# 9/29/26 Commissioners of St. Mary's County

The St. Mary’s County Commissioners’ meeting on September 29, 2026, included two approved funding-related actions. Commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding with Three Oaks Center documenting the county’s existing in-kind contribution of two county-owned buildings, valued at $799,620.47 and $284,600.88 (about $1.084 million combined), for the organization’s HUD grant purposes. Three Oaks said the documentation was required by HUD and supports programs including permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing, prevention, and shelter services. Commissioners also approved a $983,856 Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department loan to refinance an outside commercial loan and an existing rolling-stock loan into one loan through the revolving loan fund. Of the total, $500,000 is funded through a recently completed bond issuance; staff reported a blended average rate of 2.26%. No new vendor contract or competitive bid award was identified.

The commissioners also directed staff to begin updating the county’s Air Installation Compatible Use Zones (AICUZ) program based on the Navy’s updated study. Discussion covered expanded noise contours, potential land-use compatibility considerations, and planned outreach to affected property owners; the study itself is advisory, and future map or zoning changes would proceed through county planning processes. Other agenda items included proclamations, employee service awards, and updates on local events and transportation projects, without additional procurement actions.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 29, 2026

### Sources
- [9/29/26 Commissioners of St. Mary's County](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKOfV9BAaNQ) - St. Mary's County Government