MONTGOMERY COUNTY LEGISLATURE MEETING AUGUST 18th, 2026

The Montgomery County Legislature held a meeting on August 18, 2026, focusing on several procurement and budget-related matters. Key discussions included the District Attorney's request to add a full-time Assistant District Attorney position within the existing budget lines to address multiple vacancies, with no additional funds requested. The legislature also addressed an unfunded state mandate requiring the county to pay for forensic mental health billing for inmates deemed incapacitated, with costs potentially reaching $2.6 million, prompting a resolution to amend the 2026 operating budget to cover these expenses. Additionally, the legislature reviewed and approved several resolutions related to budget amendments, grant fund acceptances, and contract awards, including the awarding of a bid for the Montgomery County Annex Window Project with a low bid of approximately $143,000, which exceeded the original capital allocation of $125,000. Discussions also covered EMS billing rate changes and the upcoming rebid of a professional services contract. The meeting concluded with budget reviews showing minor adjustments across various categories and no significant increases overall.