Work Session - City Manager's Quarterly Update - Planning and Community Development/ CARES

The City of Greenbelt, Maryland held a work session on July 16, 2026, featuring the City Manager's quarterly update with presentations from the Planning and Community Development Department and Greenbelt CARES. Key procurement and budget highlights included the presentation of a balanced budget for 2027, securing over $3 million to close a budget deficit, and the advancement of several capital improvement projects funded by grants and ARPA dollars. Notable projects discussed were the museum renovation, Spring Hill Lake expansion, EV charging station installations, and sidewalk and road resurfacing efforts. The city also reported savings from a new workers' compensation insurance contract and ongoing IT upgrades. Greenbelt CARES detailed their mental health, education, and workforce development programs, supported in part by ARPA funds, including bus stop safety improvements and food distribution initiatives. The session included discussions on contract management, grant funding allocations, and upcoming RFPs, such as for the Vision Zero action plan. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session to discuss personnel and litigation matters.