City seeks reimbursement in state budget
Gov. Larry Hogan’s fiscal 2020 budget doesn’t include the $367,000, breaking a streak of more than two decades of funding.
The governor’s office did not give an explanation for why the money was removed in the fiscal 2020 budget. The office also did not respond to a request for comment on whether the governor supports the bill.
PreviouseffortstoincreasePILOTfunding have not been successful. Former Mayor Mike Pantelides, a Republican, drafted a spreadsheet estimating about $2.6 million in expenses provided to the state. He requested a $1.25 million increase in the PILOT funding but didn’t receive it. The governor’s budget did include funding for new environmental projects in the city.
Annualized PILOT payments began in 1995 under governor Parris N. Glendening.
Funding was supposed to increase annually until it hit $417,000, but instead remained flat, according to a fiscal analysis of the bill. State records show a small grant of $90,000 in1980 for trash collection but records are incomplete.
“The city’s operating budget is $110 million,” Elfreth said during her testimony on the bill. “To go without it this year, will be quite a loss for the city.”
Busch’s sponsoring of the legislation makes it very likely the bill will reach the House of Delegates floor for a vote.
For decades, the speaker has used his influence and power to bring funding to Anne Arundel County. The Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts has been a big beneficiary, receiving millions of state dollars over the years.
Neither the House or Senate committees voted Tuesday on either version of the bill.
This isn’t unusual as committees will hold voting sessions on previously heard bills.
Once receiving a favorable vote from committee, the legislation crosses to the opposite body where additional hearings and votes will be held.
The Senate and House would have to pass the bill before it is sent to the governor. ccook@capgaznews.com
The governor’s office did not give an explanation for why the money was removed in the fiscal 2020 budget. The office also did not respond to a request for comment on whether the governor supports the bill.
PreviouseffortstoincreasePILOTfunding have not been successful. Former Mayor Mike Pantelides, a Republican, drafted a spreadsheet estimating about $2.6 million in expenses provided to the state. He requested a $1.25 million increase in the PILOT funding but didn’t receive it. The governor’s budget did include funding for new environmental projects in the city.
Annualized PILOT payments began in 1995 under governor Parris N. Glendening.
Funding was supposed to increase annually until it hit $417,000, but instead remained flat, according to a fiscal analysis of the bill. State records show a small grant of $90,000 in1980 for trash collection but records are incomplete.
“The city’s operating budget is $110 million,” Elfreth said during her testimony on the bill. “To go without it this year, will be quite a loss for the city.”
Busch’s sponsoring of the legislation makes it very likely the bill will reach the House of Delegates floor for a vote.
For decades, the speaker has used his influence and power to bring funding to Anne Arundel County. The Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts has been a big beneficiary, receiving millions of state dollars over the years.
Neither the House or Senate committees voted Tuesday on either version of the bill.
This isn’t unusual as committees will hold voting sessions on previously heard bills.
Once receiving a favorable vote from committee, the legislation crosses to the opposite body where additional hearings and votes will be held.
The Senate and House would have to pass the bill before it is sent to the governor. ccook@capgaznews.com
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