The Council will hold a public hearing and is expected to vote May 12 on Supplemental Appropriation #26-73, an $8.5 million reappropriation of MCPS fund balance to cover expenses incurred during the 2026 generational winter weather event. The storm caused operational disruptions and costs that exceeded MCPS's budgeted and historically projected winter weather expenditures for FY2026. The source of funds is a federal grant.
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Source: Montgomery County Council – Press Release, “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 12 to Commemorate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Public Safety Appreciation Week and Hold a Public Hearing on Income Tax Rates”, received May 11, 2026.
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2026-05-12
hearing — Public hearing and expected vote on Supplemental Appropriation #26-73, $8.5M for MCPS winter storm costs
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