Budget Work Session - Public Safety

The City of Greenbelt, Maryland held a budget work session on April 30, 2026, focusing primarily on public safety funding and related operational updates. Key procurement and budget discussions included the fire department's apparatus replacement fund, with over $700,000 in reserves and plans to reach $1 million to cover the anticipated $1 million-plus cost of new fire engines. The police department presented a generally consistent budget with increases mainly due to salary adjustments from a collective bargaining agreement and a $282,000 increase for stop sign camera expenses. The department also discussed grant applications, including a planned application for a state aid grant to support crisis intervention team staffing. Additionally, the session covered animal control services budget, including staffing cost increases and operational details. The council also discussed a charter amendment resolution related to collective bargaining expansion, focusing on definitions of confidential and managerial employees, with plans to revisit the amendment in future meetings. No formal votes were taken during this work session, but several action items and budget considerations were identified for follow-up.