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This Howard County Government meeting on July 3, 2026, primarily focused on stormwater management and wastewater infrastructure issues. The board approved a request to modify a stormwater detention area to a wet pond for aesthetic reasons, with stipulations for safety measures due to concerns about proximity to roads and alcohol use. A significant portion of the meeting addressed the deteriorating condition of the Devon Woods wastewater treatment plant, managed by a private utility with unpaid bills and operational deficiencies. The county has engaged BCS Management to assess and develop a plan to restore the plant's viability, potentially integrating it with the Taylor Regional Sewer District. The board discussed funding mechanisms, including a revolving loan fund from the stormwater district to finance necessary repairs and studies, with the goal of preventing environmental hazards and costly receivership. The meeting included public comments from affected residents and concluded with a motion approving the contract for BCS Management to proceed with the assessment and remediation efforts.