FY27 Adopted Budget Work Session - May 12, 2026

The Carroll County Government held a FY27 Adopted Budget Work Session on May 12, 2026, focusing extensively on budget allocations, capital improvement projects, and funding strategies. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a $100,000 anti-MPP fund to support legal and public relations efforts against the MPP power line project, and the establishment of a $5 million standing loan fund to assist Union Bridge with wastewater treatment facility expansion. The council also approved a lease negotiation for a new sheriff's satellite office in Eldersburg Commons, addressing public safety infrastructure needs. Additionally, the board discussed reallocating funds among existing school capital projects due to cost increases, and the formation of work groups to study water and sewer rate disparities across the county and to evaluate recreational facilities funding and maintenance. Several motions were made regarding budget impact statements for spending decisions and grant application efforts for PAS remediation at the public safety training center. The session included detailed reviews of prior capital project authorizations and emphasized transparency and strategic prioritization of funds. No final budget adoption occurred during this work session, with plans to advance the budget for final approval in a subsequent meeting.