FY2026 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets

FY2026 Submitted Appeal Requests

Appeals

Estimated Requested

Proposed Amount

Livable Fred. Goal

Trans. Team Goal

Amount $90,118

Emergency Management (cont'd)

29 Communications: A new full‐size SUV to replace a repurposed vehicle with high mileage and increasing mechanical issues. (Note: $83,500 funded with reprogramming of 1‐time funds) 30 Preparedness: Funding for the Identity & Access Management Service (IAMS) program. This was grant funded for many years, but now Frederick County must pay our per capita annual share. 31 Communications: One (1) Call Center Representative position in the 9‐ 1‐1 Call Center to process and coordinate non‐emergency telephone calls for various County services and inquiries. 32 Preparedness: One (1) Planner I position ‐ Hazard Specific for special response planning 33 Court House Security: Restructure by replacing four (4) vacant Special Police Officer positions with four (4) Lateral Deputy uniformed positions. (Note: Phase in approved ‐ no budgetary impact until FY27) 34 Law Enforcement: Funding to lease dedicated training space for in‐ house training classes required for all sworn personnel. 35 Detention Center: Axon Taser equipment upgrade. The total cost is $188,908 over 5 years, with the first‐year cost of $44,260 and $36,162 each year thereafter for the remaining four years. 36 Law Enforcement: One (1) Public Information Act Coordinator position to manage PIA requests and ensure efficient, timely responses. 37 Law Enforcement: One (1) Body‐Worn Camera Data Management Analyst position to maintain service of the Sheriff's Office's Body‐ Worn Camera Program and to provide additional administrative support to ensure the success of the program. 38 Law Enforcement: To increase funding for an investigative software package that will eliminate backlogs, reduce personnel overtime, and transfer calls in half of the current time. 39 Law Enforcement: Increase the Foreign Language Interpreters contract budget to continue interpreting services through BoostLingo. 40 Detention Center: One‐time funding to complete a feasibility study for providing medical services at the Detention Center rather than using contracted staff. (Note: Funded with reprogramming of 1‐time funds) 41 One (1) District Court Assistant State's Attorney position to help with the marked increase in criminal and motor vehicle cases. 42 One (1) Investigator position to handle the surge of juvenile cases, work load and developments in juvenile law that require a full time investigator. 43 One (1) Grants Manager position to pursue funding opportunities, manage compliance and reporting requirements, and maximize the impact of external funding, allowing attorneys and staff to focus on their primary duties. 44 One (1) part time, non‐benefitted, Law Clerk position to enable relationships with talented individuals early in their careers, increasing the likelihood of retaining skilled attorneys. 45 Increase in the extradition budget to address rising demands for criminal extraditions following recent bail reform measures. 46 Increase training budget for Prosecutors, Investigators, and Victim Witness Coordinators.

$90,118

Safe Frederick

$18,863

$18,863

Safe Frederick

$62,044

Safe Frederick Safe Frederick

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$86,598

‐‐

Sheriff

$101,430

Safe Frederick

‐‐

$115,000

$115,000

Safe Frederick Safe Frederick

$44,260

‐‐

$73,952

Safe Frederick

‐‐

$77,971

Safe Frederick

‐‐

$24,907

Safe Frederick Safe Frederick

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$4,600

‐‐

$35,000

$35,000

Safe Frederick

State's Attorney

$107,677

$111,182

Safe Frederick Safe Frederick

$74,753

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$107,669

Safe Frederick

‐‐

$33,002

Safe Frederick Safe Frederick Safe Frederick

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$8,000

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$4,300

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