BALTIMORE COUNTY COUNCIL

NOTES TO THE AGENDA

LEGISLATIVE SESSION 2017

Issued: May 25, 2017

Work Session: May 30, 2017

Legislative Day No. 11 : June 5, 2017

The accompanying notes are

compiled from unaudited

information provided by

the Administration and

other sources.

OFFICE OF THE COUNTY AUDITOR

BALTIMORE COUNTY COUNCIL

June 5, 2017

NOTES TO THE AGENDA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Mr. Marks

Zoning Regulations – R-O-A Zones

Bill 31-17 provides an exception to the general rule governing the conversion of a dwelling to a Class A office building in a R-O-A (Residential Office – Class A) Zone.

In the R-O-A Zone, a new building or part of a building to be used as a dwelling must be occupied as a residential use for 5 years before submitting a plan for conversion to a Class A office building. However, Bill 31-17 provides that a new building located in the east Towson Community Conservation Area may submit plans and be used as a Class A office building at the time of its completion.

With the affirmative vote of five members of the County Council and signature by the County Executive, Bill 31-17 will take effect on June 19, 2017.

Council Fiscal Note June 5, 2017

Bill 32-17 Council District(s) _All_

Councilmembers Crandell, Kach & Marks

Department of Corrections – Duties

Bill 32‑17 amends the County Code section that provides for the general duties of the Department of Corrections.

Currently, this section lists six duties that are required of the Department of Corrections as follows:

Take charge of the detention facilities and inmates in the detention facilities;
Be responsible for the safekeeping, care, and feeding of an inmate in the detention facilities from the time the inmate is committed until the inmate is legally released, including while the inmate is working outside the detention facilities and going to and from that work;
Provide food and board for all inmates committed to its charge, including food and other articles for the comfort of sick inmates as the physician attending sick inmates considers necessary;
Comply with all rules adopted by the county concerning the detention facilities buildings and the inmates;
Admit no visitor to the inmates except in accordance with the rules; and
In accordance with state law, keep a complete record of an inmate committed to its custody, when and by whom committed, the charge, and when released, together with other information required by the county.

Bill 32-17 adds the duty of participation in the Immigration and Nationality Act Section 287(g) Program, including the execution of such Memorandum of Agreement (AMOA@) and the allocation of sufficient funds, including personnel and other necessary resources, to implement the Program.

The A287(g) Program@ as it is commonly known, became law as part of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996. The 287(g) Program allows state and local police officers to collaborate with the federal government to enforce federal immigration laws.

Bill 32-17 (cont’d) June 5, 2017

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (AICE@), an agency of the Department of Homeland Security, is responsible for enforcing federal immigration laws as part of its homeland security mission. ICE often works closely with federal, state and local law enforcement partners in this mission. The 287(g) Program involves state or local law enforcement entities entering into a partnership with ICE, under a joint MOA, in order to receive delegated authority for immigration enforcement within their jurisdictions.

The MOA defines the scope and limitations of the delegation of authority and provides for training requirements. It also establishes the supervisory structure for the designated immigration officers working under the cross‑designation, and prescribes the agreed upon complaint process governing officer conduct during the life of the MOA. Under the statute, ICE supervises all cross‑designated officers when they exercise their immigration authorities.

Several jurisdictions in Maryland participate in this program, including Frederick County and Harford County. In addition, Anne Arundel County is in the process of moving forward with the program.

Bill 32-17 would require the Department of Corrections only to participate in the 287(g) Program as herein described.

With the affirmative vote of five members of the County Council and signature by the County Executive, Bill 32-17 will take effect on June 19, 2017.

Mike Field Fiscal Note June 5, 2017

FM-1 (Contract) Council District(s) All_

Office of Law

Professional Services –

Executive Director – Ethics Commission

The Administration is requesting approval of a contract with Elaine C. Katz to serve as the Executive Director of the Baltimore County Ethics Commission. The contract commences July 1, 2017 and continues through June 30, 2018. Compensation may not exceed $30,000 for the entire 1-year term.

Fiscal Summary

Funding Source	Maximum Compensation		Notes
County ⁽¹⁾	$ 30,000		⁽¹⁾General Fund Operating Budget. ⁽²⁾Maximum compensation for the entire 1-year term.
State	—
Federal	—
Other	—
Total	$ 30,000	⁽²⁾

Analysis

With staff support and legal counsel from the Office of Law, the Baltimore County Ethics Commission is responsible for ensuring that the impartiality and independent judgment of public officials is maintained in order to preserve public confidence and trust. The Ethics Commission consists of five members (including a Chairman) appointed by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council. In addition, upon recommendation of the Ethics Commission, the County Executive appoints an Executive Director. The Executive Director must be licensed to practice law in Maryland, be in good standing with the Maryland Court of Appeals, and meet the eligibility requirements for Ethics Commission members (i.e., a Baltimore County resident; not

FM-1 (Contract) (cont’d) June 5, 2017

an elected or appointed official or a candidate for office; not an employee of the state, a political subdivision, or municipal corporation of the state, or a political party; and not required to file a lobbying registration).

The Ethics Commission recommended Elaine C. Katz for the Executive Director position, and the County Executive subsequently appointed her. The Office advised that Ms. Katz has served as Executive Director of the Ethics Commission for over 13 years (yearly reappointments).

The contract commences July 1, 2017 and continues through June 30, 2018. Compensation may not exceed $30,000 for the entire 1-year term. Either party may terminate the agreement at any time. In the event of termination, Ms. Katz’s compensation would be pro-rated on a monthly basis.

Mike Field Fiscal Note June 5, 2017

FM-22 (BAT 17-12) Council District(s) __All__

Office of Law

BAT 17-12

The Administration is requesting approval of a General Fund budget appropriation transfer (BAT) totaling $33,500 from the Property Management Division – Building Operations & Management Program to the Office of Law – General Legal Services Program to cover salary costs in excess of the budgeted amount.

Fiscal Summary

Transfer From	Program	Current Appropriation		Transfer Amount	Adjusted Appropriation
025-2503	Property Management Division – Building Operations & Management	$ 16,538,313	⁽¹⁾	$ (33,500)	$ 16,504,813

Transfer To
011-1101	Office of Law – General Legal Services	$ 2,338,223		$ 33,500	$ 2,371,723
⁽¹⁾ Balance after BAT 17-07 (FM-9) on this agenda transfers $100,000 out of the Building Operations & Management Program.

Analysis

Source of Funds

The Office advised that funds are available in the Building Operations and Management Program due to lower-than-expected electricity costs resulting from the mild winter and generally mild temperatures.

FM-22 (BAT 17-12) (cont’d) June 5, 2017

Use of Funds

The funds will be used to cover salary costs in excess of the budgeted amount due to lower-than-expected turnover.

This BAT will not affect ongoing spending subject to the Spending Affordability Committee’s FY 2017 guideline.

George Sarris Fiscal Note June 5, 2017

FM-2 (BAT 17-04) Council District(s) __All__

Baltimore County Public Schools

BAT 17-04

The Administration is requesting approval of a budget appropriation transfer (BAT) totaling $9.5 million within the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) budget to implement the FY 2017 operating plan, including additional contractor buses and improvements and renovations to the Rosedale Center and the old Catonsville Elementary School building, and to reallocate budgeted funding to correspond with actual school-based funding decisions.

Fiscal Summary

Transfer From	Program	Current Appropriation	Transfer Amount	Adjusted Appropriation
3501	Administration	$ 45,821,827	$ (1,350,000)	$ 44,471,827

3503	Instructional Salaries & Wages	506,035,577	(3,600,000)	502,435,577
3505	Other Instructional Costs	51,235,877	(250,000)	50,985,877

3510	Operation of Plant & Equipment	97,467,858	(4,250,000)	93,217,858
			$ (9,450,000)
Transfer To
3502	Mid-Level Administration	$ 97,020,764	$ 1,500,000	$ 98,520,764

3504	Instructional Textbooks & Supplies	22,505,382	2,750,000	25,255,382
3506	Special Education	173,977,588	1,900,000	175,877,588

3509	Student Transportation Service	66,067,689	1,500,000	67,567,689
3511	Maintenance of Plant & Equipment	34,983,396	1,800,000	36,783,396
			$ 9,450,000

FM-2 (BAT 17-04) (cont’d) June 5, 2017

Analysis

Source of Funds

BCPS advised that $6,936,000 is available in the Administration ($1,350,000), Instructional Salaries & Wages ($3,600,000), Other Instructional Costs ($250,000), and Operation of Plant & Equipment ($1,736,000) Programs as a result of salary savings generated from higher-than-expected turnover and retirements. BCPS further advised that $2,514,000 is available in the Operation of Plant & Equipment Program due to savings from gas/electric utilities ($1,788,000) and fuel oil ($726,000).

Use of Funds

BCPS advised that $9,450,000 of additional funds is needed to cover costs as follows:

$1.5 million in the Mid-Level Administration Program to properly align some salaries in the reorganization of the community superintendent offices with both Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) guidelines and the FY 2018 Board Proposed Budget;
$2,750,000 in the Instructional Textbooks & Supplies Program for the reallocation of school budget funding to correspond with principals’ decisions regarding the use of such funds ($2.5 million), and for Middlebury digital instructional resources for the Passport world language program in elementary schools ($250,000);
$1.9 million in the Special Education Program to cover a higher-than-anticipated number of nonpublic placements;
$1.5 million in the Student Transportation Service Program to provide for the increased use of contracted buses due to BCPS bus driver vacancies; and
$1.8 million in the Maintenance of Plant & Equipment Program, including $1.0 million to renovate the former Catonsville Elementary School building into office space for the eLearning program, operations & maintenance satellite facilities, the continuity of operations office, an IT training facility, and the child find center, as well as warehouse space to support the aggressive schedule of school construction, replacement, renovations, and additions over the next few years; and $800,000 for additional improvements for the Rosedale Center at its newly leased space in the Golden Ring complex, which opened in August 2016.

This BAT will not affect ongoing spending subject to the Spending Affordability Committee’s FY 2017 guideline.

Deborah Richardson Fiscal Note June 5, 2017

FM-3 (BAT 17-10) Council District(s) __All__

Department of Corrections

BAT 17-10

The Administration is requesting approval of a General Fund budget appropriation transfer (BAT) totaling $175,000 from the Reserve for Contingencies Program to the Department of Corrections – Corrections Program to cover unanticipated overtime expenditures related to inmate hospital details that required additional staffing as well as an increase in the number of officers assigned to the Central Acceptance Facility’s recycling detail and to the Mental Health Unit.

Fiscal Summary

Transfer From	Program	Current Appropriation		Transfer Amount	Adjusted Appropriation
047-4701	Reserve for Contingencies	$ 301,890	⁽¹⁾	$ (175,000)	$ 126,890

Transfer To
008-0801	Department of Corrections – Corrections Program	$ 37,072,408		$ 175,000	$ 37,247,408
⁽¹⁾ Balance after BATs 17-06 (FM-4) and 17-08 (FM-6) on this agenda, which are transferring $50,000 and $190,000, respectively, out of the Reserve for Contingencies Program. Excludes the effect of BAT 17-11 (FM-5) on this agenda, which is transferring $126,890 out of the Reserve for Contingencies Program.

Analysis

Source of Funds

The source of funding for the transfer is the Reserve for Contingencies Program. Specifically, $175,000 is available from the $301,890 that is presently unexpended and unencumbered within the Reserve for Contingences Program (see footnote ⁽¹⁾ above).

FM-3 (BAT 17-10) (cont’d) June 5, 2017

Use of Funds

The funds will be used to cover unanticipated overtime expenditures. During FY 2017, the Department advised that it experienced numerous inmate hospital details that required additional staffing. In addition, the number of officers assigned to the Central Acceptance Facility’s recycling detail and to the Mental Health Unit each increased from one to two. The Department advised that any time the number of officers in an assignment increases, there are added overtime costs.

This BAT and BATs 17-06 (FM-4), 17-08 (FM-6), and 17-11 (FM-5) on this agenda will affect ongoing spending subject to the Spending Affordability Committee’s FY 2017 guideline; following approval of these four agenda items, the FY 2017 budget will be approximately $3.0 million under the guideline.

County Charter, Section 712, provides that “[d]uring any fiscal year, the county council, upon the recommendation of the county executive on the advice of the county administrative officer, may make additional or supplementary appropriations from unexpended and unencumbered funds set aside for contingencies in the county budget…provided that the director of finance shall certify in writing that such funds are available for such appropriation.”

Arnold Jablon Fiscal Note June 5, 2017

FM-4 (BAT 17-06) Council District(s) __All__

Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections

BAT 17-06

The Administration is requesting approval of a General Fund budget appropriation transfer (BAT) totaling $50,000 from the Reserve for Contingencies Program to the Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections – General Administration Program. The funds will cover unanticipated salary and overtime costs from the mid-year transfer of a Landscape Architect position.

Fiscal Summary

Transfer From	Program	Current Appropriation		Transfer Amount	Adjusted Appropriation
047-4701	Reserve for Contingencies	$ 541,890	⁽¹⁾	$ (50,000)	$ 491,890

Transfer To
017-1701	Department of Permits, Approvals, & Inspections – General Administration	$ 1,611,452		$ 50,000	$ 1,661,452
⁽¹⁾ Excludes the effects of BATs 17-08 (FM-6), 17-10 (FM-3), and 17-11 (FM-5) on this agenda, which are transferring $190,000, $175,000, and $126,890, respectively, out of the Reserve for Contingencies Program.

Analysis

Source of Funds

The source of funding for the transfer is the Reserve for Contingencies Program. Specifically, $50,000 is available from the $541,890 that is presently unexpended and unencumbered within the Reserve for Contingences Program (see footnote ⁽¹⁾ above). The Department advised that funding is not available in its Development Review Program (1714), the source of the transferred Landscape Architect position, due to that program not meeting budgeted turnover.

FM-4 (BAT 17-06) (cont’d) June 5, 2017

Use of Funds

The funds will be used to cover unanticipated salary and overtime costs in the General Administration Program due to the mid-year transfer of a Landscape Architect position (originally budgeted in the Development Review Program (1714)).

This BAT and BATs 17-08 (FM-6), 17-10 (FM-3), and 17-11 (FM-5) on this agenda will affect ongoing spending subject to the Spending Affordability Committee’s FY 2017 guideline; following approval of these four agenda items, the FY 2017 budget will be approximately $3.0 million under the guideline.

Rob Stradling Fiscal Note June 5, 2017

FM-5 (BAT 17-11) Council District(s) __All__

Office of Information Technology

BAT 17-11

The Administration is requesting approval of a General Fund budget appropriation transfer (BAT) totaling $300,000 from the Department of Recreation of Parks – Recreation Services Program and the Reserve for Contingencies Program to three programs within the Office of Information Technology (OIT) to fund higher-than-anticipated costs for overtime, professional services, and data processing software rental.

Fiscal Summary

Transfer From	Program	Current Appropriation		Transfer Amount	Adjusted Appropriation
039-3902 047-4701	Dept. of Rec. & Parks – Recreation Services Reserve for Contingencies	$ 10,049,459 126,890	⁽¹⁾	$(173,110) (126,890)	$ 9,876,349 0
				$(300,000)
Transfer To
069-6901 069-6903 069-6904	OIT – Business Operations OIT – Infrastructure OIT – Electronic Services	$ 2,648,816 13,025,627 3,325,334		$ 15,000 195,000 90,000	$ 2,663,816 13,220,627 3,415,334
				$ 300,000
⁽¹⁾ Balance after BATs 17-06 (FM-4), 17-08 (FM-6), and 17-10 (FM-3) on this agenda, which are transferring $50,000, $190,000, and $175,000, respectively, out of the Reserve for Contingencies Program.

FM-5 (BAT 17-11) (cont’d) June 5, 2017

Analysis

Source of Funds

The sources of funding include: $173,110 from the Department of Recreation and Parks – Recreation Services Program because monthly salary expenses have been less than appropriated, allowing this transfer to occur without impacting community recreation programs; and $126,890 from the $126,890 that is presently unexpended and unencumbered within the Reserve for Contingences Program (see footnote ⁽¹⁾ above).

Use of Funds

The funds will be used for three OIT programs to cover unanticipated overtime ($95,000 across all three programs), professional services ($70,000 in Program 6903 for security and engineering resources and $75,000 in Program 6904 for electronic mechanic resources), and data processing software rental ($60,000 in Program 6903 to cover, most notably, the County-mandated Security Awareness Training for employees) expenditures.

This BAT and BATs 17-06 (FM-4), 17-08 (FM-6), and 17-10 (FM-3) on this agenda will affect ongoing spending subject to the Spending Affordability Committee’s FY 2017 guideline; following approval of these four agenda items, the FY 2017 budget will be approximately $3.0 million under the guideline.

Richard Kelly/Sheriff Fisher Fiscal Note June 5, 2017

FM-6 (BAT 17-08) Council District(s) __All__

Sheriff’s Office

BAT 17-08

The Administration is requesting approval of a General Fund budget appropriation transfer (BAT) totaling $190,000 from the Reserve for Contingencies Program to the Sheriff’s Office – Conveying Prisoners/Serving Summonses Program to cover a back payment for standby hours worked in prior fiscal years.

Fiscal Summary

Transfer From	Program	Current Appropriation		Transfer Amount	Adjusted Appropriation
047-4701	Reserve for Contingencies	$ 491,890	⁽¹⁾	$ (190,000)	$ 301,890

Transfer To
018-1801	Sheriff’s Office – Conveying Prisoners/Serving Summonses	$ 5,037,327		$ 190,000	$ 5,227,327
⁽¹⁾ Balance after BAT 17-06 (FM-4) on this agenda, which is transferring $50,000 out of the Reserve for Contingencies Program. Excludes the effects of BATs 17-10 (FM-3) and 17-11 (FM-5) on this agenda, which are transferring $175,000 and $126,890, respectively, out of the Reserve for Contingencies Program.

Analysis

Source of Funds

The source of funding for the transfer is the Reserve for Contingencies Program. Specifically, $190,000 is available from the $491,890 that is presently unexpended and unencumbered within the Reserve for Contingences Program (see footnote ⁽¹⁾ above).

FM-6 (BAT 17-08) (cont’d) June 5, 2017

Use of Funds

The funds will be used to cover a back payment for standby hours worked by Deputy Sheriffs in prior fiscal years in the Sheriff’s Office – Conveying Prisoners/Serving Summonses Program, resulting from the settlement of a grievance.

This BAT and BATs 17-06 (FM-4), 17-10 (FM-3), and 17-11 (FM-5) on this agenda will affect ongoing spending subject to the Spending Affordability Committee’s FY 2017 guideline; following approval of these four agenda items, the FY 2017 budget will be approximately $3.0 million under the guideline.

Fiscal Note June 5, 2017

Andrea Van Arsdale

FM-7 (Contract) Council District(s) 7_

Department of Planning

Study of Housing Conditions – Turner Station

The Administration is requesting approval of a contract with Lipman Frizzell & Mitchell, LLC to perform a study of housing conditions in the Turner Station community. The contract commenced March 1, 2017, continues through July 31, 2017, and may not exceed $25,000 unless approved by the Council. If approved, the contract will continue through the completion of the housing survey and delivery of the approved final report by the County. Compensation may not exceed $49,500 for the entire term of the agreement. See Exhibit A.

Fiscal Summary

Funding Source	Maximum Compensation		Notes
County	—		⁽¹⁾ Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. ⁽²⁾ Maximum compensation for the entire term of the agreement, which continues through completion of the housing survey and delivery of the approved final report.
State	—
Federal ⁽¹⁾	$ 49,500
Other	—
Total	$ 49,500	⁽²⁾

Analysis

The contractor will perform a study of housing conditions in the Turner Station community, with the overall goals of documenting existing conditions, identifying critical housing needs, and providing options to address those needs. The study will provide the basis for future planning and community development efforts within the Turner Station community.

FM-7 (Contract) (cont’d) June 5, 2017

The contractor will gather relevant property records maintained by the State Department of Assessments and Taxation, visually survey and photograph housing stock, and prepare a report, including a database, on their findings. The report may include recommendations on methods and strategies for fostering homeownership in the community, encouraging rehabilitation of homes in disrepair, and generally improving the community’s housing stock. The contractor will also hold public meetings and engage the community to solicit input and allow for feedback.

The contract commenced March 1, 2017, continues through July 31, 2017, and may not exceed $25,000 unless approved by the Council. If approved, the contract will continue through the completion of the housing survey and delivery of the approved final report by the County. Compensation may not exceed $49,500 for the entire term of the agreement. The County may terminate the agreement by providing 30 days prior written notice. The Department advised that services valued at $11,780 have been incurred under this contract as of May 24, 2017.

The contract was awarded through a competitive procurement process based on qualifications and experience from three proposals received.

Keith Dorsey Fiscal Note June 5, 2017

FM-8 (2 Contracts) Council District(s) All_

Office of Budget and Finance

Process Server Services

The Administration is requesting approval of two contracts, with Monumental Process Servers, Inc. (primary contractor) and Legal Papers, Inc. (secondary contractor), to provide process server services to serve writs of summons or any legal documents as required by the County. The contracts commence upon Council approval, continue for 1 year, and will automatically renew for four additional 1-year periods with the option to further extend the initial term or any renewal term an additional 120 days. The contracts do not specify a maximum compensation for the initial 1-year term. Compensation for both contractors combined may not exceed $600,000 for the entire 5-year and 4-month term, including the renewal and extension periods.

Fiscal Summary

Funding Source	Combined Maximum Compensation		Notes
County ⁽¹⁾	$ 600,000		⁽¹⁾General Fund Operating Budget. ⁽²⁾Maximum compensation for both contractors combined for the entire 5-year and 4-month term, including the renewal and extension periods. The contracts do not specify a maximum compensation for the initial 1-year term.
State	—
Federal	—
Other	—
Total	$ 600,000	⁽²⁾

Analysis

The contractors will serve writs of summons or any legal documents (e.g., complaints, subpoenas) as required by Baltimore County to be served in Baltimore City, the State of Maryland’s 23 counties, the District of Columbia, and within a distance of 25 miles from the Maryland State Line to Delaware, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The contractors are required to serve the

FM-8 (2 Contracts) (cont’d) June 5, 2017

legal documents at least 40 days prior to the trial date. The County will be billed at unit prices ranging from $15 to $45 depending on the type of service provided by the primary or secondary contractor. The contract provides that the County will not be billed if the contractor cannot locate the person(s) to be served; the contractor must make three attempts per service request.

The contracts commence upon Council approval, continue for 1 year, and will automatically renew for four additional 1-year periods with the option to further extend the initial term or any renewal term an additional 120 days on the same terms and conditions, unless the County provides notice of non-renewal. The contracts do not specify a maximum compensation for the initial 1-year term. Compensation for both contractors combined may not exceed $600,000 for the entire 5-year and 4-month term, including the renewal and extension periods.

Prior to the commencement of each renewal period, the County may entertain a request for an escalation in unit prices in accordance with the Consumer Price Index – All Urban Consumers – United States Average – All Items (CPI-U), as published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics at the time of the request, or up to a maximum 5% increase on the current pricing, whichever is lower. The County may terminate the agreements by providing 30 days prior written notice.

The contracts were awarded through a competitive procurement process based on the two lowest bids from three bids received.

On July 2, 2012, the Council approved two 5-year contracts for similar services with Monumental Process Servers, Inc. (primary contractor) and Leadership in Action, LLC (secondary contractor) with combined compensation not to exceed $804,256. The Office advised that as of May 16, 2017, expenditures totaled $232,528 under the Monumental Process Servers, Inc. contract with no expenditures under the Leadership in Action, LLC contract.

Steve Walsh Fiscal Note June 5, 2017

FM-9 (BAT 17-07) Council District(s) __All__

Department of Public Works

BAT 17-07

The Administration is requesting approval of a General Fund budget appropriation transfer (BAT) totaling $850,000 from two Property Management Division Programs – Building Operations and Management ($100,000) and Maintenance of Grounds and Recreation Sites ($250,000) and from two Debt Service Programs – General Public Facilities ($350,000) and Non-General Obligation Debt ($150,000) to two Department of Public Works Programs – the Bureau of Highways and Equipment Maintenance – Equipment Maintenance ($200,000) and the Bureau of Solid Waste – Refuse Disposal ($650,000). The funds will cover higher-than-anticipated costs related to repairing and maintaining the County fleet and unanticipated refuse tonnage from Harford County being transferred at the Eastern Sanitary Landfill. Harford County reimburses the County for the disposal of its waste and also pays a host fee of $1.40 per ton. See Exhibit A.

Fiscal Summary

FM-9 (BAT 17-07) (cont’d) June 5, 2017

Transfer From	Program	Current Appropriation	Transfer Amount	Adjusted Appropriation
025-2503	Property Management Division – Building Operations & Management	$ 16,638,313	$(100,000)	$ 16,538,313

025-2504	Property Management Division – Maintenance of Grounds & Rec. Sites	7,691,492	(250,000)	7,441,492

040-4001	Debt Service – General Public Facilities	80,196,101	(350,000)	79,846,101

040-4005	Debt Service – Non-General Obligation Debt	23,811,340	(150,000)	23,661,340
			$(850,000)
Transfer To	Department of Public Works
070-7503	Bureau of Highways and Equipment Maintenance – Equipment Maintenance Program	$ 7,284,783	$ 200,000	$ 7,484,783

070-7603	Bureau of Solid Waste – Refuse Disposal Program	36,891,491	650,000	37,541,491
			$ 850,000

Analysis

Source of Funds

The sources of funding for the transfer are the Property Management Division – Building Operations and Management and Maintenance of Grounds and Recreation Sites Programs and Debt Service – General Public Facilities and Non-General Obligation Debt Programs.

Specifically, $100,000 is available from the Building Operations and Management Program due to lower-than-expected electricity costs resulting from the mild winter and generally mild temperatures. Further, $250,000 is available from the Maintenance of Grounds and Recreation Sites Program due to higher-than-anticipated turnover savings.

FM-9 (BAT 17-07) (cont’d) June 5, 2017

Additionally, $350,000 is available from the Debt Service – General Public Facilities Program due to the County terminating its commercial paper program, and using (off-budget) bond premium funds to cover certain administrative costs rather than using budgeted FY 2017 General Funds, and $150,000 is available from the Debt Service – Non-General Obligation Debt Program due to the County drawing on the (off-budget) Equipment Fund to cover FY 2017 COP interest costs rather than using budgeted FY 2017 General Funds.

Use of Funds

The funds will be used to cover higher-than-anticipated costs related to repairing and maintaining the County’s aging Public Works and Fire Service vehicle fleet ($200,000) as well as unanticipated tonnage (12,000 additional tons) from Harford County being transferred at the Eastern Sanitary

Landfill ($650,000). Harford County reimburses the County for the disposal of its waste and pays a host fee of $1.40 per ton.

This BAT will not affect ongoing spending subject to the Spending Affordability Committee’s FY 2017 guideline.

Steve Walsh Fiscal Note June 5, 2017

FM-10 (Contract Addendum) Council District(s) All_

Department of Public Works

On-Call Services

The Administration is requesting an addendum to a contract with Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP (WRA) for continued on-call sanitary sewer pipeline design services for various projects throughout the County. The proposed addendum increases the maximum compensation of the contract by $4,000,000, from $4,000,000 to $8,000,000 for the entire approximate 8-year term, including the renewal periods. The addendum also increases the reimbursement rate limit for indirect costs from 110% to 112.39%. The contract commenced March 18, 2013. See Exhibit A.

Fiscal Summary

Funding Source	Contract Addendum		Current Maximum Compensation	Amended Maximum Compensation
County ⁽¹⁾	$ 4,000,000		$ 4,000,000	$ 8,000,000
State	—		—	—
Federal	—		—	—
Other	—		—	—
Total	$ 4,000,000	⁽²⁾	$ 4,000,000	$ 8,000,000	⁽³⁾
⁽¹⁾Capital Projects Fund (Metropolitan District). ⁽²⁾Additional compensation, for the entire 8-year term including the renewal periods. ⁽³⁾ Maximum compensation for the entire 8-year term, including the renewal periods.

Analysis

The contractor provides on-call sanitary sewer pipeline design services for various projects throughout the County in accordance with the County’s 2005 consent decree with the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Maryland

FM-10 (Contract Addendum) (cont’d) June 5, 2017

Department of the Environment (MDE). These services include pipeline design; force main replacement; trenchless construction design; permitting; environmental surveys and studies; corrosion protection system design; hydraulic transient analysis; development of pipeline and force main repair options; construction phase services; surveying; preparation of rights-of-way plats, soil erosion and sediment control plans, and reforestation landscape plans; and geotechnical investigations.

The Department advised that the proposed contract addendum is necessary due to a more extensive scope of services required than was known at the time of the original contract. As of May 18, 2017, expenditures/encumbrances under the contract totaled $2,339,600. The Department advised that most of the remaining funds available will be used for the Redhouse Run Sewershed Project.

On March 18, 2013, the Council approved the original contract with WRA along with one other contract (KCI Technologies, Inc.) with compensation not to exceed $4.0 million for each contractor for the entire 8-year term of the contract, including the renewal periods. On April 1, 2013, the Council also approved two 8-year contracts for on-call sanitary sewer pipeline design services with Whitney, Bailey, Cox & Magnani, LLC/Wallace Montgomery & Associates LLP, A Joint Venture, and Dewberry Consultants, LLC, with maximum compensation of $4.0 million each for the entire contract term.

The proposed addendum increases the maximum compensation to WRA by $4.0 million, from $4.0 million to $8.0 million for the entire 8-year term, including the renewal periods. The addendum also increases the reimbursement rate limit to WRA for indirect costs (overhead and payroll burden) from 110% to 112.39%. The addendum also incorporates the contractor’s supplemental proposal for the additional work, revised insurance certificate, and MBE/WBE forms. All other terms and conditions remain the same.

On November 16, 2012, the Professional Services Selection Committee (PSSC) selected the four contractors based on qualifications from 13 submittals.

The Department advised that it has four other on-call engineering contracts with WRA (i.e., sewer rehabilitation, sanitary engineering services, civil transportation/structural, and minor bridge inspection).

FM-10 (Contract Addendum) (cont’d) June 5, 2017

Joanne Williams Fiscal Note June 5, 2017

FM-11 (Memorandum of Understanding) Council District(s) _5_

Department of Aging

Congregate Meals – Trinity House Senior Housing

The Administration is requesting approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Associated Catholic Charities, Inc. to provide the coordination and service of on-site meals for eligible senior citizens 60 years of age and older (spouses any age) and disabled persons of any age at Catholic Charities senior housing at Trinity House in Towson. The MOU commences upon Council approval, continues through December 31, 2017, and will automatically renew for 20 additional 1-year periods. The MOU is a service-for-service agreement through which the contractor does not receive compensation. See Exhibit A.

Fiscal Summary

The MOU is considered a service-for-service agreement and has no fiscal impact to the County since the contractor does not receive monetary compensation.

Analysis

The Department enters into agreements with management companies of senior housing complexes to provide the Congregate Meals program. The management companies provide and maintain dining facilities in which meals are served to eligible program participants; provide supervisory personnel while meals are served; and facilitate other aspects of the program, including scheduling, recruiting volunteers, and registering participants. In exchange, the Department provides one meal per day on the agreed-upon serving days; provides necessary supplies (such as plates, cutlery and cups); trains staff and volunteers; assists in publicizing the program; and supports nutritional education.

FM-11 (Memorandum of Understanding) (cont’d) June 5, 2017

Associated Catholic Charities, Inc. will facilitate the program at Catholic Charities senior housing at Trinity House, located at 409 Virginia Avenue in Towson. Program participants must be at least 60 years old (spouses any age) or disabled of any age. Associated Catholic Charities, Inc. will serve approximately 20 clients per day, 100 meals per week, and 5,200 meals per contract year.

The MOU commences upon Council approval, continues through December 31, 2017, and will automatically renew for 20 additional 1-year periods. The MOU is a service-for-service agreement through which the contractor does not receive compensation. Either party may terminate the agreement by providing 30 days prior written notice.

The Department advised that the Congregate Meals program currently exists at 20 senior centers and 15 senior apartment/community sites throughout the County.

Joanne Williams Fiscal Note June 5, 2017

FM-12 (26 Contracts) Council District(s) All

Department of Aging

Gap-Filling Services for Disabled Elderly Residents

The Administration is requesting approval of 26 contracts to provide gap-filling services (i.e., fuel delivery, optical services, emergency response services, and pharmaceutical services) to frail, ill, or disabled elderly Baltimore County residents who meet the eligibility criteria for assistance. The contracts commence July 1, 2017, continue for 1 year, and may be renewed for four additional 1-year periods. The contracts do not specify a maximum compensation for the initial 1-year term or for the entire 5-year term, including the renewal periods. Compensation may not exceed the amount appropriated for these services during the entire contract term. Estimated compensation for all contractors combined totals $1,185,291 for the initial 1-year term and $5,926,455 for the entire 5-year term, including the renewal periods. See Exhibit A.

Fiscal Summary

Funding Source	Initial Term		Combined Total Compensation
County	—		—
State ⁽¹⁾	$ 885,291		$ 4,426,455
Federal	—		—
Other ⁽²⁾	300,000		1,500,000
Total	$1,185,291	⁽³⁾	$ 5,926,455	⁽⁴⁾
⁽¹⁾ Maryland Department of Aging funds. ⁽²⁾ Private donations. ⁽³⁾Estimated compensation for all contractors combined for the initial 1-year term. The contracts do not specify a maximum compensation for the initial term. ⁽⁴⁾ Estimated compensation for all contractors combined for the entire 5-year term, including the renewal periods. The contracts do not specify a maximum compensation for the entire contract term. Compensation may not exceed the amount appropriated for these services during the entire contract term.

FM-12 (26 Contracts) (cont’d) June 5, 2017

Analysis

The Senior Care and Seniors In Need programs provide “gap-filling services” to seniors whose incomes exceed the maximum eligibility levels for assistance, but whose incomes are not sufficient to purchase all required services. The programs serve Baltimore County seniors who are at risk of nursing home placement due to physical and/or mental disabilities, thereby allowing the seniors to remain in the community. Services to be provided include fuel delivery (e.g., oil, kerosene, coal, wood), optical services (e.g., examinations, provision of optical devices), emergency response services (e.g., installation of emergency notification equipment), and pharmaceutical services (e.g., medical supplies, prescribed drugs). The Department expects to serve approximately 400 clients in FY 2018.

Case managers within the Departments of Aging and Health and Human Services provide clients with a list of available contractors. The clients then choose the contractors they would like to provide the products or services, and the Department monitors contractor performance.

The 26 contractors are:

JJ Adams Fuel Oil Company, LLC;
Mobile Eyewear Services, LLC;
Optical Center, Inc.;
ADT Security Services, Inc.;
Global Medical Alert, LLC;
Life Response of Maryland, Inc.;
Lifeline Medical Systems Company A/K/A Lifeline Systems Company;
Response Alert, LLC;
ALCO Pharmaceuticals, Inc. d/b/a ALCO Pharmacy;
American Medical Equipment, Inc.;
Austin’s Pharmacy, Inc. T/A Austin’s Pharmacy and Medical Supplies, Inc.;
Catonsville Pharmacy;
Charlesmead Fountain Pharmacy, LLC d/b/a Charlesmead Pharmacy;
Drug City Pharmacy Company, Inc. T/A Drug City Pharmacy;
Drug Store Pharmacy, LLC;
Family First Pharmacy;
Marelaine, Inc. d/b/a Independent Drug;

FM-12 (26 Contracts) (cont’d) June 5, 2017

Maryland Supply and Equipment Co., Inc. T/A Mid-Atlantic Medical Supply Co.;
Mergold, Inc. d/b/a Halethorpe Pharmacy;
Mt. Carmel Medical, Inc. T/A Mt. Carmel Pharmacy;
Old Court Pharmacy, Inc.;
S&R Pharmacy, LLC T/A Fuller Medical Center Pharmacy;
Steen Pharmacy, LLC T/A Professional Pharmacy;
Towson Medical Equipment Company, Inc.;
Towson Pharmacy, Inc.; and
Twenty- Four Hour Dependable Medical Supplies, LLC.

The contracts commence July 1, 2017, continue for 1 year, and may be renewed for four additional 1-year periods. The contracts do not specify a maximum compensation for the initial 1-year term or for the entire 5-year term, including the renewal periods. Compensation may not exceed the amount appropriated for these services during the entire contract term. Estimated compensation for all contractors combined totals $1,185,291 for the initial 1-year term and $5,926,455 for the entire 5-year term, including the renewal periods. Either party may terminate the agreement by providing 30 days prior written notice. The contracts are subject to the availability of state funds and to termination by the County in the event of a reduction of funding.

The contracts were awarded on a non-competitive basis to all contractors who responded to the Department’s request for proposal and met the qualification criteria.

Since the cost of services to be provided is dependent upon the number of clients served, the amount of each contract is undeterminable. Therefore, all contracts are being submitted for Council approval should they exceed $25,000.

On June 4, 2012, the Council approved 30 contracts for similar services for a 5-year term commencing July 1, 2012 estimated to total $5,249,865. The Department could not provide total expenditures under the existing contracts but advised that expenditures totaled approximately $720,000 from July 1, 2014 through May 18, 2017.

Dr. Gregory Branch Fiscal Note June 5, 2017

FM-13 (Contract) Council District(s) All

Department of Health and Human Services

Mental Health Case Management Services

The Administration is requesting approval of a contract with Community Residences, Inc. to provide mental health case management services for qualified adults residing in the County with serious and persistent mental health disorders. The contract commences July 1, 2017, continues for 1 year, and will automatically renew for four additional 1-year periods with the option to further extend the initial term or any renewal term an additional 90 days. The contract does not specify a maximum compensation for the initial 1-year term or for the entire 5-year and 3-month term, including the renewal and extension periods, since the Maryland Public Behavioral Health System’s Administrative Service Organization, Beacon Health Options, will directly reimburse the contractor for services. See Exhibit A.

Fiscal Summary

There are no costs to the County since the Maryland Public Behavioral Health System’s Administrative Service Organization, Beacon Health Options, will directly reimburse the contractor for services.

Analysis

The contractor will provide mental health case management services for qualified adults (i.e., those receiving government-provided medical assistance, aged 18 or over) residing in the County with serious and persistent mental health disorders. Case management services will be provided to assist participants in obtaining and maintaining entitlements, gaining access to needed medical, behavioral health, social, educational, and other services to support and enhance their lives in the community. The Department expects the contractor to serve 50 clients in FY 2018.

FM-13 (Contract) (cont’d) June 5, 2017

The contract commences July 1, 2017, continues for 1 year, and will automatically renew for four additional 1-year periods with the option to further extend the initial term or any renewal term an additional 90 days on the same terms and conditions, unless the County provides notice of non-renewal. The contract does not specify a maximum compensation for the initial 1-year term or for the entire 5-year and 3-month term, including the renewal and extension periods. The County will not incur any costs since the Maryland Public Behavioral Health System’s Administrative Service Organization, Beacon Health Options, will directly reimburse the contractor for services. The County may terminate the agreement by providing 30 days prior written notice.

The contract was awarded through a competitive procurement process based on qualifications and experience from eight proposals received.

On September 15, 2015, the County entered into a sole-source contract with People Encouraging People, Inc. to provide mental health case management services for adults. The contract expires June 30, 2017, and services are billed through Beacon Health Options.

FM-19 on this agenda is a contract with Hope Health Systems, Inc. to provide similar services for qualified children and youth residing in the County.

Dr. Gregory Branch Fiscal Note June 5, 2017

FM-14 (2 Contracts) Council District(s) All _

Department of Health and Human Services

Intensive Inpatient Treatment Services/Detoxification Services

The Administration is requesting approval of two contracts, with Maryland Treatment Centers, Inc. and Tuerk House Inc., to provide adult level (ages 18-25) medically-monitored intensive inpatient substance use disorder treatment and detoxification services for uninsured and underinsured Baltimore County residents. The contracts commence July 1, 2017, continue for 2 years, and will automatically renew for five additional 1-year periods with the option to further extend the initial term or any renewal term an additional 90 days. The contracts do not specify a maximum compensation for the initial 2-year term or for the entire 7-year and 3-month term, including the renewal and extension periods. Compensation for the initial 2-year term and each renewal period for both contractors combined is limited to the amount of grant funding appropriated for these services each fiscal year. The Department advised that the amount of grant funding for these services for FY 2018 is undetermined. See Exhibit A.

Fiscal Summary

Funding Source	Combined Initial Term		Combined Total Compensation
County	—		—
State ⁽¹⁾	$ *		$ *
Federal	—		—
Other	—		—
Total	$ *	⁽²⁾	$ *	⁽²⁾
⁽¹⁾ U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration funds passed through the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration. ⁽²⁾ Compensation for both contractors combined may not exceed the amount of grant funds appropriated for these services. The contracts do not specify a maximum compensation for the initial 2-year term or for the entire 7-year and 3-month contract term. The Department advised that the amount of grant funding for these services for FY 2018 is undetermined.

FM-14 (2 Contracts) (cont’d) June 5, 2017

Analysis

The two contractors will provide medically-monitored intensive inpatient substance use disorder treatment (using cognitive behavior therapy) and detoxification services for Baltimore County residents. The target population is adults, ages 18 to 25, who are uninsured or underinsured. The Department advised that alcohol, opioids, and cocaine are the most abused substances among clients admitted to County treatment programs, with many clients abusing more than one substance. The Department’s Bureau of Behavioral Health will assess potential clients and coordinate their admission to treatment facilities. The Department advised that contracting with two vendors provides flexibility in terms of bed availability and the proximity of the treatment facility to the client and his or her family. The contractors are required to admit clients within 24 hours of referral, assuming bed availability, and must offer or be able to refer clients to vocational rehabilitation, social services, and educational, legal, and housing assistance. The contractors must also provide on-site psychiatric services, medication monitoring, family education, and family counseling. The intended length of stay in the program will vary, dependent upon the length of time the client meets the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria to remain at this level of care.

Maryland Treatment Centers, Inc. and Tuerk House, Inc. will be compensated at per-diem rates of $220 and $275 for intensive inpatient substance use disorder treatment services and $250 and $400 for detoxification services, respectively. The contracts stipulate no guarantee of any minimum number of referrals of care. The Department advised that patients will be referred to the program by community hospitals, outpatient treatment programs, and the public.

The Department advised that in FY 2017, 98 clients have received medically-monitored intensive inpatient treatment and 91 clients have received medically-monitored detoxification treatment. The Department did not provide an estimate of the number of clients that are expected to receive services in FY 2018.

The contracts commence July 1, 2017, continue for 2 years, and will automatically renew for five additional 1-year periods with the option to further extend the initial term or any renewal term an additional 90 days on the same terms and conditions, unless the County provides notice of non-renewal. The contracts do not specify a maximum compensation for the initial 2-year term or for the entire 7-year and 3-month term, including the renewal and extension periods. Compensation for the initial 2-year term and each renewal period for both contractors combined is limited to the

FM-14 (2 Contracts) (cont’d) June 5, 2017

amount of grant funding appropriated for these services each fiscal year. The Department advised that the amount of grant funding for these services for FY 2018 is undetermined. The contract provides that the County will not renew the agreements if grant funding is not received.

Prior to the commencement of each renewal period, the County may entertain a request for an escalation in unit prices in accordance with the Consumer Price Index – All Urban Consumers – United States Average – Medical Care Services, as published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics at the time of the request, or up to a maximum 5% increase on the current pricing, whichever is lower. The County may terminate the agreements by providing 30 days prior written notice.

The contracts were awarded through a competitive procurement process based on experience and qualifications; no other bids were received.

On September 3, 2013, the Council approved similar 4-year contracts with these two contractors that commenced July 1, 2013 with an estimated combined compensation of $1,640,000. On April 21, 2014, the Council approved amendments to both contracts, increasing the estimated combined compensation by $1,560,000 to $3,200,000 for the entire 4-year term. As of May 23, 2017, the County’s financial system indicated that $2,428,052 and $206,850 has been expended under the Maryland Treatment Centers, Inc. and the Tuerk House, Inc. contracts, respectively.

On July 2, 2012, the Council approved a 6-year and 3-month contract with Maryland Treatment Centers, Inc. with estimated compensation of $960,000 to provide residential drug and alcohol treatment services for adolescents. On May 6, 2013, the Council approved a contract amendment that increased the 1-year initial term by $50,000, from $160,000 to $210,000 and estimated total compensation to $1,010,000 for the entire contract term. As of May 16, 2017, the County’s financial system indicated that $1,707,335 has been expended under this contract. (Compensation for each renewal period is contingent upon the amount of grant funds appropriated for these services.)

FM-20 on this agenda is also a contract with Maryland Treatment Centers, Inc. d/b/a Mountain Manor Treatment Center at Baltimore to provide similar services for adolescents.

Dr. Gregory Branch Fiscal Note June 5, 2017

FM-15 (Contract) Council District(s) All_

Department of Health and Human Services

Medical Assistance Transportation Services

The Administration is requesting approval of a contract with Hart to Heart Ambulance Service, Inc. to provide Baltimore County Medicaid recipients transportation services to and from non-emergency medically-necessary services (e.g., doctor’s office, medical facility). The contract commences upon Council approval, continues for 1 year, and will automatically renew for four additional 1-year periods with the option to further extend the initial term or any renewal term an additional 120 days. The contract does not specify a maximum compensation for the initial 1-year term or for the entire 5-year and 4-month term, including the renewal and extension periods. Compensation may not exceed the amount of grant funds appropriated for these services during the entire contract term. Estimated compensation totals $2,040,784 for the initial 1-year term and $10,203,916 for the entire 5-year and 4-month term, including the renewal and extension periods. See Exhibit A.

Fiscal Summary

Funding Source	Initial Term		Total Compensation
County	—		—
State ⁽¹⁾	$ 1,020,392		$ 5,101,958
Federal ⁽²⁾	1,020,392		5,101,958
Other	—		—
Total	$ 2,040,784	⁽³⁾	$ 10,203,916	⁽⁴⁾
⁽¹⁾Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) funds. ⁽²⁾U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Health Care Financing Administration funds passed through DHMH. ⁽³⁾Estimated compensation for the initial 1-year term. The contract does not specify a maximum compensation for the initial term. ⁽⁴⁾ Estimated compensation for the entire 5-year and 4-month term, including the renewal and extension periods. The contract does not specify a maximum compensation for the entire contract term. Compensation may not exceed the amount of grant funds appropriated for these services during the entire contract term.

FM-15 (Contract) (cont’d) June 5, 2017

Analysis

The contractor will provide ambulance and/or wheelchair van transportation to medically-necessary health care services for qualifying Baltimore County Medicaid recipients. Both community-based recipients and recipients living in long-term care facilities are potentially eligible for transportation.

Services include transportation to and from medically-necessary scheduled medical appointments. Additionally, services include return trips from hospital emergency visits and hospital stays, and for medically-necessary inter-hospital transfers. The Department is required to operate Medicaid transportation in accordance with State regulations that specify screening criteria to ensure that recipients who have no resources available to them can access transportation to needed medical care.

The Department advised that 24,000 wheelchair van; 5,400 Basic Life Support (ambulance); 60 Advanced Life Support (ambulance); 58 Specialty Care (ambulance); and 80 Neonatal trips are estimated to be provided to Baltimore County residents in FY 2017 and in FY 2018.

The contract commences upon Council approval, continues for 1 year, and will automatically renew for four additional 1-year periods with the option to further extend the initial term or any renewal term an additional 120 days on the same terms and conditions, unless the County provides notice of non-renewal. The contract does not specify a maximum compensation for the initial 1-year term or for the entire 5-year and 4-month term, including the renewal and extension periods. Compensation may not exceed the amount of grant funds appropriated for these services during the entire contract term. Estimated compensation totals $2,040,784 for the initial 1-year term and $10,203,916 for the entire 5-year and 4-month term, including the renewal and extension periods.

The contractor will be reimbursed for services based on the following unit rates:

FM-15 (Contract) (cont’d) June 5, 2017

		Base Rate One-Way
Basic Life Support (BLS) – Ambulance		$ 200.00
Advanced Life Support (ALS) – Ambulance		350.00
Specialty Care or Neonatal Transport – Ambulance		750.00
Standard Transportation – Wheelchair Van		49.95

		Ambulance			Wheelchair Van
Every Mile >20		$ 6.00			$ 2.50

Prior to the commencement of each renewal period, the County may entertain a request for an escalation in unit prices in accordance with the Consumer Price Index – All Urban Consumers – Transportation: Philadelphia-Wilmington–Atlantic City, PA–NJ–DE–MD, as published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics at the time of the request, or up to a maximum 5% increase on the current pricing, whichever is lower. The County may terminate the agreement by providing 30 days prior written notice.

The contract was awarded through a competitive procurement process based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid from five bids received.

On July 2, 2012, the Council approved a similar 5-year and 3-month contract with Hart to Heart Ambulance Service, Inc. that commenced July 1, 2012 with total estimated compensation of $8,990,472. The Department advised that as of May 15, 2017, expenditures under the contract totaled $7,631,380.

Dr. Gregory Branch Fiscal Note June 5, 2017

FM-16 (Contract) Council District(s) All_

Department of Health and Human Services

Care Coordination Services

The Administration is requesting approval of a contract with HealthCare Access Maryland, Inc. to provide care coordination services to County residents, age 18 and older, who participate in publicly-funded substance abuse residential treatment programs and other priority populations as determined by the Department. The contract commences July 1, 2017, continues for 2 years, and will automatically renew for five additional 1-year periods with the option to further extend the initial term or any renewal term an additional 90 days. The contract does not specify a maximum compensation for the initial 2-year term. Compensation may not exceed $290,400 for FY 2018. Compensation for each renewal period may not exceed the amount of grant funds appropriated for these services. Estimated compensation totals $2,032,800 for the entire 7-year and 3-month term, including the renewal and extension periods. See Exhibit A.

Fiscal Summary

Funding Source	Fiscal Year 2018		Total Compensation
County	—		—
State	—		—
Federal ⁽¹⁾	$ 290,400		$ 2,032,800
Other	—		—
Total	$ 290,400	⁽²⁾	$ 2,032,800	⁽³⁾
⁽¹⁾ U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration funds passed through the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. ⁽²⁾ Maximum compensation for FY 2018. The contract does not specify a maximum compensation for the initial 2-year term. ⁽³⁾ Estimated compensation for the entire 7-year and 3-month term, including the renewal and extension periods. The contract does not specify a maximum compensation for the entire contract term. Compensation may not exceed the amount of grant funds appropriated for these services in each renewal year.

FM-16 (Contract) (cont’d) June 5, 2017

Analysis

The contractor will provide medical care coordination and referral services for adult County residents who participate in publicly-funded residential substance abuse treatment programs and other County residents identified by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Bureau of Behavioral Health. The contractor will assist clients in obtaining support services to help them achieve long-term recovery from a substance use or co-occurring disorder, including identifying healthcare and recovery support needs and initiating referrals and linkages to services such as substance abuse treatment, healthcare, employment, legal services, housing, peer support, and social services. At a minimum, services provided will include an intake into care coordination and twice-monthly recovery support contact for 6 months. The contractor will be reimbursed for services at a rate of $420 per participant. The Department anticipates approximately 690 County residents will receive services in FY 2018.

The contract commences July 1, 2017, continues for 2 years, and will automatically renew for five additional 1-year periods with the option to further extend the initial term or any renewal term an additional 90 days on the same terms and conditions, unless the County provides notice of non-renewal. The contract does not specify a maximum compensation for the initial 2-year term. Compensation may not exceed $290,400 for FY 2018. Compensation for each renewal period may not exceed the amount of grant funds appropriated for these services. Estimated compensation totals $2,032,800 for the entire 7-year and 3-month term, including the renewal and extension periods. The County may terminate the agreement by providing 30 days prior written notice. Additionally, the contract provides that in the event the County does not receive grant funds to provide these services, the County shall not renew the agreement.

The contract was awarded through a competitive procurement process. HealthCare Access Maryland, Inc. was the only contractor to submit a bid.

On August 6, 2012, the Council approved a similar 5-year and 3-month contract with HealthCare Access Maryland, Inc., which commenced July 1, 2012, totaling an estimated $1,524,600. The Department advised that as of May 17, 2017, $952,280 had been expended under this contract.

Dr. Gregory Branch Fiscal Note June 5, 2017

FM-17 (2 Contract Amendments) Council District(s) All _

Department of Health and Human Services

Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services

The Administration is requesting second amendments to two contracts, with Center for Progressive Learning, Inc. and Friends Research Institute, Inc., to continue providing substance use disorder treatment services, including buprenorphine services, for uninsured County residents. The amendments, which commence July 1, 2017, extend the current contracts for an additional 1-year period through June 30, 2018, with the option to renew for one additional 1-year period. The amendments do not specify a maximum compensation for FY 2018 or for the additional 1-year renewal term. Total compensation for both contractors combined is limited to the amount of grant funding appropriated for these services each fiscal year. The Department advised that the amount of grant funding for these services for FY 2018 is undetermined.

Fiscal Summary

Funding Source	Combined Contract Amendments		Combined Total Compensation
County ⁽¹⁾	*		$ 1,751,100
State ⁽²⁾	*		11,669,361
Federal ⁽³⁾	*		5,442,678
Other	—		—
Total	*	⁽⁴⁾	$ 18,863,139	⁽⁵⁾
⁽¹⁾ Local Share Program funds. ⁽²⁾ Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Behavioral Health Administration funds. ⁽³⁾ U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration funds. ⁽⁴⁾ Compensation for both contractors combined is limited to the amount of grant funds appropriated. The Department advised that the amount of grant funding for these services for FY 2018 is undetermined. ⁽⁵⁾ Estimated compensation for the three contractors combined providing this service for the 8-year term, including the renewal and extension periods.

FM-17 (2 Contract Amendments) (cont’d) June 5, 2017

Analysis

Center for Progressive Learning, Inc. (locations in Owings Mills and Cockeysville) and Friends Research Institute, Inc. (location in Dundalk) will continue to provide outpatient substance use disorder treatment services, including buprenorphine services, for uninsured County residents. Buprenorphine maintenance treatment services will be provided on as as-needed, fee-for-service basis at the rate of $15.00 per day per client. The Department advised that the contractors will serve approximately 50 clients during FY 2018.

The proposed amendments are necessary since the current contracts expire June 30, 2017. The Department advised that as of January 1, 2017, funding for outpatient substance use disorder treatment is administered through the Maryland Public Mental Health System, Beacon Health Options. The Department further advised that the State continues to provide funding for certain buprenorphine services not administered through Beacon Health Options. The amendments to the two current contracts are needed to prevent a disruption in services.

On June 6, 2011, the Council approved the original 4-year and 3-month contracts, which commenced July 1, 2011. On June 1, 2015, the Council approved amendments to the contracts to extend the terms for an additional 2-year period. The Department advised that as of May 24, 2017, $10,674,057 has been expended under the contracts.

The proposed amendments, which commence July 1, 2017, extend the current contracts for an additional 1-year period through June 30, 2018 with the option to further extend the term for one additional 1-year period. The amendments do not specify a maximum compensation for FY 2018 or for the additional 1-year renewal term. Total compensation for both contractors combined is limited to the amount of grant funding appropriated for these services each fiscal year. The Department advised that the amount of grant funding for these services for FY 2018 is undetermined. All other terms and conditions remain the same. The County may terminate the agreements by providing 30 days prior written notice.

The original contracts were awarded through a competitive procurement process based on qualifications from five bids received.

Dr. Gregory Branch Fiscal Note June 5, 2017

FM-18 (Contract Amendment) Council District(s) All_

Department of Health and Human Services

Laboratory Services

The Administration is requesting an amendment to a contract with Integrated Cellular and Molecular Diagnostics LLC (formerly Chesapeake Diagnostic Laboratory, Inc.) to continue providing clinical laboratory testing for the women’s health and family planning clinics within the County’s eight health centers. The original contract expired April 1, 2017. The proposed amendment retroactively extends the original contract for a period not to exceed the earlier of the date a new agreement is executed as part of a competitive procurement process currently in progress, or August 30, 2017. The original contract states that compensation may not exceed the amount appropriated in any fiscal year for these services. Estimated compensation for the additional 5-month period totals $25,000, increasing the estimated total compensation for the entire 10-year and 5-month term from $515,542 to $540,542. The amendment is necessary to avoid an interruption in services while the County solicits a new contract. See Exhibit A.

Fiscal Summary

Funding Source	Contract Amendment		Current Total Compensation		Amended Total Compensation
County ⁽¹⁾	—		$ 211,720		$ 211,720
State ⁽²⁾	$ 25,000		303,822		328,822
Federal	—		—		—
Other	—		—		—
Total	$ 25,000	⁽³⁾	$ 515,542	⁽⁴⁾	$ 540,542	⁽⁵⁾
⁽¹⁾General Fund Operating Budget. ⁽²⁾Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Maternal Child Health Division funds. ⁽³⁾Estimated compensation for the additional 5-month period. The original contract states that compensation may not exceed the amount appropriated in any fiscal year for these services. ⁽⁴⁾Estimated compensation for the original 10-year term of the contract. ⁽⁵⁾Estimated compensation for the entire 10-year and 5-month term of the contract.

FM-18 (Contract Amendment) (cont’d) June 5, 2017

Analysis

The Baltimore County Department of Health and Human Services operates federally-funded women’s health and family planning clinics within its 8 health centers. The clinics provide gynecological examinations and contraceptive services for adolescents and women who are uninsured as well as those with third-party payers (i.e., insurance). Under the proposed amendment, the contractor will continue to provide laboratory services for processing pap smears and breast biopsies. These services include pickup and delivery of specimens and preparation and preservation of all specimens submitted to the lab. Lab results are provided to the Department for follow-up with the client. The Department estimates 1,250 clients will be served during the 5-month contract extension.

The Department advised that the proposed amendment is necessary since the current contract expired April 1, 2017, and the County requires additional time to complete a competitive procurement process currently in progress.

On April 2, 2007, the Council approved the original 10-year contract, which expired on April 1, 2017. The proposed amendment retroactively extends the original contract for a period not to exceed the earlier of the date a new agreement is executed as part of a competitive procurement process currently in progress, or August 30, 2017. The original contract states that compensation may not exceed the amount appropriated in any fiscal year for these services. Estimated compensation for the additional 5-month period totals $25,000, increasing the estimated total compensation for the entire 10-year and 5-month term from $515,542 to $540,542. All other terms and conditions remain the same. The County may terminate the agreement by providing 30 days prior written notice.

The original contract was awarded through a competitive procurement process based on low bid, from two proposals received. As of May 15, 2017, the County’s financial system indicated that $505,542 had been expended under this contract for services rendered through January 31, 2017 with an additional $10,000 for services rendered through March 31, 2017.

County Charter, Section 715, requires that “any contract must be approved by the County Council before it is executed if the contract is…for services for a term in excess of two years or involving the expenditure of more than $25,000 per year….” As previously mentioned, the proposed contract amendment commenced April 2, 2017. Although the County has not yet paid for services rendered during the additional 5-month term, costs for services have been incurred. We believe this situation may constitute a violation of the aforementioned section of the County Charter.

Dr. Gregory Branch Fiscal Note June 5, 2017

FM-19 (Contract) Council District(s) All

Department of Health and Human Services

Mental Health Case Management Services

The Administration is requesting approval of a contract with Hope Health Systems, Inc. to provide mental health case management services for qualified children and youth residing in the County with serious and persistent mental health disorders. The contract commences July 1, 2017, continues for 1 year, and will automatically renew for four additional 1-year periods with the option to further extend the initial term or any renewal term an additional 90 days. The contract does not specify a maximum compensation for the initial 1-year term or for the entire 5-year and 3-month term, including the renewal periods, since the Maryland Public Behavioral Health System’s Administrative Service Organization, Beacon Health Options, will directly reimburse the contractor for services. See Exhibit A.

Fiscal Summary

Analysis

The contractor will provide mental health case management services for qualified children and youth (i.e., those receiving government-provided medical assistance, aged 17 or under, at the time of enrollment) residing in the County with serious and persistent mental health disorders. Case management services will be provided to assist participants in obtaining and maintaining entitlements, gaining access to needed medical, behavioral health, social, educational, and other services to support and enhance their lives in the community. The Department expects the contractor to serve 100 clients in FY 2017 and 130 clients in FY 2018.

FM-19 (Contract) (cont’d) June 5, 2017

The contract commences July 1, 2017, continues for 1 year, and will automatically renew for four additional 1-year periods with the option to further extend the initial term or any renewal term an additional 90 days on the same terms and conditions, unless the County provides notice of non-renewal. The contract does not specify a maximum compensation for the initial 1-year term or for the entire 5-year and 3-month term, including the renewal and extension periods. The County will not incur any costs since the Maryland Public Behavioral Health System’s, Beacon Health Options, will directly reimburse the contractor for services. The County may terminate the agreement by providing 30 days prior written notice.

The contract was awarded through a competitive procurement process based on qualifications and experience from four proposals received.

On August 6, 2012, the Council approved a 5-year contract for similar services with Alliance, Inc. On July 1, 2016, Alliance Inc. merged with Mosaic Community Services, Inc. and services continued under the new entity. On December 23, 2016, the County discontinued services with Mosaic, Inc. and entered into a new contract with Hope Health Systems, Inc. which expires June 30, 2017.

On August 1, 2016, the Council approved a 5-year and 4-month contract, which commenced July 1, 2016, with estimated compensation of $1,029,940 with Hope Health Systems, Inc. to provide geriatric mental health services for County seniors age 60 years and older. As of May 17, 2017, the County’s financial system indicated that $102,994 has been expended under this contract.

FM-13 on this agenda is a contract with Community Residences, Inc. to provide similar services for qualified adults residing in the County.

Dr. Gregory Branch Fiscal Note June 5, 2017

FM-20 (Contract) Council District(s) _All_

Department of Health and Human Services

Inpatient Treatment and Detoxification Services

The Administration is requesting approval of a contract with Maryland Treatment Centers, Inc. d/b/a Mountain Manor Treatment Center at Baltimore to provide adolescent level (ages 13-17) medically-monitored intensive inpatient substance use disorder treatment and detoxification services for uninsured or underinsured Baltimore County residents. The contract commences July 1, 2017, continues for 2 years, and will automatically renew for five additional 1-year periods with the option to further extend the initial term or any renewal term an additional 90 days. The contract does not specify a maximum compensation for the initial 2-year term or for the entire 7-year and 3-month term, including the renewal and extension periods. Compensation for the initial 2-year term and each renewal period is limited to the amount of grant funding appropriated for these services each fiscal year. The Department advised that the amount of grant funding for these services for FY 2018 is undetermined. See Exhibit A.

Fiscal Summary

Funding Source	Initial Term		Total Compensation
County	—		—
State⁽¹⁾	$ *		$ *
Federal	—		—
Other	—		—
Total	$ *	⁽²⁾	$ *	⁽²⁾
⁽¹⁾ Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene funds. ⁽²⁾ Compensation may not exceed the amount of grant funds appropriated for these services. The contract does not specify a maximum compensation for the initial 2-year term or for the entire 7-year and 3-month contract term. The Department advised that the amount of grant funding for these services for FY 2018 is undetermined.

FM-20 (Contract) (cont’d) June 5, 2017

Analysis

The contractor will provide medically-monitored intensive inpatient substance use disorder treatment (using cognitive behavior therapy) and detoxification services for Baltimore County residents. The target population is adolescents, ages 13 to 17, who are uninsured or underinsured. The Department advised that alcohol, opioids, and cocaine are the most abused substances among clients admitted to County treatment programs, with many clients abusing more than one substance. The Department’s Bureau of Behavioral Health will assess potential clients and coordinate their admission to treatment facilities. The contractor is required to admit clients within 24 hours of referral, assuming bed availability, and must offer or be able to refer clients to vocational rehabilitation, social services, and educational, legal, and housing assistance. The contractor must also provide on-site psychiatric services, medication monitoring, family education, and family counseling. The intended length of stay in the program will vary, dependent upon the length of time the client meets the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria to remain at this level of care.

The contractor will provide medically-monitored intensive inpatient substance use disorder treatment and detoxification services at a per diem rate of $420 and $450, respectively. The Bureau will be the referral source for this program and serve as the gatekeeper for all patient admissions into treatment. Most referral assessments will be conducted at Bureau facilities; however, the Bureau reserves the right to refer directly from the community to the treatment program(s) in special circumstances.

The Department advised that in FY 2017, 20 clients have received medically-monitored intensive inpatient treatment and 40 clients have received medically-monitored inpatient detoxification treatment. The Department did not provide an estimate of the number of clients that are expected to receive these services in FY 2018.

The contract commences July 1, 2017, continues for 2 years, and will automatically renew for five additional 1-year periods with the option to further extend the initial term or any renewal term an additional 90 days on the same terms and conditions, unless the County provides notice of non-renewal. The contract does not specify a maximum compensation for the initial 2-year term or for the entire 7-year and 3-month term, including the renewal and extension periods. Compensation for the initial 2-year term and each renewal period is limited to the amount of grant funding appropriated for these services each fiscal year. The Department advised that the amount of

FM-20 (Contract) (cont’d) June 5, 2017

grant funding for these services for FY 2018 is undetermined. The contract provides that the County will not renew the agreement if grant funding is not received.

Prior to the commencement of each renewal period, the County may entertain a request for an escalation in unit prices in accordance with the Consumer Price Index – All Urban Consumers – United States Average – Medical Care Services, as published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics at the time of the request, or up to a maximum 5% increase on the current pricing, whichever is lower. The County may terminate the agreement by providing 30 days prior written notice.

The Department advised that the contract was awarded on a sole-source basis because the contractor is the only provider of residential treatment services for adolescents in the Baltimore area.

On July 2, 2012, the Council approved a 6-year and 3-month contract with Maryland Treatment Centers, Inc. d/b/a Mountain Manor Treatment Center at Baltimore with estimated compensation of $960,000 to provide residential drug and alcohol treatment services for adolescents. On May 6, 2013, the Council approved a contract amendment that increased the 1-year initial term by $50,000, from $160,000 to $210,000 and estimated total compensation to $1,010,000 for the entire contract term. As of May 16, 2017, the County’s financial system indicated that $1,707,335 has been expended under this contract. (Compensation for each renewal period is contingent upon the amount of grant funds appropriated for these services.)

FM-14 on this agenda is also a contract with Maryland Treatment Centers, Inc. and one other contractor to provide similar services for adults, age 18 to 25.

Amy Grossi Fiscal Note June 5, 2017

FM-21 (Contract) Council District(s) 6

Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections

1454 Mohrs Lane, 21220

The Administration is requesting approval of a contract to acquire property totaling approximately 0.213 acre for $47,212 to be used for roadway improvements to accommodate the Mohrs Lane Bridge #143 replacement over the CSX railroad tracks. Herbert W. Warwick, Jr. and David C. Warwick currently own the property at 1454 Mohrs Lane in Middle River. The property is zoned ML-IM (Manufacturing Light – Industrial Major), and will be used for highway widening, revertible slope, and temporary construction easement areas. See Exhibit A.

Fiscal Summary

Funding Source	Purchase Price	Notes
County ⁽¹⁾	$ 47,212	⁽¹⁾Capital Projects Fund.
State	—
Federal	—
Other	—
Total	$ 47,212

Analysis

David B. Johns, staff appraiser, completed an appraisal of the property in January 2016, recommending a value of $47,212. After review and analysis, S. David Nantz, review appraiser, concurred with the appraisal, recommending the respective amount as just compensation for the acquisition. The Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections – Real Estate Compliance Division advised that the property owners accepted the County’s offer.

FM-21 (Contract) (cont’d) June 5, 2017

The 0.213-acre property to be acquired is part of a 0.97-acre parcel that is improved with a detached two-story single family dwelling built in 1930. The property acquisition will have no adverse impact on the property.

The Mohrs Lane roadway improvements will extend approximately 950 ft. towards MD Rt. 7 (Philadelphia Road) and approximately 300 ft. towards MD Rt. 43 west of the bridge. The Department advised that eight acquisitions are needed for this project, all of which will require Council approval. This is the first property acquisition to be submitted for Council approval.

Estimated project costs total $13 million for the roadway improvements and bridge replacement on Mohrs Lane, including $10.4 million for construction. As of May 15, 2017, the County has expended/encumbered $356,921 for this project, excluding the cost of this acquisition. The Department advised that it anticipates construction will begin in April 2018 and be completed in April 2020.

County Charter, Section 715, requires Council approval of real property acquisitions where the purchase price exceeds $5,000.

Fronda Cohen Fiscal Note June 5, 2017

MB-1 (Grants) Council District(s) __All__

Mr. Quirk (By Req.)

Office of Communications

FY 2018 Arts and Sciences General Fund Grants

The Administration is requesting approval of 39 operating grants and 6 capital grants/endowments totaling $3,451,700 to cultural and artistic nonprofit organizations as approved by the Council during the FY 2018 budget process. See Exhibit A for a listing of the organizations and the respective grant awards.

Note: The listing includes two operating grants totaling $50,000 to Camp Puh’Tok ($18,000) and Maryland Public Television ($32,000), that were not submitted with the budget. The Office of Communications advised that it will be initiating a budget appropriation transfer, which will not require Council approval, to address this issue.

Fiscal Summary

Funding Source	Combined Grants Total	Notes
County ⁽¹⁾	$ 3,451,700	⁽¹⁾FY 2018 General Fund Operating Budget.
State	—
Federal	—
Other	—
Total	$ 3,451,700

Analysis

The Office advised that for FY 2018, the Commission on Arts and Sciences worked within the guidelines established by the County Executive to assure that all grantees provided value to Baltimore County citizens. The Commission evaluated all grant applicants based on artistic merit;

MB-1 (Grants) (cont’d) June 5, 2017

service to the community; multicultural outreach; soundness of business practice; and level of service to Baltimore County residents, including partnerships with County-based organizations, creativity of outreach programs to the County, geographic diversity within the County, number of programs/activities that take place in the County, and extent and effectiveness of outreach to youth and artists/performers in the County.

Monetary assistance for arts and sciences organizations in excess of $5,000 is subject to approval by the County Council in accordance with Baltimore County Code, Section 10-1-108. Monetary assistance of $5,000 or less is subject to the 14-day grant notification process. Although not required, the Office has included $18,000 for four operating grants of $5,000 or less as part of the current request.

Note that in FY 2018, certain operating grants as well as organizational grants are budgeted in the Department of Economic and Workforce Development’s Tourism Program.

Andrea Van Arsdale/ Fiscal Note June 5, 2017

Jeff Mayhew

MB-2 (Res. 54-17) Council District(s) All _

All Councilmembers

Department of Planning

Amendment to the Baltimore County Master Plan 2020

Resolution 54-17 adopts the Baltimore County Growth Tiers and Map as an amendment to the Baltimore County Master Plan 2020 to serve as a guide for the development of the County, subject to such further modifications as deemed advisable by the Baltimore County Council.

The Maryland General Assembly passed the Sustainable Growth and Agricultural Preservation Act of 2012 (SB 236, Chapter 149). This law established a system of growth tiers for the State.

Baltimore County developed its Growth Tiers and associated Growth Tiers Map, which were administratively adopted by the Director of Planning in December 2012. All property located within Baltimore County now has a Growth Tier status (see Exhibit A). The Baltimore County Growth Tiers do not alter zoning classifications or permitted land uses, but instead regulate the level of residential use served by public sewage disposal facilities and individual residential on-site septic disposal systems through the development approval process. The tiers and map were amended once on October 25, 2016.

Resolution 54-17 adopts the Growth Tiers and Map as part of the Master Plan, as required by Section 1-509 of the Land Use Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

Andrea Van Arsdale/ Fiscal Note June 5, 2017

Jeff Mayhew

MB-3 (Res. 55-17) Council District(s) All _

Mr. Quirk (By Req.)

Department of Planning

Adopt Baltimore County 2017 Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan (LPPRP)

In 2006, the County Council adopted the 2005-2006 Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan Update as a part of the Baltimore County Master Plan (Resolution 52-06).

Title 5, Subtitle 9 of the Natural Resources Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland requires a local governing body to revise its land preservation and recreation plan at least every 5 years and submit the revised plan to the State. The Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan serves as a guide for meeting the recreation, park, and open space needs of the citizens of Baltimore County.

Resolution 6-15 adopted the most recent update to the Plan as part of the Baltimore County Master Plan 2020. Resolution 55-17 now adopts the 2017 Plan as an update to the Master Plan.

The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks prepared the Plan Update based on the State=s guidelines, with the assistance of the Departments of Environmental Protection and Sustainability and Planning. Adoption by the Planning Board and the County Council is required to approve the Plan Update as an amendment to the Master Plan. The Planning Board voted to approve the Plan Update on April 20, 2017.

According to the Administration, the State=s approval of the Plan Update will allow Baltimore County to comply with Maryland Program Open Space (POS) requirements for maintaining funding eligibility. The County must formally adopt its plan to meet the State=s POS requirements. The funding is used for parkland acquisition, as well as park and recreation site development, enhancement, and capital rehabilitation.

The Plan itself is lengthy and is available online.

Andrea Van Arsdale/ Fiscal Note June 5, 2017

Wally Lippincott

MB-4 (Res. 56-17) Council District(s) 2, 3, 5, 6 & 7 _

Mr. Quirk (By Req.)

Department of Planning

Rural Legacy Area Plan Applications

Resolution 56-17 approves and endorses, in priority order, five Rural Legacy Area Plan applications for FY 2018 funding for consideration and approval by the Maryland Rural Legacy Board.

The Maryland Rural Legacy Program is part of the Smart Growth initiative approved by the Maryland General Assembly during its 1997 session and is administered by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The purpose of the program is to preserve large blocks of rural landscape to protect and foster rural economies such as agriculture and tourism, to protect important natural resources, and to maintain the rural culture.

The Rural Legacy Program provides for the designation of specific areas as rural legacy areas and provides the opportunity for the sponsors of the rural legacy areas to compete for State funding. The sponsors can be a political jurisdiction or a private land trust.

The State requires that counties with more than one rural legacy area prioritize their applications. There are five State-approved rural legacy areas in Baltimore County and all have submitted applications for FY 2018 funding.

Rural legacy areas have a specific boundary in which State funds, if awarded, may be spent. Similarly, County funds provided to rural legacy areas must be spent within the State-approved rural legacy areas.

The Maryland Rural Legacy Program requires local jurisdiction approval of the applications, and, in the case of multiple applications in one jurisdiction, a ranking is also required. Baltimore County has five designated rural legacy areas – the most in the State. The County ranking is included in

MB-4 (Res. 56-17) (cont’d) June 5, 2017

the State’s evaluation of the applications. County ranking is based on factors that include: degree of completion, threat of development, water quality delivery to the Bay, percentage of forest protected, extent of agriculture, recent easement activity, prior State ranking, and lastly but of great importance – public benefits. See Exhibit A.

The proposed ranking for FY 2018 is as follows:

Ranking	Rural Legacy Area	Council District
1	Piney Run Watershed	2, 3
2	Manor	3
3 (tie)	Baltimore County Coastal	6, 7
3 (tie)	Gunpowder Valley	3
5	Long Green Land Trust	3, 5

The State Rural Legacy Advisory Committee will review the applications and make a recommendation to the Rural Legacy Board comprised of the Secretaries of the Departments of Natural Resources, Planning, and Agriculture. The Rural Legacy Board will determine the funding levels subject to the approval of the State Board of Public Works.

Council Fiscal Note June 5, 2017

MB-7 (Res. 59-17) Council District(s) _7_

Mr. Crandell

Approval of Application for Financing Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative Projects – Dundalk Renaissance Corporation

Resolution 59-17 states the Council’s endorsement/approval of the Dundalk Renaissance Corporation’s (DRC) applications to the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) for grant funds for revitalization efforts in the Dundalk community.

The DRC is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote and revitalize the Dundalk community. The organization works in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders, including community residents, the government, and the private sector, to implement projects and seek investments that revitalize Dundalk. The DRC’s activities include: organizing and participating in community-building events; serving as a resource and support to Main Street businesses; promoting a positive community image through marketing; assisting new and potential homebuyers in Dundalk neighborhoods; and providing leadership on planning and development issues.

DRC proposes to file five applications for 2018 Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative (BRNI) Projects. The DHCD may provide some or all of the financing for the projects in order to assist in making them financially feasible.

The State requires, as part of the application process, that local governing bodies endorse/ approve the applications submitted to the BRNI Program.

Resolution 59-17 states the endorsement by the Baltimore County Council of the projects and approves the request for financial assistance in the form of a grant or loan up to the amount of $1,100,000, as shown on the attached Exhibit A, subject to the receipt by the County Council of a copy of each quarterly progress report filed by the DRC with the DHCD.

This resolution shall take effect from the date of its passage by the County Council.

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Wade Kach

BALTIMORE COUNTY COUNCIL

OFFICE OF THE COUNTY AUDITOR

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LEGISLATIVE SESSION

BILLS – FINAL READING

FISCAL MATTERS

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

Mr. Marks

Zoning Regulations – R-O-A Zones

Councilmembers Crandell, Kach & Marks

Department of Corrections – Duties

Office of Law

Professional Services –

Executive Director – Ethics Commission

Fiscal Summary

Funding Source

Maximum Compensation

Notes

County (1)

State

Federal

Other

Total

Analysis

Office of Law

BAT 17-12

Fiscal Summary

Transfer

From

Program

025-2503

Transfer

To

011-1101

Analysis

Baltimore County Public Schools

BAT 17-04

Fiscal Summary

Transfer

From

Program

Adjusted Appropriation

Analysis

Department of Corrections

BAT 17-10

Fiscal Summary

Transfer

From

Program

047-4701

Transfer

To

008-0801

Analysis

Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections

BAT 17-06

Fiscal Summary

Transfer

From

Program

047-4701

Transfer

To

017-1701

Analysis

Office of Information Technology

BAT 17-11

Fiscal Summary

Transfer

From

Program

039-3902

047-4701

Transfer

To

069-6901

Analysis

Sheriff’s Office

BAT 17-08

County ⁽¹⁾

Federal ⁽¹⁾