FY2026 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets

FY2026 Submitted Appeal Requests

Appeals

Estimated Requested

Proposed Amount

Livable Fred. Goal Our Community

Trans. Team Goal

Amount $18,000

Office of Agriculture (cont'd)

13 One‐Time increase to Contracted Services for scanning services for Record Management. (Note: Reallocating current County resources)

YES

14 One (1) Business Development Specialist to support farmers by addressing regulatory challenges, fostering farm growth, and driving agricultural economic development, while focusing on farm transitions, peer learning, conservation education, and value chain innovation. 15 One‐Time funding request to complete a comprehensive feasibility study for a Farm Retail Innovation Center. The study will analyze the financial, operational, and logistical aspects of the center. (Note: Funded with reprogramming of 1‐time funds)

$129,415

Our Economy

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$150,000

$150,000

Our Community

Public Safety

Fire & Rescue Services

16 Operations: FY2026 SAFER Grant Operational Costs

$286,140

Safe Frederick Safe Frederick

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17 Administration: One (1) Personnel Supervisor position to manage the growing demands of recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, performance evaluations, and other HR duties. 18 Administration: One (1) Technology Coordinator position to focus on Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). 19 Fire Chief: One (1) Behavioral Health Supervisor position to provide oversight and coordination of a county‐wide public safety behavioral health program. Funded by DFRS but housed within the Frederick County Health Department. (Note: funded with grant resources) 20 Administration: One (1) Administrative Specialist position to support the needs of various departments within the division. 21 Operations: Increase to Fleet Charges for Fire & EMS Operations to address budget shortfall. 22 Operations: Replace 3 vehicles, due to adjusting the replacement cycle from 10 years to 6 year life. 23 Operations: one Full‐Sized SUV vehicle and fit out for Base Commander of Administrative Services. 24 Operations: Replacement vehicle for the Safety Captain position funded in FY25. The original funding did not include a vehicle. 25 Administration: One‐Time Replacement of 45 Gas Meters used to identify/detect oxygen levels, carbon monoxide, lower explosive limits (LEL) and hydrogen Sulfide levels. (Note: Funded with reprogramming of 1‐time funds) 26 Operations: Three (3) Lieutenant Positions for scheduling the Division's 600 field personnel, managing the Telestaff scheduling system and inspections. 27 Operations: Six (6) Firefighter Positions and Operating costs to provide staffing for Two "Peak Service" Ambulances, in accordance with the Fire and Rescue Service Delivery Plan (updated February 2023). 28 Preparedness: One (1) Senior Planner position for developing, improving and maintaining specialized plans related to Frederick County's all‐hazard emergency management program.

$92,308

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$103,214

Safe Frederick

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$123,845

$8,043

Our Health

$65,394

Safe Frederick Safe Frederick Safe Frederick Safe Frederick Safe Frederick Safe Frederick

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$450,000

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$186,015

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$113,127

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$108,581

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$34,300

$34,300

$375,626

Safe Frederick

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$589,116

Safe Frederick

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Emergency Management

$115,250

Safe Frederick

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