# Oct 26, 2026 - ECON Committee Worksession

The Montgomery County Council Economic Development Committee held a work session on October 26, 2026, to consider Bill 39-26, which would amend the Wheaton Urban District boundaries to include additional public spaces, including the library and recreation center. Staff reported public testimony was uniformly supportive and no amendments were proposed. The committee voted to support the staff recommendation; the motion passed, with Council Vice President Balcombe moving and Council Member Glass seconding.

The fiscal impact includes a one-time FY27 cost of $70,000 for a vehicle and $10,000 annually thereafter. Staff explained that the clean-and-safe team needs a reliable vehicle because its existing vehicles are aging and the service location is not within walking distance of its warehouse. Members supported formalizing the expanded district while noting that the vehicle may be needed independently of the boundary expansion and suggesting a broader future review of urban districts and regional service centers.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 26, 2026

### Sources
- [Oct 26, 2026 - ECON Committee Worksession](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrkS2uyi--g) - MoCoCouncilMD