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Report on the Fiscal 2015 State Operating Budget (SB 170) and the State Capital Budget (SB 171) and Related Recommendations by the Chairmen of the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and House Appropriations Committee Joint Chairmen’s Report Annapolis, Maryland 2014 Session Attachment C ii For further information concerning this document contact: Library and Information Services Office of Policy Analysis Department of Legislative Services 90 State Circle Annapolis, Maryland 21401 Baltimore Area: 410-946-5400 ● Washington Area: 301-970-5400 Other Ar eas: 1-800 -492-7122, Extension 5400 TTY: 410-946 -5401 ● 301-970 -5401 Maryland Relay Service: 1-800-735-2258 E-mail: libr@mlis.state.md.us Home Page: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov The Department of Legislative Services does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability in the admission or access to its programs, services, or activities. The department’s Information Officer ha s been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements contained in Section 35.107 of the Department of Justice Regulations. Requests for assistance should be directed to the Information Officer at the telephone numbers shown above. Attachment C iii Maryland General Assembly Senate Budget and Taxation Committee 2014 Session Membership Roster Senator Edward J. Kasemeyer, Chairman Senator Nathaniel J. McFadden, Vice Chairman Capital Budget Subcommittee Senator James E. DeGrange, Sr., Chairman Senator Douglas J. J. Peters, Vice Chairman Senator Richard F. Colburn Senator Ulysses Currie Senator George C. Edwards Senator Nancy J. King Senator Nathaniel J. McFadden Education, Business, and Administration Subcommittee Senator Richard S. Madaleno, Jr., Chairman Senator Ulysses Currie Senator Joseph M. Getty Senator Nancy J. King Health and Human Services Subcommittee Senator James N. Robey, Chairman Senator Roger Manno Senator Nathaniel J. McFadden Senator Douglas J. J. Peters Public Safety, Transportation, and Environment Subcommittee Senator James E. DeGrange, Sr., Chairman Senator Richard F. Colburn Senator George C. Edwards Senator Verna L. Jones-Rodwell Attachment C iv Attachment C v Maryland General Assembly House Appropriations Committee 2014 Session Membership Roster Delegate Norman H. Conway, Chairman Delegate James E. Proctor, Jr., Vice Chairman Capital Budget Subcommittee Delegate Adrienne A. Jones, Chairman Delegate Melony G. Griffith, Vice Chairman Delegate Wendell R. Beitzel Delegate John L. Bohanan, Jr. Delegate Steven J. DeBoy, Sr. Delegate Adelaide C. Eckardt Delegate Tawanna P. Gaines Delegate Guy Guzzone Delegate Keith E. Haynes Delegate Mary-Dulany James Delegate James E. Proctor, Jr. Delegate Craig J. Zucker Education and Economic Development Subcommittee Delegate John L. Bohanan, Jr., Chairman Delegate Heather R. Mizeur, Vice Chairman Delegate Melony G. Griffith Delegate Adrienne A. Jones Delegate James E. Proctor, Jr. Delegate Nancy R. Stocksdale Delegate Mary L. Washington Attachment C vi Health and Human Resources Subcommittee Delegate Mary-Dulany James, Chairman Delegate Keith E. Haynes, Vice Chairman Delegate Adelaide C. Eckardt Delegate Ana Sol Gutierrez Delegate James E. Proctor, Jr. Delegate Theodore J. Sophocleus Delegate Kathy Szeliga Public Safety and Administration Subcommittee Delegate Guy Guzzone, Chairman Delegate Craig J. Zucker, Vice Chairman Delegate Gail H. Bates Delegate Tony McConkey Delegate James E. Proctor, Jr. Delegate Barbara A. Robinson Transportation and the Environment Subcommittee Delegate Tawanna P. Gaines, Chairman Delegate Steven J. DeBoy, Sr., Vice Chairman Delegate Steven J. Arentz Delegate Wendell R. Beitzel Delegate James E. Proctor, Jr. Delegate John F. Wood, Jr. Attachment C vii April 7 , 2014 The Honora ble Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr. President of the Senate State House Annapolis, Maryland 21401-1991 The Honorable Michael E. Busch Speaker of the House State House Annapolis, Maryland 21401-1991 Dear President Mi ller and Speaker Busch: We are pleased to submit the reports of the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and House Appropriation s Committee dealing with the final actions taken on Senate Bill 170 and Sena te Bill 171. Senate Bill 170 is the State operating budget, making appropriations for support of the S tate government, for aid to local government, and for other purposes during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015, and for deficiency appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014. Senate Bill 171 is the State capital budget, authorizing general obligation debt for State facilities and for grants to local governments and nonprofit organizations for construction of and improvements to facilities and infrastructure. These reports incorporate detailed statements of all reductions made to the appropriations and also contain expressions of legislative intent and policy guidelines which are an integral part of the action taken on the budgets. Explanations of reductions and other action are provided where the rationale may not be obvious. Sincerely, Edward J. Kasemeyer, Chairman Norman H. Conway, Chairman Senate Budget and Taxation Committee House Appropriations Committee Attachment C viii Attachment C ix Agency Instructions Responding to Restricted Appropriations or Report Requests The Joint Chairmen’s Report (JCR) lists each action adopted by the General Assembly in the budget bill, including reductions and budget bill language, with explanations. Budget language may, among other things, restrict funding pending the submission of a report or other action. The JCR also includes committee narrative adopted by the budget committees, which is generally used to request reports or additional information. Restricted Appropriations: Where all or a portion of an appropriation is restricted, approval to release restricted funds should be requested from the budget committees, with a copy sent to the agency’s budget analyst at the Department of Legislative Services (DLS). Each request should include a cover letter addressed to the budget committee chairs and should identify the agency, the amount restricted, the fund source, and should specifically note that the release of restricted funds is being requested. Failure to copy the DLS analyst may result in delays in processing release of fund requests. See “Submission Procedures” below for specific direction for all items. Please note that some restricted items have a specific due date. If a due date cannot be met, an agency should submit a letter to the budget committees and DLS to request an extension (see “Requesting an Extension” below). Reports: Budget language or committee narrative may request an agency to complete an extensive study, status report, or other actions. All reports requested via committee narrative have a specific due date. Copies of all items should also be sent to the individual budget committee members and DLS using the procedures outlined under “Submission Procedures.” An extension should be requested for any item where submission may exceed the designated due date. Submission Procedures: All agency reports and studies submitted in response to committee narrative or budget bill language are required to be submitted both in electronic form and hard copy:  Electronic copies should be sent via email only to Cathy.Kramer@mlis.state.md.us . The naming convention for each item should include the session year of the JCR, the page in the JCR in which the item appears, an agency abbreviation, and the title of the report (e.g., 2014_p95_DNR_Dredging Report). DLS will distribute electronic copies to the Office of Policy Analysis staff and members of the budget committees. Electronic documents may EITHER use Adobe Acrobat OR Microsoft Word software, with tables and charts in either Word or through use of embedded (not linked) Excel files. (Word 2007 and Excel 2007 are preferred, but DLS can convert older versions.) NOTE: if files to be emailed are larger than 10 MB, they cannot be sent via email. Contact David Juppe at David.Juppe@mlis.state.md.us for instructions for posting large files on the DLS FTP site; and Attachment C x  Per Section 2-1246 of the State Government Article, five hard copies should be mailed to the legislative library. Please mail to: Sarah Albert DLS Library and Information Services 90 State Circle Annapolis, MD 21401-1991 Requesting an Extension: If a time extension for any item is needed, please send correspondence indicating why an extension is needed (and the anticipated submission date) to the budget committee chairmen. Please copy Cathy Kramer and the DLS analyst. Attachment C xi Department of Legislative Services Executive Director, Department of Legislative Services Karl S. Aro Director, Office of Policy Analysis Warren G. Deschenaux Coordinator, Fiscal and Policy Analysis John W. Rohrer Operating Budget Managers Mary E. Clapsaddle David B. Juppe Capital Budget Manager Matthew D. Klein Information Systems Support and Manager Patrick S. Frank Committee Report Coordinators Steven D. McCulloch (Operating) Tonya D. Zimmerman (Capital) Committe e Staff Senate Budget and Taxation Committee House Appropriations Committee Phillip S. Anthony Chantelle M. Green Matthew J. Bennett Kate E. Henry Erika S. Schissler Kaitlyn S. Shulman Other Analysts Sara J. Baker Rachel H. Hise Michael C. Rubenstein Hannah E. Dier Jason A. Kramer Rebecca J. Ruff Jennifer A. Ellick Jonathan D. Martin Jody J. Sprinkle Andrew D. Gray Jordan D. More Laura M. Vykol Garret T. Halbach Simon G. Powell Richard H. Harris Jolshua S. Rosado Support Staff Katherine W. Brunt Maria S. Hartlein Judith A. Callahan E. Cathy Kramer Joyce H. Fowler Kamar Merritt Hannah G. Goszkowski Maureen R. Merzlak Attachment C xii Attachment C xiii Department of Legislative Services 2014 Budget Assignments Sara J. Baker Morgan State University University System of Maryland Coppin State University Office Overview University of Baltimore University of Maryland, Baltimore University of Maryland, College Park Hannah E. Dier Comptroller of Maryland Department of General Services Executive Department Boards, Commissions, and Offices Governor General Assembly of Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention State Archives State Treasurer Jennifer A. Ellick Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Developmental Disabilities Administration Health Professional Boards and Commissions Health System s and Infrastructure Administration Office of Health Care Quality Prevention and Health Promotion Administration Public Health Administration Patrick S. Frank Department of Information Technology Public Debt State Reserve Fund Andrew D. Gray Chesapeake Bay Overview Department of Agriculture Department of Natural Resources Department of Planning Department of the Environment Maryland Environmental Service Attachment C xiv Garret T. Halbach Aid to Community Colleges Baltimore City Community College Higher Educa tion Overview Historic St. Mary’s City Commission Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) MHEC Scholarship Programs St. Mary’s College of Maryland University System of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Richard H. Harris Department of Aging Department of Disabilities Department of Human Resources Overview Family Investment Administration Social Services Administration Department of Veterans Affairs Governor’s Office for Children and Interagency Fund Matthew D. Klein Board of Public Works (PAYGO) Capital Fiscal Briefing (PAYGO Overview) Jason A. Kramer Department of Housing and Community Development Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund Maryland Insurance Administration Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission Secretary of State Subsequent Injury Fund Uninsured Employers’ Fund Workers’ Compensation Commission Jonathan D. Martin Department of Budget and Management Personnel Secretary Maryland Supplemental Retirement Plans Maryland Transportation Authority Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Aviation Administration Maryland Port Administration Attachment C xv Steven D. McCulloch Maryland Department of Transportation Debt Service Requirements Maryland Transit Administration Motor Vehicle Administration Overview Secretary’s Office State Highway Administration Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Jordan D. More Judiciary Maryland State Board of Contract Appeals Office of Administrative Hearings Office of the Attorney General Office of the Public Defender Payments to Civil Divisions of the State Property Tax Assessment Appeals Boards State Department of Assessments and Taxation Simon G. Powell Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Administration Behavioral Health Administration Health Regulatory Commissions Medical Care Programs Administration Overview Maryland Health Benefit Exchange Maryland Health Insurance Plan Jolshua S. Rosado Board of Public Works Interagency Committee on School Construction Maryland School for the Deaf Maryland State D epartment of Education Aid to Education Early Childhood Development Funding for Educational Organizations Headquarters Michael C. Rubenstein State Retirement Agency Attachment C xvi Rebecca J. Ruff Department of Juvenile Services Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Administration Criminal Injuries Compensation Board Inmate Grievance Office Maryland Commission on Correctional Standards Maryland Parole Commission Operations Overview Police and Correctional Training Commissions Jody J. Sprinkle Canal Place Preservation and Development Authority Department of Business and Economic Development Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation Business Regulation Workforce Development Maryland Economic Development Corporation Maryland Stadi um Authority Maryland Technology Development Corporation State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency Laura M. Vykol Department of State Police Maryland Emergency Management Agency Maryland Emergency Medical System Operations Fund Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems Military Department Tonya D. Zimmerman Department of Human Resources Administration Child Support Enforcement Administration Office of Home Energy Programs Maryland Energy Administration Maryland Food Center Authorit y Public Service Commission State Board of Elections Attachment C xvii Contents Budget Code Page Agency Instructions ................................ ................................ .......... ix Fiscal Note ................................ ................................ ................................ .... xxv Items in Fiscal 201 5 Budget Contingent on Enactment of Legislation ........ xxvi Items in Fiscal 2015 Budget Contingent on Review by the Legislative Policy Committee or Budget Committees ............................ xxix Items in Fiscal 201 5 Budget – Funds Restricted for Another Purpose ......... xxxix Items in Fiscal 201 5 Budget – Other Restrictions/Contingencies/ Reports ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... xli Legislative and Judicial General Assembly of Maryland ................................ ........................ B75 1 Judiciary ................................ ................................ ............................ C00A 2 Office of the Attorney General ................................ ......................... C81C 5 Public Service Commission ................................ .............................. C90G 6 Uninsured Employers’ Fund ................................ ............................. C96J 8 Executive and Administrative Control Board of Public Works ................................ ................................ ...... D05E 9 Executive Department Maryland Energy Administration ................................ ............... D13A13 10 Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention .................. D15A0516 13 Historic St. Mary’s City Commission ................................ ............... D17B 15 Governor’s Office for Children ................................ ......................... D18A 16 Department of Aging ................................ ................................ ......... D26A 17 State Board of Elections ................................ ................................ .... D38I 19 Department of Planning ................................ ................................ .... D40W 22 Military Department ................................ ................................ .......... D50H 23 Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems ......... D53T 24 Department of Veterans Affairs ................................ ........................ D55P 25 State Archives ................................ ................................ ................... D60A 26 Maryland Health Benefit Exchange ................................ .................. D78Y01 27 Canal Place Preservation and Development Authority ..................... D90U 29 Financial and Revenue Administration Comptroller of Maryland ................................ ................................ .. E00A 30 State Department of Assessments and Taxation ............................... E50C 33 State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency ................................ ....... E75D 34 Attachment C xviii Budget Code Page Budgetary and Personnel Administration Department of Budget and Management ................................ ......... F10 35 Department of Information Technology ................................ ........... F50 41 Personnel Administration and Retirement State Retirement Agency ................................ ................................ ... G20J 44 General Services Department of General Services ................................ ....................... H00 46 Transportation Department of Transportation ................................ ........................... J00 48 The Secretary’s Office ................................ ................................ J00A01 51 Debt Service Requirements ................................ ......................... J00A04 55 State Highway Administration ................................ .................... J00B 57 Maryland Port Administration ................................ .................... J00D 58 Maryland Transit Administration ................................ ................ J00H 61 Maryland Aviation Administration ................................ ............. J00I 64 Natural Resources Department of Natural Resources ................................ ..................... K00A 65 Agriculture Department of Agriculture ................................ ................................ L00A 67 Health and Mental Hygiene Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Office of the Secretary ................................ ................................ M00A 72 Regulatory Services ................................ ................................ .... M00B 75 Health Systems and Infrastructure Administration ..................... M00F02 01 76 Prevention and Health Promotion Administration ...................... M00F03 77 Deputy Secretary for Behavioral Health and Disabilities ........... M00K01 78 Behavioral Health Administration ................................ .............. M00L 80 Developmental Disabilities Administration ................................ M00M 82 Medical Care Programs Administration ................................ ..... M00Q 84 Emergency Medical System Maryland Emergency Medical System Operations Fund ................. MEMSOF 92 Attachment C xix Budget Code Page Human Resources Department of Human Resources Office of the Secretary ................................ ................................ N00A 93 Social Services Administration ................................ ................... N00B 94 Office of Technology for Human Services ................................ . N00F 97 Local Department Operations ................................ ..................... N00G 98 Family Investment Administration ................................ ............. N00I 102 Office of Home Energy Programs ................................ ............... N00I0006 103 Labor, Licensing, and Regulation Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation ............................. P00 105 Public Safety and Correctional Services Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services ................... Q00 106 Administration ................................ ................................ ............ Q00A 108 Maryland Parole Commission ................................ ..................... Q00C01 111 Police and Correctional Training Commissions ......................... Q00G 112 Maryland Commission on Correctional Standards ..................... Q00N 113 Operations ................................ ................................ ................... Q00Q 114 Public Education State Department of Education Headquarters ................................ ................................ ............... R00A01 117 Aid to Education ................................ ................................ ......... R00A02 121 Funding for Educational Organizations ................................ ...... R00A0 3 124 Children’s Cabinet Interagency Fund ................................ ......... R00A04 125 Higher Education Morgan State University ................................ ................................ ... R13M00 126 University System of Maryland ................................ ........................ R30B00 127 Coppin State University ................................ .............................. R30B27 128 University System of Maryland Office ................................ ....... R30B36 129 Maryland Higher Education Commission ................................ ......... R62I00 130 Higher Education ................................ ................................ .............. R75T00 137 Baltimore City Community College ................................ ................. R95C00 141 Housing and Community Development Department of Housing and Community Development ................... S00A 143 Business and Economic Development Department of Business and Economic Development ...................... T00 144 Attachment C xx Budget Code Page Environment Department of the Environment ................................ ........................ U00A 147 Juvenile Services Department of Juvenile Services ................................ ....................... V10A 148 State Police Department of State Police ................................ ............................... W00A 151 Public Debt Public Debt ................................ ................................ ........................ X00A00 155 Reserve Fund State Reserve Fund ................................ ................................ ............ Y01A 157 Sections Section 12 Executive Salary Schedule ................................ ........... 158 Section 17 Using Funds for Their Intended Purpose ..................... 158 Section 19 Retirees Health Insurance ................................ ............. 159 Section 20 Fiscal 2015 Pension Reinvestment Reduction ............. 160 Section 21 Across -the-board Reductions and Higher Education ... 161 Section 22 Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance Company Fund Accounts ................................ ................................ ....... 161 Section 23 Reporting Federal Funds ................................ .............. 162 Section 24 Federal Fund Spending ................................ ................. 163 Section 25 Indirect Costs Report ................................ .................... 164 Section 26 Executive Long -term Forecast ................................ ..... 164 Section 27 Reporting on Budget Data and Organizational Charts . 165 Section 28 Interagency Agreements ................................ ............... 166 Section 29 Budget Amendments ................................ .................... 167 Section 30 Maintenance of Accounting Systems ........................... 169 Section 31 Secretary’s or Acting Secretary’s Nomination and Salary ................................ ................................ ............ 170 Section 32 The “Rule of 100” ................................ ........................ 171 Section 33 Annual Report on Authorized Positions ....................... 172 Section 34 Annual Executive Pay Plan Report .............................. 173 Section 35 Positions Abolished in the Budget ............................... 174 Section 36 Annual Report on Health Insurance Receipts and Spending ................................ ................................ ....... 174 Section 37 Chesapeake Bay Restoration Spending ........................ 175 Section 38 Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Revenues ............ 176 Section 39 Submission of the Uniform Crime Report ................... 177 Attachment C xxi Budget Code Page Section 40 Medicaid Enterprise Restructuring Project .................. 178 Section 41 Child Care Subsidy Eligibility ................................ ..... 179 Section 42 Historical and Projected Chesapeake Bay Restoration Spending ................................ ................................ ....... 181 Section 43 Delete Vacant Positions ................................ ................ 182 Section 44 Weather -related Closures ................................ ............. 182 Section 45 Maintain Rainy Day Fund ................................ ............ 184 Technical Amendment s Technical Amendment s ................................ ................................ ..... 186 Attachment C xxii Budget Code Page Report on the State Capital Bond Program 187 Items in Fiscal 201 5 Capital Budget – Other Restrictions/ Contingencies/Reports ................................ ................................ 189 Capital Budget Program for the 201 4 Session ................................ .. 193 Legislative Projects/Initiatives – 2014 Session ................................ . 205 Capital Overview ................................ ................................ .............. CAP00 215 Board of Public Works Annapolis State Government Center ................................ ........... Public School Construction ................................ ......................... DE0201 DE020 2 216 217 Military Department ................................ ................................ ................................ DH0104 219 Department of Natural Resources Capital Grants and Loans Administration ................................ ... Fisheries Service ................................ ................................ ......... KA05 KA17 221 222 Department of Agriculture Office of Resource Conservation ................................ ................ LA15 223 Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Office of the Secretary ................................ ................................ MA01 224 State Department of Education ................................ ......................... RA01 225 University System of Maryland University of Maryland, College Park ................................ ........ Bowie State University ................................ ............................... Frostburg State University ................................ .......................... University of Baltimore ................................ ............................... Salisbury University ................................ ................................ .... University of Maryland Baltimore County ................................ . University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science ....... University Sy stem of Maryland Office ................................ ....... RB22 RB23 RB26 RB28 RB29 RB31 RB34 RB36 226 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 Morgan State University ................................ ................................ ... RM00 235 University of Maryland Medical System ................................ .......... RQ00 237 Department of Housing and Community Development Division of Neighborhood Revitalization ................................ ... Division of Development Finance ................................ .............. SA24 SA25 238 239 Department of the Environment Office of the Secretary ................................ ................................ UA01C 240 Maryland Environmental Service ................................ ................................ ........... UB00A 241 Attachment C xxiii Budget Code Page Department of Juvenile Services ................................ ................................ ............. VE01 242 Department of State Police ................................ ................................ ..................... WA01 243 Miscellaneous Grant Programs ................................ ......................... ZA00 244 Local Senate Initiatives ................................ ................................ ..... ZA02 260 Local House Initiatives ................................ ................................ ..... ZA03 278 Section 1 ................................ ................................ ............................ 292 Section 2 – Chapter 4 45 of the Acts of 200 5, as amended by Chapter 639 of the Acts of 2 012 and Chapter 4 30 of the Acts of 2013 ................................ ................................ ................ 293 Section 2 – Chapter 46 of the Acts of 2006 ................................ ...... 294 Section 2 – Chapter 4 6 of the Acts of 200 6, as amended by Chapter 430 of the Acts of 201 3 ................................ ................. 295 Section 2 – Chapter 48 8 of the Acts of 20 07 ................................ .... 296 Section 2 – Chapter 488 of the Acts of 2007, as amended by Chapter 707 of the Acts of 20 09 ................................ ................. 298 Section 2 – Chapter 336 of the Acts of 20 08 ................................ .... 300 Section 2 – Chapter 336 of the Acts of 2008, as amended by Chapter 707 of the Acts of 2009 and Chapter 372 of the Acts of 2010 ................................ ................................ ............................. 301 Section 2 – Chapter 485 of the Acts of 2009 ................................ .... 302 Section 2 – Chapter 483 of the Acts of 2010, as amended by Chapter 639 of the Acts of 2012 and Chapter 430 of the Acts of 2013 ................................ ................................ ............................. 303 Section 2 – Chapter 396 of the Acts of 2011 ................................ .... 305 Section 2 – Chapter 396 of the Acts of 2011, as amended by Chapter 430 of the Acts of 2013 ................................ ................. 310 Section 2 – Chapter 444 of the Acts of 2012 ................................ .......................... 313 Section 2 – Chapter 444 of the Acts of 2012, as amended by Chapter 430 of the Acts of 2013 ................................ ................. 319 Section 2 – Chapter 424 of the Acts of 2013 ................................ .... 322 Section 12 ................................ ................................ .......................... 329 Section 13 ................................ ................................ .......................... 335 Attachment C xxiv Budget Code Page Section 14 ................................ ................................ .......................... 338 Section 17 ................................ ................................ .......................... 339 Attachment C xxv Fiscal Note Summary of the Budget Bill – Senate Bill 1 70 General Funds Special Funds Federal Funds Education Funds Total Funds Governor ’s Allowance Fiscal 2014 Budget $15,775,377,975 $7,740,284,179 $9,858,731,182 $4,054,412,900 $37,428,806,236 (1) Fiscal 2015 Budget 16,527,609,954 8,199,702,176 10,560,748,098 4,117,413,398 39,405,473,626 (2) Supplemental Budget No. 1 Fiscal 201 4 Deficiencies -$10,251,823 (3) $26,947,686 $31,085,064 $0 $47,780,927 Fiscal 201 5 Budget 33,921,058 (3) 71,269,459 7,871,738 -155,945 112,906,310 Subtotal $23,669,235 $98,217,145 $38,956,802 -$155,945 $160,687,237 Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 201 4 Fiscal 2014 Contingent Reductions -$174,463,553 -$12,295,546 -$8,770,214 $0 -$195,529,313 Fiscal 2015 Contingent Reductions -181,359,500 -87,642,176 (4) -8,258,002 0 -277,259,678 Total Reductions -$355,823,053 -$99,937,722 -$17,028,216 $0 -$472,788,991 Legislative Reductions Fiscal 2014 Deficiencies -$7,856,516 -$128,532 -$1,028,557 $0 -$9,013,605 Fiscal 2015 Budget -318,675,326 -18,665,553 -47,064,802 0 -384,405,681 Total Reductions -$326,531,842 -$18,794,085 -$48,093,359 $0 -$393,419,286 Appropriations Fiscal 2014 Budget $15,582,806,083 $7,754,807,787 $9,880,017,475 $4,054,412,900 $37,272,044,245 Fiscal 2015 Budget 16,061,496,186 8,164,663,906 10,513,297,032 4,117,257,453 38,856,714,577 Change $478,690,103 $409,856,119 $633,279,557 $62,844,553 $1,584,670,332 (1) Reflects $198.7 million in proposed deficiencies, including $137.3 million in general funds, $0.3 million in special funds, and -$61.1 million in federal funds. Reversion assumptions total $66.9 million, including $30.0 million in unspecified reversions and $36.9 million in targeted reversions. (2) Reflects estimated general fund reversions of $30.0 million and across-the-board reductions for overbudgeted health insurance. (3) Reflects targeted reversions of $9.3 million in fiscal 2014 and $0.3 million in fiscal 2015. (4) Includes $0.1 million in special funds that will be added back to the budget by budget amendment to replace general fund reductions. Attachment C xxvi Items in Fiscal 201 5 Budget Contingent on Enactment of Legislation Budget Code Agency Contingency Language Positions Amount Fund Senate Bill House Bill C81C00.05 Office of the Attorney General Makes funds appropriated for a consumer affairs satellite office in Prince George’s County contingent on legislation. $136,751 SF 480 D13A1 3.06 Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) Makes funds appropriated for energy efficiency contingent on legislation. 500,000 SF 172 162 D13A13.07 MEA Makes funds appropriated for energy efficiency and conservation programs contingent on legislation. 500,000 SF 172 162 D13A13.08 MEA Makes funds appropriated for renewable energy programs contingent on legislation. 10,100,000 SF 172 162 D40W Department of Planning Makes funds appropriated for the Sustainable Communities Tax Credit program tax credits contingent on enactment of legislation re -authorizing the program. 10,000,000 GF 510 E50C00.01 State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) Makes the appropriation authorizing use of Charter Funds to support the Office of the Director contingent on legislation. 143,724 GF 172 162 E50C00.01 SDAT Makes the appropriation authorizing use of Charter Funds to support the Office of the Director contingent on legislation. 303,553 SF 172 162 Attachment C xxvii Items in Fiscal 201 5 Budget Contingent on Enactment of Legislation Budget Code Agency Contingency Language Positions Amount Fund Senate Bill House Bill K00A05.10 Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Reduces funds for the Outdoor Recreation Land Loan. 51,851,510 SF 172 162 K00A14.02 DNR Reduces funds for the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays 2010 Trust Fund. 6,200,000 SF 172 162 L00A11.11 Department of Agriculture Reduces funds for the Agricultural Land Preservation Program. 17,275,034 SF 172 162 M00Q01.03 Department of Health and Mental Hygiene – Medicaid Reduces funds to reflect reduction in the Maryland Health Insurance Plan assessment. 4,700,000 GF 172 162 P00D01.02 Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation Makes funds appropriated for minimum wage rate enforcement contingent on legislation. 6 312,122 GF 295 R00A02.06 Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) – Aid to Education Makes funds contingent on legislation enacting prekindergarten expansion. 4,300,000 GF 332 297 S00A24.01 Department of Housing and Community Development Makes funds appropriated for a homeless demonstration project contingent on legislation. 200,000 GF 794 794 Attachment C xxviii Items in Fiscal 201 5 Budget Contingent on Enactment of Legislation Budget Code Agency Contingency Language Positions Amount Fund Senate Bill House Bill T00G00 Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED ) Establishes that DBED may expend funding for grants to cultural organizations to supplement the Film Production Activity Tax Credit program, contingent on enactment of the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act (BRFA) of 2014 . 2,500,000 GF 172 162 Statewide Statewide Makes a reduction to deficiency supplemental retirement contributions contingent on enactment of the BRFA of 2014. A schedule of reductions is due by June 15, 2014. 174,160,000 12,295,546 8,770,214 GF SF FF 172 162 Section 20 Statewide Makes a reduction to supplemental retirement contributions contingent on enactment of the BRFA of 2014 . A schedule of reductions is due by June 15, 2014. 176,515,776 12,459,356 8,258,002 GF SF FF 172 162 Attachment C xxix Items in Fiscal 201 5 Budget Contingent on Review by the Legislative Policy Committee or Budget Committees Budget Code Agency Contingency Language/Narrative Positions Amount Fund D15A05.16 Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention (GOCCP ) Restricts funds until a report is submitted by November 15, 2014, evaluating the service needs of homicide victims and interim and final reports are submitted by January 1, 2015 , and May 15, 2015, respectively, indicating the distribution of Victims of Crime grants. The budget committees shall have 45 days to review and comment. $100,000 GF D38I01.01 State Board of Election (SBE) Restricts funds until the Office of Legislative Audits (OLA ) indicates that repeat audit findings have been resolved. The report is due 45 days before the release of funds. 250,000 GF D38I01.01 SBE Restricts funds until SBE submits a report that describes actions taken to keep voter wait times under 30 minutes in the 2014 elections, plans to keep wait times under 30 minutes in future elections, and plans to implement a system to measure wai t times beginning with the 2016 elections. T he report is due by January 15, 2015, and the budget and policy comm ittees shall have 45 days to review and comment. 25,000 GF Attachment C xxx Items in Fiscal 201 5 Budget Contingent on Review by the Legislative Policy Committee or Budget Committees Budget Code Agency Contingency Language/Narrative Positions Amount Fund D78Y01 Maryland Health Benefit Exchange (MHBE ) Restricts funds until M HBE submits the first of fiscal 2015 q uarterly budget reports, due 30 days after the end of e ach quarter beginning with July 1,2014, and bimonthly reports on the progress in remediating/ replacing the MHBE Eligibility System, due 15 days after the end of each bimon thly period beginning with July 1, 2014. The budget committees shall have 45 days to review and comment. 1,000,000 SF E00A04.01 Comptroller of Maryland – Revenue Administration Division Restricts funds until OLA indicates that repeat audit findings have been resolved. The report is due 45 days before the release of funds. 100,000 GF E50C00.01 State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT ) Restricts funds until OLA indicates that repeat audit findings have been resolved. The report is due 45 days before the release of funds. 100,000 GF H00D01.01 Department of General Services ( DGS ) – Office of Procurement and Logistics Restricts funds until OLA indicates that repeat audit findings have been resolved. The report is due 45 days before the release of funds. 100,000 GF Attachment C xxxi Items in Fiscal 201 5 Budget Contingent on Review by the Legislative Policy Committee or Budget Committees Budget Code Agency Contingency Language/Narrative Positions Amount Fund J00 Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT ) Requires MDOT to notify the budget committees of proposed changes to the transportation capital program, with the submission of the draft and final Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) . Additionally, notification is required as needed throughout the budget year if certain changes to projects are made. Reports are due 45 days prior to the release of funds, as needed. J00 MDOT Prohibits MDOT from adding additional regular positions and contractual full -time equivalents without review and comment by the budget committees. J00 MDOT Prohibits MDOT from using transportation funds for uses other than transportation -related purposes exceeding $250,000 without review and comment by the budget committees. J00A01.02 MDOT – Operating Grants -in-Aid Specifies a certain level of special funds that may be expended for operating grants in aid unless a report is submitted to the budget committees. J00A01.03 MDOT – Facilities and Capital Equipment Prohibits MDOT from expending funds for any system preservation or minor projects in excess of $500,000 that is not c urrently included in the fiscal 2014 -2019 CTP without review and comment by the budget committees. Attachment C xxxii Items in Fiscal 201 5 Budget Contingent on Review by the Legislative Policy Committee or Budget Committees Budget Code Agency Contingency Language/Narrative Positions Amount Fund J00A01.03 MDOT – Facilities and Capital Equipment Restricts funds for the Baltimore Rail Intermodal Facility until MDOT submits an environmental report on the project and enters into a memorandum of understanding (MOU ) with community groups outlining how negative impacts will be mitigated. If MDOT is unabl e to reach agreement by October 1, 2014, it may report on its efforts to obtain a release of funds. The budget committees shall have 45 days to review and comment. J00A04 MDOT – Debt Service Requirements Limits the amount of nontraditional debt outstanding at the end of fiscal 2015 to $726,610,000, unless a report is submitted to the budget committees by MDOT providing justification for increasing the amount of nontraditional debt out standing. The report is due 45 days prior to the publication of a preliminary official statement. J00H01.05 MDOT – Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) Restricts funds for the Baltimore Red Line until MTA submits a report by July 1, 2014, on the expected contributions by Baltimore City and Baltimore County toward construction of the Baltimore Red Line light rail project. The committees shall have 45 days to review and comment. 100,000 SF Attachment C xxxiii Items in Fiscal 201 5 Budget Contingent on Review by the Legislative Policy Committee or Budget Committees Budget Code Agency Contingency Language/Narrative Positions Amount Fund J00H01.06 MDOT – MTA Restricts grants and funds for any new regional transit agency until MDO T submits a report by August 1, 2014, on overall costs of a new regional transit entity to the State, local governments , and the public. The budget committees shall have 30 days to review and comment. L00 Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA ) Restricts funds for final development and submission of phosphorus management tool regulations until MDA submits a full economic analysis of the impact of the proposed regulations on the State’s Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts and on a person who is required to have a nutrient and management plan for nitrogen and phosphorus. The report is due 45 days prior to the release of funds. L00A11.01 MDA Restricts funds until OLA indicates that repeat audit findings have been resolved. The report is due 45 days before the release of funds. 100,000 GF L00A12.13 MDA Restricts funds for the Tobacco Transition Program until the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commissio n submits a report by September 15, 2014, on coordination with other food hubs, initiatives, and centers. The budget committees shall have 45 days to review and comment. 100,000 SF Attachment C xxxiv Items in Fiscal 201 5 Budget Contingent on Review by the Legislative Policy Committee or Budget Committees Budget Code Agency Contingency Language/Narrative Positions Amount Fund M00A01.01 Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH ) – Office of the Secretary Restricts funds until D HMH submits a report by October 1, 2014, detailing its use of a specified procurement provision in the past 15 years. The budget committees shall have 45 days to review and comment. 100,000 GF M00K01.01 DHMH – Deputy Secretary for Behavioral Health and Disabilities Restricts funds until DHMH collects various data and submits a report by November 15, 2014 , that indicates recommendations to improve treatment and service options for court -involved individuals with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and substance abuse disorders. The budget committees shall have 45 days to review and comment. 100,000 GF M00K02 DHMH – Behavioral Health Administration Restricts funding to implement a program of outpatient civil commitment until DHMH submits a report detailing the specifics of the program. The report is due 45 days before the release of funds. M00M01.01 DHMH – Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) Restricts funds until DHMH reports, as part of its performance measures with the annual budget submission, the percentage of individuals in DDA’s Community Services Program who are being serv ed through the Home and Community -Based Services Waiver. The budget c ommittees shall have 45 days to review and comment. 250,000 GF Attachment C xxxv Items in Fiscal 201 5 Budget Contingent on Review by the Legislative Policy Committee or Budget Committees Budget Code Agency Contingency Language/Narrative Positions Amount Fund M00M01.01 DHMH – DDA Restricts funds until OLA indicates that repeat audit findings have been resolved. The report is due 45 days before the release of funds. 500,000 GF M00Q01.01 DHMH – Medical Care Programs Administration (Medicaid) Restricts funds unti l DHMH submits a report by June 1, 2014 , that clarifies the clinical and financial management responsibilities of the Behavioral Health and Medicaid administrations in the new service delivery system and identifies opportunities for stakeholders to be part of the transition process. The budget committees shall have 45 days to review and comment. 100,000 GF M00Q01.01 DHMH – Medica id Restricts funds u ntil DHMH submits by December 1, 2014, either confirmation that DHMH has made an application for a new waiver or the modification of an existing waiver to cover children with Prader -Willi Syndrome or a report as to why DHMH is not submitting such an application. The budget committees shall have 45 days to review and comment. 100,000 GF Q00 Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) Restricts expenditure of funds at DPSCS pending a report due November 1, 2014 , on various security issues at Baltimore City Detention Center. 600,000 GF Attachment C xxxvi Items in Fiscal 201 5 Budget Contingent on Review by the Legislative Policy Committee or Budget Committees Budget Code Agency Contingency Language/Narrative Positions Amount Fund Q00A02.03 DPSCS – Office of the Secretary Restricts expenditure of funds at DPSCS pending a report due November 1, 2014 , on updated information regarding the Public Safety Compact. 100,000 GF Q00A02.03 DPSCS – Office of the Secretary Restricts expenditure of funds at DPSCS pending a report due June 30, 2015 , on implementation and outcomes of re -entry mediation. 100,000 GF Q00S01.01 DPSCS – General Administration Restricts expenditure of funds at DPSCS pending a report due May 15, 2015 , from OLA determining that repeat audit findings have been corrected. 200,000 GF Q00T03.01 DPSCS – Community Supervision – Central Restricts expenditure of funds at DPSCS pending a report due May 15, 2015 , on a time study of community supervision agent caseloads and a proposed staffing plan. 200,000 GF R00A01.01 Maryland State Department of Education ( MSDE ) Restricts funds pending a report due on November 1, 2014, on PARCC assessment field test and local school system readiness. 1,000,000 GF R00A01.01 MSDE – Headquarters Restricts expenditure of funds until MSDE submits a report due August 1, 2014 , on baseline data for performance goals for incentive payments for the State Superintendent. 50,000 GF Attachment C xxxvii Items in Fiscal 201 5 Budget Contingent on Review by the Legislative Policy Committee or Budget Committees Budget Code Agency Contingency Language/Narrative Positions Amount Fund R00A01 .04 MSDE – Division of Accountability, Assessment and Data Systems Restricts expendit ure of funds at MSDE pending a report due Ju ly 1, 2014 , on Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) cost estimates and written agreements between the State and PARCC Inc. 10,000,000 GF R00A02 MSDE – Aid to Education Restricts transfer funds from program R00A02 Aid to Education to other budgetary unit until reviewed by the budget committees. Any report is due 45 days before the release of funds. R30B27 Coppin State University (CSU) and OLA Restricts funds until OLA submits a report on the status of corrective actions related to the most recent fiscal compliance audit. The report is due 45 days before the release of funds. 100,000 CUF R62I00 Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) Restricts $100,000 at MHEC pending receipt of a report on recommendati ons to improve the State’s need -based financial aid programs. 100,000 GF R62I00.01 MHEC Restricts funds until OLA submits a report on the status of corrective actions related to the most recent fiscal compliance audit. The report is due 45 days before the release of funds. 100,000 GF R62I00.07 MHEC Restricts expenditure of funds until MHEC submits a report due July 1, 2014 , on how enhancement funds for historically black colleges and universities will be spent. 4,900,000 GF Attachment C xxxviii Items in Fiscal 201 5 Budget Contingent on Review by the Legislative Policy Committee or Budget Committees Budget Code Agency Contingency Language/Narrative Positions Amount Fund R75T00 Higher Education – CSU and OLA Restricts funds until OLA submits a report on the status of corrective actions related to the most recent fiscal compliance audit. The report is due 45 days before the release of funds. 100,000 GF Section 39 Department of State Police (DSP) Restricts a portion of funds until DSP submits the Crime in Maryland, 2013 Uniform Crime Report. This report is due 45 days prior to the expenditure of funds. 1,000,000 GF Section 40 DoIT and DHMH Restricts funds until DoIT and DHMH submit documentation on the Medicaid Enterprise Restructuring Project (MERP). The documentation is due prior to the expenditures on the MERP development. DoIT must also provide quarterly MERP progress reports beginning July 15, 2014 . Section 41 Department of Human Resources (DHR) and MSDE Restricts funds pending a report on the transition of childcare subsidy eligibility determination from DHR to MSDE. An interim report is due by July 1, 2014, and a follow -up report is due by December 1, 2014. 200,000 GF Attachment C xxxix Items in Fiscal 201 5 Budget – Funds Restricted for Another Purpose Budget Code Agency Contingency Language/Narrative Positions Amount Fund C00A Judiciary Restricts funds in the Judiciary to be used to pay attorneys required to provide representation at initial appearances before District Court commissioners consistent with the holding of the Court of Appeals in DeWolfe v. Richmond . $10,000,000 GF D13A13.07 Maryland Energy Administration Restricts funds in the Strategic Energy Investment Fund to be used instead for the Net Zero Homes Program in the Department of Housing and Community Development . 1,500,000 SF H00G01.01 Department of General Services (DGS ) Allows funds for the statewide Critical Maintenance Program to also be used for information technology projects within DGS. 5,000,000 GF Q00S01.01 Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services – Operations Restricts a portion of this appropriation to be transferred by budget amendment to the Comptroller of Maryland for reconciling inmate accounts. 100,000 GF R00A02.13 Maryland State Department of Education – Aid to Education Restricts a portion of the appropriation for the Early College Innovation Fund to be transferred by budget amendment to local school systems meeting certain enrollment and funding criteria. 595,085 GF R62I00.07 Maryland Higher Education Commission Restricts the St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) Stabilization Grant to be used only for the purpose of a tuition buydown at SMCM. 1,500,0 00 GF Attachment C xl Items in Fiscal 201 5 Budget – Funds Restricted for Another Purpose Budget Code Agency Contingency Language/Narrative Positions Amount Fund T00F00.23 Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED) Restricts a portion of the appropriation for the Maryland Economic Development Assistance Authority and Fund to be transferred by budget amendment to the Maryland Technology Development Corporation for the Cybersecurity Investment Fund. 1,000,000 GF T00F00.03 DBED – Division of Business and Enterprise Development Restricts a portion of the appropriation for the Maryland Tourism Development Board to provide a grant to the Maryland Academy of Sciences. 450,000 GF Attachment C xli Items in Fiscal 201 5 Budget – Other Restrictions/Contingencies/Reports Budget Code Agency Contingency Language/Narrative Positions Amount Fund C00A00.03 Judiciary Requires the Judiciary to submit a study and recommendations to reduce the civil asbestos case backlog in Balt imore City by November 1, 2014. C00A00.09 Judiciary Requires the Judiciary to submit a report on expected efficiencies and fiscal savings from the Maryland Elect ronic Court project by Nove mber 1, 2014. C00A00.09 Judiciary Expresses legislative intent on allocation and disbursement of funds for representation at initial appearances. C90G00.01 Public Service Commission (PSC) Requires PSC to submit a report by December 1, 2014, on the outcome of the review of energy assistance programs in Maryland. C96J Uninsured Employers’ Fund (UEF ) Requires UEF to submit an actuarial study on UEF’s fund balance by September 1, 2014. D05E01.10 Board of Public Works Requires the Maryland Zoological Society to submit a report by November 1, 2014, containing audited financial statements for fiscal 2014 and monthly reports on attendance figures for fiscal 2015. D13A13.08 Maryland Energy Administration Expresses intent that funds be used for back -up emergency generation at fuel stations and emergency shelters. $1,700,000 SF Attachment C xlii Items in Fiscal 201 5 Budget – Other Restrictions/Contingencies/Reports Budget Code Agency Contingency Language/Narrative Positions Amount Fund D15A05.16 Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention (GOCCP ) Requires GOCCP to submit a report on the grant award process, including the process utilized for awarding emergency grants and distributing unexpected revenue, by November 30, 2014. D15A05.16 GOCCP Requires GOCCP to submit a report by December 1, 2014 , evaluating the grant award process for State’s Attorney offices and indicating whether the State should have a formal role in funding local State’s Attorney offices. D17B Historic St. Mary’s City Commission (HSMCC ) Requires HSMCC to submit a report by December 1, 2014 , on its current and future educational outreach programs and promotion of regional heritage tourism. D18A18.01 Governor’s Office for Children ( GOC ) Requires GOC to submit a report by December 15, 2014 , on out-of-home placements containing specified data, entries, and costs. D26A Maryland Department of Aging (MDOA ) Restricts funds for Senior Care, Senior Center Operating Fund, Vulnerable Adults, and the Ombudsmen to those purposes. 9,456,289 466,361 GF FF Attachment C xliii Items in Fiscal 201 5 Budget – Other Restrictions/Contingencies/Reports Budget Code Agency Contingency Language/Narrative Positions Amount Fund D26A07.01 MDOA Requires MDOA to submit a report by September 1, 2014, on formula funding for local Area Agencies on Aging, changes made to the allocation of Senior Care funds, and an accounting of funds used for the 2012 Innovations on Aging Exposition and Conference. D50H01.06 Military Department – Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA ) Requires MEMA to submit a report by January 31, 2015 , comparing emergency training and exercises conducted versus agency objectives. D53T Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS ) Requires MIEMSS to submit a report on back -up commercial air ambulance services by December 1, 2014. D60A Maryland Sta te Archives (MSA ), Department of General Services (DGS ), and Department of Information Technology (DoIT) Requires MSA and DGS to submit a report by June 30, 2015, indicating steps necessary to reach electronic creation, maintenance, and management of State records. Attachment C xliv Items in Fiscal 201 5 Budget – Other Restrictions/Contingencies/Reports Budget Code Agency Contingency Language/Narrative Positions Amount Fund D90U Canal Place Preservation and Development Authority (CPPDA) and DGS Requires the Maryland Heritage Area Authority and DGS to submit a report by December 31, 2014, on alternatives to State ownership of CPPDA’s property. E75D00.02 State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (SLGCA) Requires SLGCA to submit by June 1, 2014 , an estimate of the savings to the State that can be expected due to the transfer of video lottery terminals (VLT) from State ownership to casino ownership, including an accounting of all VLT machines by facility. F10A02.02 DBM – Office of Personnel Services and Benefits Requires DBM to submit a report by February 1, 2015 , on subsidized health insurance for contractual employees under the Affordable Care Act, indicating the process used to determine eligibility, the number of contractual em ployees who signed up for health insurance, and an updated cost estimate. F50B04.01 DoIT Requires DoIT to dev elop and submit with the fiscal 2016 budget Managing for Results (MFR ) performance measures regarding the extent to which agencies are expanding the number of services offered on the Internet, as well as quality and ease of use for websites. Attachment C xlv Items in Fiscal 201 5 Budget – Other Restrictions/Contingencies/Reports Budget Code Agency Contingency Language/Narrative Positions Amount Fund F50B04.01 DoIT Requires DoIT to dev elop and submit with the fiscal 2016 budget MFR performance measures related to cyber security efforts. G20J01.01 State Retirement Agency (SRA ) Requires SRA to submit a report by December 1, 2014 , with findings and recommendations regarding alternatives to current practices related to the selection of representatives of active and retired members to serve on the board of trustees. H00G01.01 DGS Requires DGS to submit a report by November 1, 2014 , outlining the State’s energy conservation efforts. J00A01.03 Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT ) Directs that transportation grants to municipalities be allocated the same way as Highway User Revenues. 16,000,000 SF J00A01.03 MDOT Allocates funding for pothole repair to the counties and Baltimore City. 10,000,000 SF J00A04 MDOT – Debt Service Requirements Limits maximum debt outstanding for fiscal 2015 at $2,530,255,000. J00A04 MDOT – Debt Service Requirements Requires MDOT to submit information on nontraditional debt outstanding and anticipated debt service payments. The report is due with the annual September and January MDOT financial forecasts. Attachment C xlvi Items in Fiscal 201 5 Budget – Other Restrictions/Contingencies/Reports Budget Code Agency Contingency Language/Narrative Positions Amount Fund J00D00.02 MDOT – Maryland Port Administration (MPA) Requires MDOT to submit a status report by November 1, 2014, summarizing the status of the Baltimore Rail Intermodal Facility project. If MDOT or CSX decide not to move forward with the project, within 45 of days of the project ending , MDOT is required to submit a report detail ing the impact to the State and what alternatives may be pursued. J00D00.02 MDOT – MPA Requires MPA to submit a report by November 1, 2014, discussing the plan for dredging public and private terminals by November 1, 2014. J00D00.02 MDOT – MPA Requires MDOT and MPA to conduct a study and submit a report by October 1, 2014 , on the feasibility and commercial viability of the proposed capacity recovery project at Cox Creek prior to initiating a public -private partnership process. J00H01.05 MDOT – Maryland Transit Administration Requires MDOT to submit a report by January 1, 2015 , examining how the transportation conditions at National Harbor have changed with the addition of the casino license award and refine a purpose and need statement for a transit solution. Attachment C xlvii Items in Fiscal 201 5 Budget – Other Restrictions/Contingencies/Reports Budget Code Agency Contingency Language/Narrative Positions Amount Fund J00I00.02 MDOT – Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) Requires MAA to submit a report by December 1, 2014, on its outreach to small businesses, the number of Small Business Reserve (SBR) contracts awarded in the last five years, the average turnaround time of SBR bids and contracts, and suggested areas for improvement in the SBR program. K00A03.01 Department of Natural Resources (DNR ) – Wildlife and Heritage Service Requires DNR to submit a report by December 31, 2014 , indicating actions that DNR will take to reduce deer populations to acceptable levels. M00A01.01 Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH ) – Executive Direction Requires DHMH to submit a report by October 1, 2014, detailing federal audits and repeat findings, the department’s response and any actions taken in response to those findings, and any response from the federal government to those plans or actions taken for the period fiscal 2010 through 2014. M00A01.01 DHMH – Executive Direction Requires DHMH to submit a report by November 1, 2014 , to make recommendations on ways to address any identified barriers to obstetrical care. Attachment C xlviii Items in Fiscal 201 5 Budget – Other Restrictions/Contingencies/Reports Budget Code Agency Contingency Language/Narrative Positions Amount Fund M00B01.03 DHMH – Regulatory Services Requires DHMH to submit reports, on a quarterly basis, indicating the Office of Health Care Quality’s inspection levels for entities under the agency’s purview. The reports are due 15 days after the end of each quarter. M00F03 DHMH – Prevention and Health Promotion Administration Requires DH MH to submit reports, on a semi -annual basis, indicating sexually transmitted infection rates by specified demographics, as well as adopted or necessary programmatic, technological, or other changes. The first report is due October 1, 2014. M00L01.01 DHMH – Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) Requires DHMH to submit a report by October 1, 2014 , on anti -stigma education best practices, the current application of those best practices, and the cost of developing a statewide model anti -stigma education program. M00L01.01 DHMH – BHA Requires DHMH to provide specified data on treatment capacity for youth with heroin -related addiction issues by November 1, 2014. M00M01.01 DHMH – Developmental Disabilities Administration Requires DHMH to submit quarterly reports on the number of new individuals placed into services from specified categories within the Community Services Program, the number of requests for service change, and the costs associated with changes in se rvices. The reports are due 30 days after the end of each quarter. Attachment C xlix Items in Fiscal 201 5 Budget – Other Restrictions/Contingencies/Reports Budget Code Agency Contingency Language/Narrative Positions Amount Fund M00Q01.03 DHMH – Medical Care Programs Administration (Medicaid) Restricts funds for the purpose of Medical Care Provider Reimbursements to that purpos e with limited exceptions. M00Q01.03 DHMH – Medicaid Requires DHMH to submit a report that re -visits its value -based purchasing program allocation methodology so that managed care organizations with more negative outcomes than positive outcomes cannot achieve payments under the program. The report is due October 1, 201 4, and any change proposed should be implemented for the calendar 2015 value -based purchasing program. M00Q01.03 DHMH – Medicaid Requires DHM H to submit a report by October 1, 2014 , that details its progress on the development of the Independent Review Organization program and recommendations that necessitate legislative action to enact the program in fiscal 2016. M00Q01.10 DHMH – Medicaid Restricts funds for behavioral health provider reimbursements to that purpose, with limited exceptions. MEMSOF Maryland Emergency Medical System Operations Fund Requires Office of Legislative Audits to review and report by January 1, 2015 , actual Maryland State Police Aviation Command mission data for fiscal 2006 through 2013 to determine its accuracy. Attachment C l Items in Fiscal 201 5 Budget – Other Restrictions/Contingencies/Reports Budget Code Agency Contingency Language/Narrative Positions Amount Fund N00A01.04 Department of Human Resources (DHR ) – Office of the Secretary Restricts funds for the Maryland Legal Services Program to be used only for that purpose. $9,810,545 GF N00A01.04 DHR – Office of the Secretary Restricts deficiency funds for the Maryland Legal Services Program to be used only for that purpose. 2,130,852 GF N00B00.04 DHR – Social Services Administration (SSA) Restricts funds to be used only for a study of reunifications of children with their parents after entering the foster care system and requires DHR to submit a report on factors leading to successful reunifications. An interim report is due by December 1, 2014, and a final report is due by April 15, 2015. 150,000 GF N00B00.04 DHR – SSA Requires DHR to submit a report by November 24, 2014 , on caseload data and filled positions assigned by jurisdiction for specified caseload types. N00B00.04 DHR – SSA Requires DHR to submit a report on survivor and disability benefits for children in foster care. A report is due by October 15, 2014. N00G00.01 DHR – Local Department Operations Restricts funds for foster care payments to that use only or for transfer to N00G00.03 Child Welfare Services. 324,561,299 GF Attachment C li Items in Fiscal 201 5 Budget – Other Restrictions/Contingencies/Reports Budget Code Agency Contingency Language/Narrative Positions Amount Fund N00G00.02 DHR – Local Department Operations Requires DHR to submit a re port by December 1, 2014 , on staffing levels of local Family Investment Administration employees. N00G00.03 DHR – Local Department Operations Restricts funds for child welfare services to that use only or for transfer to N00G00.01 Foster Care Maintenance Payments. 141,570,331 GF N00G0.06 DHR – Local Department Operations Requires DHR to submit a report by December 1, 2014 , on the effectiveness of substance abuse programs on Temporary Cash Assistance recipients. N00I00.04 DHR and University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) Requires DHR and the UMB School of Social Work to continue to annually produce the Life After Welfare study. A report is due by December 1, 2014. N00I00.06 DHR – Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) Requires DHR to submit a report on the 1 5th of each month beginn ing in August 2014 through June 2015 on OHEP’s application processing times. N00I00.06 DHR – OHEP and Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Requires DHR and DHCD to submit a report by November 15, 2014 , on effects of the energy efficiency program on energy assistance participants. Attachment C lii Items in Fiscal 201 5 Budget – Other Restrictions/Contingencies/Reports Budget Code Agency Contingency Language/Narrative Positions Amount Fund Q00A02 Department of Public Services and Correctional Services ( DPSCS ) – Office of the Secretary and Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) Requires DPSCS and DJS to submit a report by October 31, 2015 , on service provision for youthful offenders who transfer out of DJS facilities, but ma y not receive necessary support in DPSCS facilities. Q00C01.01 DPSCS – Maryland Parole Commission Requires DPSCS to s ubmit a report by November 1, 2014 , on parole releases in relation to parole eligibility dates. Q00N00.01 DPSCS – Maryland Commission on Correctional Standards (MCCS) Requires DPSCS to submit a report by December 1, 2014 , on an evaluation of MCCS standards and the schedule for accreditation from the American Correctional Association. Q00Q DPSCS – Operations Requires D PSCS to submit a report by July 15, 2014 , on 15 Position Identification Numbers and other information for positions abolished in the budget. R00A01.01 Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) – Headquarters Requires MSDE to submit a report by December 16, 2014, and annually thereafter, on loaned educator contracts. Attachment C liii Items in Fiscal 201 5 Budget – Other Restrictions/Contingencies/Reports Budget Code Agency Contingency Language/Narrative Positions Amount Fund R00A01.01 MSDE – Headquarters Restricts $50,000 for incentive payments to that purpose only. 50,000 GF R00A01 MSDE – Headquarters Requires MSDE to submit a report by November 1, 2014 , on State B oard and local school board meetings on Common Core implementation. R00A02.01 MSDE – Aid to Education Requires MSDE to submit a report by December 31, 2014 , on nonrecurring costs that do not count toward maintenance of effort. R00A02.01 MSDE – Aid to Education Restricts foundation aid to the Worcester County Board of Education to revert to the general fund if a State payment is made to BEKA Industries, Inc. 280,000 GF R00A02 MSDE – Aid to Education Requires MSDE to submit a report by December 1, 2014 , on college and career counseling. R00A02 MSDE – Aid to Education Restricts funds for the Digital Learning Innovation Fund only for local education agencies in need of funding for transitioning to digital learning. 3,500,000 GF R00A04.01 Children’s Cabinet Interagency Fund Expresses intent that the funds be allocated to Youth Services Bureaus. 1,823,709 GF R13M Morgan State University (MSU) Requires MSU to submit a report by September 30, 2014 , on the financial sustainability of its intercollegiate athletics program. Attachment C liv Items in Fiscal 201 5 Budget – Other Restrictions/Contingencies/Reports Budget Code Agency Contingency Language/Narrative Positions Amount Fund R13M MSU Requires MSU to s ubmit a report by December 15, 2014 , on integrated planning and advising services. R30B00 University System of Maryland (USM) Requires USM to submit a report by September 1, 2014 , on progress toward meeting certain performance metrics. R30B26 USM Office Requires USM, with Baltimore City Community College, the University of Baltimore, and Coppin State University , to submit a report by November 1, 2014 , on enhancing collaboration among Baltimore City institutions. R62I00 Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC ) Requires MHEC to submit a report by December 15, 2014, and annually thereafter, on best practices and progress toward the 55% completion goal. R62I00 MHEC Requires MHEC to submit a report by December 1, 2014 , on recommendations to improve need -based State student financial aid programs. R62I00 MHEC and Maryland Association of Community Colleges (MACC) Requires MHEC and MACC to submit a report by December 1, 2014 , on how to sustain course redesign momentum at community colleges. R62I00 MHEC Requires MHE C to submit a report by October 1, 2014 , on unmet financial need and student success. Attachment C lv Items in Fiscal 201 5 Budget – Other Restrictions/Contingencies/Reports Budget Code Agency Contingency Language/Narrative Positions Amount Fund R62I00 MHEC Requires MHE C to submit a report by October 15, 2014, and annually thereafter, on outcomes by cohort of students participating in Access and Success programs. R62I00 MHEC Requires MHEC to submit a report by September 1, 2014 , on prepari ng to implement the Performance -based Funding Model. R75T00 Higher Education Expresses intent that Baltimore City Community College expend no funds to demolish the Bard Building. R75T00 Higher Education – USM Restricts funds to support the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute. $8,044,322 SF R75T00 Higher Education – USM , MACC , and MSDE Requires USM, MACC, and MSDE to submit a report by December 1, 2014 , on expanding the Achieving Collegiate Excellence and Success program. Attachment C lvi Items in Fiscal 201 5 Budget – Other Restrictions/Contingencies/Reports Budget Code Agency Contingency Language/Narrative Positions Amount Fund R75T00 Higher Education – USM , MSDE , MSU , Maryland Independent College and University Association (MICUA ), MACC , and SMCM Requires USM, MSDE, MSU, MICUA, MACC, and SMCM to submit a report by December 1, 2014 , on aligning teacher preparation programs with the Maryland College and Career Ready Standards. R75T00 Higher Education – MHEC Requires MHEC to submit a report by December 15, 2014 , on institutional aid, Pell awards, and loan data by expected family contribution for each public and independent higher education institution. R75T00 Higher Education – USM , MSU , and SMCM Requires USM, MSU, and SMCM to submit a report by December 15, 2014 , on instructional faculty workloads. R95C Baltimore City Community College (BCCC) and DoIT Requires BCCC and DoIT to submit a report by December 15, 2014 , on progress toward implementing Enterprise Resource Planning information technology at BCCC. Attachment C lvii Items in Fiscal 201 5 Budget – Other Restrictions/Contingencies/Reports Budget Code Agency Contingency Language/Narrative Positions Amount Fund S00 DHCD Expresses intent that DHCD may not use funds for non-veterans for a homeless project at Perry Point VA Medical Center. T00G00 Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED ) – Division of Business and Enterprise Development , State Highway Administration (SHA ), Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE ), and Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation ( DLLR ) Requires DBED, with SHA, MDE, and DLLR, to submit a report by December 15, 2014 , on customer service improvements. V00D00.01 DJS – Office of the Secretary Requires DJS to submit a report by October 1, 2014 , on the creation of a centralized hiring process. V00D02.01 DJS and DBM Requires DJS and DBM to submit a report by November 1, 2014 , on improving direct care employee retention. Attachment C lviii Items in Fiscal 201 5 Budget – Other Restrictions/Contingencies/Reports Budget Code Agency Contingency Language/Narrative Positions Amount Fund V00E01.01 DJS – Residential and Community Operations Requires DJS to submit a report by March 15, 2015 , on utilization of alternative to detention programming. W00A01.02 Department of State Police (DSP) – Maryland State Police Restricts funds for vehicle and vehicle equipment purchasing to that purpose only. 7,000,000 SF W00A01 DSP and Maryland Coordination and Analysis Center (MCAC) Requires DSP and MCAC to submit a report by October 1, 2014 , on certain State resources allocated to MCAC. W00A01 DSP and MCAC Requires DSP and MCAC t o submit a report by October 1, 2014 , on providing license plate reader data for calendar 2013. W00A01 DSP Requires DSP to submit an interim report by December 31, 2014 , and a final report by June 30, 2015 , on cannabimimetic agent enforcement. W00A01 DSP Requires DS P to submit a report by October 1, 2014 , on the effectiveness of shell casing identification requirements. Attachment C lix Items in Fiscal 201 5 Budget – Other Restrictions/Contingencies/Reports Budget Code Agency Contingency Language/Narrative Positions Amount Fund Section 17 DBM Requires funds in restricted Comptroller Objects to be recorded in a new structure of accounts in each agency’s budget system to provide better information during agency closeout. Section 21 Higher Education Requires across -the-board reductions to the Executive Branch to be applied to public higher education, unless stated otherwise. Section 22 Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance Company (CEIC) Requires CEIC to submit monthly reports beginning on July 1, 2014, reporting on the status of the ledger control account. Section 23 DBM Require s DBM to submit with the fiscal 2016 budget a reporting of federal monies received by the State. Section 24 DBM Establishes policies under which federal funds shall be used in the State budget. Section 25 DBM Requires DBM to submit a report on indirect costs and disallows waivers of statewide cost recovery, requiring recovered funds only be transferred to the general fund. Section 26 DBM Requires DBM to include a forecast of the impact of the executive budget proposal on the long -term fiscal condition of the general fund, Transportation Trust Fund, and higher education current unrestricted fund accounts in the executive budget books. Attachment C lx Items in Fiscal 201 5 Budget – Other Restrictions/Contingencies/Reports Budget Code Agency Contingency Language/Narrative Positions Amount Fund Section 27 DBM Requires DBM to submit budget data and organizational charts to the Department of Legislative Services with the allowance. Section 28 DBM Requires DBM to submit a consolidated report on all interagency agreements in excess of $100,000. This report is due by December 1, 2014. Section 29 DBM Establishes a policy under which funds can be appropriated by budget amendment. Section 30 DHMH , MSDE , and DHR Requires DHMH, MSDE, and DHR to submit reports on appropriations and disbursements on November 1, 2014; March 1, 2015; and June 1, 2015. Section 31 DBM Restricts payment of executive salaries in certain circumstances related to appointments. Section 32 DBM Restricts the number of new positions that may be created, and requires DBM to submit a report by June 30, 2015, on the statu s of positions created with non-State funding sources during fiscal 2011 through 2015. Section 33 DBM Requires DBM to submit a report by July 14, 2014, on the total number of full -time equivalent positions on June 30 and July 1, 2014. Requires additional reports, as needed, on the creation, transfer, or abolition of regular positions. Attachment C lxi Items in Fiscal 201 5 Budget – Other Restrictions/Contingencies/Reports Budget Code Agency Contingency Language/Narrative Positions Amount Fund Section 34 DBM Requires DBM to submit reports on executive pay plan positions. T hese reports are due by July 15, 2014; October 1 5, 2014; January 1 5, 2015; and April 15, 2015. Section 35 Statewide Prohibits State employees from being moved into positions that were abolished in the budget. Section 36 DBM Requires DBM to submit an accounting of the employee and retiree health plan revenues and expendit ures with the Governor’s fiscal 2016 allowance. Section 37 DBM , DNR , and MDE Expresses intent that DBM, DNR, and MDE provide summa ries with the Governor’s fiscal 2016 allowance of Chesapeake Bay restoration fund expenditu res and a plan for tracking two -year milestone funding. Section 38 DBM Requires DBM to provide a report with the Governor’s fiscal 2016 budget on revenue assumptions and Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative auction revenue. Attachment C lxii Items in Fiscal 201 5 Budget – Other Restrictions/Contingencies/Reports Budget Code Agency Contingency Language/Narrative Positions Amount Fund Section 42 Maryland Department of Planning , DNR , Mary land Department of Agriculture , MDE , and DBM Requests a report by December 1, 2014, on historical and projected Chesapeake Bay restoration spending. Section 43 DBM Requires a report on the allocation of 150 positions to be abolished by July 1, 2014. Section 44 DHMH Expresses intent that DHMH develop a method to reimburse community providers for lost income due to weather -related closures. A report is due within 30 days of the end of fiscal 2014 and 2015. Section 45 DBM Restricts funds in the Revenue Stabilization Accounts from being transferred to the General Fund. Attachment C B75 General Assembly of Maryland Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 1 Supplemental Budget No. 1 Add the following language : DEPARTMENT OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES 76. B75A01.04 Office of the Exec utive Director Health Insurance In addition to the appropriations shown on page 2 of the printed bill (first reading file bill), to provide funds for health insurance consistent with actions taken in the Executive budget to offset reductions taken in fiscal 2014. Funds may be transferred to other programs in the General Assembly of Maryland and the Department of Legislative Services. Object .01 Salaries, Wages, and Fringe Benefits 423,840 General Fund Appropriati on 423,840 Explanation: Consistent with actions taken for the Executive Branch, additional funds for health insurance are provided in fiscal 2015. An additional action is taken to reduce funding for health insurance in fiscal 2014. The funds may be transferred to other programs in the General Assembly of Maryland and the Department of Legislative Services. Attachment C C00A Judiciary Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 2 Budget Amendments Add the following language : Provided that 19 positions are abolished and a $1,945,511 General Fund reduction is made for new judges. Explanation: This action reduces general funds for new judges which were not authorized through separate legislation. The amount includes 19 new positions as well as 2 contractual bailiff full -time equivalents and supply costs, which would h ave supported the creation of 5 circuit court and 2 District Court judges. Add the foll owing language : Further provided that $10,000,000 of the General Fund appropriation may not be expended for its intended purpose, but instead may only be expended for the purpose of providing attorneys for required representation at initial appearances b efore District Court commissioners consistent with the holding of the Court of Appeals in DeWolfe v. Richmond. Any funds not expended for this purpose shall revert to the General Fund. Explanation: This language restricts funding within the Judiciary fo r the purpose of paying for attorneys required to provide representation at initial appearances. Any funds not expended for this purpose shall revert to the General Fund. This funding is intended as one -time funding for fiscal 2015 only. Committee Narrative JUDICIARY C00A00.03 Circuit Court Judges Backlog of Civil Asbestos Cases in Baltimore City: The committees are concerned about a backlog of over 11,000 civil asbestos cases in Baltimore City and request that the Maryland Judiciary undertake a study of the backlog that:  evaluates all options for resolving the pending cases in a more expeditious manner;  estimates the number of new circuit court judges that would be necessary to address the backlog within a three -year period; Attachment C C00A Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 3  evaluates whether hiring retired judges specifically to address the backlog would resolve the backlog within a three -year period and identify any additional funding required to address the issue in this manner; and  makes recommendations on ways to reduce the existing back log of civil asbestos cases in Baltimore City within a three -year period. The study should be submitted to the committees by November, 1, 2014. Information Request Backlog of civil asbestos cases in Baltimore City Author Judiciary Due Date November 1, 2014 Supplemental Budget No. 1 Add the following language : JUDICIARY 77. C00A00.06 Administrative Office of the Courts Health Insurance In addition to the appropriation shown on pages 3 and 4 of the printed bill (first reading file bill), to provide funds for health insurance consistent with actions taken in the Executive budget to offset reductions taken in fiscal 2014. Funds may be trans ferred to other programs in the Judiciary. Object .01 Salaries, Wages, and Fringe Benefits 1,943,554 General Fund Appropriation 1,786,465 Special Fund Appropriation 128,532 Federal Fund Appropriation 28,557 Explanation: Consistent with actions taken for the Executive Branch, additional funds for health insurance are provided in fiscal 2015. An additional action is taken to reduce funding for health insurance in fiscal 2014. The funds may be transferred to other programs in the Judiciary. Attachment C C00A Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 4 C00A00.09 Judicial Information Systems Information on Savings from the Maryland Electronic Court Project: The budget committees are concerned about the ever increasing costs associated with the Maryland Electronic Court (MDEC) major information technology development project. Since this project is supposed to make the Judiciary more efficient by reducing th e support costs necessary in the current systems, the committees request that the Judiciary submit a report outlining what efficiencies and fiscal savings, especially in personnel, that the Judiciary expects to realize once the MDEC project is fully operat ional. A report should be submitted to the budget committees by November 1, 2014. Information Request MDEC savings report Author Judiciary Due Date November 1, 2014 Disbursement of Funds for Attorneys at Initial Appearances: It is the intent of the General Assembly that any State funds disbursed to counties to provide attorneys for required representation at initial appearances before District Court commissioners consistent with the holding of the Court of Appeals in DeWolfe v. Richmond be done so on the basis of the calendar 2013 distribution of initial appearances within each county. If the allotment for a specific county is expended before the end of the fiscal year, then any further costs shall be paid for by that county . Attachment C C81C Office of the Attorney General Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 5 Committee Narrative Information on Security Freezes: It is the intent of the committees that the Office of the Attorney General work with hospitals in the State to provide notice to the parent or legal guardian of a newborn child that explains (1) how to request that a consumer reporting agency place a sec urity freeze on the credit record for a child who is und er the age of 16 years; and (2) the benefits of having a security freeze on a child’s credit record. Attachment C C90G Public Service Commission Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 6 Budget Amendments PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION C90G00.01 General Administration and Hearings Reduce appropriation for the purposes indicated: Funds Positions 1. Increase turnover expectancy to 3.79%. This action increases the turnover expectancy of the Public Service Commission (PSC) to more closely reflect the experience of the agency. This reduction may be allocated among the programs of PSC. 100,792 SF 2. Reduce funding for contractual employee payroll that is double budgeted. The fiscal 2015 allowance includes funding for 4 contractual full -time equivalents for three months from a grant from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The fiscal 2015 allowance also includes a full year of funding with special funds for the same contractual full-time equivalents. Thi s action reduces funding for the one quarter for which funds are double budgeted. 57,715 SF Total Reductions 158,507 0.00 Effect Allowance Appropriation Amount Reduction Position Reduction Position 63.50 63.50 0.00 Special Fund 37,673,155 37,514,648 158,507 Federal Fund 77,234 77,234 0 Total Funds 37,750,389 37,591,882 158,507 Attachment C C90G Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 7 Committee Narrative Outcome of the Review of Energy Assistance Programs : The Public Service Commission (PSC) began a comprehensive review of Maryland’s energy assistance programs in calendar 2012. PSC staff and the Office of People’s Counsel, as requested, presented a proposal for an alternative energy assistance program. P SC has not made a decision on the proposal or any other changes to the energy assistance programs. The budget committees request that PSC, in consultation with the Department of Human Resources, submit a report on the status or outcome of the review, incl uding the anticipated ratepayer impact and impact to recipients of energy assistance benefits from any program changes. Information Request Outcome of the review of energy assistance programs in Maryland Author PSC Due Date December 1, 2014 Attachment C C96J Uninsured Employers’ Fund Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 8 Committee Narrative Actuarial Study of the Uninsured Employers’ Fund: The committees direct that the Uninsured Employers’ Fund (UEF) perform an actuarial study to determine the health of the fund and whether the 2% assessment rate on workers’ compensation awards is appropriate to maintain the fund’s viability. The study s hould be presented to the committees by September 1, 2014. Information Request Actuarial study on UEF’s fund balance Author UEF Due Date September 1, 2014 Attachment C D05E Board of Public Works Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 9 Budget Amendments BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS D05E01.10 Miscellaneous Grants to Private Non-Profit Groups Add the following language : It is the intent of the General Assembly that the Governor include $465,000 in a supplemental budget for the Maryland Academy of Sciences. Explanation: The commit tees are concerned with the fiscal health of the Maryland Science Center in the upcoming fiscal year and request that the Governor provide an additional $465,000 for the Science Center in fiscal 2015. Committee Narrative Operational Reporting: In cont inuance of the practice that began in July 2008, the committees request that the Maryland Zoological Society submit:  audited financial statements for fiscal 2014; and  year-to-date monthly attendance figures for the zoo for fiscal 2015 (by visitor group). Information Request Audited financials Attendance reports Author Maryland Zoological Society Maryland Zoological Society Due Date November 1, 2014 Monthly Attachment C D13A13 Maryland Energy Administration Executive Department Joint Chairmen’ s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 10 Budget Amendments D13A13.01 General Administration Reduce appropriation for the purposes indicated: Funds Positions 1. Increase turnover expectancy to 7%. A turnover expectancy of 7% would require 2.1 positions to be vacant. As of December 31, 2013, the Maryland Energy Administration has 4.0 vacant positions. A turnover expectancy of 7% better reflects historic experience. 50,638 11,495 SF FF Total Reductions 62,133 0.00 Effect Allowance Appropriation Amount Reduction Position Reduction Position 30.00 30.00 0.00 Special Fund 5,532,572 5,481,934 50,638 Federal Fund 763,901 752,406 11,495 Total Funds 6,296,473 6,234,340 62,133 D13A13.02 The Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan Program – Capital Appropriation Reduce appropriation for the purposes indicated: Funds Positions 1. Reduce funding for the Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan Program (JELLP) by $250,000. This action level funds the JELL P from fiscal 2014 at $1.75 million. The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) has had difficulties encumbering and expending funds in this program at a level equal to its appropriation. After accounting for project cancellations, the JELLP has not had $1.75 million of encumbrances/ expenditures in any year of the program’s existence. If MEA is able to develop a 250,000 SF Attachment C D13A13 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 11 project list sufficient to encumber more funding than is available with this action, MEA may process a budget amendment to provide additional spending authority. Total Reductions 250,000 0.00 Effect Allowance Appropriation Amount Reduction Position Reduction Special Fund 2,000,000 1,750,000 250,000 Total Funds 2,000,000 1,750,000 250,000 D13A13.07 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programs, All Other Sectors Add the following language to the special fund appropriation : , provided that $1,500,000 of this appropriation made for the purpose of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programs, All Other Sectors may not be expended for that purpose but instead may be transferred by budget amendment to the Department of Housing and Community Development program S00A25.08 Homeownership Programs – Capital Appropriation to be used only for the Net Zero Homes Program. Funds not expended for this restricted purpose may not be transferred by budget amendment or otherwise to any other pur pose and shall be cance led. Explanation: This language restricts $ 1.5 million of the Maryland Energy Administration funding from the Strategic Energy Investment Fund allocated to the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programs, All Other Sectors to be used instead for the Net Zero Homes Program in the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). The fiscal 2015 capital budget, as introduced, contained $3 million of general obligation bond funds for this program. Under the program, DHCD will provide construction loans for net zero or low -energy use homes to homebuilders. The program is expected to become a revolving loan fund and the fiscal 2015 funding is part of the initial capitalization. This program is more appropriately funded with special funds as a pay -as-you-go program. Attachment C D13A13 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 12 D13A13.08 Renewable and Clean Energy Programs and Initiatives Add the following language to the special fund appropriation : , provided that it is the intent of the General Assembly that $1,700,000 of this ap propriation made for the purpose of the Maryland Emergency Generation Grant Program may be used to incentivize backup emergency generation at fuel service stations and to incentivize backup emergency generators at volunteer fire department fire houses that are used as shelters during emergency situations. Explanation: This language expresses the intent of the General Assembly that the Maryland Emergency Generation Grant Program be used to incentivize backup emergency generation at fuel service stations to ensure that during an emergency Marylanders are able to refuel their vehicles and travel to safety and also to incentivize backup power generators at volunteer fire department fire houses that are used as shelters during emergency situations. Attachment C D15A0516 Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention Executive Department Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 13 Budget Amendments BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND OFFICES D15A05.16 Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention Add the following language to the general fund appropriation : , provided that $100,000 of this appropriation made for the purpose of administrative expenses may not be expended until the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention (GOCCP) submits three reports to the budget committees that address the follo wing: (1) by November 15, 2014, an evaluation, in consultation with the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (CICB), of the service needs of the survivors of homicide victims, including indication of what needs are not met through CICB awards; (2) by Jan uary 1, 2015, an interim report indicating through the first six months of fiscal 2015 how the grants were awarded, including a list of the grantees, the award amounts, and the purpose or service associated with each award; and (3) by May 15, 2015, a fina l report indicating how all grants were awarded, including a list of the grantees, the award amounts, and the purpose or service associated with each award. Further provided that the budget committees shall have 45 days to review and comment from the date of receipt of each report. Funds restricted pending the receipt of the report s may not be transferred by budget amendment or otherwise to any other purpose and shall revert to the General Fund if the three reports are not submitted to the budget committe es. It is the intent of the budget committees that no funds shall be released until receipt of all three reports. Explanation: This action restricts funds until the budget committees receive reports on the service needs of the survivors of homicide victims and the Victims Services Grant distribution. The Victims Services Grant is a new grant program. Information Request Evaluation of service needs of survivors of homicide victims Interim report on Victims of Crime Grant distribution Final report on Victims of Crime Grant distribution Authors GOCCP CICB GOCCP GOCCP Due Date November 15, 2014 January 1, 2015 May 15, 2015 Attachment C D15A0516 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 14 Committee Narrative Report on Grant Award Process: The committees request information on the process used to award grants to direct service providers. The committees, therefore, request that the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention (GOCCP) submit a report to the committees that provides an outline of the process it uses to award grants to direct service providers, including the process utilized for awarding emergency grants and distributing unexpected revenue. The report shall be submitted by November 30, 2014. Information Request Repor t on grant award process Author GOCCP Due Date November 30, 2014 Grant Award Process for State’s Attorney Offices: The committees are concerned about the distribution of funds awarded through the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention (GOCCP) to local State’s Attorney offices. The committees, therefore, request that GOCCP submit to the committees a report evaluating the current award process for grants to State’s Attorney offices and indicating whether the State should have a formal role in funding local State’s Attorney offices. The report shall include (1) a breakdown of all grants awarded through GOCCP to State’s Attorney offices in fiscal 2013 and 2014; (2) a description of and rationale for the current process GOCCP uses to determine and award grants to local State’s Attorney offices; and (3) an evaluation of whether the State should have a formal rol e, such as formula grant distribution, in funding all local State’s Attorney offices. Information Request Report evaluating grant award process for State’s Attorney offices Author GOCCP Due Date December 1, 2014 Attachment C D17B Historic St. Mary’s City Commission Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 15 Committee Narrative Report on Historic St. Mary’s City Commission’s Role and Outreach in Southern Maryland: Given the Historic St. Mary’s City Commission’s (HSMCC) important role in promoting knowledge and access to Maryland’s historical and natural resources and the expectation that HSMCC show how it is involved in the local community in its upcoming accreditat ion review, the committees request HSMCC report on its current educational outreach programs and ideas for future programs, as well as how it promotes regional heritage tourism. The report should consider other organizations and institutions that HSMCC cu rrently works with, such as St. Mary’s College of Maryland, and groups that HSMCC could improve or create new ties with, such as the National Park Service’s Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network. HSMCC should also consider how it can do more to work with unders erved communities in the State. Information Request HSMCC’s role and o utreach in Southern Maryland Author HSMCC Due Date December 1, 2014 Attachment C D18A Governor’s Office for Children Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 16 Budget Amendments D18A18.01 Governor’s Office for Children Reduce appropriation for the purposes indicated: Funds Positions 1. Increase the Governor’s Office for Children (GOC) turnover rate to 9.0%. GOC has a current vacancy rate of 20.6%, but is budgeted with a turnover rate of 5.6%. 46,383 GF Total Reductions 46,383 0.00 Effect Allowance Appropriation Amount Reduction Position Reduction Position 16.50 16.50 0.00 General Fund 1,960,406 1,914,023 46,383 Total Funds 1,960,406 1,914,023 46,383 Committee Narrative Out-of-home Placements: To facilitate evaluation of Maryland’s family preservation programs in stemming the flow of children from their homes, the Governor’s Office for Children (GOC), on behalf of the Children’s Cabinet, is requested to prepare and submi t to the budget committees a report on out -of-home placements containing data on the total number of out -of-home placements and entries by jurisdiction over the previous three y ears and similar data on out-of-state placements. The report should also provide information on t he costs associated with out-of-home placements, the reasons for new placements, and an evaluation of data derived from the application of the Maryland Family Risk Assessment. Data should also be collected concerning indicated find ings of child abuse and neglect occurring while families are receiving family preservation services or within one year of case closure. Each agency or administration that funds or places children and youth in out -of-home placements is requested to work cl osely with GOC and comply with any data requests necessary for the production of the report. The report should be submitted to the committees by December 15, 2014. Information Request Report on out -of-home placements Author GOC Due Date December 15, 2014 Attachment C D26A Department of Aging Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 17 Budget Amendments Add the following language: Provided that funds appropriated for the Senior Care ($7,264,243 in general funds), Senior Center Operating Fund ($500,000 in general funds), Vulnerable Adults ($557,433 in general funds and $103,998 in federal funds), and the Ombudsme n ($1,134,613 in general funds and $362,363 in federal funds) programs are restricted to those purposes and may not be transferred to any other program or purpose. Funds not expende d or transferred shall be cance led or revert to the General Fund. Explanation: The General Assembly is concerned about the use of funds appropriated for the local Area Agencies on Aging being diverted to administrative expenses . This language states that funds appropriated for certain programs (Senior Care, Senior Center Operating Fund, Vulnerable Adults, and Ombudsmen) may only be used for that purpose. D26A07.01 General Administration Add the following language to the general fund appropriation: , provided it is the intent of the General Assembly that , in the fiscal 2016 allowance, a new and unique budget code be established for programs and grants to the local Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) separate from the rest of the Maryland Department of Aging (MDOA) budget. The new budget code shall capture all general, special, federal, and reimbursable funds that are intended as programs and grants to the AAAs. Such spending shall also be sep arated out from the rest of the MDOA budget in the fiscal 2015 working budget and actual fiscal 2014 spending, as reported in the data provided with the Governor’s proposed fiscal 2016 allowance. Explanation: In order to exercise better oversight of the MDOA budget, the General Assembly requests that funding for programs and grants intended for the local AAAs be separated out from the rest of the MDOA budget with the introduction of the Governor’s proposed fiscal 2016 budget. Such spending should also be separated out for the fiscal 2015 working budget and the 2014 actual spending data provided with the proposed budget. Reduce appropriation for the purposes indicated: Funds Positions 1. Reduce the program funding for the Maryland Access Point (MAP) to the fiscal 2013 level. The MAP received no general funds in fiscal 2014. 125,000 GF Total Reductions 125,000 0.00 Attachment C D26A Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 18 Effect Allowance Appropriation Amount Reduction Position Reduction Position 51.70 51.70 0.00 General Fund 21,433,312 21,308,312 125,000 Special Fund 484,331 484,331 0 Federal Fund 26,759,711 26,759,711 0 Total Funds 48,677,354 48,552,354 125,000 Committee Narrative Report on Various Financial Management Issues: The budget committees are concerned about the financial management of the Maryland Department of Aging (MDOA). A number of things have come to the attention of the committees during this session and the past few months, including issues related to how f unding is allocated, used, and diverted to other purposes. MDOA should submit a report to the budget committees with additional information on the following subjects:  For grants and programs that are allocated to local Area Agencies on Aging by formula, an explanation of how each formula operates and how it was developed, and any planned changes to the current formulas.  A discussion of the changes made to the allocation of Senior Care funds prior to the start of fiscal 2013, including new data or assumpt ions that were used in the reallocation of funding, and a discussion of when a new study of the Senior Care allocation will occur.  An accounting of all funds used for the Innovations on Aging Exposition and Conference in May 2012, including the specific s ources and the expo events or programs supported by each (for example, what events or programs were supported by a specific sponsorship). This report should be submitted to the budget committees by September 1, 2014. Information Request Report on financial management issues Author MDOA Due Date September 1, 2014 Attachment C D38I State Board of Elections Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 19 Budget Amendments D38I01.01 General Administration Add the following language to the general fund appropriation : , provided that bec ause the State Board of Elections (SBE) has had four or more repeat audit findings in the most recent fiscal compliance audit issued by the Office of Legislative Audits (OLA), $250,000 of this agency’s administrative appropriation may not be expended unles s: (1) SBE has taken corrective action with respect to all repeat audit findings from its most recent fiscal compliance audit on or before November 1, 2014; and (2) a report is submitted to the budget committees by OLA listing each repeat audit finding along with a determination that each repeat finding was corrected. The budget committees shall have 45 days to review and comment to allow for funds to be released prior to the end of fiscal 2015. Explanation: The Joint Audit Committee has requested that budget bill language be added for each unit of State government that has four or more repeat audit findings in its most recent fiscal compliance audit. Each such ag ency is to have a portion of its administrative budget withheld pending the adoption of corrective action by the agency and a determination by OLA that each finding was corrected. OLA shall submit a report to the budget committees on the status of each re peat finding. Information Request Status of corrective actions related to the most recent fiscal compliance audit Author OLA Due Date 45 days before the release of funds Add the following language to the general fund appropriation : Further provided that it is the intent of the General Assembly that: (1) no Maryland voter should have to wait for more than 30 minutes to vote; and (2) the State Board of Elections ( SBE) and local boards of elections take every possible action to ensure that voters casting ballots at early voting centers and polling places on Election Day are able to complete the entire voting process, from arrival to departure, within 30 minutes. Attachment C D38I Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 20 Further provided that $25,000 of this appropriation made for the purpose of General Administration may n ot be expended until the State Board Elections (SBE) submits a report that describes: (1) actions taken to keep wait times under 30 minutes in the 2014 elections; (2) plans to keep wait times under 30 minutes in future elections that will be conducted using the new optical scan voting system; and (3) detailed plans to implement a system, beginning with the 2016 elections, for measuring wait times at individual polling places and early voting centers and utilizing the new data to develop plans to keep w ait times under 30 minutes at individual polling places and early voting centers. The report shall be submitted by January 15, 2015, and the House Appropriations Committee, House Ways and Means Committee, Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, and Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee shall have 45 days to review and comment. Funds restricted pending the receipt of a report may not be transferred by budget amendment or otherwise to any other purpose and shall revert to the General Fund if the report is not submitted. Explanation: The General Assembly is concerned about excessive wait times for voters in recent Maryland elections. According to the Survey of the Performance of American Elections (SPAE), Maryland had the third longe st wait times in the country in the 2012 General Election and the sixth longest wait times in the 2008 General Election. According to the SPAE, Maryland’s average wait time in the 2012 General Election was 29 minutes, and in the 2008 General Election it w as 26 minutes. President Barack H. Obama created the Presidential Commission on Election Administration in calendar 2013 to make recommendations on reducing long lines at polling places, among other issues. In its report, released in January 2014, the co mmission concluded that voters should not have to wait more than one half hour to vote and that election officials should be able to plan the allocation of their resources to allow nearly all voters to be processed within that time. In the report, the com mission recommended that election officials measure wait times at polling places, use the information to analyze the causes of long wait times, and develop plans using that information to avoid lengthy wait times in the future. A report analyzing Maryland -specific wait time concerns submitted to the General Assembly in January 2014 in response to a requirement in Chapters 157 and 158 of 2013 included similar recommendations. This language expresses an intent, consistent with the recommendations of the Pre sidential Commission on Election Administration, that wait times for voters not be longer than one half hour and that SBE, in conjunction with the local boards of elections, report on efforts to reduce wait times in the 2014 elections. SBE should also pla n to implement a system for the 2016 elections for measuring wait times at individual polling places and early voting centers and utilizing the new data to develop plans to keep wait times under 30 minutes in future elections conducted using the new optica l scan voting system. Attachment C D38I Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 21 Information Request Plans to reduce and measure voting wait times Author SBE Due Date January 15, 2015 Attachment C D40W Department of Planning Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 22 Budget Amendments D40W01.12 Sustainable Communities Tax Credit Add the following language to the general fund appropriation : , provided that $10,000,000 of this appropriation made for the purpose of awarding Sustainable Communities Tax Credit program tax credits is co ntingent on the enactment of HB 510 reauthorizing the program. Explanation: The language makes $10,000,000 in general funds appropriated for Sustainable Communities Tax Credit program tax credits contingen t on the enactment of HB 510 re-authorizing the program. Attachment C D50H Military Department Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 23 Committee Narrative MILITARY DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE D50H01.03 Army Operations and Maintenance Continue to Provide Sufficient General Funds for Military Department Maintenance to Obtain Matching Fe deral Funds: It is the intent of the budget committees that the Governor continue to provide general funds for the Military Department for maintenance in order to obtain matching federal funds. D50H01.06 Maryland Emergency Management Agency Report on Emergency Training and Exercises Conducted Versus Agency Objectives: The budget committees request that the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), within the Maryland Military Department, submit a report comparing emergency training and exercises conducted versus agency objectives. It is the intent of the Maryland General Assembly that this report be submitted to the budget committees January 31, 2015. Information Request Report on emergency training and exercises conducted by MEMA versus agency objectives Author MEMA Due Date January 31, 2015 Attachment C D53T Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 24 Committee Narrative Report on Back -up Commercial Air Ambulance Services: The Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) coordinates the statewide emergency medical services system, which includes helicopter transport of critically ill and injured patients. The Maryland Department of State Police safeg uards the lives and safety of all persons in the State which includes, in part, providing air ambulance transport from the scene of a public safety incident through the Maryland State Police Aviation Command (MSPAC). In instances where the MSPAC is unavai lable to provide scene transport, commercial air ambulance services, licensed by MIEMSS, may be requested as back -up to provide helicopter transport from the scene of a public safety incident under a memorandum of understanding with the State. Patients transported by MSPAC are not billed for helicopter transport, while patients transported via commercial service helicopter back -up are typically billed by the commercial air ambulance service for helicopter transport. The budget committees request MIEMSS su bmit a report, in consultation with MSPAC, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) and the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), that will do the following: (1) identify existing mechanisms and methods for payment for patient scene transport pr ovided by a back -up commercial air ambulance service helicopters at the request of MIEMSS; (2) recommend any necessary changes, improvements, or expansion of methods for payment for such services; and (3) determine whether the existing memoranda of underst anding with commercial air ambulance service helicopters for back -up scene transport should be modified or replaced. The report shall be submitted to the budget committees, House Emergency Medical Services Workgroup, House Health and Government Operations Committee, and Senate F inance Committee by December 1, 2014. Information Request Report on back -up commercial air ambulance services Authors MIEMSS MSPAC DHMH OAG Due Date December 1, 2014 Attachment C D55P Department of Veterans Affairs Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 25 Budget Amendments D55P00.05 Veterans Home Program Reduce appropriation for the purposes indicated: Funds Positions 1. Reduce funding for publications and advertising to more closely align with prior year actuals. 5,000 GF Total Reductions 5,000 0.00 Effect Allowance Appropriation Amount Reduction Position Reduction Position 4.00 4.00 0.00 General Fund 3,711,904 3,706,904 5,000 Special Fund 100,000 100,000 0 Federal Fund 13,469,960 13,469,960 0 Total Funds 17,281,864 17,276,864 5,000 Attachment C D60A State Archives Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 26 Committee Narrative D60A10.01 Archives Improve Oversight of Records Management Procedures: The committees are concerned that there is a lack of oversight for the records management process. It is the intent of the budget committees that the following changes be made to improve the oversight of records management procedures:  a records management training program, including new employees introductory training, shall be developed by the Maryland State Archives and the Department of General Services and offered to State and local government agencies; and  the Secretary of the Department of Information Technology (IT) and the Chief Judge shall implement an information life -cycle management component as part of the functional requirements analysis for all IT projects. Report on Electronic Record Creation, Maintenance, and Management: It is the intent of the budget committees that State agencies pursue greater electronic record creation, maintenance, and management. In November 2011, President Barack Obama signed the presidential memorandum, “Managing Government Records,” which requires t hat to the fullest extent possible, all federal executive agencies eliminate paper and use electronic recordkeeping by 2019. In a 2013 records management report submitted to the budget committees, the Maryland State Archives (MSA) and the Department of Ge neral Services (DGS) recommended that Maryland’s executive and legislative branch follow the lead of the federal government and mandate that State agencies update records management practices for the digital age in order to improve performance, promote ope nness and accountability, minimize cost, and increase efficiency. The committees therefore request that MSA and DGS, in consultation with the Department of Information Technology (DoIT), submit a report indicating steps necessary to reach electronic creat ion, maintenance, and management of State records. Information Request Report on electronic record creation, maintenance, and management Authors MSA DGS DoIT Due Date June 30, 2015 Attachment C D78Y01 Maryland Health Benefit Exchange Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 27 Budget Amendments Add the following language: Provided that $1,000,000 of the special fund appropriation made for the purpose of administration and general operations in the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange (MHBE) may not be expended until: (1) MHBE submits to the budget committees the first of fiscal 2015 quarterly budget reports detailing actual expenditures of prior year encumbrance s, actual year -to-date expenditures, and the manner in which proposed expenditures are to be spent. These quarterly budget repor ts shall be submitted within 30 days of the end of each quarter beginning July 1, 2014 , and will be in a format agreed upon between MHBE and the Depart ment of Legislative Services. (2) MHBE, in consultation with t he Department of Information Technology (DoIT) , submits to the bu dget committees the first of bi monthly reports on the progress in remediating/replacing the MHBE Eligibility System both in terms of the impact of enrollment into qualified health plans, enrollment into Medicaid, and Medicaid redeterminations . These bimonthly repor ts shall be submitted within 15 days of the end of each b imonthly period beginning July 1, 2014 , and will be in the format used by DoIT for its year -end major information technology development project report. The committees shall have 45 days to review and comment on the initial reports from MHBE. Funds restricted pending the receipt of the initial reports may not be transferred by budget amendment or otherwise to any other purpose and shall be canceled if the initial reports are not submitted to the budget committees. Explanation: The language provides additional reporting from MHBE over immediate budget expenditures and the remediation/replacement of MHBE Eligibility System (HIX). No final strategy concerning the HIX has been decided upon by the Administration. The language will allow for a degree of heightened oversight once that decision has been made. Information Request Quarterly budget reports Bi-monthly reports on the HIX remediation/replacement Author MHBE MHBE Due Date 30 days after the end of each quarter beginning with July 1, 2014 15 days after the end of each bi-monthly period beginning with July 1, 2014 Attachment C D78Y01 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 28 Fiscal 2014 Deficiency MARYLAND HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE D78Y01.02 Major Information Technology Development Projects Reduce appropriation for the purposes indicated: Funds Positions 1. Reduce federal grant funding that can be back -filled by existing grant funds made available by not making awards under the Connector Performance Incentive Program. Given current enrollment data, incentives should not be reached in 2014. Not making these awards will free up the federal grant funds for other expenditures. 1,000,000 FF Total Reductions 1,000,000 0.00 Effect Allowance Appropriation Amount Reduction Position Reduction General Fund 1,006,198 1,006,198 0 Federal Fund 28,357,326 27,357,326 1,000,000 Total Funds 29,363,524 28,363,524 1,000,000 Attachment C D90U Canal Place Preservation and Development Authority Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 29 Committee Narrative Report on Ownership Options: The budget committees request that the Maryland Heritage Area Authority (MHAA) and the Department of General Services (DGS), in consultation with the Canal Place Preservation and Development Authority (CPPDA), submit a report on altern atives to State ownership of CPPDA’s property. As currently constructed, CPPDA is facing difficulties achieving financial self -sufficiency. It is therefore worth examining if there is another ownership structure that would allow for greater success. The authority should prepare the report in consultation with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and local officials from Allegany County and the City of Cumberland. The report should examine options that include (1) enveloping the property into another State agency; (2) transitioning the property to the county or city government; (3) transitioning the property to the National Park Service; or (4) ceasing operations. The report should consider the value of the current property and any costs that would accrue to the State to dispose of the property. Implications related to any historic sites should also be considered. The report should also examine any impacts on control of the current heritage area and on current State employees and the level of support of the local governments. Information Request Report on ownership options Authors MHAA and DGS in consultation with CPPDA and DBM Due Date December 31, 2014 Attachment C E00A Comptroller of Maryland Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 30 Budget Amendments REVENUE ADMINISTRATION DIVISION E00A04.01 Revenue Administration Add the following language to the general fund appropriation : , provided that because the Comptroller of Maryland has had four or more repeat audit findings in the most recent fiscal compliance audit issued by the Office of Legislative Audits (OLA), $100,000 of this agency ’s administrative appropriation may not be expended unless: (1) the Comptroller of Maryland has taken corrective action with respect to all repeat audit findings on or before November 1, 2014; and (2) a report is submitted to the budget committees by OLA listing each repeat audit finding along with a determination that each repeat finding was corrected. The budget committees shall have 45 days to review and comment to allow for funds to be released prior to the end of fiscal 2015. Explanation: The Joint Audit Committee has requested that budget bill language be added for each unit of State government that has four or more repeat audit findings in its most recent fiscal compliance audit. Each such agency is to have a portion of its administrative budget withheld pending the adoption of corrective action by the agency and a determination by OLA that each finding was corrected. OLA shall submit rep orts to the budget committees on the status of repeat findings. Information Request Status of corrective actions related to the most recent fiscal compliance audit Author OLA Due Date 45 days before the release of funds Attachment C E00A Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 31 COMPLIANCE DIVISION E00A05.01 Compliance Administration Reduce appropriation for the purposes indicated: Funds Positions 1. Increase turnover to 4.72% to reflect actual turnover in recent years. The agency has sufficient vacancies to absorb this reduction. 515,322 103,609 GF SF Total Reductions 618,931 0.00 Effect Allowance Appropriation Amount Reduction Position Reduction Position 389.30 389.30 0.00 General Fund 23,884,463 23,369,141 515,322 Special Fund 8,964,719 8,861,110 103,609 Total Funds 32,849,182 32,230,251 618,931 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION E00A10.02 Comptroller IT Services Reduce appropriation for the purposes indicated: Funds Positions 1. Reduce funding for software upgrades by a total of $27,500 for the Comptroller ’s Information Technology Division based on fiscal 2013 actual expenditures for software upgrades. This action reduces funding for software upgrades to the Comptroller ’s Information Technology Division by $22,000 in general funds and $5,500 in special funds. 22,000 5,500 GF SF 2. Reduce funding for computer replacements by a total of $124,751 for the Comptroller ’s Information Technology Division. This action reduces agencywide desktop and laptop replacements from 30 to 25% for fiscal 2015. 106,038 18,713 GF SF Total Reductions 152,251 0.00 Attachment C E00A Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 32 Effect Allowance Appropriation Amount Reduction Position Reduction Position 75.50 75.50 0.00 General Fund 17,027,342 16,899,304 128,038 Special Fund 2,706,313 2,682,100 24,213 Total Funds 19,733,655 19,581,404 152,251 Attachment C E50C State Department of Assessments and Taxation Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 33 Budget Amendments E50C00.01 Office of the Director Amend the following language to the general fund appropriation : , provided that this appropriation shall be reduced by $321,535 $143,724 contingent upon the enactment of legislation authorizing the use of Charter Funds to support the Office of the Director. Explanation: This language amends the general fund amount to be reduced contingent upon a provision in the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act in order to limit the amount of special funds from the Charter Unit which can be used within the Office of the Director to 5% of the total costs of the Office of the Director. Add the following language to the general fund appropriation : Further provided that because the State Department of Assessments and Taxation has had four or more repeat findings in the most recent fiscal compliance audit issued by the Office of Legislative Audits (OLA), $100,000 of this appropriation may not be expended unless: (1) the State Department of Assessments and Taxation has taken corrective action with respect to all repeat audit findings on or before November 1, 2014; and (2) a report is submitted to the budget committees by OLA listing each repeat audit finding along with a determination that each repeat finding was corrected. The budget committees shall have 45 days to review and comment to allow for funds to be released prior to the end of fiscal 2015. Explanation: The Joint Audit Committee has requested that budget bill language be adopted for each unit of State government that has four or more repeat audit findings in its most recent fis cal compliance audit. Each such agency is to have a portion of its administrative budget withheld pending the adoption of corrective action by the agency, and a determination by the Office of Legislative Audits (OLA) that each finding was corrected. OLA shall submit reports to the budget committees on the status of repeat findings. Information Request Resolution of repeat audit findings Author OLA Due Date Prior to expenditures of funds Attachment C E75D State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 34 Budget Amendments STATE LOTTERY AND GAMING CONTROL AGENCY E75D00.02 Video Lottery Terminal and Gaming Operations Reduce appropriation for the purposes indicated: Funds Positions 1. Increase the turnover rate for 22 positions included in the fiscal 2015 allowance. As introduced, the new positions carried a turnover rate of 6%. Given the number of existing vacancies, it is assumed that filling the new positions will not be immediate and that budgeted turnover should be higher. 335,880 GF Total Reductions 335,880 0.00 Effect Allowance Appropriation Amount Reduction Position Reduction Position 143.00 143.00 0.00 General Fund 71,671,798 71,335,918 335,880 Special Fund 14,403,175 14,403,175 0 Total Funds 86,074,973 85,739,093 335,880 Committee Narrative Machine Cost Savings: The budget committees request that the State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (SLGCA) prepare an estimate of the savings to the State that can be expected due to the transfer of video lottery terminals (VLT) from State ownership to casino ownership. The estimate should include an accounting of all VLT machines, both owned and leased, by facility. By statute, the savings must be appropriated to the Education Trust Fund; however, the fiscal 2015 allowance does not reflect any such appropriation. In an e ffort to assist budget forecasting, the SLGCA, in consultation with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), should attempt to quantify, by fiscal year, the VLT cost savings. Information Request VLT cost savings Author SLGCA, in consultation w ith DBM Due Date June 1, 2014 Attachment C F10 Department of Budget and Management Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 35 Budget Amendments OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY F10A01.03 Central Collection Unit Reduce appropriation for the purposes indicated: Funds Positions 1. Delete funding for 3 contractual full -time equivalents (FTE). The allowance includes 3 new contractual FTEs in the Central Collection Unit in error. This action deletes funding for those positions. 86,381 SF Total Reductions 86,381 0.00 Effect Allowance Appropriation Amount Reduction Position Reduction Position 124.00 124.00 0.00 Special Fund 13,691,294 13,604,913 86,381 Total Funds 13,691,294 13,604,913 86,381 Amend the following language : STATEWIDE REDUCTIONS FOR HEALTH INSURANCE FY 2014 Deficiency Appropriation To become available immediately upon passage of this budget to reduce the appropriation for fiscal year 2014 to implement cost containment reductions for Executive Branch agencies to reflect health insurance savings from favorable cost trends. Funding for this purpose shall be reduced in Comptroller Objects 0152 Health Insurance and 0154 Retirees Health Insurance, within Executive Branch agencies in fiscal year 2014. Agen cies may reallocate this reduction by budget amendment across programs. General Funds B75 General Assembly -1,047,318 C00 Judiciary -2,554,238 C80 Office of the Public Defender -1,023,831 C81 Office of the Attorney General -162,413 C82 State Prosecutor -10,506 Attachment C F10 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 36 C85 Maryland Tax Court -7,741 D05 Board of Public Works (BPW) -9,675 D10 Executive Department Governor -97,006 D11 Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing -2,620 D12 Department of Disabilities -17,695 D15 Boards and Commissions -82,268 D16 Secretary of State -26,483 D17 Historic St. Mary ’s City Commission -28,258 D18 Governor ’s Office for Children -21,259 D25 BPW Interagency Committee for School Construction -23,615 D26 Department of Aging -21,532 D27 Maryland Commission on Civil Rights -34,563 D38 State Board of Elections -35,190 D39 Maryland State Board of Contract Appeals -6,973 D40 Department of Planning -144,338 D50 Military Department -146,647 D55 Department of Veterans Affairs -49,671 D60 Maryland State Archives -23,249 E00 Comptroller of Maryland -912,340 E20 State Treasurer ’s Office -33,070 E50 Department of Assessments and Taxation -335,407 E75 State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency -114,435 E80 Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board -11,339 F10 Department of Budget and Management -153,644 F50 Department of Information Technology -96,591 H00 Department of General Services -445,813 K00 Department of Natural Resources -497,916 L00 Department of Agriculture -304,523 M00 Department of Health and Mental Hygiene -5,847,596 N00 Department of Human Resour ces -2,810,379 P00 Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation -290,671 Q00 Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services -12,725,447 R00 State Department of Education -465,154 R15 Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission -87,346 R62 Maryland High er Education Commission -48,247 R75 Support for State -Operated Institutions of Higher Education -16,923,210 R99 Maryland School for the Deaf -303,994 T00 Department of Business and Economic Development -189,827 U00 Department of the Environment -274,973 V00 Department of Juvenile Services -2,332,000 W00 Department of State Police -2,465,096 Total General Funds -49,644,551 -53,246,107 Attachment C F10 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 37 Explanation: This action adds the General Assembly and the Judiciary in the across -the-board reductions related to retiree health insurance in fiscal 2014. Amend the following language : STATEWIDE REDUCTION FOR STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM ALLOCATION FY 2014 Deficiency Appropriation To become available immediately upon passage of this budget to reduce the appropriation for fiscal year 2014 to implement cost containment reductions for the State Personnel System Allocation based on estimated fiscal year 2014 actuals. Funding for this p urpose will be reduced in Comptroller Object 0894 (State Personnel System Allocation) within Executive Branch agencies by the following amounts in accordance with a schedule determined by the Governor. The agencies may reallocate this reduction by budget amendment to other programs within the department. General Fund Appropriation –10,708,712 -10,949,078 General Funds B75 General Assembly -46,972 C00 Judiciary -193,394 C80 Office of the Public Defender -236,592 C81 Office of the Attorney General -41,759 C82 State Prosecutor -2,792 C85 Maryland Tax Court -2,031 D05 Board of Public Works (BPW) -2,285 D10 Executive Department – Governor -22,720 D11 Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing -761 D12 Department of Disabilities -5,776 D15 Boards and Commissions -24,548 D16 Secretary of State -6,093 D17 Historic St. Mary ’s City Commission -5,589 D18 Governor ’s Office for Children -4,189 D25 BPW Interagency Committee for School Construction -4,315 D26 Department of Aging -12,562 D27 Maryland Commission on Civil Rig hts -8,783 D38 State Board of Elections -8,631 D39 Maryland State Board of Contract Appeals -1,269 D40 Department of Planning -38,586 D50 Military Department -83,391 D55 Department of Veterans Affairs -19,293 D60 Maryland State Archives -6,981 Attachment C F10 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 38 E00 Comptrol ler of Maryland -221,563 E20 State Treasurer ’s Office -8,169 E50 Department of Assessments and Taxation -70,656 E75 State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency -13,200 E80 Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board -2,285 F10 Department of Budget and Management -36,277 F50 Department of Information Technology -22,077 H00 Department of General Services -128,701 K00 Department of Natural Resources -160,766 L00 Department of Agriculture -68,033 M00 Department of Health and Mental Hygiene -1,536,045 M00 Department of He alth and Mental Hygiene – Local Health -696,796 N00 Department of Human Resources -1,633,139 P00 Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation -332,569 Q00 Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services -2,714,816 R00 State Department of Education -356,056 R15 Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission -17,008 R62 Maryland Higher Education Commission -12,439 R75 Support for State -Operated Institutions of Higher Education -879,002 R99 Maryland School for the Deaf -73,872 T00 Department of Business and E conomic Development -42,647 U00 Department of the Environment -121,850 V00 Department of Juvenile Services -536,152 W00 Department of State Police -485,648 Total General Funds -10,708,712 -10,949,078 Explanation: This adds the General Assembly and the Judiciary to the across -the-board reduction due to savings from delays in the Statewide Personnel System project. Amend the following language : STATEWIDE REDUCTION FOR RETIREMENT FY 2014 Deficiency Appropriation To become available immediately upon passage of this budget to reduce the appropriation for fiscal year 2014 to implement cost containment reductions on Executive Branch agencies to reflect a reduced Maryland State Retirement and Pension System reinvestmen t. Agencies may reallocate this reduction by budget amendment across programs. Attachment C F10 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 39 Add the following language: Further provided that in fiscal 2014 the Governor, Chief Judge, and the Presiding Officers shall further reduce the amount of supplemental retir ement contributions by the following amounts: General Funds – Executive Branch 86,077,643 General Funds – Judiciary 1,526,648 General Funds – General Assembly 478,066 Special Funds 12,295,546 Federal Funds 8,770,214 The Governor shall allocate the statewide reduction to the supplemental retirement contributions across all State agencies. The Department of Budget and Management shall provide a schedule of the statewide reduction allocation to the budget committees and the Department of Legislative Services by June 15 , 2014. Explanation: This action adds the General Assembly and Judiciary to the fiscal 2014 reduction to the supplemental retirement contribution. In addition, the action adds special and federal fund reductions that were not originally included in the bill. Furthermore, an additional $100 million is reduced from the supplemental contribution bringing the total r eduction in fiscal 2014 to $200 million leaving $100 million that will still be contributed. Information Request Statewide reduction allocation Author Department of Budget and Management Due Date June 15, 201 4 Supplemental Budget No. 1 Amend the following language : 76 78. To become available immediately upon passage of this budget to reduce the appropriation for fiscal 2014 to adjust the cash flow of health insurance expenditures. Funding for this purpose shall be reduced in Comptroller Object 0154 Retirees Health Insurance within Executive Branch agencies in fiscal 2014. Agencies may reallocate this reduction by budget amendment to other programs within the department. Personnel detail Fringe Benefits -31,703,587 -34,070,981 Attachment C F10 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 40 Object .01 Salaries, Wages, and Fringe Benefits -31,703,587 - -34,070,981 Agency General Funds B75 General Assembly -423,840 C00 Judiciary -1,786,465 General Fund Appropriation -20,789,695 -23,000,000 Agency Special Funds C00 Judiciary -128,532 Special Fund Appropriation -6,580,103 -6,708,635 Agency Federal Funds C00 Judiciary -28,557 Federal Funds Appropriation -4,333,789 -4,362,346 Explanation: This action conforms the General Assembly and the Judiciary to the fiscal 2014 actions in the Executive Branch for additional health insurance reductions. Committee Narrative OFFICE OF PERSONNEL SERVICES AND BENEFITS F10A02.02 Division of Employee Benefits Contractual Employee Health Insurance: Beginning January 1, 2015, certain contractual employees will be eligible for subsidized health insurance as required under the Affordable Care Act. The fiscal 2015 budget includes funding to implement this requirement; however, it is difficult to deter mine the actual number of employees who may participate. Furthermore, the federal rules as to who is eligible for health insurance are not clear. The committees request an update from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on February 1, 2015, on the process used to determine eligibility, the number of contractual employees who signed up for health insurance, and an updated cost estimate. Information Request Contractual employee health insurance Author DBM Due Date February 1, 2015 Attachment C F50 Department of Information Technology Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 41 Budget Amendments MAJOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FUND F50A01.01 Major Information Technology Development Project Fund Reduce appropriation for the purposes indicated: Funds Positions 1. Reduce funding for the Medicaid Enterprise Restructuring Project. Concerns have been raised about this project in past sessions. On January 31, 2014, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene sent a cure notice to the contractor. The notice identifies major problems with the project. This is expected to delay the project and reduce the amount of general funds required in fiscal 2015. 2,000,000 GF Total Reductions 2,000,000 0.00 Effect Allowance Appropriation Amount Reduction Position Reduction General Fund 23,668,423 21,668,423 2,000,000 Special Fund 975,560 975,560 0 Total Funds 24,643,983 22,643,983 2,000,000 OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY F50B04.01 State Chief of Information Technology Reduce appropriation for the purposes indicated: Funds Positions 1. Increase department turnover rate. Since 2010, the department ’s vacancy rate has averaged approximately 20.0%. To some extent, this is attributable to an uncompetitive salary structure. In fiscal 2014, over $1 million was provided to reclassify positions. Because the process is not moving as quickly as anticipated , a cost containment measure reduces these funds by approximately $212,000. In January 2014, the vacancy rate was 20.0%. The budget assumes a turnover rate of 3.6%. Increasing 150,000 9,000 GF SF Attachment C F50 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 42 budgeted turnover by 2 percentage points, for a rate of 5.6%, provides the ag ency with funds sufficient to hire almost three -quarters of its vacant positions. The reduction can be distributed across the department by budget amendment. Total Reductions 159,000 0.00 Effect Allowance Appropriation Amount Reduction Position Reduction Position 21.00 21.00 0.00 General Fund 2,639,896 2,489,896 150,000 Special Fund 92,134 83,134 9,000 Federal Fund 968,642 968,642 0 Total Funds 3,700,672 3,541,672 159,000 Committee Narrative Tracking Web Services Offered by State Agencies: The Department of Information Technology ’s (DoIT) has the mission to “develop and manage an effective and efficient web technologies framework so that Maryland government information is readily accessible to citizens and agencie s.” In recent years, efforts have been made to provide additional resources for State agencies to expand the number of services that are offered on the Web. However, the State does not provide data showing the extent to which the numbers of services prov ided on the internet are expanding. Through the Managing for Results (MFR) initiative the State attempts to measure how effectively agencies are providing services. DoIT should develop MFR performance measures regarding the extent to which agencies are e xpanding the number of services offered on the Internet. Indicators measuring quality and ease of use for websites should also be developed. These measurements should be submitted with the MFR data provided in the annual budget submission. Information Request Tracking web service offered by State agencies Author DoIT Due Date With the fiscal 2016 budget Attachment C F50 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 43 Tracking Cyber Security Efforts: Cyber security is an integral part of the Department of Information Technology ’s (DoIT) mission. Recently there have been some high -profile security breaches at the State and federal level. Cyber threats are real and the State should have an effective cyber security program. In the past year, DoIT has deployed additional resources to improve cyber security in State agencies. Through the Managing for Results (MFR) initiative the State attempts to measure how effectively agencies are providing services. However, the State currently does not measure cyber security efforts. DoIT sho uld develop MFR performance measures related to cyber security efforts. These measurements should be submitted with its MFR data provided in the annual budget submission. Information Request Tracking cyber security efforts Author DoIT Due Date With the fiscal 2016 budget Attachment C G20J State Retirement Agency Maryland State Retirement and Pension Systems Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 44 Budget Amendments STATE RETIREMENT AGENCY G20J01.01 State Retirement Agency Reduce appropriation for the purposes indicated: Funds Positions 1. Reduce funding for a Maryland Pension Administration System (MPAS) II information technology contractor by $250,000. MPAS -II is behind schedule, having spent only about $59,000 of its $450,000 fiscal 2014 allocation for programming services through the fi rst six months of the fiscal year. Due to competing demands for programming services within the agency and contractual restrictions on available programmers, it is unlikely that the State Retirement Agency can significantly accelerate the pace of the proj ect. With a substantial encumbered balance expected at the end of fiscal 2014, the full allowance of $450,000 for fiscal 2015 is not necessary. 250,000 SF Total Reductions 250,000 0.00 Effect Allowance Appropriation Amount Reduction Position Reduction Position 192.00 192.00 0.00 Special Fund 18,534,401 18,284,401 250,000 Total Funds 18,534,401 18,284,401 250,000 Attachment C G20J Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 45 Committee Narrative Alternatives to Board of Trustees ’ Elections: The State Retirement Agency, in consultation with the Department of Legislative Services, should study alternatives to current practices related to the selection of representatives of active and retired members to serve on the board of trustees. The stu dy should examine, at a minimum, the costs and participation rates of recent board elections and alternative practices used in other states to select representatives of active and retired members to serve on pension boards. The agency should submit a repo rt with its findings and recommendations to the Joint Committee on Pensions, the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, and the House Appropriations Committee by December 1, 2014. Information Request Report on alternatives to board of trustees ’ elections Author State Retirement Agency Due Date December 1, 2014 Attachment C H00 Department of General Services Joint Chairmen’ s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 46 Budget Amendments Add the following language : Provided that the authorization to ex pend reimbursable funds is reduced by $68,088. Explanation: Reduce reimbursable funds by $68,088 to remove funding for contractual full-time equivalents that are being converted to regular positions. OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS H00D01.01 Procurement and Logistics Add the following language to the general fund appropriation : , provided that because the Department of General Services (DGS) has had four or more repeat audit findings in the most recent fiscal compliance audit issued by the Office of Legislative Audits (OLA), $100,000 of this agency ’s administrative appropriation may not be expended unless: (1) DGS has taken corrective action with respect to all repeat audit findings on or before November 1, 2014; and (2) a report is submit ted to the budget committees by OLA listing each repeat audit finding along with a determination that each repeat finding was corrected. The budget committees shall have 45 days to review and comment to allow for funds to be released prior to the end of f iscal 2015. Explanation: The Joint Audit Committee has requested that budget bill language be added for each unit of State government that has four or more repeat audit findings in its most recent fiscal compliance audit. Each such agency is to have a p ortion of its administrative budget withheld pending the adoption of corrective action by the agency and a determination by the Office of Legislative Audits (OLA) that each finding was corrected. OLA shall submit reports to the budget committees on the st atus of repeat findings. Information Request Status of corrective actions related to the most recent fiscal compliance audit Author OLA Due Date 45 days before the release of funds Attachment C H00 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 47 OFFICE OF FACILITIES PLANNING, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION H00G01.01 Facilities Planning, Design and Construction Add the following language to the general fund appropriation : Further provided that the appropriation made for the purpose of the statewide Critical Maintenance Program may also be used to fund information te chnology projects within the Department of General Services. Explanation: Ongoing critical information technology infrastructure needs are impairing agency operations and creating significant operational risks. Committee Narrative Annual Report on Energy Conservation Efforts: The State Building Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act of 2006 required the Department of General Services (DGS) and the Maryland Energy Administration to develop energy use index and savings goals for every State agency. Consistent with the State Building Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act, the EmPOWER Maryland Energy Efficiency Act of 2008 established a State goal of achieving a 15% reduction in per capita electricity consumption and peak demand by the end of 2015. B eginning November 1, 2014, and annually thereafter, DGS shall submit a status report to the committees outlining the State ’s energy conservation efforts. The report shall include:  strategies employed by the department to reduce statewide energy consumpti on;  an update on the implementation of the State ’s utility database, including the status of agency compliance in providing missing utility data;  statewide utility costs and consumption data (by agency);  energy use index and savings goals for every Stat e agency; and  the State ’s level of compliance with the State Building Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act and the EmPOWER Maryland Energy Efficiency Act. Information Request Report on energy conservation Author DGS Due Date November 1, 2014, and annually thereafter Attachment C J00 Department of Transportation Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 48 Budget Amendments Add the following language: Provided that it is the intent of the General Assembly that projects and funding levels appropriated for capital projects, as well as total estimated project costs within the Consolidated Transportation Program , shall be expended in accordance with the pla n approved during the legislative session. The department shall prepare a report to notify the budget committees of the proposed changes if the department modifies the program to: (1) add a new project to the construction program or development and evalu ation program meeting the definition of a “major project” under Section 2-103.1 of the Transportation Article that was not previously contained within a plan reviewed in a prior year by the General Assembly and will result in the need to expend funds in th e current budget year; or (2) change the scope of a project in the construction program or development and evaluation program meeting the definition of a “major project” under Section 2-103.1 of the Transportation Article that will result in an increase o f more than 10% or $1,000,000, whichever is greater, in the total project costs as reviewed by the General Assembly during a prior session. For each change, the report shall identify the project title, justification for adding the new project or modifying the scope of the existing project, current year funding levels, and the total project cost as approved by the General Assembly during the prior session compared with the proposed current year funding and total project cost estimate resulting from the proj ect addition or change in scope. Further provided that notification of project addition s, as outlined in item (1) above; changes in the scope of a project, as outlined in item (2) above; or moving projects from the development and evaluation prog ram to th e construction program shall be made to the General Assembly 45 days prior to the expenditure of funds or the submission of any contract for approval to the Board of Public Works. Explanation: This annual budget bill language requires the department to notify the budget committees of proposed changes to the transportation capital program that will add a new project that was not in the fiscal 201 4-2019 CTP or will increase a total project ’s cost by more than 10% or $1 million, due to a change in scope. R eports are to be submitted with the draft and final versions of the CTP, with each using the 201 4 session CTP as the basis for comparison. In addition, notification is required as needed throughout the budget year, if certain changes to projects are made. Attachment C J00 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 49 Information Request Capital budget changes from one CTP version to the next Capital budget changes throughout the year Author Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Department of Transportation Due Date With draft CTP With final CTP 45 days prior to the expenditure of funds or seeking Board of Public Works approval Add the following language: The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) may not expend funds on any job or position of employment approved in this budget in excess o f 9,155.5 positions and 40.7 contractual full -time equivalents paid through special payments payroll (defined as the quotient of the sum of the hours worked by all such employees in the fiscal year divided by 2,080 hours) of the total authorized amount est ablished in the budget for MDOT at any one time during fiscal 2015. The level of contractual full -time equivalents may be exceeded only if MDOT notifies the budget committees of the need and justification for additional contractual personnel due to: (1) business growth at the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore or Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport that demands additional personnel; or (2) emergency needs that must be met , such as transit security or highway maintenance . The Secretary of Transportation shall use the authority under Sections 2-101 and 2 -102 of the Transportation Article to implement this provision. However, any authorized job or position to be filled above the regular position ceiling approved by the Board of Public Works shall count against the Rule of 100 imposed by the General Assembly. The establishment of new jobs or positions of employment not authorized in the fiscal 2015 budget shall be subject to Section 7-236 of the State Finance and Procurement Article and the Rule of 100. Explanation: This annual budget bill language establishes a position ceiling for MDOT each year to limit growth in regular positions and contractual full -time equivalents. Information Request Additional regular positions and contractual full -time equivalents Author MDOT Due Date As needed Attachment C J00 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 50 Add the following language: It is the intent of the General Assembly that funds dedicated to the Transportation Trust Fund shall be applied to purposes bearing direct relation to the State transportation program, unless directed otherwise by legislation. To impl ement this intent for the Maryland Department of Transportation ( MDOT ) in fiscal 201 5, no commitment of funds in excess of $250,000 m ay be made nor such an amount may be transferred, by budget amendment or otherwise, for any project or purpose not normally arising in connection with the ordinary ongoing operation of MDOT and not contemplated in the approved budget or the last published Consolidated Transportation Program without 45 days of review and comment by the budget committees. Explanation: This annual budget bill language prohibits MDOT from using transportation funds for uses other than for transportation -related purposes witho ut review and comment by the budget committees. Information Request Information on nontransportation expenditures exceeding $250,000 Author MDOT Due Date As needed Attachment C J00A01 The Secretary’s Office Department of Transportation Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 51 Budget Amendments THE SECRETARY’S OFFICE J00A01.02 Operating Grants- In-Aid Add the following language to the special fund appropriation : , provided that no more than $4,100,170 of this appropriation may be expended for operating grants -in-aid, except for: (1) any additional special funds necessary to match unanticipated federal fund attainments; or (2) any proposed increase either to provide funds for a new grantee or to expand funds for an existing grantee. Further provided that no expenditures in exce ss of $4,100,170 may occur unless the department provides notification to the budget committees to justify the need for additional expenditures under item (1) or (2) above, and the committees provide review and comment or 45 days elapse from the date such notification is provided to the committees. Explanation: This annual language caps the level of special funds provided for operating grants -in-aid. The cap may be increased to match unanticipated federal dollars or to provide new or expanded grant fundi ng upon notification to the budget committees. Information Request Explanation of need for additional special funds for operating grants in -aid Author Maryland Department of Transportation Due Date As needed J00A01.03 Facilities and Capital Equipment Add the following language to the special fund appropriation : , provided that no funds may be expended by the Secretary ’s Office for any system preservation or minor project with a total project cost in excess of $500,000 that is not currently included in the fiscal 2014-2019 Consolidated Transportation Program except as outlined below: (1) the Secretary shall notify the budget committees of any proposed system preservation or minor project with a total project cost in excess of $500,000, incl uding the need and justification for the project, and its total cost; and Attachment C J00A01 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 52 (2) the budget committees shall have 45 days to review and comment on the proposed system preservation or minor project. Explanation: This language provides legislative oversight o f grants exceeding $500,000 that are not listed in the current Consolidated Transportation Program . Information Request Notification of the intent to fund a capital grant exceeding $500,000 that is not listed in the current Consolidated Transportation Plan Author Maryland Department of Transportation Due Date As needed Add the following language to the special fund appropriation : Further provided that $1 6,000,000 of these funds intended as transportation grants to municipal governments shall be allocated as provided in Section 8 -405 of the Transportation Article and may be expended only in accordance with Section 8-408 of the Transportation Article. Explanation: This language makes expenditure of the one -time transportation grant funds for municipalities subject to the same requirements that apply to expenditure of Highway User Revenue funding provided to municipalities. Add the following language to the special fund appropriation : Further provided that no funds may be expended for the Baltimore City Rail Intermodal Facility until: (1) the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has prepared an Environmental Effects Report for the project; and (2) MDOT has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Morrell Park Community Association and the Morrell Park St. Paul ’s Improvement Association detailing how negative impacts on the surrounding communities of the construction and operation of the facility will be mitigated and has provided copies of the MOU to the budge t committees; or (3) if no MOU has been executed by October 1, 2014, MDOT submits a report to the budget committees that details: (i) the number of meetings held with the community in attempting to craft an MOU; Attachment C J00A01 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 53 (ii) the issues raised by the community a t these meetings; (iii) the issues upon which MDOT and the community were able to reach agreement; and (iv) the issues upon which MDOT and the community were unable to reach agreement; and (4) the budget committees have had 45 days to review and comment on the MOU or the report submitted in absence of an MOU. Explanation: This language restricts funds for the Baltimore Rail Intermodal Facility until MDOT has prepared an environmental report on the project and enters into an MOU with community groups ou tlining how negative impacts will be mitigated. If MDOT is unable to reach agreement with the community groups by October 1, 2014, it may report on its efforts to the budget committees to obtain a release of the funds. Information Request MOU or report detailing efforts made in attempting to negotiate MOU Author MDOT Due Date 45 days prior to release of funds Supplemental Budget No. 1 – Fiscal 2014 Deficiency J00A01.03 Facilities and Capital Equipment Add the following language to the special fund appropriation : , provided that this appropriation may only be expended to provide grants in the amounts listed to the following jurisdictions for pothole repairs: Allegany $228,151 Anne Arundel 760,635 Baltimore City 818,461 Baltimore 1,150,721 Calvert 229,397 Caroline 204,733 Carroll 421,893 Cecil 258,443 Charles 321,953 Dorchester 246,116 Attachment C J00A01 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 54 Funds not expended for this restricted purpose may not be transferred by budget amendment or otherwise to any other purpose and shall be canceled. Further provided it is the intent of the General Assembly that these are one -time grants provided due to the extreme winter weather conditions that have resulted in an increase in the number of potholes that will need to be repaired. Explanation: This language allocates the funding for pothole repair to the counties and Baltimore City based on the proportion of road miles in each jurisdiction to the total number of road miles for all the jurisdictions. Frederick 554,274 Garrett 292,993 Harford 452,769 Howard 434,915 Kent 117,275 Montgomery 992,145 Prince George ’s 784,809 Queen Anne ’s 237,065 St. Mary ’s 268,588 Somerset 151,188 Talbot 161,255 Washington 360,681 Wicomico 298,814 Worcester 252,726 Total $10,000,000 Attachment C J00A04 Debt Service Requirements Department of Transportation Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 55 Budget Amendments Add the following language : Consolidated Transportation Bonds may be issued in any amount provided that the aggregate outstanding and unpaid balance of these bond s and bonds of prior issues may not exceed $2,530,255,000 as of June 30, 2015. Further provided that the amount paid for debt service shall be reduced by any proceeds generated from net bond sale premiums, provided that those revenues are recognized by th e department and reflected in the Transportation Trust Fund forecast. Further provided that the appropriation for debt service shall be reduced by any proceeds generated from net bond sale premiums. To achieve this reduction, the Maryland Department of T ransportation (MDOT) may either use the proceeds from the net premium to reduce the size of the bond issuance or apply the proceeds from the net premium to debt service for that bond issuance. Explanation: Section 3 -202 of the Transportation Article requ ires the General Assembly to establish the maximum debt outstanding each year in the budget bill. The level will be based on outstanding debt as of June 30, 2014, plus projected debt issued during fiscal 2015 in support of the transportation capital progr am. Add the following language: MDOT shall submit with its annual September and January financial forecasts information on: (1) anticipated and actual non -traditional debt outstanding as of June 30 of each year; and (2) anticipated and actual debt service payments for each outstanding non -traditional debt issuance from fiscal 2014 through 2024. Non-traditional debt is defined as any debt instrument that is not a Consolidated Transportation bond or a Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehic le bond; such debt includes, but is not limited to, Certificates of Participation, debt backed by customer facility charges, passenger facility charges, or other revenues, and debt issued by the Maryland Economic Development Corporation or any other third party on behalf of MDOT. Explanation: The General Assembly is interested in monitoring the use of nontraditional debt by MDOT. The information requested provides the budget committees with additional information on the usage and annual costs of nontradi tional debt. Attachment C J00A04 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 56 Information Request Nontraditional debt outstanding and anticipated debt service payments Author MDOT Due Date With the September forecast With the January forecast Add the following language: The total aggregate outstanding and unpaid principal balance of non -traditional debt, defined as any debt instrument that is not a Consolidated Transportation Bond or a Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle bond issued by MDOT, may not exceed $726,610,000 as of June 30, 2015. Provided, however , that in addition to the limit established under this provision, MDOT may increase the aggregate outstanding unpaid and principal balance of non -traditional debt so long as: (1) MDOT provides notice to the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and the House Appropriations Committee stating the specific reason for the additional issuance and providing specific information regarding the proposed issuance, including information specifying the total amount of non -traditional debt that would be outstanding o n June 30, 2015, and the total amount by which the fiscal 2015 debt service payment for all non-traditional debt would increase following the additional issuance; and (2) the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and the House Appropriations Committee have 45 days to review and comment on the proposed additional issuance before the publication of a preliminary official statement. The Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and the House Appropriations Committee may hold a public hearing to discuss the propose d increase and shall signal their intent to hold a hearing within 45 days of receiving notice from MDOT. Explanation: This language limits the amount of nontraditional debt outstanding at the end of fiscal 2015 to the total amount that is projected to be outstanding from all previous nontraditional debt issuances as of June 30, 2014, and all anticipated sales in fiscal 2015. The language allows MDOT to increase the amount of nontraditional debt outstanding in fiscal 2015 by providing notification to the budget committees regarding the reason that the additional issuances are required. Information Request Justification for increasing nontraditional debt outstanding Author MDOT Due Date 45 days prior to publication of a preliminary official statement Attachment C J00B State Highway Administration Department of Transportation Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 57 Committee Narrative STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION J00B01.01 State System Construction and Equipment Watershed Implementation Plan – Non-Transportation Trust Fund Support: It is the intent of the budget committees that, for fiscal 2016 through 2019, the appropriations the Governor is required to include in the annual operating or capital budget pursuant to Transportation Article Section 8 -613.3 to comply with the Watershed Implementation Plan be provided from either general obligation bonds or unbudgeted bond premium revenues. Attachment C J00D Maryland Port Administration Department of Transportation Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 58 Budget Amendments MARYLAND PORT ADMINISTRATION J00D00.01 Port Operations Reduce appropriation for the purposes indicated: Funds Positions 1. Reduce funding for in -state travel. This reduction would provide for an increase of $33,899, or approximately 31%, compared to fiscal 2013 actual spending. 33,900 SF 2. Reduce funding for advertising. This reduction reduces funds for advertising but still provides for a $27,837 increase, or 7.5%, over fiscal 2013 actual spending. The agency may process a budget amendment to increase funding if needed. 27,837 SF Total Reductions 61,737 0.00 Effect Allowance Appropriation Amount Reduction Position Reduction Position 186.00 186.00 0.00 Special Fund 48,982,181 48,920,444 61,737 Total Funds 48,982,181 48,920,444 61,737 Attachment C J00D Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 59 Committee Narrative J00D00.02 Port Facilities and Capital Equipment Baltimore Rail Intermodal Facility Status Reports: The committees request that the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) submit a status report once permitting for the intermodal project has been completed, or November 1, 2014, whichever comes first, summarizing the status of the project, any chang es in cost projections, and when construction will be completed. If MDOT or CSX decide not to move forward with the project as currently envisioned, MDOT shall submit a report detailing the impact to the State and specifically the Port of Baltimore from not having completed the project and what alternatives may be pursued for double stacking in the State. The report shall be due 45 days after either CSX or MDOT decides to end the project. Information Request Status report once permitting is complete d or report on next steps if project does not move forward Author MDOT Due Date Once permitting is completed or November 1, 2014, whichever comes first or 45 days after project is ended Baltimore Harbor Dredging: The Maryland Port Administration (MPA) shall submit a report to the budget committees by November 1, 2014, that discusses its plan for the dredging of public and private terminals for the future, particularly as non -industrial development along the waterfront occurs. The budget committee s are particularly interested in prioritizing dredging activities for private terminals, given that there has been much discussion of readying the Port of Baltimore for larger ships after the Panama expansion. Information Request Baltimore Harbor dredging Author MPA Due Date November 1, 2014 Capacity Recovery at Cox Creek: The Maryland Port Administration (MPA) and the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) issued a Requ est for Information in December 2013, soliciting feedback for a pub lic-private partnership to restore dredge placement capacity at Cox Creek by converting dredge material into a lightweight aggregate. To gather more information on this conversion process, the committees direct MPA, in conjunction with MDOT, to conduct a study and issue a report on the feasibility and commercial viability of the proposed capacity recovery project at Cox Creek prior to initiating a public -private partnership process. The study should examine the cost of the project and comparison to alterna tives, comparable projects from other jurisdictions, and the marketability of lightweight aggregate in Attachment C J00D Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 60 the region, environmental impact and competition among and experience of capable manufacturers in converting dredge material into lightweight aggregate. The report shall be submitted to the committees no later than October 1, 2014. Information Request Capacity recovery at Cox Creek Author MPA Due Date October 1, 2014 Attachment C J00H Maryland Transit Administration Department of Transportation Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 61 Budget Amendments MARYLAND TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION J00H01.05 Facilities and Capital Equipment Add the following language to the special fund appropriation : , provided that $100,000 of this appropriation made for the purpose of constructing the Baltimore Red Line may not be expended until the Maryland Transit Administration submits a report to the budget committees and to the Senate and House of Delegates delegations for Baltimore City and Baltimore County on the regional contrib utions expected to assist in funding the construction of the Baltimore Red Line. The report shall include: (1) the amount, source or sources, and timing of the contribution to be pr ovided by Baltimore City; (2) the amount, source or sources, and timing of the contribut ion to be provided by Baltimore County; and (3) the status of efforts to secure agreements with Baltimore City and Baltimore County on providing contributions toward the construction of the Baltimore Red Line. The report shall be submitte d by July 1, 2014, and the budget committees shall have 45 days to review and comment. Funds restricted pending the receipt of a report may not be transferred by budget amendment or otherwise to any other purpose and shall be canceled if the report is not submitted to the budget committees. Explanation: This language requires the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) to report on the expected contributions by Baltimore City and Baltimore County toward construction of the Baltimore Red Line light rail proj ect. Information Request Report on regional contributions toward construction of the Baltimore Red Line Author MTA Due Date July 1, 2014 Attachment C J00H Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 62 Committee Narrative Metrorail Service to National Harbor : National Harbor is a significant economic generator for Prince George ’s County and Maryland as a whole and will continue to grow with construction of Maryland ’s sixth casino. However, there is no planned transit line that will help alleviate traffic congestion in the region and support continued economic growth. There have been studies conducted on constructing and extending rail transit service over the Woodrow Wilson Bridge including a stop at National Harbor, but there has been no clear evaluation of cost effectiveness or feasibility. The Maryland Department of Transportation ( MDOT ) should submit a report examining how the transportation conditions at National Harbor have changed with the addition of the casino license award and refine a purpose and need statement for a transit solution looking at all prudent and feasible alternatives. This report should specifically examine what economic benefits could be rea lized with extending rail to the National Harbor area. Information Request Report on transit solution for National Harbor Author MDOT Due Date January 1, 2015 Budget Amendments J00H01.06 Statewide Programs Operations Add the following language: The General Assembly recognizes the importance of developing regional transit solutions in the central Maryland corridor, including the importance of studying the creation of a regional transit authority to manage and operate regional transit operations in the corridor. To help ensure that State and federal funds are expended in the most efficient and effective manner, the Secretary of Transportation shall appoint a study group to examine the overall cost structure of a regional transit agency to the Sta te, to participating local jurisdictions, and to the public. The study group shall include representatives of local governments, a representative of the House of Delegates, a representative of the Senate, representatives from the Maryland Transit Administ ration (MTA), members of the public, and a designee from the existing nonprofit regional transit corporation. This study shall also consider MTA ’s ongoing update of the State management plan and its conditions for grants to local entities. The study grou p shall submit a report to the budget committees by August 1, 2014. No grants or funds for any new regional transit agency shall be disbursed until the study group report has been submitted to the budget committees, which shall have 30 days for review and comment. This language does not apply to services provided by MTA, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Montgomery County Ride -On, or Prince George ’s County TheBus. Attachment C J00H Joint Chairme n’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 63 Explanation: This language requires MDOT to convene a study group to rep ort on overall costs of a new regional transit entity to the State, local governments and the public prior to making any grants to such an entity. Information Request Report on the overall cost structure of a regional transit agency for central Maryland Author MDOT Due Date August 1, 2014 Attachment C J00I Maryland Aviation Administration Department of Transportation Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 64 Committee Narrative MARYLAND AVIATION ADMINISTRATION J00I00.02 Airport Operations Small Business Activity: In an effort to ensure that the Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) Procurement Office is fulfilling its mission for all entities interested in doing business with the State, MAA shall report to the budget committees on its Small Business Reserve Progra m (SBR). Specifically, MAA shall report to the budget committees its outreach to small businesses, the number of SBR contracts awarded in the last five years, the average turnaround time of SBR bids and contracts, and suggested areas for improvement in th e SBR program. Information Request Small business activity Author MAA Due Date December 1, 2014 Attachment C K00A Department of Natural Resources Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 65 Committee Narrative WILDLIFE AND HERITAGE SERVICE K00A03.01 Wildlife and Heritage Service Deer Population Management Report: The budget committees are concerned that overabundant deer populations are causing increasing numbers of problems throughout the State in all types of areas including urban, suburban, and rural. The problems include collisions and property damage of veh icles, and damage to farm crops, yards, gardens, and ecologically sensitive areas. Therefore, the budget committees request that the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) consult with a wide variety of stakeholders, other states, and outside experts to identify and evaluate all possible techniques for controlling and reducing deer populations to acceptable levels in areas of the State determined to have an overabundant deer population. In addition, the budget committees request that DNR report by December 31, 2014, on the results of its evaluations and actions that DNR will take to reduce deer populations to acceptable levels. Information Request Deer population management report Author DNR Due Date December 31, 2014 Budget Amendments LAND ACQUISITION AND PLANNING K00A05.10 Outdoor Recreation Land Loan Concur with the following language on the special fund appropriation : Notwithstanding the appropriations above, the Special Fund appropriation for the Outdoor Recreation Land Loan shall be reduced by $51,851,510 contingent on the enactment of legislation crediting $51,851,510 of the transfer tax revenues to the General Fund. The reduction shall be distributed in the following manner: Program Open Space – State Acquisition ............................. $20,835,570 Program Open Space – Local Share ................................ .....$22,687,940 Rural Legacy ................................ ......$ 8,328,000 Total ................................ ................... $51,851,510 Attachment C K00A Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 66 Explanation: This action concurs with the reduction of the transfer tax allocation for capital programs contingent upon the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2014 transferring the funding to the general fund , as proposed by the Governor. CHESAPEAKE AND COASTAL SERVICES K00A14.02 Chesapeake and Coastal Services Amend the following language on the special fund appropriation : , provided that this appropriation shall be reduced by $3,200,000 $6,200,000 contingent upon the enactment of legislation to allocate Chesapeake Bay 2010 Trust Fund revenue to the General Fund. Explanation: The budget bill as introduced includes a reduction of $3,200,000 contingent upon the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2014 transferring the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays 2010 Trust Fund special funds to the general fund. This action increases that reduction by $3,000,000. Add the following language to the special fund appropriation : Further provided that it is the General Assembly’s intent that the Administration budget the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays 2010 Trust Fund for the fiscal 2014 actual, fiscal 2015 working appropriation, and the fiscal 2016 allowance and annually thereafter as a special fu nd appropriation in the Department of Natural Resources’ operating budget and reimbursable fund appropriation in the receiving agencies’ budgets. The amount budgeted should reflect the allocation in the annual work and expenditure plans required to be sub mitted with the annual budget under Section 8 -2A-03(d) of the Natural Resources Article. Explanation: This action expresses the Maryland General Assembly’s intent that the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays 2010 Trust Fund be budgeted in such a way tha t improves the ability to make year -to-year comparisons of funding in receiving agencies’ budgets. Attachment C L00A Department of Agriculture Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 67 Budget Amendments Add the following language: Provided that except for funds relating to the cost of an economic impact analysis, that no funds may be expended by the Department for final development and submission of phosphorus management tool regulations to the Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review until a full economic impact analysis of the proposed regulations is submitted to the budget committees , the Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee, and the House Environmental Matters Committee. The analysis shall estimate the cost as well as any economic benefit of the proposed regulations to the State and to a person who is required to have a nutrient and management plan for nitrogen and phosphorus and shall include, as appropriate, the impact of the regulations on: (1) the cost of imple menting a nutrient management plan developed or updated based on the proposed phosphorus management tool; (2) efficiency in the production of agricultural products; (3) the workforce; (4) capital investment, taxation, competition, and economic development; and (5) the effort to reach the calendar 2025 requirement of having all best management practices in place to meet water quality standards for restoring the Chesapeake Bay. The analysis shall be conducted in consultation with other units of State government, units of local government, members of the agricultural community, and representatives of the commercial lawn care, biosolids, and agricultural fertilizer industries, as appropriate. The committees shall have 45 days to review and comment on the economic analysis. Explanation: This language restricts Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) funding, except for funds relating to the cost of an economic impact analysis , for final development and submission of phosphorus management tool reg ulations until MDA submits a full economic analysis of the impact of the proposed regulations on the State’s Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts and on a person who is required to have a nutrient and management plan for nitrogen and phosphorus. Informati on Request Full economic analysis of phosphorus management tool regulations Author MDA Due Date Prior to submission to the Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review Attachment C L00A Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 68 OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY L00A11.01 Executive Direction Add the following language to the general fund appropriation : , provided that because the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) has had four or more repeat findings in the most recent fiscal compliance audit issued by the Office of Legislative Audits (OLA), $100,000 of this appropriation may not be expended unless: (1) MDA has taken corrective action with respect to all repeat audit findings on or before November 1, 2014; and (2) a report is submitted to the budget committees by OLA listing each repeat audit finding along with a determination that each repeat finding was corrected. The budget committees shall have 45 days to review and comment to allow for funds to be released prior to the end of fiscal 2015. Explanation: The Joint Audit Committee has requested that budget bill language be adopted for each unit of State government that has four or more repeat audit findings in its most recent fiscal compliance audit. Each suc h agency is to have a portion of its administrative budget withheld pending the adoption of corrective action by the agency and a determination by OLA that each finding was corrected. OLA shall submit reports to the budget committees on the status of repe at findings. Information Request Status of corrective actions related to the most recent fiscal compliance audit Author OLA Due Date 45 days before the release of funds L00A11.11 Capital Appropriation Concur with the fo llowing language on the special fund appropriation : , provided that this appropriation shall be reduced by $17,275,034 contingent upon the enactment of legislation crediting transfer tax revenues to the General Fund. Explanation: This action concurs with the Governor’s proposed contingent reduction to the transfer tax portion of the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Program’s special fund appropriation. Attachment C L00A Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 69 Supplemental Budget No. 1 OFFICE OF MARKETING, ANIMAL INDUSTRIES, AND CONSUMER SERVICES L00A12.13 Tobacco Transition Program Add the following language to the special fund appropriation : , provided that $100,000 of this appropriation may not be expended until the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission, in conjunction with the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) submits a report to the budget committees on how the Regional Food Hub in Southern Maryland will be coordinated with the DHCD food desert initiative, the Maryland Food Center Authority, and other Maryland food hubs including the Baltimore Food Hub and the Eastern Shore Food Hub. The report shall be submitted by September 15, 2014, and the budget committees shall have 45 days to review and comment. Explanation: This action adds language consistent with coordination of food hub reporting requirements in the capital budget for the Eastern Shore Food Hub and the Baltimore Food Hub. Information Request Report on coordination with other food hubs, the Food Desert Initiative in DHCD, and the Maryland Food Center Authority Authors Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission DHCD Due Date September 15, 2014 Budget Amendments L00A12.20 Maryland Agricultural and Resource-Based Industry Development Corporation Strike the following language from the general fund appropriation : , provided that this appropriation shall be reduced by $1,125,000 contingent upon the enactment of legislation reducing the mandated funding to the FY 2014 level. Explanation: The fiscal 2015 budget bill as introduced include s a $1,125,000 reduction to the Maryland Agricultural and Resource -Based Industry Development Corporation, contingent upon enactment of a provision in the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2014. This action strikes that contingent reduction. Attachment C L00A Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 70 Reduce appropriation for the purposes indicated: Funds Positions 1. This action reduces the Maryland Agricultural and Resource -Based Industry Development Corporation’s appropriation by $1,125,000. 1,125,000 GF Total Reductions 1,125,000 0.00 Effect Allowance Appropriation Amount Reduction Position Reduction General Fund 4,000,000 2,875,000 1,125,000 Total Funds 4,000,000 2,875,000 1,125,000 OFFICE OF RESOURCE CONSERVATION L00A15.03 Resource Conservation Operations Reduce appropriation for the purposes indicated: Funds Positions 1. Reduce funding attributable to double -counted Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays 2010 Trust Fund appropriation. The fiscal 2015 Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays 2010 Trust Fund appropriation is budgeted entirely within the Department of Natural Resources’ operating budget. Therefore, the fund ing reflected in the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) operating budget double counts the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays 2010 Trust Fund appropriation. MDA may bring in a budget amendment to appropriate Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays 2010 Trust Fund monies when the final allocation is determined. 2,600,000 SF Total Reductions 2,600,000 0.00 Effect Allowance Appropriation Amount Reduction Position Reduction Position 109.50 109.50 0.00 General Fund 8,625,111 8,625,111 0 Special Fund 2,695,248 95,248 2,600,000 Federal Fund 835,086 835,086 0 Total Funds 12,155,445 9,555,445 2,600,000 Attachment C L00A Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 71 L00A15.04 Resource Conservation Grants Reduce appropriation for the purposes indicated: Funds Positions 1. Reduce funding attributable to double -counted Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays 2010 Trust Fund appropriation. The fiscal 2015 Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays 2010 Trust Fund appropriation is budgeted entirely within the Department of Natural Resources’ operatin g budget. Therefore, the funding reflected in the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) operating budget double counts the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays 2010 Trust Fund appropriation. MDA may bring in a budget amendment to appropriate Chesape ake and Atlantic Coastal Bays 2010 Trust Fund monies when the final allocation is determined. 15,000,000 SF Total Reductions 15,000,000 0.00 Effect Allowance Appropriation Amount Reduction Position Reduction Position 10.00 10.00 0.00 General Fund 858,912 858,912 0 Special Fund 25,963,391 10,963,391 15,000,000 Total Funds 26,822,303 11,822,303 15,000,000 Attachment C M00A Office of the Secretary Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 72 Budget Amendments OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY M00A01.01 Executive Direction Add the following language to the general fund appropriation : , provided that $100,000 of this appropriation made for the purpose of administration may not be expended until the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene submits a report to the budget commi ttees detailing its use of Section 11 -101(n)(2)(iii) of the State Finance and Procurement Article for procurement since fiscal year 2000. The report shall include by fiscal year specific contract detail s including the number of contracts awarded under thi s provision, the purpose for which the contract was awarded , and the value of awarded contract s. The report shall be submitted by October 1, 2014, and the committees shall have 45 days to review and comment. Funds restricted pending the receipt of the re port may not be transferred by budget amendment or otherwise to any other purpose and shall revert to the General Fund if the report is not submitted to the budget committees . Explanation: State Finance and Procurement Article Section 11 -101(n)(2)(iii) p rovides that a Medicaid, Judicare, or other reimbursement contract is not considered a procurement contract if user or recipient eligibility and price is set by law. As such, these contracts are not approved by the Board of Public Works, and a different a ppeals process is utilized (i.e., appeals do not go to the Maryland Board of Contract Appeals). The language withholds funds pending a report from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) detailing its use of this particular procurement provisio n in the past 15 years. Information Request Use of a certain procurement provision Author DHMH Due Date October 1, 2014 Committee Narrative Federal Repeat Audit Findings : The committees request the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) to submit a report detailing, for the p eriod fiscal 2010 through 2 014, a complete listing of audits on any program within the department conducted by the federal government; a listing of repeat audit findings contained within those federal audits; t he department’s response to those repeat audit findings; any corrective action plans or other actions taken by the department in response to th ose repeat audit findings; and any response from the federal government to the corrective action plans or other a ctions taken by the department in response to those repeat audit findings. Attachment C M00A Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 73 Information Request Federal repeat audit findings Author DHMH Due Date October 1, 2014 Access to Obstetrical Care: The committees request the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) to convene a group of interested stakeholders, including the providers of obstetrical care from urban and rural areas, to study the issue of access to obstetrical care. The group shall:  evaluate the factors contributing to any access to obstetrical care in both urban and rural areas of the State;  evaluate if this issue exists in other states, and any policies that those states engage in to reduce barriers to obstetrical care on urban an d/or rural areas;  review recent proposals intended to ensure access to obstetrical care in urban and rural areas including through the creation of a birth injury fund and analyze the costs and benefits of these proposals; and  make recommendations on way s to address any identified barriers to obstetrical care. Information Request Access to obstetrical care Author DHMH Due Date November 1, 2014 Budget Amendments M00A01.02 Operations Reduce appropriation for the purposes indicated: Funds Positions 1. Delete 1 long -term vacant administrative position (015600). The position has been vacant for over two years. 47,728 GF 1.00 2. Reduce funding for accrued leave payouts. The reduction level funds the amount in the Administration budget for this purpose. 35,000 GF Total Reductions 82,728 1.00 Attachment C M00A Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 74 Effect Allowance Appropriation Amount Reduction Position Reduction Position 235.40 234.40 1.00 General Fund 13,632,158 13,549,430 82,728 Federal Fund 13,691,129 13,691,129 0 Total Funds 27,323,287 27,240,559 82,728 Attachment C M00B Regulatory Services Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 75 Committee Narrative REGULATORY SERVICES M00B01.03 Office of Health Care Quality Report on Mandated Inspection Levels: The committees direct the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) to report, on a quarterly basis, the Office of Health Care Quality’s (OHCQ) inspection levels for entities under the agency’s purview. For each type of health care facility, includ ing forensic laboratories, licensed and regulated by OHCQ, the department should provide the number of licensees, the number of initial and renewal surveys completed by OHCQ, the number of complaints received by the agency, and the number of complaints inv estigated. The agency’s progress in meeting performance measures that are discussed in OHCQ’s Annual Report and Staffing Analysis should also be addressed. Finally, the reports should advise the budget committees of any programmatic changes made within O HCQ to improve inspection levels. Information Request Report on mandated inspection levels Author DHMH Due Date 15 days after the end of each quarter Attachment C M00F0201 Health Systems and Infrastructure Administration Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 76 Budget Amendments M00F02.01 Health Systems and Infrastructure Services Reduce appropriation for the purposes indicated: Funds Positions 1. Reduce the federal fund appropriation for the State Innovation Models (SIM) Grant to more accurately reflect the agency’s budget. If new SIM grant funding is received in fiscal 2015, the agency is authorized to process a budget amendment to provide for additional spending authority under the grant. 20,000,000 FF Total Reductions 20,000,000 0.00 Effect Allowance Appropriation Amount Reduction Position Reduction Position 10.00 10.00 0.00 General Fund 1,595,360 1,595,360 0 Special Fund 15,000 15,000 0 Federal Fund 24,259,738 4,259,738 20,000,000 Total Funds 25,870,098 5,870,098 20,000,000 Attachment C M00F03 Prevention and Health Promotion Administration Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 77 Committee Narrative Report on Sexually Transmitted Infection Levels: The committees direct the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) to report, on a semi -annual basis, the rates of chlamydia, primary/secondary syphilis, HIV, and AIDS in the State. For each type of sexually transmitted infection, the reports should also provide rate information by age, sex, and race. The reports should also advise the budget committees of any programmatic changes made within DHMH to improve infection levels. In addition, DHMH should advise the committees, by October 1, 2014, as to what programmatic, technological, or other changes are necessary in order for DHMH to be able to accurately report the above -mentioned information on a quarterly basis. Information Request Sexually transmitted infection rates Author DHMH Due Date October 1, 2014, and semi -annually thereafter Attachment C M00K01 Deputy Secretary for Behavioral Health and Disabilities Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 78 Budget Amendments DEPUTY SECRETARY FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DISABILITIES M00K01.01 Executive Direction Add the following language to the general fund appropriation : , provided that $100,000 of this appropriation made for the purpose of administration may not be expended until the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, in consultation with the Judiciary, the Department of Public Safety and Corre ctional Services, the Office of the Public Defender, and the Maryland State’s Attorneys ’ Association, submits a report to the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, Finance Committee, and Judicial Proceedings Committee and the House Appropriations Committee , Health and Government Operations Committee, and Judiciary Committee detailing: (1) For fiscal 2012, 2013 , and 2014: (a) the average wait time for residential placement in a State -run psychiatric facility or State intellectual disability center after a not competent or not criminally responsible (NCR) finding; (b) the average wait time for residential placement in a State -run psychiatric facility or State intellectual disability center after the signing of an inpatient evaluation order for a competency or NCR evaluation; (c) the demand for residential treatment beds generated from drug courts and placements under Section 8 -507 of the Health -General Article ; (d) the average wait time for placement in a treatment slot after the signing of an order under a Section 8 -505 or Section 8 -507 of the Health -General Article or any local equivalent ; and (e) any other relevant outcomes for court -involved individuals with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and substance abuse disorders. (2) The availability, by jurisdiction, of the following resources for court -involved individuals with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and substance abuse disorders: (a) on-site clinicians or other behavioral health assessment staff at court locatio ns; (b) the availability of case management and other wrap -around services , including transportation grants and subsidies ; and (c) the availability of intensive supervision (pre -trial, probation, and parole). Attachment C M00K01 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 79 (3) Recommendations, based on an analysis of the data contained in paragraphs (1) and (2) above, to improve t reatment and service option s, including additional State -operated residential capacity, that will facilitate lower detention, imprisonment and hospitalization rates, and emergency room visits , for court -involved individuals with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and substance abuse disorders. Any recommendations shall include detailed cost estimates. The report shall be submitted by November 15, 2014 , and the budget committees sha ll have 45 days to review and comment. Funds restricted pending the receipt of the report may not be transferred by budget amendment or otherwise to any other purpose and shall revert to the General Fund if the report is not submitted to the committees. Explanation: The language requests the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene ( DHMH ), in consultation with other stakeholders, to collect various data on court -involved individuals with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and substance abuse disorders and, after analyzing the data, develop recommendations to improve treatment and service options for these individuals to reduce the extent of incarceration, institutionalization, and/or contact with emergency departments. Information Request Treatment and service options for certain court -involved individuals Author DHMH Due Date November 15, 2014 Attachment C M00L Behavioral Health Administration Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 80 Budget Amendments Add the following language: Provided that no funding appropriated in this budget may be used to implement a program of outpatient civil commitment until the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene submits a report to the Senate Finance and Bud get and Taxation committees and the House Health and Government Operations and Appropriations c ommittees detailing the specifics of any program , including a detailed cost estimate. The committees shall have 45 days to review and comment. Explanation: A recent Continuity of Care Advisory Panel, appointed at the direction of the Governor, submitted a report in January 2014 which included a recommendation to further examine the implementation of an outpatient civil commitment program. The language simply requires the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) to submit a report to the appropriate policy and budget committees prior to the implementation of any program in fiscal 2015. Information Request Outpatient civil commitment Author DHMH Due Date 45 days prior to the expenditure of any funding on an outpatient civil commitment program Committee Narrative MENTAL HYGIENE ADMINISTRATION M00L01.01 Program Direction Mental Health Anti -stigma Education: The committees are concerned that the persistence of stigma concerning mental health treatment continues to discourage individuals from seeking appropriate care. Although the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) provides funding for anti-stigma educat ion efforts, this funding is often part of broader mental health programming rather than exclusively targeted at anti -stigma education. The committees request BHA report on anti-stigma education best practices, the current application of those best practi ces in each jurisdiction in the State, and the cost of developing a statewide model anti-stigma education program. Information Request Mental health anti -stigma education Author BHA Due Date October 1, 2014 Attachment C M00L Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 81 Treatment Options for Youth with Heroin -related Substance Abuse: The committees are concerned about the recent upsurge in heroin -related substance abuse cases. In particular, the committees are concerned that there is insufficient in -state residential treatment capacity for youth with h eroin -related addictions issues. The committees request the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA), in consultation with the Center for Substance Abuse Research (CESAR) at the University of Maryland, College Park, to provide the following data on treatme nt capacity for youth with heroin -related addiction issues: the number of residential facilities that offer treatment, including treatment length of stay; how many youth seek residential treatment out-of-state; the average cost per individual by facility; residential program waiting lists and completion rates; and the number of non -residential programs that are able to serve individuals with heroin -related addictions issues. BHA and CESAR shall submit the data by November 1, 2014. Information Request Treatment options for youth with heroin -related substance abuse Author BHA CESAR Due Date November 1, 2014 Substance Abuse Pilot Project: It is the intent of the budget committees that, to the extent that the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene can identify savings through cost containment or efficiencies or attain additional federal funds for this purpose, $1 million be added to substan ce abuse treatment funding to establish a pilot program in a rural area of the State for the treatment of opioid dependence. The pilot program is to emphasize the use of medication therapies approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration that are not opioid replacement therapies. Attachment C M00M Developmental Disabilities Administration Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 82 Budget Amendments DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ADMINISTRATION M00M01.01 Program Direction Add the following language to the general fund appropriation : , provided that $250,000 of this appropriation made for the purpose of Program Direction may not be expended until the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene reports, as part of its Managing for Results performance measures, the percentage of individuals in the Developmental Disabilities Administration’s Community Services Program who are being served through the Home and Community -Based Services Waiver. The report shall be submitted with the department’s annual budget submission, and the committees shall have 45 days to review and comment. Funds restricted pending the receipt of the report may not be transferred by budget amendment or otherwise to any other purpose and shall revert to the Ge neral Fund if the report is not submitted to the committees. Explanation: The Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) currently reports the matching federal funds claimed through the waiver; however, this is an inaccurate way to measure DDA’s abi lity to maximize federal fund attainment. Committee narrative in the 2013 Joint Chairmen’s Report required DDA to report, with its annual budget submission, the percentage of individuals within the Community Services Program who are being served through a waiver. However, DDA failed to comply with this requirement. Information Request Home and Community -based Services Waiver enrollment Author DDA Due Date With the annual budget submission Add the following language to the general fund appropriation : Further provided that because the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) has had four or more repeat findings in the most recent fiscal compliance audit issued by the Office of Legislative Audits (OLA), $500,000 of this agency’s a dministrative appropriation may not be expended unless: (1) DDA has taken corrective action with respect to all repeat audit findings on or before November 1, 2014; and Attachment C M00M Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 83 (2) a report is submitted to the budget committees by OLA listing each repeat audit finding along with a determination that each repeat finding was corrected. The budget committees shall have 45 days to review and comment to allow for funds to be released prior to the end of fiscal 2015. Explanation: The Joint Audit Committee has requested that budget bill language be added for each unit of State government that has four or more repeat audit findings in its most recent fiscal compliance audit. Each such agen cy is to have a portion of its administrative budget withheld pending the adoption of corrective action by the agency and a determination by OLA that each finding was corrected. OLA shall submit reports to the budget committees on the status of repeat fin dings. Information Request Status of corrective actions related to the most recent fiscal compliance audit Author OLA Due Date 45 days before the release of funds Committee Narrative M00M01.02 Community Services Home and Community -based Services and Waiver Enrollment: The committees direct the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) to report on the number of new individuals placed into services from the following categories within the Community Services Program: emergency, Waiting List Equity Fund, court -involved, crisis services, and Transitioning Youth. The number of requests for service change should also be reported and, to the extent possible, the costs associated with changes in services should be identified. The reports should b e submitted on a quarterly basis. Information Request Reports on new placements within the Community Services Program Author DHMH Due Date 30 days after the end of each quarter Attachment C M00Q Medical Care Programs Administration Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 84 Budget Amendments MEDICAL CARE PROGRAMS ADMINISTRATION M00Q01.01 Deputy Secretary for Health Care Financing Add the following language to the general fund appropriation : , provided that $100,000 of this appropriation made for the purpose of administration may not be expended until the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene submits a report to the budget committees that: (1) clearly articulates the role of the Behavioral Health Administration in providing clinical oversight of behavioral health services including those funded in the budget of the Medical Care Programs Administration; (2) details how financial management for Medicaid and non -Medicaid services will be managed and coordinated between the Behavioral Health Administration and the Medical Care Program Administration; and (3) details the formal and informal opportunities that stakeholders will have to: provide input on policy directions involving behavioral health services; collaborate with the department to identify and seek resolution of claims and service issues; and support the transition of behavioral health services under the new Administrative Ser vices Organization. The report shall be submitted by June 1, 2014, and the committees shall have 45 days to review and comment. Funds restricted pending the receipt of the report may not be transferred by budget amendment or otherwise to any other purpose and shall revert to the General Fund if the report is not submitted to the budget committees. Explanation : The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) is in the middle of transforming the service delivery system for behavioral health services. This transformation includes services for Medicaid recipients and the uninsured, and for Medicaid -reimbursable services and those not eligible for Medicaid reimbursement. Part of this transformation includes the administration of most behavioral health services through an Administrative Services Organization (the current administrative arrangement for most mental health services). The language asks DHMH to clarify the clinical and financial management responsibilities of the Behavioral Health and Medicaid administrations in the new service delivery system and also to identify opportunities for stakeholders to be part of the transit ion process. Information Request Behavioral health services Author DHMH Due Date June 1, 2014 Attachment C M00Q Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 85 Add the following language to the general fund appropriation: Further provided that $100,000 of this appropriation made for the purpose of administration may not be expended until the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene: (1) reviews the Medicaid waiver programs in other states that serve children with Prader -Willi Syndrome, including the services provided and the average annual cost per child; (2) identifies the number of children in Maryland younger than age 22 with Prader -Willi Syndrome; (3) estimates the number of such children who are likely to meet an Instit utional Care Facility for the Developmentally Disabled, a hospital, or a nursing home level of care; (4) approximates the annual cost to Medicaid to provide services for such children under a Medicaid §1915(c) home - and community -based services waiver ba sed on the actual medical and support needs of those children estimated to be potentially eligible; and (5) based on findings under para graphs (1) through (4) above, the Department may either apply to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services for a n ew waiver or the modification of an existing waiver to serve children with Prader -Willi Syndrome and report to the budget committees that it is making that application, or report to the committees why it is not seeking a new waiver or waiver modification. The waiver application or report shall be submitted by December 1, 2014, and the committees shall have 45 days to review and comment. Funds restricted pending the receipt of the report may not be transferred by budget amendment or otherwise to any other purpose and shall revert to the General Fund if the report is not submitted to the budget committees. Explanation: The language restricts funding pending the receipt of either confirmation that the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) has made an application for a new waiver or the modification of an existing waiver to cover children with Prader -Willi Syndrome or a report as to why it is not submitting such an application. Information Request Prader -Willi Syndrome Author DHMH Due Date December 1, 2014 Attachment C M00Q Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 86 M00Q01.03 Medical Care Provider Reimbursements Add the following language: All appropriations provided for program M00Q01.03 Medical Care Provider Reimbursements are to be used for the purposes herein appropriated, and there shall be no budgetary transfer to any other program or purpose except that funding for substance abuse services may be transferred to program M00Q01.10 Medicaid Behavioral Health Provider Reimbursements to be spent under an Administrative Services Or ganization management model. Funds not expended for these purposes shall revert to the General Fund or be canceled. Explanation: Annual budget bill language to limit the use of Medicaid provider reimbursements to that purpose. An exception is made for substance abuse services that are currently included in the budgets of Managed Care Organizations or delivered fee -for-service. Effective January 1, 2015, those funds are anticipated to be spent through an Administrative Services Organization in a differe nt Medicaid program and can be transferred to that program. Add the following language: Provided that it is the intent of the General Assembly that the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene identify savings in the Medical Care Program Administration in order to support a 2.5% rate increase for skilled nursing facilities effective July 1, 2014. Explanation: The language expresses legislative intent that the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene find savings in the Medicaid program sufficient to allow for a 2.5% rate increase for nursing homes, effective July 1, 2014. Nursing homes are currently scheduled to receive a rate increase of 1.725% on January 1, 2015. In order to fund a 2.5% increase, general fund savings of $9 million need to be ident ified and applied to a rate increase. Add the following language: Further provided that it is the intent of the General Assembly that, effective January 1, 2015, the rate paid for anesthesia services provided for Medicaid pediatric dental cases billed under Current Procedural Terminology code 00170 shall be at least 40% of the average commercial rate for the Eastern Region of the United States as reported by the American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Survey of Commercial Rates. Explanation : The language establishes a commercial benchmark for one particular Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code used by anesthesiologists, a code most typically used in connection with pediatric dental surgery. The current average commercial rate for the Eastern Region of the United States as reported by the American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Survey of Commercial Rates is $72, equating to a 40% benchmark of $28.80. The fiscal 2015 budget includes a rate increase for this particular CPT code to $ 23.10, effective January 1, 2015, Attachment C M00Q Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 87 which is 100% of the Medicare rate. Maryland Medicaid uses the Medicare rate as a benchmark for physician rates. If implemented, the increase to $28.80 would cost an estimated $231,000 for the second half of fiscal 2015 and an estimated annualized cost of $432,000. Amend the following language to the general fund appropriation : Further provided that this appropriation shall be reduced by $1,500,000 $4,700,000 contingent upon the enactment of legislation reducing the MHIP assessment . Explanation: The language amends a contingent general fund reduction in Medicaid based on reducing the Maryland Health Insurance Plan (MHIP) assessment to 0.3% , effective October 1, 2014. Reduce appropriation for the purposes indicated: Funds Positions 1. Reduce funds by extending managed care organization (MCO) cost containment for the second half of fiscal 2015. The fiscal 2015 budget assumes a 1% MCO rate reduction for six months effective July 1, 2014. The proposal simply extends that cost containment for the full fiscal year. 10,115,000 10,115,000 GF FF 2. Reduce funding for Balancing Incentive Payment Program (BIPP) pilot projects. According to the department, none of the proposals received for BIPP projects met the award criteria and the procurement was canceled. The department indicates it wishes to repurpose these funds to waiver services under certain conditions. However, it is unclear at this point how much funding will be needed. The reduction still leaves $4.4 million for those services. 2,200,000 2,200,000 GF FF 3. Delete fiscal agent early takeover funding. Delays in, and potential restructuring of, the Maryland Enterprise Restructuring Project means that these funds will not be used in fiscal 2015. 4,841,917 14,525,751 GF FF Total Reductions 43,997,668 0.00 Attachment C M00Q Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 88 Effect Allowance Appropriation Amount Reduction Position Reduction General Fund 2,398,780,323 2,381,623,406 17,156,917 Special Fund 950,528,748 950,528,748 0 Federal Fund 4,365,232,982 4,338,392,231 26,840,751 Total Funds 7,714,542,053 7,670,544,385 43,997,668 Committee Narrative Value -based Purchasing: HealthChoice contains a value -based purchasing program. Under that program, managed care organizations (MCOs) are measured against certain outcomes. MCOs can achieve incentives (payments) for achieving certain outcome measures, with these payments supported by penalties against MCOs that have certain lower outcome measures. If penalties exceed payments, unallocated funding is redistributed among the four highest -performing MCOs. In the most recent value -based purchasing program, this re-allocation resulted in two MCOs that had more outcomes meriting penalties than payments still receiving funding. The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) is requested to re-visit its value -based purchasing program allocation methodology so that MCO s with more negative outcomes than positive outcomes cannot achieve payments under the program. DHMH may look at distributing funding only among MCOs achieving net positive outcomes, using funding that would otherwise have been distributed to MCOs with ne t negative outcomes for one-time programming, or in other ways as it determines. Any change proposed should be implemented for the calendar 2015 value -based purchasing program. Information Request Value -based purchasing program Author DHMH Due Date October 1, 2014 Independent Review Organization: The committees request that t he Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH), in conjunction with relevant stakeholders , work to develop an Independent Review Organization (IRO) program . The IRO program shall mirror as closely as possible the appeals and grievance program administered by the Maryland Insurance Administration that currently applies to carriers in the commercial market. The program that is developed should include at lea st the following provisions: a financing strategy that is not based on a “loser pays” model; a process by which providers can dispute a managed care organization’s (MCO) denial of a claim on the basis of medical necessity; a process for market conduct stu dies when an MCO might systematically deny or down code certain types of claims; and a process of departmental investigation and remedial action regarding patterns of disputes between MCOs and patients or providers that are presented to the IRO or the department where Attachment C M00Q Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 89 the department determines that education or intervention is warranted. DHMH shall report its progress on the development of the IRO program by October 1, 2014 , including any recommendations that necessitate legislative action to enact the program in fiscal 2 016. Information Request Independent Review Organization Author DHMH Due Date October 1, 2014 Budget Amendments M00Q01.04 Office of Health Services Reduce appropriation for the purposes indicated: Funds Positions 1. Delete 3 new positions and related funding. The positions are related to the creation of a new behavioral services unit in the Medical Care Programs Administration. The Administration has sufficient vacant positions to be able to re -classify positions to staff t his unit, including 22 long -term vacancies. 78,362 93,109 GF FF 3.00 Total Reductions 171,471 3.00 Effect Allowance Appropriation Amount Reduction Position Reduction Position 211.80 208.80 3.00 General Fund 11,408,616 11,330,254 78,362 Special Fund 25,949 25,949 0 Federal Fund 16,063,784 15,970,675 93,109 Total Funds 27,498,349 27,326,878 171,471 Attachment C M00Q Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 90 M00Q01.05 Office of Finance Reduce appropriation for the purposes indicated: Funds Positions 1. Delete 1 new position and related funding. The position is related to the creation of a new behavioral services unit in the Medical Care Programs Administration. The Administration has sufficient vacant positions to be able to re -classify positions to staff this unit, including 22 long -term vacancies. 25,867 27,468 GF FF 1.00 Total Reductions 53,335 1.00 Effect Allowance Appropriation Amount Reduction Position Reduction Position 31.00 30.00 1.00 General Fund 1,537,229 1,511,362 25,867 Federal Fund 1,600,053 1,572,585 27,468 Total Funds 3,137,282 3,083,947 53,335 M00Q01.06 Kidney Disease Treatment Services Reduce appropriation for the purposes indicated: Funds Positions 1. Reduce funding for the Kidney Disease Program based on recent enrollment trends. 261,000 GF Total Reductions 261,000 0.00 Effect Allowance Appropriation Amount Reduction Position Reduction General Fund 3,184,765 2,923,765 261,000 Special Fund 2,308,229 2,308,229 0 Total Funds 5,492,994 5,231,994 261,000 Attachment C M00Q Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 91 MEDICAL CARE PROGRAMS ADMINISTRATION M00Q01.10 Medicaid Behavioral Health Provider Reimbursements Add the following language : All appropriations for program M00Q01 .10 Medicaid Behavioral Health Provider Reimbursements are to be used for the purposes herein appropriated, and there shall be no budgetary transfer to any other program or purpose except that funding ma y be transferred to programs M00 L01.02 Community Services and M00L01.03 Community Services for Medicaid State Fund Recipients to co ver shortfalls in fee -for-service community mental health funding for Medicaid -ineligible services or services to the uninsured and to fund the Maryland Behavioral Health in Pediatric Primary Care Program. Funds not expended for these purposes shall rever t to the General Fund or be cance led. Explanation: The language restricts the use of Medicaid behavioral health provider reimbursements to that purpose with limited exceptions. Add the following language : Further provided that it is the intent of the General Assembly that up to $1,000,000 in any fiscal 2015 savings that result from lower than budgeted expenditures on Residential Treatment Center services shall be used to support the Maryland Behavioral Health in Pediatric Primary Care Program. Explanation: The Maryland Behavioral Health in Pediatric Primary Care Program is a partnership of the University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Medicine, the Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health, and Salisbury University. Funded through an expiring federal grant, the program provides free phone consultation to primary care providers from mental health specialists, the provision of continuing education, assistance with local referral and resources, and co-location of social workers in primary care practices. The language expresses legislative intent that the program should be supported in fiscal 2015 through any savings realized from lower than budgeted residential treatment center services. Attachment C MEMSOF Maryland Emergency Medical System Operations Fund Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 92 Committee Narrative Review Maryland State Police Aviation Command Mission Data and Collection Methodology: Maryland State Police Aviation Command (MSPAC) helicopter mission data is captured at the central dispatch facility known as the System Communications Center (SYSCOM). Every mission received is assigned a mission code and recorded. MSPAC provides summary mission data for the Managing for Results (MFR) sections of the Governor’s budget books every year, as well as a breakdown of mission data upon request. In recent years, mission data provided in the MFR and mission data provided directly by MSPAC has not been consistent. MSPAC currently receives 80% funding from the Maryland Emergency Medical System Operations Fund and 20% from the general fund based on the ratio of medically oriented missions to non -medical missions conducted. However, without accurate , consistent mission data, policymakers cannot make determinations on appropriate allocation of resources, number of helicopters needed, or base deployment, and cannot adequately anticipate the effects of any future policy decisions. Therefore, the budget committees request the Office of Legislative Audits (OLA) to review and report, by January 1, 2015, actual MSPAC mission data for fiscal 2006 through 2013 to determine its accuracy, including (1) scene Medevac; (2) interfacility Medevac; (3) law enforceme nt; (4) search and rescue; (5) support; (6) homeland security; (7) disaster assessment; and (8) Natural Resource Police missions. In addition, the budget committees request OLA to review the collection methodology used by MSPAC to record and report missio n data to determine its effectiveness in collecting and providing accurate data. Information Request Report of MSPAC mission data for fiscal 2006 through 2013 Author OLA Due Date January 1, 2015 Attachment C N00A Office of the Secretary Department of Human Resources Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 93 Budget Amendments OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY N00A01.04 Maryland Legal Services Program Add the following language to the general fund appropriation : , provided that $9,810,545 of this appropriation made for the purpose of the Maryland Legal Services Program may be expended only for that purpose. Funds not expended for this restricted purpose may not be transferred by budget amendment or otherwise to any other purpose and shall revert to the General Fund. Explanation: During the fiscal 2013 closeout process, the Department of Human Resources (DHR) recorded an unprovided -for payable in the Maryland Legal Services Program (MLSP) of $1.1 million ($0.8 million in general funds and $0.3 million in federal funds). This was the second consecutive year an unprovided -for payable was recorded and the fourth since fiscal 2007. In fiscal 2012, the unprovided -for payable was recorded after DHR transferred approximately $1.0 million of general funds from MLSP to other agency purposes i n the closeout process. The language restricts the general fund appropriation for MLSP to that purpose and if it is not needed for that purpose, requires the funds to revert to the general fund. Fiscal 2014 Deficiency N00A01.04 Maryland Legal Services Program Add the following language to the general fund appropriation : , provided that $2,130,852 of this appropriation made for the purpose of the Maryland Legal Services Program may be expended only for that purpose. Funds not expended for this restricted purpose may not be transferred by budget amendment or otherwise to any other purpose and shall revert to the General Fund. Explanation: During the fiscal 2013 closeout process, the Department of Human Resources (DHR) recorded an unprovided -for payable in the Maryland Legal Services Program (MLSP) of $1.1 million ($0.8 million in general funds and $0.3 million in federal funds). This was the second consecutive year an unprovided -for payable was recorded and the fourth since fiscal 2007. In fis cal 2012, the unprovided -for payable was recorded after DHR transferred approximately $1.0 million of general funds from MLSP to other agency purposes in the closeout process. The language restricts the general fund deficiency appropriation for MLSP to that purpose and if it is not needed for that purpose, requires the funds to revert to the general fund. Attachment C N00B Social Services Administration Department of Human Resources Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 94 Budget Amendments SOCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION N00B00.04 General Administration – State Add the following language to the general fund appropriation: , provided that $150,000 of this appropriation may be expended only to fund a research project at the University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Social Work to study issues regarding unsuccessful reunifications of children with their parents after entering the foster care system. The report shall include data on the reasons why children reenter the foster care system after reunification; how often this occurs; an evaluation of the criteria used by caseworkers before reuniting a child with his or her parents; a discussion of how other states manage reunifications and evaluate the appropriateness for individual cases; a description of key aspects of the most succe ssful states’ programs and how they compare to Maryland; and a study of an age -stratified sample of two groups of cases (failed versus successful reunification cases) to include analysis of the Maryland Children ’s Electronic Social Services Information Exc hange, a case record review, and data collection from case workers to better identify factors associated with successful reunifications. An interim report should be submitted by December 1, 2014, and a final report submitted on April 15, 2015. Funds rest ricted for the purpose of completing this report may not be transferred by budget amendment or otherwise to any other purpose and shall revert to the General Fund if the report is not submitted to the budget committees. Explanation: The General Assembly is concerned about children who leave the foster care system to return to their parents who remain unfit to care for their children. This budget language restricts funds from the General Administration of the Social Services Administration to fund a study at the University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Social Work to research and report on the prevalence of unsuccessful reunifications, a comparison to how other states manage reunifications, and an anonymous survey of Department of Human Resources (DHR) caseworkers on the subject of reducing unsuccessful placements. Information Request Study on unsuccessful reunification of children leaving the foster care system Author DHR Due Date December 1, 2014 April 15, 2015 Attachment C N00B Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 95 Committee Narrative Child Welfare Caseload Data: The committees believe that maintaining an adequate child welfare workforce is essential to improving outcomes for children entering the State’s care. Therefore, in order to maintain oversight of this important issue, the committee s request that the Department of Human Resources (DHR), on November 24, 2014, report to the committees on the annual average and the actual number of cases and filled positions assigned, by jurisdiction, for the following caseload types using data current within 70 days: 1. Intake Screening; 2. Child Protective Investigation; 3. Consolidated Home Services; 4. Interagency Family Preservation Services; 5. Services to Families with Children – Intake; 6. Foster Care; 7. Kinship Care; 8. Family Foster Homes – Recruitment/New Applications; 9. Family Foster Home – Ongoing and Licensing; 10. Adoption; 11. Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children; and 12. Caseworker Supervisors . Information Request Report on caseload data and filled positions assigned by jurisdiction for specified caseload types Author DHR Due Date November 24, 2014 Attachment C N00B Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 96 State Collection of Foster Child Survivor and Disability Benefits: The budget committees are interested in learning more about the State’s collection of Social Security and veterans survivor benefits and disability benefits of children in the State foster care system. The Department of Human Resources (DHR) should subm it a report outlining how the agency applies for and receives benefits for foster care children, how many individuals are involved, how much is received annually in Social Security and veterans survivor benefits and disability benefits (with each reported separately), and how DHR notifies individuals affected by this practice. In addition, the report should include the average amount of the benefits paid per child compared to the average total amount spent on a foster care child while in the State system, and the extent to which DHR uses individual accounts for each child in the system receiving survivor and disability benefits. The information should be for fiscal 2013 and 2014, reported separately, and be submitted to the budget committees by October 15, 2014. Information Request Report on survivor and disability benefits for children in foster care Author DHR Due Date October 15, 2014 Attachment C N00F Office of Technology for Human Services Department of Human Resources Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 97 Budget Amendments OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY FOR HUMAN SERVICES N00F00.04 General Administration Reduce appropriation for the purposes indicated: Funds Positions 1. Reduce funding for additional and replacement data processing mainframe equipment by 10%. This action still allows the funding for this equipment to nearly double compared to the fiscal 2013 actual expenditures. 156,889 120,536 GF FF 2. Reduce funding for positions related to Affordable Care Act implementation. The fiscal 2015 allowance funds 6 positions related to the Affordable Care Act implementation with general funds only. However, federal funds should be available for this work. This action red uces 65% of the funding for the positions, a typical match rate for these types of services, based on the assumption of federal fund availability. Federal funds or reimbursable funds from the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange may be brought in by budget amendment to support the remaining costs of the positions. 250,594 GF Total Reductions 528,019 0.00 Effect Allowance Appropriation Amount Reduction Position Reduction Position 115.00 115.00 0.00 General Fund 30,152,154 29,744,671 407,483 Special Fund 1,427,682 1,427,682 0 Federal Fund 37,362,084 37,241,548 120,536 Total Funds 68,941,920 68,413,901 528,019 Attachment C N00G Local Department Operations Department of Human Resources Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 98 Budget Amendments LOCAL DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS N00G00.01 Foster Care Maintenance Payments Add the following language to the general fund appropriation : Further provided that these funds are to be used only for the purposes herein appropriated, and there shall be no budgetary transfer to any other program or purpose except that funds may be transferred to program N00G00.03 Child Welfare Services. Funds not expended or transferred shall revert to the General Fund. Explanation: This language restricts general funds appropriate d for foster care payments to that use only or for transfer to N00G00.03 Child Welfare Services, which is where child welfare caseworker positions are funded. Reduce appropriation for the purposes indicated: Funds Positions 1. Reduce the Department of Human Resources (DHR) Social Services Administration foster care surplus by $5 million. DHR is estimated to have a $10 million surplus in the fiscal 2015 allowance. 5,000,000 GF Total Reductions 5,000,000 0.00 Effect Allowance Appropriation Amount Reduction Position Reduction General Fund 237,561,299 232,561,299 5,000,000 Special Fund 5,494,730 5,494,730 0 Federal Fund 90,640,640 90,640,640 0 Total Funds 333,696,669 328,696,669 5,000,000 Attachment C N00G Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 99 Committee Narrative N00G00.02 Local Family Investment Program Local Employee Workloads: In fiscal 2011, the Family Investment Administration (FIA) contracted with the University of Baltimore Schaefer Center for Public Policy to provide data on the workloads of local FIA caseworkers and managers by jurisdiction and make staffing recommendati ons. The budget committees are interested in receiving updated information on the workloads of local FIA employees and request the Department of Human Resources (DHR) to conduct an independent workload study of FIA within each of the State’s jurisdictions and provide a report of the findings to the budget committees by December 1, 2014. The report shall provide the current and annual average staffing levels and workloads of each jurisdiction’s caseworkers and managers, a forecast of future workload needs for each using past trends, and staffing recommendations for each of the State’s jurisdictions. Information Request Report of staffing levels of local FIA employees Author DHR Due Date December 1, 2014 Budget Amendments N00G00.03 Child Welfare Services Add the following language to the general fund appropriation : , provided that these funds are to be used only for the purposes herein appropriated, and there shall be no budgetary transfer to any other program or purpose except that funds may b e transferred to program N00G00.01 Foster Care Maintenance Payments. Funds not expended or transferred shall revert to the General Fund. Explanation: This language restricts general funds appropriated for child welfare services to that use only or for t ransfer to N00G00.01 Foster Care Maintenance Payments. Attachment C N00G Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 100 N00G00.06 Local Child Support Enforcement Administration Reduce appropriation for the purposes indicated: Funds Positions 1. Reduce funds for genetic testing for paternity establishment. The fiscal 2013 actual expenditures for genetic testing was $170,616. This action reduces funding to provide an amount closer to the fiscal 2013 actual expenditures. 200,000 SF Total Reductions 200,000 0.00 Effect Allowance Appropriation Amount Reduction Position Reduction Position 605.20 605.20 0.00 General Fund 16,268,674 16,268,674 0 Special Fund 730,466 530,466 200,000 Federal Fund 31,725,212 31,725,212 0 Total Funds 48,724,352 48,524,352 200,000 N00G00.08 Assistance Payments Reduce appropriation for the purposes indicated: Funds Positions 1. Reduce the appropriation to account for lower Temporary Disability Assistance Program caseloads. The allowance assumes a c aseload higher than fiscal 2013, even though caseloads have bee n gradually declining . The program is estimated to have a fiscal 2015 surplus of $ 4.3 million. 2,100,000 GF Total Reductions 2,100,000 0.00 Effect Allowance Appropriation Amount Reduction Position Reduction General Fund 76,013,585 73,913,585 2,100,000 Special Fund 18,575,059 18,575,059 0 Federal Fund 1,353,068,303 1,353,068,303 0 Total Funds 1,447,656,947 1,445,556,947 2,100,000 Attachment C N00G Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 101 Committee Narrative Outcomes of Temporary Cash Assistance Program Recipients in Substance Abuse Programs: The budget committees are interested in learning more about the effectiveness of drug and alcohol abuse treatment programs for individuals on Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA). A change in data collection starting in September 2013 allowed for the Behavio ral Health Administration (BHA) to collect additional data on recipients who had entered a substance abuse program prior to enrolling in TCA. The Department of Human Resources (DHR), together with BHA, shall submit a report discussing the effectiveness o f substance abuse programs on the TCA population based on the first year of data collected under this new reporting system. Information Request Effectiveness of substance abuse programs on TCA recipients Authors DHR BHA Due Date December 1, 2014 Fiscal 2014 Deficiency N00G00.08 Assistance Payments Reduce appropriation for the purposes indicated: Funds Positions 1. Reduce the fiscal 2014 appropriation to account for lower Temporary Disability Assistance Program caseloads. The Governor’s proposed budget assumes a caseload higher than fiscal 2013, even as caseloads have started to decline. The program is estimated to have a fiscal 2014 surplus of $3.6 million. 1,700,000 GF Total Reductions 1,700,000 0.00 Effect Allowance Appropriation Amount Reduction Position Reduction General Fund -3,238,274 -4,938,274 1,700,000 Total Funds -3,238,274 -4,938,274 1,700,000 Attachment C N00I Family Investment Administration Department of Human Resources Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 102 Committee Narrative FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION N00I00.04 Director’s Office Continuation of the Life After Welfare Report: The budget committees are concerned that with the repeal of the Joint Committee on Welfare Reform that the longitudinal study , Life After Welfare , will terminate. The committees request that the Department of Human Resources (DHR) continue to fund the Life After Welfare study. The committees also request that the Life After Welfare report be submitted to the budget committees annually. Information Request Life After Welfare report Authors DHR University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Social Work Due Date December 1, 2014 , and annually thereafter Attachment C N00I0006 Office of Home Energy Programs Department of Human Resources Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 103 Committee Narrative N00I00.06 Office of Home Energy Programs Energy Assistance Application Processing Times: In the fiscal 2011, 2012, and 2013 Electric Universal Service Program Annual Report, submitted by the Department of Human Resources (DHR) to the Public Service Commission, DHR has recommended a re -evaluation of the 55 -day agreement regarding utility termination protection for energy assistance applicants. One of the elements that DHR has specifically recommended for evaluation is the capacity of the Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) to process applications within the 55 -day window. DHR indicates the OHEP data system is not able to track application processing times, but the departmen t is evaluating changes that would be necessary to track this information. The committees are concerned that, without the ability to track processing times, energy assistance applicants may be subject to utility terminations unnecessarily given the 55 -day agreement protections. The committees are also concerned about the impact of possible extended processing times on utilities awaiting information on applicant eligibility. The committees, therefore, request that DHR provide information by local administ ering agency on (1) the average number of days to process applications; (2) the number and percent of applications processed within 30 days, 55 days, and longer than 60 days; and (3) the number of permanent and temporary/contractual staff available to proc ess applications. Information Request Application processing times Author DHR Due Date On the 15th of each month, beginning August 2014 through June 2015 Energy Efficiency Activities and Energy Assistance Customers: In response to committee narrative requested in the 2013 Joint Chairmen’s Report , the Department of Human Resources (DHR) revised its energy assistance application to allow for energy assistance customers to be automatically referred to Department of Hou sing and Community Development (DHCD) weatherization services unless the customer opts out of the referral. DHCD has also begun operating, through funds provided from the Customer Investment Fund, a program to target energy efficiency to high energy use e nergy assistance customers. The committees are interested in the impact of energy efficiency and weatherization services on energy assistance customer energy usage. Specifically, the committees request that DHR and DHCD provide information on (1) the num ber of energy assistance customers receiving energy efficiency or weatherization services from DHCD in fiscal 2014; (2) the type of energy efficiency or weatherization services received by the energy assistance customers; (3) verified or anticipated energy savings from energy efficiency or weatherization services received by the energy assistance customers; and (4) impacts or anticipated impacts of those energy savings on energy assistance customer bills and the energy assistance program. Attachment C N00I0006 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 104 Information Requ est Report on energy savings Authors DHR DHCD Due Date November 15, 2014 Attachment C P00 Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 105 Budget Amendments DIVISION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY P00D01.07 Prevailing Wage Reduce appropriation for the purposes indicated: Funds Positions 1. Delete 1 new wage and hour investigator under the Prevailing Wage unit. Currently, the department has 1 wage and hour investigator position that has been vacant since 2011. The existing position should be filled in lieu of a newly created position. This action would leave 3 new positions for prevailing wage enforcement activities. 38,702 GF 1.00 Total Reductions 38,702 1.00 Effect Allowance Appropriation Amount Reduction Position Reduction Position 15.00 14.00 1.00 General Fund 1,034,205 995,503 38,702 Total Funds 1,034,205 995,503 38,702 Attachment C Q00 Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 106 Budget Amendments Add the following language: Provided that $600,000 of the General Fund appropriation within the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) may not be expended until: (1) by November 1, 2014, the following items are reported to the budge t committees and members of the Special Joint Commission on Public Safety and Security in State and Local Correctional Facilities: (i) development of a risk assessment tool for pretrial and sentenced offenders in Baltimore City to determine whether the Baltimore City Detention Center (BCDC) is the appropriate place of confinement; (ii) list of projects and associated cost estimates to improve conditions at BCDC until construction of new detention facilities can begin; (iii) the percentage of security cameras functioning within each region as part of the annual departmental Managing for Results submission; (iv) a plan for having an independent third party conduct comprehensive security audits for each facility on a 3 -year cycle; (v) an evaluation of t he use of full body scanners to detect contraband at all State -operated correctional and detention facilities; and (vi) a plan to employ correctional officers with arrest powers at each of its 22 facilities on a 24 -hour basis. The plan should specify, t o what extent, the department can achieve this objective with existing resources. As part of its evaluation, the department should consider (1) utilizing a phased -in approach, beginning with BCDC; (2) assigning a correctional officer with arrest powers to a group of correctional facilities that are located within close proximity of each other; and (3) executing formal agreements with local law enforcement agencies to assist DPSCS with arresting non -incarcerated individuals; and (2) the budget committees h ave 45 days to review and comment. Funds restricted pending the receipt of a report may not be transferred by budget amendment or otherwise to any other purpose and shall revert to the General Fund if the report is not submitted to the budget committees. Attachment C Q00 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 107 Further provided that it is the intent of the General Assembly that the Governor shall provide an additional 423 correctional officer positions to the department, above fiscal 2015 staffing levels. Starting in fiscal 2016, 100 positions shall be added each year until a total of 523 positions are successfully included in the department’s personnel complement. This intent is in accordance with the phased -in plan established in the fiscal 2014 operating budget and the recommendations of the Special Joint Commission on Public Safety and Security in State and Local Correctional Facilities , to increase the overall total number of correctional officers. The total number of additional officers to be provided is reflective of the department’s most recent staff ing analysis, submitted to the General Assembly in January 2014. Explanation: This language restricts funds pending a plan to evaluate or implement non-statutory recommendations proffered by the Special Joint Commission on Public Safety and Security in State and Local Correctional Facilities. It requires submission of various reports addressing concerns with conditions at BCDC, security evaluations and technology, how best to control the entrance of contraband into correctional facilities, and the use of correctional officers with arrest powers. This language also expresses legislative intent that the Administration continue to implement the plan for increasing the number of correctional officers over multiple years. The plan established by the Genera l Assembly, and supported by the commission, is to provide 100 additional positions annually. The fiscal 2015 allowance does include 100 positions for this purpose. This language identifies the total position need as 423 positions beyond what is provided for in the fiscal 2015 allowance, in accordance with the most recent staffing assessment submitted to the legislature in January 2014. Information Request Actions to improve public safety and security in State correctional facilities Author DPSCS Due Date November 1, 2014 Attachment C Q00A Administration Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 108 Budget Amendments Q00A02.03 Programs and Services Add the following language to the general fund appropriation : , provided that $100,000 of this appropriation may not be expended until the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services submits a r eport to the budget committees providing continued recidivism data and a cost -benefit analysis of the Public Safety Compact (PSC). The report should also explor e other outcome measures for PSC participants relating to their family, substance abuse, and employment status. The report shall be submitted by November 1 , 2014 , and the budget committees shall have 45 days to review and comment. Fund s restricted pending receipt of a report may not be transferred by budget amendment or otherwise to any other purpose and shall revert to the G eneral F und if the report is not submitted to the budget committees. Explanation: The Department of Public Saf ety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) has been engaged in the Public Safety Compact (PSC) for nearly five years. A preliminary analysis of PSC participants reveals positive outcomes with regard to recidivism. As the department considers whether to contin ue providing these services under the existing model, it would be beneficial to continue to monitor recidivism outcomes and have a better understanding of how participation might impact other social factors. A cost -benefit analysis would also provide valuable assessment of the program from a fiscal perspective. Information Request Public Safety Compact Author DPSCS Due Date November 1, 2014 Add the following language to the general fund appropriation : Further provided that $100,000 of this appropriation may not be expended until the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services submits a report to the budget committees on the implementation of a reentry mediation initiative and associated outcom es demonstrating the effectiveness of the program. The evaluation should improve on a previous study by utilizing a control group not participating in or volunteering to receive mediation services. The report shall be submitted by June 30, 2015, and the budget committees shall have 45 days to review and comment. Funds restricted pending the receipt of a report may not be transferred by budget amendment or otherwise to any other purpose and shall revert to the General Fund if the report is not submitted t o the budget committees. Attachment C Q00A Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 109 Explanation: New funding was included in the fiscal 2015 allowance to support mediation services in two regions within the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS). Prior studies on the impact of mediatio n services on Maryland’s inmate population have shown only a positive impact on the likelihood of being re -arrested and have had significant limitations within the research model. This language restricts funds until DPSCS submits a new evaluation of the p rogram that accounts for some of the limitations experienced in the previous study. Information Request Implementation and outcomes of re-entry mediation Author DPSCS Due Date June 30, 2015 Reduce appropriation for the purposes indicated: Funds Positions 1. Delete funding for a pilot program to provide community services for youthful offenders. This initiative has yet to be fully developed and limited information is available regarding the implementation plan or measureable outcomes. 366,804 GF Total Reductions 366,804 0.00 Effect Allowance Appropriation Amount Reduction Position Reduction Position 52.00 52.00 0.00 General Fund 6,104,964 5,738,160 366,804 Special Fund 730,050 730,050 0 Total Funds 6,835,014 6,468,210 366,804 Attachment C Q00A Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 110 Committee Narrative Collaboration Among State Agencies in the Provision of Services to Youthful Offenders: The budget committees understand the concern for providing support to the population of youthful offenders who are no longer under the authority of the Department of Juvenile Services but continue to be at risk of entering into the adult criminal justice s ystem. It is the intent of the budget committees that the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) and the Department of Juvenile Services (DJS), in consultation with any other relevant State agencies, develop a plan for addressing th e needs of this population of youthful offenders. The plan should identify which State agency or agencies would be most appropriate for administering a program to provide community -based services to youth who have aged out of the DJS system but are still in need of assistance in order to avoid migration to the adult criminal justice system. In addition, the plan should include the types of services that would be provided, an estimate of the size of the potential target population, a description of how the population would be identified and referred to the program, and a cost estimate for operating such a program. The requested information should be submitted to the budget committees no later than October 31, 2015. Information Request Author s Date Service provision for youthful offenders DPSCS DJS October 31, 2015 Attachment C Q00C01 Maryland Parole Commission Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 111 Committee Narrative MARYLAND PAROLE COMMISSION Q00C01.01 General Administration and Hearings Parole Releases in Relation to the Parole Eligibility Date: The budget committees are interested in continuing to monitor the percentage of offenders who are paroled at or near their parole eligibility date. The Maryland Parole Commission (MPC) reports that only 22% of offenders were paroled by their eligibility date in fiscal 2013 and that comparison data is not available for fiscal 2012. The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services misestimated the number of offenders who wo uld be paroled by their eligibility date under its Earned Release Policy, which has resulted in significant underfunding in fiscal 2014. The budget committees direct MPC to provide parole data for fiscal 2014 including the total number of paroles, the num ber paroled by the eligibility date, within 12 months, and beyond 12 months of the eligibility date. MPC should also evaluate whether this would be an appropriate performance measure for inclusion in the agency’s Managing for Results submission. The data shall be provided to the budget committees no later than November 1, 2014. Information Request Parole releases in relation to the parole eligibility date Author MPC Due Date November 1, 2014 Attachment C Q00G Police and Correctional Training Commissions Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 112 Committee Narrative POLICE AND CORRECTIONAL TRAINING COMMISSIONS Q00G00.01 General Administration Correctional In -service Training Enhancement: It is the intent of the budget committees that the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) should make increasing in-service training for custodial employees a priority at facilities located in Baltimore City. The department’s curr ent plan is for a multi -year phase -in to expand in -service training from 18 to 40 hours annually at all DPSCS facilities. Under the proposed implementation schedule, the Baltimore City Detention Center (BCDC) and the Baltimore Central Booking and Intake C enter (BCBIC) would be the final two facilities to receive increased training. These facilities would not participate in 40 hours of annual in -service training until fiscal 2018. Given the significant operating deficiencies identified at those facilities in April 2013, enhanced training for Central Region staff should be of the utmost importance. The budget committees urge DPSCS to reevaluate its current implementation schedule and provide enhanced training to BCDC and BCBIC employees by the end of fisca l 2016. Attachment C Q00N Maryland Commission on Correctional Standards Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 113 Committee Narrative MARYLAND COMMISSION ON CORRECTIONAL STANDARDS Q00N00.01 General Administration Evaluation of the Standards Used by the Maryland Commission on Correctional Standards and Movement toward the American Correctional Association Accreditation: The budget committees request that the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DP SCS), in line with recommendations from the Special Joint Commission on Public Safety and Security in State and Local Correctional Facilities, conduct a study on the following items:  the extent to which correctional facilities in the State are in complian ce with mandatory standards set by the Maryland Commission on Correctional Standards (MCCS);  methods to prevent duplication of efforts and resources with facility evaluations conducted by MCCS and the American Correctional Association (ACA);  methods to align standards at all correctional facilities, regardless of whether the facility is accredited by ACA; and  the potential for altering the audit process to limit the advance notice given to facilities prior to conducting an initial audit. The report should identify any regulations adopted by the department that amend the commission’s standards in accordance with the results of the study. The submitted report should also provide the proposed implementation schedule for ACA accreditation at e ach correctional facility and an associated fiscal estimate for achieving accreditation . The department should collaborate with the exclusive representative for correctional officers at State facilities to complete the study. The report should be submitt ed to the budget committees no later than December 1, 2014. Information Request Evaluation of MCCS standards Author DPSCS Due Date December 1, 2014 Attachment C Q00Q Operations Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 114 Budget Amendments Add the following language: Provided that 15 regular positions and $1,000,000 in associated general funds shall be deleted from within the General Administration, Corrections, Community Supervision, and Detention programs within the North, South, and Central Regions of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS). The department should use its discretion in selecting the specific positions to abolish; however, it is the intent of the General Assembly that the abolished positions should be long -term vacancies and should not include correctional officer or community supervision agent positions. Further provided that DPSCS shall submit a report to the budget committees specifying the Position Identification Numbers, salary and fringe benefit expenses, and budget co des for the abolished positions. The report shall be submitted to the budget committees no later than July 15, 2014. Explanation: The Operations function within DPSCS has 74 vacancies beyond what is needed to meet fiscal 2015 budgeted turnover; 65 of t he vacancies have been vacant for more than 12 months, and 15 of the positions have been vacant for longer than two years. This action abolishes 15 positions and reduces the general fund appropriation by $1 million . The language allows DPSCS to select th e specific positions to be abolished but expresses legislative intent that the abolished positions should not be filled and should not include correctional officers or community supervision agents. The action also requires the department to submit a repor t to the legislature identifying the specific positions once they are abolished. Information Request DPSCS – Operations abolished positions Author DPSCS Due Date July 15, 2014 Attachment C Q00Q Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 115 GENERA L ADMINISTRATION – SOUTH Q00S01.01 G eneral Administration Add the following language to the general fund appropriation : , provided that because the Central Region Finance Office (CRFO) has had four or more repeat findings in the most recent fiscal compliance audit issued by the Office of Legisla tive Audits (OLA), $200,000 of this agency’s administrative appropriation may not be expended unless: (1) CRFO has taken corrective action with respect to all repeat audit findings on or before November 1, 201 4; and (2) a report is submitted to the budget committees by OLA listing each repeat audit finding along with a determination that each repeat finding was corrected. The budget committees shall have 45 days to review and comment to allow for funds to be released prior to the end of fiscal 2015. Explanation: Language was added in fiscal 2014 to restrict funds pending the resolution of repeat audit findings within CRFO. The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services has indicated that the repeat findings will not be resolved until August 31, 2014, at the earliest. This action reiterates the fiscal 2014 language and restricts funds until OLA confirms that the repeat findings have been resolved. Information Request CRFO resolution of repeat findings Author OLA Due Date Not later than May 15, 2015 Add the following language to the general fund appropriation : Further provided that $100,000 of this appropriation, made for the purpose of Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services operations, may not be expended for that purpose but instead may be transferred by budget amendment to the Comptroller of Ma ryland to be used only for crediting inmate accounts in order to reconcile the aggregate balance of individual inmate accounts in the Maryland Offender Banking System with the corresponding records of the Comptroller of Maryland. Funds not expended for th is restricted purpose may not be transferred by budget amendment or otherwise to any other purpose and shall revert to the General Fund. Attachment C Q00Q Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 116 Explanation: A 2012 Office of Legislative Audits report identified a significant irreconcilable difference betw een the aggregate balance of individual inmates in the Maryland Offender Banking System (MOBS) and the corresponding records of the Comptroller of Maryland. According to an April 2013 reconciliation prepared for the Department of Public Safety and Correct ional Services (DPSCS) Central Region Finance Office, the unresolved difference was $341,927. DPSCS is unable to fully resolve outstanding repeat audit findings until the difference between MOBS and the Comptroller’s records has been resolved. This actio n restricts $100,000 in general funds for the sole purpose of reconciling the outstanding difference. COMMUNITY SUPERVISION – CENTRAL Q00T03.01 Co mmunity Supervision Add the following language to the general fund appropriation : , provided that $200,000 of this appropriation made for the purpose of community supervision may not be expended until the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Operations submits a report to the budget committees on the results from a time study to determine an appropriate general caseload standard for parole and probation agents. The submitted report shall also include a proposed staffing plan for the community supervision function in response to the time study findings, including identif ication of the need for additional positions. The report shall be submitted by May 15, 2015, and the budget committees shall have 45 days to review and comment. Funds restricted pending the receipt of a report may not be transferred by budget amendment o r otherwise to any other purpose and shall revert to the General Fund if the report is not submitted to the budget committees. Explanation: Funds had been restricted in fiscal 2014 pending the receipt of results from a time study of community supervisio n agent caseloads. The results are necessary to determine an appropriate caseload standard for general supervision cases. The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS ) encountered delays in procuring a researcher to conduct the study and is unable to provide results in fiscal 2014. This action reiterates the restrictive language until the time study results are submitted in fiscal 201 5 and requires the department to develop a staffing plan in response to the findings. Information Request Time study of community supervision agent caseloads and proposed staffing plan Author DPSCS Due Date May 15, 2015 Attachment C R00A01 Headquarters State Department of Education Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 117 Budget Amendments HEADQUARTERS R00A01.01 Office of the State Superintendent Add the following language to the general fund appropriation : Provided that it is the intent of the General Assembly that no individual loaned educator be engaged by the Maryland State Department of E ducation (MSDE) for more than 6 years. For loaned educators engaged in fiscal 2010, the time already served at MSDE may not be counted toward the 6 -year limit. Further provided that it is the intent of the General Assembly t hat all loaned educators submit annual financial disclosure statements, as is required by State employees in similar positions. Further provided that MSDE shall provide an annual census report on the number of loaned educator contracts and any conversion of these personnel to r egular positions to the General Assembly by December 16, 2014, and every year thereafter. The annual report shall include job function, title, salary, fund source(s) for the contract, the first year of the contract and the number o f years that the loaned educator has been employed by the State, and whether the educator files a financial disclosure statement. MSDE shall also provide a report to the budget committees prior to entering into any new loaned educator contract to provide temporary assistance to the State. The budget committees shall have 45 days to review and comment from the date of receipt of any report on new contracts. Explanation: This annual language on loaned educators expresses intent that loaned educators shoul d not be engaged for more than six years, educators should submit annual financial disclosure reports as appropriate, and reports on the loaned educator program should be submitted. The loaned educator program at MS DE allows local employees to work for MS DE on special projects. Information Request Report on loaned educator contracts Author MSDE Due Date December 16, 2014, and annually thereafter Attachment C R00A01 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 118 Add the following language to the general fund appropriation : , provided that $1,000,000 of this appropriation made for the purpose of general administration may not be expended until the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) provides a report by November 1, 2014, on the implementation of the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) field tests and technology readiness of local education agencies (LEAs) to give PARCC online as well as one -to-one access to digital educational resources , including the option to create “bring your o wn device” programs. The report shall include the number of students who took the test in each LEA, the number of students who took the test online and on paper, and summary statistics on students’ scores on the test. The report shall also include any re ports of problems or difficulties encountered by giving the field test this year and what the Maryland State Department of Education has learned from the field tests going forward in the next fiscal year during the full implementation of the test. The rep ort should outline how each LEA will be able to implement the PARCC assessments fully online by the goal of the 2016 -2017 school year. The report should include MSDE’s criteria for evaluation for readiness and identify any gaps that may remain in terms of technology infrastructure in each LEA. Finally, the report should show a cost breakdown of resources needed by each LEA to meet full online implementation. Explanation: The PARCC field tests are being given statewide in spring 2014 , and the full tests will be implemented in all schools in the 2014 -2015 school year. MSDE has a goal for all local education agencies to administer PARCC online by the 2016 -2017 school year. The deadline for PARCC to be administered fully online is the 2017 -2018 school year . The language restricts $1 million in funds from MSDE until MSDE provides a report on the PARCC field tests and technology readiness of LEAs as well as one -to-one access to digital educational resources including the option to create “bring your own devi ce” programs. Information Request Report on PARCC field tests and LEA readiness Author MSDE Due Date November 1, 2014 Add the following language to the general fund appropriation : Further provided that $50,000 of this appropriation made for the purpose of incentive payments for the State Superintendent based on the attainment of specified performance goals may be expended only for that purpose. Funds not expended for this restricted purpo se may not be transferred by budget amendment or otherwise to any other p urpose and shall revert to the General F und. Explanation: The State Superintendent’s contract includes incentive payments for the attainment of specified performance goals. This l anguage restricts $50,000 in general funds to that use only. Attachment C R00A01 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 119 Add the following language to the general fund appropriation : Further provided that $50,000 of this appropriation made for the purpose of incentive payments for the State Superintendent may not be expended until the Maryland State Department of Education submits a report to the budget committees identifying baseline data for each performance goal. The report shall be submitted by August 1, 2014, and the budget committees shall have 45 days t o review and comment. Funds restricted pending the receipt of a report may not be transferred by budget amendment or otherwise to any other purpose and shall revert to the General Fund if the report is not submitted to the budget committees. Explanation : The language restricts $50,000 in general funds made for the purpose of incentive payments to the State Superintendent until the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) submits a report identifying the baseline data for each performance goal. The report is to be submitted by August 1, 2014. Information Request Report on incentive payment baseline data Author MSDE Due Date August 1, 2014 Committee Narrative Common Core and Local Boards of Education: Maryland is in the process of implementing the Common Core State Standards in the 2013 -2014 school year. With the implementation of Maryland’s College and Career -Ready Standards, expressions of concern have been raised about implementation of the new curr iculum across sectors of the State. The budget committees direct the State Superintendent, as a member of the Maryland State Board of Education, to facilitate regular meetings between the Maryland State Board of Education and other local school boards on the issue of common core implementation. The committees direct that the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) provide a report on the topics discussed at these meetings. The report should include the issues raised about the implementation of the s tandards and actions taken by the State board and local school boards to ease the burden of implementing the new standards on both students and teachers. Information Request Report on State Board and local school board meetings on common core implementation Author MSDE Due Date November 1, 2014 Attachment C R00A01 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 120 Budget Amendments R00A01.04 Division of Accountability, Assessment and Data Systems Add the following language to the general fund appropriation : , provided that $10,000,000 is restricted until the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) submits a report that provides specific, verifiable information on the estimated total cost to administer the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for Coll ege and Careers (PARCC) tests in fiscal 2015 to all students in grades 3 through 8 and in high school, including the costs to score the tests and report the results. The report shall include any assumptions that affect the total cost, such as the proporti on of students taking the test online. The report shall also include an estimate of the total PARCC costs in each fiscal year through fiscal 2018. Further provided that MSDE shall provide a copy of any and all written agreements or contracts between the State of Maryland and PARCC Inc. pertaining to the State’s participation in the PARCC tests to the Department of Legislative Services. The report shall be submitted by July 1, 2014, and the budget committees shall have 45 days to review and comment on t he report. Funds restricted pending the receipt of a report may not be transferred by budget amendment or otherwise to any other purpose and shall revert to the General Fund if the report is not submitted to the budget committees. Explanation: The commi ttees are concerned that the full cost for student assessments is not budgeted for fiscal 2015. For several years, the State has been funding assessments in the current year with lar ge deficiency appropriations. With the PARCC tests replacing most of the Maryland Student Assessments (except science) in fiscal 2015 and replacing some of the High School Assessments (in English/Language Arts and Algebra) soon thereafter, the committees are interested in MSDE providing a more comprehensive estimate of the act ual assessment costs to be included in the Governor’s allowance each year. The committees request a report with specific information on the total cost to administer PARCC in fiscal 2015 and an estimat e of those costs through fiscal 2018. The committees also request a copy of any written agreement or contract with PARCC Inc. that pertains to the State’s participation in the PARCC tests be provided to the Departm ent of Legislative Services. Information Request PARCC cost estimates and written agreemen ts Author MSDE Due Date July 1, 2014 Attachment C R00A02 Aid to Education State Department of Education Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 121 Budget Amendments Add the following language: Provided that the Maryland State Department of Education shall notify the budget committees of any intent to transfer the funds from program R00A02 Aid to Education to any other budgetary unit. The budget committees shall have 45 days to review and commen t on the planned transfer prior to its effect. Explanation: The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) should not transfer any funds from Aid to Education until the transfer is reviewed by the budget committees. Information Request Report on any transfer of funds from R00A02 Author MSDE Due Date 45 days prior to transfer Committee Narrative AID TO EDUCATION R00A02.01 State Share of Foundation Program Nonrecurring Costs Under Maintenance of Effort: The budget committees believe that greater transparency in the costs that are considered nonrecurring, and thus may be excluded from the required maintenance of effort amount that counties must provide to their local school systems, may incentivize count ies to provide more local funding to public schools. To that end, the committees request that the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) provide a report on nonrecurring costs over the past five years (through fiscal 2015), including requests for nonrecurring cost exclusions that either a county or local school system has requested, a description of each requested nonrecurring cost, and the decisions of MSDE to approve or deny the requests. The report shall be submitted by December 31, 2014. Information Request Nonrecurring costs under maintenance of effo rt Author MSDE Due Date December 31, 2014 Attachment C R00A02 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 122 College and Career Counseling: The committees are concerned about students in the State’s public middle schools and high schools having access to school counselors for purposes of college and career counseling. Therefore, the committees request the Maryland State Department of Educati on (MSDE) to study the amount of time that counselors actually spend counseling students on college and career issues. MSDE shall report on the findings of the study and include recommendations to increase the quantity and quality of college and career counseling in the State’s public middle and high schools, including the estimated cost to implement the recommendations. Information Request Report on College and Career Counseling Author MSDE Due Date December 1, 2014 Budget Amendments R00A02.06 Maryland Prekindergarten Expansion Program Financing Fund Add the following language to the general fund appropriation : , provided that $4,300,000 of this appropriation made for the purpose of creating a competitive grant program to expand prekindergart en is contingent upo n the enactment of SB 332 or HB 297 – Prekindergarten Expansion Act of 2014. Explanation: Funding for the program is made contingent upon enactment of the legislation that creates the program, SB 332 or HB 297 – Prekindergarten Expansion Act of 2014. R00A02.07 Students With Disabilities Add the following language to the general fund appropriation : , provided that it is the intent of the General Assembly that fiscal 2015 rate increases for providers of nonpublic special education placements begin July 1, 2014. Explanation: This language expresses legislative intent that the fiscal 2015 rate increase for nonpublic special education placement providers take effect on July 1, 2014. Attachment C R00A02 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 123 R00A02.13 In novative Programs Add the following language to the general fund appropriation : , provided that $595,085 of this appropriation for the Early College Innovation Fund may not be expended for that purpose but instead may be used only to provide grants to restore 50% of a reduction in total direct education aid to local school systems if a school system’s full -time equivalent enrollment is less than 5,000 and declining and for which total direct education aid in fiscal 2015 is less than the amount received in fiscal 2014, contingent on enactment of SB 534 or HB 814 establishing the grants. Any funds not transferred and used for this purpose revert to the General Fund. Explanation: This language authorizes funds intended to fund Early College Innovation Fund grants to be used only to restore 50% of the reduction to local school systems if a county board’s full-time equivalent enrollment is less than 5,000 and declining and for which total direct education aid in fiscal 2015 is less than the amount received in fiscal 2014, contingent on legislation that establishes the grants. Two counti es would receive these funds based on current projections: Garrett County ($464,103) and Kent County ($130,982). Add the following language to the general fund appropriation : Further provided that $3,500,000 of this appropriation made for the purpose of the Digital Learning Innovation Fund shall be distributed to local education agencies in need of funds to accelerate their transition to digital learning and upgrade their information technolog y infrastructure to be compatible with and to implement the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers tests online . The allocation of fu nds will be made by the Maryland State Department of Education. Funds not expended for this rest ricted purpose may not be transferred by budget amendment or otherwise to any other purpose and shall revert to the General Fund. Explanation: The Maryland Department of Education (MSDE ) has a goal to be ready to implement the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) tests fully online by the 2016 -2017 school year. The deadline for PARCC to be administered online is the 2017 -2018 school year. The D igital Learning Innovation Fund ’s purpose is expanded to provide local educa tion agencies with funding to accelerate their transition to digital learning and upgrade their information technology infrastructure to be PARCC compatible as overseen by the MSDE. Funds allocated will help upgrade information technology infrastructure s till needed to meet the requirements of implementing PARCC online. Attachment C R00A03 Funding for Educational Organizations State Department of Education Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 124 Budget Amendments FUNDING FOR EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS R00A03.01 Maryland School for the Blind Add the following language : It is the intent of the General Assembly that the Governor include $1,000,000 in a supplemental budget for the Maryland School for the Blind. Explanation: The committees are concerned with the fiscal health of the Maryland S chool for the Blind in the upcoming fiscal year and request the Governor provide an additional $1 million for the school in fiscal 2015. Attachment C R00A04 Children’ s Cabinet Interagency Fund State Department of Education Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 125 Budget Amend ments R00A04.01 Children’s Cabinet Interagency Fund Add the following language : It is the intent of the General Assembly that $1,823,709 of the allocations to the Local Management Boards for early intervention and prevention activities be used to fund these activities through Youth Services Bureaus (YSBs) and that this allocation for YSBs be distributed among all certified YSBs. Explanation: This language states the intent of the General Assembly that early intervention and prevention services provided through YSBs be funded at the same level in fiscal 2015 as in fiscal 2014 and that the funding reserved for YSBs should be allocated among all YSBs to include newly created YSBs. Attachment C R13M 00 Morgan State University Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 126 Committee Narrative Report on the Intercollegiate Athletic Program : Over the past few years, increasing Intercollegiate Athletic (ICA) expenses has garnered much attention. How institutions are paying for these programs has received less attention. While institutions rely to a varying extent on student athletic fees to support their ICA programs, Morgan State University (MSU) mostly depends on student fees, which account for 81% of the ICA budget. Of Maryland’s Division I programs, MSU continues to have one of the highest student athletic fees. The budget committees a re concerned about the reliance of ICA on the student athletic fee and the impact on affordability and accessibility, considering 57% of the students receive a Pell award. The committees are also concerned about the long -term financial sustainability of t he program and maintaining Title IX compliance. The committees request MSU to submit a report by September 30, 2014, on a plan to ensure the long -term financial sustainability of the ICA program and maintain Title IX compliance. Information Request Report on the ICA program Author MSU Due Date September 30, 2014 Report on Integrated Planning and Advising Services : Morgan State University (MSU) received a $100,000 grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to implement the Integrated Planning and Advising Services (IPAS) technology. MSU will partner with Starfish Retention Solutions to automate its early alert and response system for faculty, staff, and students. IPAS technology w ill enhance advising and provide sophisticated, yet user friendly, tracking and monitoring systems for the university. The committees are interested in the implementation of IPAS, its integration into university practices, and the effects this has on increasing the retention of students. Information Request Report on integrated planning and advising services Author MSU Due Date December 15, 2014 Attachment C R30B00 University System of Maryland Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 127 Committee Narrative Status Report on Progress T oward Programs Meeting Performance Metrics: The fiscal 2014 budget provided $13 million in general funds to fund program enhancements or initiatives directed toward three University of Maryland goals of (1) trans forming the academic model; (2) increasing graduates in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and health professions; and (3) helping the State achieve its 55% completion goal, which includes closing the achievement gap. The University System of Maryland (USM) submitted a report in July 2013 detailing how these funds would be spent and metrics used to measure the progress or results of the enhancement funded activities. The fiscal 2015 bu dget includes an additional $10 million for enhancements that were funded from fund balance in fiscal 2014. The committees are interested in the progress these activities have made to date toward meeting the metrics submitted in fiscal 2014 and additional metrics to measure the progress and results of the continued enhancements first funded in fiscal 2014 by fund balance. Information Request Report on the progress toward meeting the metrics Author USM Due Date September 1, 2014 Attachment C R30B27 Coppin State University University System of Maryland Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 128 Budget Amendments COPPIN STATE UNIVERSITY R30B27.00 Coppin State University Add the following language to the unrestricted fund appropriation : , provided that because Coppin State University (CSU) has had four or more repeat findings in the most recent fiscal compliance audit issued by the Office of Legislative Audits (OLA), $100,000 of this agency’s administrative appropriation may not be expended unless: (1) CSU has taken corrective action with respect to all repeat audit findings o n or before November 1, 2014; and (2) a report is submitted to the budget committees by OLA listing each repeat audit finding along with a determination that each repeat finding was corrected. The budget committees shall have 45 days to review and commen t to allow for funds to be released prior to the end of fiscal 2015. Explanation: The Joint Audit Committee has requested that budget bill language be added for each unit of State government that has four or more repeat audit findings in its most recent f iscal compliance audit. Each such agency is to have a portion of its administrative budget withheld pending the adoption of corrective action by the agency and a determination by OLA that each finding was corrected. OLA shall submit reports to the budget committees on the status of repeat findings. Information Request Status of corrective actions related to the most recent fiscal compliance audit Author OLA Due Date 45 days before the release of funds Attachment C R30B36 University System of Maryland Office University System of Maryland Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 129 Committee Narrative Enhancing Collaborations Among Baltimore City Institutions : With changes in leadership at several public higher education institutions in Baltimore City, the committees believe it is an appropriate time to expand and enhance collaborations among these institutions. The committees are interested in the plans thes e institutions, including the University of Baltimore (UB), Coppin State University (CSU), and Baltimore City Community College (BCCC), have to encourage and increase collaborations and partnerships related to all facets of the institutions, including acad emic collaborations that provide pathways for students to begin at one institution and transfer to another, administrative savings that might be achieved through cross -institution efficiencies, and student activities. The committees request that UB, CSU, and BCCC submit a report by November 1, 2014, that provides a summary of the partnerships that currently exist among the institutions and specific plans to increase and enhance collaborations and partnerships. Information Request Report on enhancing collaborations among Baltimore City institutions Authors University System of Maryland UB CSU BCCC Due Date November 1, 2014 Attachment C R62I 00 Maryland Higher Education Commission Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 130 Budget Amendments R62I00.01 General Administration Add the following language to the general fund appropriation : , provided that $100,000 of the General Fund appropriation for the Maryland Higher Education Commission’s (MHEC) administration shall be restricted pending a report on recommendations to improve MHEC’s need -based student financial aid programs. The budget committees shall have 45 days to review and comment on the report. Funds restricted pending receipt of a report may not be transferred by budget amendment o r otherwise to any other purpose and shall revert to the General Fund if the report is not submitted to the budget committees. Explanation: This language restricts funding at MHEC pending a report on recommendations to improve the administration and outco mes of MHEC’s need -based student financial aid programs to be reached in collaboration with the Financial Aid Advisory Committee. Add the following language to the general fund appropriation : Further provided that since the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) has had four or more repeat findings in the most recent fiscal compliance audit issued by the Office of Legislative Audits (OLA), $100,000 of this agency’s administrative appropriation may not be expended unless: (1) MHEC has taken corre ctive action with respect to all repeat audit findings on or before November 1, 2014; and (2) a report is submitted to the budget committees by OLA listing each repeat audit finding along with a determination that each repeat finding was corrected. The b udget committees shall have 45 days to review and comment to allow for funds to be released prior to the end of fiscal 2015. Explanation: The Joint Audit Committee has requested that budget bill language be added for each unit of State government that ha s four or more repeat audit findings in its most recent fiscal compliance audit. Each such agency is to have a portion of its administrative budget withheld pending the adoption of corrective action by the agency and a determination by OLA that each findi ng was corrected. OLA shall submit reports to the budget committees on the status of repeat findings. Attachment C R62I 00 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 131 Information Request Status of corrective actions related to the most recent fiscal compliance audit Author OLA Due Date 45 days before the release of funds Committee Narrative Report on Best Practices and Annual Progress Toward the 55% Completion Goal: The committees understand that in order to meet the State’s goal to have at least 55% of Maryland’s residents age 25 to 64 holding at least one degree credential by 2025, accurate and timely information on degree progression and best practices is needed to ensure that the State is on track to meet the goal. The committees request that the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) annually collect and analyze student - and transcript -level data on progression, graduation, and other relevant metrics from e ach public institution of higher education, including community colleges and regional higher education centers. MHEC should submit a report by December 15 each year that analyzes the data and shows each institution’s progress toward the State and institut ional goals in 2025. The report should also include a summary of best practices and findings on the effectiveness of institutions’ programs, as well as any concerns regarding lack of progress or best practices that are not being implemented by institution s. In addition, the committees request that MHEC, on behalf of the Governor and General Assembly and in collaboration with the Governor’s P -20 Council, search for and apply to grant funding in order to convene a biennial Summit on Completion that provide s a forum for representatives of all segments of education (including K -12), economic and workforce development, and other stakeholders to share best practices on college completion that are underway in Maryland and hear from experts on best practices in o ther states that may be replicated in Maryland. If neither State support nor external grant funding can be found to cover the cost of the summit, the summit may be canceled. A summary of the summit should be included in the annual report on best practice s and progress toward the 55% goal. Information Request Report on best practices and progress toward 55% completion goal Author MHEC Due Date December 15, 2014, and each year thereafter Attachment C R62I 00 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 132 Budget Amendments R62I00.03 Joseph A. Sellinger Formula for Aid To Non-Public Institutions of Higher Education Strike the following language from the general fund appropriation : , provided that this appropriation shall be reduced by $3,902,334 contingent upon the enactment of legi slation level funding aid to non -public institutions of higher education Explanation: This language is not necessary for the General Assembly to reduce the appropriation. Reduce appropriation for the purposes indicated: Funds Positions 1. Reduce the Sellinger formula grant by recalculating the formula given reductions to public four -year institutions in fiscal 2015. 423,404 GF Total Reductions 423,404 0.00 Effect Allowance Appropriation Amount Reduction Position Reduction General Fund 44,845,644 44,422,240 423,404 Total Funds 44,845,644 44,422,240 423,404 R62I00.05 The Senator John A. Cade Funding Formula for the Distribution of Funds to Community Colleges Strike the following language from the general fund appropriation : , provided that this appr opriation shall be reduced by $4,595 ,627 contingent upon the enactment of legislation limiting growth in aid to community colleges to five percent Explanation: This language is not necessary for the General Assembly to reduce the appropriation. Attachment C R62I 00 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 133 Reduce appropriation for the purposes indicated: Funds Positions 1. Reduce the community college formula grant by recalculating the formula given reductions to public four-year institutions in fiscal 2015. This provides $226,110,314 for the Cade formula. This does not alter funding for miscellaneous State -funded grants to community colleges. 2,155,281 GF Total Reductions 2,155,281 0.00 Effect Allowance Appropriation Amount Reduction Position Reduction General Fund 244,887,503 242,732,222 2,155,281 Total Funds 244,887,503 242,732,222 2,155,281 R62I00.07 Educational Grants Add the following language to the general fund appropriation : , provided that $4,900,000 in general funds designated to enhance the State’s four historically black colleges and universities may not be expended until the Maryland Higher Education Commission submits a report to the budget committees outlining how the funds will be spent. The budget committees shall have 45 days to re view and comment on the report. Funds restricted pending receipt of a report may not be transferred by budget amendment or otherwise to any other purpose and shall revert to the General Fund if the report is not submitted to the budget committees. Explanation: This ann ual language restricts the expenditure of funds until the commission reports to the budget committees on the plans for spending funds designated to enhance the State’s four historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) . Information Request HBCU en hancement expenditure report Author Maryland Higher Education Commission Due Date July 1, 2014 Attachment C R62I 00 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 134 Add the following language to the general fund appropriation: Further provided that $1,500,000 for the St. Mary’s College Stabilization Grant in the Maryland Higher Education Commission may only be transferred to St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) and may not be used for any other purpose. Funding restricted to S MCM may be used only to reduce fall 2014 tuition below the fall 2013 rate. It is the intent of the General Assembly that this funding be included within SMCM’s grant when calculating fiscal 2016 State support unless SMCM’s annual tuition increase is more than 3.0% beginning in fall 2015. Funds restricted may not be transferred by budget amendment and funding not used for this restricted purpose shall revert to the General Fund. Explanation: This transfer s SMCM’s Stabilization Grant from MHEC to SMCM a nd restricts this funding to be used only for a tuition decrease. Funds are to be included in SMCM’s State support grant as long as SMCM does not raise tuition by mor e than 3.0% beginning in fiscal 2016. Funds not used for this purpose may not be transfe rred and shall revert to the general fund . Committee Narrative Recommendations to Improve State Need -based Student Financial Aid Programs: The committees request that the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC), with the newly reestablished Financial Aid Advisory Committee (FAAC), review the Howard P. Rawlings Education Excellence Award Program, composed of the Guaranteed Access (GA) and Educational Assistance Grant (EAG) programs, and propose changes, such as lowering the maximum award amoun t within the GA program, to create a more gradual continuum of the percent of need met by the GA and EAG programs. MHEC should look at eligibility and renewal criteria for the programs, such as changing the definition of a full -time student and, in respons e to recent changes to the federal Pell Grant program, making summer grants available . The goal would be to increase the amount of funding available and the number of possible awards in the EA program. MHEC should also consider how to eliminate or signifi cantly reduce the waitlist for need -based grants and look at how to improve the award acceptance and certification process. In the report, MHEC and the FAAC should discuss how to maximize expenditures of State appropriations to the programs and the use of the Need -Based Student Financial Assistance Fund (NBSFAF) with recommendations on how to minimize ongoing carry -over balances in the NBSFAF. Beyond the FAAC, MHEC should consider using experts available to Maryland, such as the Institute for Higher Educat ion Policy, in developing its recommendations and include a timeline for possible implementation of any recommendations and future work to be done. The recommendations should also include where statutory changes would be needed and where guidelines should be modified to implement any proposals from this report. The report shall be submitted by December 1, 2014. Attachment C R62I 00 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 135 Information Request Report on recommendations to improve need -based State student financial aid programs and expenditure of State funds Author MHEC Due Date December 1, 2014 Sustaining Course Redesign Momentum: The committees are aware of the promising outcomes reported by mathematics course redesign at Maryland’s community colleges stemming from less than $700,000 in funding from Complete College America. The committees request that the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) and the Maryland Association of Community Colleges (MACC) report on other courses that may be redesigned, the costs associated with this process, and whether fund ing for these initiatives may be found within existing operating budgets, given rising State support per student in fiscal 2015. MHEC and MACC should submit this report by December 1, 2014. Information Request Report on sustaining course redesign momentum Authors MHEC MACC Due Date December 1, 2014 Report on Unmet Need and Student Success at Maryland Public Four -year Institutions: As part of the Access, Affordability, and Completion goal of the 2013 State Plan for Postsecondary Education, the State is to work toward breaking down financial barriers to higher education. MHEC has previously studied unmet student financial need and student persistence. The committees request that MHEC enhance the prior two reports by including loans in the analysis so that, if data is available, outcomes such as credit attainment, retention, and time to graduation can be compared to levels of finan cial need with and without loans for all students and for student s who receive Pell grants . The report shall be due by October 1, 2014. Information Request Report on unmet need and student success at Maryland public four -year institutions Author MHEC Due Date October 1, 2014 Report on Outcomes of Students Participating in Access and Success Programs by Cohort: The committees understand that as part of the State’s agreement with the federal Office for Civil Rights, the State has provided annua l funding to Maryland’s public historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to improve retention and graduation rates. From fiscal 2001 to 2006, Attachment C R62I 00 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 136 the funds were budgeted through the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) and released after eac h HBCU submitted proposals to MHEC outlining how the funds would be spent in the coming year. Beginning in fiscal 2007, Access and Success funds were appropriated directly to the HBCUs. The committees request that MHEC collect progression, retention, and graduation data from each public HBCU on all students participating in the Access and Success program in fiscal 2014. Data should be analyzed and presented by institution and program. Data should include the throughput completion rate in credit -bearing coursework for required remedial classes. The report should include a summary of fiscal 2014 programs supported by Access and Success funds and a statement from each institution on how findings from the 2013 report have been used to inform and improve pro grams and student services supported by Access and Success funds. The report shall be submitted by October 15, 2014, and every year thereafter. Information Request Report on the fiscal 2014 outcomes by cohort of students participating in Access and Success programs Author MHEC Due Date October 15, 2014, and annually thereafter Preparing to Implement the Performance -based Funding Model: The committees request that the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) work with higher education institutions to test and refine the Performance Based Funding (PBF) Framework endorsed by MHEC in 2013. MHEC should submit a report, no later than Sep tember 1, 2014, that includes the results of modeling the PBF framework using actual institutional data to simulate potential results of using PBF; any recommended adjustments to the framework; and an appropriate amount of base funds to be allocated to PBF beginning with the fiscal 2016 budget. Information Request Preparing to implement the PBF model Author MHEC Due Date September 1, 2014 Attachment C R75T 00 Higher Education Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 137 Budget Amendments R75T00.01 Support for State Operated Institutions of Higher Education Add the following language to the general fund appropriation : , provided that this appropriation made for the purpose of Morgan State University shall be reduced by $300,000 . Explanation: This language reduces the Morgan State University general fund appropriation by $0.3 million . Add the following language to the general fund appropriation : Further provided that this appropriation made for the purpose of the University System of Maryland institutions shall be reduced by $1,700,000 . Explanation: This language reduces the University System of Maryland general fund appropriation by $1.7 million. Add the following language to the general fund appropriation : Further provided that because Coppin State University (CSU) has had four or more repeat findings in the most recent fiscal compliance audit issued by the Office of Legislati ve Audits (OLA), $100,000 of this agency’s administrative appropriation may not be expended unless: (1) CSU has taken corrective action with respect to all repeat audit findings on or before November 1, 2014; and (2) a report is submitted to the budget c ommittees by OLA listing each repeat audit finding along with a determination that each repeat finding was corrected. The budget committees shall have 45 days to review and comment to allow for funds to be released prior to the end of fiscal 2015. Explan ation: The Joint Audit Committee has requested that budget bill language be added for each unit of State government that has four or more repeat audit findings in its most recent fiscal compliance audit. Each such agency is to have a portion of its admini strative budget withheld pending the adoption of corrective action by the agency and a determination by OLA that each finding was corrected. OLA shall submit reports to the budget committees on the status of repeat findings. Attachment C R75T 00 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 138 Information Request Status of corrective actions related to the most recent fiscal compliance audit Author OLA Due Date 45 days before the release of funds Add the following language: Further provided it is the intent of the General Assembly that no funds be expended by Baltimore City Community College on the demolition of the Bard Building in fiscal 2014 or 2015. Explanation: Baltimore City Community College began consideration of the demolition of the Bard Building without a cost estimate from a demolition expert. It is the intent of the General Assembly that Baltimore City Community College should not move forward with demol ition in fiscal 2014 or 2015 . Committee Narrative Report on Expanding the Achieving Collegiate Excellence and Success Program: With the passage of the College and Career Readiness and College Comp letion Act of 2013, the General Assembly signaled its commitment to preparing students for college and careers in high school and creating pathways for 2 - and 4 -year college completion and successful entry into the workforce. Achieving these goals will require additional advising and mentoring of students in the public schools and higher education institutions, especially with changing student demographics that are challenging the State to increase access and college completion among underrepresented student populations. The recently launched Achieving Colle giate Excellence and Success (ACES) program, a partnership among Montgomery County Public Schools, Montgomery College, and the Universities of Shady Grove, targets underrepresented students in higher education and provides them with a seamless education pa thway from high school to college completion. The committees are interested in expanding ACES to other school systems and higher education institutions using the partnership model established by ACES. Therefore, the committees request that the University System of Maryland (USM), Maryland Association of Community Colleges (MACC) and Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), in collaboration with local school systems, the Maryland Higher Education Commission, and higher education institutions, study t he feasibility of expanding ACES. As part of the study, the College Readiness Outreach Program enacted by Chapter 429 of 2002 should be examined. The program, which has never been funded, has both a counseling component and an early commitment financial aid component that might be useful in considering a statewide college advising and mentorship program. A final report shall be submitted by December 1, 2014, that includes recommendations for implementation of a statewide program. Attachment C R75T 00 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 139 Information Request Report on expanding the ACES Program Authors USM MACC MSDE Due Date December 1, 2014 Teacher Preparation Aligned with the Maryland College and Career Ready Standards : The committees are interested in how Maryland teacher education programs are adapting their programs to align with the Maryland College and Career Ready Standards (MCCRS) so that future teachers are being prepared to teach the depth of content and knowledg e that students will need to master and demonstrate proficiency on new student assessments aligned with MCCRS, the Partnership for Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) tests. The committees are also aware of the new accreditation standards adopted by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) that raise the bar for teacher education programs. The committees request that the University System of Maryland (USM), Morgan State University (MSU), the Maryland Independent College and U niversity Association (MICUA), the Maryland Association of Community Colleges (MACC), and St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) on behalf of their teacher education programs and in collaboration with the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), submi t a report by December 1, 2014, on how the programs are aligned with MCCRS and PARCC expectations for students and steps that are being taken to meet the new CAEP standards. Information Request Report on aligning teacher preparation programs with MCCRS Authors USM MSDE MSU MICUA MACC SMCM Due Date December 1, 2014 Institutional Aid, Pell, and Loan Data by Expected Family Contribution Category: In order to more fully understand all types of aid available to students, the committees request that data be submitted for each community college , public four -year institution, and independent institution on institutional aid, Pell grants, and student loans. Data should include, by expected family contribution (EFC), the number of loans and average loan size of federal subsidized and unsubsidized loans, and loans from private sources as report ed to the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC). Additionally, data should be provided on Pell grants including the number and average award size by EFC. Fin ally, data should include the number of institutional aid awards and average award size by EFC for institutional grants, institutional athletic scholarships, and other institutional scholarships. The data in the response should differentiate between need -based aid and merit scholarships. Data should also include the number of institutional aid awards and average award size by EFC for tuition waivers/remissions of fees to Attachment C R75T 00 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 140 employees and dependents and students. Waiver information for students should be rep orted by each type of waiver in State law. This report should cover fiscal 2014 data received by MHEC from State institutions and is to be submitted in an electronic format (Excel file). Information Request Institutional aid, Pell, and l oan data by EFC category Author MHEC Due Date December 15, 2014 Instruction al Faculty Workload Report: The committees request that the University System of Maryland (USM), Morgan State University (MSU), and St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) continue to provide annual instructional workload reports for tenured and tenure -track faculty. By focusing on these faculty, t he committees gain a sense of the teaching activities for the regular core faculty. However, there are other types of instructional faculty at institutions such as full - and part -time nontenured/nontenure track faculty including adjunct faculty, instructo rs, and lecturers. Focusing on only tenured/tenure -track faculty provides an incomplete picture of how students are taught. Therefore, the report should also include the instructional workload when all types of faculty are considered. Additional informa tion may be included at the institution’s discretion. Furthermore, USM’s report should include the percent of faculty meeting or exceeding teaching standards for tenured and tenure -track faculty for the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Information Re quest Annual report on instructional faculty workload Authors USM MSU SMCM Due Date December 15, 2014 Impact of Changes to Federal Financial Aid Programs: The budget committees are concerned that the recent changes to the Federal Pell Grant program and the PLUS Loan program are having considerable consequences on the ability of low -income students in Maryland to access a higher education and successfully c omplete a degree program. Therefore, the budget committees intend to consult with national experts in higher education financial aid issues to evaluate the impact of the federal changes on Maryland students and efforts on the national level and in other s tates to mitigate the impact, and make recommendations that would address these concerns in Maryland. Attachment C R95C00 Baltimore City Community College Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 141 Budget A mendments Add the following language: Provided it is the intent of the General Assembly that no funds be expended by Baltimore City Com munity College on the demolition of the Bard Building in fiscal 2014 or 2015. Explanation: Baltimore City Community College began consideration of the demoli tion of the Bard Building without a cost estimate from a demolition expert. It is the intent of the General Assembly that Baltimore City Community College should not move forward with demolition in fiscal 2014 or 2015 . Add the following language : Further provided that Baltimore City Community College may use up to $200,000 to retain services for a complete building assessment of the Bard Building and for completion of a Part I and Part II project program for submission to the Department of Budget and Management’s Office of Capital Planning for review and consideration. Explanation: It is the intent of the General Assembly that Baltimore City Community College may use up to $200,000, potentially from fund balance, to do a demolition assessment of the Bard Building and complete a Part I and Part II project program for demolition to be submitted to the Department of Budget and Management for review and consultation. Add the following language : Further provided that Baltimore City Community College (BCCC) should work with the Department of Information Technology (DoIT) to establish a task order request for proposal (TORFP) for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) services under a Consulting and Technical Services master contract. It is the intent of t he General Assembly that DoIT provide guidance to BCCC to prepare a quality TORFP for the ERP project and to consider existing commercial off the shelf software used at other State higher education institutions. BCCC, in consultation with DoIT, shall subm it a report to the House Appropriations Committee and the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee by December 15, 2014, on how BCCC will ensure the long -term stability and success of the institution’s ERP implementation. BCCC should include milestones to implementation, a timeline for meeting those goals, and how it will comply with information privacy laws. Attachment C R95C00 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 142 Explanation: BCCC should work with DoIT on establishing a quality TORFP for its ERP project and to consider using commercial off the shelf software used at other State higher education institutions. BCCC, with DoIT, shall submit a report to the budget committees by December 15, 2014, outlining how it will ensure successful implementation of the ERP project. Information Request ERP implementation progress report Author s BCCC DoIT Due Date December 15, 2014 Attachment C S00A Department of Housing and Community Development Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 143 Budget Amendments Add the following language : It is the intent of the General Assembly that the housing facilities provided by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for use by veterans in the Homeless Veterans Domiciliary Program at the Perry Point VA Medical Center be provided only to veterans. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development may not use funds in this budget to offer financial assistance to prov ide housing for individuals at a veterans homeless project at Perry Point VA Medical Center that is not limited to providing housing and se rvices to veterans exclusively. Explanation: The General Assembly intends that the program targeted at veterans be used only for the benefit of veterans and that State agencies work with the federal government to ensure State veterans are the beneficiaries of this program. DIVISION OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION S00A27.01 Finance and Administration Reduce appropriation for the purposes indicated: Funds Positions 1. Delete general funds intended for the increased rent, security, and utility costs at the new location of the headquarters of the Department of Housing and Community Development in New Carrollton. The department is authorized to add special and federal funds by budget amendment, if necessary, to pay for these increased costs. 1,146,764 GF Total Reductions 1,146,764 0.00 Effect Allowance Appropriation Amount Reduction Position Reduction Position 44.00 44.00 0.00 General Fund 5,702,839 4,556,075 1,146,764 Special Fund 5,335,900 5,335,900 0 Federal Fund 1,460,522 1,460,522 0 Total Funds 12,499,261 11,352,497 1,146,764 Attachment C T00 Department of Business and Economic Development Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 144 Budget Amendments DIVISION OF BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT T00F00.05 Office of Strategic Industries and Innovation Reduce appropriation for the purposes indicated: Funds Positions 1. Delete a business development position that has been vacant since 2011. 92,796 GF 1.00 Total Reductions 92,796 1.00 Effect Allowance Appropriation Amount Reduction Position Reduction Position 12.00 11.00 1.00 General Fund 2,856,151 2,763,355 92,796 Special Fund 437,956 437,956 0 Total Funds 3,294,107 3,201,311 92,796 T00F00.23 Maryland Economic Development Assistance Authority and Fund Add the following language to the general fund appropriation : , provided that $1,000,000 of this appropriation made for the purpose of providing business financial assistance may not be expended for that purpose and instead may be transferred by budget amendment to the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (pro gram T50T01.01) to provide initial funding for the Cybersecurity Investment Fund. The transfer of these funds is contingent on the enactment of SB 603 or HB 740. Funds not used for this restricted purpose may not be expended or otherwise transferred and shall revert to the General Fund. Explanation: This language would allow the transfer of funds from the Department of Business and Economic Development to the Maryland Technology Development Corporation in order to fund the Cybersecurity Investment Fund. The fund would provide seed and early -stage funding for emerging technology companies located in the State focused on cybersecurity and cybersecurity technology product development. Attachment C T00 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 145 DIVISION O F TOURISM, FILM AND THE ARTS T00G00.03 Maryland Tourism Development Board Add the following language to the general fund appropriation : , provided that $450,000 of this appropriation made for the purpose of tourism grants may be expended only to provide a grant to the Maryland Academy of Sciences. Funds not used for this restricted purpose may not be expended or otherwise transferred and sh all revert to the General Fund. Explanation: This language restricts funds under the Maryland Tourism Development Board to be used for a grant to the Maryland Scienc e Center in fiscal 2015. T00G00.08 Preservation of Cultural Arts Program Add the following language to the special fund appropriation : , provided that this appropriation made for the purpose of grants to cultural arts organizations may also be expended to supplement programmatic funds under the Film Production Activity Tax Credit program contingent upon the enactment of Senate Bill 172. Explanation: This language authorizes the Department of Business and Economic Development to use its Special Fund for the Preservation of Cultural Arts for additional funding under the Film Production Activity Tax Credit program. This language is contingent on a provision in Senate Bill 172 that would authorize the exp anded use of the special fund. Committee Narrative Agency Reports on Customer Service Training: The committees would like to encourage State agencies to provide the best possible customer service to Maryland citizens. The private sector often utilizes customer service training for front -line workers to ensure a positive customer experience and receives crucial feedback through c ustomer satisfaction surveys. The committees request that the agencies with frequent interaction with the public develop plans for the improvement of customer service. Plans should include training sessions for employees and managers, and the use of surveys, workshops, or employee feedback. In formulating their plans, the agencies, including the State Highway Administration, the Maryland Department of the Environment, and the Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation, should consult with the Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED). DBED has established a program of streamlining public access to State resources under its Maryland Made Easy Initiativ e. DBED should further compile the plans of each agency, and their progress toward improvements to customer service, and report to the budget committees by December 15, 2014. Attachment C T00 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 146 Information Request Report on customer service improvements Authors DBED, in consultation with State Highway Administration, Maryland Department of the Environment, and Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation Due Date December 15, 2014 Fiscal 2014 Deficiency T00G00.08 Preservation of Cultural Arts Program Add the following language to the special fund appropriation : , provided that this appropriation made for the purpose of grants to cultural arts organizations may also be expended to supplement programmatic funds under the Film Production Activity Tax Credit program contingent upon the enactment of Senate Bill 172. Explanation: This language authorizes the Department of Business and Economic Development to use its Special Fund for the Preservation of Cultural Arts for additional funding under the Film Production Activity Tax Credit program. This language is contingent on a provision in Senate Bill 172 that would authorize the exp anded use of the special fund. Attachment C U00A Department of the Environment Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 147 Budget Amend ments LAND MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION U00A06.01 Land Management Administration Reduce appropriation for the purposes indicated: Funds Positions 1. Reduce funding for the Oil Control Program commensurate with fiscal 2014 targeted reversion. The Oil Control Program received $3,000,000 in general funds in fiscal 2014 to backfill the failure of SB 875 of 2013 (Maryland Oil Disaster Containment, Clean -Up and Contingency Fund, and Oil Contaminated Site Environmental Cleanup Fund), which would have increased the oil transfer fee. MDE’s fiscal 2015 allowance includes approximately $3,000,000 in general funds for the Oil Control Program as well. This action reduces $550,000 in general funds – the same amount included as a targeted reversion of fiscal 2014 funding in the Governor’s fiscal 2015 budget plan. 550,000 GF Total Reductions 550,000 0.00 Effect Allowance Appropriation Amount Reduction Position Reduction Position 249.00 249.00 0.00 General Fund 5,532,986 4,982,986 550,000 Special Fund 18,546,506 18,546,506 0 Federal Fund 10,186,657 10,186,657 0 Total Funds 34,266,149 33,716,149 550,000 Attachment C V10A Department of Juvenile Services Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 148 Committee Narrative OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY V00D01.01 Office of the Secretary Creation of a Centralized Hiring Process : The budget committees direct the Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) to develop a plan for creating a centralized hiring unit within the Office of the Secretary to oversee and coordinate all departmental staffing needs. DJS has historically struggled with recruitment and retention of direct care employees in particular. Under the current system, each DJS facility is responsible for filling its assigned vacancies, with no coordination or oversight from DJS management or individuals with human resources functions. This often results in miscommunication about hiring policies and lengthy delays in filling vacancies. Considerable efficiencies could be realized through the development of a centralized hiring effort. DJS should develop a plan for consolida ting its hiring resources, including a timeline, cost estimate and whether the consolidation can be accomplished with existing resources. The plan shall be submitted to the budget committees by October 1, 2014. Information Request Creation of a centra lized hiring process Author DJS Due Date October 1, 2014 DEPARTMENTAL SUPPORT V00D02.01 Departmental Support Improving Direct Care Employee Retention: It is the intent of the budget committees that the Department of Juvenile Services (DJS), in consultation with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), conducts an evaluation of ways to improve the retention of direct care employees. DJS has made considerable improvements in the ability to hire facility direct care employees; however, nearly half of new hires leave DJS service within two years. DJS has previously examined and recommended ways to improve facility culture; the remaining hindrance to employee retention is compensation. At a minimum, DJS and DBM should consider the fiscal impact and operational benefit of a general salary increase via the Annual Salary Review process and/or provision of an employee retention bonus program. The findin gs of the evaluation shall be submitted to the budget committees no later than November 1, 2014. Information Request Improving direct care employee retention Authors DJS DBM Due Date November 1, 2014 Attachment C V10A Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 149 RESIDENTIAL AND COMMUNITY OPERATIONS V00E01.01 Residential and Community Operations Utilization of Alternative to Detention Programming : The budget committees direct the Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) to conduct an evaluation on the availability and utilization of alternative to detention programs in Maryland. Data analyzing the use of secure detention in Maryland indicated that t oo many youth were unnecessarily detained. Expanding alternative to detention programming would provide resources to reduce the population of youth in DJS detention facilities. DJS has successfully completed a gap analysis of residential needs for commit ted youth and community -based programs for youth on probation. An appropriate follow -up to that analysis is developing an understanding of the continuum of alternative to detention programs available and how well those services meet the needs of DJS’ pred isposition population. The report shall be submitted to the budget committees no later than March 15, 2015. Information Request Utilization of alternative to detention programming Author DJS Due Date March 15, 2015 Fiscal 2014 Deficiency BALTIMORE CITY REGION V00G01.02 Baltimore City Region Community Operations Reduce appropriation for the purposes indicated: Funds Positions 1. Reduce deficiency funding for contractual mental health services. Year -to-date expenditures suggest these funds are not required. Funding beyond the existing appropriation should not be needed based on the department’s new process for conducting evaluations internally. 104,289 GF Total Reductions 104,289 0.00 Effect Allowance Appropriation Amount Reduction Position Reduction General Fund 329,214 224,925 104,289 Total Funds 329,214 224,925 104,289 Attachment C V10A Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 150 Budget Amendments METRO REGION V00L01.02 Metro Region Community Operations Reduce appropriation for the purposes indicated: Funds Positions 1. Delete duplicative funding for the new Evening Reporting Center in Montgomery County. Reducing these funds still provide the full appropriation needed to operate the center. 318,065 GF 2. Reduce funding for contractual mental health evaluations to be more in line with prior year actual expenditures. This reduction can be allocated amongst all regions. 500,000 GF Total Reductions 818,065 0.00 Effect Allowance Appropriation Amount Reduction Position Reduction Position 138.00 138.00 0.00 General Fund 35,865,809 35,047,744 818,065 Special Fund 527,942 527,942 0 Federal Fund 1,482,156 1,482,156 0 Total Funds 37,875,907 37,057,842 818,065 Attachment C W00A Department of State Police Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 151 Budget Amendments Add the following language : Provided that the General Fund appropriation for the Department of State Police be reduced by $1,759,575 to increase turnover to 4.29%. Explanation: This action would increase turnover to reflect actual turnover in recent years. The reduction increases the turnover from 3.57 to 4.29%. MARYLAND STATE POLICE W00A01.02 Field Operations Bureau Add the following language to the special fund appropri ation : , provided that $7,000,000 of this appropriation made for the purpose of vehicle and vehicle equipment purchase may be expended only for that purpose. Funds not expended for this restricted purpose may not be transferred by budget amendment or ot herwise to any o ther purpose and shall be cance led. Explanation: This language restricts $7,000,000 of the special fund appropriation for the Department of State Police, Field Operations Bureau, to purchase vehicles and related equipment. Committee Narrative Pursue a Goal of 150,000 Miles Maximum for Department of State Police Patrol Vehicles: According to Consumer Reports, the average life expectancy of a new vehicle is around eight years, or 150,000 miles. As of fiscal 2013, the Department of State Police (DSP) patrol vehicle fleet had an average mileage of 169,000, and vehicles were taken out of service at 250,000 miles, on average. According to DSP, unscheduled maintenance and maj or repairs increase significantly after 150,000 miles, resulting in increased maintenance costs. It is the intent of the General Assembly that DSP pursue a goal of 150,000 miles maximum for patrol vehicles. Report on State Resources Allocated to the Ma ryland Coordination and Analysis Center: The Maryland Coordination and Analysis Center (MCAC) was established shortly after September 11, 2001, as one of four components of the Anti -Terrorism Advisory Council (ATAC) of Maryland, which is an umbrella orga nization consisting of 17 federal, State, and Attachment C W00A Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 152 local public safety executives mandated by the U.S. Attorney General to coordinate anti-terrorism activities. MCAC provides analytical support and disseminates information in support of law enforcement, publi c health, public safety, and homeland security to the 27 agencies assigned. MCAC senior management positions are occupied by at least one local, State, and federal law enforcement officer from the ATAC general membership; MCAC’s director is from the Depa rtment of State Police (DSP). Currently, DSP employees are assigned at MCAC headquarters and three regional information centers. In addition to DSP, other State agencies have allocated personnel, funding, and resources to MCAC. The budget committees are uncertain what State resources have been provided to MCAC from the various partner State agencies. The budget committees request that DSP, in consultation with MCAC and partner State agencies, submit a report providing the following information for fisca l 2015: (1) the organizational structure of MCAC, including oversight and advisory committees; (2) a list of federal, State, and local agencies assigned at MCAC; (3) allocation of personnel and funding of all State agencies involved; and (4) a descriptio n of the activities conducted by MCAC. In addition, it is the intent of the budget committees that DSP, in consultation with MCAC, submit budgetary information, consolidating the budgetary resources received from State agencies, as an appendix in the Mary land Budget Highlights book starting in fiscal 2016 and for future fiscal years. The report shall be submitted by October 1, 2014. Information Request Report on State resources allocated to MCAC Authors DSP MCAC Due Date October 1, 2014 Report on License Plate Reader Data and Program Effectiveness: The budget committees are concerned that overall effectiveness of the license plate reader (LPR) program has not yet been evaluated. The budget committees request that the Department of State Police (D SP), in consultation with the Maryland Coordination and Analysis Center (MCAC), submit a report to the budget committees providing specified MCAC and DSP LPR data for calendar 2013. The MCAC LPR data shall include (1) the agencies in the State utilizing L PR technology; (2) the agencies using LPRs networked to MCAC; (3) total reads from mobile and fixed LPRs networked to MCAC; and (4) total alerts from mobile and fixed LPRs networked to MCAC. The DSP LPR data shall include (1) total reads from mobile LPRs; (2) total alerts from mobile LPRs; (3) total accepted alerts from mobile LPRs; (4) total verified alerts (meaning the license plate was confirmed to have a current violation) from mobile LPRs; and (5) enforcement actions taken in response to verified alerts from mobile LPRs. The report shall be submitted by October 1, 2014. Information Request Report providing LPR data for calendar 2013 Authors DSP MCAC Due Date October 1, 2014 Attachment C W00A Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 153 Report on Cannabimimetic Agent Enforcement: Cannabimimetic agents are chemical substances that are not derived from the marijuana plant but are designed to affect the body in ways similar to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. Chapter 442 of 2013 codifie d cannabimimetic agents to the State’s list of Schedule I controlled dangerous substances and defined several chemical substances that are considered cannabimimetic agents. The budget committees request that the Department of State Police (DSP) report by jurisdiction the total arrests or other enforcement actions taken as a result of the changes enacted by Chapter 442. Additionally, in consultation with local jurisdictions, DSP should describe the State’s overall strategy to enforce Chapter 442. An inter im report shall be submitted by December 31, 2014, and a final report shall be submitted by June 30, 2015, to the budget committees, House Judiciary Committee, and Senate J udicial Proceedings Committee. Information Request Interim report on cannabimimetic agent enforcement Final report on cannabimimetic agent enforcement Author DSP DSP Due Date December 31, 2014 June 30, 2015 Provide Sufficient Funding to Integrate the Criminal Justice Information System with the Maryland Automated Firearms System: The Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Central Repository within the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is used to collect, manage, and disseminate Maryland Criminal History Record Information. The Maryland Automated Firearms System (MAFS) is used by the Department of State Police (DSP) to report regulated firearm transfer and purchase requests to law enforcement units through the Maryland CJIS Message Switch. Integrating CJIS with MAFS would enable DSP to identify individuals who purchased a firearm before October 1, 2013, and were subsequently convicted of a disqualifying crime requiring the surrender of the firearm per Chapter 427 of 2013, the Firearm Safety Act. DPSCS advises it is not pos sible to immediately integrate or directly link MAFS with CJIS because MAFS is a name -based system, and CJIS is a fingerprint -based system. In order to integrate the systems, DPSCS needs to create a new separate and unique database that uses a unique iden tifier and pulls information from both of the existing databases. Additional funding would be necessary in DPSCS and DSP in order to create this new database. It is the intent of the General Assembly that DPSCS and DSP collaborate on the development of a plan for creating and implementing the required database and that the Governor provides sufficient funding in the fiscal 2016 budget to begin the integration of these systems. Attachment C W00A Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 154 Handgun Shell Casing Identification: The budget committees are interested in obtaining information regarding the effectiveness of handgun shell casing identification requirements that stipulate that gun manufacturers submit casings to the Department of State Police (DSP) for entry into a re levant database. DSP should submit a report to the committees by October 1, 2014, that addresses the following:  the use of the program over the last 4 years;  the effectiveness of the program in solving crimes committed with a firearm;  best practices o f other states; and  the overall benefits to the State of this program in criminal investigations. The report should also recommend whether or not the provis ion of law should be continued. Information Request Effectiveness of shell casing identification requirements Author DSP Due Date October 1, 2014 Attachment C X00A00 Public Debt Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 155 Budget Amend ments X00A00.01 Redemption and Interest on State Bonds Reduce appropriation for the purposes indicated: Funds Positions 1. Reduce general fund appropriation to recognize anticipated bond sale premiums. The budget plan does not recognize any bond sale premiums that are expected in fiscal 2015. Since July 2002, the State has been realizing substantial premiums wh en issuing tax-exempt bonds to institutional investors. The Department of Legislative Services (DLS) estimates that $60.8 million in premiums will be realized in fiscal 2015. The department’s approach is more cautious than historical trends or the admi nistration’s March 2014 estimate. DLS recommen ds that the State recognize $60.0 million in likely GO bond sale premiums. The bond sale premiums should be used to offset the $40.0 million reduction in g eneral funds and provide fiscal 2015 with a $20.0 million end -of-year Annuity Bond Fund balance. 40,000,000 GF 2. Reduce the Public Debt appropriation to reflect the March 2014 general obligation (GO) bond sale. The fiscal 2015 allowance includes $195.0 million to support GO bond debt service costs. On March 5, 2014, the State sold $737.4 million in GO bonds. This included $450.0 million in tax -exempt bonds, $50.0 million in taxable bonds, and $237.4 million in refunding bonds. The cost of these bonds was less than anticipated in the fiscal 2015 allowance. Debt service cost s for the $500.0 million in new issuance bonds are $0. 4 million less than anticipated. The refunding reduced debt serv ice costs by an additional $2.4 million. The bond sale pr emium totaled $55.7 million, which is $14.9 million more than anticipated in the budget. The lower debt service costs and the high premium reduce the amount of general f unds required to support fiscal 2015 public debt spending. 15,000,000 GF Total Reductions 55,000,000 0.00 Attachment C X00A00 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 156 Effect Allowance Appropriation Amount Reduction Position Reduction General Fund 195,000,000 140,000,000 55,000,000 Special Fund 832,932,357 832,932,357 0 Federal Fund 11,489,645 11,489,645 0 Total Funds 1,039,422,002 984,422,002 55,000,000 Attachment C Y01A State Reserve Fund Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 157 Budget Amendments Y01A01.01 Revenue Stabilization Account Reduce appropriation for the purposes indicated: Funds Positions 1. Reduce the Rainy Day Fund appropriation and maintain a fund balance that equals 5% of general fund revenues. To mai ntain the 5% balance, Section 45 eliminates the Administrat ion’s $204.5 million transfer from the Rainy Day Fund to the general fund. 208,500,000 GF Total Reductions 208,500,000 0.00 Effect Allowance Appropriation Amount Reduction Position Reduction General Fund 228,213,999 19,713,999 208,500,000 Total Funds 228,213,999 19,713,999 208,500,000 Attachment C Sections Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 158 Budget Amendments Amend the following language: Section 12 Executive Salary Schedule STATE TREASURER’S OFFICE Executive V 9905 112,105 Executive V 9905 99,799 104,000 Executive V 9905 84,217 Executive V 9905 102,639 Executive V 9905 107,454 Explanation: This language is a technical correction to Section 12 of the budget bill and corrects technical errors for executive pay plan positions. Funding is already included in the fiscal 2015 budget allowance. Amend the following section: Section 17 Using Funds for Their Intended Purpose SECTION 17. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That funds appropriated to the various State agency programs and subprograms in Comptroller Objects 0152 (Health Insurance), 0154 (Retirees Health Insurance Premiums), 0175 (Workers’ Compensation), 0305 (DBM Paid Telecommunications), 0322 (Capital Lease Telecommunications), 0874 (Office of Attorney General Administrative Fee), 0876 (DoIT IT Services Allo cation), 0894 (State Personnel System Allocation), and 1303 (rent paid to DGS) are to be utilized for their intended purposes only. The expenditure or transfer of these funds for other purposes requires the prior approval of the Secretary of Budget and Ma nagement. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Budget and Management may transfer amounts appropriated in Comptroller Objects 0152, 0154, 0305, and 0322 between State departments and agencies by approved budget amendment in fiscal year 2014 and fiscal year 2015. All funds budgeted in or transferred to Comptroller Objects 0152 and 0154, and any funds restricted in this budget for use in the employee and retiree health insurance program that are unspent shall be credited to the fund as establish ed in accordance with Section 2 -516 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. Further provided that each agency that receives funding in this budget in any of the restricted Comptroller Objects listed with in this section shall establish within the State’s accounting system a structure of accounts to separately identify for each restricted Comptroller Object, by fund Attachment C Sections Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 159 source, the legislative appropriation, monthly transactions, and final expenditures. It is the intent of the General Assembly that an accounting detail be established so that the Office of Legislative Audits may review the disposition of funds appropriated for each restricted Comptroller Object as part of each closeout audit to ensure that funds are used only for the purposes for which they are restricted and that unspent funds are reverted or canceled. Explanation: This amendment makes it possible for the Office of Legislative Audits to track the disposition of funds in restricted statewide subobjects. Amend the following language: Section 19 Retirees Health Insurance SECTION 19. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That for fiscal year 2015 funding for health insurance shall be reduced by $ 23,816,252 25,362,001 in Executive Branch agencies to re flect health insurance savings from favorable cost trends. Funding for this purpose shall be reduced in Comptroller Object 0154 – Retirees Health Insurance, within Executive Branch agencies in fiscal year 2015 by the following amounts in accordance with a schedule determined by the Governor: Agency General Funds B75 General Assembly 286,223 C00 Judiciary 1,259,526 C80 Office of the Public Defender 365,554 C81 Office of the Attorney General 58,177 C82 State Prosecutor 4,169 C85 Maryland Tax Court 2,637 D05 Board of Public Works (BPW) 3,254 D10 Executive Department – Governor 32,952 D11 Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing 609 D12 Department of Disabilities 6,698 D15 Boards and Commissions 29,792 D16 Secretary of State 8,342 D17 Historic St. Ma ry’s City Commission 9,802 D18 Governor’s Office for Children 6,607 D25 BPW Interagency Committee for School Construction 9,075 D26 Department of Aging 8,603 D27 Maryland Commission on Civil Rights 10,542 D38 State Board of Elections 14,143 D39 Maryl and State Board of Contract Appeals 2,440 D40 Department of Planning 50,579 D50 Military Department 45,058 D55 Department of Veterans Affairs 19,228 D60 Maryland State Archives 7,809 Attachment C Sections Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 160 E00 Comptroller of Maryland 327,794 E20 State Treasurer’s Office 10,522 E50 Department of Assessments and Taxation 124,616 E75 State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency 49,235 E80 Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board 3,269 F10 Department of Budget and Management 56,434 F50 Department of Information Technology 32,96 3 H00 Department of General Services 161,097 K00 Department of Natural Resources 168,790 L00 Department of Agriculture 105,621 M00 Department of Health and Mental Hygiene 2,083,766 N00 Department of Human Resources 1,210,344 P00 Department of Labor, L icensing and Regulation 101,947 Q00 Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services 4,572,497 R00 State Department of Education 178,068 R15 Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission 31,691 R62 Maryland Higher Education Commission 18,170 R75 Suppor t for State Operated Institutions of Higher Education 4,318,948 R99 Maryland School for the Deaf 117,602 T00 Department of Business and Economic Development 68,736 U00 Department of the Environment 138,153 V00 Department of Juvenile Services 838,632 W00 Department of State Police 850,222 Total General Funds 16,265,187 17,810,936 Explanation: This action adds the General Assembly and the Judiciary to the fiscal 2015 across -the-board reduction to health insurance. Strike SECTION 20 in its entirety and substitute the following: Section 20 Fiscal 2015 Pension Reinvestment Reduction SECTION 20. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That in fiscal 2015 the Governor, Chief Judge, and Presiding Officers shall reduce the amount of supplemental retirement contributions by the following amounts contingent upo n the enactment of SB 172 or HB 162: General Funds – Executive Branch: $172,639,712 General Funds – General Assembly: $936,218 General Funds – Judiciary: $2,939,846 Special Fu nds: $12,459,356 Federal Funds: $8,258,002 Attachment C Sections Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 161 The Governor shall allocate the statewide reduction to the supplemental retirement contributions across all State agencies. The Department of Budget and Management shall provide a schedule of the statewide reduction allocation to the budget committees and the Department of Legislative Services by June 15 , 2014. Explanation: This action strikes the reduction in the budget as introduced by the Governor to supplemental retirement contribution and substitutes the language above. The new language reduces the amount of the supplement retirement contribution in fiscal 2015 by $200 million in total leaving $100 million that will still be contributed. The reduction to the supplemental retirement payment is $100 million more than what the Governor introduced . Information Request Statewide reduction allocation Author Department of Budget and Management Due Date June 15, 2014 Add the following section: Section 21 Across -the-board Reductions and Higher Education SECTION 21. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That all across -the-board reductions applied to the Executive Branch, unless otherwise stated, shall apply to current unrestricted and general funds in the University System of Maryland, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Morgan State University, and Baltimore Ci ty Community College. Explanation: This section explicitly applies reductions intended for the full Executive Branch to the Uni versity System of Maryland, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Morgan State University, and Baltimore City Community College, unle ss their exclusion is specifically stated. Add the following section : Section 22 Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance Company Fund Accounts SECTION 22. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That the General Accounting Division of the Comptroller of Maryland shall establish a subsidiary ledger control account to debit all State agency funds budgeted under subobject 0175 (workers’ compensation coverage) and to credit all payments disbursed to the Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance Company (CEIC) via transmittal. The co ntrol account shall also record all funds withdrawn from CEIC and returned to the State and subsequently transferred to the General Fund. CEIC shall submit monthly reports to the Department of Legislative Services concerning the status of the account. Attachment C Sections Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 162 Explanation: This section provides continuation of a system to track workers’ compensation payments to the CEIC Fund for payment of claims, current expenses, and funded liability for incurred losses by the State. Information Request Report on status of ledger control account Author CEIC Due Date Monthly beginning on July 1, 2014 Add the following section : Section 23 Reporting Federal Funds SECTION 23. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That the Governor’s budget books shall include a summary statement of federal revenues by major federal program sources supporting the federal appropriations made therein along with the major assumptions underpinning the federal fund estimates. The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) shall exercise due diligence in reporting this data and ensure that they are updated as appropriate to reflect ongoing congressional action on the federal budget. In addition, DBM shall provide to the Department of Legislative Services (DLS) data for the actual, current, and budget yea rs listing the components of each federal fund appropriation by Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number or equivalent detail for programs not in the catalog. Data shall be provided in an electronic format subject to the concurrence of DLS. Explanat ion: This annual language provides for consistent reporting of federal monies received by th e State. Information Request Reporting components of each federal fund appropriation Author DBM Due Date With submission of fiscal 2016 budget Attachment C Sections Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 163 Add the following section : Section 24 Federal Fund Spending SECTION 24. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That in the expenditure of federal funds appropriated in this budget or subsequent to the enactment of this budget by the budget amendment process: (1) State ag encies shall administer these federal funds in a manner that recognizes that federal funds are taxpayer dollars that require prudent fiscal management, careful application to the purposes for which they are directed, and strict attention to budgetary and a ccounting procedures established for the administration of all public funds. (2) For fiscal 2015, except with respect to capital appropriations, to the extent consistent with federal requirements: (i) when expenditures or encumbrances may be charged to either State or federal fund sources, federal funds shall be charged before State funds are charged except that this policy does not apply to the Department of Human Resources with respect to federal funds to be carried forward into future years for child welfare or welfare reform activities; (ii) when additional federal funds are sought or otherwise become available in the course of the fiscal year, agencies shall consider, in consultation with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), whether opport unities exist to use these federal revenues to support existing operations rather than to expand programs or establish new ones; and (iii) DBM shall take appropriate actions to effectively establish the provisions of this section as policies of the State with respect to the administration of federal funds by executive agencies. Explanation: This annual language defines the policies under which federal funds shall be used in the State budget. Attachment C Sections Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 164 Add the following section : Section 25 Indirect Costs Rep ort SECTION 25. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) shall provide an annual report on indirect costs to the General Assembly in January 2015 as an appendix in the Governor’s fiscal 2016 budget books. The report shall detail by agency for the actual fiscal 2014 budget the amount of statewide indirect cost recovery received, the amount of statewide indirect cost recovery transferred to the General Fund, and the amount of indirect cost recovery retained for use by each a gency. In addition, it shall list the most recently available federally approved statewide and internal agency cost -recovery rates. As part of the normal fiscal/compliance audit performed for each agency once every 3 years, the Office of Legislative Audi ts shall assess available information on the timeliness, completeness, and deposit history of indirect cost recoveries by State agencies. Further provided that for fiscal 2015, excluding the Maryland Department of Transportation, the amount of revenue received by each agency from any federal source for statewide cost recovery may only be transferred to the General Fund and may not be retained in any clearing account or by any other means, nor may DBM or any other agency or entity approve exemptions to per mit any agency to retain any portion of federal statewide cost recoveries. Explanation: This is annual language that requires a report on indirect costs and disallows waiv ers of statewide cost recovery. Information Request Annual report on indirect costs Author DBM Due Date With submission of the Governor’s fiscal 2016 budget books Add the following section : Section 26 Executive Long -term Forecast SECTION 26. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That the Governor’s budget books shall include a forecast of the impact of the Executive budget proposal on the long -term fiscal condition of the General Fund, Transportation Trust Fund, and higher education Current Unrestricted Fund accounts. This forecast shall estimate aggregate revenues, expenditure s, and fund balances in each account for the fiscal year last completed, the current year, the budget year, and 4 years thereafter. Expenditures shall be reported at such agency, program or unit levels, or categories as may be determined appropriate after consultation with the Department of Legislative Services. A statement of major assumptions underlying the forecast shall also be provided, including but not limited to general salary increases, inflation, and growth of caseloads in significant program ar eas. Attachment C Sections Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 165 Explanation: This annual language provides for the delivery of the Executive’s general fund, transportation, and higher education forecasts and defines the conditions under which they are to be provided. Information Request Executive forecasts Author Department of Budget and Management Due Date With the subm ission of the Governor’s fiscal 2016 budget books Add the following section : Section 27 Reporting on Budget Data and Organizational Charts SECTION 27. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That it is the intent of the General Assembly that all State departments, agencies, bureaus, commissions, boards, and other organizational units included in the State budget, including the Judiciary, shall prepare an d submit items for the fiscal 2016 budget detailed by Comptroller subobject classification in accordance with instructions promulgated by the Comptroller of the Treasury. The presentation of budget data in the State budget books shall include object, fund , and personnel data in the manner provided for in fiscal 2015 except as indicated elsewhere in this Act; however, this may not preclude the placement of additional information into the budget books. For actual fiscal 2014 spending, the fiscal 2015 worki ng appropriation, and the fiscal 2016 allowance, the budget detail shall be available from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) automated data system at the subobject level by subobject codes and classifications for all agencies. To the extent po ssible, except for public higher education institutions, subobject expenditures shall be designated by fund for actual fiscal 2014 spending, the fiscal 2015 working appropriation, and the fiscal 2016 allowance. The agencies shall exercise due diligence in reporting this data and ensuring correspondence between reported position and expenditure data for the actual, current, and budget fiscal years. This data shall be made available on request and in a format subject to the concurrence of the Department of Legislative Services (DLS). Further, the expenditure of appropriations shall be reported and accounted for by the subobject classification in accordance with the instructions promulgated by the Comptroller of Maryland. Further provided that due diligence shall be taken to accurately report full -time equivalent counts of contractual positions in the budget books. For the purpose of this count, contractual positions are defined as those individuals having an employee -employer relationship with the State. This count shall include those individuals in higher education institutions who meet this definition but are paid with additional assistance funds. Attachment C Sections Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 166 Further provided that DBM shall provide to DLS with the allowance for each department, unit, agency, off ice, and institution, a one -page organizational chart in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format that depicts the allocation of personnel across operational and administrative activities of the entity. Explanation: This annual language provides for consistent reporting of fiscal 2014, 2015, and 2016 budget data and provides for the submission of department, unit, agency, office, and institutions’ organizational charts to DLS with the allowance. Add the following section : Section 28 Interagency Agreements SECTION 28. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, On or before August 1, 2014, each State agency and each public institution of higher education shall report to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) any agreements in place for any part of fiscal 2014 between State agencies and any public institution of higher education involving potential expenditures in excess of $100,000 over the term of the agreement. Further provided that DBM shall provide direction and guidance to all State agencies and publ ic institutions of higher education as to the procedures and specific elements of data to be reported with respect to these interagency agreements, to include at a minimum: (1) a common code for each interagency agreement that specifically identifies each agreement and the fiscal year in which the agreement began; (2) the starting date for each agreement; (3) the ending date for each agreement; (4) a total potential expenditure, or not -to-exceed dollar amount, for the services to be rendered over the term of the agreement by any public institution of higher education to any State agency; (5) a description of the nature of the goods and services to be provided; (6) the total number of personnel, both full -time and part -time, associated with the agreem ent; (7) contact information for the agency and the public institution of higher education for the person(s) having direct oversight or knowledge of the agreement; (8) the amount and rate of any indirect cost recovery or overhead charges assessed by th e institution of higher education related to the agreement; and, Attachment C Sections Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 167 (9) the justification submitted to DBM for indirect cost recovery rates greater than 20%. Further provided that DBM shall submit a consolidated report to the budget committees and the Depart ment of Legislative Services by December 1, 2014, that contains information on all agreements between State agencies and any public institution of higher education involving potential expenditures in excess of $100,000 that were in effect at any time durin g fiscal 2014. Explanation: The language requires all State agencies and public institutions of higher education to report on all interagency agreements between State agencies and public institutions of higher education having a total potential expenditu re over the term of the agreement in excess of $100,000. This applies only to agreements for the purchase of goods and/or services and does not apply to grants or space agreements between State agencies and public institutions of higher education. The re port also requires DBM to report on the justification for any interagency agreement with an indirect cost recovery rate greater than 20%. Further, it requires that DBM submit a consolidated report on all agreements by December 1, 2014, to the budget commit tees and the Department of Legislative Services. Information Request Consolidated report on all interagency agreements Author DBM Due Date December 1, 2014 Add the following section : Section 29 Budget Amendments SECTION 29. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That any budget amendment to increase the total amount of special, federal, or higher education (current restricted and current unrestricted) fund appropriations, or to make reimbursable fund transfers from the Governor’s Office of Crime Control a nd Prevention or the Maryland Emergency Management Agency, made in Section 1 of this Act shall be subject to the following restrictions: (1) This section may not apply to budget amendments for the sole purpose of: (i) appropriating funds available as a result of the award of federal disaster assistance; and (ii) transferring funds from the State Reserve Fund – Economic Development Opportunities Fund for projects approved by the Legislative Policy Committee. Attachment C Sections Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 168 (2) Budget amendments increasing total appr opriations in any fund account by $100,000 or more may not be approved by the Governor until: (i) that amendment has been submitted to the Department of Legislative Services (DLS); and (ii) the budget committees or the Legislative Policy Committee have considered the amendment or 45 days have elapsed from the date of submission of the amendment. Each amendment submitted to DLS shall include a statement of the amount, sources of funds and purposes of the amendment, and a summary of impact on budgeted or contractual position and payroll requirements. (3) Unless permitted by the budget bill or the accompanying supporting documentation or by any other authorizing legislation, and notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3 -216 of the Transportation Article, a budget amendment may not: (i) restore funds for items or purposes specifically denied by the General Assembly; (ii) fund a capital project not authorized by the General Assembly provided, however, that subject to provisions of the Transportation Artic le, projects of the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) shall be restricted as provided in Section 1 of this Act; (iii) increase the scope of a capital project by an amount 7.5% or more over the approved estimate or 5.0% or more over the net squa re footage of the approved project until the amendment has been submitted to DLS and the budget committees have considered and offered comment to the Governor or 45 days have elapsed from the date of submission of the amendment. This provision does not ap ply to MDOT; and (iv) provide for the additional appropriation of special, federal, or higher education funds of more than $100,000 for the reclassification of a position or positions. (4) A budget may not be amended to increase a Federal Fund appropriation by $100,000 or more unless documentation evidencing the increase in funds is provided with the amendment and fund availability is certified by the Secretary of Budget and Management. (5) No expenditure or contractual obligation of funds auth orized by a proposed budget amendment may be made prior to approval of that amendment by the Governor. Attachment C Sections Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 169 (6) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, any federal, special, or higher education fund appropriation may be increased by budget amendmen t upon a declaration by the Board of Public Works that the amendment is essential to maintaining public safety, health, or welfare, including protecting the environment or the economic welfare of the State. (7) Budget amendments for new major Information Technology (IT) projects, as defined by Sections 3A-301 and 3A -302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, must include an Information Technology Project Request, as defined in Section 3A -308 of the State Finance and Procurement Article. (8) Furthe r provided that the fiscal 2015 appropriation detail as shown in the Governor’s budget books submitted to the General Assembly in January 2015 and the supporting electronic detail shall not include appropriations for budget amendments that have not been si gned by the Governor, exclusive of the MDOT pay -as-you-go capital program. (9) Further provided that it is the policy of the State to recognize and appropriate additional special, higher education, and federal revenues in the budget bill as approved by th e General Assembly. Further provided that for the fiscal 2016 allowance, the Department of Budget and Management shall continue policies and procedures to minimize reliance on budget amendments for appropriations that could be included in a deficiency appropriation. Explanation: This annual language defines the process under which budget amendments may be used. Add the following section : Section 30 Maintenance of Accounting Systems SECTION 30. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That: (1) The Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene shall maintain the accounting systems necessary to determine the extent to which funds appropriated for fiscal 2014 in program M00Q01.03 Medical Care Provider Reimbursements have been disbursed for services provided in that fisca l year and shall prepare and submit the periodic reports required under this section for that program. (2) The State Superintendent of Schools shall maintain the accounting systems necessary to determine the extent to which funds appropriated for fiscal 2014 to program R00A02.07 Students With Disabilities for Non -Public Placements have been disbursed for services provided in that fiscal year and to prepare periodic reports as required under this section for that program. Attachment C Sections Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 170 (3) The Secretary of Human Resourc es shall maintain the accounting systems necessary to determine the extent to which funds appropriated for fiscal 2014 in program N00G00.01 Foster Care Maintenance Payments have been disbursed for services provided in that fiscal year and to prepare the pe riodic reports required under this section for that program. (4) For the programs specified, reports shall indicate total appropriations for fiscal 2014 and total disbursements for services provided during that fiscal year up through the last day of the s econd month preceding the date on which the report is to be submitted and a comparison to data applicable to those periods in the preceding fiscal year. (5) Reports shall be submitted to the budget committees, the Department of Legislative Services, the D epartment of Budget and Management, and the Comptroller on November 1, 2014; March 1, 2015; and June 1, 2015. (6) It is the intent of the General Assembly that general funds appropriated for fiscal 2014 to the programs specified that have not been disbur sed within a reasonable period, not to exceed 12 months from the end of the fiscal year, shall revert. Explanation: This annual language requires the maintenance of accounting systems for certain programs, states the intent of the General Assembly that g eneral funds not disbursed be reverted, and requires reporting of disbursements by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH), the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), and the Department of Human Resources (DHR). Information Request Report on appropriations and disbursements in M00Q01.03, R00A02.07, and N00G00.01 Authors DHMH MSDE DHR Due Date November 1, 2014 March 1, 2015 June 1, 2015 Add the following section : Section 31 Secretary’s or Acting Secretary’s Nomination and Salary SECTION 31. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That no funds in this budget may be expended to pay the salary of a secretary or an acting secretary of any department whose nomination as secretary has been rejected by the Senate or an acting secretary who was se rving in that capacity prior to the 2014 session whose nomination for the secretary position was not put forward and approved by the Senate during the 2014 session unless the acting secretary is appointed under Article II, Section 11 of the Maryland Consti tution prior to July 1, 2014. Attachment C Sections Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 171 Explanation: This language ensures that the intentions of the General Assembly are reflected in the payment of executive salaries. Add the following section : Section 32 The “Rule of 100” SECTION 32. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That the Board of Public Works (BPW), in exercising its authority to create additional positions pursuant to Section 7 -236 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, may authorize during the fiscal year no more than 100 positions in excess of the total number of authorized State positions on July 1, 2014, as determined by the Secretary of Budget and Management. Provided, however, that if the imposition of this ceiling causes undue hardship in any department, agency, board, or commission, addit ional positions may be created for that affected unit to the extent that positions authorized by the General Assembly for the fiscal year are abolished in that unit or in other units of State government. It is further provided that the limit of 100 does n ot apply to any position that may be created in conformance with specific manpower statutes that may be enacted by the State or federal government nor to any positions created to implement block grant actions or to implement a program reflecting fundamenta l changes in federal/State relationships. Notwithstanding anything contained in this section, BPW may authorize additional positions to meet public emergencies resulting from an act of God and violent acts of man, that are necessary to protect the health and safety of the people of Maryland. BPW may authorize the creation of additional positions within the Executive Branch provided that 1.25 full -time equivalent contractual positions are abolished for each regular position authorized and that there be no increase in agency funds in the current budget and the next two subsequent budgets as the result of this action. It is the intent of the General Assembly that priority is given to converting individuals that have been in contractual positions for at least 2 years. Any position created by thi s method may not be count ed within the limitation of 100 under this section. The numerical limitation on the creation of positions by BPW established in this section may not apply to positions entirely supported by funds from federal or other non -State so urces so long as both the appointing authority for the position and the Secretary of Budget and Management certify for each position created under this exception that: (1) funds are available from non -State sources for each position established under this exception; (2) the position’s classification is not one for which another position was abolished through the Voluntary Separation Program; and (3) any positions created will be abolished in the event that non -State funds are no longer available. Attachment C Sections Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 172 The Se cretary of Budget and Management shall certify and report to the General Assembly by June 30, 2015, the status of positions created with non -State funding sources during fiscal 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 under this provision as remaining, authorize d, or abolished due to the discontinuation of funds. Explanation: This annual language, the Rule of 100, limits the number of positions that may be added after the beginning of the fiscal year to 100 and provides for exceptions to the limit. Informati on Request Certification of the status of positions created with non-State funding sources during fiscal 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 Author DBM Due Date June 30, 2015 Add the following section : Section 33 Annual Report on Authorized Positions SECTION 33. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That immediately following the close of fiscal 2014, the Secretary of Budget and Management shall determine the total number of full-time equivalent (FTE) positions that are authorized as of the last day of fiscal 2014 and on the first day of fiscal 2015. Authorized positions shall include all positions authorized by the General Assembly in the personnel detail of the budgets for fisca l 2014 and 2015, including non-budgetary programs, the Maryland Transportation Authority, the University System of Maryland self -supported activities, and the Maryland Correctional Enterprises. The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) shall also pre pare during fiscal 2015 a report for the budget committees upon creation of regular FTE positions through Board of Public Works action and upon transfer or abolition of positions. This report shall also be provided as an appendix in the fiscal 2016 Govern or’s budget books. It shall note, at the program level: (1) where regular FTE positions have been abolished; (2) where regular FTE positions have been created; (3) from where and to where regular FTE positions have been transferred; and (4) where any other adjustments have been made. Provision of contractual FTE position information in the same fashion as reported in the appendices of the fiscal 2016 Governor’s budget books shall also be provided. Attachment C Sections Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 173 Explanation: This is annual language providing report ing requirements for regular and contractual State positions. Information Request Total number of FTEs on June 30 and July 1, 2014 Report on the creation, transfer, or abolition of regular positions Author DBM DBM Due Date July 14, 2014 As needed Add the following section : Section 34 Annual Executive Pay Plan Report SECTION 34. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That the Department of Budget and Management and the Maryland Department of Transportation are required to submit to the Department of Legislative Services (DLS) Office of Policy Analysis: (1) a report in Excel format listing the grade, salary, title, and incumbent of each position in the Executive Pay Plan (EPP) as of July 15, 2014; October 15, 2014; J anuary 15, 2015; and April 15, 201 5; and (2) detail on any lump -sum increases given to employees paid on the EPP subsequent to the previous quarterly report. Flat-rate employees on the EPP shall be included in these reports. Each position in the report shall be assigned a unique identif ier that describes the program to which the position is assigned for budget purposes and corresponds to the manner of identification of positions within the budget data provided annually to the DLS Office of Policy Analysis. Explanation: Legislation adopted during the 2000 session altered the structure of the EPP to give the Governor flexibility to compensate executives at appropriate levels within broad salary bands established for their positions, without reference to a rigid schedule of steps, and through other compensation methods such as a flat rate salary. These reports fulfill a requirement for documentation of any specific recruitment, retention, or other issues that warrant a pay increase. Information Request Report of all E PP positions Author Department of Budget and Management Due Date July 15, 2014; October 15, 2014; January 15, 2015; and April 15, 2015 Attachment C Sections Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 174 Add the following section : Section 35 Positions Abolished in the Budget SECTION 35. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That no position identification number assigned to a position abolished in this budget may be reassigned to a job or function different from that to which it was assigned when the budget was submitted to the General Assembly. Incumbents in positions aboli shed may continue State employment in another position. Explanation: This language prevents employees from being moved into positions abolished in the budget. It also allows that incumbents in abolished positions may continue State employment in another position. Add the following section : Section 36 Annual Report on Health Insurance Receipts and Spending SECTION 36. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That the Secretary of Budget and Management shall include as an appendix in the fiscal 2016 Governor’s budget books an accounting of the fiscal 2014 actual, fiscal 2015 wo rking appropriation, and fiscal 2016 estimated revenues and expenditures associated with the employees’ and retirees’ health plan. This accounting shall include: (1) any health plan rec eipts received from State agencies, employees, and retirees, as well as prescription rebates or recoveries, or audit recoveries, and other miscellaneous recoveries; (2) any premium, capitated, or claims expenditures paid on behalf of State employees and retirees for any health, mental health, dental, or prescription plan, as well as any administrative costs not covered by these plans; and (3) any balance remaining and held in reserve for future provider payments. Explanation: This language provides an a ccounting of the health plan revenues received and expenditures made on behalf of State employees and retirees. Information Request Accounting of the employee and retiree health plan revenues and expenditures Author Department of Budget and Management Due Date With submission of Governor’s fiscal 2016 budget books Attachment C Sections Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 175 Add the following section : Section 37 Chesapeake Bay Restoration Spending SECTION 37. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That it is the intent of the General Assembly that the Department of Budget and Management, the Department of Natural Resources, and the Maryland Department of the Environment provide two reports on Chesapeake Bay restoration spending. The reports shall be drafted subject to the concurrence of the Department of Legislative Services (DLS) in terms of both electronic format to be used and data to be included. The scope of the reports is as follows: (1) Chesapeake Bay restoration operating and capital expenditures by agency, fund type, and particular fund source based on pro grams that have over 50% of their activities directly related to Chesapeake Bay restoration for the fiscal 2014 actual, fiscal 2015 working appropriation, and fiscal 2016 allowance, which is to be included as an appendix in the fiscal 2016 budget volumes and submitted electronically in disaggregated form to DLS; and (2) 2-year milestones funding by agency, best management practice, fund type, and particular fund source along with associated nutrient and sediment reductions for fiscal 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016, which is to be submitted electronically in disaggregated form to DLS. Explanation: This language expresses the intent that the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) provide at the time of the fiscal 2016 budget submission information on (1) Chesapeake Bay restoration spending for programs that have over 50% of their activities directly related to Chesapeake Bay restoration; and (2) two -year miles tones funding. Information Request Summary of Chesapeake Bay restoration spending for programs that have over 50% of their activities directly related to Ches apeake Bay restoration, and two -year milestones expenditures Authors DBM DNR MDE Due Date Fiscal 2016 State budget submission Attachment C Sections Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 176 Add the following section : Section 38 Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Revenues SECTION 38. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That the Department of Budget and Management shall provide an annual report on the revenue from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) carbon dioxide emission allowance auctions and set -aside allowances to the General Assembly in conjunction with submission of the fiscal 2016 budget and annually thereafter as an appendix to the Governor’s budget books. This report shall include information for the actual fiscal 2014 budget, fiscal 2015 working appropriation, and fiscal 2016 allowance. The report shall detail revenue assumptions used to calculate the available Strategic Energy Investment Fund (SEIF) from RGGI auctions for each fiscal year including: (1) the number of auctions; (2) the number of allowances sold; (3) the allowance price for both current and future (if offered) control period allowances sold in each auction; (4) prior year fund balance from RGGI auction revenue used to support the appropriation; and (5) anticipated revenue from set -aside allowances. The report shall also include detail on the amount of the SEIF from RGGI auction revenue available to each agency that receives funding through each required allocation, separately identifying any prior year fund balance: (1) energy assistance; (2) residential rate relief; (3) energy efficiency and conservation programs, low - and moderate -income sector; (4) energy ef ficiency and conservation programs, all other sectors; (5) renewable and clean energy programs and initiatives, education, and climate change programs; (6) administrative expenditures; (7) dues owed to the RGGI, Inc.; and (8) transfers made to other funds. Attachment C Sections Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 177 Explanation: This language requires the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to include as an appendix in the Governor’s budget books for fiscal 2016 detail on the revenue assumptions for RGGI auctions budgeted in each fiscal ye ar as well as how those revenues are distributed to various agencies. This information increases transparency, differentiates funding from the SEIF that is available from sources other than RGGI auctions, and allows for analysis of whether the allocation of RGGI auction revenue meets statutory requirements. This language is similar to language included in prior budget bills. Information Request Report on revenue assumptions and use of RGGI auction revenue Author DBM Due Date With submission of the Governor’s fisc al 2016 budget books and annually thereafter Add the following section : Section 39 Submiss ion of the Uniform Crime Report SECTION 39. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That $1,000,000 of the General Fund appropriation within the Department of State Police (DSP) may not be expended until DSP submits the Crime in Maryland, 2013 Uniform Crime Report (UCR) to the budget committees. The budget committees shall have 45 days to re view and comment following receipt of the report. Funds restricted pending the receipt of a report may not be transferred by budget amendment or otherwise to any other purpose and shall revert to the General Fund if the report is not submitted to the budg et committees. Further, provided that, if DSP encounters difficulty obtaining the necessary crime data on a timely basis from local jurisdictions who provide the data for inclusion in the UCR, DSP shall notify the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Pr evention (GOCCP). GOCCP shall withhold a portion, totaling at least 15%, but no more than 50%, of that jurisdiction’s State Aid for Police Protection (SAPP) grant for fiscal 2015 upon receipt of notification from DSP. GOCCP shall withhold SAPP funds unti l such a time that the jurisdiction submits its crime data to DSP. DSP and GOCCP shall submit a report to the budget committees indicating any jurisdiction from which crime data was not received on a timely basis and the amount of SAPP funding withheld fr om each jurisdiction. Explanation: The annual language was originally added because DSP had not been submitting its annual crime report in a timely manner due to issues related to receiving crime data from the local jurisdictions. As such, this language withholds a portion of the general fund appropriation until the budget committees receive the 2013 UCR. The language also specifies that GOCCP, upon receipt of notification from DSP, must withhold a portion of a delinquent jurisdiction’s SAPP grant until certain crime data is received by DSP. Finally, DSP and GOCCP must submit Attachment C Sections Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 178 a report to the budget committees that includes information on any jurisdiction that did not report crime data on a timely basis and the amount of SAPP funding that was withheld from each jurisdiction. Information Request 2013 UCR Author DSP Due Date 45 days prior to the expenditure of funds Add the following section : Section 40 Medicaid Enterprise Restructuring Project SECTION 40. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That no funding included in this budget for the Medicaid Enterprise Restructuring Project (MERP) may be used for expenditures on deliverables within the System Development Phase of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) proc ess as defined under the Department of Information Technology (DoIT) S DLC process until DoIT and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) submit to the budget committees: (1) confirmation of the successful completion of all systems requirements documents and completion of draft system design documents; (2) confirma tion of the development of an adequate Integrated Master Schedule; and (3) revised budget estimates, an updated information technology project request document , and a go -live date. The budget committees shall have 30 days to review and comment on the submission from DoIT and DHMH . Further provided that, beginning on July 15, 2014 , and continuing until the MERP go -live date, DoIT shall provide the budget committees with quarterly u pdates on the progress of MERP. The updates shall be in the format used by the department in its fiscal year -end major information technology development project report. Explanation: Progress on MERP significantly deteriorated during 2013. DHMH and DoI T are currently exploring options on how best to proceed with the project. The language restricts funding for the system development phase of the project until certain project documentation is confirmed as being complete and additional information is prov ide to the budget committees. Additional reporting requirements are also added. Attachment C Sections Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 179 Information Request MERP documentation MERP quarterly progress reports Authors DoIT DHMH DoIT Due Date Prior to expenditures on system development Quarterly beginning July 15, 2014 Add the following section: Section 41 Child Care Subsidy Eligibility SECTION 41. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That $100,000 of the General Fund appropriation for the Department of Human Resources (DHR) and $100,000 of the General Fund appropriation for the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) may not be expended unless, by July 1, 2014, DHR and MSDE jointly submit a report to the budget committees regarding the transfer of child care subsidy eligibility dete rminations from DHR to MSDE. The report shall include the following information: (1) how the shift in eligibility determinations improves the program for both individuals receiving the child care subsidy and MSDE; (2) how MSDE’s vendor will implement child car e subsidy eligibility determinations; (3) the impact on services provided to individuals who want to apply for multiple social services including the child care subsidy; (4) the impact on DHR’s eligibility determinations function with respect to quality of performance, positions required, budgetary needs, and how DHR can reduce spending on eligibility determinations by $13,100,000; (5) how and when funding will shift from DHR to MSDE and how much DHR will need as a replacement; and (6) an accounting of costs and savin gs for MSDE and the vendor contract. As it has been estimated that the transfer of eligibility determinations will result in budgetary savings of up to $4,000,000 in general funds, $2,000,000 of which is accounted for as a withdrawn appropriation from the fiscal 2014 budget, the budget committees have the expectation of an additional $2,000,000 Gene ral Fund withdrawn appropriation during the 2015 legislative session, or a targeted reversion of that amount at the close of fiscal 2015. Attachment C Sections Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 180 A follow -up report shall be submitted by December 1, 2014 with budget costs and savings information based on the experience of DHR’s eligibility determinations function and MSDE’s vendor, and other substantive changes to the program from what is outlined i n the July 1, 2014 report. The budget committees shall have 45 days for review and comment following receipt of the initial report. Funds restricted pending receipt of the report may not be transferred by budget amendment or otherwise to any other purpo se and shall revert to the General Fund if the report is not submitted to the budget committees. Explanation: Child care subsidy eligibility determinations are currently performed by DHR, but the responsibility is expected to transfer to MSDE on July 1, 2014, who will then use a private vendor. DHR receives funding from the Child Care and Development Fund to perform the determinations, and that funding is also expected to transfer from DHR’s budget to MSDE. DHR receives $13.1 million in fiscal 2015 for eligibility determinations. The language restricts $100,000 from the general fund appropriations of DHR and MSDE until a report is submitted with more information about the transfer of eligibility determinations, including how it improves the program for both recipients of the subsidy and MSDE, how MSDE’s vendor will perform eligibility determinations, the impact on individuals who wish to apply for multiple services, the impact on DHR’s other eligibility determination functions, DHR’s position and budgeta ry needs, and the expected cost savings. The report is due July 1, 2014. The language requests a follow -up report by December 1, 2014, with updated budget information based on the experience of DHR and MSDE’s vendor, and substantive changes to the eligi bility determination process. MSDE believes transitioning to a private vendor could reduce costs by $3 million to $4 million. The Governor’s fiscal 2015 budget plan already accounts for some of the cost savings, withdrawing $2 million in general funds fr om MSDE’s fiscal 2014 working budget. The budget languages adds the expectation of the budget committees that an additional $2 million in general fund cost savings will be recognized either through a withdrawn appropriation during the 2015 legislative se ssion or at the closing of the fiscal 2015 budget. Information Request Information in transitioning child care subsidy eligibility determinations from DHR to MSDE Authors DHR MSDE Due Date July 1, 2014 December 1, 2014 Attachment C Sections Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 181 Add the following section : Section 42 Historical and Projected Chesapeake Bay Restoration Spending SECTION 42. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That it is the intent of the General Assembly that the Maryland Department of Planning, the Department of Natural Resources, the Maryland Department of Agriculture, the Maryland Department of the Environment, and the Department of Budget and Management provide a report to the budget committees by December 1, 2014, on Chesapeake Bay restoration spending including: (1) to the extent practicable, fiscal 2000 to 2014 annual spending by fund, fund source, program, and State government agency; associated nutrient and sediment reduction; and the impact on living resources and ambient water quality criteria for dissolved oxygen, water clarity, and “chlorophyll a” for the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries; (2) projected fiscal 2015 to 2025 annual spending by fund, fund source, program, and State government agency; associated nutrient and sediment reductions; and the impact on living resources and ambient wat er quality criteria for dissolved oxygen, water clarity, and “chlorophyll a” for the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries; and (3) an overall framework discussing the needed regulations, revenues, laws, and administrative actions and their impacts on individuals, organizations, governments, and businesses by year from fiscal 2015 to 2025 in order to reach the calendar 2025 requirement of having all best management practices in place to meet water quality standards for restoring the Chesapeake Bay. Explanation: This language expresses the intent that the Maryland Department of Planning (MDP), the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), and the Department of Budget and Management (DB M) provide a report by December 1, 2014, on historical and projected Chesapeake Bay restoration spending and associated impacts and the overall framework to meet the calendar 2025 requirement of having all best management practices in place to meet water quality standards for restoring the Chesapeake Bay. Information Request Historical and projected Chesapeake Bay restoration spending Authors MDP DNR MDA MDE DBM Due Date December 1, 2014 Attachment C Sections Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 182 Add the following section : Section 43 Delete Vacant Positions SECTION 43. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That the Governor shall abolish 150 vacant regular full -time equivalent positions and reduce agency appropriations by at least $14,000,000 in general funds from the Executive Branch in fiscal 2015. Further provided that abolitions shall occur on or before July 1, 2014, and an accounting of the abolished positions shall be noted in Appendix E of the fiscal 2016 budget submission. A schedule of the abolished positions and funding, by p rogram, shall be submitted to the budget committees by July 1, 2014. Explanation: This action abolishes 150 vacant positions and at least $14.0 million in general funds from the Executive Branch. Information Request Vacant position reduction Author Department of Budget and Management Due Date July 1, 2014, and with submission of Governor’s fiscal 2016 budget books Add the following section: Section 44 Weather -related Closures SECTION 44. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That it is the intent of the General Assembly that, in fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2015, the Developmental Disabilities Administration within the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene shall : (1) determine all cost savings realized due to nonpayment to providers for weather -related closures; (2) implement a methodology to distribute funds from cost savings realized due to nonpayment to providers for weather -related closures to: (i) providers that experienced loss of revenue due to weather -related closures; and (ii) residential service providers that experienced weather -related costs including staff overtime, resident relocation, or other costs necessary to ensure health and safety; and Attachment C Sections Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 183 (3) distribute, based on the proportion of financial loss reported by each provider and to the extent funds are available in the budget, all funds from cost savings realized due to nonpayment to providers for weather -related closures to providers submitting required information. To be eligible to receive redistributed funds from cost savings realized due to nonpayment to providers for weather -related closures, a provider shall report to the department: (1) the date or dates of each weather -related absence for which a claim is b eing submitted; (2) a detailed listing of financial losses and/or increased costs directly attributed to each weather -related absence; and (3) an explanation of how the claimed amount of financial losses and increased costs were determined. The department shall prepare guidelines and instructions for providers to submit weather -related claims. In addition, the department must, within 30 days after the end of the fiscal year, report to the committees the amount of funds from cost savings realize d due to nonpayment to providers that is distributed to providers in fiscal 2014 and 2015. Explanation: In fiscal 2012, the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) changed its reimbursement policies with regard to absence days in residential, da y, and supported employment services. Historically, DDA had paid standard daily rates to providers when individuals did not attend the fee payment system programs. Beginning July 1, 2011, DDA increased the rate for present days in these programs and redu ced the number of bed hold days or absence days to residential programs to align with the Federal Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services reimbursable limit of 33 days. For day habilitation and supported employment programs, DDA eliminated payment for a bsence days on which matching federal funds cannot be claimed. This language expresses the intent that funds from cost savings realized due to nonpayment to providers in fiscal 2014 and 2015 for weather -related closures be distributed to providers, based on the proportion of financial loss reported by each provider and to the extent funds are available in the budget, to providers submitting required information. Information Request Weather -related closures Author Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Due Date Within 30 days after the end of fiscal 2014 and 2015 Attachment C Sections Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 184 Add the following section : Section 45 Maintain Rainy Day Fund SECTION 45 . AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That for fiscal 2015, no funds may be transferred from the Revenue Stabilization Account of the State Res erve Fund to the General Fund. Explanation: This action precludes the transfer of balance out of the Rainy Day Fund and into the general fund. Legislative action leaves a fund balance of 5% in the Rainy Day Fund. Add the following section: Section 46 State Academic Policy SECTION 4 6. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That: The General Assembly finds that: (1) intellectual and academic freedom are essential to democracy, human rights, human enlightenment, and human progress; (2) academic boycotts against institutions of higher education and their faculty are anathema to free societies and free minds; and (3) official state control of intellectual inquiry and activity is a mark of authoritarian societies and is strongly disfavored in a pluralistic democratic culture. The General Assembly declares that it is the policy of the State to: (1) reaffirm our Declaration of Cooperation with the State of Israel that has resulted in the successful exchange of commerce, culture, technology, tourism, trade, economic development, scholarly inquiry, and academic cooperation for well over two decades; (2) oppose Maryland public ins titutions’ support of the movement known as Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions, designed to delegitimize the democratic State of Israel; (3) condemn the American Studies Association’s boycott against institutions of higher education in Israel; (4) affirm intellectual and academic freedom in Maryland and our reputation as a leader in intellectual inquiry and dialogue; and Attachment C Sections Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 185 (5) strongly encourage that all colleges, universities, faculty, staff, and students protect and advance the open flow of public discour se, debate, and academic freedom. Explanation: This language denounces the academic boycott of Israel by the American Studies Association and encourages all colleges and universities support the open flow of public discourse, debate, and academic freedom . Attachment C Technical Amendments Joint Chairmen’s Report – Operating Budget, April 2014 186 Renumber SECTION 21 as SECTION 47 , and SECTION 22 as SECTION 48 . Technical Amendments to Supplemental Budget No. 1 – Amendments to Senate Bill 170/ House Bill 160 Amend the following l anguage: Amendment No. 14: On page 21, after line 6, insert “SECTION 21. 21A. ” Strike the following language: Amendment No. 15: On page 207, line 7, strike “21” and replace with “ 22”. On line 14, strike “22” and replace with “23”. Technical correction to renumber Se ctions 21 and 22 of the budget bill due to the inclusion of amendment 14 that adds a new Section 21. Explanation: Technical amendments to Supplemental Budget No. 1. Attachment C Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 187 Report on the State Capital Budget (S B 171) Attachment C Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 188 Attachment C Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 201 4 189 Items in Fiscal 201 5 Capital Budget – Other Restrictions/Contingencies/Reports Budget Code Agency Contingency Language/Narrative Report/ Letter Due Date Amount CAP00 Maryland Economic Development Corporation Requests notification and financing information for agreements with State agencies . Letter As needed 90 days before a formal agreement DH0104 Military Department (MD) Requests MD to submit an updated Facilities Master Plan. Report June 1, 2015 DH0104 MD Requests MD to submit a report detailing the policies and procedures for obtaining matching federal funds for National Guard capital projects that require a State match. Report October 1, 2014 KA17 Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Service Requests a report on the scope of work in the Oyster Restoration program and monitoring data. Report December 1, 2014 RA01(A) Maryland State Department of Education Public Library Capital Grant Program Requires notification to the General Assembly for any reallocation of the authorization or prior authorized funds for previously authorized or new projects. Letter Prior to a reallocation Attachment C Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 201 4 190 Items in Fiscal 201 5 Capital Budget – Other Restrictions/Contingencies/Reports Budget Code Agency Contingency Language/Narrative Report/ Letter Due Date Amount RA01(B) State Library Resource Center and the Maryland State House Trust Restricts funds until a memorandum of understanding between the State Library Resource Center at the Central Branch of Baltimore City’s Enoch Pratt Free Library System and the Maryland State House Trust is submitted that ensures the prominent and ongoing display of the six Lord Baltimore Portraits in the State. Letter 45 days prior to the expenditure of funds $12,000,000 RM00 Morgan State University/ Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Restricts funds until DBM submits a letter indicating that certain program planning documents for the Athletic Facilities Renovation have been submitted to DBM and approved. Letter 45 days prior to the expenditure of funds $1,000,000 UB00(A) Maryland Environmental Service Infrastructure Improvement Fund Requires notice of expenditures exceeding the amounts listed in the bill by more than 7.5% or use of funds for previously authorized projects without notification to the General Assembly. Letter As needed ZA00D American Communities Trust, Inc. and Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Restricts funds until a report is submitted on the coordination of the Baltimore Food Hub project with the DHCD food desert initiative, the Maryland Food Center Authority (MFCA), and other Maryland food hub projects. Report September 15, 2014 $750,000 Attachment C Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 201 4 191 Items in Fiscal 201 5 Capital Budget – Other Restrictions/Contingencies/Reports Budget Code Agency Contingency Language/Narrative Report/ Letter Due Date Amount ZA00I Real Food Productions L3C and DHCD Restricts funds until a report is submitted on the coordination of the Eastern Shore Food Hub project with the DHCD food desert initiative, MFCA, and other Maryland food hub projects. Report September 15, 2014 $500,000 ZA00J Multi -sport Stadium Task Force Requests the establishment of a workgroup to study the feasibility of building a multi -sport stadium which is expected to submit a report to the budget committees related to a review of plans and financing options for the multi sp ort stadium at the Green Branch Athletic Complex. Report On or before January 1, 2015 ZA00K Johns Hopkins University (JHU) and University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) Restricts funds for the High Performance Computing Data Center until JHU and UMCP develop and submit a plan on providing access to the center for other Maryland public and nonprofit private four -year institutions of higher education . Report 45 days prior to the expenditure of funds $15,000,000 ZA00AB Board of Directors of the National Sailing Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. Restricts funds until evidence is provided that an amended lease that has been approved by the Board of Public Works (BPW), all of the trigger events for the agreement -to-lease have gone into effect, and information ab out future State funding requests is submitted. Letter 45 days prior to the release of funds $250,000 Attachment C Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 201 4 192 Items in Fiscal 201 5 Capital Budget – Other Restrictions/Contingencies/Reports Budget Code Agency Contingency Language/Narrative Report/ Letter Due Date Amount ZA00AD BPW Restricts funds until BPW certifies the new Regional Medical Center in Prince George’s County has a financially viable project plan. Letter 45 days prior to the expenditure of funds $15,000,000 ZA00AD University of Maryland Medical System, Prince George’s County, DBM, Department of Legislative Services, and State Treasurer’s Office Requires a study of alternative financing methods for the new Regional Medical Center in Prince George’s Medical Center. Report December 15, 2014 Attachment C Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 201 4 193 Capital Budget Program for the 2014 Session Bonds Current Funds (PAYGO) Budget Code Project Title General Obligation Revenue General Special Federal Total Funds State Facilities D55P04A DVA: Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery Burial Expansion $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,980,000 $2,980,000 D55P04B DVA: Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery Burial Expansion 0 0 400,000 0 0 400,000 DA0201A MDOD: Accessibility Modifications 1,600,000 0 0 0 0 1,600,000 DE02011A BPW: Catonsville District Court 2,150,000 0 0 0 0 2,150,000 DE02011B BPW: Courts of Appeals Building Lobby and Americans with Disabilities Improvements 3,700,000 0 0 0 0 3,700,000 DE0201A BPW: Facilities Renewal Fund 15,000,000 0 0 0 0 15,000,000 DE0201B BPW: Fuel Storage Tank Replacement Program 1,000,000 0 0 0 0 1,000,000 DE0201C BPW: State House Complex Security Upgrades 250,000 0 0 0 0 250,000 DH0104A MD: Hagerstown Readiness Center Parachute Rigging Facility 120,000 0 0 0 1,950,000 2,070,000 FB04A DoIT: Public Safety Communication System 26,100,000 0 0 0 0 26,100,000 RP0005A MPBC: Broadcasting Transmission Equipment Replacement 400,000 0 0 0 0 400,000 Subject Category Subtotal $50,320,000 $0 $400,000 $0 $4,930,000 $55,650,000 Health/Social MA01A DHMH: Community Health Facilities Grant Program $5,183,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $5,183,000 Attachment C Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 201 4 194 Bonds Current Funds (PAYGO) Budget Code Project Title General Obligation Revenue General Special Federal Total Funds MA01B DHMH: Federally Qualified Health Centers Grant Program 2,276,000 0 0 0 0 2,276,000 RQ00A UMMS: R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center – Phase II 3,000,000 0 0 0 0 3,000,000 RQ00B UMMS: New Ambulatory Care Pavilion and NICU and Labor and Delivery Units 10,000,000 0 0 0 0 10,000,000 VE01A DJS: Cheltenham Youth Facility – New Detention Center 31,521,000 0 0 0 0 31,521,000 VE01B DJS: New Thomas J. S. Waxter Children’s Center 830,000 0 0 0 0 830,000 VE01C DJS: Lower Shore Treatment Center 1,600,000 0 0 0 0 1,600,000 ZA00AD MISC: Prince George’s Hospital System 15,000,000 0 0 0 0 15,000,000 ZA00AF MISC: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore and Levendale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital 1,500,000 0 0 0 0 1,500,000 ZA00P MISC: Kennedy Krieger Institute 1,500,000 0 0 0 0 1,500,000 ZA01A MISC: Anne Arundel Medical Center 500,000 0 0 0 0 500,000 ZA01B MISC: Holy Cross Hospital 500,000 0 0 0 0 500,000 ZA01C MISC: MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital 375,000 0 0 0 0 375,000 ZA01D MISC: Washington Adventist Hospital 480,000 0 0 0 0 480,000 ZA01E MISC: Meritus Medical Center 500,000 0 0 0 0 500,000 ZA01F MISC: Shady Grove Adventist Hospital 500,000 0 0 0 0 500,000 ZA01G MISC: Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Maryland 200,000 0 0 0 0 200,000 ZA01H MISC: Doctors Hospital 88,000 0 0 0 0 88,000 ZA01I MISC: MedStar Montgomery Medical Center 300,000 0 0 0 0 300,000 ZA01J MISC: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore 1,000,000 0 0 0 0 1,000,000 Attachment C Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 201 4 195 Bonds Current Funds (PAYGO) Budget Code Project Title General Obligation Revenue General Special Federal Total Funds ZA01K MISC: University of Maryland St. Joseph’s Medical Center 750,000 0 0 0 0 750,000 Subject Category Subtotal $77,603,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $77,603,000 Environment DA131302 MEA: Jane E. Lawton Loan Program $0 $0 $0 $1,750,000 $0 $1,750,000 DA131303 MEA: State Agency Loan Program 0 0 0 1,200,000 0 1,200,000 JB0101A MDOT: Chesapeake Bay Restoration Plan State Highway Administration TMDL Project 45,000,000 0 0 0 0 45,000,000 KA0510A DNR: Critical Maintenance Program 0 0 0 4,588,000 0 4,588,000 KA05A DNR: Community Parks and Playgrounds 2,500,000 0 0 0 0 2,500,000 KA05B DNR: Natural Resources Development Fund 408,000 0 0 0 0 408,000 KA05C1 DNR: Program Open Space Stateside 18,872,000 0 0 1,500,000 2,500,000 22,872,000 KA05C2 DNR: Program Open Space Local 22,763,000 0 0 0 0 22,763,000 KA05D DNR: Rural Legacy Program 15,231,000 0 0 803,000 0 16,034,000 KA0906 DNR: Ocean City Beach Maintenance 0 0 0 1,000,000 0 1,000,000 KA1102A DNR: Waterway Improvement Program 0 0 0 4,000,000 1,000,000 5,000,000 KA1402A DNR: Chesapeake Bay 2010 Trust Fund 25,000,000 0 0 0 0 25,000,000 KA1701A DNR: Oyster Restoration Program 7,600,000 0 0 0 0 7,600,000 LA11A MDA: Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Program 15,188,000 0 0 9,596,966 0 24,784,966 LA12A MDA: Tobacco Transition Program 0 0 0 2,716,000 0 2,716,000 LA15A MDA: Maryland Agricultural Cost -Share Program 6,190,000 0 0 0 0 6,190,000 Attachment C Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 201 4 196 Bonds Current Funds (PAYGO) Budget Code Project Title General Obligation Revenue General Special Federal Total Funds UA0104 MDE: Hazardous Substance Cleanup Program 0 0 1,000,000 0 0 1,000,000 UA0111 MDE: Enhanced Nutrient Removal Program 0 0 0 81,000,000 0 81,000,000 UA0112 MDE: Septic System Upgrade Program 0 0 0 15,000,000 0 15,000,000 UA01A MDE: Maryland Water Quality Revolving Loan Program 6,459,000 0 0 91,250,000 32,291,000 130,000,000 UA01B MDE: Maryland Drinking Water Revolving Loan Program 2,614,000 0 0 10,370,000 9,016,000 22,000,000 UA01C1 MDE: Biological Nutrient Removal Program 21,200,000 0 0 0 0 21,200,000 UA01C2 MDE: Supplemental Assistance Program 5,864,000 0 0 0 0 5,864,000 UA01D MDE: Water Supply Financial Assistance Program 4,357,000 0 0 0 0 4,357,000 UA01E MDE: Mining Remediation Program 500,000 0 0 0 0 500,000 UB00A1 MES: Rocky Gap State Park – Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements 712,000 0 0 0 0 712,000 UB00A2 MES: Charlotte Hall Veterans Home – Wastewater Collection System 1,190,000 0 0 0 0 1,190,000 UB00A3 MES: Southern Maryland Pre -Release Unit – New Water Treatment Plant 1,500,000 0 0 0 0 1,500,000 UB00A4 MES: Freedom District – Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements 2,155,000 0 0 0 0 2,155,000 UB00A5 MES: Cunningham Falls State Park – Wastewater Collection System 575,000 0 0 0 0 575,000 UB00A6 MES: MCI – Hagerstown – Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements 2,000,000 0 0 0 0 2,000,000 UB00A7 MES: Cheltenham Youth Center Wastewater Treatment Plan 600,000 0 0 0 0 600,000 Attachment C Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 201 4 197 Bonds Current Funds (PAYGO) Budget Code Project Title General Obligation Revenue General Special Federal Total Funds UB00A8 MES: Camp Fretterd – Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades 197,000 0 0 0 0 197,000 UB00A9 MES: Western Correctional Institution – Wastewater Pump Station Improvements 150,000 0 0 0 0 150,000 Subject Category Subtotal $208,825,000 $0 $1,000,000 $224,773,966 $44,807,000 $479,405,966 Public Safety QP00A DPSCS: New Youth Detention Center $9,506,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $9,506,000 QR0202A DPSCS: Housing Unit Windows and Heating Systems Replacement 5,085,000 0 0 0 0 5,085,000 QS0209 DPSCS: 560 -bed Minimum Security Compound 15,314,000 0 0 0 0 15,314,000 WA01A DSP: Helicopter Replacement and New Flight Training Facility 7,775,000 0 0 0 0 7,775,000 WA01B DSP: Tactical Services Garage 1,053,000 0 0 0 0 1,053,000 Subject Category Subtotal $38,733,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $38,733,000 Education DE0202A BPW: Public School Construction Program $275,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $275,000,000 DE0202B BPW: Aging Schools Program 6,109,000 0 0 0 0 6,109,000 DE0202C BPW: Nonpublic Aging Schools Program 3,500,000 0 0 0 0 3,500,000 DE0202QZ BPW: Qualified Zone Academy Bond Program 4,625,000 0 0 0 0 4,625,000 RA01A MSDE: Public Library Capital Grant Program 5,000,000 0 0 0 0 5,000,000 RA01B MSDE: State Library Resource Center 12,095,000 0 0 0 0 12,095,000 Attachment C Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 201 4 198 Bonds Current Funds (PAYGO) Budget Code Project Title General Obligation Revenue General Special Federal Total Funds RE01A MSD: New Fire Alarm and Emergency Notification System – Frederick Campus 1,705,000 0 0 0 0 1,705,000 RE01B MSD: Water Main Replacement Project – Frederick Campus 300,000 0 0 0 0 300,000 Subject Category Subtotal $308,334,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $308,334,000 Higher Education RB21A UMB: He alth Sciences Research Facility III $49,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $49,000,000 RB22A UMCP: Campuswide Building System and Infrastructure Improvements 5,000,000 5,000,000 0 0 0 10,000,000 RB22C UMCP: Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center 18,260,000 0 0 0 0 18,260,000 RB22D UMCP: H. J. Patterson Hall – Wing I Renovation 1,686,000 10,000,000 0 0 0 11,686,000 RB22E UMCP: New Bioengineering Building 2,500,000 0 0 0 0 2,500,000 RB23A BSU: New Natural Sciences Center 23,342,000 0 0 0 0 23,342,000 RB23B BSU: Track and Field Improvements 500,000 0 0 0 0 500,000 RB24A TU: Softball Facility 1,500,000 0 0 0 0 1,500,000 RB25A UMES: New Engineering and Aviation Science Building 60,755,000 0 0 0 0 60,755,000 RB26A FSU: Public Safety Facility 400,000 0 0 0 0 400,000 RB27A CSU: New Science and Technology Center 10,300,000 0 0 0 0 10,300,000 RB28A UB: Langsdale Library 2,775,000 0 0 0 0 2,775,000 RB29A SU: New Academic Commons 45,000,000 0 0 0 0 45,000,000 RB31A UMBC: Campus Traffic Safety and Circulation Improvements 10,006,000 0 0 0 0 10,006,000 Attachment C Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 201 4 199 Bonds Current Funds (PAYGO) Budget Code Project Title General Obligation Revenue General Special Federal Total Funds RB31B UMBC: Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building 4,100,000 0 0 0 0 4,100,000 RB34A UMCES: New Environmental Sustainability Research Laboratory 10,604,000 0 0 0 0 10,604,000 RB36A USMO: Shady Grove Educational Center – Biomedical Sciences and Engineering Education Building 4,300,000 0 0 0 0 4,300,000 RB36B USMO: Southern Maryland Regional Higher Education Facility 1,000,000 0 0 0 0 1,000,000 RB36RB USMO: Capital Facilities Renewal 0 17,000,000 0 0 0 17,000,000 RD00A SMCM: Anne Arundel Hall Reconstruction 17,850,000 0 0 0 0 17,850,000 RI00A* MHEC: Community College Facilities Grant Program 65,405,000 0 0 0 0 65,405,000 RM00A MSU: New School of Business Complex and Connecting Bridge 3,000,000 0 0 0 0 3,000,000 RM00C MSU: Campuswide Utilities Upgrade 6,070,000 0 0 0 0 6,070,000 RM00D MSU: Athletic Facilities Renovation 1,000,000 0 0 0 0 1,000,000 RM00E MSU: New Behavioral and Social Sciences Center 4,500,000 0 0 0 0 4,500,000 RM00F MSU: New Student Services Support Building 1,600,000 0 0 0 0 1,600,000 ZA00K MISC: High Performance Computing Data Center 15,000,000 0 0 0 0 15,000,000 ZA00R MICUA: Loyola University of Maryland Capital Projects 1,800,000 0 0 0 0 1,800,000 ZA00S MICUA: Stevenson University Academic Building 3,600,000 0 0 0 0 3,600,000 Attachment C Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 201 4 200 Bonds Current Funds (PAYGO) Budget Code Project Title General Obligation Revenue General Special Federal Total Funds ZA00T MICUA: Washington College Academic Building 3,600,000 0 0 0 0 3,600,000 Subject Category Subtotal $374,453,000 $32,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $406,453,000 Housing/Community Development DW0108A MDOP: Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum $350,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $350,000 DW0110A MDOP: African American Heritage Preservation Grant Program 1,000,000 0 0 0 0 1,000,000 DW0110B MDOP: Maryland Historical Trust Capital Loan Fund 150,000 0 0 200,000 0 350,000 DW0112 MDOP: Sustainable Communities Tax Credit 0 0 10,000,000 0 0 10,000,000 SA2402A DHCD: Community Development Block Grant Program 0 0 0 0 10,000,000 10,000,000 SA24A DHCD: Community Legacy Program 6,000,000 0 0 0 0 6,000,000 SA24B DHCD: Neighborhood Business Development Program 2,300,000 0 0 1,950,000 0 4,250,000 SA24C DHCD: Strategic Demolition and Smart Growth Impact Project Fund 7,500,000 0 0 0 0 7,500,000 SA24D DHCD: Baltimore Regional Neighborhoods Demonstration Initiative 1,680,000 0 0 0 0 1,680,000 SA2514 DHCD: Maryland BRAC Preservation Loan Fund 0 0 0 3,000,000 0 3,000,000 SA25A DHCD: Partnership Rental Housing Program 6,000,000 0 0 0 0 6,000,000 SA25B DHCD: Homeownership Programs 9,500,000 0 0 1,000,000 700,000 11,200,000 SA25C DHCD: Shelter and Transitional Housing Facilities Grant Program 1,500,000 0 0 0 0 1,500,000 Attachment C Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 201 4 201 Bonds Current Funds (PAYGO) Budget Code Project Title General Obligation Revenue General Special Federal Total Funds SA25D DHCD: Special Loan Programs 6,100,000 0 0 800,000 3,000,000 9,900,000 SA25E DHCD: Rental Housing Programs 24,730,000 0 0 24,275,000 3,225,000 52,230,000 Subject Category Subtotal $66,810,000 $0 $10,000,000 $31,225,000 $16,925,000 $124,960,000 Local Projects D06E021 MISC: Eastern Family Resource Center $0 $0 $1,000,000 $0 $0 $1,000,000 D06E022 MISC: Chesapeake Shakespeare Company’s Downtown Theatre 0 0 100,000 0 0 100,000 ZA00A MISC: Alice Ferguson Foundation – Potomac Watershed Study Center 2,400,000 0 0 0 0 2,400,000 ZA00B MISC: Allegany Museum 250,000 0 0 0 0 250,000 ZA00C MISC: Annapolis High School Athletic Facilities 2,200,000 0 0 0 0 2,200,000 ZA00D MISC: Baltimore Food Hub 750,000 0 0 0 0 750,000 ZA00E MISC: Center Stage 1,000,000 0 0 0 0 1,000,000 ZA00F MISC: Central Baltimore Partnership 1,500,000 0 0 0 0 1,500,000 ZA00G MISC: Creative Alliance 600,000 0 0 0 0 600,000 ZA00H MISC: East Baltimore Biotechnology Park 5,000,000 0 0 0 0 5,000,000 ZA00I MISC: Eastern Shore Food Hub 500,000 0 0 0 0 500,000 ZA00J MISC: Green Branch Athletic Complex 3,000,000 0 0 0 0 3,000,000 ZA00M MISC: Hospice of the Chesapeake 1,000,000 0 0 0 0 1,000,000 ZA00N MISC: Inner Harbor Infrastructure 2,000,000 0 0 0 0 2,000,000 ZA00O MISC: Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington 1,000,000 0 0 0 0 1,000,000 ZA00Q MISC: Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts 1,000,000 0 0 0 0 1,000,000 ZA00U MISC: Maryland Science Center 417,000 0 0 0 0 417,000 Attachment C Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 201 4 202 Bonds Current Funds (PAYGO) Budget Code Project Title General Obligation Revenue General Special Federal Total Funds ZA00V MISC: Maryland Zoo in Baltimore 5,000,000 0 0 0 0 5,000,000 ZA00W MISC: Mount Auburn Cemetery 100,000 0 0 0 0 100,000 ZA00X MISC: Mount Vernon Place Restoration 1,000,000 0 0 0 0 1,000,000 ZA00Y MISC: National Aquarium in Baltimore 2,120,000 0 0 0 0 2,120,000 ZA00Z MISC: National Cryptologic Museum 1,000,000 0 0 0 0 1,000,000 ZA00AA MISC: National Cyber Security Center of Excellence 2,000,000 0 0 0 0 2,000,000 ZA00AB MISC: National Sailing Hall of Fame 250,000 0 0 0 0 250,000 ZA00AC MISC: The Patricia and Arthur Modell Performing Arts Center at the Lyric 500,000 0 0 0 0 500,000 ZA00AE MISC: Sailwinds Park Wharf Replacement 1,000,000 0 0 0 0 1,000,000 ZA00AG MISC: South River High School Athletic Facilities 1,300,000 0 0 0 0 1,300,000 ZA00AH MISC: Sports Legends Museum Renovations 500,000 0 0 0 0 500,000 ZA00AI MISC: Sultana New Education Center 500,000 0 0 0 0 500,000 ZA00AJ MISC: USS Constellation 1,250,000 0 0 0 0 1,250,000 ZA00AK MISC: Wye River Upper School 1,000,000 0 0 0 0 1,000,000 ZA00AL MISC: YWCA of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Domestic Violence Shelter 1,000,000 0 0 0 0 1,000,000 ZA00AN MISC: Rich Hill Farm House 750,000 0 0 0 0 750,000 ZA00AO MISC: Second District Volunteer Fire Department Storage Facility 75,000 0 0 0 0 75,000 ZA00AP MISC: Wicomico Youth and Civic Center 1,000,000 0 0 0 0 1,000,000 ZA00AQ MISC: Henry Parker Athletic Complex 1,000,000 0 0 0 0 1,000,000 ZA00AR MISC: Suitland Redevelopment 500,000 0 0 0 0 500,000 Attachment C Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 201 4 203 Bonds Current Funds (PAYGO) Budget Code Project Title General Obligation Revenue General Special Federal Total Funds ZA00AS MISC: Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Training Tower 100,000 0 0 0 0 100,000 ZA00AT MISC: The Writer’s Center 200,000 0 0 0 0 200,000 ZA00AU MISC: Kingsville Volunteer Fire Department 100,000 0 0 0 0 100,000 ZA00AV MISC: Governor Thomas Johnson High School Stadium 50,000 0 0 0 0 50,000 ZA00AW MISC: Havre de Grace Opera House 50,000 0 0 0 0 50,000 ZA00AX MISC: Havre de Grace Maritime Museum 50,000 0 0 0 0 50,000 ZA00AY MISC: Historical Society of Harford County Facility Restoration 50,000 0 0 0 0 50,000 ZA02 Local Senate Initiatives 7,500,000 0 0 0 0 7,500,000 ZA03 Local House Initiatives 7,500,000 0 0 0 0 7,500,000 Subject Category Subtotal $60,062,000 $0 $1,100,000 $0 $0 $61,162,000 De-authorizations ZF00 De-authorizations as Introduced -$6,065,377 $0 $0 $0 $0 -$6,065,377 ZF00A Additional De -authorizations -14,450,000 0 0 0 0 -14,450,000 Subject Category Subtotal -$20,515,377 $0 $0 $0 $0 -$20,515,377 Current Year Total $1,164,624,623 $32,000,000 $12,500,000 $255,998,966 $66,662,000 $1,531,785,589 Fiscal 2014 Deficiencies SA25E DHCD: Rental Housing Programs $0 $0 $0 $350,000 $0 $350,000 SA25B DHCD: Homeownership Programs 0 0 0 0 500,000 500,000 Deficiencies Subtotal $0 $0 $0 $350,000 $500,000 $850,000 Attachment C Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 201 4 204 Bonds Current Funds (PAYGO) Budget Code Project Title General Obligation Revenue General Special Federal Total Funds Entire Budget Total $1,164,624,623 $32,000,000 $12,500,000 $256,348,966 $67,162,000 $1,532,635,589 Transportation CTP $0 $740,000,000 $0 $832,214,000 $849,234,000 $2,421,448,000 Grand Total $1,164,624,623 $772,000,000 $12,500,000 $1,088,569,966 $916,396,000 $3,954,083,589 BPW: Board of Public Works BRAC: Base realignment and closure BSU: Bowie State University CSU: Coppin State University CTP: Consolidated Transportation Program DHCD: Department of Housing and Community Development DHMH: Department of Health and Mental Hygiene DJS: Department of Juvenile Services DNR: Department of Natural Resources DPSCS: Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services DoIT: Department of Information Technology DSP: Department of State Police DVA: Department of Veteran Affairs FSU: Frostburg State University MCI: Maryland Correctional Institution MD: Military Department MDA: Maryland Department of Agriculture MDE: Maryland Department of the Environment MDOD: Maryland Department of Disabilities MDOP: Maryland Department of Planning MDOT: Maryland Department of Transportation MEA: Maryland Energy Administration MES: Maryland Environmental Service MHEC: Maryland Higher Education Commission MICUA: Maryland Independent College and University Association MISC: Miscellaneous MPBC: Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission MSD: Maryland School for the Deaf MSDE: Maryland State Department of Education MSU: Morgan State University NICU: neonatal intensive care unit PAYGO: pay as you go SMCM: St. Mary’s College of Maryland SU: Salisbury University TMDL: Total Maximum Daily Load TU: Towson University UB: Unive rsity of Baltimore UMB: University of Maryland, Baltimore UMBC: University of Maryland Baltimore County UMCES: University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science UMCP: University of Maryland, College Park UMES: University of Maryland Eastern Shor e UMMS: University of Maryland Medical System USMO: University System of Maryland Office Attachment C Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 201 4 205 Legislative Projects/Initiatives – 2014 Session Project Title Senate Initiative House Initiative Other Total Funding Match/ Requirements Statewide Baltimore Museum of Industry Capital Improvements $250,000 $250,000 $500,000 Soft (1) Benedictine School 125,000 125,000 250,000 Soft (3) Camp Whippoorwill Living Shoreline Project 125,000 125,000 250,000 Soft (all) Maryland Food Bank Creating Capacity While Serving Communities Project 250,000 250,000 500,000 Hard Prince Hall Grand Lodge 250,000 50,000 300,000 Grant Subtotal $1,800,000 Allegany Allegany County Animal Shelter Adoption and Care Center $50,000 $50,000 $100,000 Soft (3) Friends Aware Facility 50,000 50,000 100,000 Soft (all) Subtotal $200,000 Anne Arundel 1 Martin Street Renovation $150,000 $100,000 $250,000 Hard 206 West Social Enterprise Project 150,000 100,000 250,000 Hard Annapolis Police Department Firing Range 200,000 200,000 Hard Bestgate Park 150,000 150,000 Grant Calvary Food Bank 75,000 75,000 Soft (1) Captain Avery Museum Window Repair and Restoration 40,000 40,000 Soft (2) Attachment C Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 201 4 206 Project Title Senate Initiative House Initiative Other Total Funding Match/ Requirements Chesapeake Arts Center 75,000 75,000 150,000 Grant Southern Middle School and Southern High School Improvements 50,000 50,000 Hard Subtotal $1,165,000 Baltimore City 4500 Harford Road Development Project $250,000 $250,000 Soft (U, 2, 3) Arena Players Project $125,000 125,000 Soft (1) Baltimore Design School 100,000 100,000 Hard BARCO North Avenue Arts Building 100,000 100,000 Soft (all) Chesapeake Shakespeare Company’s Downtown Theatre 25,000 100,000 $100,000 225,000 Hard Coppin Heights Urban Revitalization Project – Phase I 100,000 100,000 Hard Creative Alliance Project 50,000 50,000 Soft (1) DHF Tech Center 15,000 15,000 Soft (2) East Baltimore Historical Library 50,000 50,000 100,000 Grant Epiphany House & Micah House Projects 53,000 53,000 Soft (2, 3) Everyman Theatre 25,000 25,000 Soft (3) Garrett -Jacobs Mansion 25,000 25,000 Soft (2, 3) Gaudenzia’s Park Heights Facility Renovation 150,000 50,000 200,000 Hard Greenmount Construction Jobs Training Center 50,000 50,000 Soft (1, 2) Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake 250,000 250,000 Hard Kappa Alpha Psi Youth and Community Center 175,000 25,000 200,000 Soft (all) Leadenhall Community Outreach Center 45,000 45,000 Soft (all) Orianda Mansion Preservation 150,000 150,000 Soft (2) Attachment C Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 201 4 207 Project Title Senate Initiative House Initiative Other Total Funding Match/ Requirements Rita R. Church Foundation & Teach Educate Assist Mentor Office 42,000 42,000 Soft (1, 2) Skatepark of Baltimore at Roosevelt Park 75,000 50,000 125,000 Soft (1, 2) SS Philip and James Church Hall Renovation and Repair 30,000 30,000 Hard Upton Planning Committee Project 50,000 50,000 Soft (U, 2) Winchester Street Potter’s House 75,000 75,000 Soft (all) Subtotal $2,385,000 Baltimore Arbutus Recreation Center Project $30,000 $30,000 Hard Chesapeake High Stadium 40,000 $40,000 80,000 Hard Dundalk Renaissance Office and Incubator Project 100,000 75,000 175,000 Soft (1, 3) Greenspring Montessori School 100,000 100,000 Hard Jewish Community Services Alternative Living Units 50,000 50,000 Hard Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company 150,000 $100,000 250,000 Soft (3) Leadership Through Athletics 65,000 65,000 Soft (1) Lutherville Volunteer Fire Company Station Expansion 70,000 70,000 Hard Towson High School Stadium 55,000 55,000 Hard Youth in Transition School 150,000 200,000 350,000 Hard Subtotal $1, 225,000 Attachment C Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 201 4 208 Project Title Senate Initiative House Initiative Other Total Funding Match/ Requirements Calvert Bayfront Park and Sculptural Garden $100,000 $100,000 Soft (all) End Hunger Warehouse 25,000 25,000 Soft (all) Subtotal $125,000 Carroll The Arc of Carroll County Building Renovation $175,000 $175,000 Soft (2) Subtotal $175,000 Cecil Department of Parks and Recreation Project $125,000 $125,000 Soft (2) Historic Tome School 100,000 100,000 Soft (all) Subtotal $225,000 Charles Lifestyles Homeless Services Center $100,000 $100,000 Soft (2, 3) Lions Camp Merrick 50,000 $100,000 150,000 Soft (1) Piscataway Indian Museum 100,000 100,000 Soft (all) Rich Hill Farm House $750,000 750,000 Soft (all) Subtotal $1,100,000 Dorchester Chesapeake Grove Senior Housing and Intergenerational Center $50,000 $50,000 $100,000 Soft (1) Attachment C Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 201 4 209 Project Title Senate Initiative House Initiative Other Total Funding Match/ Requirements Choptank River Lighthouse Museum Artifact Acquisition Project 25,000 25,000 50,000 Soft (3) Subtotal $150,000 Frederick 15sq Arts Center $125,000 $125,000 Soft (1, 3) Barbara Hauer Fritchie Foundation Facility 50,000 50,000 Hard Culler Lake Stormwater Management Project $125,000 125,000 Soft (2) Forgeman’s House Renovation 100,000 100,000 Soft (all) Governor Thomas Johnson High School Stadium $50,000 50,000 Grant Unified Community Connections Adult Day Habilitation Facility 127,000 127,000 Soft (1) Subtotal $577,000 Garrett Christian Crossing Thrift Shop $50,000 $50,000 $100,000 Soft (all) HART Animal Center 50,000 50,000 100,000 Hard Subtotal $200,000 Harford Edgewood Community Support Center Facility Completion $50,000 $50,000 Grant Havre de Grace Maritime Museum $50,000 50,000 Hard Havre de Grace Opera House Renovation 50,000 50,000 Soft (3) Attachment C Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 201 4 210 Project Title Senate Initiative House Initiative Other Total Funding Match/ Requirements Historical Society of Harford County Facility Restoration 50,000 50,000 Soft (2, 3) Ladew Topiary Gardens $110,000 110,000 Hard Subtotal $310,000 Howard Community Action Council Food Bank Facility $165,000 $85,000 $250,000 Hard Day Resource Center 100,000 150,000 250,000 Hard Head Start Program Retrofitting 200,000 200,000 Hard Historic Belmont Property and Historic Garden Restoration 65,000 65,000 Hard Subtotal $765,000 Montgomery Ann L. Bronfman Center $120,000 $120,000 Hard Black Box Theater 100,000 100,000 Grant Casey Community Center 50,000 $80,000 130,000 Hard Homecrest House 60,000 60,000 Soft (2, 3) Imagination Stage HVAC System 45,000 45,000 Hard Inter -Generational Center Expansion 200,000 200,000 Hard Jewish Social Service Agency Montrose Office Renovation 45,000 85,000 130,000 Hard MdBio STEM Education Equipment Project 200,000 200,000 Grant Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy 55,000 55,000 Soft (all) Muslim Community Center 50,000 25,000 75,000 Soft (all) Attachment C Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 201 4 211 Project Title Senate Initiative House Initiative Other Total Funding Match/ Requirements Olney Theatre Center 100,000 100,000 Soft (1, 3) Potomac Community Recreation Center 25,000 75,000 100,000 Hard Potomac Community Resources Home 50,000 125,000 175,000 Soft (1) Rockville Science Center 75,000 75,000 Soft (2) Sandy Spring Museum 75,000 75,000 Soft (2, 3) Sandy Spring VFD Station 40 Expansion 75,000 75,000 150,000 Hard Seneca Store Restoration 50,000 50,000 Soft (1) Silver Spring Learning Center Expansion 60,000 60,000 Hard Silver Spring Volunteer Fire Department Station #16 100,000 100,000 Hard The Writer’s Center 100,000 $200,000 300,000 Hard University Gardens Senior Apartments 40,000 100,000 140,000 Hard Warner Manor 100,000 100,000 Soft (1) Subtotal $2,540,000 Prince George’s Art Works Now Project $50,000 $50,000 Hard Bowie Boys and Girls Club Pole Barn Structure 100,000 100,000 Hard Bowie Gymnasium Roof Replacement $65,000 65,000 130,000 Hard Brentwood Town Center Project 100,000 50,000 150,000 Hard Capitol Heights Public Works Facility 50,000 50,000 Hard Dinosaur Park Improvements 25,000 25,000 Soft (all) District Heights Family and Youth Services Bureau Facility Project 100,000 150,000 250,000 Soft (1, 2) Educare Resource Center 75,000 100,000 175,000 Soft (1, 2) Attachment C Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 201 4 212 Project Title Senate Initiative House Initiative Other Total Funding Match/ Requirements Elizabeth Seton High School Sports Facilities Renovation 25,000 75,000 100,000 Hard Experience Salubria Project 37,000 43,000 80,000 Hard Fairmount Heights Municipal Center 100,000 100,000 Soft (1) Forest Heights Town Hall Renovation 50,000 50,000 Soft (all) Knights of St. John Hall 60,000 60,000 Soft (all) Laurel Armory -Anderson & Murphy Community Center 75,000 75,000 150,000 Hard Laurel Park Path System Improvements 75,000 75,000 150,000 Hard New Carrollton Playground and Open Space Project 100,000 100,000 Soft (1, 2) Olde Mill Community and Teaching Center 150,000 150,000 Soft (all) Redevelopment of 4510 41st Avenue and 4516 41st Avenue 25,000 100,000 125,000 Soft (1, 2) Riverdale Welcome Center 50,000 100,000 150,000 Hard Southern Friendship Health and Wellness Campus 113,000 113,000 Soft (1, 2) Subtotal $2,258,000 St. Mary’s Cedar Lane Senior Living Community Project – Phase 4 $100,000 $100,000 Soft (2,3) Firemen’s Heritage Museum $105,000 105,000 Soft (1, 2) St. Peter Claver Museum of St. Inigoes, Maryland 45,000 45,000 Grant Subtotal $250,000 Attachment C Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 201 4 213 Project Title Senate Initiative House Initiative Other Total Funding Match/ Requirements Talbot Easton Head Start Center $25,000 $50,000 $75,000 Soft (3) Oyster House Project 100,000 100,000 Hard Subtotal $175,000 Washington Doey’s House Initiative $125,000 $125,000 $250,000 Soft (2) The Maryland Theatre 125,000 125,000 Hard Subtotal $375,000 Wicomico Willards Lions Club $50,000 $50,000 Grant YMCA of the Chesapeake 100,000 $200,000 300,000 Hard Subtotal $350,000 Total Senate and House Initiatives $7,500,000 $7,500,000 $1,350,000 $16,350,000 Match Key: 1 = Real Property; 2 = In Kind Contribution; 3 = Prior Expended Funds Attachment C Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 201 4 214 Attachment C CAP00 Capital Overview Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 215 Committee Narrative Use of Maryland Economic Development Corporation to Finance State Capital Facility Projects: The committees are concerned that the Maryland Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) is participating in the financing of State capital projects outside the normal capital budget process outlined under Sections 3 -601 through 3 -607 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, and outside MEDCO ’s core mission as articulated under Title 10, Subtitle 1 of the Economic Development Article. Th e State utilizes a five -year capital improvement planning process, which provides a degree of accountability and structure for identifying and scheduling future planned capital investments. When projects are taken out of the normal planning process and considered separately under different financing mechanisms other than the State ’s capital program, not only is this process eroded, but the process for determining the size and condition of State tax supported debt by Capital Debt Affordability Committee is potentially circumvented. Accordingly, the committees request that 90 days prior to entering into any formal agreement with a State agency to finance any part of a State -owned capital project that would otherwise be eligible for funding with general oblig ation bond funds in the State capital budget or with pay -as-you-go capital appropriations in the State operating budget, MEDCO shall provide written notification to the committees that outlines MEDCO ’s intentions and justifications for pursuing the alterna tive financing including a preliminary financial prospectus of the proposed financing that compares a MEDCO financing with that of traditional general obligation bond financing. Information Request Notification and financing information for agreements with State agencies Author MEDCO Due Date As needed, 90 days before a formal agreement Attachment C DE0201 Annapolis State Government Center Board of Public Works Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 216 DE0201C State House Complex Security Upgrades ................................ .......... $ 250,000 Add the following language: STATE GOVERNMENT CENTER – ANNAPOLIS (Anne Arundel County) (C) State House Complex Security Upgrades. Provide funds to design, construct, renovate, and equip security upgrades to the State House Complex ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 250,000 Allowance Change Authorization 0 250,000 250,000 Explanation: This language adds an authorization to make security improvements to the State House Complex in Annapolis. Attachment C DE0202 Public School Construction Board of Public Works Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 217 DE0202C Nonpublic Aging Schools Program ................................ ................... $ 3,500,000 Add the following language: Nonpublic Aging Schools Program. Provide funds to be distributed as grants to nonpublic schools in Maryland for expenditures eligible under the Aging Schools Program established in § 5 -206 of the Education Article, including school security improvements. Provided that grants may only be provided to nonpublic schools eligible to receive Aid to Non-Public Schools R00A0 3.04 (for the purchase of textbooks or computer hardware and software for loan to students in eligible nonpublic schools) , excluding preschools, in fiscal 2015 with a maximum amount of $35 per eligible nonpublic school student for participating schools, except that at schools where at least 20% of the students are eligible for the free or reduced price meal program there shall be a distribution of $50 per student and no indivi dual school may receive less than $5,000 . $100,000 per eligible school. Further provided that : (a) an eligible school may apply and qualify for a grant as specified below based on the following criteria: (1) at least 20% of the school ’s students are elig ible for the free or reduced price meal program; (2) tuition charged to students is less than the statewide average per pupil expenditure for public schools as calculated by the Maryland State Department of Education; and (3) the school has a facility with an average age of 50 years or more; and (b) if a school meets: (1) all three of the criteria specified above, the school may receive up to $100,000; (2) two of the three criteria specified above, the school may receive up to $75,000; (3) one of th e three criteria specified above, the school may receive up to $25,000; and (4) none of the criteria specified above and the school has a school facility with an average age of 16 years or more, the school may receive up to $5,000. ................................ ................................ .... Further provided that if more eligible schools apply and qualify for grants than the total authorization, the Maryland State Department of Attachment C DE0202 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 218 Education shall prorate the grants based on the total authorization amount provided that $250,000 shall be awarded to schools that qualify under subsection (b)(4) of this item. Further provided that the funds shall be administered by the Maryland State Department of Education and the Interagency Committee on School Construction. ......................... Explanation: Only nonpublic schools, excluding preschools, that currently meet the eligibility requirements for Aid to Nonpublic Schools for textbooks and computer hardware and software may receive these Aging Schools grants which will be distributed on a per school ba sis up to $100,000, contingent on certain criteria being met. If sufficient funds are not available to fully fund the grants, the Maryland State Department of Education shall prorate the grants except that $250,000 shall be awarded to schools that qualify for $5,000 grants. Attachment C DH0104 Military Department Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 219 DH0104A Hagerstown Readiness Center Parachute Rigging Facility ............... $ 120,000 Add the following language: DH01.04 MILITARY DEPARTMENT (A) Hagerstown Readiness Center Parachute Rigging Facility. Provide funds to design, construct, and equip a parachute rigging facility and storage building at the Hagerstown Readiness Center (Washington County) ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 120,000 Allowance Change Authorization 0 120,000 120,000 Explanation: This language adds a general obligation bond authoriz ation that in addition to a $1.95 million federal fund appropriation will be used to fund a new parachute rigging facility at the Hagerstown Readiness Center. Committee Narrative Military Department Facilities Master Plan: Most capital construction results from the need to accommodate people, modernize or replace facilities, or provide space for services or programs. Therefore, Facilities Master Plans are provided by State agencies every five years to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to present information on each of these subjects. The plans evaluate current conditions and projected needs, develop proposals for addressing deficiencies, and present a recommendation which will enable the State agency to meet its goals over the timeframe of the plan. DBM provides Guidelines for Submission of a Facilities Master Plan to State agencies. The Military Department has not provided an updated Facilities Master Plan to DBM per the fiv e-year schedule. It is the intent of the General Assembly that the department provide an updated Facilities Master Plan to DBM by June 1, 2015. In addition, the budget committees request that the department submit a report detailing the policies and proc edures to obtain federal funds for National Guard capital projects that require a State match. This report shall be submitted by October 1, 2014. Attachment C DH0104 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 220 Information Request Facilities Master Plan Report detailing policies and procedures to obtain matching federal funds for National Guard capital projects Author Military Department Military Department Due Date June 1, 2015 October 1, 2014 Attachment C KA05 Capital Grants and Loans Administration Department of Natural Resources Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 221 KA05B Natural Resources Development Fund ................................ .............. $ 408,000 Add the following language: Natural Resources Development Fund. Provide funds $108,000 to design improvements at the Sassafras Natural Resources Management Area (Phase II) and $300,000 to design and construct improvements for the St. Clement ’s Island Shore Erosion Control project in accordance with § 5 -903(g) of the Natural Resources Articl e. Funds may only be spent on this these two projects or on previously authorized projects ...... Allowance Change Authorization 108,000 300,000 408,000 Explanation: This action adds $300,000 to design and con struct improvements for the St. Clement ’s Island Shore Erosion Control project. Attachment C KA17 Fisheries Service Department of Natural Resources Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 222 Committee Narrative Oyster Restoration Program Report: The committees are concerned that there is insufficient information available about the progress of the Oyster Restoration Program. Therefore, the committees request that the Department of Natural Resources ( DNR) submit a report on (1) the overall scope of Oyster Restoration Program work by activity (substrate, seeding, and monitoring), fund source, funding amount, fiscal year, and sanctuary; and (2) an integrated review of oyster sanctuary monitoring data fro m the annual Fall Oyster Survey, patent tong survey, and sonar survey as it relates to the tributary and reef level restoration goals. The report is requested to be submitted by December 1, 2014. Information Request Oyster Restoration Program report Author DNR Due Date December 1, 2014 Attachment C LA15 Office of Resource Conservation Department of Agriculture Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 223 LA15A Maryland Agricultural Cost-Share Program ................................ ...... $ 6,190,000 Allowance Change Authorization 7,000,000 -810,000 6,190,000 Explanation: Reduce the $7,000,000 general obligation bond authorization for the Maryland Agricultural Cost -Share Program by $810,000 to reflect the availability of unencumbered funding from fiscal 2014. Attachment C MA01 Office of the Secretary Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 224 MA01A Community Health Facilities Grant Program ................................ .... $ 5,183,000 Allowance Change Authorization 5,483,000 -300,000 5,183,000 Explanation: Based on a review of the projects currently authorized and also proposed in the Community Health Facilities Grant Program, a small cash flow adjustment can be made. The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene will be able to manage the reduction without impacting any of the current or proposed projects. Attachment C RA01 State Department of Education Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 225 RA01B State Library Resource Center ................................ ........................... $ 12,095,000 Add the following language: State Library Resource Center. Provide funds to design and construct the State Library Resource Center at the Central Branch of Baltimore City’s Enoch Pratt Free Library System, provided that notwithstanding Section 6 of this Act, work may commence on this project prior to the appropriation of all funds necessary to complete this project . Further provided that $12,000,000 of this authorization may not be encumbered or expended until represent atives from the Library Resource Center at the Central Branch of Baltimore City ’s Enoch Pratt Free Library System enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Maryland State House Trust that ensures the Enoch Pratt Free Library System will provide for the prominent and ongoing public display of the historic collection of six Lord Baltimore portraits in the State. The budget committees shall have 45 days to review and comment on the memorandum of understanding (Baltimore City) ................................ ............................ Explanation: This language restricts the general obligation bond authorization until representatives from the Library Resource Center at the Central Branch of Baltimore City ’s Enoch Pratt Free Library System enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Maryland State House Trust that ensures an ongoing and prominent public display of the six Lord Baltimore portraits in the State . Information Request Memorandum of understanding for display of Lord Baltimore portraits Authors Board of Directors of the Enoch Pratt Free Library Maryland State House Trust Due Date 45 days prior to the expenditure of funds Attachment C RB22 University of Maryland, College Park University System of Maryland Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 226 RB22B Chemistry Facilities Expansion, Replacement, and Renovations ..... $ 0 Allowance Change Authorization 1,560,000 -1,560,000 0 Explanation: Deletes $1.6 million for design of the Chemistry Building Wing 1 and 2 Replacement and Renovation, which is added to the Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center to reflect aligning the construction of the chemistry instruction and related functions expansion with the Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center. RB22C Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center ............................... $ 18,260,000 Add the following language: Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center. Provide funds to design and construct the new Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center, including design and construction of the addition for chemistry instruction and related functions, provided that notw ithstanding Section 6 of this Act, work may c ommence on this project prior to the appropriation of all funds necessary to complete this project ................... Allowance Change Authorization 6,700,000 11,560,000 18,260,000 Explanation: Amends the fiscal 2015 authorization by $11.6 million, which includes $1.6 million originally authorized for design of the Chemistry Building Wing 1 and 2 Replacement/Renovation, to complete design of the expanded center and an additional $10.0 million to begin construction on the expanded Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center . Attachment C RB22 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 227 RB22E New Bioengineering Building ................................ ........................... $ 2,500,000 Add the following language: (E) New Bioengineering Building. Provide funds to construct a new Bioengineering Building, provided that notwithstanding Section 6 of this Act, work may commence on this project prior to the appropriation of all funds necessary to complete this project. Further provided that it is the intent of the General Assembly that the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP) provide an equal and matching fund from UMCP or nonbudgeted fund sources ................................ ................................ ............................ 2,500,000 Allowance Change Authorization 0 2,500,000 2,500,000 Explanation: This language adds an authorization to begin construction of a new Bioengineering Building at the University of Maryland, College Park. The language also includes authority for the Board of Public Works to approve the construction contract without all o f the necessary funds to complete the projects , with additional language included in the Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan (MCCBL) of 2014 providing pre -authorizations for the MCCBL of 2015 and the MCCBL of 2016 for the remaining estimated constructi on funds needed to complete the project. The language also requires UMCP provide an equal and matching fund from either UMCP or non budgeted funds. Attachment C RB23 Bowie State University University System of Maryland Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 228 RB23B Track and Field Improvements ................................ .......................... $ 500,000 Add the following language: (B) Track and Field Improvements. Provide funds to design, construct, repair, renovate, and capital equip improvements to the outdoor track and field facility including replacement of the track and reconfiguring and replacing the inner field turf, bleachers, and signage ................................ ................ 500,000 Allowance Change Authorization 0 500,000 500,000 Explanation: This language adds an authorization for improvements to the track and field facilities as Bowie State University. Attachment C RB26 Frostburg State University University System of Maryland Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 229 RB26A Public Safety Facility ................................ ................................ ......... $ 400,000 Add the following language: RB26 FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY (Allegany County) (A) Public Safety Facility. Provide funds to design a new University Public Safety Facility ................................ ................................ ................................ .................. 400,000 Allowance Change Authorization 0 400,000 400,000 Explanation: This language adds an authorization for the design of a new Public Safety Facility at Frostburg State University to comply with the standards of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. The project will provide a modern secure build ing for the Frostburg State University Police Department. Attachment C RB28 University of Baltimore University System of Maryland Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 230 RB28A Langsdale Library ................................ ................................ .............. $ 2,775,000 Allowance Change Authorization 7,775,000 -5,000,000 2,775,000 Explanation: This action reduces the construction funds for the Langsdale Library construction and renovation project to reflect a delay in the construction schedule. The programmed fiscal 2016 pre-authorization to complete the construction funding necessary to allow the Board of Public Works to approve the contract is increas ed by $8 million to account for the reduction in this action and additional total project cost estimates derived from the initial design stage. Attachment C RB29 Salisbury University University System of Maryland Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 231 RB29A New Academic Commons ................................ ................................ . $ 45,000,000 Allowance Change Authorization 35,000,000 10,000,000 45,000,000 Explanation: This action increases the fiscal 2015 authorization by $10 million to provide sufficient funds to start the project construction phase in May 2014 and avoid a potential mid -year work stoppage. Attachment C RB31 University of Maryland Baltimore County University System of Maryland Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 232 RB31B Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building ................................ ........... $ 4,100,000 Add the following language: (B) Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building. Provide funds to design a new building for interdisciplinary and life sciences research, provided that it is the intent of the General Assembly that funds to construct the new Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building be authorized in the Maryland Consoli dated Capital Bond Loan (MCCBL) of 2016 and the MCCBL of 2017 to complete this project ................................ ................................ ........ 4,100,000 Allowance Change Authorization 0 4,100,000 4,100,000 Explanation: This language provides funds to begin design of a new Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building and expresses the intent of the General Assembly that the construction funds be authorized in the MCCBL of 2016 and the MCCBL of 2017 consistent with the schedule programmed in the 2013 session Capital Improvement Program. Attachment C RB34 University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science University System of Maryland Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 233 RB34A New Environmental Sustainability Research Laboratory .................. $ 10,604,000 Add the following language: New Environmental Sustainability Research Laboratory. Provide funds to construct the New Environmental Sustainability Research Laboratory, demolish the existing R.V. Truitt Controlled Environmental Laboratory building, and relocate utilities , provided that notwithstanding Section 6 of this Act, work may com mence on this project prior to the appropriation of all funds necessary to complete this project ................................ ................................ ................................ ........ Explanation: This language amends the authorization to language to include authority for the Board of Public Works to approve the construction contract without all of the necessary funds to complete the project, which will allow the construction contract for the project to be bid and awarded in fiscal 2015. Attachment C RB36 University System of Maryland Office University System of Maryland Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 234 Committee Narrative Academic Revenue Bonds to Support Important S cience, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Initiative Higher Education Capital Projects: The committees request that during the 2014 interim, as part of the Capital Debt Affordability Committee ’s review of the size and condition of the University System of Maryland (USM) debt (as requ ired by § 8 -112(e) of the State Finance and Procurement Article), the committee include an evaluation of the capacity to increase the amount of the USM Academic Revenue Bonds (ARB) by $2,500,000 for e ach of the 2015 and 2016 legislative sessions for the purposes of providing additional authorizations to support USM capital projects. RB36B Southern Maryland Regional Higher Education Facility .................. $ 1,000,000 Add the following language: (B) Southern Maryland Regional Higher Education Facility. Provide funds to design a third building on the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center campus to provide academic, research laboratory, and business incubator facility space ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 1,000,000 Allowance Change Authorization 0 1,000,000 1,000,000 Explanation: This language adds funds to design a new Southern Maryland Regional Higher Education facility on the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center campus. Attachment C RM00 Morgan State University Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 235 RM00B Soper Library Demolition ................................ ................................ .. $ 0 Allowance Change Authorization 1,640,000 -1,640,000 0 Explanation: Delete $1.6 million for the demolition of Soper Library. Since the approved contract is $0.7 million less than the prior authorization and $0.2 million of design funds were not expended, there is $0.9 million still available to fund potential contingencies. RM00D Athletic Facilities Renovation ................................ ........................... $ 1,000,000 Add the following language: Athletic Facilities Renovation. Provide funds to design, construct, and equip renovations to Morgan State University athletic facilities, including the men ’s locker room area , provided that $1,000,000 of this authorization may not be encumbered or expended until a Part I and Part II program plan development document is submitted to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for review and approval and DBM submits a letter to the budget committees on the approval of the program plans. The committees shall have 45 days to review and comment . ................................ ................................ ................ Explanation: Restricts the expenditure of funds until a Part I and Part II program plan is submitted to DBM for approval and DBM submits a letter to the budget committees regarding the approval of the project. Information Request Letter on the approval of the renovation of athletic facilities Author DBM Due Date 45 days prior to expenditure of funds Attachment C RM00 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 236 RM00E New Behavioral and Social Sciences Center ................................ ..... $ 4,500,000 Add the following language: (E) New Behavioral and Social Sciences Center. Provide funds to design and construct a new building to house the behavioral and social sciences programs on the West Campus, provided that notwithstanding Section 6 of this Act, work may commence on this project prior to the appropriation of all funds necessary to complete this project ................................ .......... 4,500,000 Allowance Change Authorization 0 4,500,000 4,500,000 Explanation: This language adds funds to design and construct a new building to house the behavioral and social sciences programs on the West Campus . The language includes authority for the Board of Public Works to approve the construction contract without all of the necessary funds to complete the pr oject, and related pre -authorizations for the remaining funds needed to complete the project are included in the Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2014 which will allow the construction contract to be bid and awarded in fiscal 2015. RM00F New Student Services Support Building ................................ ........... $ 1,600,000 Add the following language: (F) New Student Services Support Building. Provide funds to design a new Student Services Support Building to house student services functions ... 1,600,000 Allowance Change Authorization 0 1,600,000 1,600,000 Explanation: This language adds funds to begin the design of a new Student Services Support Building on the site of the demolished Soper Library. Attachment C RQ00 University of Maryland Medical System Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 237 RQ00A R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center – Phase II .......................... $ 3,000,000 Allowance Change Authorization 5,000,000 -2,000,000 3,000,000 Explanation: The fiscal 2015 capital budget includes $5.0 million for R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center renovations as part of a $17.5 million State commitment to these renovations through fiscal 2018. The reduction is based on the need to increase fund ing for another University of Maryland Medical System project (the New Ambulatory Care Pavilion and Neonatal Intensive Care and Labor and Delivery Units) from $5.0 million to $10.0 million based on a prior legislative commitment to that project of $10.0 mi llion in annual support from fiscal 2014 through 2018. RQ00B New Ambulatory Care Pavilion and NICU and Labor and Delivery Units ................................ ................................ .................... $ 10,000,000 Add the following language: New Ambulatory Care Pavilion and NICU and Labor and Delivery Units. Provide a grant to the University of Maryland Medica l System to assist in the design, construction, an d capital equipping of the New Ambulatory Care Pavilion and the design, renovation, and equipping of the NICU and Labor and Delivery Units at the University of Maryland Medical Center . It is the intent of the General Assembly that the State commitment for the New Ambulatory Care Pavilion and NICU and Labor and Delivery Units will total $50,000,000 in the period fiscal 2014 through 2018 ................................ ................................ Allowance Change Authorization 5,000,000 5,000,000 10,000,000 Explanation: The fiscal 2015 capital budget includes $5 million for the New Ambulatory Care Pavilion and Neonatal Intensive Care and Labor and Delivery Units. This project was initially funded in fiscal 2014, and the capital bill included a legislative co mmitment to that project of $10 million in annual support from fiscal 2014 through 2018. Absent that commitment, the University of Maryland Medical System had indicated that it would not move forward with the project. The additional $5 million honors the legislativ e commitment. It should be noted that the 2015 Capital Improvement Program does not include funding beyond fiscal 2015. The same legislative intent language as enacted in the fiscal 2014 capital bud get is also proposed for fiscal 2015. Attachment C SA24 Division of Neighborhood Revitalization Department of Housing and Community Development Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 238 SA24B Neighborhood Business Development Program ................................ $ 2,300,000 Allowance Change Authorization 3,300,000 -1,000,000 2,300,000 Explanation: The program has prior authorized unencumbered funds. SA24C Strategic Demolition and Smart Growth Impact Project Fund .......... $ 7,500,000 Allowance Change Authorization 10,000,000 -2,500,000 7,500,000 Explanation: This action reduces the funding for the Strategic Demolition and Smart Growth Impact Project Fund by $2.5 million, which allows for an increase compared to fiscal 2014. SA24D Baltimore Regional Neighborhoods Demonstration Initiative .......... $ 1,680,000 Allowance Change Authorization 1,000,000 680,000 1,680,000 Explanation: This action adds $680,000 to support additional program initiatives. Attachment C SA25 Division of Development Finance Department of Housing and Community Development Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 239 SA25B Homeownership Programs ................................ ................................ $ 9,500,000 Allowance Change Authorization 14,000,000 -4,500,000 9,500,000 Explanation: Reduce the general obligation bond appropriation of the Homeownership Programs by $4.5 million. The reduction includes a $1.5 million reduction for the Down Payment and Settlement Expense Loan Program and a $3.0 million reduction in Net Zero Homes that is intended to be partially replaced by funds restricted from the Maryland Energy Administration as authorized in the fiscal 2015 operating budget . SA25E Rental Housing Programs ................................ ................................ .. $ 24,730,000 Allowance Change Authorization 24,050,000 680,000 24,730,000 Explanation: Increase the general obligation bond appropriation for Rental Housing Works by $680,000 in order to add to the program ’s available resources. Attachment C UA01C Office of the Secretary Department of the Environment Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 240 UA01C2 Supplemental Assistance Program ................................ .................... $ 5,864,000 Add the following language: (C) Chesapeake Bay Water Quality Project Funds. Provide funds to be credited to the Water Pollution Control Fund to be used for projects to improve the water quality of the Chesapeake Bay and other waters of the State. These funds shall be administered for the purposes listed below in accordance with §§ 9 -345 through 9 -351 of the Environment Article ................................ ................................ ................................ ........ 26,514,000 27,064,000 (1) Biological Nutrient Removal Program. Provide not more than $21,200,000 in grants for projects to remove nutrients at publicly owned sewage treatment works; (2) Supplemental Assistance Program. Notwithstanding §§ 9-345 through 9 -351 of the Environment Article and any regulation adopted in accordance with those sections, provide not more than $5,314,000 $5,864,000 in grants to provide assistance to grant and loan recipients to meet the local share of construction cost s. Of these funds, $550,000 shall be used to provide a grant to the Town of Federalsburg for the design and construction of improvements to the Town of Federalsburg Railroad Avenue Combined Sewer Overflow Removal and Water Main Replacement Project. Allowance Change Authorization 5,314,000 550,000 5,864,000 Explanation: This action adds $550,000 to the Supplemental Assistance Program ’s fiscal 2015 general obligation bond authorization for a grant to the Town of Federalsburg for the design and construction of improvements to the Town of Federalsburg Railroad Avenue Combined Sewer Overflow Removal and Water Main Replacement Project . Attachment C UB00A Maryland Environmental Service Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 241 UB00A2 Charlotte Hall Veterans Home – Waste Water Collection System ... $ 1,190,000 Allowance Change Authorization 2,190,000 -1,000,000 1,190,000 Explanation: This action reduces the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home – Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements project funding by $1,000,000 to reflect a schedule delay. Attachment C VE01 Department of Juvenile Services Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 242 VE01B New Thomas J. S. Waxter Children ’s Center ................................ .... $ 830,000 Allowance Change Authorization 2,430,000 -1,600,000 830,000 Explanation: Reduce fiscal 2015 design funding for a new 48 -bed female detention facility on the grounds of the former Thomas O ’Farrell Center. The Department of Juvenile Services is engaged in a feasibility study to determine the appropriate utilities needed for the project, which has delayed the start of design. Funding provided in fiscal 2014, in addition to the remaining $830,000 provided in fiscal 2015 will adequately support the department ’s design funding requirements. The $1.6 million de -authorized by this action is repurposed for the acquisition of the former Lower Shore Drill Academy property in Wicomico County for the purpose of conversion to a 24 -bed male treatment facility . VE01C Lower Shore Treatment Center ................................ ......................... $ 1,600,000 Add the following language: (C) Lower Shore Treatment Center. Provide funds for land acquisition and preliminary design for the Lower S hore Treatment Center (Wicomico County) ................................ ................................ ................................ .......... 1,600,000 Allowance Change Authorization 0 1,600,000 1,600,000 Explanation: This language provides funds to acquire land and begin preliminary design of a new 24-bed secure treatment center on the grounds of the former Lower Shore Drill Academy in Wicomico County to serve male youth from the Eastern Shore and Southern Regions. Attachment C WA01 Department of State Police Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 243 WA01A Helicopter Replacement and New Flight Training Facility ............... $ 7,775,000 Allowance Change Authorization 12,500,000 -4,725,000 7,775,000 Explanation: This action decreases general obligation bond funds by $4.725 million to reflect the remaining expenditures to purchase the final two helicopters, a flight training device, and an air crew training facility. Remaining funding exceeds the remaining costs . Attachment C ZA00 Miscellaneous Grant Programs Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 244 ZA00A Alice Ferguson Foundation – Potomac Watershed Study Center ..... $ 2,400,000 Amend the following language: (A) Alice Ferguson Foundation – Potomac Watershed Study Center. Provide a grant to the Board of Directors of the Alice Ferguson Foundation, Inc. for the design, construction, and equipping of the Potomac Watershed Study Center , subje ct to the requirement that the grantee provide an equal and matching fund for this purpose. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act (Prince George ’s County) ................................ ........................ 2,400,000 Explanation: This action strikes the matching fund requirement for the Alice Ferguson Foundation – Potomac Watershed Study Center project. ZA00C Annapolis High School Athletic Facilities ................................ ........ $ 2,200,000 Allowance Change Authorization 700,000 1,500,000 2,200,000 Explanation: Add funds for the Annapolis High School Athletic Facilities. ZA00D Baltimore Food Hub ................................ ................................ .......... $ 750,000 Add the following language: Baltimore Food Hub. Provide a grant to the Board of Directors of the American Communities Trust, Inc. for the acquisition, design, and construction of a food hub facility including the renovation of the Eastern Pumping Station and the construction of a food pantry, urban farm , kitchen incubator, food distribution facility, food production facility, and community spaces, subject to the requirement that the grantee provide an equal and matching fund for this purpose , provided that $750,000 of this authorization may not be expend ed until the American Communities Trust, Inc., in conjunction with the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) , submits a report to the budget committees on how the Baltimore Food Hub will be Attachment C ZA00 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 245 coordinated with the DHCD food desert initiative, the Maryland Food Center Authority, and other Maryland food hubs including the Eastern Shore Food Hub and the Regional Food Hub in Southern Maryland. The report shall be submitted by September 15, 2014, and the budget committees shall have 45 days to rev iew and comment (Baltimore City) Explanation: The fiscal 2015 capital budget bill includes funding for two food hub projects. In addition, the capital budget includes $1 million of general obligation bond funding in DHCD for a food desert initiative, referred to as the Maryland Fresh Food Financing P rogram. The Maryland Food Center Authority has experience with food distribution processes. This language requires a report on how the Baltimore Food Hub will be coordinated with the DHCD food desert initiative, the Maryland Food Center Authority, and ot her Maryland food hubs including the Eastern Shore Food Hub. Information Request Report on coordination with other food hubs, the Food Desert Initiative in DHCD, and the Maryland Food Center Authority Authors American Communities Trust, Inc. DHCD Due Date September 15, 2014 ZA00I Eastern Shore Food Hub ................................ ................................ .... $ 500,000 Add the following language: Eastern Shore Food Hub. Provide a grant to the Board of Directors of Real Food Productions L3C for the design, construction, and capital equipping for a facility to serve as the Eastern Shore Food Hub, subject to the requirement that the grantee provide an equal and matching fund for this purpose , provided that $500,000 of this authorization may not be expended until the Real Food P roductions L3C, in conjunction with the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) , submits a report to the budget committees on how the Eastern Shore Food Hub will be coordinated with the DHCD food desert initiative, the Maryland Food Center A uthorit y, and other Maryland food hubs, including the Baltimore Food Hub and the Regional Food Hub in Southern Maryland. The report shal l be submitted by September 15, 2014, and the budget committees shall have 45 days to review and comment (Talbot County ) ................................ ...................... Explanation: The fiscal 2015 capital budget bill includes funding for two food hub projects. In addition, the capital budget includes $1 million of general obligation bond funding in DHCD for a Attachment C ZA00 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 246 food desert initiative, referred to as the Maryland Fresh Food Financing Program. The Maryland Food Center Authority has experience with food distribution processes. This language requires a report on how the Eastern Shore Food Hub will be coordinated wi th the DHCD food desert initiative, the Maryland Food Center Authority, and other Maryland food hubs including the Baltimore Food Hub. Information Request Report on coordination with other food hubs, the Food Desert Initiative in DHCD, and the Maryland Food Center Authority Authors Real Food Productions L3C DHCD Due Date September 15, 2014 Committee Narrative Green Branch Athletic Complex. The budget committees request that the Maryland -National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M -NCPPC) and the Maryland Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) shall establish a workgroup to study the feasibility of building a multi -sport stadium at or near the Green Branch Athletic Complex. The workgroup should submit its report to the budget committees on or before J anuary 1, 2015. The workgroup shall:  review the plans to construct a multi -sport stadium located adjacent to or within the Green Branc h Athletic Complex; and  make recommendations on financing options for the multi -sport stadium and repurposing or joint use of the existing facility in the area. The workgroup shall consist of the following members:  one member of the Senate of Maryland, appointed by the President of the Senate;  one member of the House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House;  a representative of MEDCO, appointed by MEDCO;  a representative of the Maryland Stadium Authority (MSA), appointed by MSA;  a represen tative of the Prince George’s County Executive, appointed by the Prince George’s County Executive; Attachment C ZA00 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 247  a representative of the Prince George’s County Council, appointed by the Prince George’s County Council; and  a representative of M -NCPPC, appointed by M -NCPPC. Information Request Plans and financing options for a multi -sport stadium Author Multi -Sport Stadium Task Force Due Date On or before January 1, 2015 ZA00K High Performance Computing Data Center ................................ ...... $ 15,000,000 Add the following language: High Performance Computing Data Center. Provide a grant to the Board of Trustees of Johns Hopkins University for the construction and capital equipping of a High Performance Computing Data Center (HPDC) , provided that $15,000,000 of this authorization may not be expended until Johns Hopkins University develops, in consultation with the University of Maryland, College Park, a plan to provide access to Maryland ’s 4-year public and nonprof it private institutions of higher education, including Morgan State University and the University System of Maryland. Further provided the plan shall be submitted to the budget committees, and the committees shall have 45 days to review and comment (Balti more City) ................................ ..................... Explanation: The amendment requires Johns Hopkins University (JHU), in consultation with the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP), to submit a plan to provide access to the high performance computing data center to Maryland ’s other public and nonprofit private institutions of higher education, if requested. JHU and UMCP understand and agree with the Governor ’s and the legislature ’s intent for the high performance computing data center to benefit all of the State ’s academic re search institutions. As required by Chapter 444 of 2012, JHU and UMCP developed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish the governance and capital and operating funding for the facility. That MOU includes a provision that allows either instituti on to make the facility available to third parties. This serves as a mechanism to provide access to other institutions of higher education. With an existing mechanism in place, the legislature should require JHU and UMCP to develop a plan for working wit h the State ’s other public and nonprofit private universities to provide access to the facility. Funding was restricted in this manner for fiscal 2014 funds, but as of the time of the introduction of the fiscal 2015 capital budget bill, the fiscal 2014 fu nds have yet to be released because no report has been received. Attachment C ZA00 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 248 Information Request High Performance Data Center Access plan Authors JHU UMCP Due Date 45 days prior to the expenditure of funds ZA00L Hillel Center for Social Justice ................................ .......................... $ 0 Allowance Change Authorization 1,000,000 -1,000,000 0 Explanation: Design for the Ben and Esther Rosenbloom Hillel Center for Jewish Life was expected to begin in February 2013, but it has not yet started due to delays in finding temporary space to relocate while the current facility is demolished and rebuilt, or in locating land suitable for new construction. The Hillel Center received $1 million for design costs a year ago, funding that is still available. This action defers an additional $1 million from being appropriated until design is underway. ZA00M Hospice of the Chesapeake ................................ ................................ $ 1,000,000 Allowance Change Authorization 500,000 500,000 1,000,000 Explanation: This action adds $500,000 to the general obligation bond authorization for Hospice of the Chesapeake to build a new inpatient care center. ZA00Q Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts ................................ .................. $ 1,000,000 Add the following language: Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts. Provide a grant to the Board of Directors of the Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Inc. for the construction of improvements to the Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, subject to the requirement that the grantee provide an equal and matching fund for this purpose (Anne Arundel County) .......................... Allowance Change Authorization 500,000 500,000 1,000,000 Attachment C ZA00 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 249 Explanation: This action strikes the matching fund requirements for the grant for the Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts and increases the funding for the project. ZA00R Loyola University of Maryland Capital Projects ............................... $ 1,800,000 Add the following language: Maryland Independent College and University Association – Loyola University Maryland. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $800,000 $1,800,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Trustees of Loyola Universi ty Maryland to assist in the planning, design, construction, renovation, and capital equipping of 4806 York Road; Knott, Beatty, and Maryland Halls; and the College Center, subject to the requirement that the grantee provide an equal and matching fund for this purpose. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act (Baltimore County) ............................... Allowance Change Authorization 800,000 1,000,000 1,800,000 Explanation: This provides authorization to provide $1.8 million in fiscal 2015 funding to Loyola University Maryland, an increase of $1.0 million for various purposes related to 4806 York Road; Knott, Beatty, and Maryland Halls; and the College Center. ZA00S Stevenson University Academic Building ................................ ......... $ 3,600,000 Add the following language: Maryland Independent College and University Association – Stevenson University. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $1,600,000 $3,600,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Trustees of Stevenson University to assist in the planning, design, construction, renovation, and capital equipping of the Academic Building for the School of the Sciences on the Owings Mil ls North Campus, subject to the requirement that the grantee provide an equal and matching fund for this purpose. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of funds expended prior to the effective date of thi s Act (Baltimore County) .............................. Attachment C ZA00 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 250 Allowance Change Authorization 1,600,000 2,000,000 3,600,000 Explanation: This provides authorization to provide $3.6 million in fiscal 2015 funding to Stevenson University, an increase of $2.0 million for its Academic Building for the School of the Sciences. ZA00T Washington College Academic Building ................................ .......... $ 3,600,000 Add the following language: Maryland Independent College and University Association – Washington College. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $1,600,000 $3,600,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Trustees of Washington College to assist in the planning, design, construction, renovation, and capital equipping of a new academic building for th e Departments of Anthropology, Earth, and the Environment, subject to the requirement that the grantee provide an equal and matching fund for this purpose. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of funds e xpended prior to the effective date of this Act (Kent County) ................................ ................................ ................................ ................... Allowance Change Authorization 1,600,000 2,000,000 3,600,000 Explanation: This provides authorization to provide $3.6 million in fiscal 2015 funding to Washington College, an increase of $2.0 million for its new academic building. ZA00W Mount Auburn Cemetery ................................ ................................ ... $ 100,000 Add the following language: Mount Auburn Cemetery. Provide a grant to the Board of Directors of the Mount Auburn Cemetery Company to plan and design and construct restorations and improvements to the Mount Auburn Cemetery (Baltimore City) ................................ ................................ ....................... Allowance Change Authorization 1,000,000 -900,000 100,000 Attachment C ZA00 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 251 Explanation: This action reduces funding and limits funding to planning and design for Mount Auburn Cemetery. The cemetery should use this funding to complete initial planning and design of the project. Once this is complete, the n further funding for construction should be considered. ZA00Y National Aquarium in Baltimore ................................ ....................... $ 2,120,000 Allowance Change Authorization 1,500,000 620,000 2,120,000 Explanation: This action adds $620,000 to support the new Maryland ’s Watershed and Waterfront exhibit at the National Aquarium in Baltimore. ZA00AB National Sailing Hall of Fame ................................ ........................... $ 250,000 Add the following language: National Sailing Hall of Fame. Provide a grant to the Board of Directors of the National Sailing Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. to design, construct, and equip a new facility for the National Sailing Hall of Fame, subject to the requirement that the grantee provide an equal and ma tching fund for this purpose , provided that $250,000 of this authorization made for the purpose of the National Sailing Hall of Fame may not be expended until the Board of Directors of the National Sailing Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. submits an amended l ease that has been approved by the Board of Public Works, provides information on the amount of State funding expected to be requested for the project, and completes all of the trigger events for the agreement -to-lease to go into effect. The budget commit tees shall have 45 days to review and comment before the release of funds (Anne Arundel County) ................. Explanation: This language restricts the funding for the National Sailing Hall of Fame until the Board of Directors of the National Sailing Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. submit an amended lease that has been approved by the Board of Public Works (BPW), information on the amount of State funding expected to be requested for the project, and evidence that all of the trigger events for the agreement -to-lease have been completed. Information Request The amended lease approved by BPW, evidence that the agreement -to-lease has been triggered, and information on the anticipated State funding requests for the project Author Board of Directors of the National Sailing Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. Due Date 45 days prior to the release of funds Attachment C ZA00 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 252 ZA00AD Prince George ’s Hospital System ................................ ...................... $ 15,000,000 Add the following language: Prince George ’s Hospital System. Provide funds to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for the purpose of providing a grant for site acquisition, design, construction, and capital equipping of a new Regional Medical Center in Prince George ’s County. The Department will provide a grant to the owner/operator of the Regional Medical Center (Prince George ’s County) , provided that this authorization may not be encumbered or expended until the Board of Public Works certifies to the budget committees that the funds will be spent as part of a financially viable plan for the project. The budget committees shall have 45 days from the receipt of the certification to review and comment. Further provided that it is the intent of the General Assembly that the University of Maryland Medical Sys tem initiate the design process for the new Regional Medical Center in Prince George ’s County in fiscal 2015 utilizing general obligation bond authorizations made in the Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2013 and this Act. Further provided that it is the intent of the General Assembly that the State commitment for the new Regional Medical Center in Prince George ’s County will total $200,000,000 in the period fiscal 2014 through 2018 and be distributed as follows: $20,000,000 in fiscal 2014; $15,000,000 in fiscal 2015; $40,000,000 in fiscal 2016; $35,000,000 in fiscal 2017; and $90,000,000 in fiscal 2018. Further provided that the University of Maryland Medical System, Prince George ’s County government, the Department of Budget and Management, th e State Treasurer ’s Office, and the Department of Legislative Services shall study alternative financing means instead of general obligation bonds for the State to make the remainder of its commitment to the cost of a new Regional Medical Center that provi des a predictable funding stream and does not delay the timeline for the project ’s completion. A report shall be submitted to the budget committees by December 15, 2014, that outlines the alternative financing mechanisms that were examined, makes recommen dations on an alternative financing approach, if any, and includes the statutory language and any budget language that would be needed to implement the recommendations (Prince George ’s County) ................................ ............................. Allowance Change Authorization 30,000,000 -15,000,000 15,000,000 Attachment C ZA00 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 253 Explanation: This language expresses the intent of the General Assembly that the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) initiate the design process for the new Regional Medical Center in Prince George ’s County during fiscal 2015 utilizing authorizations made in the Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan ( MCCBL) of 2013 and MCCBL of 2014 for the new center, provided that $15 million cannot be spent until the Board of Public Works (BPW) certifies that th e funds will be spent as part of a financially viable plan for the project. The language also expresses the intended multi -year State contribution for the project. The language further requires a study to be conducted by UMMS, Prince George ’s County gove rnment, and specified agencies to identify alternative financing means that could be used to provide State funding in lieu of GO bonds and make recommendations by December 15, 2014. Information Request Certification of a financially viable project plan Study of alternative financing methods for the new Regional Medical Center in Prince George ’s County Authors BPW UMMS Prince George ’s County Department of Budget and Management Department of Legislative Services State Treasurer ’s Office Due Date 45 days prior to the expenditure of funds December 15, 2014 ZA00AF Sinai Hospital of Baltimore and Levendale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital ................................ ................................ ........... $ 1,500,000 Amend the following language: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital . Provide a grant to the Board of Directors of The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore to design, construct , and capital equip renovations and improvements at the Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Inc. and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital , subject to the requirement that the grantee provide an equal and matching fund for this purpose (Baltimore City) ............................... Explanation: Technical change to reflect the use of the funding which is limited to Sinai Hospital. Attachment C ZA00 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 254 ZA00AG South River High School Athletic Facilities ................................ ..... $ 1,300,000 Allowance Change Authorization 700,000 600,000 1,300,000 Explanation: Add funds for the South River High School Athletic Facilities. ZA00AK Wye River Upper School ................................ ................................ ... $ 1,000,000 Add the following language: Wye River Upper School. Provide a grant to the Board of Trustees of the Wye River Upper School for the design and renovation of the Centreville Armory building in Centreville, Maryland for a permanent school facility . Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the funds authorized under this item may be used for prior eligible expenditures incurred on or before June 1, 2014 (Queen Anne ’s County) ................................ ........... Explanation: This language allows the grantee to use the grant for prior expended funds. ZA00AN Rich Hill Farm House ................................ ................................ ........ $ 750,000 Amend the following language: (AN) Rich Hill Farm House. Provide a grant to the Board of County Commissioners of Charles County for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of Rich Hill Farm House (Charles County) ................................ ................................ ..... 750,000 Allowance Change Authorization 0 750,000 750,000 Explanation: This language provides a grant for the acquisition and restoration of the historic Rich Hill farm house. Attachment C ZA00 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 255 ZA00AO Second District Volunteer Fire Department Storage Facility ............ $ 75,000 Add the following language: (AO) Second District Volunteer Fire Department Storage Facility. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $75,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc. for the planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of a storage facility for a rescue boat. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may con sist of real property, in kind contributions, or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act (St. Mary ’s County) ................................ ................................ ................................ .......... 75,000 Allowance Change Authorization 0 75,000 75,000 Explanation: This language adds a matching fund grant for the design and construction of a storage facility for the Second District Volunteer Fire Department. ZA00AP Wicomic o Youth and Civic Center ................................ .................... $ 1,000,000 Add the following language: (AP) Wicomico Youth and Civic Center Improvements. Provide a $1,000,000 grant to the County Council of Wicomico County for the design, construction, renovation, and capital equipping of improvements to the Wicomico Y outh and Civic Center (Wicomico County) ................................ ................................ ................................ .......... 1,000,000 Allowance Change Authorization 0 1,000,000 1,000,000 Explanation: This language adds an authorization for a grant to the County Council of Wicomico County for the design, construction, renovation, and capital equipping of improvements to the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center. Attachment C ZA00 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 256 ZA00AQ Henry Parker Athletic Complex ................................ ........................ $ 1,000,000 Add the following language: (AQ) Henry Parker Athletic Complex. Provide a $1,000,000 grant to the County Council of Wicomico County for the design, construction, reconstruction, and capital equippi ng of improvements to the Henry Parker Athletic Complex including the construction of new ball fields (Wicomico County) ................................ ................................ ................................ 1,000,000 Allowance Change Authorization 0 1,000,000 1,000,000 Explanation: This language adds a grant to the County Council of Wicomico County for improvements to the Henry Parker Athletic Complex. The improvements will allow Wicomico County to form an agreement with the Town of Ocean City to form a regional sports marketing partnership to host events sponsored by the United States Specialty Sports Association. ZA00AR Suitland Redevelopment ................................ ................................ .... $ 500,000 Add the following language: (AR) Suitland Redevelopment Project. Provide a $500,000 grant to the County Executive and County Council of Prince George ’s County for the acquisition and demolition of properties in the Suitland Road and Silver Hill Road corridors (Prince George ’s County) ................................ ...................... 500,000 Allowance Change Authorization 0 500,000 500,000 Explanation: This language adds a grant to the County Executi ve and County Council of Prince George ’s County for the acquisition and demolition of properties in the Suitland Road and Silver Hill Road corridors and Suitland Federal Center area. Attachment C ZA00 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 257 ZA00AS Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Training Tower ................. $ 100,000 Add the following language: (AS) Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Training Tower. Provide a $100,000 grant to the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department for the planning, design, renovation, construction, reconstruction, and capital equipping of a training tower (St. Mary ’s County) ................................ ... 100,000 Allowance Change Authorization 0 100,000 100,000 Explanation: This language provides a grant to the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department for the planning, design, renovation, construction, reconstruction, and capital equipping of a training tower. ZA00AT The Writer ’s Center ................................ ................................ ........... $ 200,000 Add the following language: (AT) The Writer ’s Center. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $200,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of The Writer ’s Center, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of The Writer ’s Center facility (Montgomery County) ............ 200,000 Allowance Change Authorization 0 200,000 200,000 Explanation: This language adds a matching fund grant to capital improvements to The Writer ’s Center located in Montgomery County. ZA00AU Kingsville Volunteer Fire Department ................................ .............. $ 100,000 Add the following language: (AU) Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $100,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of The Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, Attachment C ZA00 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 258 reconstruction, and capital equipping of The Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company Community Hall. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act (Baltimore County) ................................ .......................... 100,000 Allowance Change Authorization 0 100,000 100,000 Explanation: This language adds a matching fund grant for capital improvements to the Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company Community Hall. ZA00AV Governor Thomas Johnson High School Stadium ............................. $ 50,000 Add the following language: (AV) Governor Thomas Johnson High School Stadium. Provide a $50,000 grant to the Board of Directors of the Thomas Johnson High School Patriots Boosters, Inc. for the design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Governor Thomas Johnson High School Stadium, includ ing the installation of a turf field (Frederick County) ................................ ................................ .................... 50,000 Allowance Change Authorization 0 50,000 50,000 Explanation: This language provides a grant for capital improvements to the Governor Thomas Johnson High School Stadium, including the installation of a turf field . ZA00AW Havre de Grace Opera House ................................ ............................ $ 50,000 Add the following language: (AW) Havre de Grace Opera House. Provide a g rant equal to the lesser of (i) $50,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Mayor and City Council of the City of Havre de Grace, for the design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Havre de Grace Opera House (Harford C ounty) ............................ 50,000 Attachment C ZA00 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 259 Allowance Change Authorization 0 50,000 50,000 Explanation: This language provides a grant for capital improvements to the Havre de Grace Opera House. ZA00AX Havre de Grace Maritime Museum ................................ ................... $ 50,000 Add the following language: (AX) Havre de Grace Maritime Museum. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $50,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum, Inc. for the acquisition , planning, design, construction, repair, renovation reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum (Harford County) ................................ ................................ ........ 50,000 Allowance Change Authorization 0 50,000 50,000 Explanation: This language provides a grant for capital improvements to the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum. ZA00AY Historical Society of Harford County Facility Restoration ............... $ 50,000 Add the following language: (AY) Historical Society of Harford County Facility Restoration. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $50,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Historical Society of Harford County, Inc. for the acquisition, design, construction, repai r, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Historical Society of Harford County Facility (Harford County) ... 50,000 Allowance Change Authorization 0 50,000 50,000 Explanation: This language provides a grant for capital improvements to the Historical Society of Harford County Facility. Attachment C ZA02 Local Senate Initiatives Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 260 ZA02 LOCAL SENATE INITIATIVES (A) Legislative Initiatives. Provide funds for projects of political subdivisions and nonprofit organizations ................................ ................................ ......... 7,500,000 (A) Baltimore Museum of Industry Capital Improvements. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $250,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Trustees of The Baltimore Museum of Industry, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of The Baltimore Museum of Industry. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching f und may consist of real property (Statewide) .......................... 250,000 (B) Benedictine School. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $125,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Trustees of The Benedictine School for Exceptional Children, Incorporated for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of The Benedictine School. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of funds expended prio r to the effective date of this Act (Statewide) ................................ ................................ ................................ 125,000 (C) Camp Whippoorwill Living Shoreline Project. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $125,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Girl Scouts of Central Maryland, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Camp Whippoorwill Living Shoreline Project, including the installation and development of a living shorel ine. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property, in kind contributions, or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act (Statewide) ................................ ................................ ................................ 125,000 (D) Maryland Food Bank Creating Capacity While Serving Communities Project. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $250,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Maryland Food Bank, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renov ation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Maryland Food Bank (Statewide) ................................ .................. 250,000 Attachment C ZA02 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 261 (E) Prince Hall Grand Lodge. Provide a grant of $250,000 to the Board of Trustees of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons of Maryland and Its Jurisdiction, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge (Statewide) ................................ ...................... 250,000 (F) Allegany County Animal Shelter Adoption and Care Center. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $50,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Allegany County Animal Shelter Management Foundation, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, desig n, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Allegany County Animal Shelter Adoption and Care Center. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of funds expended prior to the effective dat e of this Act (Allegany County) ................................ ........... 50,000 (G) Friends Aware Facility. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $50,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Friends Aware, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Friends Aware Facility that will offer social, occupational, and residential opportunities to individuals with disabilities. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of t his Act, the matching fund may consist of real property, in kind contributions, or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act (Allegany County) ........ 50,000 (H) 1 Martin Street Renovation. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $150,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Trustees of Historic Annapolis, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of 1 Martin Street (Anne Arundel County) .................. 150,000 (I) 206 West Social Enterprise Project. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $150,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of The Light House, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the former Light House shelter (Anne Arundel County) ................................ ................................ ............ 150,000 Attachment C ZA02 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 262 (J) Calvary Food Bank. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $75,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Calvary Community Economic Development Corporation for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Calvary Food Bank. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property (Anne Arundel County) .............................. 75,000 (K) Chesapeake Arts Center. Provide a grant of $75,000 to the Board of Directors of the Chesapeake Arts Center, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Chesapeake Arts Center (Anne Arundel County) ................................ ................................ ............ 75,000 (L) Arena Players Project. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $125,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Arena Players, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Arena Players facility. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property (Baltimore City) ................................ ................................ ........................ 125,000 (M) Baltimore Design School. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $100,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Trustees of the Fashion, Architecture and Basic Design School, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovat ion, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Baltimore Design School (Baltimore City) ................................ ............................... 100,000 (N) Chesapeake Shakespeare Company’s Downtown Theatre. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $25,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Trustees of the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company’s Downtown Theatre (Baltimore City ) ................................ ................................ ........................ 25,000 (O) Creative Alliance Project. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $50,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Fells Point Creative Alliance, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Creative Alliance facility. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property (Baltimore City) ................................ .................. 50,000 Attachment C ZA02 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 263 (P) Digital Harbor Foundation Tech Center. Provide a grant of $15,000 to the Board of Trustees of the Digital Harbor Foundation, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Digital Harbor Foundation Tech C enter, subject to a requirement that the grantee provide and expend a matching fund of $5,000. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of in kind contributions (Baltimore City) ................................ ................................ ........................ 15,000 (Q) East Baltimore Historical Library. Provide a grant of $50,000 to the Board of Directors of the East Baltimore Community School, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the East Baltimore Historical Library, subject to a requirement that the grantee provide and expend a matching fund of $25,000. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of in kind contributions (Baltimore City) 50,000 (R) Epiphany House and Micah House Projects. Provide a grant of $53,000 to the Board of Directors of the Govans Ecumenical Development Corporation for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Epiphany House and Micah House, subject to a requirement that the grantee provide and expend a matching fund of $17,500. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of in kind contributions or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act (Baltimore City) ................................ ................................ ........................ 53,000 (S) Everyman Theatre. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $25,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of The Everyman Theatre, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of The Everyman Theatre. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act (Baltimore City) ................................ .............................. 25,000 (T) Garrett -Jacobs Mansion. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $25,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Trustees of the Garrett -Jacobs Mansion Endowment Fund, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Garrett -Jacobs Mansion. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of in kind contributions or funds expended prior to the effective date of this A ct (Baltimore City) ................................ ............... 25,000 Attachment C ZA02 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 264 (U) Gaudenzia’s Park Heights Facility Renovation. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $150,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of Gaudenzia , Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Gaudenzia’s Park Heights Facility (Baltimore City) ................................ ................................ .......... 150,000 (V) Greenmount Construction Jobs Training Center. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $50,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the People’s Homesteading Group, Incorporated for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, recon struction, and capital equipping of the Greenmount Construction Jobs Training Center. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property or in kind contributions (Baltimore City) ................................ ................. 50,000 (W) Kappa Alpha Psi Youth and Community Center. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $175,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation of Metropolitan Baltimore, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Kappa Alpha Psi Youth and Community Center. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property, in kind contributions, or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act (Baltimore City) ................................ ..... 175,000 (X) Leadenhall Community Outreach Center. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $45,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Trustees of the Leadenhall Baptist Church, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Leadenhall Community Outreach Center. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may con sist of real property, in kind contributions, or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act (Baltimore City) .. 45,000 (Y) Rita R. Church Foundation and Teach Educate Assist Mentor Office. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $42,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Rita R. Church Foundation to Support Education and End Poverty Corp. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equ ipping of the Rita R. Church Foundation and Teach Educate Assist Mentor Office. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property or in kind contributions (Baltimore City) ................................ ................. 42,000 Attachment C ZA02 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 265 (Z) Skatepark of Baltimore at Roosevelt Park. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $75,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, ren ovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Skatepark of Baltimore at Roosevelt Park. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property or in kind contributions (Baltimore City) ................................ ................................ ........................ 75,000 (AA) SS Philip and James Church Hall Renovation and Repair. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $30,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the St. Philip and James’ Roman Catholic Congregation, Incorporated for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the SS Philip and James Church Hall (Baltimore City) ....................... 30,000 (AB) Arbutus Recreation Center Project. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $30,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Arbutus Recreation and Parks Council, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Arbutus Recreation Center, includi ng the replacement of the tiled gymnasium floor with wood flooring (Baltimore County) ................................ ................................ ..... 30,000 (AC) Chesapeake High Stadium. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $40,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Education of Baltimore County for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Chesapeake High Stadium (Baltimore County) ............ 40,000 (AD) Dundalk Renaissance Office and Incubator Project. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $100,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Dundalk Renaissance Corporation for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction , and capital equipping of the Dundalk Renaissance Office and Incubator Project. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act (Baltimore County) ................................ ................................ ................... 100,000 Attachment C ZA02 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 266 (AE) Jewish Community Services Alternative Living Units. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $50,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Jewish Community Services, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Jewish Community Services Alternative Living Units (Baltimore County) ................................ ................................ ................... 50,000 (AF) Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $150,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of The Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the King sville Volunteer Fire Company Community Hall. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act (Baltimore County) ................................ ......................... 150,000 (AG) Leadership Through Athletics. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $65,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Leadership Through Athletics, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstructi on, and capital equipping of the Leadership Through Athletics facility. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property (Baltimore County) ............. 65,000 (AH) Lutherville Volunteer Fire Company Station Expansion. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $70,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Lutherville Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, recons truction, and capital equipping of the Lutherville Volunteer Fire Company Station (Baltimore County) 70,000 (AI) Towson High School Stadium. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $55,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Towson High School Sports Boosters Club, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Towson High School Stadium (Baltimore County) ................................ ........................ 55,000 (AJ) Youth in Transition School. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $150,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the National Center on Institutions and Alternatives, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design , construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Youth in Transition School (Baltimore County) ................................ ..................... 150,000 Attachment C ZA02 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 267 (AK) Bayfront Park and Sculptural Garden. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i ) $100,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of North Beach for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Bayfront Park and Sculptural Garden. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property, in kind contributions, or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act (Calvert County) . 100,000 (AL) End Hunger Warehouse. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $25,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the End Hunger In Calvert County, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and ca pital equipping of the End Hunger Warehouse. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property, in kind contributions, or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act (Calvert County) ................................ .... 25,000 (AM) The Arc of Carroll County Building Renovation. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $175,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of The Arc of Carroll County, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, constructi on, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of The Arc of Carroll County building. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of in kind contributions (Carroll County) ............................. 175,000 (AN) Lifestyles Homeless Services Center. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $100,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Lifestyles of Maryland Foundation, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, re novation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Lifestyles Homeless Services Center. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of in kind contributions or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act (Charles County) ........................... 100,000 (AO) Lions Camp Merrick. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $50,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Lions Camp Merrick, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the septic system at Lions Camp Merrick. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property (Charles County) ................................ ................. 50,000 Attachment C ZA02 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 268 (AP) Chesapeake Grove Senior Housing and Intergenerational Center. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $50,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Delmarva Community Services, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, desig n, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Chesapeake Grove Senior Housing and Intergenerational Center. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property (Dorchester County) ................................ ........... 50,000 (AQ) Choptank River Lighthouse Museum Artifact Acquisition Project. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i ) $25,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of The Cambridge Lighthouse Foundation, Inc. for the acquisition of artifacts and replicas of artifacts and the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renov ation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of artifact exhibits at the Choptank River Lighthouse Museum. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act (Dorchester County ) ................................ ................................ ................. 25,000 (AR) 15sq Arts Center. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $125,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to The Performing Arts Center Statutory Trust for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the 15sq Arts Center. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act (Frederick County) ................................ ..... 125,000 (AS) Barbara Hauer Fritchie Foundation Facility. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $50,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Barbara Hauer Fritchie Foundation, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, d esign, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Barbara Hauer Fritchie Foundation Facility (Frederick County) ............. 50,000 (AT) Forgeman’s House Renovation. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $100,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of The Catoctin Furnace Historical Society, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Fo rgeman’s House. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property, in kind contributions, or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act (Frederick County) ................................ . 100,000 Attachment C ZA02 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 269 (AU) Christian Crossing Thrift Shop. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $50,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Garrett Cooperative Ministry, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconst ruction, and capital equipping of the Christian Crossing Thrift Shop. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property, in kind contributions, or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act (Garrett Count y) ................................ ..... 50,000 (AV) HART Animal Center. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $50,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the HART for Animals, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the HART Animal Center (Garrett County) ............ 50,000 (AW) Ladew Topiary Gardens. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $110,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Trustees of the Ladew Topiary Gardens, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Ladew Topiary Gar dens, including a maintenance hub, roads and parking lots, and a new entrance (Harford County) ................................ ................................ ........ 110,000 (AX) Community Action Council Food Bank Facility. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $165,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Community Action Council of Howard County, Maryland, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Community Action Council Food Bank Fa cility (Howard County) ................................ ................................ ...................... 165,000 (AY) Day Resource Center. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $100,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the County Executive and County Council of Howard County for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Day Resource Center (Howard County) ................................ ................................ ...................... 100,000 (AZ) Historic Belmont Property and Historic Garden Restoration. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $65,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the County Executive and County Council of Howard County for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Historic Belmont Property and Historic Garden (Howard County) ....................... 65,000 Attachment C ZA02 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 270 (BA) Ann L. Bronfman Center. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $120,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Ann L. Bronfman Center (Montgomery County) ................................ ..... 120,000 (BB) Black Box Theater. Provide a grant of $100,000 to the County Executive and County Council of Montgomery County for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Black Box Theater (Montgomery County) ................................ ................................ .............. 100,0 00 (BC) Casey Community Center. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $50,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Mayor and City Council of the City of Gaithersburg for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Casey Community Center (Montgomery County) ................................ ................................ .............. 50,000 (BC-1) Imagination Stage HVAC System. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $45,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Trustees of Imagination Stage, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Imagination Stage HVAC system (Montgomery County) ................................ ................................ ............... 45,000 (BD) Jewish Social Service Agency Montrose Office Renovation. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $ 45,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Jewish Social Service Agency for the acquisition, planning, desi gn, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Jewish Social Service Agency Montrose Office (Montgomery County) . 45,000 (BE) MdBio STEM Education Equipment Project. Provide a grant of $200,000 to the Board of Directors of the MdBio Foundation, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the MdBio STEM Education Equipment Project (Montgomery C ounty) ................................ ............... 200,000 Attachment C ZA02 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 271 (BF) Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy. Provide a grant of $ 55,000 to the Board of Directors of the Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy, including restoring the track and field, and installing a fitness circuit, subject to a requirement that the grantee provide and expend a matching fund of $16,250. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property, in kind contributions, or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act (Montgomery County) ................................ ................................ .............. 55,000 (BG) Muslim Community Center. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $50,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Trustees and Board of Directors of The Muslim Community Center, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Muslim Communi ty Center. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property, in kind contributions, or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act (Montgomery County) ................................ ................................ .............. 50,000 (BH) Potomac Community Recreation Center. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $25,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Friends of the Potomac Community Recreation Center, Inc. and the County Executive and County Council of Montgomer y County for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Potomac Community Recreation Center (Montgomery County) .. 25,000 (BI) Potomac Community Resources Home. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $50,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Potomac Community Resources, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstructio n, and capital equipping of the Potomac Community Resources Home. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property (Montgomery County) ........ 50,000 (BJ) Rockville Science Center. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $75,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Trustees of the Rockville Science Center, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, a nd capital equipping of the Rockville Science Center. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of in kind contributions (Montgomery County) ........................... 75,000 Attachment C ZA02 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 272 (BK) Sandy Spring VFD Station 40 Expansion. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $75,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, re construction, and capital equipping of the Sandy Spring VFD Station 40 (Montgomery County) ................................ ........ 75,000 (BL) Seneca Store Restoration. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $50,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Maryland -National Capital Park and Planning Commission for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Seneca Store. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property (Montgomery County) ................................ ........ 50,000 (BM) Silver Spring Learning Center Expansion. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $60,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Trustees of the Silver Spring Jewish Center, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Silver Spring Learning Center (Montgomery County) ................................ ................................ .. 60,000 (BN) The Writer’s Center. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $100,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of The Writer’s Center, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of The Writer’s Center facility (Montgomery County) ........... 100,000 (BO) University Gardens Senior Apartments. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $40,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Korean Community Service Center of Greater Washington, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the University Gardens Senior Apartments (Montgomery County) .... 40,000 (BP) Warner Manor. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $100,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Maryland -National Capital Park and Planning Commission for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Warner Manor. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property (Montgomery County) ................................ ........ 100,000 Attachment C ZA02 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 273 (BQ) Bowie Gymnasium Roof Replacement. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $65,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Mayor and City Council of the City of Bowie for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Bowie Gymnasium (Prince George’s County) .. 65,000 (BR) Brentwood Town Center Project. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $1 00,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Brentwood for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renova tion, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Brentwood Town Center (Prince George’s County) ................................ ................................ ......... 100,000 (BS) Capitol Heights Public Works Facility. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $50,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Capitol Heights for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Capitol Heights Public Works Facility (Prince George’s County) ................................ ................ 50,000 (BT) Dinosaur Park Improvements. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $25,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Maryland -National Capital Park and Planning Commission for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Dinosaur Park, including park amenities such as fencing, a parking lot, or play equipment. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real prope rty, in kind contributions, or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act (Prince George’s County) ...................... 25,000 (BU) District Heights Family and Youth Services Bureau Facility Project. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $100,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Mayor and City Council of the City of District Heights for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the District Heights Family and Y outh Services Bureau Facility. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property or in kind contributions (Prince George’s County) ................................ ................................ ......... 100,000 Attachment C ZA02 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 274 (BV) Educare Resource Center. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $75,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Educare Resource Center, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Educare Resour ce Center. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property or in kind contributions (Prince George’s County) ................................ ................................ ......... 75,000 (BV-1) Elizabeth Seton High School Sports Facilities Renovation. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $25,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Elizabeth Seton High School, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction , and capital equipping of the Elizabeth Seton High School, including the addition of a turf athletic field (Prince George’s County) …………………………………. 25,000 (BW) Experience Salubria Project. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $37,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the African American Heritage Preservation Group, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Experience Salubria Project at the Potomac River Heritage Visitors Center (Prince George’s County) ................................ ................................ ......... 37,000 (BX) Fairmount Heights Municipal Center. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $100,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Fairmount Heights for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Fairmount Heights Municipal Center. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the match ing fund may consist of real property (Prince George’s County) ... 100,000 (BY) Knights of St. John Hall. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $60,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Trustees of the Knights of St. John Ascension Commandery 283, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Knights of St. John Hall. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property, in kind contributions, or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act (Prince George’s County) ................................ ................................ ......... 60,000 Attachment C ZA02 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 275 (BZ) Laurel Armory -Anderson and Murphy Community Center. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $75,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Mayor and City Council of the City of Laurel for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repa ir, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Laurel Armory -Anderson and Murphy Community Center (Prince George’s County) ................................ ................................ ......... 75,000 (CA) Laurel Park Path System Improvements. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $75,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Mayor and City Council of the City of Laurel for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Laurel Park Path System (Prince George’s County ) ................................ ................................ ......... 75,000 (CB) New Carrollton Playground and Open Space Project. Provide a grant of $100,000 to the Mayor and City Council of the City of New Carrollton for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the New Carrollton Playground and related open space, subject to a requirement that the grantee provide and expend a matching fund of $20,000. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property or in kind contributions (Prince George’s County) ................................ ................................ ......... 100,000 (CB-1) Redevelopment of 4510 41st Avenue and 4516 41st Avenue. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $25,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of North Brentwood for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of buildings at 4510 41st Avenue and 4516 41st Avenue. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property or in kind contributions (Prince George’s County) ................................ .................... 25,000 (CC) Riverdale Welcome Center. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $50,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of CASA de Maryland, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Riverdale Welcome Center (Prince George’s County) ................................ ................................ ......... 50,000 Attachment C ZA02 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 276 (CD) Southern Friendship Health and Wellness Campus. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $113,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Southern Friendship Missionary Baptist Church of Maryland, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of a facility on the Southern Friendship Health and Wellness Campus. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property or in kind contributions (Prince George’s County) ................................ ................................ ......... 113,000 (CE) Firemen’s Heritage Museum. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $105,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Firemen’s Heritage Museum. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property or in kind contributions (St. Mary’s County) ................................ ................................ .................. 105,000 (CF) St. Peter Claver Museum of St. Inigoes, Maryland. Provide a grant of $45,000 to the St. Peter Claver Catholic Church Museum of St. Inigoes , Maryland for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the St. Peter Claver Museum of St. Inigoes, Maryland (St. Mary’s County) ........................... 45,000 (CG) Easton Head Start Center. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $25,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of Shore Up Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Easton Head Start Center. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act (Talbot County) ............. 25,000 (CH) Oyster House Project. Provide a grant of $100,000, to the Board of Directors of the Phillips Wharf Environmental Center, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Oyster House, subject to a requi rement that the grantee provide and expend a matching fund of $50,000 (Talbot County) ................................ ................................ .......... 100,000 Attachment C ZA02 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 277 (CI) Doey’s House Initiative. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $125,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Hospice of Washington County, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of a hospice fac ility called Doey’s House. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of in kind contributions (Washington County) ..................... 125,000 (CJ) Willards Lions Club. Provide a grant of $50,000 to The International Association of Lions Clubs and the Willards Lions Club for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Willards Lions Club (Wicomico Cou nty) ................................ ................................ .................. 50,000 (CK) YMCA of the Chesapeake. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $100,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the YMCA of the Chesapeake, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the YMCA of the Chesapeake (Wicomico County) ................................ ................................ .................. 100,000 Attachment C ZA03 Local House Initiatives Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 278 ZA03 LOCAL HOUSE OF DELEGATES INITIATIVES (A) Legislative Initiatives. Provide funds for projects of political subdivisions and nonprofit organizations ................................ .................. 7,500,000 (A) Baltimore Museum of Industry Capital Improvements. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $250,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Trustees of The Baltimore Museum of Industry, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) o f this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property (Statewide) .......................... 250,000 (B) Benedictine School. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $125,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Trustees of the Benedictine School for Exceptional Children, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Benedictine School. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of fund s expended prior to the effective date of this Act (Statewide) ................................ ................................ ................................ 125,000 (C) Camp Whippoorwill Living Shoreline Project. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $125,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Girl Scouts of Central Maryland, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Camp Whippoorwill Living Shoreline Project, including the installation and development of a liv ing shoreline. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property, in kind contributions, or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act (Statewide) ................................ ................................ ................................ 125,000 (D) Maryland Food Bank Creating Capacity While Serving Communities Project. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $250,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Maryland Food Bank, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Maryland Food Bank (Statewide) ................................ ................... 250,000 Attachment C ZA03 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 279 (E) Prince Hall Grand Lodge. Provide a grant of $50,000 to the Board of Trustees of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons of Maryland and Its Jurisdiction, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge (Statewide) ................................ ................................ .. 50,000 (F) Allegany County Animal Shelter Adoption and Care Center. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $50,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Allegany County Animal Shelter Management Foundation, Inc. for the acquisition, plannin g, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Allegany County Animal Shelter Adoption and Care Center. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of funds expended prior to the effec tive date of this Act (Allegany County) ................................ ............ 50,000 (G) Friends Aware Facility. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $50,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Friends Aware, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Friends Aware Facility that will offer social, occupational, and residential opportunities to individuals with disabilities. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property, in kind contributions, or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act (Allegany County) ......... 50,000 (H) 1 Martin Street Renovation. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $100,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Trustees of Historic Annapolis, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of 1 Martin Street (Anne Arundel County) .................. 100,000 (I) 206 West Social Enterprise Project. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $100,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of The Light House, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the former Light House shelter (Anne Arundel County) ................................ ................................ ............. 100,000 (J) Annapolis Police Department Firing Range. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $200,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Mayor and City Council of the City of Annapolis for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Annapolis Police Department Firing Range (Ann e Arundel County) ................................ ... 200,000 Attachment C ZA03 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 280 (K) Bestgate Park. Provide a grant of $150,000 to the County Executive and County Council of Anne Arundel County for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of Bestgate Park, including the installation of a scoreboard, fencing, and well for irrigation access (Anne Arundel County) ................................ ................................ ............. 150,000 (L) Captain Avery Museum Window Repair and Restoration. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $40,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Captain Avery Museum, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Captain Avery Museum, including repair and restoration of the windows. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Ac t, the matching fund may consist of in kind contributions (Anne Arundel County) .......................... 40,000 (M) Chesapeake Arts Center. Provide a grant of $75,000 to the Board of Directors of the Chesapeake Arts Center, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Chesapeake Arts Center (Anne Arundel County) ................................ ................................ ............. 75,000 (N) Southern Middle School and Southern High School Improvements. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $50,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Education of Anne Arundel County for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Southern Middle School and Southern High School, including installing emergency generators (Anne Arundel County) ................................ ........ 50,000 (O) 4500 Harford Road Development Project. Provide a grant of $250,000, to the Board of Directors of the Hamilton -Lauraville Main Street, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of 4500 Harford Road, subject to a requirement that the grantee provide and expend a matching fund of $50,000. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of in kind contributions or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act (Baltimore City) ................................ ................ 250,0 00 Attachment C ZA03 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 281 (P) BARCO North Avenue Arts Building. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $100,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Baltimore Arts Realty Corporation for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the BARCO North Avenue Arts Building. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property, in kind contributions, or funds expended prior to th e effective date of this Act (Baltimore City) ............. 100,000 (Q) Chesapeake Shakespeare Company’s Downtown Theatre. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $100,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Trustees of the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company’s Downtown Theatre (Baltimore City) ................................ ................................ ........................ 100,000 (R) Coppin Heights Urban Revitalization Project – Phase I. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $100,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Trustees of the Coppin Heights Community Development Corporation for the acquisition, pl anning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of homes in the Coppin Heights Urban Revitalization Project (Baltimore City) ................................ ................................ ........................ 100,000 (S) East Baltimore Historical Library. Provide a grant of $50,000 to the Board of Directors of the East Baltimore Community School, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the East Baltimore Historical Library (Bal timore City) ................................ ................................ ........... 50,000 (T) Gaudenzia’s Park Heights Facility Renovation. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $ 50,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of Gaudenzia , Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Gaudenzia’s Park Heights Facility (Baltimore City) ................................ ................................ ........... 50,000 (U) Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $250,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, r econstruction, and capital equipping of the Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake homes (Baltimore City) ........................ 250,000 Attachment C ZA03 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 282 (V) Kappa Alpha Psi Youth and Community Center. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $25,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation of Metropolitan Baltimore, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Kappa Alpha Psi Youth and Commu nity Center. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property, in kind contributions, or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act (Baltimore City) ................................ ...... 25,000 (W) Orianda Mansion Preservation. Provide a g rant equal to the lesser of (i) $150,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Trustees of the Baltimore Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound Center, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of th e Orianda Mansion. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of in kind contributions (Baltimore City) ..... 150,000 (X) Skatepark of Baltimore at Roosevelt Park. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i ) $50,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Skatepark of Baltimor e at Roosevelt Park. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property or in kind contributions (Baltimore City) ................................ ................................ ........................ 50,000 (Y) Upton Planning Committee Project. Provide a grant of $50,000 to the Board of Directors of the Upton Planning Committee, Inc. for the Upton Planning Committee, subject to a requirement that the grantee provide and expend a matching fund of $10,000. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act , the matching fund may consist of in kind contributions (Baltimore City) ................................ ................................ .. 50,000 (Z) Winchester Street Potter’s House. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $75,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of Winchester Street Potter’s House, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Winchester Street Potter’s House. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property, in kind contributions, or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act (Baltimore City) ............................. 75,000 Attachment C ZA03 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 283 (AA) Chesapeake High Stadium. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $40,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Education of Baltimore County for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Chesapeake High Stadium (Baltimore County) ............. 40,000 (AB) Dundalk Renaissance Office and Incubator Project. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $75,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Dundalk Renaissance Corporation for the acquisition, planning, design, constru ction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Dundalk Renaissance Office and Incubator Project. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property or funds expended prior to the effective dat e of this Act (Baltimore County) ................................ ................................ ................... 75,000 (AC) Greenspring Montessori School. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $100,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Trustees of The Montessori Society of Central Maryland, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Greenspring Montessori School (Baltimore County) ................................ ................................ ....... 100,000 (AD) Youth in Transition School. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $200,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the National Center on Institutions and Alternatives, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Youth in Transition School (Baltimore County) ................................ ...................... 200,000 (AE) Department of Parks and Recreation Project. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $125,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of County Commissioners of Cecil County for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, an d capital equipping of the Department of Parks and Recreation facilities, including the purchase and installation of dugouts, concession stands, fencing, scoreboards, and bleachers. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist o f in kind contributions (Cecil County) ................................ ........ 125,000 Attachment C ZA03 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 284 (AF) Historic Tome School. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $100,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Bainbridge Development Corporation for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Historic Tome School. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property, in kind contributions, or fun ds expended prior to the effective date of this Act (Cecil County) ................................ ........ 100,000 (AG) Lions Camp Merrick. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $100,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Lions Camp Merrick, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the septic system at Lions Camp Merrick. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real proper ty (Charles County) ................................ ................. 100,000 (AH) Piscataway Indian Museum. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $100,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Cedarville Band of Piscataway Indians, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Piscataway Indian Museum. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property, in kind contributions, or fun ds expended prior to the effective date of this Act (Charles County) ............................ 100,000 (AI) Chesapeake Grove Senior Housing and Intergenerational Center. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $50,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Delmarva Community Services, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Chesapeake Grove Senior Housing and Intergenerational Center. Notwithstan ding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property (Dorchester County) ................................ ............ 50,000 (AJ) Choptank River Lighthouse Museum Artifact Acquisition Project. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i ) $25,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of The Cambridge Lighthouse Foundation, Inc. for the acquisition of artifacts and replicas of artifacts and the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renov ation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of artifact exhibits at the Choptank River Lighthouse Museum. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act (Dorchester County ) ................................ ................................ .................. 25,000 Attachment C ZA03 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 285 (AK) Culler Lake Stormwater Management Project. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i ) $125,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Friends of Baker Park, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of a storm water mitiga tion system at Culler Lake. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of in kind contributions (Frederick County) . 125,000 (AL) Unified Community Connections Adult Day Habilitation Facility. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $127,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Unified Community Connections, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Unified Community Connections Adult Day Habilitation Facility. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property (Frederick County) ................................ ...... 127,000 (AM) Christian Crossing Thrift Shop. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $50,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Garrett Cooperative Ministry, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstructi on, and capital equipping of the Christian Crossing Thrift Shop. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property, in kind contributions, or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act (Garrett County) ................................ ...... 50,000 (AN) HART Animal Center. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $50,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the HART for Animals, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the HART Animal Center (Garrett County) ............. 50,000 (AO) Edgewood Community Support Center Facility Completion. Provide a grant of $50,000 to the Board of Directors of the Edgewood Community Support Center, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Edgewood Community Support Center Fa cility (Harford County) 50,000 (AP) Community Action Council Food Bank Facility. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $85,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Community Action Council of Howard County, Maryland, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Community Action Cou ncil Food Bank Facility (Howard County) ................................ ................................ ....................... 85,000 Attachment C ZA03 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 286 (AQ) Day Resource Center. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $150,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the County Executive and County Council of Howard County for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Day Resource Center (Howard County) ................................ ................................ ....................... 150,000 (AR) Head Start Program Retrofitting. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $200,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the County Executive and County Council of Howard County for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, retrofitting, and capital equipping of the Head Start Program facilities (Howard County) ................................ ......................... 200,000 (AS) Casey Community Center. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $80,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Mayor and City Council of the City of Gaithersburg for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equip ping of the Casey Community Center (Montgomery County) ................................ ................................ ............... 80,000 (AT) Homecrest House. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i ) $60,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the National Capital B’nai B’rith Assisted Housing Corporation for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equ ipping of the Homecrest House. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of in kind contributions or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act (Montgomery County) ................................ ..................... 60,000 (AU) Inter -Generational Center Expansion. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $200,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Easter Seals of Greater Washington -Baltimore Region, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction , repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Inter -Generational Center Expansion (Montgomery County) ................................ ................................ ............... 200,000 (AV) Jewish Social Service Agency Montrose Office Renovation. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $85,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Jewish Social Service Agency for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Jewish Social Service Agency Montrose Office (Montgomery County) .............. 85,000 Attachment C ZA03 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 287 (AW) Muslim Community Center. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $25,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Trustees and Board of Directors of The Muslim Community Center, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Muslim Community Center. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property, in kind c ontributions, or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act (Montgomery County) ................................ ................................ ............... 25,000 (AX) Olney Theatre Center. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $100,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Olney Theatre Center for the Arts, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Olney Theatre Center. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fun d may consist of real property or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act (Montgomery County) ................................ ................................ . 100,000 (AY) Potomac Community Recreation Center. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i ) $75,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Friends of the Potomac Community Recreation Center, Inc. and the County Executive and County Council of Montgomery County for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Potomac Community Recreation Center (Montgomery County) ... 75,000 (AZ) Potomac Community Resources Home. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $125,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Potomac Community Resources, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Potomac Community Resources Home. Notw ithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property (Montgomery County) ........ 125,000 (BA) Sandy Spring Museum. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $75,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Sandy Spring Museum, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Sandy Spring Museum. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of in kind contributions or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act (Montgomery County) ................................ ..................... 75,000 Attachment C ZA03 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 288 (BB) Sandy Spring VFD Station 40 Expansion. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $75,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Sandy Spring VFD Station 40 (Montgomery Count y)................................ ......... 75,000 (BC) Silver Spring Volunteer Fire Department Station #16. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $100,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Trustees of the Silver Spring Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Silver Spring Volunteer Fire Department Station #16 (Montgomery County) ................................ ................................ ............... 100,000 (BD) University Gardens Senior Apartments. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $100,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Korean Community Service Center of Greater Washington, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair , renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the University Gardens Senior Apartments (Montgomery County) ..... 100,000 (BE) Art Works Now Project. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $50,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Art Works Studio School, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Art Works Now facility (Prince George’s County) ................................ ................................ .......... 50,000 (BF) Bowie Boys and Girls Club Pole Barn Structure. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $100,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Bowie Boys and Girls Club, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, c onstruction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Bowie Boys and Girls Club Pole Barn Structure (Prince George’s County) ................ 100,000 (BG) Bowie Gymnasium Roof Replacement. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $65,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Mayor and City Council of the City of Bowie for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Bowie Gymnasium (Prince George’s County ) ... 65,000 Attachment C ZA03 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 289 (BH) Brentwood Town Center Project. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $50,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Brentwood for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Brentwood Town Center (Prince George’s County) ................................ ................................ .......... 50,000 (BI) District Heights Family and Youth Services Bureau Facility Project. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $150,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Mayor and City Council of the City of District Heights for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the District Heights Family and Youth Services Bureau Facility. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property or in kind contributions (Prince George’s County) ................................ ... 150,000 (BJ) Educare Resource Center. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $100,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Educare Resource Center, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Educare Resource Center. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property or in kind contributions (Prince George’s County) ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 100,000 (BK) Elizabeth Seton High School Sports Facilities Renovation. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $75,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Elizabeth Seton High School, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, ren ovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Elizabeth Seton High School, including the addition of a turf athletic field (Prince George’s County) ................................ .................... 75,000 (BL) Experience Salubria Project. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $43,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the African American Heritage Preservation Group, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping o f the Experience Salubria Project at the Potomac River Heritage Visitors Center (Prince George’s County) ................................ ................................ .......... 43,000 Attachment C ZA03 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 290 (BM) Forest Heights Town Hall Renovation. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $50,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Forest Heights for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Forest Heights Town Hall. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property, in kind contributions, or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act (Prince George’s County) ....................... 50,000 (BN) Laurel Armory -Anderson & Murphy Community Center. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $75,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Mayor and City Council of the City of Laurel for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Laurel Armory -Anderson & Murphy Community Center (Prince George’s County) ................................ ................................ .......... 75,000 (BO) Laurel Park Path System Improvements. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $75,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Mayor and City Council of the City of Laurel for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Laurel Park Path System (Prince George’s County) ................................ ................................ .......... 75,000 (BP) Olde Mill Community and Teaching Center. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $150,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Olde Mill Foundation, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, rep air, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Olde Mill Community and Teaching Center. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property, in kind contributions, or funds expended prior to the effectiv e date of this Act (Prince George’s County) ................................ ................................ .......... 150,000 (BQ) Redevelopment of 4510 41st Avenue and 4516 41st Avenue. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $100,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of North Brentwood for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the buildings at 4510 41st Avenue and 4516 41st Avenue. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fu nd may consist of real property or in kind contributions (Prince George’s County) ................................ ... 100,000 Attachment C ZA03 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 291 (BQ-1) Riverdale Welcome Center. Provide a g rant equal to the lesser of (i) $100,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the CASA de Maryland, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Riverdale Welcome Cente r (Prince George’s County) ................................ ................................ .......... 100,000 (BR) Cedar Lane Senior Living Community Project – Phase 4. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $100,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Friends of Cedar Lan e, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Cedar Lane Senior Living Community facilities. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of in kind contributions or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act (St. Mary’s County) ................................ ................................ ................... 100,000 (BS) Easton Head Start Center. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $50,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of Shore Up, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Easton Head Start Center. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act (Talbot County) ............. 50,000 (BT) Doey’s House Initiative. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $125,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Hospice of Washington County, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of a hospice fac ility called Doey’s House. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of in kind contributions (Washington County) ..................... 125,000 (BU) The Maryland Theatre. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $125,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of The Maryland Theatre Association, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of The Maryland Theatre (Washington Cou nty) ................................ ................................ ................ 125,000 (BV) YMCA of the Chesapeake. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $200,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the YMCA of the Chesapeake, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the YMCA of the Chesapeake (Wicomico County) ................................ ................................ ................... 200,000 Attachment C SECTION 1 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 292 Add the following language: (6) (a) Prior to the issuance of the bonds, unless the Maryland Historical Trust determines that the property to be assisted by a grant under Section 1(3) Items ZA00 through ZA03 of this Act is not s ignificant, is significant only as a contributing property to a historic district listed in the Maryland register of historic properties, is a type that is already adequately represented among the Trust’s existing easement properties, or is already subject to a perpetual historic preservation easement acceptable to the Trust , or conditions peculiar to the property make an easement impractical, the grantee shall grant and convey to the Maryland Historical Trust a perpetual preservation easement to the extent of its interest: (i) On the land or such portion of the land acceptable to the Trust necessary to preserve the historic setting of the capital project assisted by the grant ; and (ii) On the exterior and interior, where appropriate, of the historic structures affected by the construction or renovation project assisted by the grant . (b) If the grantee or beneficiary of the grant ho lds a lease on the land and structures, the Trust may accept an easement on the leasehold interest. (c) The easement must be in form and substance acceptable to the Trust, and the extent of the interest to be encumbered must be acceptable to the Trust, a nd any liens or encumbrances against the land or the structures must be acceptable to the Trust. (d) (i) A grantee may appeal a perpetual preservation easement determination made by the Director or the Maryland Historical Trust under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph to the Maryland Historical Trust Board of Trustees. (ii) The decision by the Maryland Historical Trust Board of Trustees shall be final and is not subject to further administrative appeal or Judicial Review. Explanation: This language narrows the scope of the historical preservation easements on the land that relates to the historic setting. The language also clarifies that the easement is limited to structures affected by the construction or renovation proj ect. The Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) currently has the authority to place an easement on portions of the interior and has done so in the past when the conditions of the building warrant a partial easement. The MHT Board of Trustees is substituted as the appeal body to hear a grantees appeal concerning an easement request because this board already serves as the appellate body relating to historic properties. The grantee already has a right of appeal from a staff decision concerning an easement reques t. The board hears easement appeals for existing easements where the staff has denied a request to alter the property or land. The board also hears appeals from decisions related to the Sustainable Communities Tax Credit program when approving the rehabi litation work. Attachment C SECTION 2 – Chapter 445 of the Acts of 2005, as amended by Chapter 639 of the Acts of 2012 and Chapter 430 of the Acts of 2013 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 293 Add the following language: Chapter 445 of the Acts of 2005, as amended by Chapter 639 of the Acts of 2012, and Chapter 430 of the Acts of 2013 Section 1(3) ZA00 MISCELLANEOUS GRANT PROGRAMS (C) Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum. Provide a grant to the Board of Directors of the Babe Ruth Birthplace Foundation, Inc. to assist in the design, construction, renovation, and equipping of improvements to the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum. Notwithst anding Section 1(7) of this Act, this grant may not terminate before June 1, [2014] 2015 (Baltimore City) ................................ ................................ ....................... 250,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to extend the termination date. Attachment C SECTION 2 – Chapter 46 of the Acts of 2006 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 294 Add the following language: Chapter 46 of the Acts of 2006 Section 1(3) ZA01 LOCAL SENATE INITIATIVES (U) Forest Park Senior Center. Provide a grant [equal to the lesser of (i)] OF $100,000 [or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, ] to the Board of Directors of The Forest Park Senior Center, Inc. for the repair, renovation, and capital equipping of the Forest Park Senior Center, located in Baltimore City, subject to a requirement that the grantee grant and convey a historic easement to the Maryland Historical Trust. [Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act ] NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 1(7) OF THIS ACT, THIS GRANT MAY NOT TERMINATE BE FORE JUNE 1, 2015 (Baltimore City) ......... 100,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to eliminate the matching fund requirement and extend the termination date. Attachment C SECTION 2 – Chapter 46 of the Acts of 2006, as amended by Chapter 430 of the Acts of 2013 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 295 Add the following language: Chapter 46 of the Acts of 2006, as amended by Chapter 430 of the Acts of 2013 Section 1(3) ZA01 LOCAL SENATE INITIATIVES (CE) White Rose Foundation Service Center. Provide a grant of $375,000 to the Board of Directors of the White Rose Foundation, Inc. for the acquisition, repair, renovation, and capital equipping of a service center for the White Rose Foundation, located in Upper Marlboro. Notwithstanding Section 1( 7) of this Act, this grant may not terminate before June 1, [2014] 2018 (Prince George’s County) ............................ 375,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to extend the termination date. Attachment C SECTION 2 – Chapter 488 of the Acts of 2007 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 296 Add the following language: ZA02 LOCAL HOUSE INITIATIVES (AY) Historic Greenbelt Theater. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $200,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Mayor and City Council of the City of Greenbelt for the construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Historic Greenbelt Theater, located in the City of Greenbelt, subject to a requirement that the grantee grant and convey a historic easement to the Maryland Historical Trust . NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 1(7) OF THIS ACT, THIS GRANT MAY NOT T ERMINATE BEFORE JUNE 1, 2015 (Prince George’s County) ................................ ................ 200,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to extend the termination date. Add the following language: ZA02 LOCAL SENATE INITIATIVES (BN) Historic Greenbelt Theater. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $100,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Mayor and City Council of the City of Greenbelt for the construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Historic Greenbelt Theater, located in the City of Greenbelt, subject to a requirement that the grantee grant and convey a historic easement to the Maryland Historical Trust . NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 1(7) OF THIS ACT, THIS GRANT MAY NOT T ERMINATE BEFORE JUNE 1, 2015 (Prince George’s County) ................................ .............. 100,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to extend the termination date. Add the following language: (BY) SMARTCO’s Computer Technology Learning Center. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $50,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of The Southern Maryland Applied Research and Technology Consortium, Inc . for planning, repair, renovation, and capital equipping of the SMARTCO’s Computer Technology Learning Center, located in Lexington Park. Attachment C SECTION 2 – Chapter 488 of the Acts of 2007 Joint Cha irmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 297 Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of in kind contributions or funds expended pr ior to the effective date of this Act . NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 1(7) OF THIS ACT, THIS GRANT MAY NOT T ERMINATE BEFORE JUNE 1, 2015 (St. Mary’s County) ................................ ................................ ................. 50,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to extend the termination date. Attachment C SECTION 2 – Chapter 488 of the Acts of 2007, as amended by Chapter 707 of the Acts of 2009 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 298 Add the following language: Chapter 488 of the Acts of 2007, as amended by Chapter 707 of the Acts of 2009 Section 1(3) ZA01 LOCAL HOUSE INITIATIVES (H) Hope House. Provide a grant of $100,000 to the Board of Directors of Addiction Recovery, Inc. for the repair, renovation, and capital equipping of Hope House, an alcohol and drug addiction residential treatment facility, located in Crownsville, subject to a requirement that the grantee provide and expend a matching fund of $50,000. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of REAL PROPERTY , in kind contributions , OR FUNDS EXPENDED PRIOR TO JUNE 1, 2007 . Notwithstanding Sectio n 1(5) of this Act, the grantee has until June 1, 2011, to present evidence that a matching fund will be provided . NOTWITHSTANDING ANY O THER PROVISION OF LAW , THIS GRANT MAY NOT T ERMINATE BEFORE JUNE 1, 2015 (Statewide) ................................ ................................ ...... 100,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to allow real property and funds expended prior to June 1, 2007, to be used to meet the matching fund requirement and extend the termination date. Attachment C SECTION 2 – Chapter 488 of the Acts of 2007, as amended by Chapte r 707 of the Acts of 2009 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 299 Add the following language: (AS) Warren Historical Site – Loving Charity Hall. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $175,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Warren Historic Site Committee, Inc. for the reconstruction, repair, renovation, construction, and capital equipping of Loving Charity Hall, located in Martinsburg, subject to a requirement that the grantee grant and convey a historic easement to the Maryland Historical Trust. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this [Acts] ACT, the matchi ng fund may consist of real property, in kind contributions, or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the grantee has until June 1, 2011, to present evidence that a matching fund will be provided . NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 1(7) OF THIS ACT, THIS GRANT MAY NOT TERMIN ATE BEFORE JUNE 1, 2016 (Montgomery County) ................................ ................................ ............. 175,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to extend the termination date. Add the following language: ZA02 LOCAL SENATE INITIATIVES (C) Hope House. Provide a grant of $100,000 to the Board of Directors of Addiction Recovery, Inc. for the repair, renovation, and capital equipping of Hope House, an alcohol and drug addiction residential treatment facility, located in Crownsville, subject to a requirement that the grantee provide and expend a matching fund of $50,000. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of REAL PROPERTY , in kind contributions , OR FUNDS EXPENDED PRIOR TO JUNE 1, 2007 . Notwithstanding Sectio n 1(5) of this Act, the grantee has until June 1, 2011, to present evidence that a matching fund will be provided . NOTWITHSTANDING ANY O THER PROVISION OF LAW , THIS GRANT MAY NOT T ERMINATE BEFORE JUNE 1, 2015 (Statewide) ................................ ................................ ....... 100,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to allow the use of real property and funds expended prior to June 1, 2007, to meet the matching fund requirements and extend the termination date. Attachment C SECTION 2 – Chapter 336 of the Acts of 2008 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 300 Add the following language: ZA01 LOCAL SENATE INITIATIVES (V) Mary Harvin Transformation Center. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $150,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of The Mary Harvin Transformation Center Development Corporation, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, DEMOLITION , construction, and reconstruction of the Mary Harvin Transformation Center, located in Baltimore City. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the mat ching fund may consist of real property, in kind contributions, or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act (Baltimore City) ................................ ................................ ......... 150,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to allow demolition as an eligible project component. Attachment C SECTION 2 – Chapter 336 of the Acts of 2008 , as amended by Chapter 707 of the Acts of 2009 and Chapter 372 of the Acts of 2010 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 301 Add the following language: Chapter 336 of the Acts of 2008, as amended by Chapter 707 of the Acts of 2009 and Chapter 372 of the Acts of 2010 Section 1(3) ZA00 MISCELLANEOUS GRANT PROGRAMS (M) Maryland Independent College and University Association – Sojourner –Douglass College – Science and Allied Health Facility. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) [$3,250,000 ] $0 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Trustees of Sojourner -Douglass College to assist in the design and construction of the expansion and renovation of a newly acquired building located at 249 N. Aisquith Street in Baltimore, subject to the requirement that the grantee provide an equal and matching fund for this purpose. Notwithstanding the pr ovisions of Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of in kind contributions or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act and the grantee must present evidence that a matching fund will be provided by June 1, 2012 (Baltimore Ci ty) ................................ ................................ ................................ ............... [3,250,000 ] 0 Explanation: This action de -authorizes a grant made through the Maryland Independent College and University Association to Sojourner -Douglass College for the design, construction, expansion, and renovation of a building to house the science and allied health programs as the college has cancelled all plans for the project, and the authorization is no longer needed. Attachment C SECTION 2 – Chapter 485 of the Acts of 2009 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 302 Add the following language: RM00 MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY (Baltimore City) (B) Campuswide Site Improvements. Provide funds to design and construct site improvements ................................ ................................ ..................... [6,321,000 ] 1,321,000 Explanation: This language de -authorizes $5 million for the construction of facilities for the women’s softball team. The project has not been able to move forward due to the lack of an agreement and lease with Baltimore City. Add the following language: Helicopter Replacement. Provide funds to acquire new helicopters to upgrade the quality of the State helicopter fleet , ACQUIRE A FLIGHT TRAINING DEVICE , AND CONSTRUCT AN AIR CREW TRAINING FACILITY (Statewide) ................................ ................................ .............. Explanation: This language a mend s the authorization of general obligation bond funds authorized in the Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2009 to purchase new helicopters to include the purchase of a flight training device and construction of an a ir crew training facility. Attachment C SECTION 2 – Chapter 483 of the Acts of 2010, as amended by Chapter 639 of the Acts of 2012 and Chapter 430 of the Acts of 2013 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 303 Add the following language: Chapter 483 of the Acts of 2010, as amended by Chapter 639 of the Acts of 2012 and Chapter 430 of the Acts of 2013 Section 1(3) ZA02 LOCAL SENATE INITIATIVES (BB) [Community Forklift Facility ] ART WORKS NOW PROJECT . Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $100,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the [Community Forklift, LLC ] BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ART WORKS STUDIO SCHOOL , INC. for the acquisition, PLANNING , DESIGN , construction, [and] repair , RENOVATION , RECONSTRUCTION , AND CAPITAL EQUIPPIN G of the [Community Forklift Facility, ] ART WORKS NOW FACILITY , located in [Edmonston. ] PRINCE GEORGE ’S COUNTY . Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the grantee has until June 1, [2014, ] 2016, to present evidence that a matching fund will be provided. Notwithstanding Section 1(7) of this Act, this grant may not terminate before June 1, [2014] 2016 (Prince George’s County) ........... 100,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to direct the funds be used to support a new project , extend the date upon which the grantee must certify availability of matching funds, and extend the termination date. Attachment C SECTION 2 – Chapter 483 of the Acts of 2010, as amended by Chapter 639 of t he Acts of 2012 and Chapter 430 of the Acts of 2013 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 304 Add the following language: ZA03 LOCAL HOUSE OF DELEGATES INITIATIVES (AZ) [Community Forklift Facility ] ART WORKS NOW PROJECT . Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $100,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the [Community Forklift, LLC ] BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ART WORKS STUDIO SCHOOL , INC. for the acquisition, PLANNING , DESIGN , construction, [and] repair , RENOVATION , RECONSTRUCTION , AND CAPITAL EQUIPPIN G of the [Community Forklift Facility ] ART WORKS NOW FACILITY , located in [Edmonston ] PRINCE GEORGE ’S COUNTY . Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the grantee has until June 1, [2014, ] 2016, to present evidence that a matching fund will be provided. Notwithstanding Section 1(7) of this Act, this grant may not terminate before June 1, [2014] 2016 (Princ e George’s County) ........... 100,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to direct the funds be used to support a new project , extend the date upon which the grantee must certify availability of matching funds, and extend the termination date. Attachment C SECTION 2 – Chapter 396 of the Acts of 2011 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 305 Add the following language: ZA00 MISCELLANEOUS GRANT PROGRAMS (T) Reece Road Community Health Center. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $250,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Trustees of the People’s Community Health Center, Inc. for the design, construction, and capital equipping of the Reece Road Community Health Center, located in Severn. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property, in kind contributions, or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act . NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 1(5) OF THIS ACT, THE GRANTEE HAS UNTIL JUNE 1, 2016, TO PRESENT EVIDENCE THAT A MATCHING FUND WILL BE PROVIDED (Anne Arundel County) ..... 250,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to extend the date upon which the grantee must certify availability of matching funds. Add the following language: ZA02 LOCAL SENATE INITIATIVES (L) Charles Carroll House. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $75,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Trustees of The Charles Carroll House of Annapolis, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Charles Carroll House, located in Annapolis. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of in kind contributions or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act . NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 1(7) OF THIS ACT, THIS GRANT MAY NOT T ERMINATE BEFORE JUNE 1, 2015 (Anne Arundel County) ................................ ................................ ........... 75,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to extend the termination date. Attachment C SECTION 2 – Chapter 396 of the Acts of 2011 Joint Chair men’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 306 Add the following language: (M) South River High School Media Center. Provide a grant [equal to the lesser of (i) $50,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, ] OF $50,000 to the Anne Arundel County Board of Education and the Board of Directors of the South River High School Community Partne rship, Inc. for the design, construction, and renovation of the South River High School Media Center, located in Edgewater. [Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property, in kind contributions, or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act ] NOTWITHSTANDING ANY O THER PROVISION OF LAW , THIS GRANT MAY NOT T ERMINATE BEFORE JUNE 1, 2015 (Anne Arundel County) ................................ ................... 50,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to eliminate the matching funds requirement and extend the termination date. Add the following language: (P) In Our House Homeless Youth Center. Provide a grant [equal to the lesser of (i) $175,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, ] OF $175,000 to the Board of Directors of Loving Arms, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of multiple homeless youth facilities , located in Baltimore City. [Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property, in kind contributions, or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act ] NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 1(7) OF THIS ACT, THIS GRANT MAY NOT TERMINATE BE FORE JUNE 1, 2015 (Baltimore City) ........ 175,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to eliminate the matching fund requirement and extend the termination date. Attachment C SECTION 2 – Chapter 396 of the Acts of 2011 Joint Chair men’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 307 Add the following language: (BO) Riverdale Park Town Hall Expansion. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $175,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Riverdale Park for the design, construction, and renovation of the River dale Park Town Hall, located in Riverdale Park . NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 1(5) OF THIS ACT, THE GRANTEE HAS UNTI L JUNE 1, 2015, TO PRESENT EVIDENCE THAT A MATC HING FUND WILL BE PR OVIDED . NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 1(7) OF THIS ACT, THIS GRANT MAY NOT TERMINATE BEFORE JUNE 1, 2015 (Prince George’s County) ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 175,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to extend the date upon which the grantee must certify availability of matching funds and extend the termination date. Add the following language: ZA03 LOCAL HOUSE OF DELEGATES INITIATIVES (R) In Our House Homeless Youth Center. Provide a grant [equal to the lesser of (i) $125,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, ] OF $125,000 to the Board of Directors of Loving Arms, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of multiple homeless youth facilities, located in Baltimore City. [Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property, in kind contributions, or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act ] NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 1(7) OF THIS ACT, THIS GRANT MAY NOT TERMINATE BE FORE JUNE 1, 2015 (Baltimore City) ........ 125,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to eliminate the matching fund requirement and extend the termination date. Attachment C SECTION 2 – Chapter 396 of the Acts of 2011 Joint Chair men’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 308 Add the following language: (AB) Girl Scouts Conowingo Water System AND POOL . Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $250,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Girl Scouts of Central Maryland, Inc. for the planning, design, construction, repair, and renovation of the waterlines and wastewater treatment system AND POOL at Camp Conowingo, located in Conowingo. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property, in kind contributions, or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act . NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 1(5) OF THIS ACT, THIS GRANT MAY NOT TERMINATE BE FORE JUNE 1, 2015 (Cecil County) ................................ ......... 250,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to expand the eligible uses of the funds and extend the termination date of the grant. Add the following language: [(AJ)] (AJ-1) The Arc of Howard County – Graeloch Home Renovation. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) [$145,000 ] $136,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of The Arc of Howard County, Inc. for the construction, renovation, and capital equipping of a home for residents with disabilities, located in Laurel. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of in kind contributions (Howard County) ................................ ... [145,000 ] 136,000 (AJ-2) THE ARC’S HOMEWOOD ROAD RENOVATION . PROVIDE A GRANT EQUAL TO THE L ESSER OF (I) $9,000 OR (II) THE AMOUNT OF THE MATCHI NG FUND PROVIDED , TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ARC OF HOWARD COUNTY , INC. FOR THE PLANNING , DESIGN , CONSTRUCTION , REPAIR , RENOVATION , RECONSTRUCTION , AND CAPITAL EQUIPPIN G OF THE HOMEWOOD ROAD FACILITY . NOTWITHS TANDING SECTION 1(5) OF THIS ACT, THE MATCHING FUND MA Y CONSIST OF IN KIND CONTRIBUT IONS . NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 1(5) OF THIS ACT, THE GRANTEE HAS UNTI L JUNE 1, 2015, TO PRESENT EVIDENCE THA T A MATCHING FUND WI LL BE PROVIDED . NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 1(7) OF THIS ACT, THIS GRANT MAY NOT T ERMINATE BEFORE JUNE 1, 2015 (HOWARD COUNTY ) ................................ ................................ ....... 9,000 Attachment C SECTION 2 – Chapter 396 of the Acts of 2011 Joint Chair men’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 309 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to reduce the total State grant funds for a project and redirect those funds to a new project. Add the following language: (BE) Riverdale Park Town Hall Expansion. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $100,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Riverdale Park for the design, construction, and renovation of the Riverdale Park Town Hall, located in Riverdale Park . NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 1(5) OF THIS ACT, THE GRANTEE HAS UNTI L JUNE 1, 2015, TO PRESENT EVIDENCE THAT A MATC HING FUND WILL BE PR OVIDED . NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 1(7) OF THIS ACT, THIS GRANT MAY NOT TERMINATE BE FORE JUNE 1, 2015 (Prince George’s County) ................................ ................................ ................................ 100,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to extend the termination date and to present evidence that a matching fund will be provided . Attachment C SECTION 2 – Chapter 396 of the Acts of 2011, as amended by Chapter 430 of the Acts of 2013 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 310 Add the following language: Chapter 396 of the Acts of 2011, as amended by Chapter 430 of the Acts of 2013 Section 1(3) ZA02 LOCAL SENATE INITIATIVES (R) Mary Harvin Transformation Center. Provide a grant [equal to the lesser of (i) $125,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, ] OF $125,000 to the Board of Directors of the Mary Harvin Transformation Center Development Corporation, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, DEMOLITION , and construction of the Mary Harvin Transformation Center, located in Baltimore City , SUBJECT TO A REQUIRE MENT THAT THE GRANTEE PROVIDE AND EXPEND A MATCHING FU ND OF $70,000 . Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property, in kind contributions, or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the grantee has until June 1, [2014, ] 2015, to present evidence that a matching fund will be provided . NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 1(7) OF THIS ACT, THIS GRANT MAY NOT TERMIN ATE BEFORE JUNE 1, 2015 (Baltimore City) ................................ ................................ ...................... 125,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to allow demolition as an eligible project component, reduce the matching fund requirement , extend the date upon which the grantee must certify availability of matching funds, and extend the termination date. Attachment C SECTION 2 – Chapter 396 of the Acts of 2011, as amended by Chapter 430 of the Acts of 2013 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 311 Add the following language: (AD) Todd’s Inheritance. Provide a grant of $175,000 to the [County Executive and County Council of Baltimore County ] BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TODD’S INHERITANCE HISTORIC SITE, INC. for the renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of Todd’s Inheritance, located in Edgemere. Notwithstanding Section 1(7) of this Act, this grant may not terminate before June 1, 2015 (Baltimore County) ................................ ................................ .................. 175,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to correct the name of the grantee. Add the following language: (BJ) Capitol Heights Seat Pleasant Boys and Girls Club Initiative. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $25,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Prince George’s County Boys and Girls Club, Inc. , THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF PRINCE GEORGE ’S COUNTY , AND THE MARYLAND –NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION for the acquisition, plannin g, design, construction, renovation, and capital equipping of the scoreboard, signs, [and stands for the Capitol Heights and Seat Pleasant Boys and Girls Club field, ] STANDS , GYM FLOOR , AND SPORTS FIELDS FO R THE CAPITOL HEIGHTS SEAT PLEASANT BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB, INC. located in Prince George’s County. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property, in kind contributions, or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the grantee has until June 1, [2014] 2016, to present evidence that a matching fund will be provided . NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 1(7) OF THIS ACT, THIS GRANT MAY NOT TERMINATE BE FORE JUNE 1, 2016 (Prince George’s County) ................................ ................................ ......... 25,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to change the name of the grantee, add project components, extend the date upon which the grantee must certify availability of matching funds, and extend the termination date. Attachment C SECTION 2 – Chapter 396 of the Acts of 2011, as amended by Chapter 430 of the Acts of 2013 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 312 Add the following language: ZA03 LOCAL HOUSE OF DELEGATES INITIATIVES (AW) Capitol Heights Seat Pleasant Boys and Girls Club Initiative. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $75,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Prince George’s County Boys and Girls Club, Inc. , THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF PRINCE GEORGE ’S COUNTY , AND THE MARYLAND –NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, renovation, and capital equipping of the scoreboard, signs, [and stands for the Capitol Heights and Seat Pleasant Boys and Girls Club field, ] STANDS , GYM FLOOR , AND SPORTS FIELDS FO R THE CAPITOL HEIGHTS SEAT PLEASANT BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB, INC. located in Prince George’s County. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property, in kind contributions, or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the grantee has until June 1, [2014] 2016, to present evidence that a matching fund will be provided . NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 1(7) OF THIS ACT, THIS GRANT MAY NOT TERMINATE BE FORE JUNE 1, 2016 (Prince George’s County) ................................ ................................ ......... 75,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to change the name of the grantee, add project components, extend the date upon which the grantee must certify availability of matching funds, and extend the termination date. Attachment C SECTION 2 – Chapter 444 of the Acts of 2012 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 313 Add the following language: RB24 TOWSON UNIVERSITY (Baltimore County) (B) [Smith Hall Expansion and Renovation ] NEW SCIENCE FACILITY . Provide funds to begin design of the [expansion and renovation of Smith Hall ] NEW SCIENCE FACILITY ................................ ................... 5,700,000 Explanation: This language a mends the 2012 authorization to allow design funds for the Smith Hall Expansion and Renovation project to be used for the design of the New Science Facility. Add the following language: Helicopter Replacement. Provide funds to acquire new helicopters to upgrade the quality of the State helicopter fleet , ACQUIRE A FLIGHT TRAINING DEVICE , AND CONSTRUCT AN AIR CREW TRAINING FACILITY (Statewide) ................................ ................................ .............. Explanation: This language a mend s the authorization of general obligation bond funds in the Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2012 authorized to purchase new helicopters to include the purchase of a flight training device and construction of an air crew training facility. Add the following language: ZA00 MISCELLANEOUS GRANT PROGRAM (A) Alice Ferguson Foundation – Potomac Watershed Study Center. Provide a grant to the Board of Directors of the Alice Ferguson Foundation, Inc. for the construction of the Potomac Watershed Study Center [, subject to the requirement that the grantee provide an equal and matching fund for this purpose. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act ] (Prince George’s County) ................................ ................................ ......... 1,700,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to eliminate the matching fund requirement. Attachment C SECTION 2 – Chapter 444 of the Acts of 2012 Joint Cha irmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 314 Add the following language: ZA00 MISCELLANEOUS GRANT PROGRAMS (D) Baltimore City Convention Center. Provide a grant to the Maryland Stadium Authority to assist in the preliminary design of an expansion to the Baltimore City Convention Center, provided that no funds may be expended until a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Department of Budget and Management, the City of Baltimore, and the private developer is submitted to the budget committees and the Legislative Policy Committee . The MOU shall include preliminary agreements between the parties regarding the management and ownership structure of the convention center complex project, including the proposed hotel and arena. The MOU shall also include the preliminary financial commitments of each party and preliminary expectations for the cost –sharing between the State and City of Baltimore. The budget committees and the Legislative Policy Committee shall have 45 days from the receipt of the MOU to review and comment (Baltimore City) ................................ ................................ ............... [2,500,000 ] 0 Explanation: This de -authorizes funds authorized in the Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2012 for preliminary design of an expansion to the Baltimore City Convention Center. The authorization was restricted pending an MOU between the Department of Budget a nd Management, Baltimore City, and the private developer, which after two years has not been executed. Add the following language: ZA02 LOCAL SENATE INITIATIVES (Statewide) (H) Deale Elementary School Technology Enhancement Project. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $23,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Education of Anne Arundel County for the design, construction, repair, [and] renovation , AND CAPITAL EQUIPPING of the Deale Elementary School Techn ology Enhancement Project, located in Deale . NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 1(5) OF THIS ACT, THE GRANTEE HAS UNTI L JUNE 1, 2015, TO PRESENT EVIDENCE THAT A MATCHING FUND WILL BE PROVIDED (Anne Arundel County) ................................ ........ 23,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to allow equipment as an eligible project Attachment C SECTION 2 – Chapter 444 of the Acts of 2012 Joint Cha irmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 315 component and extend the date upon which the grantee must certify availability of matching funds. Add the following language: (P) Community Resource Center. Provide a grant [equal to the lesser of (i)] OF $175,000 [or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, ] to the Board of Directors of L.A.M.B., Inc. for the planning, design, construction, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Comm unity Resource Center, located in Baltimore [. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property, in kind contributions, or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act ] (Baltimore City) ................................ ................................ ........ 175,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to eliminate the matching fund requirement. Add the following language: (V) Mt. Lebanon CDC Community Center and Gymnasium. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $50,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Mt. Lebanon Community Development Corp. for the planning, design, and construction of the Mt. Lebanon CDC Community Center and Gymnasium, located in Baltimore. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act . NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 1(5) OF THIS ACT, THE GRANTEE HAS UNTI L JUNE 1, 2016, TO PRESENT EVIDENCE THAT A MATC HING FUND WILL BE PR OVIDED (Baltimore C ity) ................................ ................................ ........................ 50,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to extend the date upon which the grantee must certify the availability of matching funds. Attachment C SECTION 2 – Chapter 444 of the Acts of 2012 Joint Cha irmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 316 Add the following language: (W) PMO Community Youth Center. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $125,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of Payne Memorial Outreach, Inc. for the design, construction, renovation, and reconstruction of the Payne Memorial Outreach C ommunity Youth Center, located in Baltimore City. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of REAL PROPERTY OR in kind contributions . NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 1(5) OF THIS ACT, THE GRANTEE HAS UNTIL JUNE 1, 2016, TO PRESENT EV IDENCE THAT A MATCHING FUND WILL B E PROVIDED . NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 1(7) OF THIS ACT, THIS GRANT MAY NOT T ERMINATE BEFORE JUNE 1, 2016 (Baltimore City) ................................ ................ 125,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to add real property as a source of matching funds , extend the date upon which the grantee must certify the availability of its match , and extend the termination date . Add the following language: (AR) Supported Living Facility. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $130,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Supported Living, Inc. for the planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, and capita l equipping, including replacing the HVAC system, of the Supported Living Facility, located in Columbia . NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 1(5) OF THIS ACT, THE GRANTEE HAS UNTI L JUNE 1, 2016, TO PRESENT EVIDENCE THA T A MATCHING FUND WI LL BE PROVIDED . NOTWITHSTANDI NG SECTION 1(7) OF THIS ACT, THIS GRANT MAY NOT T ERMINATE BEFORE JUNE 1, 2016 (Howard County) ................................ ................................ ...................... 130,000 Explanation: This language extends the date upon which the grantee must certify the availability of matching funds and extends the termination date. Add the following language: (BE) Family Crisis Center Security System. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $70,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Family Crisis Center of Attachment C SECTION 2 – Chapter 444 of the Acts of 2012 Joint Cha irmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 317 Prince George’s County, Inc. for the acquisition, design, and capital equipping of the Family Cr isis Center Security System, located in Brentwood. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of in kind contributions . NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 1(5) OF THIS ACT, THE GRANTEE HAS UNTI L JUNE 1, 2015, TO PRESENT EVIDENCE THAT A MATCHING FUND WILL BE PROVIDED (Prince George’s County) ................................ ...... 70,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to extend the date upon which the grantee must certify the availability of matching funds. Add the following language: (BN) Southern Area Indoor Aquatic Center. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i ) $75,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Maryland –National Capital Park and Planning Commission for the design and construction of the Southern Area Indoor Aquatic Center, located in [Riverdale ] FORT WASHINGTON . NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 1(5) OF THIS ACT, THE GRANTEE HAS UNTIL JUNE 1, 2015, TO PRESENT EVIDENCE THAT A MATCHING FUND WILL B E PROVIDED (Prince George’s County) ..... 75,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to change the project location and extend the date that a matching funds must be certified. Add the following language: ZA03 LOCAL HOUSE OF DELEGATES INITIATIVES (Statewide) (Q) Mt. Lebanon CDC Community Center and Gymnasium. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $50,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Mt. Lebanon Community Development Corp. for the planning, design, and construction of the Mt. Lebanon CDC Community Center and Gymnasium, located in Baltimore City. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act . NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 1(5) OF THIS ACT, THE G RANTEE HAS UNTIL JUNE 1, 2016, TO PRESENT EVIDENCE THA T A MATCHING FUND WI LL BE PROVIDED (Baltimore City) ................................ ................................ .... 50,000 Attachment C SECTION 2 – Chapter 444 of the Acts of 2012 Joint Cha irmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 318 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to extend the date upon which the grantee must certify the availability of matching funds. Add the following language: (AY) Southern Area Indoor Aquatic Center. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $25,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Maryland –National Capital Park and Planning Commission for the design and construction of the Southern Area Indoor Aquatic Center, located in [Riverdale ] FORT WASHINGTON . NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 1(5) OF THIS ACT, THE GRANTEE HAS UNTIL JUNE 1, 2015, TO PRESENT EVIDENCE THAT A MATCHING FUND WILL B E PROVIDED (Prince George’s County) ..... 25,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to change the location of the project and extend the date upon which the grantee must present evidence of a matching fund. Attachment C SECTION 2 – Chapter 444 of the Acts of 2012, as amended by Chapter 430 of the Acts of 2013 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 319 Add the following language: Chapter 444 of the Acts of 2012, as amended by Chapter 430 of the Acts of 2013 Section 1(3) ZA02 LOCAL SENATE INITIATIVES (Statewide) (U) Miles Washington Family Support Center. Provide a grant of $175,000 to the Board of Trustees of The Miles Washington Family Support Center, Inc. for the planning, construction, repair, renovation, and capital equipping of the Miles Washington Family Support Cen ter, located in Baltimore City [, subject to a requirement that the grantee provide and expend a matching fund of $50,000, and subject to a requirement that the grantee grant and convey a historic easement to the Maryland Historical Trust ]. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act .] (Baltimore City) ................................ . 175,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to remove the matching fund requirement. Add the following language: (BB) Woodlawn Barn Visitor’s Center. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $50,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to [the Board of Trustees of the Montgomery County Parks Foundation, Inc. and] the Maryland –National Capital Park and Planning Commission for the design, construction, repair, renovation, and rehabilitation of the Woodlawn Barn Visitor’s Center, including the construction and installation of interpretive program exhibits, located in Silver Spring, subject to a requirement that the grantee grant and convey a historic easement to the Maryland Historical Trust. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real p roperty, in kind contributions, or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act BUT AFTER JUNE 1, 2010. NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 1(5) OF THIS ACT, THE GRANTEE HAS UNTI L JUNE 1, 2016, TO PRESENT EVIDENCE THAT A MATCHING FUND WILL BE PROVIDED . NOTWI THSTANDING SECTION 1(7) OF THIS ACT, THIS GRANT MAY NOT T ERMINATE BEFORE DECEMBER 1, 2017 (Montgomery County) ................................ .......... 50,000 Attachment C SECTION 2 – Chapter 444 of the Acts of 2012, as amended by Chapter 430 of the Acts of 2013 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 320 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to extend the date upon which the grantee must present evidence of a matching fund and extends the termination date. Add the following language: ZA03 LOCAL HOUSE OF DELEGATES INITIATIVES (Statewide) (D) Maryland Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs – Renovations. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $250,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Trustees of the Maryland Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs, Inc. for the planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of various boys and girls clubs, located in Maryland. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property, in kind contributions , or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act . NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 1(5) OF THIS ACT, THE GRANTEE HAS UNTIL JUNE 1, 2016, TO PRESENT EVIDENCE THAT A MATCHING FUND WILL BE PROVIDED . NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 1(6) OF THIS ACT, THE MARYLAND HISTORICAL TRUST MAY NOT REQUIRE A GRANTEE THAT RECEI VES FUNDS FROM THIS GRANT TO G RANT AND CONVEY A PE RPETUAL EASEMENT (Statewide) ................................ ................................ ............ 250,000 THE GRANT AUTHORIZED UNDER THIS ITEM SHAL L BE DISTRIBUTED AS FOLLOWS : (1) BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF HARFORD COUNTY , MD 51,000 (2) THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF WASHINGTON COUNTY , INC. 174,000 (3) THE SALVATION ARMY 25,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to extend the time upon which the grantee must present evidence of availability of matching funds and clarifies the distribution of the grant . Attachment C SECTION 2 – Chapter 444 of the Acts of 2012, as amended by Chapter 430 of the Acts of 2013 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 321 Add the following language: (AB) Heritage House. Provide a grant [equal to the lesser of (i) ] OF $100,000 [or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, ] to the Board of Directors of The African American Heritage Society of Charles County, Inc. for the repair, renovation, and reconstruction of the Heritage House, located in La Plata [. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property, in kind contributions, or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act ] (Charles County) ................................ ................................ ...................... 100,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to remove the matching fund requirement. Add the following language: (AO) Woodlawn Barn Visitor’s Center. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $250,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to [the Board of Trustees of the Montgomery County Parks Foundation, Inc. and Board of Directors of ] the Maryland –National Capital Park and Planning Commission for the design, construction, repai r, renovation, and rehabilitation of the Woodlawn Barn Visitor’s Center, including the construction and installation of interpretive program exhibits, located in Silver Spring, subject to a requirement that the grantee grant and convey a historic easement to the Maryland Historical Trust. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property, in kind contributions, or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act BUT AFTER JUNE 1, 2010. NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 1(5) OF THIS ACT, THE GRANTEE HAS UNTIL JUNE 1, 2016, TO PRESENT EVIDENCE THAT A MATCHING FUND WILL B E PROVIDED . NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 1(7) OF THIS ACT, THIS GRANT MAY NOT T ERMINATE BEFORE DECEMBER 1, 2017 (Montgomery County) ........................... 250,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to extend the date upon which the grantee must present evidence of a matching fund and extends the termination date. Attachment C SECTION 2 – Chapter 424 of the Acts of 2013 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 322 Amend the following language: DE02.02 PUBLIC SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION (Statewide) (C) Nonpublic Aging Schools Program. Provide funds to be distributed as grants to nonpublic schools in Maryland for expenditures eligible under the Aging Schools Program established in § 5 –206 of the Education Article, including school security improvements. Provided that grants may only b e provided to nonpublic schools eligible to receive Aid to Non–Public Schools R00A03.04 (for the purchase of textbooks or computer hardware and software for loan to students in eligible nonpublic schools) with a maximum amount of $35 per eligible nonpublic school student for participating schools, except that at schools where at least 20% of the students are eligible for the free or reduced price meal program there shall be a distribution of $50 per student and no individual school may receive less than $5, 000. Further provided that the funds shall be administered by the Maryland State Department of Education and the Interagency Committee on School Construction……………………………………………………………... [3,500,000 ] 3,000,000 Explanation: This action reduces the amount of general obligation bond authorizations made for the purpose of providing grants to nonpublic schools in Maryland for projects eligible under the Aging Schools Program to reflect funds that are unencumbered. Add the following language: RB24 TOWSON UNIVERSITY (Baltimore County) (B) Smith Hall Expansion and Renovation. Provide funds to design the expansion and renovation of Smith Hall ................................ ................... [3,200,000 ] 0 Explanation: This language d e-authorizes $3.2 million for design of the Smith Hall Expansion and Renovation project. Due to significant deficiencies of Smith Hall, it was determined that a new facility would be the best solution. Since $4.7 million is available from a prior authoriz ation to fund design of the project, these funds are not needed in fiscal 2015. Attachment C SECTION 2 – Chapter 424 of the Acts of 2013 Joint Cha irmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 323 Add the following language: WA01 DEPARTMENT OF STATE POLICE (Statewide) (A) Helicopter Replacement. Provide funds to acquire new helicopters to upgrade the quality of the State helicopter fleet , ACQUIRE A FLIGHT TRAINING DEVICE , AND CONSTRUCT AN AIR CREW TRAINING FACILITY , provided that $200,000 of general obligation bond funds may not be expended until the Maryland Department of Transportation, in conjunctio n with the Maryland State Police Aviation Command, has provided the budget committees with a complete cost benefit analysis of the proposals submitted for providing flight simulator training. The report shall be submitted by October 1, 2013, and the budge t committees shall have 45 days to review and comment following receipt of the report ................................ ................................ ................... 7,057,000 Explanation: This language a mend s the authorization of general obligation bond funds in the Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2013 authorized to purchase new helicopters to include the purchase of a flight training device and construction of an air crew training facility. Add the following language: (A) Alice Ferguson Foundation – Potomac Watershed Study Center. Provide a grant to the Board of Directors of the Alice Ferguson Foundation, Inc. for the construction of the Potomac Watershed Study Center [, subject to the requirement that the grantee provide an equal and matching fund for this purpose. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act ] (Prince George’s County) ................................ ................................ ......... 1,700,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to eliminate the matching fund requirement. Attachment C SECTION 2 – Chapter 424 of the Acts of 2013 Joint Cha irmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 324 Add the following language: (N) Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts. Provide a grant to the Board of Directors of the Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Inc. for the construction of improvements to the Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts[, subject to the requirement that the grantee provide an equal and matching fund for this purpose ] (Anne Arundel County) ........................ 500,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to remove the matching fund requirement. Add the following language: (AC) Adventure Sports Center International. Provide funds to the Board of County Commissioners of Garrett County for the planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Adventure Sports Center International Site, including upgrading telecommunicatio ns and building new and upgrading existing infrastructure and facilities . NOTWITHSTANDING ANY O THER PROVISION OF LAW , THE FUNDS AUTHORIZED UNDER THIS ITEM MAY BE USED FOR PRIO R ELIGIBLE EXPENDITU RES INCURRED ON OR BEFORE JUNE 1, 2013 (Garrett County) ................................ ... 1,000,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to allow prior expended funds to be used as eligible project expenditures. Add the following language: ZA02 LOCAL SENATE INITIATIVES (C) Maryland Artificial Reef Initiative. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $200,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Coastal Conservation Association , INC. for the acquisition, planning, design, and construction of artificial reefs, located in the Chesapeake Bay, Coastal Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean (Statewide) ................................ ................................ ............................... 200,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to correct the grantee name. Attachment C SECTION 2 – Chapter 424 of the Acts of 2013 Joint C hairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 325 Add the following language: (G) Mayo Civic Association Community Hall. Provide a grant [equal to the lesser of (i) ] OF $25,000 [or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, ] to the Board of Directors of the Mayo Civic Association, Inc. for the repair, rehabilitation, and maintenance of the M ayo Civic Association Community Hall AND TENNIS COURTS (Anne Arundel County) ................................ ................................ ............ 25,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to eliminate the matching fund requirement and expand the eligible uses of the funds. Add the following language: (O) Fayette Street Outreach Community Center. Provide a grant [equal to the lesser of (i) ] OF $125,000 [or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, ] to the Board of Directors of The Fayette Street Outreach Organization, Inc. for the planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Fayette Street Outreach Community Center [. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) o f this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property, in kind contributions, or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act ] (Baltimore City) ................................ ................................ ....................... 125,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to remove the matching fund requirement. Add the following language: (P) LAMB Community Resource Center. Provide a grant [equal to the lesser of (i) ] OF $125,000 [or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, ] to the Board of Directors of L.A.M.B., Inc. for the planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the LAMB Community Resource Center [. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fu nd may consist of real property, in kind contributions, or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act ] (Baltimore City) ................................ .... 125,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to remove the matching fund requirement . Attachment C SECTION 2 – Chapter 424 of the Acts of 2013 Joint C hairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 326 Add the following language: (AC) Dundalk Youth Services Arts Center. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $125,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Dundalk Youth Services Center, Inc. for the planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Dundalk Youth Services Arts Center. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of REAL PROPE RTY OR in kind contributions (Baltimore County) ................................ ................................ .................. 125,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to allow the use of real property as a matching fund. Add the following language: (BA) Pyramid Atlantic Art Center [Space at the Silver Spring Library ]. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i ) $75,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Pyramid Atlantic, Inc. for the design and construction of the Pyramid Atlantic Art Center [Space at the Silver Spring Library ]. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of th is Act, the matching fund may consist of real property (Montgomery County) ................................ ................................ ............. 75,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to change the name and location of the project. Add the following language: ZA03 LOCAL HOUSE OF DELEGATES INITIATIVES (G) Southern Middle School and Southern High School Improvements. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i) $100,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Education of Anne Arundel County for the acquisition, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of Southern Middle School and Southern High School, including installing emergency generators . NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 1(5) OF THIS ACT, THE GRANTEE HAS UNTIL JUNE 1, 2016, TO PRESENT EVIDENCE THAT A MATCHING FUND WILL BE PROVIDED (Anne Arundel County) ..... 100,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to extend the time the grantee needs to provide evidence of a matching fund. Attachment C SECTION 2 – Chapter 424 of the Acts of 2013 Joint Cha irmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 327 Add the following language: (I) Fayette Street Outreach Community Center. Provide a grant [equal to the lesser of (i) ] OF $225,000 [or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, ] to the Board of Directors of The Fayette Street Outreach Organization, Inc. for the planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Fayette Street Outreach Community Center [. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) o f this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property, in kind contributions, or funds expended prior to the effective date of this Act ] (Baltimore City) ................................ ................................ ....................... 225,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to eliminate the matching fund requirement. Add the following language: (Q) Dundalk Youth Services Arts Center. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i ) $75,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Dundalk Youth Services Center, Inc. for the planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Dundalk Youth Services Arts Center. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of REAL PROPERTY OR in kind contributions (Baltimore County) ................................ ................................ .................. 75,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to allow real property to be used to meet the matching fund requirement. Add the following language: (AM) Pyramid Atlantic Art Center [Space at the Silver Spring Library ]. Provide a grant equal to the lesser of (i ) $100,000 or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, to the Board of Directors of the Pyramid Atlantic Art Center, Inc. for the design and construction of the Pyramid Atlantic Art Center [Space at the Silver Spring Library ]. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property (Montgomery County) ................................ ....... 100,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to change the name and location of the project . Attachment C SECTION 2 – Chapter 424 of the Acts of 2013 Joint Cha irmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 328 Add the following language: (BE) Palmer Park /LANDOVER Boys & Girls Club. Provide a grant [equal to the lesser of (i) ] OF $50,000 [or (ii) the amount of the matching fund provided, ] to the Board of Directors of Palmer Park /LANDOVER Boys & Girls Club, Inc. for the construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, and capital equipping of the Palmer Park /LANDOVER Boys & Girls Club [. Notwithstanding Section 1(5) of this Act, the matching fund may consist of real property or funds expended pr ior to the effective date of this Act ] (Prince George’s County). ......................... 50,000 Explanation: This language amends a prior authorization to correct the name of the project and grantee organization and to eliminate the matching fund requirement . Attachment C SECTION 12 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 329 Add the following language: QP00 DIVISION OF PRETRIAL DETENTION AND SERVICES (Baltimore City) New Youth Detention Center. Provide funds to construct and equip a new Youth Detention Center. A renovation of the Baltimore Pre-Release Unit and the Occupational Skills Training Center and the building of an addition to house the youth charged as adult population... 12,925,000 18,350,000 Explanation: This action increases the fiscal 2016 pre -authorization for the construction of a new Youth Detention Center by $5.3 million, consistent with the project ’s cash flow needs based on the approved program modifications. Add the following language: RB22 UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK (Prince George ’s County) (A) Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center. Provide funds to design and construct the new Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center and construction of the addition for chemistry instruction and related functions ................................ ................................ ........................ 42,150,000 65,650,000 Explanation: This language a mends the fiscal 2016 pre -authorization to include the addition of chemistry instruction and increases the pre -authorization by $23.5 million to $65.7 million to account for the associated increase in cost related to expanding the Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center. Attachment C SECTION 12 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 330 Add the following language: (B) New Bioengineering Building. Provide funds to design and construct the New Bioengineering Building, provided that notwithstanding Section 6 of this Act, work may commence on this project prior to the appropriation of all funds necessary to complete this project ................... 42,200,000 Explanation: This language adds a pre -authorization for general obligation bonds for the Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan (MCCBL) of 2015, which when combined with the $5.0 million authorization in the MCCBL of 2014 and a $41.4 million pre -authoriza tion for the MCCBL of 2016 , will allow the construction contract to be approved and the con struction to commence in fiscal 2015. Add the following language: (C) University of Maryland Sports Performance and Academic Research Building. Provide funds to design a Sports Performance and Academic Research facility located at the University of Maryland, College Park .... 5,000,000 Explanation: This language adds a pre -authorization for the 2015 session to start design of a new University of Maryland Sports Performance and Academic Research facility on the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP) campus. This multi -purpose sports performance and academic research center is intended to build on efforts between UMCP and the Uni versity of Maryland, Baltimore under the M -Power initiative. Planning would provide for a sports training facility that incorporates an academic program and a joint orthopedic medicine program and facility with the University of Maryland, Baltimore Medica l School and the University of Maryland Medical System. Add the following language: RB27 COPPIN STATE UNIVERSITY (Baltimore City) (A) Percy Julian Sciences Building. Provide funds to design renovations and an addition to the Percy Julian Science Building to house the School of Business and School of Graduate Studies programs (Baltimore City) ................................ ................................ ........................ 1,200,000 Explanation: This language adds a pre -authorization for general obligation bonds for the Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2015 to fund initial design for the renovations and addition to the Percy Julian Science Building. Attachment C SECTION 12 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 331 Add the following language : (A) Langsdale Library. Provide funds to design and begin construction of the renovation Langsdale Library ................................ ............................. 3,600,000 11,600,000 Explanation: This action programs an additional $8 million in the fiscal 2016 pre -authorization due to $5.0 million being reduced in the fiscal 2015 authorization for this project at the University of Baltimore. Add the following language: (A) New Academic Commons. Provide funds to construct a new Academic Commons (Library) ................................ ................................ ................................ .......... 57,550,000 47,550,000 Explanation: This action reduces the pre -authorization for fiscal 2016 for the New Academic Commons at Salisbury University by $10 million because the funds are needed in fiscal 2015 rather than fiscal 2016. Add the following language: RB34 UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (Calvert County) (A) New Environmental Sustainability Research Laboratory. Provide funds to construct the New Environmental Sustainability Research Laboratory 758,000 Explanation: This language adds a pre -authorization of general obligation bonds for the Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan (MCCBL) of 2015, which when combined with the $10.6 million authorization in the MCCBL of 2014, will allow the construction contract to be approved and the construction to commence in fiscal 2015. Attachment C SECTION 12 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 332 Add the following language: RB36 UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF MARYLAND OFFICE (Statewide) (A) Southern Maryland Regional Higher Education Facility. Provide funds to design and construct a third building on the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center campus to provide academic, research laboratory, and business incubator facility space ................................ ............................. 5,000,000 Explanation: This language adds a pre -authorization for the 2015 session to continue the design and begin construction of a new Southern Maryland Regional Higher Education facility on the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center campus. Add the following language: RI00 MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION (Statewide) (A) Community College Facilities Grant Program. Provide funds to assist the subdivisions in the acquisition of property and in the design, construction, renovation, and equipping of local and regional community college buildings, site improvements, and facilities. The funds appropriated for this purpos e shall be administered in accordance with § 11 –105(j) of the Education Article................................................ 17,369,000 32,033,000 (1) College of Southern Maryland – Technology Infrastructure Upgrade ................................ ................................ ................. 4,454,000 (2) Harford Community College – Edgewood Hall Renovation and Expansion ................................ ................................ ................................ ......................... 4,129,000 (3) Prince George ’s Community College – Lanham Hall Renovation and Addition ................................ ................................ ........... 7,634,000 (4) Wor-Wic Community College – Academic and Administrative Building/Maner Technology Center Renovation ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................... 1,142,000 Attachment C SECTION 12 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 333 (5) Howard Community College – Science, Engineering, and Technology Building ................................ ..... 14,664,000 Explanation: This language adds a general obligation bond pre -authorization for the Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2015 for the Howard Community College – Science, Engineering, and Technology Building. Add the following language: (B) New Behavioral and Social Sciences Center. Provide funds to design, construct, and equip a new Behavioral and Social Sciences Center on the West Campus, provided that nothwithstanding Section 6 of this Act, work may commence on this project prior to the appro priation of all funds necessary to complete this project ................................ ................... 32,250,000 Explanation: This language provides a pre -authorization for the 2015 session to continue the funding for the construction of a new Behavioral and Social Sciences Center at Morgan State University. Amend the following language: (A) Infrastructure Improvement Fund. Provide funds to design, construct and equip capital improvements for State institutions. Expenditures for any of the following projects may not exceed the amount listed below by more than 7.5% without notification to the General Assembly. Funds may only be spent on the project s listed below or on previously authorized projects. Expenditure of any part of this appropriation for a previously authorized project shall also require notification to the General Assembly ................................ ................................ ..................... 5,012,000 6,012,000 (1) Rocky Gap State Park – Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements (Allegany County) ................................ ................................ ...... 1,461,000 (2) Cunningham Falls State Park – Wastewater Collection and Water Distribution System (Frederick County) ................................ .... 463,000 (3) Maryland Correctional Institution – Hagerstown – Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade (Washington County) ................................ ......... 3,088,000 Attachment C SECTION 12 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 334 (4) Charlotte Hall Veterans Home – Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements (St. Mary ’s County) ................................ ........... 1,000,000 Explanation: This action increases the fiscal 2016 $5,012, 000 general obligation bond pre-authorization for the Maryland Environmental Service by $1,000,000 to $6,012,000 in order to include funding for the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home – Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements in addition to the existing pre -authorization for the Rocky Gap State Park – Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements ($1,461,000), Cunningham Falls State Park – Wastewater Collection and Water Distribution System ($463,000), and Maryland Correctional Institution – Hagerstown – Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade ($ 3,088,000). Attachment C SECTION 13 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 335 Amend the following language: QP00 DIVISION OF PRETRIAL DETENTION AND SERVICES (Baltimore City) (A) New Youth Detention Center. Provide funds to construct and equip a new Youth Detention Center. A renovation of the Baltimore Pre-Release Unit and the Occupational Skills Training Center and the building of an addition to house the youth charged as adult population……………………………….................................................. 3,300,000 3,880,000 Explanation: This action increases the fiscal 2017 pre -authorization by $580,000, consistent with the cash flow needs of the New Youth Detention Center, based on the approved program modifications. Amend the following language: RB22 UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK (Prince George ’s County) (A) Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center. Provided the funds to design and construct the new Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center and construction of the addition for chemistry instruction and related functions ................................ ................................ ........................ 2,500,000 5,100,000 Explanation: This language amends the fiscal 2017 pre -authorization to include the addition of chemistry instruction and increases the pre -authorization by $2.6 million to $5.1 million to account for the associated increase in cost related to expanding the Edward St. John Learning and Tea ching Center. Attachment C SECTION 13 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 336 Add the following language: (B) New Bioengineering Building. Provide funds to design and construct the New Bioengineering Building, provided that notwithstanding Section 6 of this Act, work may commence on this project prior to the appropriation of all funds necessary to complete this project ................... 41,400,000 Explanation: This language adds a pre -authorization for general obligation funds for the Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan (MCCBL) of 2016, which when combined with a $5.0 million authorization in the MCCBL of 2014 and a $42.2 million pre-authorization for the MCCBL of 2015 , will allow the construction contract to be approved and the construction commence in fiscal 2015. Add the following language: RI00 MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION (Statewide) (A) Community College Facilities Grant Program. Provide funds to assist the subdivisions in the acquisition of property and in the design, construction, renovation, and equipping of local and regional community college buildings, site improvements, and facilities. The funds appropriated for this purpose shall be administered in accordance with § 11 –105(j) of the Education Article ………………………............ 6,838,000 13,052,000 (1) Prince George ’s Community College – Lanham Hall Renovation and Addition ................................ ..... 6,838,000 (2) Howard Community College – Science, Engineering, and Technology Building ................................ ..... 6,214,000 Explanation: This language adds a general obligation bond pre -authorization for the Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2015 for the Howard Community College – Science, Engineering, and Technology Building. Attachment C SECTION 13 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 337 Add the following language: RM00 MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY (Baltimore City) (A) New Behavioral and Social Sciences Center. Provide funds to construct and equip a new Behavioral and Social Science Center on the West Campus ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................. 25,550,000 Explanation: This language provides a pre -authorization for the 2016 session to continue the funding for the construction of a new Behavioral and Social Sciences Center at Morgan State University. Attachment C SECTION 14 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 338 Amend the following language: (A) Program Open Space. Provide funds for the purchase of conservation easements and acquisition of land, and to make grants to local jurisdictions for the purchase of conservation easements and acquisition of land, and development of recreational facilities. Funds appropriated for local grants shall be administered in accordance with §§ 5 -905 through 5 -906 of the Natural Resources Article ................................ .............................. 59,434,000 (1) Program Open Space – State Side – Prior Funds Replacement ................................ ........................... 29,700,000 (2) Program Open Space – Local – Prior Funds Replacement ................................ ................................ .... 29,700,000 29,734,000 Explanation: This action cures a typographical error in the fiscal 2018 pre -authorization for Program Open Space – Local prior funds replacement. Attachment C SECTION 17 Joint Chairmen’s Report – Capital Budget, April 2014 339 Add the following language: SECTION 17. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That the Maryland Historical Trust and the Board of Trustees of Goucher Co llege shall take the necessary actions to extinguish the historic preservation easement filed in the land records in July of 2013. Further provided that the Maryland Historical Trust may not require a historic preservation easement for the Baltimore Leade rship School for Young Women. Explanation: This language extinguishes an historical preservation easement between the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) and Goucher College. The language also prohibits MHT from taking a historical preservation easement for the Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women. Attachment C