alter certain text and maps; and generally relating to the Master Plan for Water Supply and Sewerage Systems. Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair (by request of the County Executive) BILL NO. 85-25 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Purchasing – County Government's Transition to Zero Emissions Leaf Blowers – Leading by Example – FOR the purpose of adding definitions of “gas powered leaf blower” and “zero emissions leaf blower”; requiring all County owned gas powers leaf blowers to be replaced with zero emissions leaf blowers; providing for a transition period; and generally relating to purchasing. Introduced by Ms. Rodvien BILL NO. 86-25 – AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE concerning: Personnel – Employee Relations – Police Captains – FOR the purpose of including police captains in the definition of “uniformed public safety exclusive representative”; permitting police captains to join [PAGE 3] Agenda October 6, 2025 Page 3 employee organizations; permitting the filing of a petitions for certification of an employee organization in November and December; and generally relating to personnel. Introduced by Ms. Pickard, Ms. Hummer, Ms. Rodvien, Mr. Smith and Mr. Volke K. Introduction of Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 27-25 – RESOLUTION concerning a petition to the Maryland Higher Education Commission for Anne Arundel Community College funding for the Dragun Science Building Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair (by request of the County Executive) RESOLUTION NO. 28-25 – RESOLUTION concerning a petition to the Maryland Higher Education Commission for Anne Arundel Community College funding for the Florestano Building Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair (by request of the County Executive) RESOLUTION NO. 29-25 – RESOLUTION requesting the Department of Inspections and Permits to develop a Forest Conservation Manual to serve as a guidebook for property owners and homeowners associations who maintain forest conservation easements on their properties Introduced by Ms. Fiedler RESOLUTION NO. 30-25 – RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Charter of Anne Arundel County to permit all recognized employee bargaining units to enter into binding arbitration to resolve labor disputes relating to the terms and conditions of employment Introduced by Ms. Pickard and Ms. Hummer L. Public Hearings and Call of Bills and Resolutions for Final Reading and/or Vote BILL NO. 67-25 (As Amended)(Amendment(s) Proposed) – 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 [PAGE 4] Agenda October 6, 2025 Page 4 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 (As Amended)(Amendment(s) Proposed) – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Public Safety – Zoning – Animal Rescue – FOR the purpose of requiring an animal rescue license and establishing the application and issuance criteria for a license; 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 public safety and zoning. Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair (by request of the County Executive) BILL NO. 71-25 (As Amended)(Amendment Proposed) – 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. 74-25 (As Amended) – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Zoning – BWI Mixed Use Overlay Area – Carwashes – FOR the purpose of defining “carwash”; allowing carwashes as a permitted use in the BWI Mixed Use Overlay Area; and generally relating to zoning. Introduced by Mr. Smith BILL NO. 76-25 (Amendment(s) Proposed) – 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 (Amendment(s) Proposed) – 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 [PAGE 5] Agenda October 6, 2025 Page 5 Ethics Commission; decreasing certain positions in the classified service and increasing certain positions in the classified 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) BILL NO. 80-25 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Approval of the Amended and Restated Lease between Anne Arundel County, Maryland and Wiley Bates School LLC – FOR the purpose of authorizing the Amended and Restated Lease of a portion of County owned property in Annapolis, Maryland, known and designated as Wiley H. Bates High School, Smithville Street and South Villa Avenue, to Wiley Bates School LLC. Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair (by request of the County Executive) RESOLUTION NO. 25-25 – RESOLUTION approving the designation of certain areas near the Glen Burnie (Cromwell) Light Raillink Station as a transit-oriented development Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair (by request of the County Executive) RESOLUTION NO. 26-25 – RESOLUTION amending a portion of Title 4 of the Rules of Procedure of the County Council Introduced by Ms. Hummer M. Other Business N. 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 6] ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY OFFICE OF THE COUNTY AUDITOR To: Councilmembers, Anne Arundel County Council From: Office of the County Auditor Date: October 3, 2025 Subject: County Auditor’s Review of Legislation for the October 6, 2025 Council Meeting Bill 67-25: Floodplain Summary of Legislation Management, Erosion and Sediment Control, This bill establishes new regulations for the clearing and pruning and Stormwater of trees, shrubs, and woody vegetation. Specifically, the bill Management – Clearing modifies existing definitions and introduces “pruning” as a and Pruning separate regulated activity with a new tiered approval process for projects within Critical Areas and Forest Conservation Easements. This bill also introduces two new plans to be used in lieu of a grading permit for newly-regulated activities and codifies fees for these new plans. This bill was introduced on behalf of the Department of Inspections and Permits (I&P) and its effective date is contingent on the approval of the Maryland Critical Area Commission. Review of Fiscal Impact We are unable to independently validate the Administration’s fiscal estimate using the information provided when the bill was submitted. The bill establishes application fees for Standard Grading Plans, Habitat Enhancement Plans, and Vegetation Management Plans. Revenue generated from these fees will be contingent on the volume of applications submitted to I&P for regulated activities. The Administration estimates the total revenue from fees will be $97,500 per year. Revenue generation may be offset by unanticipated resource needs related to staff training, inspections, and public outreach surrounding new provisions. A review of this legislation was also included in the Auditor’s Review of Legislation for the September 15, 2025 Council Meeting. 888 BESTGATE ROAD, SUITE 317 · ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND 21401 · (410) 222-1138 · AUDIT-LINE@AACOUNTY.ORG [PAGE 7] Bill 68-25: Zoning – Summary of Legislation Animal Rescue This bill defines “animal rescue” and establishes its applicability within the Anne Arundel Zoning Code as a conditional use in various zoning districts. Additionally, it authorizes an animal rescue as a home occupation. This bill was introduced at the request of the Office of Planning and Zoning (OPZ). Review of Fiscal Impact We concur with the Administration’s Fiscal Note that this bill is not anticipated to have a fiscal impact. The Administration did not provide details with the submission of this bill on how many establishments in the County would be considered an “animal rescue” if it were to pass. This bill is only for the zoning of the property; the bill does not address any business licensing or inspection requirements by the Department of Animal Services. A review of this legislation was also included in the Auditor’s Review of Legislation for the September 15, 2025 Council Meeting. Bill 76-25: Public Safety Summary of Legislation – Sidewalks – Removal of Snow and Ice This bill establishes updated enforcement processes for removing snow and ice from sidewalks in the County after winter weather events to enhance compliance and ensure responsible use of County resources. Specifically, this bill repeals the current snow and ice removal requirements, modifies related violations from a criminal offense to a civil offense, and provides for exemptions to specific populations. This bill was introduced on behalf of the Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Department of Inspections and Permits (I&P). Review of Fiscal Impact We concur with the Administration's Fiscal Note. The Department of Inspections and Permits possesses the existing capacity to absorb these additional duties with minimal impact on time and resources. While some overtime may be required during severe weather events, overall costs are not expected to increase significantly. Bill 77-25: Personnel – Summary of Legislation Pay Plan – Positions in the Classified Service – This bill modifies the Classified Service pay plan. Specifically, Police Department – this legislation removes one LM11 Police Communication Page 2 of 4 [PAGE 8] Public Ethics – Financial Operator II position and one OS2 Office Support Assistant I from Disclosure the Police Department; adds one NR15 Management Assistant I and one OS6 Office Support Specialist to the Police Department; creates the P-5 and P-6 pay grade scales within the classified service, but does not place any positions into those pay grades; and requires that Police Majors (Classified) file financial disclosure statements to the Ethics Commission. This bill was introduced on behalf of the Office of Personnel. Review of Fiscal Impact The Office of the County Auditor is unable to independently validate the Administration’s fiscal estimate using the information provided when the bill was submitted. However, we concur that there would be no fiscal impact at this time for creating new pay scales. Bill 80-25: Approval of Summary of Legislation the Amended and Restated Lease between This bill authorizes the Amended and Restated Lease (“Lease”) Anne Arundel County, for part of County-owned property in Annapolis known and Maryland and Wiley designated as Wiley H. Bates High School, Smithville Street, and Bates School LLC South Villa Avenue to Wiley Bates School LLC. The same bill (No. 66-24) was introduced and unanimously passed last year, yet the lease was not executed. Modifications to last year’s lease were made for the affordable senior housing, exhibit space, and memorial garden renovation projects, and the term expires 99 years after full execution of the Amended and Restated Lease. Review of Fiscal Impact The bill has no direct fiscal impact because there is no change to the County services provided for this property. The tenant will continue to be responsible for maintenance and operating expenses of the leased facility, and the County will continue to be responsible for utility connections and provide landscaping services to the property. The County has no plans to fund property improvements at the lease site. Resolution 25-25: Summary of Legislation Approving the Designation of Certain The Administration seeks to apply for the State’s “transit- Areas Near the Glen oriented development” designation for the area within a half-mile Burnie (Cromwell) Light of the Glen Burnie (Cromwell) Light Raillink Station. The Raillink Station as a County Executive has approved this action, and this resolution seeks the County Council’s confirmation as required in the Page 3 of 4 [PAGE 9] Transit-Oriented Charter. Development Review of Fiscal Impact We concur with the Administration’s Fiscal Note that this resolution has no direct fiscal impact but that implementation of the plan and future development pursuant to changes in land designations could affect County revenues and expenditures. Page 4 of 4 [PAGE 10] COUNTY COUNCIL OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND Minutes of Legislative Session 2025, Legislative Day No. 17 September 15, 2025 – 6:00 P.M. The County Council meeting was called to order by Chair Hummer at 6:00 P.M. MOTION TO HOLD CLOSED SESSION On motion by Ms. Pickard, seconded by Ms. Rodvien, the motion to hold a closed session to discuss a personnel matter was passed by the following roll call vote: Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Ms. Pickard, Ms. Hummer Nay – None Absent – Mr. Smith, Mr. Volke The Council convened to Room 143 of the Arundel Center in Annapolis, Md The Council reconvened in the Chambers for the legislative session at 7:06 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 120 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 not represented. ETHICS STATEMENT Kaley Schultze, Administrative Officer, read aloud the Ethics Statement. INVITATION TO AUDIENCE The Chair opened Invitation to Audience. [PAGE 11] The Administrative Officer stated there were three 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: Brendan Maltise, President of Creekstone Village Townhomes Lora Collins, Churchton Paul Higgins, Pasadena Mike Shay, Shady Side There was no one else present who wished to speak, and the Invitation to Audience was closed. ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA Mr. Smith recognized the elected officials in attendance. The Chair stated that Bill No. 75-25 would be heard first. 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 Mr. Smith, seconded by Ms. Pickard, the minutes for September 2, 2025, Legislative Day No. 15 were approved. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS BILL NO. 78-25 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Capital Budget and Program – Odenton MARC TOD Development Phases 1 & 2A, MD 170 Widening, MD 214 & Loch Haven Road, and Campus Improvements Capital Projects – Supplementary and Transfer of Appropriations – FOR the purpose of amending the Capital Budget for the current fiscal year by transferring an appropriation of funding source in the Odenton MARC TOD Development Phases 1 & 2A and the MD 170 Widening capital projects; amending the Capital Budget for the current fiscal year by making supplementary appropriations of funds to the MD 214 & Loch Haven Road and the Campus Improvements capital projects; amending the Capital Program and Capital Projects Bond Ordinance for the current fiscal year; and generally relating to appropriation of funds in projects in the Capital Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair (by request of the County Executive) [PAGE 12] BILL NO. 79-25 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Construction and Property Maintenance Codes – Civil Fines – International Property Maintenance Codes – Codes and Supplement – Air Conditioning in Multiple Dwellings – FOR the purpose of modifying the method of imposition of certain civil fines for violations of the Property Maintenance Code for multiple dwellings; requiring multiple dwelling owners that provide air conditioning systems to tenants to keep the same in good working order and capable of meeting certain temperature levels; requiring owners of multiple dwellings to provide certain alternative cooling relief to tenants when air conditioning systems are in disrepair; allowing the County to bill property owners for providing alternative cooling systems to tenants if the owner fails to; and generally relating to the construction and property maintenance codes. Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair (by request of the County Executive) BILL NO. 80-25 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Approval of the Amended and Restated Lease between Anne Arundel County, Maryland and Wiley Bates School LLC – FOR the purpose of authorizing the Amended and Restated Lease of a portion of County owned property in Annapolis, Maryland, known and designated as Wiley H. Bates High School, Smithville Street and South Villa Avenue, to Wiley Bates School LLC. Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair (by request of the County Executive) BILL NO. 81-25 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Subdivision and Development – Adequate Public Facilities – Adequate Transportation Facilities – Mitigation – Fees and Securities – Development Impact Fee Credits – FOR the purpose of revising the transportation adequate public facilities standards and processes to include additional modes of transportation for bicycles, pedestrians and transit; providing for mitigation for additional modes of transportation; revising the standards for granting impact fee credits for transportation improvements over and beyond mitigation requirements; amending certain titles of sections and subtitles; and generally relating to subdivision and development. Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair (by request of the County Executive) BILL NO. 82-25 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Finance, Taxation, and Budget – Real Property Taxes – 9 1 1 Specialist Property Tax Credit – FOR the purpose of increasing the duration of the 9-1-1 specialist property tax credit; and generally relating to finance, taxation and budget. Introduced by Ms. Pickard and Mr. Smith INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 25-25 – RESOLUTION approving the designation of certain areas near the Glen Burnie (Cromwell) Light Raillink Station as a transit-oriented development Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair (by request of the County Executive) [PAGE 13] RESOLUTION NO. 26-25 – RESOLUTION amending a portion of Title 4 of the Rules of Procedure of the County Council Introduced by Ms. Hummer PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CALL OF BILLS FOR FINAL READING AND/OR VOTE BILL NO. 75-25 The Chair called for 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; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title. Ms. Rodvien asked to be added as co-sponsor. Ms. Leadbetter 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. 75-25. The Administrative Officer stated there were fifteen submissions for Bill No. 75-25 of written testimony received through the online testimony tool, which were shared with the Council and posted on the County Council website. There was no one present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed. The Chair called for Bill No. 75-25, An Ordinance concerning: Zoning – Youth Nature Immersion Program; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title. Bill No. 75-25 was passed by the following roll call: Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Hummer Nay – None BILL NO. 65-25 (As Amended) The Chair called for Bill No. 65-25, as amended, An Ordinance concerning: Finance, Taxation, and Budget – Real Property Taxes – Homeowners Property Tax Credit Program – Total Real Property Tax – Calculation of Local Supplement – For the purpose of modifying the definition of “Total real property tax” with respect to the Homeowners Property Tax Credit Program; modifying the calculation of the local supplement to the Homeowners Property Tax [PAGE 14] Credit Program; providing for the application of this Ordinance; and generally relating to finance, taxation, and budget; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title. Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Relations, was accompanied by Chris Trumbauer, Budget Officer, Brian Schenck, Tax Billing 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. 65-25, as amended. The Administrative Officer stated there were ten submissions for Bill No. 65-25, 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. 65-25, as amended: Kurt Svendsen, Arnold Camille Weefur, Glen Burnie There was no one else present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed. The Chair called for Bill No. 65-25, as amended, An Ordinance concerning: Finance, Taxation, and Budget – Real Property Taxes – Homeowners Property Tax Credit Program – Total Real Property Tax – Calculation of Local Supplement; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title. Ms. Leadbetter asked about the number of senior citizens who receive this credit. Mr. Trumbauer answered. Bill No. 65-25, as amended, was passed by the following roll call: Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Hummer Nay – None BILL NO. 67-25 The Chair called for 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, [PAGE 15] 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; 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, Raghavenderrao Badami, Assistant Director Inspections and Permits, Nathan Markline, Code Enforcing Administrator, and Kelly Kenney, Supervising County Attorney. Mr. Hunt explained the background and purpose of the bill. Mr. Michelsen spoke on the bill. The Chair called for the public hearing on Bill No. 67-25. The Administrative Officer stated there was one submission for Bill No. 67-25 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. 67-25: Fletcher Thompson, Sherwood Forest Marsha Potler, Sherwood Forest Don Devries, Sherwood Forest There was no one else present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed. The Chair called for Bill No. 67-25, An Ordinance concerning: Floodplain Management, Erosion and Sediment Control, and Stormwater Management – Clearing and Pruning; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title. Amendment No. 1 The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment: This amendment revises the definition of “clearing” to clarify it includes removal by manual, mechanical, or chemical means. Mr. Michelsen explained the amendment. [PAGE 16] Ms. Fiedler asked about removal of invasive species. Mr. Michelsen answered. On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Ms. Pickard, Amendment No. 1 was adopted by the following roll call vote: Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Hummer Nay – None Amendment No. 2 The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment: This amendment removes a prohibition on certain pruning on property outside the critical area and on property in certain parts of the critical area. Mr. Michelsen explained the amendment. On motion of Ms. Pickard, seconded by Ms. Rodvien, Amendment No. 2 was adopted by the following roll call vote: Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Hummer Nay – None Amendment No. 3 The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment: This amendment allows for pruning in a forest conservation easement without approval in an area of up to 1,000 square feet if the pruning is to trees, shrubs or vegetation that extend beyond the boundaries of the easement or interfere with any structures. Mr. Michelsen explained the amendment. Mr. Hunt withdrew the amendment. Amendment No. 4 The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment: This amendment exempts routine maintenance of stormwater management best management practices from the requirement of a grading permit or other approvals. [PAGE 17] Mr. Michelsen explained the amendment. On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Ms. Fiedler, Amendment No. 4 was adopted by the following roll call vote: Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Hummer Nay – None Amendment No. 5 The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment: This amendment clarifies that a standard grading plan, vegetation management plan, or habitat enhancement plan may be renewed upon request, and that there is no application fee for a renewal as long as the plan proposes substantially the same annual maintenance or activity as a prior approved plan. Mr. Michelsen explained the amendment. Ms. Hummer asked about renewing the plans. Mr. Badami answered. Mr. Volke asked a clarifying question. Mr. Badami replied. On motion of Ms. Pickard, seconded by Mr. Smith, Amendment No. 5 was adopted by the following roll call vote: Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Hummer Nay – None Amendment No. 6 The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment: This amendment removes a prohibition on removing more than 25% of the living canopy of a tree or shrub. Mr. Michelsen explained the amendment. Ms. Fiedler asked how Amendment No. 6 and Amendment No. 7 worked together. [PAGE 18] Mr. Michelsen answered. On motion of Ms. Rodvien, seconded by Ms. Pickard, Amendment No. 6 was adopted by the following roll call vote: Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Hummer Nay – None Amendment No. 7 The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment: This amendment allows for pruning in a forest conservation easement without approval in an area of up to 2,500 square feet. Ms. Leadbetter explained the amendment. Mr. Michelsen spoke on the amendment. On motion of Ms. Leadbetter, seconded by Ms. Rodvien, Amendment No. 7 was adopted by the following roll call vote: Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Hummer Nay – None The Chair stated that Bill No. 67-25, as amended, will be heard at the next Council Meeting on October 6, 2025. BILL NO. 68-25 The Chair called for 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; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title. Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Relations, was accompanied by Lynn Miller, Assistant Planning and Zoning Officer, Claudia Roll, Director of Animal Services, and Kelly Kenney, Supervising County Attorney. Mr. Hunt explained the background and purpose of the bill. Mr. Volke asked about zoning districts. [PAGE 19] Ms. Miller answered. The Chair called for the public hearing on Bill No. 68-25. The Administrative Officer stated there were five submissions for Bill No. 68-25 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. 68-25: Kaitlin Neal, Pasadena Linda Mazer, Arnold Arianna Jordan, Severna Park Dr. Kip Imporano, Glen Burnie There was no one else present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed. The Chair called for Bill No. 68-25, An Ordinance concerning: Zoning – Animal Rescue; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title. Amendment No. 1 The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment: This amendment adds a requirement for a license for an animal rescue facility, establishes the requirements for the issuance of a license, application requirements, grounds for denial and an annual fee for the license. Mr. Hunt explained the amendment. Ms. Roll spoke on the amendment. Ms. Hummer expressed her concern. Ms. Fiedler asked about inspections. Ms. Roll answered. Ms. Leadbetter asked a clarifying question. Ms. Roll responded. On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Volke, Amendment No. 1 was adopted by the following roll call vote: [PAGE 20] Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Hummer Nay – None Amendment No. 2 The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment: This amendment removes the phrase “short-term” from the definition of “animal rescue”. Mr. Hunt explained the amendment. Ms. Roll spoke on the amendment. Mr. Volke asked how this amendment works. Ms. Roll responded. There was further discussion on the amendment. On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Ms. Pickard, Amendment No. 2 was adopted by the following roll call vote: Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Ms. Hummer Nay – Mr. Volke Amendment No. 3 The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment: This amendment makes an animal rescue a conditional use in R2-Residential and R5- Residential zoning districts. Mr. Hunt explained the amendment. Mr. Volke asked how the districts would work. Ms. Miller answered. Ms. Fiedler spoke on special exception. Ms. Miller responded. On motion of Ms. Pickard, seconded by Ms. Rodvien, Amendment No. 3 was adopted by the following roll call vote: [PAGE 21] Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Hummer Nay – None Amendment No. 4 The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment: This amendment makes an animal rescue a conditional use in the C3-General Commercial zoning district; and adds a conditional requirement that a facility in a C3 district may only house or shelter cats and certain small animals. Mr. Hunt explained the amendment. On motion of Ms. Pickard, seconded by Mr. Smith, Amendment No. 4 was adopted by the following roll call vote: Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Hummer Nay – None Amendment No. 5 The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment: This amendment changes the requirement for spaying or neutering from before or upon arrival to the facility to prior to adoption from the facility, unless a veterinarian determines the animal is medically unable to undergo the procedure. Mr. Hunt explained the amendment. Ms. Hummer asked a clarifying question. Ms. Roll answered. On motion of Ms. Pickard, seconded by Mr. Smith, Amendment No. 5 was adopted by the following roll call vote: Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Hummer Nay – None Amendment No. 6 The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment: [PAGE 22] This amendment increases the number of cats permitted at an animal rescue facility at one time from 30 to 50. Mr. Hunt explained the amendment. Mr. Volke asked about the acreage. Ms. Miller and Ms. Kenney answered. There was further discussion on the amendment. On motion of Ms. Pickard, seconded by Mr. Smith, Amendment No. 6 was adopted by the following roll call vote: Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Hummer Nay – None Amendment No. 7 The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment: This amendment modifies the setback and housing requirements from any residentially zoned property to 100 feet from existing residences for a facility with dogs or 75 feet from existing residences for a facility with animals other than dogs. Ms. Pickard explained the amendment. The Administration supports. On motion of Ms. Pickard, seconded by Ms. Fiedler, Amendment No. 7 was adopted by the following roll call vote: Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Hummer Nay – None The Chair stated that Bill No. 68-25, as amended, will be heard at the next Council Meeting on October 6, 2025. BILL NO. 70-25 The Chair called for 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 [PAGE 23] accommodate a person with a disability to be a reasonable accommodation; and generally related to equity and human rights; 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. Rodvien asked to be added as co-sponsor. The Chair called for the public hearing on Bill No. 70-25. The Administrative Officer stated there was one submission for Bill No. 70-25 of written testimony received through the online testimony tool, which was shared with the Council and posted on the County Council website. There was no one present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed. The Chair called for Bill No. 70-25, An Ordinance concerning: Equity and Human Rights – Reasonable Accommodation; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title. Bill No. 70-25 was passed by the following roll call: Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Hummer Nay – None BILL NO. 71-25 The Chair called for 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; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title. Ms. Hummer explained the background and purpose of the bill. [PAGE 24] Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Relations, was accompanied by Brian Schenck, Tax Billing Manager, Chris Trumbauer, Budget Officer, and Lori Blair Klasmeier, Deputy County Attorney. Mr. Hunt spoke on the bill. The Chair called for the public hearing on Bill No. 71-25. The Administrative Officer stated there were three submissions for Bill No. 71-25 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. 71-25: Regina Cornelius, Severna Park Marsha Jackson, Hanover Rebecca Forte, Severna Park Spencer Dixon, Laurel John Jasen, Pasadena Colleen O’Neill Yanchulis, Arnold Carolyn Matthews, Arnold Jennifer Jackson, Pasadena Phil Ateto, Annapolis There was no one else present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed. The Chair called for Bill No. 71-25, An Ordinance concerning: Public Campaign Financing – Disbursement of Public Contribution – Funding for Public Campaign Financing Fund; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title. Amendment No. 1 The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment: This amendment changes the requirement of the Controller to disburse the appropriate public contributions to a participating candidate’s publicly funded campaign account from “within three days” to “promptly”. Mr. Hunt explained the amendment. Mr. Volke asked clarifying questions about the timeframe. Mr. Hunt and Mr. Schenck answered. Ms. Fiedler asked what a reasonable number of days would be. [PAGE 25] Mr. Schenck responded. There was further discussion on the amendment. On motion of Ms. Pickard, seconded by Ms. Rodvien, Amendment No. 1 was defeated by the following roll call vote: Aye – None Nay – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Hummer Amendment No. 2 The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment: This amendment modifies the criteria used by the Controller to determine if the amount in the fund is sufficient to meet maximum public contribution from interest expressed by certain candidates to those candidates who indicated to the Maryland State Board of Elections that public campaign finances will be sought; and removes the requirement to fund at least one certified candidate for County Executive and four candidates for County Council. Mr. Hunt explained the amendment. Ms. Rodvien expressed her concerns about the amendment. Mr. Hunt and Ms. Hummer responded. Mr. Volke asked a clarifying question about funding. Mr. Hunt answered. There was further discussion on the amendment. On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Ms. Pickard, Amendment No. 2 was adopted by the following roll call vote: Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Hummer Nay – Ms. Rodvien Amendment No. 3 The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment: This amendment removes the requirement of the Controller to determine sufficient funding for the certified candidates within 15 days of the deadline to file a certificate of candidacy and report the determination to the County Executive, County Council, the Commission and the Board. [PAGE 26] Mr. Hunt explained the amendment. On motion of Ms. Pickard, seconded by Mr. Volke, Amendment No. 3 was adopted by the following roll call vote: Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Hummer Nay – Ms. Rodvien Amendment No. 4 The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment: This amendment allows the Controller to determine by reasonable expectations if the fund is insufficient to meet the maximum public contributions for all candidates certified in the election cycle. Mr. Hunt explained the amendment. Ms. Hummer asked a clarifying question. Mr. Hunt answered. On motion of Ms. Pickard, seconded by Mr. Volke, Amendment No. 4 was adopted by the following roll call vote: Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Hummer Nay – Ms. Rodvien Amendment No. 5 The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment: This amendment requires the Controller to include certain information in the notification to the County Executive, County Council, and the Board regarding the insufficient amount in the fund; and requires the County Executive to request a supplement to the fund in the amount requested by the Controller to the County Council. Mr. Hunt explained the amendment. Ms. Rodvien asked about timing. Mr. Hunt and Ms. Hummer answered. On motion of Ms. Pickard, seconded by Mr. Volke, Amendment No. 5 was adopted by the following roll call vote: [PAGE 27] Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Hummer Nay – None Amendment No. 6 The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment: This amendment removes the requirement to provide minimum appropriations beginning in Fiscal Year 2028 other than what is recommended by the Commission. Mr. Hunt explained the amendment. On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Ms. Pickard, Amendment No. 6 was adopted by the following roll call vote: Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Hummer Nay – None The Chair stated that Bill No. 71-25, as amended, will be heard at the next Council Meeting on October 6, 2025. BILL NO. 74-25 The Chair called for 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; 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, and Kelly Kenney, Supervising County Attorney. The Administration supports. The Chair called for the public hearing on Bill No. 74-25. The Administrative Officer stated there were no submissions of public testimony received ahead of time for Bill No. 74-25. There was no one present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed. The Chair called for Bill No. 74-25, An Ordinance concerning: Zoning – BWI Mixed Use Overlay Area – Carwashes; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title. [PAGE 28] Amendment No. 1 The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment: This amendment adds a definition for “carwash”. Mr. Smith explained the amendment. The Administration supports. On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Volke, Amendment No. 1 was adopted by the following roll call vote: Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Hummer Nay – None The Chair stated that Bill No. 74-25, as amended, will be heard at the next Council Meeting on October 6, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CALL OF RESOLUTION FOR FINAL READING AND/OR VOTE RESOLUTION NO. 22-25 The Chair called for Resolution No. 22-25, A Resolution confirming the adoption of the Anne Arundel County Hazard Mitigation Plan – 2025 Update; and the Administrative Officer read the full resolution. Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Relations, was accompanied by Preeti Emrick, Director of Office of Emergency Management, Kerry Topovski, Project Development Administrator, Alex Sperling, UASI Planner, and Lori Blair Klasmeier, Deputy County Attorney. Mr. Hunt explained the resolution. Ms. Emrick spoke on the resolution. The Chair called for the public hearing on Resolution No. 22-25. The Administrative Officer stated there were no submissions of public testimony received ahead of time for Resolution No. 22-25. There was no one present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed. [PAGE 29] The Chair called for Resolution No. 22-25, A Resolution confirming the adoption of the Anne Arundel County Hazard Mitigation Plan – 2025 Update; and the Administrative Officer read the full resolution. Resolution No. 22-25 was adopted by the following roll call: Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Hummer Nay – None PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CALL OF BILL FOR FINAL READING AND/OR VOTE BILL NO. 72-25 The Chair called for 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; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title. Mr. Volke explained the background and purpose of the bill. Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Relations, was accompanied by Janssen Evelyn, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Land Use, Lynn Miller, Assistant Planning and Zoning Officer, Honora Sutor, Chief Affordable Housing Officer, and Kelly Kenney, Supervising County Attorney. Mr. Hunt expressed the Administration’s opposition. Mr. Evelyn spoke on the bill. The Chair called for the public hearing on Bill No. 72-25. The Administrative Officer stated there were eighty-eight submissions for Bill No. 72-25 of written testimony received through the online testimony tool, which were shared with the Council and posted on the County Council website. The following person spoke on Bill No. 72-25: Kyle Nembhard, Glen Burnie Anita Patel, Glen Burnie Jigna Patel, Glen Burnie Deanna Edmunds, Halethrope Heather Cassity, Pasadena Linda Hanifin Bonner, Ph.D., Annapolis Steven McCracken, Glen Burnie Kristina Korona, Baltimore [PAGE 30] Jennifer Jackson, Pasadena Max Gross, Annapolis William Hill, Severna Park Paul Higgins, Pasadena John Burkett, Glen Burnie Solomon Campbell, Glen Burnie Milton Horne, Severna Park Kyle Talente, Fairfax County, VA, RKG Zach Lett, Landscaping company Thomas Hoffman, Glen Burnie Michael Rotear, Glen Burnie Joe Skipper, Glen Burnie Spencer Horton, Glen Burnie David Morseberger, Davidsonville There was no one else present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed. The Chair called for Bill No. 72-25, An Ordinance concerning: Zoning – Requirements for Conditional Uses – Workforce Housing; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title. Mr. Volke thanked those who testified on the bill. Ms. Pickard spoke on the bill. There was further discussion on the bill. MOTION TO HOLD On motion by Mr. Volke, seconded by Ms. Leadbetter, the motion to hold Bill No. 72-25 until October 6, 2025 was defeated by the following roll call: Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Volke Nay – Ms. Rodvien, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Ms. Hummer Mr. Volke spoke on the previous vote. Bill No. 72-25 was defeated by the following roll call: Aye – Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Volke Nay – Ms. Rodvien, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Ms. Hummer ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, on motion of Ms. Pickard, seconded by Ms. Fiedler, the meeting adjourned at 11:04 P.M. [PAGE 31] Respectfully submitted, By Anna Macaulay For Kaley Schultze Administrative Officer [PAGE 32] COUNTY COUNCIL OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND Minutes of Closed Session Monday, September 15, 2025 44 Calvert Street, Room 143 Annapolis, Maryland A closed meeting was held on September 15, 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 6:05 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 Lisa Rodvien – District 6 Shannon Leadbetter – District 7 Other Staff present: Brenda Cachuela, Acting County Auditor Prior to the Council’s September 15, 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 Rodvien seconded the motion. The roll call vote called by the Administrative Officer was: 5-0-2, with Councilmembers Smith and Volke absent. 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 7:00 pm. [PAGE 33] PROPOSED COUNTY COUNCIL OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND Legislative Session 2025, Legislative Day No. 18 Bill No. 83-25 Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair (by request of the County Executive) By the County Council, October 6, 2025 ________________________________________________________________________ Introduced and first read on October 6, 2025 Public Hearing set for November 3, 2025 Bill Expires January 9, 2026 By Order: Kaley Schultze, Administrative Officer ________________________________________________________________________ A BILL ENTITLED 1 AN ORDINANCE concerning the authorization of the issuance, sale and delivery by Anne 2 Arundel County, Maryland (the “County”) from time to time of special taxing district 3 refunding bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $12,360,000 to be 4 secured by special taxes to refund all or a portion of the County’s Special Obligation 5 Bonds (Arundel Gateway Project), Series 2014 (Taxable); and the determination of 6 certain terms and provisions in connection with the issuance, sale and payment of such 7 bonds 8 9 FOR the purpose of authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery by the County from time to 10 time pursuant to Sections 21-501 through 21-523, inclusive, of the Local Government 11 Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland (2013 Replacement Volume and 2024 12 Supplement), Sections 4-8-101 through 4-8-106, inclusive, of the Anne Arundel 13 County Code (2005, as amended) (together, the “Special Taxing District Act”) and 14 Section 19-207 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland 15 (2013 Replacement Volume and 2024 Supplement) (the “Refunding Act”) and this 16 Ordinance, of special taxing district refunding bonds in an aggregate principal amount 17 not to exceed $12,360,000 (the “Refunding Bonds”) to refund all or a portion of the 18 County’s Special Obligation Bonds (Arundel Gateway Project), Series 2014 (Taxable) 19 in order to achieve debt service savings for the County in each year on a direct 20 comparison basis; making certain findings and determinations, among others, 21 concerning the public benefit and purpose of the Refunding Bonds; providing that the 22 Refunding Bonds shall be payable from special taxes levied and collected from certain 23 real and personal property located in the Arundel Gateway Special Taxing District (the 24 “Arundel Gateway Special Tax”) and deposited in the Arundel Gateway Special Taxing 25 District Fund created pursuant to Bill No. 16-12, adopted by the County Council of the 26 County (the “County Council”) on March 19, 2012, approved by the County Executive 27 of the County (the “County Executive”) on March 26, 2012, and effective, by its terms, 28 on May 10, 2012 (“Bill No. 16-12”); providing that the Refunding Bonds shall not [PAGE 34] Bill No. 83-25 Page No. 2 1 constitute a general obligation debt of the County or a pledge of the County’s full faith 2 and credit or taxing power other than the Arundel Gateway Special Tax pursuant to the 3 Special Taxing District Act, Bill No. 16-12 and this Ordinance; providing that the 4 Refunding Bonds may be sold at private (negotiated) sale; providing for the creation of 5 a debt service reserve fund for the Refunding Bonds, if deemed necessary at the 6 recommendation of the financial advisor to the County or the underwriter for the 7 Refunding Bonds, and the payment of costs and expenses related to the issuance of the 8 Refunding Bonds; authorizing the County Executive to specify, prescribe, determine, 9 provide for and approve certain details, forms, documents and procedures in connection 10 with the Refunding Bonds issued hereunder and any other matters necessary or 11 desirable in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale and payment of the 12 Refunding Bonds; authorizing the County Executive to take certain actions, execute 13 certain documents and make certain commitments on behalf of the County in 14 connection with the issuance, sale and delivery of the Refunding Bonds; and generally 15 providing for and determining various matters in connection with the issuance, sale, 16 delivery and payment of the Refunding Bonds. 17 18 RECITALS 19 20 Pursuant to Sections 21-501 through 21-523, inclusive, of the Local Government 21 Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland (2013 Replacement Volume and 2024 22 Supplement) and Sections 4-8-101 through 4-8-106, inclusive, of the Anne Arundel 23 County Code (2005, as amended) (together, the “Special Taxing District Act”) and Bill 24 No. 16-12, passed by the County Council of the County (the “County Council”) on 25 March 19, 2012, approved by the County Executive of the County (the “County 26 Executive”) and enacted on March 26, 2012, and effective May 10, 2012, the County 27 created the Arundel Gateway Special Taxing District in order to provide for the financing 28 of certain infrastructure improvements described therein. Bill No. 16-12 established the 29 Arundel Gateway Special Taxing District Fund (the “Arundel Gateway Special Tax Fund”) 30 and authorized the levy and imposition of the Arundel Gateway Special Tax upon certain 31 real and personal property within the Arundel Gateway Special Taxing District in the 32 manner and through the application of the Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special 33 Taxes (the “Arundel Gateway Rate and Method”) attached as Exhibit C-1 to Bill No. 16-12 34 and made a part thereof. The County issued its Special Obligation Bonds (Arundel 35 Gateway Project), Series 2014 (Taxable) (the “Refunded Bonds”) pursuant to the Special 36 Taxing District Act, Bill No. 16-12 and the Indenture of Trust dated as of August 1, 2014, 37 by and between the County and Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as trustee, as 38 amended and supplemented (as so amended and supplemented, the “Indenture”). 39 40 The County has determined that debt service savings on a direct comparison basis can 41 be achieved by refunding all or a portion of the outstanding principal amount of the 42 Refunded Bonds in the manner provided in this Ordinance. The County has therefore 43 determined to authorize the issuance of the Refunding Bonds (hereinafter defined) pursuant 44 to Section 19-207 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland 45 (2013 Replacement Volume and 2024 Supplement) (the “Refunding Act”), the Special 46 Taxing District Act and this Ordinance, the proceeds of which will be used to refund the 47 Refunded Bonds to achieve debt service savings. The Refunding Bonds shall not constitute 48 a general obligation debt of the County or a pledge of the County’s full faith and credit or 49 taxing power other than the Arundel Gateway Special Tax levied and imposed upon certain [PAGE 35] Bill No. 83-25 Page No. 3 1 real and personal property within the Arundel Gateway Special Taxing District pursuant to 2 the Special Taxing District Act, Bill No. 16-12 and this Ordinance. 3 4 SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the County Council of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, 5 That the County hereby ratifies and confirms the creation of the Arundel Gateway Special 6 Taxing District for the purpose of financing the infrastructure improvements financed with 7 proceeds of the Refunded Bonds. The County Council hereby finds and determines that the 8 issuance of the Refunding Bonds for the purpose of refunding all or a portion of the 9 Refunded Bonds to realize debt service savings on a direct comparison basis will 10 accomplish the public purposes of the Refunding Act and is in furtherance of the purposes 11 of the Special Taxing District Act. For the purposes of this Ordinance, the issuance of the 12 Refunding Bonds shall be deemed to realize debt service savings on a direct comparison 13 basis when the debt service of the Refunding Bonds in each tax year, together with the debt 14 service on any Refunded Bonds not refunded, defeased or otherwise retired in connection 15 with the issuance of the Refunding Bonds is, in the aggregate, less than or equal to the debt 16 service on the Refunded Bonds in each tax year determined immediately before the 17 issuance of the Refunding Bonds. 18 19 SECTION 2. And be it further enacted, That pursuant to the Refunding Act and the 20 Special Taxing District Act, there is hereby authorized the issuance and sale from time to 21 time of special obligation refunding bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed 22 $12,360,000 (the “Refunding Bonds”) for the purpose of refunding all or a portion of the 23 Refunded Bonds to realize debt service savings on a direct comparison basis. The proceeds 24 of the Refunding Bonds shall be used to refund all or a portion of the Refunded Bonds, to 25 pay costs and expenses related to the issuance of the Refunding Bonds and, if necessary, 26 to fund a debt service reserve fund for the Refunding Bonds as may be recommended by 27 the financial advisor to the County or by the underwriter for the Refunding Bonds. The 28 Refunding Bonds shall be special obligations of the County, the principal of and premium, 29 if any, and interest on which shall be payable from the Arundel Gateway Special Tax levied 30 and imposed pursuant to the Special Taxing District Act, Bill No. 16-12 and this Ordinance. 31 The Refunding Bonds will not constitute a general obligation debt of the County or a pledge 32 of the County’s full faith and credit or taxing power other than the Arundel Gateway 33 Special Tax. 34 35 The aggregate principal amount of Refunding Bonds issued hereunder to refund the 36 Refunded Bonds shall not exceed 120% of the aggregate principal amount of the Refunded 37 Bonds refunded. 38 39 Prior to the issuance of the Refunding Bonds, the County Executive shall execute and 40 deliver a certification establishing that the issuance of the Refunding Bonds will realize 41 debt service savings on a direct comparison basis as specified in this Ordinance. In making 42 this certification, the County Executive may rely on the advice of the County’s financial 43 advisor regarding such determination. 44 45 SECTION 3. And be it further enacted, That the Arundel Gateway Rate and Method 46 defines “Bonds” as any bonds, including refunding bonds, whether in one or more series, 47 issued by the County relating to the Arundel Gateway Special Taxing District pursuant to 48 the Special Taxing District Act. The County Council hereby ratifies and confirms its 49 findings in Bill No. 16-12 that the methodology utilized in apportioning the Arundel [PAGE 36] Bill No. 83-25 Page No. 4 1 Gateway Special Tax among property owners within the Arundel Gateway Special Taxing 2 District is reasonable and results in fairly allocating the cost of the infrastructure 3 improvements financed with proceeds of the Refunded Bonds as required by the Special 4 Taxing District Act. The Arundel Gateway Rate and Method is hereby confirmed, ratified, 5 adopted and incorporated into this Ordinance by this reference as if set forth in full herein. 6 7 The levy and imposition of the Arundel Gateway Special Tax upon real and personal 8 property within the Arundel Gateway Special Taxing District in the manner and through 9 the application of the Arundel Gateway Rate and Method and the deposit thereof in the 10 Arundel Gateway Special Tax Fund are hereby ratified and confirmed. The Arundel 11 Gateway Special Tax shall be and is hereby levied and imposed upon all real and personal 12 property within the Arundel Gateway Special Taxing District, unless exempted by law or 13 by the provisions hereof and the Arundel Gateway Rate and Method, in rate and amount 14 sufficient to provide for the payment of the principal of and premium, if any, and interest 15 on the Refunding Bonds and to pay or provide such other amounts as shall be required by 16 the Arundel Gateway Rate and Method, to the extent and in the manner provided thereby 17 and through the application of the procedures provided therein. The Arundel Gateway 18 Special Tax also may be levied with respect to refunding bonds issued under the Refunding 19 Act and Special Taxing District Act to refund the Refunding Bonds pursuant to the 20 provisions of an ordinance or resolution enacted or adopted by the County in connection 21 with the issuance of such refunding bonds. 22 23 The Controller of the County (the “Controller”) is hereby authorized and directed to 24 exercise all duties of the County Executive contained in the Arundel Gateway Rate and 25 Method. 26 27 SECTION 4. And be it further enacted, That as provided in Bill No. 16-12, each 28 contract of sale for real property located in the Arundel Gateway Special Taxing District 29 and each property tax bill for property therein shall comply with the provisions of Section 30 21-519(2) of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland (2013 31 Replacement Volume and 2024 Supplement) and Section 4-8-104 of Article 4, Disclosure 32 to Buyers, of the Anne Arundel County Code (2005, as amended) and a seller’s failure to 33 provide the disclosure required by the Special Taxing District Act renders the contract 34 voidable at the option of the buyer before the date of settlement. 35 36 No Arundel Gateway Special Tax shall accelerate by reason of a default on any 37 Refunding Bonds and no increase in the amount of the maximum Arundel Gateway Special 38 Tax applicable to any individual property in the Arundel Gateway Special Taxing District 39 shall result from the delinquency in the payment of the Arundel Gateway Special Tax by 40 any other property owner. 41 42 SECTION 5. And be it further enacted, That, if necessary upon the recommendation of 43 the financial advisor to the County or the underwriter for the Refunding Bonds, a debt 44 service reserve fund may be established for the Refunding Bonds in an amount equal to the 45 least of (i) 10% of the proceeds of such Refunding Bonds; (ii) 125% of the average annual 46 debt service on such Refunding Bonds; and (iii) the maximum annual debt service on such 47 Refunding Bonds outstanding or, if recommended by the financial advisor to the County 48 or the underwriter for the Refunding Bonds at the time of issuance of such Refunding 49 Bonds, in a larger amount, and such debt service reserve fund may be funded (in whole or [PAGE 37] Bill No. 83-25 Page No. 5 1 in part) by a surety bond in the form of a municipal bond debt service reserve insurance 2 policy. All sinking funds and other reserves securing such Refunding Bonds that are 3 available for the payment of debt service on such Refunding Bonds shall constitute the 4 “debt service reserve fund” for purposes of this Section. Based on customary current 5 municipal market requirements, the County Council considers a debt service reserve fund 6 in such amount adequate for purposes of Section 21-519(3) of the Local Government 7 Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland (2013 Replacement Volume and 2024 8 Supplement) and Section 4-8-103(a)(9)(vi) of the Anne Arundel County Code (2005, as 9 amended). 10 11 SECTION 6. And be it further enacted, That the Refunding Bonds shall be executed in 12 the name of the County and on its behalf by the manual or facsimile signature of the County 13 Executive, the corporate seal of the County or a facsimile thereof shall be impressed or 14 otherwise reproduced thereon and attested by the Administrative Officer to the County 15 Council by manual or facsimile signature and the Refunding Bonds shall be authenticated 16 by the manual or facsimile signature of the Chief Administrative Officer of the County (the 17 “Chief Administrative Officer”) or their authorized deputy as may be required by law. 18 19 SECTION 7. And be it further enacted, That prior to the issuance of the Refunding 20 Bonds from time to time, the County Executive, by executive order, shall specify: 21 22 (a) the principal amount of the Refunding Bonds to be issued; 23 24 (b) the rate or rates of interest to be borne by such Refunding Bonds, which shall 25 not exceed a maximum rate of interest of ten percent (10%) per annum after giving effect 26 to any federal subsidy; 27 28 (c) the manner in which and terms upon which such Refunding Bonds are to be 29 sold, which may be at public or private (negotiated) sale at or below the par amount of the 30 Refunding Bonds; 31 32 (d) the manner in which and the times and places that interest on such Refunding 33 Bonds is to be paid; 34 35 (e) the time of execution, issuance and delivery of such Refunding Bonds; 36 37 (f) the form and tenor of such Refunding Bonds, and denominations in which the 38 Refunding Bonds may be sold; 39 40 (g) the manner in which and the times and places that the principal of such 41 Refunding Bonds is to be paid; 42 43 (h) provisions pursuant to which any or all of such Refunding Bonds may be called 44 for redemption prior to their stated maturity dates; 45 46 (i) the maturity date or dates of such Refunding Bonds, which shall not exceed 30 47 years from the date of issuance of such Refunding Bonds; and [PAGE 38] Bill No. 83-25 Page No. 6 1 (j) such other matters in connection with the authorization, sale, issuance, delivery 2 and payment of and for such Refunding Bonds and the security for such Refunding Bonds 3 not inconsistent with the Special Taxing District Act or this Ordinance as the County 4 Executive shall deem necessary or appropriate. 5 6 Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the County Executive is hereby 7 authorized to appoint bond counsel, a financial advisor, any trustee, registrar, paying agent, 8 escrow agent or other fiscal agent and any verification agent for such Refunding Bonds, to 9 select an investment bank or banks or other financial institution to purchase and underwrite 10 the sale of such Refunding Bonds and to enter into one or more agreements on behalf of 11 the County as the County Executive shall deem necessary or appropriate for the issuance, 12 sale, delivery or security of such Refunding Bonds, which may include (without limitation) 13 (i) underwriting agreements or purchase or placement agreements for Refunding Bonds 14 sold at private (negotiated) sale; (ii) amendments and supplements to the Indenture and any 15 additional trust agreements with commercial banks or trust companies providing for the 16 issuance and security of such Refunding Bonds; (iii) agreements relating to bond insurance 17 for a portion of or all of the Refunding Bonds; (iv) agreements relating to a surety bond to 18 fund a portion of or all of the debt service reserve fund established for the Refunding Bonds 19 in the form of a municipal bond debt service reserve insurance policy (or any similar bond 20 insurance product); (iv) dealer, remarketing or similar agreements providing for the 21 placement or remarketing of such Refunding Bonds; (v) agreements providing for any 22 credit or liquidity facilities supporting any Refunding Bonds; (vi) agreements with 23 commercial banks or trust companies providing for the deposit of proceeds of any 24 Refunding Bonds; and (vii) escrow deposit agreements and agreements with fiscal agents 25 providing for the issuance of Refunding Bonds, their authentication, registration or 26 payment or other similar services. Each such agreement shall be in such form as shall be 27 determined by the County Executive by order. The execution and delivery of each such 28 agreement by the County Executive shall be conclusive evidence of the approval of the 29 form of such agreement on behalf of the County. 30 31 In connection with the sale of any Refunding Bonds, the County may prepare and 32 distribute both a preliminary and a final limited offering memorandum or other similar 33 offering document to the extent determined by the County Executive to be necessary or 34 desirable for the sale of such Refunding Bonds in form and content acceptable to the 35 County Executive. 36 37 The County Executive, the Chief Administrative Officer, the Controller and other 38 County officials are hereby authorized to execute and deliver, for and on behalf of the 39 County, any and all additional certificates and documents or other papers and to do any 40 and all things necessary or appropriate in order to effect the issuance and sale of Refunding 41 Bonds and to consummate and otherwise implement the transactions contemplated by the 42 Special Taxing District Act and this Ordinance, subject to the limitations set forth in the 43 Special Taxing District Act and this Ordinance. 44 45 The delegation of authority to the County Executive in this Ordinance is subject in all 46 respects to the discretion of the County Executive and no Refunding Bonds shall be issued 47 unless the County Executive shall have approved all matters in connection with the 48 authorization, sale, issuance, delivery and payment of and for such Refunding Bonds and 49 the security for such Refunding Bonds. None of the County, the County Executive, the [PAGE 39] Bill No. 83-25 Page No. 7 1 members of the County Council and the officers, employees and agents of the County shall 2 be subject to any liability in connection with the issuance sale and delivery of any 3 Refunding Bonds. 4 5 SECTION 8. And be it further enacted, That the County Executive, on behalf of the 6 County, may make such covenants and agreements in connection with the issuance of 7 Refunding Bonds issued as tax-exempt bonds (“Tax-Exempt Obligations”) as they shall 8 deem advisable in order to assure owners of such Refunding Bonds that interest thereon 9 shall be and remain excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes. The 10 County Executive, on behalf of the County, is further authorized to take any and all actions 11 as may be necessary or desirable to assure that any Refunding Bonds are allowed a tax 12 credit, that the County is entitled to a subsidy from the United States of America or any 13 agency or instrumentality thereof with respect to such Refunding Bonds or the interest 14 payable thereon or that any such Refunding Bonds or the interest thereon are entitled to 15 any other available benefits under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or 16 otherwise (any such Refunding Bonds being referred to herein as “Tax Advantaged 17 Obligations”). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the County Executive is 18 hereby authorized to make such covenants and agreements relating to the investment of the 19 proceeds of such Refunding Bonds, the payment of rebate (or payments in lieu of rebate) 20 to the United States of America, limitations on the times within which such proceeds may 21 be expended and the use of specified procedures for accounting for such proceeds, to make 22 any required or permitted elections or designations, to take any actions as shall be necessary 23 to permit any tax credit to be stripped and sold separately from the ownership interest in 24 any Tax Advantaged Obligation and to claim any cash subsidy with respect to any Tax 25 Advantaged Obligation. The County may pledge such subsidy or other funds received with 26 respect to any Tax Advantaged Obligation towards the payment of the principal of and the 27 interest on Refunding Bonds. The County may agree to pay County funds to any debt 28 service reserve fund or any other fund deemed appropriate by the County Executive in 29 order to replenish any such debt service reserve fund for any deficiency resulting from any 30 amount offset by the federal government against any such subsidy or other funds payable 31 by the federal government with respect to any Refunding Bonds if (a) the County Executive 32 determines that the offset results from an action or failure to act or other circumstance 33 unrelated to the Refunding Bonds; and (b) either (i) the County Executive determines that 34 the County is liable for the amount offset or it shall be finally determined by a court of 35 competent jurisdiction from which not further appeal exists that the County is liable for 36 such amount, or (ii) such payment obligation is specifically subject to annual appropriation 37 by the County Council and is not a general obligation of the County to which the full faith 38 and credit of the County are pledged. The County Executive may agree, to the extent 39 permitted by law and subject to applicable public policy, to use best efforts to obtain the 40 appropriation of such funds. Such covenants or agreements shall be binding on the County 41 so long as the observance by the County of any such covenants or agreements is necessary 42 in connection with the maintenance of the excludability of the interest on such Tax-Exempt 43 Obligations from gross income for federal income tax purposes or the entitlement of such 44 Tax Advantaged Obligations to such benefits, respectively. 45 46 SECTION 9. And be it further enacted, That in accordance with the provisions of 47 Article V, Section 504 of the Charter of the County, the County Executive is hereby 48 authorized to delegate to the Chief Administrative Officer the power and authority to take [PAGE 40] Bill No. 83-25 Page No. 8 1 any and all actions required or permitted to be taken by the County Executive pursuant to 2 this Ordinance. 3 4 SECTION 10. And be it further enacted, That by the enactment of this Ordinance, the 5 County has complied with the provisions of the Special Taxing District Act, including but 6 not limited to Section 21 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of 7 Maryland (2013 Replacement Volume and 2024 Supplement). 8 9 SECTION 11. And be it further enacted, That the provisions of this Ordinance are 10 severable, and if any provision, sentence, clause, section or part hereof is held or 11 determined to be illegal, invalid, unconstitutional or inapplicable to any person or 12 circumstances, such illegality, invalidity, unconstitutionality or inapplicability shall not 13 affect or impair any of the remaining provisions, sentences, clauses, sections or parts of 14 this Ordinance or their application to other persons or circumstances. It is hereby declared 15 to be the legislative intent that this Ordinance would have been passed and approved if 16 such illegal, invalid, unconstitutional or inapplicable provision, sentence, clause, section 17 or part had not been included herein and as if the person or circumstances to which this 18 Ordinance or any part hereof are inapplicable had been specifically exempted herefrom. 19 20 SECTION 12. And be it further enacted, That this Ordinance shall take effect 45 days 21 from the date of its enactment. [PAGE 41] ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND OFFICE OF THE BUDGET BILL NUMBER: 83-25 . INTRO. DATE: October 6, 2025 FISCAL NOTE BILL: AUTHORIZATION OF THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY BY ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY OF SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT REFUNDING BONDS IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,360,000 TO BE SECURED BY SPECIAL TAXES TO REFUND ALL OR A PORTION OF THE COUNTY’S SPECIAL OBLIGATION BONDS (ARUNDEL GATEWAY PROJECT), SERIES 2014 (TAXABLE) SUMMARY OF LEGISLATION This bill authorizes a refunding of bonds associated with the Arundel Gateway Special Tax District. This will provide an annual savings and an overall savings on the debt service to the properties located within the special tax district. FISCAL IMPACT Operating Budget – Personal Services: No effect. Operating Budget – Other Operating Costs: The bill will have no effect on general County finances. Savings from the lower cost of borrowing will result in lower special tax rates being applied to property tax bills on properties within the Arundel Gateway Special Taxing Districts. The exact savings will depend on the interest rate at the time the bonds are issued. Capital Budget: No effect. Revenues: Special Tax District Property Tax Revenues for affected properties decline slightly beginning in fiscal year 2027. Indirect and future fiscal effects: None. __________________________ __9_/_3_0_/_2_0_2_5_____ Chris Trumbauer Date Budget Officer Prepared by: Neil Bergsman, Budget Analyst cc: Billie Penley, Controller Page 1 of 1 [PAGE 42] 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: October 6, 2025 Subject: Bill No. 83 -25 – AN ORDINANCE concerning the authorization of the issuance, sale and delivery by Anne Arundel County, Maryland (the “County”) from time to time of special taxing district refunding bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $12,360,000 to be secured by special taxes to refund all or a portion of the County’s Special ObligationBonds (Arundel Gateway Project), Series 2014 (Taxable); and the determination of certain terms and provisions in connection with the issuance, sale and payment of such bonds 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. 83-25. Summary The Administration seeks authorization for the issuance, sale, and delivery of special obligation refunding bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $12,360,000 to refund Arundel Gateway Special Taxing District Bonds. This Bill authorizes the issuance, sale, and delivery of the refunding bonds, and sets forth the requirements and conditions related to the refunding bonds. Bill No. 16-12, effective May 10, 2012, authorized the creation of the Arundel Gateway Special Taxing District, as authorized per § 4-8-101 through § 4-8-106 of Anne Arundel County Code and § 21-501 through § 21-519 of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, to fund infrastructure improvements within the District through the issuance and sale of special obligation bonds. It authorized special obligation bonds, known as the "Series 2014 Bonds," with a value of $22,500,000, provided that the bonds were secured by and to be repaid through a special tax levied on property within the district. The County issued Arundel Gateway Special Tax District Bonds in the amount of $22,500,000 on August 8, 2014. Costs and expenses related to those bonds have been paid through special taxes assessed on properties in the special tax district pursuant to a rate and method established by Bill No. 16-12 since that time. Note: This Legislative and Fiscal Summary provides a synopsis of the legislation as introduced. It does not address subsequent amendments to the legislation. [PAGE 43] Legislative and Fiscal Summary of Administration Legislation - Bill No. 83-25 Page No. 2 It has been determined that the issuance of refunding bonds to replace the Series 2014 bonds would result in savings to the property owners within the district, who are assessed the special tax to repay the bonds over the 20-year term of the refunding bonds. The bonds are not a general obligation of the County, and the County is not responsible for the principal or any expenses related to the bonds. Legislation is necessary for the issuance of refunding bonds, as the authority to issue special obligation bonds under§ 21-501 through § 21-519 of the Local Government Article lies with the county governing body, and Anne Arundel County Code Section 1014 provides that whenever state or federal law confers a power or duty on the County by language that refers to "the local governing body" or by similar language, any action required of the County shall be taken by the County Executive and then referred to the County Council for confirmation. The costs associated with the refunding will be paid from the savings of the bond refunding itself. This will be budget and cost neutral from the perspective of the County. This legislation will positively impact the property tax accounts located in the special tax district due to a slightly reduced annual debt service assessment that is collected via the annual tax bill and will result in an overall savings over the term of the refunded bonds. There will be a credit rating agency review prior to the bond refunding. With the special tax district being developed, having a diverse tax base, excellent location with close proximity to employers and excellent visibility and vehicular access, the special tax district is in a great position to review a more than favorable credit rating for the refunding. This refunding also coincides with the current bondholder's desire to transfer the bonds. The Office of Finance consulted with the Office of Law, Budget Office, Public Resources Advisory Group (PRAG) Municipal Advisors, McKennon Shelton & Henn LLP, and Mesirow Financial Holdings, Inc. on this legislation. Purpose This Bill is required by County Charter and State law to authorize the issuance, sale, and delivery of refunding bonds for Arundel Gateway Special Taxing District Bonds to achieve savings for those paying the expenses of the bonds through special tax district assessments. 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 Brian Schenck, Office of Finance, 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 Billie Penley, Controller David W. Gregory, McKennon Shelton & Henn LLP Ellie Pinto, McKennon Shelton & Henn LLP [PAGE 44] PROPOSED COUNTY COUNCIL OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND Legislative Session 2025, Legislative Day No. 18 Bill No. 84-25 Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair (by request of the County Executive) By the County Council, October 6, 2025 ________________________________________________________________________ Introduced and first read on October 6, 2025 Public Hearing set for November 3, 2025 Bill Expires January 9, 2026 By Order: Kaley Schultze, Administrative Officer ________________________________________________________________________ A BILL ENTITLED 1 AN ORDINANCE concerning: Planning and Development – Master Plan for Water Supply 2 and Sewerage Systems 3 4 FOR the purpose of amending the Master Plan for Water Supply and Sewerage Systems, 5 2022 to alter certain text and maps; and generally relating to the Master Plan for Water 6 Supply and Sewerage Systems. 7 8 SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the County Council of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, 9 That, after passage of this Ordinance and in accordance with any amendments to this 10 Ordinance, the Planning and Zoning Officer shall amend text, maps, charts, graphs, photos, 11 and tables in the Anne Arundel County Master Plan for Water Supply and Sewerage 12 Systems, 2022, as amended (the “Plan”) as follows: 13 14 1. On page 3-1 of the Plan, amend “3.1 General Information” as shown in Exhibit 15 A attached hereto. 16 17 2.On page 3-2 of the Plan, substitute “Figure 3-1 Water Pressure Zones and Service 18 Categories” for the figure shown in Exhibit B attached hereto. 19 20 3.On page 3-6 of the Plan, amend “Table 3-2 Annual Average and Maximum Day 21 Demand Projections” as shown in Exhibit C attached hereto. 22 23 4. On page 3-7 of the Plan, amend “Table 3-3 Population and Household 24 Projections, 2020-2050” as shown in Exhibit D attached hereto. 25 26 5. On page 3-10 of the Plan, amend “Table 3-4 Existing Well Fields” as shown in 27 Exhibit E attached hereto. [PAGE 45] Bill No. 84-25 Page No. 2 1 6. On page 3-12 of the Plan, substitute “Figure 3-3 Existing and Potential Well 2 Fields” for the figure as shown in Exhibit F attached hereto. 3 4 7. On page 3-13 of the Plan, amend “Table 3-6 Maximum Day Groundwater Supply 5 (Existing and Future Potential)” as shown in Exhibit G attached hereto. 6 7 8. On page 3-22 of the Plan, insert the section entitled “3.5.3.1.12 Crownsville” as 8 shown in Exhibit H attached hereto. 9 10 9. On page 3-25 of the Plan, amend “Table 3-9 Anne Arundel County Water 11 Pressure Zones” as shown in Exhibit I attached hereto. 12 13 10. On page 3-26 of the Plan, amend “Table 3-10 Water System Storage Facilities” 14 as shown in Exhibit J attached hereto. 15 16 11. On page 3-31 of the Plan, in the section entitled “2020/2030 Improvement 17 Projects:”, insert subsection (f) as shown in Exhibit K attached hereto. 18 19 12. On page 3-51 of the Plan, insert the section entitled “3.6.14 Crownsville 263 20 Water Pressure Zone” as shown in Exhibit L attached hereto. 21 22 13. On page 3-66 of the Plan, amend “Table 3-18 Water Capital Improvement 23 Projects, Anne Arundel County” as shown in Exhibit M attached hereto. 24 25 14. On page 4-2 of the Plan, in “Table 4-1 Population and Household Forecasts, 26 2020-2050”, under the section of the table entitled “Population” amend the rows as shown 27 in Exhibit N attached hereto. 28 29 15. On page 4-3 of the Plan, substitute “Figure 4-1 Sewer Service Areas and Service 30 Categories” for the figure as shown in Exhibit O attached hereto. 31 32 16. On Pages 4-4 through 4-6 of the Plan, in “Table 4-2 Projected Sewer Flow 33 2020-2050”, amend the rows as shown in Exhibit P attached hereto. 34 35 17. On Page 4-51 of the Plan, amend the subsections entitled “4.7.6.1 General 36 Description” and “4.7.6.2 Projected Population Growth and Flows” as shown in Exhibit Q 37 attached hereto. 38 39 18. On Page 4-54 of the Plan, amend the section entitled “4.7.6.4 Pumping Station, 40 Collection, and Conveyance Systems” as shown in Exhibit R attached hereto. 41 42 19. On Page 4-56 of the Plan, in “Table 4-22 Annapolis Sewer Service Area, 43 Inventory of Pump Stations”, insert the row as shown in Exhibit S attached hereto. 44 45 20. On Page 4-58 of the Plan, insert subsection “b)” as shown in Exhibit T attached 46 hereto. 47 48 21. On Page 4-60 of the Plan, substitute “Figure 4-9 Annapolis SSA” for the figure 49 as shown in Exhibit U attached hereto. [PAGE 46] Bill No. 84-25 Page No. 3 1 22. On Page 4-93 of the Plan, in “Table 4-37 Wastewater Capital Improvement 2 Projects, Anne Arundel County”, add the rows as shown in Exhibit V attached hereto. 3 4 SECTION 2. And be it further enacted, That, after passage of this Ordinance and in 5 accordance with any amendments to this Ordinance, the Planning and Zoning Officer shall 6 amend text, maps, charts, graphs, photos, and tables in the maps of the Anne Arundel 7 County Master Plan for Water Supply and Sewerage Systems, 2022, as amended (the 8 “Plan”) as follows: 9 10 1. As shown on Exhibit W, attached hereto, on Water Map W-4, change the water 11 service category for the property on Tax Map 22, Parcel 78 and labeled as “Police Special 12 Ops Facility” from No Public Service in the Rural Service Area to Planned Service in the 13 Glen Burnie High 295 Water Pressure Zone. 14 15 2. As shown on Exhibit X, attached hereto, on Water Maps W-6 and W-7, change 16 the water service category for the properties labeled as “Crownsville Memorial Park” from 17 No Public Service to Existing Service in the Proposed Crownsville 263 Water Pressure 18 Zone; change the water service category for the property labeled as “Joint 911 Safety 19 Center” from No Public Service to Planned Service in the Broad Creek 210 Water Pressure 20 Zone; and insert the labels for the “Proposed Restricted Access 8-inch Water Main to Serve 21 Planned Joint 911 Safety Center” and “Proposed Booster Pumping Station to Serve Joint 22 911 Public Safety Center”, respectively. 23 24 3. As shown on Exhibit Y, attached hereto, on Sewer Maps S-6 and S-7, change the 25 sewer service category for the properties labeled as “Crownsville Memorial Park” from 26 Other and No Public Service to Existing Service in the Annapolis Sewer Service Area; for 27 the same properties, amend the map to include a new sewage pump station; insert the label 28 “Add a Restricted Access 8-inch force main that will convey sanitary flows from a Capital 29 Facility sewerage pump station to the Annapolis Sewer Service Area”; and change the 30 sewer service category for the property labeled as “Joint 911 Public Safety Center” from 31 No Public Service to Planned Service in the Annapolis Sewer Service Area. 32 33 SECTION 3. And be it further enacted, That, after passage of this Ordinance, the 34 Planning and Zoning Officer may correct obvious errors, capitalization, spelling, grammar, 35 headings, and similar non-substantive matters and may publish the “Anne Arundel County 36 Master Plan for Water Supply and Sewerage Systems, 2022, as amended” and may add or 37 amend covers, title pages, pagination, table of contents, and graphics to improve 38 readability. 39 40 SECTION 4. And be it further enacted, That a certified copy of the Plan, as amended 41 by Sections 1 and 3 of this Ordinance, shall be permanently kept on file with the 42 Administrative Officer to the County Council and the Office of Planning and Zoning. 43 44 SECTION 5. And be it further enacted, That a certified copy of the map amendments 45 to the Plan, as amended by Sections 2 and 3 of this Ordinance, shall be permanently kept 46 on file with the Administrative Officer to the County Council and the Office of Planning 47 and Zoning. [PAGE 47] Bill No. 84-25 Page No. 4 1 SECTION 6. And be it further enacted, That this Ordinance shall take effect 45 days 2 from the date it becomes law or upon approval of the Maryland Department of the 3 Environment under the authority granted by § 9-507 of the Environment Article of the State 4 Code, whichever is later. If approved, in whole or in part, after the 45 days the approved 5 provisions of this Ordinance shall take effect on the date the notice is received by the Office 6 of Planning and Zoning. If disapproved, in whole or in part, the disapproved portions of 7 this Ordinance shall be null and void without further action by the County Council. The 8 Office of Planning and Zoning, within 5 days after receiving any notice from the Maryland 9 Department of the Environment, shall forward a copy to the Administrative Officer to the 10 County Council. [PAGE 48] Bill No. 84-25 Exhibit A [PAGE 49] Bill No. 84-25 Exhibit B [PAGE 50] Bill No. 84-25 Exhibit C [PAGE 51] Bill No. 84-25 Exhibit D [PAGE 52] Bill No. 84-25 Exhibit E [PAGE 53] Bill No. 84-25 Exhibit F [PAGE 54] Bill No. 84-25 Exhibit G [PAGE 55] Bill No. 84-25 Exhibit H [PAGE 56] Bill No. 84-25 Exhibit I The Provinces; Lake Airport Square 350 230 Village Heritage Broad Creek 210 90 Harbor 285 150 Broadneck / Glen Burnie Low 220 100 Brooklyn Park North2 210 90 Crofton 290 170 Crownsville 263 143 Gibson Island 160 40 Glen Burnie 295 175 High Herald Harbor 240 120 Jessup 400 280 The Provinces Pioneer City; Still Kings Heights/ 330 210 Millersville 360 240 Meadows; Fort Meade3 Odenton Maryland City 369 250 Fort Meade3 Rose Haven 130 10 City of Annapolis - not served by 173 -- County [PAGE 57] Bill No. 84-25 Exhibit J Arundel Mills ET F7 2.00 2.00 Disney Road ET G9 2.00 2.00 Andover ET 1.00 2030+ 1.00 Ridge Road ET 2.00 2030+ 2.00 Total for Zone 7.00 Broad Creek ET Q20 0.50 4 Broad Creek II WTP GST Q20 3.00 3.00 Central Avenue ET P24 0.75 0.75 Generals Highway ET Q19 2.00 2.00 Annapolis Neck ET 1.00 2030+ 1.00 Total for Zone 6.75 Heritage Harbor HPT P20 0.012 4 Heritage Harbor ET 1.00 2024 1.00 Total for Subzone 1.00 Amberly ET2 V17 0.50 4 Arnold ET T16 1.00 1.00 Arnold WTP GST U16 3.00 3.00 Belvedere SP2 T14 0.10 4 Anne Arundel Community College 1.00 2030+ 1.00 ET Cape Saint Claire ET 2.00 2030+ 2.00 Total for Zone 7.00 Front Tank Q20 .25 Back Tank Q21 .25 Crain Highway ET L8 1.00 1.00 Jacobsville ET R9 2.00 2.00 Jumpers Hole ET O12 1.00 1.00 Old Mill ET M9 1.00 1.00 Severndale WTP GST P13 3.00 3.00 Elvaton ET O10 2.00 2.00 Fort Smallwood Road ET S9 2.00 2.00 Freetown ET 2.00 2030+ 2.00 Total for Zone 14.00 Crofton Meadows II WTP GST J17 2 @1.50 3.00 [PAGE 58] Bill No. 84-25 Exhibit K [PAGE 59] Bill No. 84-25 Exhibit L [PAGE 60] Bill No. 84-25 Exhibit M [PAGE 61] Bill No. 84-25 Exhibit N 260,349 [PAGE 62] Bill No. 84-25 Exhibit O [PAGE 63] Bill No. 84-25 Exhibit P Page No. 1 [PAGE 64] Bill No. 84-25 Exhibit P Page No. 2 [PAGE 65] Bill No. 84-25 Exhibit P Page No. 3 [PAGE 66] Bill No. 84-25 Exhibit Q ● ● [PAGE 67] Bill No. 84-25 Exhibit R Year Average Daily Flow (MGD) [PAGE 68] Bill No. 84-25 Exhibit S [PAGE 69] Bill No. 84-25 Exhibit T Page No. 1 [PAGE 70] Bill No. 84-25 Exhibit T Page No. 2 [PAGE 71] Bill No. 84-25 Exhibit U [PAGE 72] Bill No. 84-25 Exhibit V [PAGE 73] Police Special Ops Facility - Water -W-4 Bill No. 84-25 Exhibit W Change the Water Service Category from No Public Service to Planned Service and include this property in the Glen Burnie High 295 Water Pressure Zone. Rural \ Police Special Ops 1---' Facility \ • • • Water Service Water Service Categories • • • Category Change ... Existing - Annapolis c:::J Water Pressure Zones D Existing Service � Future Service D No Public Service 1: : : :1 Other E:::3 Planned Service 0 0.13 0.25 ----------=================:::::J Miles [PAGE 74] Crownsville Memorial Park Area and Joint 911 Center - Water - W6 and W7 Bill No. 84-25 Exhibit X • �� 9:' Change the Water Service Category within the Crownsville Memorial Park Area from No Public Service to Existing Service and include these properties in the Proposed Crownsville 263 Water Pressure Zone • Proposed Booster Water Service Categories Pumping Station .. Existing - Annapolis -- Proposed Restricted � Existing Service Access Force Main � Future Service c:J Water Pressure Zones � No Public Service ,. •• Water Service I: : : • • • Category Change :j Other E=3 Planned Service N 1 t 0 0.25 0.5 Miles [PAGE 75] Crownsville Memorial Park Area and Joint 91 1 Center - Sewer - S6 and S7 Bill No. 84-25 Exhibit Y • Change the Sewer Service Category for the Crownsville Memorial Park Area from ■ Capital Facility Sewer Sewer Service Categories Pump Station C] Existing Service -- Proposed Restricted � Future Service Access Force Main C] No Public Service C] Sewer Service Areas � Other ,. - • Sewer Service Category •••Change � Planned Service I 0 0.25 0.5 1 --===---=======i Miles [PAGE 76] ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND OFFICE OF THE BUDGET BILL NUMBER: 84-25 . INTRO. DATE: October 6, 2025 FISCAL NOTE BILL: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT – MASTER PLAN FOR WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE SYSTEMS SUMMARY OF LEGISLATION This bill amends the 2022 Master Plan for Water Supply and Sewerage Systems (WSMP) in order to provide public water and sewer to several properties in the County. The amendments to the WSMP include changes to incorporate the Crownsville Water Service Area; revision of the Broad Creek Water Service Area boundary, which includes a booster pumping station and restricted 8- inch water main to serve the future Joint 911 Public Safety Center; and a revision of the Annapolis Sewer Service Area, which includes a new restricted access force main and sewage pumping station to serve the Crownsville Memorial Park area and future Joint 911 Public Safety Center. FISCAL IMPACT Operating Budget – Personal Services: No effect. Operating Budget – Other Operating Costs: No effect. Capital Budget: No effect. Revenues: No effect. Indirect and future fiscal effects: Amending the Master Plan has no direct fiscal impact. However, if the amendments are adopted and the consequent projects are authorized, the capital expenses for Water and Sewer improvements are projected to be approximately $15.2 million for the Crownsville Memorial Park and $3.1 million for the Joint 911 Public Safety Center. These estimates are preliminary and subject to change and primarily associated with extending water and sewer lines. Funding is included in the current CIP for the water and sewer expansion for Crownsville Memorial Park (P588400) and the Joint 911 Public Safety Ctr (F586400). To the extent that these improvements cost more than budgeted estimates, additional funding would be needed in a future capital budget. Page 1 of 2 [PAGE 77] Once Crownsville Memorial Park is connected to public sewer, the County will no longer need to transfer wastewater from the facility to be treated off-site. This would represent an annual savings of approximately $750,000, which is what these pump-and-haul operations cost in fiscal year 2025. 10/1/2025 __________________________ _______________ Chris Trumbauer Date Budget Officer Prepared by: Neil Bergsman, Budget Analyst cc: Billie Penley, Controller Page 2 of 2 [PAGE 78] 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: October 6, 2025 Subject: Bill No. 84 -25 – Planning and Development – Master Plan for Water Supply and Sewerage Systems 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. 84-25. Summary This Bill, introduced by request of the Administration on behalf of the Office of Planning and Zoning and Department of Public Works, proposes text and map amendments to the 2022 Master Plan for Water Supply and Sewerage Systems (WSMP) in order to provide public water and sewer to the County-owned Joint 911 Public Safety Center, public water for the County-owned Police Special Operations building, and acknowledge the transfer of existing service from the State to the County for the Crownsville Hospital Memorial Park area. State Law (Md Code Ann. Env’t. Art. §9-501 et seq. requires that amendments to the County’s Water and Sewer Master Plan be adopted by the County’s governing body, and Anne Arundel County Charter Section 1014 specifies that whenever state or federal law direct an action be taken by the “local governing body”, the action is to be initiated by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council. The intended outcome of the legislation is the adoption of text and map amendments required by State Law in order to pursue approval by the Maryland Department of Environment to amend the County’s Water and Sewer Master Plan and subsequently have accurate information in the County’s Water and Sewer Plan and on the Water and Sewer Maps, as well as serve the Joint 911 Public Safety Center with public water and sewer and the Police Special Operations Building with public water. An evaluation of sewer management options was conducted by RK&K, a subconsultant for Design Collective which led the consultant team in developing the Crownsville Hospital Memorial Park Master Plan, once the County assumed ownership of the Crownsville Memorial Park site. The evaluation reviewed several different alternatives to include: continuing operation Note: This Legislative and Fiscal Summary provides a synopsis of the legislation as introduced. It does not address subsequent amendments to the legislation. [PAGE 79] Legislative and Fiscal Summary of Administration Legislation - Bill No. 84-25 Page No. 2 and upgrades of the existing spray field plant, transition to a traditional treatment style plant, and a sewage pumping station. The recommendation was to transition to a sewage pumping station and associated forcemain, as the existing plant requires extensive upgrades to the existing systems and extensive operational cost. A public hearing was held on September 10, 2025. The record was held open for written testimony on the Water Sewer Master Plan Amendment between Wednesday, September 10, 2025 and Tuesday, September 16, 2025, and no feedback was received. Amending the map will have a positive environmental benefit as it relates to the Crownsville Memorial Park area. The sewage pumping station and forcemain are a better environmental solution when compared to the current spray irrigation plant that essentially sprays treated wastewater on large open fields. The new pump station and forcemain is sending flow to the normal County system to be treated more effectively at one of the County’s wastewater plants. Purpose The purpose of this Bill is to amend the 2022 Master Plan for Water Supply and Sewerage Systems (WSMP) in order to provide public water and sewer to the County-owned Joint 911 Public Safety Center, public water for the County-owned Police Special Operations building, and acknowledge the transfer of existing service from the State to the County for the Crownsville Hospital Memorial Park area. 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 Cindy Carrier, Office of Planning and Zoning, Chris Murphy, Department of Public Works, or Kelly Kenney, 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 Jenny Dempsey, Planning and Zoning Officer Karen Henry, Director, Department of Public Works [PAGE 80] PROPOSED COUNTY COUNCIL OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND Legislative Session 2025, Legislative Day No. 18 Bill No. 85-25 Introduced by Ms. Rodvien By the County Council, October 6, 2025 ________________________________________________________________________ Introduced and first read on October 6, 2025 Public Hearing set for November 3, 2025 Bill Expires on January 9, 2026 By Order: Kaley Schultze, Administrative Officer ________________________________________________________________________ A BILL ENTITLED 1 AN ORDINANCE concerning: Purchasing – County Government's Transition to Zero 2 Emissions Leaf Blowers – Leading by Example 3 4 FOR the purpose of adding definitions of “gas powered leaf blower” and “zero emissions 5 leaf blower”; requiring all County owned gas powers leaf blowers to be replaced with 6 zero emissions leaf blowers; providing for a transition period; and generally relating to 7 purchasing. 8 9 BY adding: § 8-2-124 10 Anne Arundel County Code (2005, as amended) 11 12 SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the County Council of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, 13 That Section(s) of the Anne Arundel County Code (2005, as amended) read as follows: 14 15 ARTICLE 8. PURCHASING 16 17 TITLE 2. PROCUREMENT 18 19 8-2-124. Transition to zero-emissions leaf blowers. 20 21 (A)Applicability. THIS PROVISION APPLIES TO THE PROCUREMENT OF HAND-HELD OR 22 BACKPACK LEAF BLOWERS. 23 24 (B) Definition. IN THIS SECTION, THE FOLLOWING TERMS HAVE THE MEANINGS 25 INDICATED. _____________________________________________________________________________________ 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 81] Bill No. 85-25 Page No. 2 1 (1) “GAS-POWERED LEAF BLOWER” MEANS ANY LEAF BLOWER, LEAF VACUUM OR 2 OTHER LEAF-GATHERING DEVICE DIRECTLY POWERED BY AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION OR 3 ROTARY ENGINE USING GASOLINE, ALCOHOL OR OTHER LIQUID OR GASEOUS FLUID. 4 LAWN MOWERS, LAWN EDGERS AND ELECTRICALLY POWERED LEAF BLOWERS ARE NOT 5 INCLUDED IN THIS DEFINITION. 6 7 (2) “ZERO EMISSIONS LEAF BLOWER” MEANS ANY LEAF BLOWER, LEAF VACUUM 8 OR OTHER LEAF GATHERING DEVICE POWERED BY ELECTRIC MEANS, INCLUDING BUT NOT 9 LIMITED TO BATTERY-POWERED LEAF BLOWERS AND CORDLESS RECHARGEABLE LEAF 10 BLOWERS. 11 12 (C) Replacement of County hand-held or backpack lawn equipment. 13 14 (1) AS OF JULY 1, 2030, ALL DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES OF ANNE ARUNDEL 15 COUNTY MAY NOT PURCHASE, LEASE, OR USE HAND-HELD OR BACKPACK-TYPE 16 GAS-POWERED LEAF BLOWERS FOR ANY PURPOSE. 17 18 (2) PRIOR TO JULY 1, 2030, EXISTING HAND-HELD AND BACKPACK-TYPE GAS- 19 POWERED LEAF BLOWERS SHALL BE REPLACED WITH ZERO-EMISSION LEAF BLOWERS AS 20 THEY REACH THE END OF THEIR USEFUL LIFE OR AS FUNDING BECOMES AVAILABLE. 21 22 (3) ALL HAND-HELD AND BACKPACK-TYPE GAS-POWERED LEAF BLOWERS 23 CURRENTLY USED BY COUNTY STAFF SHALL BE REPLACED WITH ZERO-EMISSION LEAF 24 BLOWERS NO LATER THAN JULY 1, 2030. 25 26 (4) THE OFFICE OF CENTRAL SERVICES SHALL IDENTIFY AND MAKE AVAILABLE 27 SUITABLE CONTRACTS FOR USE BY COUNTY AGENCIES FOR THE PURCHASE OF 28 ZERO-EMISSION LEAF BLOWERS, CHARGING DEVICES, AND BATTERY PACKS TO SUPPORT 29 LANDSCAPING OPERATIONS BY COUNTY PERSONNEL ON COUNTY PROPERTY. 30 31 SECTION 2. And be it further enacted, That this Ordinance shall take effect 45 days 32 from the date it becomes law. [PAGE 82] PROPOSED COUNTY COUNCIL OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND Legislative Session 2025, Legislative Day No. 18 Bill No. 86-25 Introduced by Ms. Pickard, Ms. Hummer, Ms. Rodvien, Mr. Smith and Mr. Volke By the County Council, October 6, 2025 ________________________________________________________________________ Introduced and first read on October 6, 2025 Public Hearing set for November 3, 2025 Bill Expires on January 9, 2026 By Order: Kaley Schultze, Administrative Officer ________________________________________________________________________ A BILL ENTITLED 1 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE concerning: Personnel – Employee Relations – Police 2 Captains 3 4 FOR the purpose of including police captains in the definition of “uniformed public safety 5 exclusive representative”; permitting police captains to join employee organizations; 6 permitting the filing of a petitions for certification of an employee organization in 7 November and December; and generally relating to personnel. 8 9 BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments: §§ 6-4-101(16), 6-4-105(b)(1), and 10 6-4-107(b) 11 Anne Arundel County Code (2005, as amended) 12 13 SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the County Council of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, 14 That Section(s) of the Anne Arundel County Code (2005, as amended) read as follows: 15 16 ARTICLE 6. PERSONNEL 17 18 TITLE 4. EMPLOYEE RELATIONS 19 20 6-4-101. Definitions. 21 22 (16) “Uniformed Public Safety Exclusive Representative” means an exclusive 23 representative for any of the classifications of Deputy Sheriff I, Deputy Sheriff Corporal, 24 Deputy Sheriff II, Deputy Sheriff III, Detention Officer, Detention Corporal, Detention 25 Sergeant, Firefighter II, Firefighter III, Firefighter/Cardiac Rescue Technician, 26 Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedic, Fire Lieutenant, Fire _____________________________________________________________________________________ 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 83] Bill No. 86-25 Page No. 2 1 Lieutenant/Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic, Fire Captain, Fire 2 Captain/Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic, Fire Battalion Chief, Fire Battalion 3 Chief/Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic, Police Officer, Police Officer First 4 Class, Police Corporal, Police Sergeant, [[and]] Police Lieutenant, AND POLICE CAPTAIN 5 that is authorized under § 812 of the Charter to resolve an impasse with the County through 6 binding arbitration. 7 8 6-4-105. Rights of classified employees – In general. 9 10 (b) Limitations on joining employee organizations. 11 12 (1) With the exception of captains, captains/emergency medical technician- 13 paramedics, lieutenants, lieutenants/emergency medical technician-paramedics, battalion 14 chiefs, and battalion chiefs/emergency medical technician-paramedics in the Fire 15 Department, CAPTAINS, lieutenants, and sergeants in the Police Department, and Deputy 16 Sheriff IIIs in the Sheriff’s Office, management employees may not join, assist, or 17 participate in the activities of an employee organization, or an affiliate of an employee 18 organization, that represents or seeks to represent employees under the direction of the 19 management employees. This subsection (b)(1) shall be construed to prohibit Detention 20 Sergeants from joining, assisting, or participating in the activities of an employee 21 organization that represents or seeks to represent Detention Officers and Detention 22 Corporals. 23 24 6-4-107. Certification of employee organization as exclusive representative. 25 26 (b) Filing of petition; notice. The petition may be filed with and shall be received by 27 the Personnel Officer only during the [[month]] MONTHS of October, NOVEMBER, AND 28 DECEMBER. On receipt of the petition, the Personnel Officer shall give adequate and timely 29 notice of the filing to the employees in the proposed appropriate representation unit and, 30 within 30 days of the filing date of the petition, determine either that the proposed unit is 31 an appropriate representation unit or that an alternative unit is the appropriate 32 representation unit. 33 34 SECTION 2. And be it further enacted, That this Ordinance is hereby declared to be an 35 emergency ordinance and necessary for immediate preservation of the public peace, health, 36 safety, and welfare, and being passed by the affirmative vote of five members of the County 37 Council the same shall take effect the date it becomes law. [PAGE 84] COUNTY COUNCIL OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND Legislative Session 2025, Legislative Day No. 18 Resolution No. 27-25 Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair (by request of the County Executive) By the County Council, October 6, 2025 1 RESOLUTION concerning a petition to the Maryland Higher Education Commission 2 for Anne Arundel Community College funding for the Dragun Science Building 3 4 WHEREAS, the Maryland General Assembly has enacted various community 5 college loan acts that provide funds to assist the counties in the financing of the cost 6 of the acquisition of land and in the construction of public junior, community, or 7 regional community college buildings and facilities, the cost of which were 8 incurred after the effective dates of the acts; and 9 10 WHEREAS, § 11-105(k)(3)(i) of the Education Article of the Annotated Code of 11 Maryland requires that a county desiring to participate in the financial assistance 12 provided in the acts must file a petition with the Maryland Higher Education 13 Commission, together with a complete proposal for each project for which financial 14 assistance is desired; and 15 16 WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of Anne Arundel Community College has 17 proposed the Guaranteed Maximum Price Bid Package 1 for Phase I of the 18 renovation of the Dragun Science Building at the public community college at 19 Arnold, Maryland (the “project”); and 20 21 WHEREAS, upon resolution duly adopted by it, a copy of which is appended 22 hereto, the Board of Trustees has requested Anne Arundel County to petition the 23 Maryland Higher Education Commission for the sum of $824,997 needed for the 24 purpose of assisting the financing of the public community college project, which 25 is described in the application for financial assistance; and 26 27 WHEREAS, by this Resolution, the County Executive approves this project and 28 requests that the County Council petition the Maryland Higher Education 29 Commission for the funding; now, therefore, be it 30 31 Resolved by the County Council of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, That it hereby 32 petitions the Maryland Higher Education Commission for a grant of $824,997 from the 33 available funds of the various community college loan acts in order to participate in said 34 financial assistance; and be it further 35 36 Resolved, That, subject to appropriation and availability of funds, the Anne Arundel 37 County Council shall provide the remaining funds necessary to complete the project even [PAGE 85] Resolution No. 27-25 Page No. 2 1 if the Maryland Board of Public Works approves a grant which is less than the amount 2 requested by this petition; and be it further 3 4 Resolved, That a copy of this Resolution be sent to County Executive Steuart Pittman 5 and to Dr. Dawn Lindsay, the Secretary of the Board of Trustees of Anne Arundel 6 Community College. [PAGE 86] ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND OFFICE OF THE BUDGET RESOLUTION NO: 27-25 . INTRO. DATE: Oct. 6, 2025 FISCAL NOTE RESOLUTION: SUPPORTING THE ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE'S REQUEST FOR STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE DRAGUN RENOVATION (J578600). SUMMARY OF LEGISLATION The purpose of this resolution is to approve Anne Arundel Community College’s petition for grant funding to the Maryland Higher Education Commission in the amount of $824,997 for the Dragun Renovation in Arnold, Maryland as described and funded in the fiscal year 2026 approved Capital Budget and Program project J578600 – Dragun Renovation. FISCAL IMPACT Operating Budget – Personal Services: No effect. Operating Budget – Other Operating Costs: No effect. Capital Budget: Project J578600 – Dragun Renovation has $54,184,000 of funding programmed into the current six-year Capital Improvement Program. Approval of this grant request is necessary to enable the Community College to realize $824,997 of state funding towards this project. Revenues: No effect. Indirect and future fiscal effects: None. __________________________ __9_/2_2__/2_0_2_5______ Chris Trumbauer Date Budget Officer Prepared by: Neil Bergsman, Budget Analyst cc: Billie Penley, Controller [PAGE 87] 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: October 6, 2025 Subject: Resolution No. 27-25 – RESOLUTION concerning a petition to the Maryland Higher Education Commission for Anne Arundel Community College funding – Dragun Building 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. 27-25. Summary This resolution, introduced at the request of the Administration on behalf of the Board of Trustees of Anne Arundel Community College, confirms that the County Council will submit a resolution concerning a petition to the Maryland Higher Education Commission (“MHEC”) so that the Anne Arundel Community College can request state assistance for Guaranteed Maximum Price Bid 1 - Phase 1 for the Dragun Renovation (J578600). The Maryland General Assembly has enacted various community college loan acts that provide funds to assist the counties in the financing of the cost of construction of public junior, community, or regional community college buildings and facilities, the cost of which were incurred after the effective dates of the acts. Md. Code Ann. Educ. Art. § 11-105(k)(3)(i) requires that a county desiring to participate in the financial assistance provided in the acts must file a petition with MHEC, together with a complete proposal for each project for which financial assistance is desired. Anne Arundel County Charter Section 1014 requires that whenever state or federal law confers a power or duty on the County by language that refers to "the local governing body" or by similar language, any action required of the County shall be taken by the County Executive and then referred to the County Council for confirmation.Passage of this Resolution will enable the Anne Arundel County Community College to apply for state assistance. The FY26 Approved Capital Budget for the Community College included narrative identifying that the Dragun Science Building, which houses the physical sciences, was identified Note: This Legislative and Fiscal Summary provides a synopsis of the legislation as introduced. It does not address subsequent amendments to the legislation. [PAGE 88] Legislative and Fiscal Summary of Administration Legislation - Res. No. 27-25 Page No. 2 in the 2016 Anne Arundel County Community College Facilities Master Plan documents as inadequate for the college's science facilities. In addition to increasing the number of science laboratories, the college's science facilities need to be re-sized and better equipped to meet the needs of the 21st century student. This project will complete renovation of the existing Dragun Science building which has not been renovated in over 30 years (approximately 39,499 gsf) and add an addition of approximately 27,770 gsf. It will provide new state-of-the-art laboratories for the physical sciences. The 2021 addendum to the college's master plan further developed this thought process and incorporated the relocation of the Math department to this facility. Resolution 4-25 that the Council passed on February 3 of this year approved a petition to MHEC for $2,564,720 for the Community College funding to procure design services for the renovations. If state funding is approved, this information will be available in the approved Capital Budget Book for FY27. By a resolution adopted August 11, 2025, a copy of which has been provided to the Council, the Board of Trustees has requested Anne Arundel County to petition the Maryland Higher Education Commission for the sum of $824,997 needed for the purpose of assisting the financing of the public community college project, which is described in the application for financial assistance. This resolution does not impose any direct or indirect costs on the County. Purpose The purpose of this resolution is to petition the Maryland Higher Education Commission for $824,997 for the Guaranteed Maximum Price Bid 1 - Phase 1 for the Dragun Science Building Renovation at Anne Arundel Community College. 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 Naomi McCallister, Budget Office, Melissa Beardmore, Anne Arundel Community College, 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 Melissa Beardmore, Vice President for Learning Resources Management, Anne Arundel Community College [PAGE 89] COUNTY COUNCIL OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND Legislative Session 2025, Legislative Day No. 18 Resolution No. 28-25 Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair (by request of the County Executive) By the County Council, October 6, 2025 1 RESOLUTION concerning a petition to the Maryland Higher Education Commission 2 for Anne Arundel Community College funding for the Florestano Building 3 4 WHEREAS, the Maryland General Assembly has enacted various community 5 college loan acts that provide funds to assist the counties in the financing of the cost 6 of the acquisition of land and in the construction of public junior, community, or 7 regional community college buildings and facilities, the cost of which were 8 incurred after the effective dates of the acts; and 9 10 WHEREAS, § 11-105(k)(3)(i) of the Education Article of the Annotated Code of 11 Maryland requires that a county desiring to participate in the financial assistance 12 provided in the acts must file a petition with the Maryland Higher Education 13 Commission, together with a complete proposal for each project for which financial 14 assistance is desired; and 15 16 WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of Anne Arundel Community College has 17 proposed the Guaranteed Maximum Price Bid 2 package for the Florestano 18 Building Renovation Floors 1-3 for the public community college at Arnold, 19 Maryland (the “project”); and 20 21 WHEREAS, upon resolution duly adopted by it, a copy of which is appended 22 hereto, the Board of Trustees has requested Anne Arundel County to petition the 23 Maryland Higher Education Commission for the sum of $7,550,067 needed for the 24 purpose of assisting the financing of the public community college project, which 25 is described in the application for financial assistance; and 26 27 WHEREAS, by this Resolution, the County Executive approves this project and 28 requests that the County Council petition the Maryland Higher Education 29 Commission for the funding; now, therefore, be it 30 31 Resolved by the County Council of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, That it hereby 32 petitions the Maryland Higher Education Commission for a grant of $7,550,067 from the 33 available funds of the various community college loan acts in order to participate in said 34 financial assistance; and be it further 35 36 Resolved, That, subject to appropriation and availability of funds, the Anne Arundel 37 County Council shall provide the funds necessary to complete the project even if the [PAGE 90] Resolution No. 28-25 Page No. 2 1 Maryland Board of Public Works approves a grant which is less than the amount requested 2 by this petition; and be it further 3 4 Resolved, That a copy of this Resolution be sent to County Executive Steuart Pittman 5 and to Dr. Dawn Lindsay, the Secretary of the Board of Trustees of Anne Arundel 6 Community College. [PAGE 91] ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND OFFICE OF THE BUDGET RESOLUTION NO: 28-25 . INTRO. DATE: Oct. 6, 2025 FISCAL NOTE RESOLUTION: SUPPORTING THE ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE'S REQUEST FOR STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE FLORESTANO RENOVATION (J578700). SUMMARY OF LEGISLATION The purpose of this resolution is to approve Anne Arundel Community College’s petition for grant funding from the Maryland Higher Education Commission in the amount of $7,550,067 for the Florestano Renovation in Arnold, Maryland, as described and funded in the fiscal year 2026 approved Capital Budget and Program (project J578700 – Florestano Renovation). FISCAL IMPACT Operating Budget – Personal Services: No effect. Operating Budget – Other Operating Costs: No effect. Capital Budget: Capital project J578700 – Florestano Renovation has $9,525,000 of funding programmed into the current six-year Capital Improvement Program. Approval of this grant request is necessary to enable the Community College to realize $7,550,067 of state funding towards this project. Revenues: No effect. Indirect and future fiscal effects: Resolution 2-25, adopted on February 2, 2025, authorized a grant of $384,933 for long-lead equipment for this project. The grant to be approved by this resolution is in addition to that funding. 9/22/2025 __________________________ _______________ Chris Trumbauer Date Budget Officer Prepared by: Neil Bergsman, Budget Analyst cc: Billie Penley, Controller [PAGE 92] 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: October 6, 2025 Subject: Resolution No. 28-25 – RESOLUTION concerning a petition to the Maryland Higher Education Commission for Anne Arundel Community College Funding -Florestano Renovation 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. 28-25. Summary This resolution, introduced at the request of the Administration on behalf of the Board of Trustees of Anne Arundel Community College, confirms that the County Council will submit a resolution concerning a petition to the Maryland Higher Education Commission (“MHEC”) so that the Anne Arundel Community College can request state assistance for Guaranteed Maximum Price Bid 2 package for the Florestano Renovation (Project J578700). The Maryland General Assembly has enacted various community college loan acts that provide funds to assist the counties in the financing of the cost of t construction of public junior, community, or regional community college buildings and facilities, the cost of which were incurred after the effective dates of the acts. Md. Code Ann. Educ. Art. § 11-105(k)(3)(i) requires that a county desiring to participate in the financial assistance provided in the acts must file a petition with MHEC, together with a complete proposal for each project for which financial assistance is desired. Anne Arundel County Charter Section 1014 requires that whenever state or federal law confers a power or duty on the County by language that refers to "the local governing body" or by similar language, any action required of the County shall be taken by the County Executive and then referred to the County Council for confirmation. Passage of this Resolution will enable the Anne Arundel County Community College to apply for state assistance. The FY 2026 Approved Capital Budget for the Community College included narrative identifying that the College's 2016 Facilities Master Plan identifies space needs and appropriate Note: This Legislative and Fiscal Summary provides a synopsis of the legislation as introduced. It does not address subsequent amendments to the legislation. [PAGE 93] Legislative and Fiscal Summary of Administration Legislation - Res. No. 28-25 Page No. 2 solutions. The 33,293 GSF Florestano building housed the college's Health Sciences programs, was constructed in 1993, and has had no significant work done since then. With the opening of the new Health and Life Sciences Building in 2021, all Health Science functions relocated out of the Florestano building into the new facility. This project will renovate the vacated Florestano building with the first 3 floors of the building to be transformed into AACC’s One-Stop Student Services Center. First-time students & those looking for assistance from departments associated with Enrollment Services & Student Success will find all of the support they require under one roof. The 4th floor has been completed as the new Learning Innovation Center (LInC) where students & faculty can access technologies used to connect, learn, and collaborate. Resolution 2-25 that the Council passed on February 3 of this year approved a petition to MHEC for $384,933 for the Community College funding to procure long lead equipment, including elevator replacement and electrical switchgear for this project. If state funding is approved, this information will be available in the approved Capital Budget Book for FY27. By a resolution adopted August 11, 2025, a copy of which has been provided to the Council, the Board of Trustees has requested Anne Arundel County to petition the Maryland Higher Education Commission for the sum of $7,550,067 needed for the purpose of assisting the financing of the public community college project, which is described in the application for financial assistance. This resolution does not impose any direct or indirect costs on the County. Purpose The purpose of this resolution is to petition the Maryland Higher Education Commission for $7,550,067 for the Guaranteed Maximum Price Bid 2 package for the Florestano Building Renovation at Anne Arundel Community College. 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 Naomi McCallister, Budget Office, Melissa Beardmore, Anne Arundel Community College, 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 Melissa Beardmore, Vice President for Learning Resources Management, Anne Arundel Community College [PAGE 94] COUNTY COUNCIL OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND Legislative Session 2025, Legislative Day No. 18 Resolution No. 29-25 Introduced by Ms. Fiedler By the County Council, October 6, 2025 1 RESOLUTION requesting the Department of Inspections and Permits to develop a 2 Forest Conservation Manual to serve as a guidebook for property owners and homeowners 3 associations who maintain forest conservation easements on their properties 4 5 WHEREAS, the Maryland Forest Conservation Act, enacted in 1991, requires local 6 jurisdictions with planning and zoning authority to establish and implement local 7 forest conservation programs; and 8 9 WHEREAS, Anne Arundel County’s program includes over 10,000 acres in forest 10 conservation easements that are required to be maintained by private property 11 owners or homeowners associations; and 12 13 WHEREAS, forest conservation easements provide for permanent protection of our 14 natural environment by prohibiting or limiting development, tree clearing, and 15 other land disturbing activities; and 16 17 WHEREAS, in an effort to ensure that the forest conservation easements are 18 properly maintained and abided by, Anne Arundel County should provide clear 19 guidance on the process and permitted activities; and 20 21 WHEREAS, the Department of Inspections and Permits currently oversees the 22 implementation of the County’s forest conservation program and is best positioned 23 to provide clear guidance to the public; now, therefore, be it 24 25 Resolved by the County Council of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, that the Council 26 requests the Department of Inspections and Permits to develop a Forest Conservation 27 Manual to serve as a guidebook for property owners and homeowners associations who 28 maintain forest conservation easements on their properties; and be it further 29 30 Resolved, that a copy of this Resolution be sent to the County Executive Steuart 31 Pittman. [PAGE 95] SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AT THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026 COUNTY COUNCIL OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND Legislative Session 2025, Legislative Day No. 18 Resolution No. 30-25 Introduced by Ms. Pickard and Ms. Hummer By the County Council, October 6, 2025 A RESOLUTION ENTITLED Charter Amendment – Binding Arbitration 1 RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Charter of Anne Arundel County to 2 permit all authorized employee representatives to enter into binding arbitration to resolve 3 labor disputes relating to the terms and conditions of employment 4 5 Be it resolved by the County Council of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, That the 6 following amendment to the Anne Arundel County Charter is proposed for submission to 7 the qualified voters of the County at the General Election in November 2026: 8 9 Article VII. Merit System 10 11 Sec. 812. Binding arbitration for [[law enforcement employees and for uniformed 12 firefighters of the Fire Department]] employee bargaining units. 13 14 [[(a)]] In addition to the right granted to County employees in Section 811 of this 15 Article to organize and bargain collectively, the County Council shall provide by ordinance 16 for binding arbitration with authorized representatives of the appropriate employee 17 bargaining unit in order to resolve labor disputes with [[the County's law enforcement 18 employees]] REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES. The ordinance shall provide for the appointment 19 of a neutral arbitrator by the parties to the arbitration who shall issue a binding decision to 20 be implemented as part of the following year's budget process and which shall take into 21 account the financial condition of the County and the reasonable interests of the [[law 22 enforcement]] REPRESENTED employees and the county relating to the terms and 23 conditions of employment. [[Law enforcement employees shall be uniformed officers of 24 the Police Department, Sheriff's Department, and Office of Detention Facilities.]] Any 25 ordinance that is enacted shall prohibit strikes or work stoppages by the [[law 26 enforcement]] employees. 27 28 [[(b) In addition to the right granted to County employees in Section 811 of this Article 29 to organize and bargain collectively, the County Council shall provide by ordinance for 30 binding arbitration with authorized representatives of the appropriate employee bargaining 31 unit in order to resolve labor disputes with uniformed firefighters of the Fire Department. _____________________________________________________________________________________ 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 96] Resolution No. 30-25 Page No. 2 1 The ordinance shall provide for the appointment of a neutral arbitrator by the parties to 2 the arbitration who shall issue a binding decision to be implemented as part of the 3 following year's budget process and which shall take into account the financial condition 4 of the County and the reasonable interests of the uniformed firefighters of the Fire 5 Department and the County relating to the terms and conditions of employment. Any 6 ordinance that is enacted shall prohibit strikes or work stoppages by uniformed 7 firefighters.]] 8 9 And be it further resolved, That the following question is adopted for submittal to the 10 qualified voters of the County at the General Election in November 2026 for their adoption 11 or rejection: 12 13 “To amend the Anne Arundel County Charter to permit all authorized employee 14 representatives to enter into binding arbitration to resolve labor disputes relating to the 15 terms and conditions of employment.” 16 17 And be it further resolved, That this question shall be designated as Question “__” on 18 the ballot at the General Election in November 2026. 19 20 And be it further resolved, That if the majority of qualified votes cast in the election 21 are for the Charter Amendment, this amendment shall stand adopted from and after the 30th 22 day following the election. [PAGE 97] AMENDMENT TO BILL NO. 67-25, AS AMENDED (Floodplain Management, Erosion and Sediment Control, and Stormwater Management – Clearing and Pruning) October 6, 2025 Introduced by Ms. Hummer (by request of the County Executive) Amendment No. 8 On page 2 of the amended bill, in line 39, after the period, insert ““CLEARING” INCLUDES THE TRIMMING OF TREES, SHRUBS, OR WOODY VEGETATION IN A WAY THAT IS NOT AUTHORIZED AS AN ACCEPTABLE PRUNING PRACTICE IN THE MOST RECENT VERSION OF THE AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI) A300 .”; and, in line 43, strike “HAS THE MEANING”, and substitute “MEANS THE SELECTIVE REMOVAL OF TREE, SHRUB, AND WOODY VEGETATION PARTS TO MEET SPECIFIC GOALS AND OBJECTIVES WHILE MAINTAINING OR IMPROVING PLANT HEALTH AND STRUCTURE, AS”; and, in the same line, after “FORTH”, insert “AND AUTHORIZED”. (This amendment modifies the definitions of “clearing” and “pruning”.) [PAGE 98] AMENDMENT TO BILL NO. 67-25, AS AMENDED (Floodplain Management, Erosion and Sediment Control, and Stormwater Management – Clearing and Pruning) October 6, 2025 Introduced by Ms. Hummer (by request of the County Executive) Amendment No. 9 On page 6 of the amended bill, in line 7, after the period, insert “THE DEPARTMENT SHALL PROVIDE REFERENCE MATERIALS AND GUIDANCE UPON REQUEST.”. (This amendment requires the Department to provide reference materials and guidance upon request.) [PAGE 99] AMENDMENT TO BILL NO. 67-25 AS AMENDED (Floodplain Management, Erosion and Sediment Control, and Stormwater Management – Clearing and Pruning) October 6, 2025 Introduced by Ms. Fiedler Amendment No. 10 On page 1 of the amended bill, in line 14, strike from after the semicolon through the first semicolon in line 15. On page 5, in line 25, strike from after the period through the period in line 28; in line 29, strike from the first comma through “PLAN” in line 30; and in the table after line 32, strike row 9 entitled “HABITANT ENHANCEMENT PLAN” in its entirety. On page 6, in the table, strike the first row entitled “VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PLAN” in its entirety. (This amendment removes fees for habitat enhancement plans and vegetation management plans.) [PAGE 100] AMENDMENT TO BILL NO. 68-25, AS AMENDED (Public Safety – Zoning – Animal Rescue) October 6, 2025 Introduced by Ms. Hummer (by request of the County Executive) Amendment No. 8 On page 2 of the amended bill, in line 38, after the period, insert “THE REQUIREMENT IN THIS SUBSECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO A PERSON WHO KEEPS LIVESTOCK OR FOWL ON A PROPERTY USED AS A FARM, AS DEFINED IN § 18-1-101 OF THIS CODE.”. On page 3, in line 44, after “ANIMALS”, insert “OTHER THAN LIVESTOCK OR FOWL ON A PROPERTY USED AS A FARM,”. (This amendment exempts farms from the animal rescue licensing and zoning requirements.) [PAGE 101] AMENDMENT TO BILL NO. 68-25, AS AMENDED (Public Safety – Zoning – Animal Rescue) October 6, 2025 Introduced by Ms. Hummer (by request of the County Executive) Amendment No. 9 On page 5 of the amended bill, strike lines 35 and 36 in their entirety; and, in lines 38 and 41, strike “(III)” and “(IV)”, respectively, and substitute “(II) and “(III)”, respectively. (This amendment removes the requirement that a dwelling on the property of an animal rescue facility be occupied by at least one person involved in the operation of the animal rescue facility.) [PAGE 102] AMENDMENT TO BILL NO. 71-25, AS AMENDED (Public Campaign Financing – Disbursement of Public Contribution – Funding for Public Campaign Financing Fund) October 6, 2025 Introduced by Ms. Hummer (by request of the County Executive) Amendment No. 7 On page 1 of the amended bill, in line 9, after the semi-colon, insert “modifying the required timeframe for disbursement of public contributions to the publicly funded campaign account of the participating candidate;” and, in line 15, after “1-12-106(d), insert “and (g)”. On page 3, after line 31, insert: “*** (g) Proof of qualifying contributions. A participating candidate shall submit a receipt for each qualifying contribution to the Board to receive a public contribution. The Controller shall disburse the appropriate public contribution into a participating candidate’s publicly funded campaign account [[within three business days after the Board authorizes the public contribution]] PROMPTLY BUT NO LATER THAN 10 BUSINESS DAYS AFTER RECEIVING THE PARTICIPATING CANDIDATE’S SUBMISSION.”. (This amendment changes the requirement of the Controller to disburse the appropriate public contributions to a participating candidate’s publicly funded campaign account from “within three days” to “promptly but no later than 10 business days after receiving the participating candidate’s submission”.) [PAGE 103] AMENDMENT TO BILL NO. 71-25, AS AMENDED (Public Campaign Financing – Disbursement of Public Contribution – Funding for Public Campaign Financing Fund) October 6, 2025 Introduced by Ms. Rodvien Amendment No. 8 On page 3 of the amended bill, in line 31, after the period, insert “THE COUNCIL MAY CONSIDER THE REQUEST TO SUPPLEMENT THE FUND AS AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE.”. (This amendment allows the Council to consider supplement funding for public campaign financing as an emergency ordinance.) [PAGE 104] AMENDMENT TO BILL NO. 71-25, AS AMENDED (Public Campaign Financing – Disbursement of Public Contribution – Funding for Public Campaign Financing Fund) October 6, 2025 Introduced by Ms. Rodvien Amendment No. 9 On page 1 of the amended bill, in line 9, after the semicolon insert “providing for limitations on public contributions for uncontested elections;”; and in line 19, after the silcrow insert “§1-12- 106(k) and”. On page 3, after line 31 insert: “*** (K) Uncontested elections. A CERTIFIED CANDIDATE IN AN UNCONTESTED ELECTION SHALL RECEIVE ONE-THIRD OF THE PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION AMOUNT THE CERTIFIED CANDIDATE WOULD OTHERWISE BE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE.”. (This amendment permits certified candidates in uncontested elections to receive one-third of the public contributions the candidate would otherwise receive.) [PAGE 105] AMENDMENT TO BILL NO. 71-25, AS AMENDED (Public Campaign Financing – Disbursement of Public Contribution – Funding for Public Campaign Financing Fund) October 6, 2025 Introduced by Ms. Rodvien Amendment No. 10 On page 4 of the amended bill, in line 17, after the period insert “THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE MAY PROPOSE A TRANSFER OR SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATION BY ORDINANCE UP TO THE AMOUNT RECOMMENDED BY THE PUBLIC CAMPAIGN FINANCE SYSTEM COMMISSION UNDER §1-12-110(D) AT ANY TIME DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.”. (This amendment allows the County Executive to propose a supplement to the Public Campaign Finance fund via ordinance at any time.) [PAGE 106] AMENDMENT TO BILL NO. 76-25 (Public Safety – Sidewalks – Removal of Snow and Ice) October 6, 2025 Introduced by Ms. Hummer (by request of the County Executive) Amendment No. 1 On page 2 of the proposed bill, in line 14, strike “55”, and substitute “70”. (This amendment changes the age limit for the exemption to the requirement for ice and snow removal from sidewalks.) [PAGE 107] AMENDMENT TO BILL NO. 76-25 (Public Safety – Sidewalks – Removal of Snow and Ice) October 6, 2025 Introduced by Ms. Fiedler Amendment No. 2 On page 2 of the proposed bill, in line 14 and in line 17, strike “55” and substitute “70” in both instances; in line 44, after the period strike “THE” through the period in line 47 in their entirety; and in line 51, strike from the comma through the second instance of “OFFENSE” in line 53 in their entirety. (This amendment increases the age of exemption from 55 to 70 or older, removes the lien and tax collection provision for fines, removes the violation for sidewalks abutting any other property, and removes the provision that each day is a separate offense.) [PAGE 108] AMENDMENT TO BILL NO. 77-25 (Personnel – Pay Plan – Positions in the Classified Service – Police Department – Public Ethics – Financial Disclosure) October 6, 2025 Introduced by Ms. Hummer (by request of the County Executive) Amendment No. 1 On page 1 of the proposed bill, in line 1, after “Plan”, insert “– Classification Plan – Department of Inspections and Permits – Department of Aging and Disabilities”; in line 5, after the semi-colon, insert “approving amendments to the Personnel Officer’s classification plan for the classified service for the current fiscal year;”; in line 8, after “Department”, insert “, the Department of Inspections and Permits, and the Department of Aging and Disabilities”; after line 12, insert: “WHEREAS, § 6-1-201 requires the Personnel Officer to formulate and maintain a classification plan for all positions in the classified service that is approved annually by the County Council; and WHEREAS, § 6-1-201(c) provides that a change to a pay grade assigned to an existing job classification made during the year that results in the base of the new pay grade exceeding the base of the existing pay grade by more than 10% must be approved by the County Council; and”; and, in line 18, after “WHEREAS,”, insert “the Personnel Officer’s Classification Plan for Fiscal Year 2026, dated July 1, 2025, and”; in line 19, strike “was”, and substitute “were”; in line 21, after the opening parenthesis, insert “the “Classification Plan – Fiscal Year 2026” and”; and, in line 22, after the closing quotation mark, insert “, respectively”. On page 2, in line 1, after the second instance of “the”, insert “Classification Plan – Fiscal year 2026 by changing the pay grade for one existing job classification and is amending the”; after the chart in line 39, insert: “SECTION 2. And be it further enacted, that it approves the amendment of the Personnel Officer’s Classification Plan for Fiscal Year 2026 dated July 1, 2025, changing the pay grade assigned to the job classification of Evidence Coordinator from NR15 to NR17C.”; and, in line 41, strike “2.” and substitute “3.” On page 3, in lines 11 and 20, strike “3.” and “4.”, respectively, and substitute “4.” and “7.” respectively; and, after line 18, insert: [PAGE 109] Bill No. 77-25, AMD 1 Page No. 2 “SECTION 5. And be it further enacted, That, in accordance with § 6-1-110 of the Anne Arundel County Code (2005, as amended), this Ordinance shall approve a decrease of one Environmental Control Inspector position from the number of positions approved in this classification in the Department of Inspections and Permits as part of the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the current fiscal year, and an increase of one Senior Inspector position to the positions approved in this classification in the Department of Inspections and Permits as part of the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the current fiscal year. SECTION 6. And be it further enacted, That, in accordance with § 6-1-110 of the Anne Arundel County Code (2005, as amended), this Ordinance shall approve a decrease of one Office Support Assistant II position from the number of positions approved in this classification in the Department of Aging and Disabilities as part of the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the current fiscal year, and an increase of one Human Services Specialist position to the positions approved in this classification in the Department of Aging and Disabilities as part of the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the current fiscal year.”. (This amendment approves the modification of the pay grade assigned to the existing job classification of Evidence Coordinator in the Personnel Officer’s Classification Plan for Fiscal Year 2026 dated July 1, 2025, and decreases and increases positions approved in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the current fiscal year.)