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COUNTY COUNCIL OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND
AGENDA
Legislative Session 2025, Legislative Day No. 19
Monday, October 20, 2025 – 7:00 P.M.
County Council Chambers
44 Calvert Street
Annapolis, Maryland
5:00 P.M.
Maryland Department of Transportation Consolidated Transportation Program Tour
7:00 P.M.
A. Call to Order
B. Invocation (Pickard)
C. Pledge of Allegiance
D. Ethics Statement
E. Invitation to Audience
F. Announcement of Items Not Appearing on Agenda
G. Preliminary Motion
H. Approval of Minutes
October 6, 2025 – Legislative Day No. 18
I. Introduction of Bills
BILL NO. 87-25 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Planning and Development – Odenton
Town Center Master Plan – Amendments – FOR the purpose of amending the Odenton
Town Center Master Plan, adopted February 5, 2024, to alter certain text and maps; and
generally relating to the Odenton Town Center Master Plan.
Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair
(by request of the County Executive)

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J. Introduction of Resolutions
RESOLUTION NO. 31-25 – RESOLUTION supporting the Anne Arundel County Board
of Education’s Fiscal Year 2027 Public School Construction Capital Improvement
Program request for submission to the Interagency Commission on School Construction
Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair
(by request of the County Executive)
RESOLUTION NO. 32-25 – RESOLUTION urging the establishment of an Adequate
Public Facilities Study Group to address the need for an electrical grid impact review for
new development
Introduced by Mr. Smith
K. Public Hearings and Call of Bills and Resolutions for Final Reading and/or Vote
BILL NO. 77-25 (As Amended) – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Personnel – Pay Plan
– Classification Plan – Department of Inspections and Permits – Department of Aging and
Disabilities – 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; approving amendments to the
Personnel Officer’s classification plan for the classified service for the current fiscal year;
requiring a certain job classification in the Police Department to file a financial disclosure
statement with the Ethics Commission; decreasing certain positions in the classified
service and increasing certain positions in the classified service within the Police
Department, the Department of Inspections and Permits, and the Department of Aging and
Disabilities; 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)
RESOLUTION NO. 30-25 – RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Charter of
Anne Arundel County to permit all authorized employee representatives to enter into
binding arbitration to resolve labor disputes relating to the terms and conditions of
employment
Introduced by Ms. Pickard, Ms. Hummer and Ms. Rodvien
BILL NO. 67-25 (As Amended) – 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,

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criteria, and requirements of a habitat enhancement plan and a vegetation management
plan; making the effective date of this Ordinance contingent on the approval of the
Maryland Critical Area Commission; and generally relating to floodplain management,
erosion and sediment control, and stormwater management.
Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair
(by request of the County Executive)
BILL NO. 68-25 (As Amended) – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Public Safety – Zoning
– Animal Rescue – 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) – 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; modifying the required timeframe
for disbursement of public contributions to the publicly funded campaign account of the
participating candidate; providing for limitations on public contributions for uncontested
elections; 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. 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)

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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)
BILL NO. 76-25 (As Amended)(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. 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, Mr. Smith, Mr. Volke and Ms. Hummer
BILL NO. 79-25 (Amendment Proposed) – 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)
and by Ms. Hummer and Ms. Pickard
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 and Ms. Rodvien

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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)
L. Other Business
M. Adjournment
ACCESSIBILITY POLICY
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ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY AUDITOR
To: Councilmembers, Anne Arundel County Council
From: Office of the County Auditor
Date: October 17, 2025
Subject: County Auditor’s Review of Legislation for the October 20, 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.
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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.
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 and the Department of Inspections and Permits (I&P).
Review of Fiscal Impact
We concur with the Administration's Fiscal Note. The I&P
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.
A review of this legislation was also included in the Auditor’s
Review of Legislation for the October 6, 2025 Council Meeting.
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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
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.
A review of this legislation was also included in the Auditor’s
Review of Legislation for the October 6, 2025 Council Meeting.
Bill 81-25: Subdivision Summary of Legislation
and Development –
Adequate Public This bill modifies Article 17 of the County Code relating to
Facilities – Adequate Adequate Public Facilities (APF) standards for Transportation by
Transportation Facilities replacing existing adequacy standards with a comprehensive
– Mitigation – Fees and framework expanding required APF testing from roads to include
Securities – other forms of transportation such as sidewalks, bicycles,
Development Impact Fee pedestrian crossings, and transit facilities. The bill also
Credits establishes a mitigation hierarchy prioritizing physical
improvements and maintains impact fee credits for developers
who exceed baseline adequacy requirements.
Review of Fiscal Impact
We concur with the Administration's fiscal note. A definitive
estimate of this bill’s fiscal impact is not possible due to the
various factors involved.
Resolutions 27-25 and Summary of Legislation
28-25: A petition to the
Maryland Higher These resolutions seek the Council’s approval to petition the
Education Commission Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) for $824,997
for Anne Arundel for the Dragun Science Building Renovations (R27-25) and
Community College approximately $7.6 million for the Florestano Building
funding for the Dragun Renovations (R28-25) at Anne Arundel Community College.
Science Building (27-25) The resolutions confirm that the County Council will submit
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and the Florestano resolutions to the MHEC, as procedurally required by the State
Building (28-25) and County to realize these funds.
Review of Fiscal Impact
We concur with the Administration's fiscal note. The resolutions
are requesting pre-approved State funding towards the projects.
However, the resolutions state that if Maryland does not approve
the request, the County will cover the needed funds to complete
this project, which could result in a significant financial impact
on the County.
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COUNTY COUNCIL OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND
Minutes of
Legislative Session 2025, Legislative Day No. 18
October 6, 2025 – 7:00 P.M.
The County Council meeting was called to order by Chair Hummer at 7:03 P.M. It was
opened with the Invocation, given by Ms. Leadbetter, and was followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance led by Cub Scout Packs 2214 and 445. The meeting was held in the County Council
Chambers in Annapolis, Maryland. There were approximately 60 persons in the audience.
The following members of the County Council were present:
Pete Smith First District
Allison Pickard Second District
Nathan Volke Third District
Julie K. Hummer Fourth District
Amanda Fiedler Fifth District
Lisa Rodvien Sixth District
Shannon Leadbetter Seventh District
Meredith Beach, Legislative Counsel, was present. The County Auditor’s Office was
represented by Diana Winter, Senior Legislative Analyst.
MACo Presentation
Jack Wilson, MACo President, and Michael Sanderson, MACo Executive Director,
presented information regarding the recent session, followed by a question-and-answer time.
ETHICS STATEMENT
Kaley Schultze, Administrative Officer, read aloud the Ethics Statement.
INVITATION TO AUDIENCE
The Chair opened Invitation to Audience.
The Administrative Officer stated there were eleven 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:
Tim Soderstrom, Severn
Nate Brown, Pasadena
Paul Vanik, Severn
Kyle Nembhard, Glen Burnie

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Jigna Patel, Glen Burnie
Bill Scerbo, Shady Side
Matt Minahan, Edgewater
Mike Shay, Shady Side
There was no one else present who wished to speak, and the Invitation to Audience was
closed.
PRELIMINARY MOTION
On motion of Ms. Pickard, seconded by Mr. Smith, the Council voted that the partial
reading of any bill, resolution, minutes, or amendment constitutes the reading of the whole.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Ms. Fiedler, seconded by Mr. Smith, the minutes for September 15, 2025,
Legislative Day No. 15, and September 15, 2025, Closed Session, were approved.
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 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
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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
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
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
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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 authorized employee representatives to enter into binding
arbitration to resolve labor disputes relating to the terms and conditions of employment
Introduced by Ms. Pickard and Ms. Hummer
Ms. Fiedler and Ms. Leadbetter asked to be added as co-sponsor to Bill No. 86-25.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CALL OF BILLS FOR FINAL READING AND/OR VOTE
BILL NO. 67-25 (As Amended)
The Chair called for Bill No. 67-25, as amended, An Ordinance concerning: Floodplain
Management, Erosion and Sediment Control, and Stormwater Management – Clearing and
Pruning – For the purpose of defining “pruning” and “woody vegetation”; modifying the
definitions of “clearing” and “standard grading plan”; requiring certain approved permits or plans
to clear or grade property on certain steep slopes in the critical area; adding a habitat enhancement
plan to those plans required for approval to clear or grade in certain circumstances; requiring
certain approved permits or plans to prune on property outside of the critical area, outside of a
forest conservation easement, or not on steep slopes inside the critical area in certain
circumstances; requiring certain approved permits or plans to prune on property inside the critical
area buffer, inside a forest conservation easement, or on steep slopes in the critical area in certain
circumstances; providing for the use of and establishing the requirements for a standard grading
plan in lieu of a grading permit that proposes pruning or clearing under certain circumstances;
adding certain fees; providing for the use, criteria, and requirements of a habitat enhancement plan
and a vegetation management plan; making the effective date of this Ordinance contingent on the
approval of the Maryland Critical Area Commission; and generally relating to floodplain
management, erosion and sediment control, and stormwater management; 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, and Kelly
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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, as amended.
The Administrative Officer stated there was one submission for Bill No. 67-25, as
amended, of written testimony received through the online testimony tool, which was shared with
the Council and posted on the County Council website.
The following persons spoke on Bill No. 67-25, as amended:
Fletcher Thompson, Sherwood Forest
Don Devries, Sherwood Forest
Stephen Miller, Annapolis
There was no one else present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
The Chair called for Bill No. 67-25, as amended, 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. 8
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
This amendment modifies the definitions of “clearing” and “pruning”.
Mr. Hunt explained the amendment.
On motion of Ms. Rodvien, seconded by Mr. Smith, Amendment No. 8 was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Aye – Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Hummer
Nay – Mr. Volke
Amendment No. 9
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
This amendment requires the Department to provide reference materials and guidance
upon request.
Mr. Michelsen explained the amendment.
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Mr. Michelsen, Mr. Badami, and Ms. Kenney answered.
There was further discussion of the amendment.
On motion of Ms. Rodvien, seconded by Mr. Volke, Amendment No. 9 was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
Aye – Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
Amendment No. 10
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
This amendment removes fees for habitat enhancement plans and vegetation management
plans.
Ms. Fiedler explained the amendment.
Mr. Hunt spoke on the amendment.
Ms. Fiedler responded.
There was further discussion of the amendment.
On motion of Ms. Fiedler, seconded by Mr. Volke, Amendment No. 10 was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Aye – Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
The Chair stated that Bill No. 67-25, as amended, will be heard at the next Council Meeting
on October 20, 2025.
Ms. Rodvien clarified the purpose of the bill.
Mr. Michelsen responded.
There was further clarification of the bill.
BILL NO. 68-25 (As Amended)
The Chair called for Bill No. 68-25, as amended, An Ordinance concerning: Public Safety
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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; 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.
The Chair called for the public hearing on Bill No. 68-25, as amended.
The Administrative Officer stated there were no submissions of public testimony received
ahead of time for Bill No. 68-25, as amended.
The following person spoke on Bill No. 68-25, as amended:
Marion Hosmer, Crownsville
There was no one else present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
The Chair called for Bill No. 68-25, as amended, An Ordinance concerning: Public Safety
– Zoning – Animal Rescue; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title.
Amendment No. 8
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
This amendment exempts farms from the animal rescue licensing and zoning requirements.
Mr. Hunt explained the amendment.
Ms. Hummer asked about animal neglect complaints.
Ms. Roll answered.
Mr. Volke clarified what is considered a farm.
Ms. Kenney responded.
There was further discussion of the amendment.
On motion of Ms. Pickard, seconded by Ms. Leadbetter, Amendment No. 8 was adopted
by the following roll call vote:

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Aye – Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
Amendment No. 9
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
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.
Mr. Hunt explained the amendment.
On motion of Ms. Pickard, seconded by Mr. Smith, Amendment No. 9 was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Aye – Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
Ms. Pickard thanked Animal Services for their work on the bill.
The Chair stated that Bill No. 68-25, as amended, will be heard at the next Council Meeting
on October 20, 2025.
BILL NO. 71-25 (As Amended)
The Chair called for Bill No. 71-25, as amended, 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.
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.

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The Administration supports.
The Chair called for the public hearing on Bill No. 71-25, as amended.
The Administrative Officer stated there were no submissions of public testimony received
ahead of time for Bill No. 71-25, as amended.
The following persons spoke on Bill No. 71-25, as amended:
Rebecca Forte, Severna Park
Phil Ateto, Annapolis
Rick Griswold, 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, as amended, 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. 7
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 but no later than 10 business days after receiving the
participating candidate’s submission”.
Mr. Hunt explained the amendment.
Ms. Rodvien thanked the Administration for their work.
Mr. Smith spoke on the amendment.
On motion of Ms. Pickard, seconded by Ms. Rodvien, Amendment No. 7 was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
Aye – Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Hummer
Nay – Mr. Volke
Amendment No. 8
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
This amendment allows the Council to consider supplement funding for public campaign
financing as an emergency ordinance.

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Ms. Rodvien explained the amendment.
The Administration supports.
Mr. Volke asked why the amendment is needed.
Ms. Rodvien answered.
There was further discussion of the amendment.
On motion of Ms. Rodvien, seconded by Ms. Pickard, Amendment No. 8 was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
Aye – Ms. Rodvien, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Ms. Hummer
Nay – Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler
Amendment No. 9
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
This amendment permits certified candidates in uncontested elections to receive one-third
of the public contributions the candidate would otherwise receive.
Ms. Rodvien explained the amendment.
Ms. Pickard asked a clarifying question.
Ms. Hummer asked about thresholds.
Ms. Rodvien answered.
There was further discussion of the amendment.
On motion of Ms. Rodvien, seconded by Ms. Pickard, Amendment No. 9 was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
Aye – Ms. Rodvien, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Ms. Hummer
Nay – Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler
Amendment No. 10
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
This amendment allows the County Executive to propose a supplement to the Public
Campaign Finance fund via ordinance at any time.

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Ms. Rodvien explained the amendment.
The Administration is comfortable with the amendment.
Mr. Volke asked a clarifying question.
Mr. Trumbauer answered.
There was further discussion of the amendment.
On motion of Ms. Rodvien, seconded by Ms. Pickard, Amendment No. 10 was adopted by
the following roll call vote:
Aye – Ms. Rodvien, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Hummer
Nay – Ms. Leadbetter, Ms. Fiedler
The Chair stated that Bill No. 71-25, as amended, will be heard at the next Council Meeting
on October 20, 2025.
BILL NO. 74-25 (As Amended)
The Chair called for 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; 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, as amended.
The Administrative Officer stated there were no submissions of public testimony received
ahead of time for Bill No. 74-25, as amended.
There was no one present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
The Chair called for Bill No. 74-25, as amended, An Ordinance concerning: Zoning – BWI
Mixed Use Overlay Area – Carwashes; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title.
Bill No. 74-25, as amended, was passed by the following roll call:

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Aye – Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
BILL NO. 76-25
The Chair called for Bill No. 76-25, An Ordinance concerning: Public Safety – Sidewalks
– Removal of Snow and Ice – For the purpose of modifying the requirements for removal of snow
and ice from sidewalks; making failure to remove snow and ice from sidewalks as required a civil
offense and not a criminal offense; providing for exemptions from requirement to remove snow
and ice; and generally relating to crimes, civil offenses, and fines, and public safety; and the
Administrative Officer read a portion of the title.
Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Relations, was accompanied by Karen Henry,
Director, Department of Public Works, Alex Baquie, Deputy Director Bureau of Highways, Holly
Velez, Chief of Licensing, and Lori Blair Klasmeier, Deputy County Attorney.
Mr. Hunt explained the background and purpose of the bill.
Mr. Smith asked about flexibility in the bill.
Mr. Hunt answered.
Mr. Volke asked how many citations were issued.
Mr. Hunt responded.
There was further discussion of the bill.
The Chair called for the public hearing on Bill No. 76-25.
The Administrative Officer stated there was one submission for Bill No. 76-25 of written
testimony received through the online testimony tool, which was shared with the Council and
posted on the County Council website.
The following person spoke on Bill No. 76-25:
Stephen Miller, Annapolis
There was no one else present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
The Chair called for Bill No. 76-25, An Ordinance concerning: Public Safety – Sidewalks
– Removal of Snow and Ice; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title.

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Amendment No. 1
The Administration withdrew Amendment No. 1
Amendment No. 2
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
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.
Ms. Fiedler explained the amendment.
Mr. Hunt spoke on the amendment.
Ms. Pickard asked about commercial sidewalks.
Ms. Fiedler answered.
There was further discussion of the amendment.
On motion of Ms. Fiedler, seconded by Mr. Volke, Amendment No. 2 was defeated by the
following roll call vote:
Aye – Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler
Nay – Ms. Rodvien, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Ms. Hummer
Amendment No. 3
The Administrative Officer read a brief summary of the amendment:
This amendment changes the age limit for the exemption to the requirement for ice and
snow removal from sidewalks.
Mr. Hunt explained the amendment.
Ms. Fiedler asked about exempting those with disabilities.
Ms. Velez answered.
There was further discussion of the amendment.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Ms. Pickard, Amendment No. 3 was adopted by the
following roll call vote:

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Aye – Ms. Rodvien, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Ms. Hummer
Nay – Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler
The Chair stated that Bill No. 76-25, as amended, will be heard at the next Council Meeting
on October 20, 2025.
BILL NO. 77-25
The Chair called for Bill No. 77-25, An Ordinance concerning: Personnel – Pay Plan –
Positions in the Classified Service – Police Department – Public Ethics – Financial Disclosure –
For the purpose of approving an addition to the Personnel Officer’s pay plan for the classified
service for the current fiscal year; requiring a certain job classification in the Police Department to
file a financial disclosure statement with the Ethics Commission; decreasing certain positions in
the classified service and increasing certain positions in the classified service within the Police
Department; and generally relating to personnel, public ethics, and the Personnel Officer’s
Classification and Pay Plans; and the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title.
Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Relations, was accompanied by Anne Budowski,
Personnel Officer, Sarah Heffernan, Senior Class and Comp Officer, Ryan Frashure, Deputy Chief,
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. 77-25.
The Administrative Officer stated there were no submissions of public testimony received
ahead of time for Bill No. 77-25.
There was no one present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
The Chair called for Bill No. 77-25, An Ordinance concerning: Personnel – Pay Plan –
Positions in the Classified Service – Police Department – Public Ethics – Financial Disclosure;
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 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.
Mr. Hunt explained the amendment.
Mr. Volke asked a clarifying question.

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Ms. Budowski answered.
On motion of Ms. Pickard, seconded by Mr. Smith, Amendment No. 1 was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
Aye – Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
The Chair stated that Bill No. 77-25, as amended, will be heard at the next Council Meeting
on October 20, 2025.
Ms. Rodvien asked that this bill be put at the beginning of the next meeting.
BILL NO. 80-25
The Chair called for 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; and the Administrative Officer read a portion
of the title.
Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Relations, was accompanied by Chris Daniels, Real
Estate 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. 80-25.
The Administrative Officer stated there were no submissions of public testimony received
ahead of time for Bill No. 80-25.
There was no one present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
The Chair called for Bill No. 80-25, An Ordinance concerning: Approval of the Amended
and Restated Lease between Anne Arundel County, Maryland and Wiley Bates School LLC; and
the Administrative Officer read a portion of the title.
Ms. Hummer explained the reason behind the bill.
Ms. Klasmeier confirmed.
Bill No. 80-25 was passed by the following roll call:

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Aye – Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CALL OF RESOLUTION FOR FINAL READING AND/OR
VOTE
RESOLUTION NO. 25-25
The Chair called for Resolution No. 25-25, A Resolution approving the designation of
certain areas near the Glen Burnie (Cromwell) Light Raillink Station as a transit-oriented
development; and the Administrative Officer read the full resolution.
Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Relations, was accompanied by Mark Wildonger,
Senior Planner, Office of Planning and Zoning, Amy Gowan, CEO/President EDC, Brian Ulrich,
Office of Transportation, and Lori Blair Klasmeier, Deputy County Attorney.
Mr. Hunt explained the resolution.
Mr. Wildonger spoke on the resolution.
Mr. Volke asked about the designation.
Mr. Wildonger answered.
Mr. Smith explained his support of the resolution.
Mr. Volke asked a clarifying question.
Mr. Smith responded.
There was further discussion of the resolution.
The Chair called for the public hearing on Resolution No. 25-25.
The Administrative Officer stated there were no submissions of public testimony received
ahead of time for Resolution No. 25-25.
There was no one present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
The Chair called for Resolution No. 25-25, A Resolution approving the designation of
certain areas near the Glen Burnie (Cromwell) Light Raillink Station as a transit-oriented
development; and the Administrative Officer read the full resolution.
Resolution No. 25-25 was adopted by the following roll call:

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Aye – Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Ms. Fiedler, Ms. Hummer
Nay – Mr. Volke
RESOLUTION NO. 26-25
The Chair called for Resolution No. 26-25, A Resolution amending a portion of Title 4 of
the Rules of Procedure of the County Council; and the Administrative Officer read the full
resolution.
Ms. Hummer explained the resolution.
There was clarifying discussion among the council.
The Chair called for the public hearing on Resolution No. 26-25.
The Administrative Officer stated there were no submissions of public testimony received
ahead of time for Resolution No. 26-25.
There was no one present who wished to speak and the public hearing was closed.
The Chair called for Resolution No. 26-25, A Resolution amending a portion of Title 4 of
the Rules of Procedure of the County Council; and the Administrative Officer read the full
resolution.
Resolution No. 26-25 was adopted by the following roll call:
Aye – Ms. Rodvien, Ms. Leadbetter, Mr. Smith, Ms. Pickard, Mr. Volke, Ms. Fiedler,
Ms. Hummer
Nay – None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, on motion of Mr. Volke, seconded by Mr. Smith, the
meeting adjourned at 10:39 P.M.

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Respectfully submitted,
By Anna Macaulay
For Kaley Schultze
Administrative Officer

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PROPOSED
COUNTY COUNCIL OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND
Legislative Session 2025, Legislative Day No. 19
Bill No. 87-25
Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair
(by request of the County Executive)
By the County Council, October 20, 2025
________________________________________________________________________
Introduced and first read on October 20, 2025
Public Hearing set for November 17, 2025
Bill Expires January 23, 2026
By Order: Kaley Schultze, Administrative Officer
________________________________________________________________________
A BILL ENTITLED
1 AN ORDINANCE concerning: Planning and Development – Odenton Town Center
2 Master Plan – Amendments
3
4 FOR the purpose of amending the Odenton Town Center Master Plan, adopted
5 February 5, 2024, to alter certain text and maps; and generally relating to the Odenton
6 Town Center Master Plan.
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 Odenton Town Center Master Plan, adopted
12 February 5, 2024 (the “Plan”) as follows:
13
14 1. On page 28 of the Plan, amend “FUTURE ZONING CONSIDERATIONS” as
15 shown in Exhibit A attached hereto.
16
17 2.On page 29 of the Plan, substitute “Map 6. PROPOSED ZONING” for the figure
18 shown in Exhibit B attached hereto.
19
20 SECTION 2. And be it further enacted, That, after passage of this Ordinance, the
21 Planning and Zoning Officer may correct obvious errors, capitalization, spelling, grammar,
22 headings, and similar non-substantive matters; may add or amend covers, title pages,
23 pagination, table of contents, and graphics to improve readability; and may publish the
24 “Odenton Town Center Master Plan”, as amended by this Ordinance.
25
26 SECTION 3. And be it further enacted, That a certified copy of the Plan, as amended
27 by Sections 1 and 2 of this Ordinance, shall be permanently kept on file with the
28 Administrative Officer to the County Council and the Office of Planning and Zoning.

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Bill No. 87-25
Page No. 2
1 SECTION 4. And be it further enacted, That this Ordinance shall take effect 45 days
2 from the date it becomes law.

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Bill No. 87-25
Exhibit A
Page No. 1
FUTURE ZONING CONSIDERATIONS
This Plan recommends eight distinct zoning districts for the OTC boundary be analyzed. The following
recommendations should (see Map 6) be considered during the Region 5 Plan Comprehensive Zoning process. Map
6 illustrates the proposed zoning map. The table below outlines illustrates the evolution of the zoning districts and
regulatory blocks from the 2016 Master Plan, to this Plan, and recommended comprehensive zoning changes.
The OTC Core (OTC-C) is recommended to be split into two distinct zoning districts to further distinguish
between two areas of future development. The West Core (OTC-WC) should continue to be the focus of TOD. The
East Core (OTC-EC) is anticpated to support the TOD given that it is separated from the MARC Station by the rail
lines, a historic district, and major highways.
The Historic Village Mix Overlay Block is recommended to become its own Zoning District, named the Historic
Village Mix (OTC-HVM).
It is also recommended that the boundary of the OTC be analyzed.
• The boundary of the OTC should align with parcel boundaries to avoid split-zoning. and consideration should
be given to add and/or remove properties based on the vision of this plan. For example:
• Apply Open Space zoning districts based on current County policy.
• Add 1046 Annapolis Road (Tax Account Number 4-000-00051510) to the Odenton Town Center and zone it
OTC-E (Odenton Town Center East Odenton Village Mix). Properties adjacent to the Sappington Station
roundabout, such as commercial properties to the northeast, should be added to the OTC
• Add 1311 Odenton Road (Tax Account Number 4-000-03942452) to the Odenton Town Center and zone it
OTC-H (Odenton Town Center Historic) and place it in the Historic Village Mix Block Overlay. Properties
adjacent to train networks, such as the WB&A Trail along Piney Orchard Parkway, should be added to the OTC
• Properties along the periphery of the OTC that are contiguous with subdivisions outside of the OTC, such as
floodplain parcels, should be removed.
• Change the zoning of 1421 and 1423 Odenton Road (Tax Account Numbers 4-000-90019868, 4-000-90233359,
and 4-000-90233360) from OTC-H (Odenton Town Center Historic) in Historic Village Mix Block Overlay to
OTC-T (Odenton Town Center Transition) because there is no longer an historic structure on the site.
Historic properties should be re-evaluated to determine whether it is appropriate for them to stay within the
Historic or Historic Village Mix zoning districts.
• Change the zoning at 1405 Odenton Road (Tax Account Number 4-000-00940710) to split zone, with the
portion of the property with an historic single-family dwelling zoned OTC-H (Odenton Town Center Historic),
and placed in the Historic Village Mix Block Overlay and the remainder of the property zoned OTC-I (Odenton
Town Center Industrial).
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Bill No. 87-25
Exhibit A
Page No. 2
2016 Master Plan Recommmended
2016 Master Plan 2023 Master Plan
Regulatory Comprehensive Zoning
Zoning District Zoning District
Block(s) Changes
O-COR (Core) 1, 1A, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 OTC-C (Core) OTC-WC (West Core), OTC-EC
(East Core), OTC-T (Transition)
O-EOD (East Oden- 15 OTC-E (East Odenton Village OTC-E (East Odenton Village Mix)
ton) Mix)
O-HIS (Historic) 8, 9, 10 OTC-H (Historic), Historic OTC-H (Historic), OTC-HVM
Village Mix Overlay Block (Historic Village Mix)
O-IND (Industrial) 16 OTC- I (Industrial) OTC- I (Industrial)
O-NOD (North Oden- 14 OTC-FM (Fort Meade OTC-FM (Fort Meade Business
ton) Business Mix) Mix)
O-TRA (Transition) 11, 12, 13 OTC-T (Transition)
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Bill No. 87-25
Exhibit B
MMAAPP 66.. PPRROOPPOOSSEEDD ZZOONNIINNGG
POLICY FRAMEWORK | Page 30

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ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND
OFFICE OF THE BUDGET
BILL NUMBER: 87-25 .
INTRO. DATE: October 20, 2025
FISCAL NOTE
BILL: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT – ODENTON TOWN CENTER –
ODENTON TOWN CENTER MASTER PLAN
SUMMARY OF LEGISLATION
This bill amends the 2024 Odenton Town Center (OTC) Master Plan in order to provide more
up-to-date and accurate information to guide the Region 5 comprehensive zoning process. The
amendments would eliminate a proposal to split the OTC into two separate districts, and specify
property parcels to be recommended for future addition to the OTC district.
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: The Master Plan changes could affect future development and
therefore property tax revenues and County service needs. Such effects will depend on future
developments and cannot be determined at this time.
__________________________ _1_0_/1__3_/2_0_2__5_____
Chris Trumbauer Date
Budget Officer
Prepared by: Neil Bergsman, Budget Analyst
cc: Billie Penley, Controller
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Legislative and Fiscal Summary of Administration Legislation
To: Members, Anne Arundel County Council
From: Ethan Hunt, Director of Government Affairs /s/
Date: October 20, 2025
Subject: Bill No. 87 -25 – AN ORDINANCE concerning: Planning and
Development – Odenton Town Center Master Plan – Amendments
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. 87-25.
Summary
This Bill, introduced at the request of the Administration on behalf of the Office of
Planning and Zoning (OPZ), seeks to amend the Odenton Town Center Master Plan (OTCMP).
The amendments will provide more up-to-date and accurate information to guide the Region 5
comprehensive zoning process. Specifically, the legislation adds text for more accurate future
zoning considerations and adds parcels within the Odenton Town Center boundary. Legislation is
required to amend the Odenton Town Center Plan. Additionally, these changes will inform the
final draft Region 5 Plan and Comprehensive Zoning Map prior to their introduction to the
County Council (anticipated in early 2026). Parcels intended to be within the Odenton Town
Center boundary may not be rezoned to any of the OTC zoning districts without being included
in the Odenton Town Center boundary, which must be designated in the Odenton Town Center
Master Plan.
The OTCMP adopted by the County Council in 2024 envisioned the creation of two more
zoning districts. One district, the East Core, was solely about adding a couple of uses. The
other, the Historic Village Mix district, was about converting an overlay zone to its own
zone. The existing overlay does what the stand alone districts would do. There is essentially
very little change to density, setbacks, or impact on public resources like schools,
transportation, and parking if this Bill is adopted. The Bill will not have an effect on
environmental Code provisions that apply within the OTCMP boundary.
This Bill, if adopted, will eliminate the need to create two additional zoning districts.The
alternative that was considered is the text in the currently adopted Odenton Town Center Master
Plan that called for the adoption of two additional zoning districts. A summary of the Public
Engagement completed as part of the OTCMP can be found on page 106 of the master plan.
Additionally, OPZ posted a public notice of the Odenton Town Center Advisory Committee
(OTCAC) meeting which was held on August 26, 2025. The public notice included the amended
section to be discussed by the OTCAC. The OTCAC meeting included availability for the public
to make comments at the meeting. No members of the public provided comments during this
meeting. The OTCAC voted to support the proposed amendments to the OTC Master Plan. OPZ
advertised the Planning Advisory Board (PAB) meeting and a public hearing was held by the
PAB on September 10, 2025. The public had an opportunity to provide verbal testimony at this
public meeting. No members of the public provided comments at the PAB hearing. The record
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Legislative and Fiscal Summary of Administration Legislation - Bill No. 87-25
Page No. 2
was held open for written testimony until September 16, 2025. No members of the public
provided comments on the proposed Odenton Town Center Master Plan Amendments. In
addition to the fiscal impact as described in the Fiscal Note, by avoiding the need to introduce
legislation creating two new districts, staff time and costs associated with introducing and
advertising legislation are reduced.
A revision to a master plan must be reviewed by the PAB with a recommendation made.
Any changes to the OTCMP are reviewed by the OTCAC. The Odenton Town Center Advisory
Committee and the Planning Advisory Board have sent letters of support of the amendments
relative to the OTCMP, following the outreach process described above. If a study required by
the County government does not recommend a zoning change that had been planned for, then
normally, the zoning change would not move forward.
Purpose
The purpose of this legislation is to amend the Odenton Town Center Master Plan by
adding text to guide the planning process for Region 5 and adding parcels within the Odenton
Town Center boundary.
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 Mark Wildonger, Office of Planning
& Zoning, 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 & Zoning Officer
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COUNTY COUNCIL OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND
Legislative Session 2025, Legislative Day No. 19
Resolution No. 31-25
Introduced by Ms. Hummer, Chair
(by request of the County Executive)
By the County Council, October 20, 2025
1 RESOLUTION supporting the Anne Arundel County Board of Education’s Fiscal Year
2 2027 Public School Construction Capital Improvement Program request for submission to
3 the Interagency Commission on School Construction
4
5 WHEREAS, §§ 5-302 and 5-304 of the Education Article of the State Code provide
6 that the Interagency Commission on School Construction shall prepare projections
7 of school construction and capital improvement needs for the purpose of allocating
8 State school construction funds to local boards of education; and
9
10 WHEREAS, the rules, regulations, and procedures of the Interagency Commission
11 on School Construction require that each local board of education annually submit
12 to the Interagency Commission on School Construction an updated capital
13 improvement program request for the following fiscal year, and for the ensuing five
14 fiscal years, which shall be accompanied by written local governmental support;
15 and
16
17 WHEREAS, the County Executive supports the County Board of Education’s
18 Fiscal Year 2027 Public School Construction Capital Improvement Program
19 Request for submission to the Interagency Commission on School Construction,
20 and refers this support for submission to the County Council for confirmation; and
21
22 WHEREAS, the attached letter from the County Executive to the Executive
23 Director of the Interagency Commission on School Construction formally
24 expresses this support; now, therefore, be it
25
26 Resolved by the County Council of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, That it hereby
27 confirms the County Executive’s support and letter of support for the Fiscal Year 2027
28 School Construction Capital Improvement Program Request of the Anne Arundel County
29 Board of Education for submission to the Interagency Commission on School
30 Construction, attached hereto as Exhibit A; and be it further
31
32 Resolved, That a copy of this Resolution be sent to County Executive Steuart Pittman,
33 and Robert Silkworth, President of the Anne Arundel County Board of Education.

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Resolution No. 31-25
Exhibit A
Page No. 1
Office of the County Executive
STEUART PITTMAN
October 9, 2025
Mr. Alex Donahue
Executive Director
Maryland Interagency Commission on School Construction
351 W. Camden Street, Suite 701
Baltimore, MD 21201
Dear Mr. Donahue:
The Anne Arundel County Government has received and reviewed the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY
2027) Public School Construction Capital Improvement Program (PSC CIP) request, as
submitted to the Interagency Commission on School Construction (IAC) by the Anne Arundel
County Local Education Authority (AAC LEA).
IAC procedures require written local government support for the PSC CIP request and any
subsequent amendments to that request by November 28, 2025. I support the FY 2027 PSC
CIP request to be submitted to the IAC by the AAC LEA, and urge your recommendation of
State funding for all FY2027 requests presented therein.
As you are aware, the Board of Education’s official request for FY 2027 local funding will not be
submitted to the County until March of 2026. The County Charter requires a budget process
that provides final approval in June of 2026. I am not aware of any instances where the County
has not supported a Board of Education project that has been approved for funding by the
State.
County support for the FY 2027 PSC CIP request submitted by the AAC LEA is prioritized in
light of the anticipated availability of both local and State funds and the recognition that local
capital needs for school construction projects far exceed both local and State resources.
The priority requests submitted by the AAC LEA, accounting for $73.4 million (the entire PSC
CIP request for FY 2027), have already been fully supported by prior-approved (FY 2026 and
prior)
appropriation authority provided by the County to the Anne Arundel County Board of Education.
In other words, County funding has already been made available to the County Board of
Education to spend on these projects. These requests should take precedence over any
remaining requests.
The Best Place - For All
www.aacounty.org | 44 Calvert Street, Annapolis, M D 21401 | (410)-222-1821
countyexecutive@aacounty.org

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Resolution No. 31-25
Exhibit A
Page No. 2
As a general rule, the County supports the relative priorities assigned by the AAC LEA and a
listing of the entire PSC CIP request for FY 2027 is attached.
I appreciate your continued support of our efforts to deliver quality public education to the more
than 85,000 public school students in Anne Arundel County.
Sincerely,
Steuart Pittman
County Executive
cc: Julie Hummer, Chairperson, County Council
Members, County Council
Chris Trumbauer, Budget Officer
Robert Silkworth, President, Board of Education
Members, Board of Education
Dr. Mark T. Bedell, Superintendent of Schools
The Best Place - For All
www.aacounty.org | 44 Calvert Street, Annapolis, M D 21401 | (410)-222-1821
countyexecutive@aacounty.org

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Resolution No. 31-25
Exhibit A
Fiscal Year 2027 Public School Construction Capital Improvement Program Request (FY27 PSC CIP Request) Page No. 3
As Submitted to the Interagency Commission on School Construction (IAC)
By the Anne Arundel County Local Education Authority (AAC LEA)
AACPS CONSTRUCTION STATUS RPT (July 2025)
A P A ri C o r L i E ty A AAC Project Name AAC Project # BOE - PROJECT TITLE T C O E O S T T S A . T L NON F - U P N SC D P S /IAC F T S U O T N A T T D A E L S PS F P U C R P N IO / D I R A S C R C ($ E U Q O R U R R E E L S N P T T ) S Current Phase Construction Start Date Anne Aru f n o d r e F l Y C 2 o 7 u P n S t C y G CI o P v R e e rn q m ue e s n t t Support
1 Building Systems E538200 South Shore ES - Public Address System $ 700,000 $ 366,666 $ 333,334 $ - $ 333,334 Prior Year Funding & FY26
2 Building Systems E538200 Chesapeake HS- Public Address System $ 1,200,000 $ 628,571 $ 571,429 $ - $ 571,429 Prior Year Funding & FY26
3 Building Systems E538200 Chesapeake HS- Main Distribution/ Motor Control Ctr. $ 4,500,000 $ 2,357,143 $ 2,142,857 $ - $ 2,142,857 Prior Year Funding & FY26
4 Building Systems E538200 Brooklyn Park ES- Main Distribution/ Motor Control Ctr. $ 700,000 $ 366,666 $ 333,334 $ - $ 333,334 Prior Year Funding & FY26
5 Building Systems E538200 Hilltop ES- HVAC Air Handling Units $ 2,500,000 $ 1,309,524 $ 1,190,476 $ - $ 1,190,476 Prior Year Funding & FY26
6 Building Systems E538200 Hilltop ES- Replace Roof $ 4,500,000 $ 2,357,143 $ 2,142,857 $ - $ 2,142,857 Prior Year Funding & FY26
7 Building Systems E538200 Deale ES- Replace Boilers $ 1,100,000 $ 576,190 $ 523,810 $ - $ 523,810 Prior Year Funding & FY26
8 Building Systems E538200 Solley ES- Replace Boilers $ 1,100,000 $ 576,190 $ 523,810 $ - $ 523,810 Prior Year Funding & FY26
9 Building Systems E538200 Chesapeake HS- Replace Chillers $ 2,000,000 $ 1,047,619 $ 952,381 $ - $ 952,381 Prior Year Funding & FY26
10 Building Systems E538200 Georgetown East- HVAC Air Handling Units $ 3,000,000 $ 1,571,428 $ 1,428,572 $ - $ 1,428,572 Prior Year Funding & FY26
11 Building Systems E538200 Annapolis HS- Replace Chillers $ 1,700,000 $ 890,476 $ 809,524 $ - $ 809,524 Prior Year Funding & FY26
12 Building Systems E538200 Broadneck HS- Replace Roof $ 1 0,000,000 $ 5,238,095 $ 4,761,905 $ - $ 4,761,905 Prior Year Funding & FY26
13 Building Systems E538200 Linthicum ES- Replace Roof $ 2,500,000 $ 1,309,524 $ 1,190,476 $ - $ 1,190,476 Prior Year Funding & FY26
14 Building Systems E538200 Linthicum ES- Replace Chiller $ 400,000 $ 209,524 $ 190,476 $ - $ 190,476 Prior Year Funding & FY26
15 Old Mill HS E578100 Old Mill HS - Construction $ 215,894,000 $ 165,146,000 $ 5 0,748,000 $ 13,329,618 $ 37,418,382 Construction Apr '25 Prior Year Funding & FY26
16 Old Mill MS North E550300 Old Mill Middle North - Replacement $ 118,596,000 $ 112,162,299 $ 6,433,701 $ - $ 6,433,701 Design Mar '26 Prior Year Funding & FY26
17 All Day K and Pre K E524100 Carver EEC $ 1 0,905,000 $ 5,614,000 $ 5,291,000 $ - $ 5,291,000 Design Oct '25 Prior Year Funding & FY26
18 Roof Replacement E538400 North County HS- Replace Roof $ 1 5,100,000 $ 7,909,524 $ 7,190,476 $ - $ 7,190,476 Prior Year Funding & FY26
$ -
Total $396,395,000 $309,636,582 $86,758,418 $13,329,618 $73,428,800
October 2025

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ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND
OFFICE OF THE BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO: 31-25 .
INTRO. DATE: Oct. 20, 2025
FISCAL NOTE
RESOLUTION: SUPPORTING THE ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY BOARD OF
EDUCATION’S FISCAL YEAR 2027 PUBLIC SCHOOL
CONSTRUCTION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM REQUEST
FOR SUBMISSION TO THE INTERAGENCY COMMISSION ON
SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION
SUMMARY OF LEGISLATION
This resolution confirms the County Executive’s support for the fiscal 2027 Capital Improvement
Program request submitted by the Anne Arundel County Board of Education (BOE) to the
Interagency Commission (IAC) on School Construction for funding under the State’s Public
School Construction Program. Procedures set forth by the IAC require a written letter of support
from the “local government.” In accordance with Section 1014 of the County Charter, such a
requirement must be acted upon by the County Executive and then referred to the County
Council for confirmation.
FISCAL IMPACT
Operating Budget – Personal Services: No effect.
Operating Budget – Other Operating Costs: No effect.
Capital Budget: No direct effect. However this resolution is necessary for the County to receive
state IAC funding contributions for school construction projects. The amount of those
contributions for FY27 is not yet known, and will depend on the IAC’s actions on the requests
from December 2025 to June 2026, and on the results of the State Capital Budget process in
April 2026.
Revenues: No effect.
Indirect and future fiscal effects: The Board of Education is requesting $73.4 million in State
school construction grants for fiscal year 2027, plus authority to utilize $13.3 million in prior
year grant funds. This compares to $76.9 million in the fiscal year 2026 approved Capital
Budget, and $44.3 million planned for fiscal year 2027 in current CIP.
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Chris Trumbauer Date
Budget Officer
Prepared by: Neil Bergsman, Budget Analyst
cc: Billie Penley, Controller
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COUNTY COUNCIL OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND
Legislative Session 2025, Legislative Day No. 19
Resolution No. 32-25
Introduced by Mr. Smith
By the County Council, October 20, 2025
1 RESOLUTION urging the establishment of an Adequate Public Facilities Study Group
2 to address the need for an electrical grid impact review for new development
3
4 WHEREAS, Anne Arundel County has a method for conducting adequate public
5 facilities testing requirements for proposed development by requiring certain
6 developments to pass tests regarding fire, road, schools, sewerage, storm drainage
7 and water facilities as a condition of site development or subdivision; and
8
9 WHEREAS, in July, 2025 the U.S. Department of Energy released its “Report on
10 Evaluating U.S. Grid Reliability and Security” raising concerns about existing
11 electricity generation retirements and the incongruity between electricity demand
12 and supply across the United States, particularly in relation to the expected demand
13 from artificial intelligence, data centers, manufacturing and industrialization along
14 with the increased cost of electricity for consumers; and
15
16 WHEREAS, concern has been raised regarding Maryland’s lack of sufficient
17 energy generation to meet increasing demand, aging infrastructure, and
18 vulnerability to extreme weather events, prompting policy makers to review the
19 immediate and long-term impacts that development has on the electrical grid; and
20
21 WHEREAS, the County Council supports the inclusion of an adequate public
22 facilities test related to the electrical grid for proposed development in Anne
23 Arundel County to identify the impacts of anticipated increased demand on the
24 electrical grid; now, therefore, be it
25
26 Resolved by the County Council of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, That it urges the
27 County Executive to establish an Adequate Public Facilities Study Group to address the
28 need for an electrical grid impact review for proposed development; and be it further
29
30 Resolved, That the County Council urges the Adequate Public Facilities Study Group
31 to submit a final report and recommendations for legislative changes to the County
32 Executive and the County Council no later than June 30, 2026; and be it further
33
34 Resolved, That a copy of this Resolution be sent to County Executive Steuart Pittman.

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AMENDMENT TO BILL NO. 76-25, AS AMENDED
(Public Safety – Sidewalks – Removal of Snow and Ice)
October 20, 2025
Introduced by Ms. Rodvien
Amendment No. 4
On page 2 of the amended bill, strike lines 16 through 22 in their entirety and substitute “THE
DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS AND PERMITS MAY WAIVE OR DECREASE ANY FINE ISSUED
PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION BASED ON ABILITY TO PAY, AGE, OR DISABILITY OF THE OWNER,
USERS, LESSEES, OR OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY.”.
(This amendment gives the Department of Inspections and Permits the discretion to waive the any
fine based on the ability to pay, age, or disability.)

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AMENDMENT TO BILL NO. 76-25, AS AMENDED
(Public Safety – Sidewalks – Removal of Snow and Ice)
October 20, 2025
Introduced by Mr. Volke
Amendment No. 5
On page 2 of the amended bill, after line 23, insert:
“(3) THIS SECTION APPLIES TO ALL PROPERTY OWNED BY A GOVERNMENT ENTITY.”.
(This amendment applies snow and ice removal requirements to all government owned property.)

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AMENDMENT TO BILL NO. 76-25, AS AMENDED
(Public Safety – Sidewalks – Removal of Snow and Ice)
October 20, 2025
Introduced by Ms. Fiedler
Amendment No. 6
On page 2 of the amended bill, in line 46, strike “AT” through “TAXES” in line 51, inclusive.
(This amendment removes the provision that passes on the expense of snow and ice removal to the
property owner.)

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AMENDMENT TO BILL NO. 76-25, AS AMENDED
(Public Safety – Sidewalks – Removal of Snow and Ice)
October 20, 2025
Introduced by Ms. Hummer
(by request of the County Executive)
Amendment No. 7
On page 3 of the amended bill, in line 1, strike beginning with “IS” through the second period
in line 3, inclusive, and substitute “MAY RESULT IN A FINE OF UP TO $50, AND A VIOLATION OF
THIS SECTION WITH RESPECT TO SIDEWALKS ABUTTING ANY OTHER PROPERTY MAY RESULT IN
A FINE OF UP TO $125.”.
(This amendment modifies the penalty for violation of the Code section.)

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AMENDMENT TO BILL NO. 79-25
(Construction and Property Maintenance Codes – Civil Fines – International Property
Maintenance Codes – Codes and Supplement – Air Conditioning in Multiple Dwellings)
October 20, 2025
Introduced by Mr. Volke
Amendment No. 1
On page 3 of the proposed bill, in line 6, strike “BY” through the first instance of
“DEPARTMENT” in line 7; and in the same line after the period, insert “IF THE DEPARTMENT
DETERMINES THAT THE OWNER OF A MULTIPLE DWELLING HAS NOT MADE BEST EFFORTS TO
PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE COOLING RELIEF, THE DEPARTMENT MAY ORDER THE OWNER TO
PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE COOLING RELIEF.”.
(This amendment requires the Department to determine whether the owner of a multiple dwelling
is making best efforts to provide alternative cooling relief before ordering the owner to provide
alternative cooling relief.)