DISTRICT COUNCIL MEETS ON ZONING ISSUES

The County Council, sitting as the District Council, is granted authority to act on zoning matters by the State of Maryland Regional District Act, now known as Article 28 of the Maryland Annotated Code. The County Council sat as the District Council on Monday, March 26.

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COUNCIL BRIEFED ON COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY PROGRAM

In 2016, the Council passed CR-66-2016, requiring the County to prepare a plan for implementing a Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (C-PACE) that facilitates energy improvements and requires repayment through a surcharge on the owner's property tax bill. On Tuesday, the County Council was briefed on a proposed C-PACE program by the DCAO for Budget, Finance, Economic Development and Administration, Tom Himler; President and CEO, FSC First, Shelly Gross-Wade; and Office of Central Services Energy Manager, Erica Bannerman. The Council approved a resolution requesting the County Executive to develop a program, and we look forward to reviewing legislation this year.   

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COUNCIL RECEIVES BRIEFING ON OPPORTUNITY ZONES - NEW NATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Federal tax code changes created a new national community investment program, called Opportunity Zones, with a goal of connecting private capital investment with distressed communities across the country.  The communities are identified by census tract information, and the governor makes the final selection. Assistant DCAO for Economic Development David Iannucci, briefed the Council during session Tuesday, on areas the County has recommended to the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development to be identified as Opportunity Zones.

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UMMS EXECUTIVES PROVIDE NEW HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION UPDATE TO COUNCIL

During Tuesday’s Council session, University of Maryland Capital Region Health and University of Maryland Medical System executives provided the Council with a construction update on the new University of Maryland Capital Regional Health Center. 

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RULES AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE PROVIDES UPDATE ON HB 1824, MARRIAGE LICENSE FEES

The Rules and General Assembly (RGA) committee guides the Council’s legislative agenda during the Maryland General Assembly session in Annapolis.  RGA met Tuesday, March 27, to consider legislation and receive updates on General Assembly legislation for which the Council has stated a position.  

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COUNCIL'S PZED COMMITTEE REVIEWS PROPOSED FY 2019 BUDGETS FOR PEOPLE'S ZONING COUNSEL AND M-NCPPC

The Council’s Planning, Zoning and Economic Development committee reviewed the Fiscal Year 2019 proposed budget for the People’s Zoning Counsel and Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Administration Fund.

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COUNCIL'S THE COMMITTEE BRIEFED ON WSSC PROPOSED BUDGET; PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 12

The Council’s Transportation, Housing and Environment Committee reviewed legislation and received a briefing from the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) on the its FY2019 proposed budget, the FY2019-24 Capital Improvement Program, and Rate Structure Alternatives. The Council will hold a public hearing on the WSSC FY2019 proposed spending plan on Tuesday, April 12.

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COUNCIL'S HEHS COMMITTEE CONSIDERS APPOINTMENTS; BRIEFED ON "SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAMS AT FARMERS MARKETS, IN EDUCATION AND BEYOND"

The Council’s Health, Education and Human Services Committee met on Wednesday, March 28, to consider the County’s Executive’s recommendations for appointments to the Commission for Individuals with Disabilities.  HEHS unanimously approved the nominations.  The committee was also briefed by health and education officials on “Supplemental Nutrition Programs at Farmers Markets, In Education and Beyond.”  The update included an overview of how Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Benefits Program (SNAP) and other nutritional benefits are working at farmers markets in the County, and a brief history of efforts to bridge farmers markets programs and school efforts to make fresh, healthy food available to underserved populations utilizing farmers markets, and educate about the importance of a healthy diet, rich in fruits and vegetables. 

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CHAIR GLAROS DISCUSSES HIRING COUNTY YOUTH

Chair Glaros addressed the Maryland Building Industry Association Prince George’s County Chapter at their annual breakfast on Monday.  She called on attendees to engage more deeply in Prince George’s County by supporting County nonprofit organizations and hiring County youth through partnerships with Youth Career Connect and the Summer Youth Employment Program.