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Posted on: May 23, 2013

Frederick County Board President Issues Statement on Oklahoma Tornado Tragedy

5/23 - President Blaine Young of the Frederick Board of County Commissioners offered the following statement with regard to the devastating EF-5 tornado that swept through central Oklahoma on May 20th:

“On behalf of the... Read on...

Posted on: May 23, 2013

Frederick County Government Offices & Public Libraries Will Be Closed on Memorial Day

Offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, for the Memorial Day holiday. Offices will return to regularly scheduled hours on Tuesday, May 28. See the attached press release for more information and clarifications to the holiday schedule.

[Link to press release...]
Posted on: May 23, 2013

Commissioners to Take Proposal for Sale of Citizens-Montevue Facility to Public Hearing

To accommodate citizens who wish to comment on the proposal, the commissioners will hold the public hearing starting at 6 pm on Tues, June 25, at the Frederick Community College JBK Theater located at 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, Md.

[Link to press release...]
Posted on: May 22, 2013

Citizens Care & Rehabilitation Center Awarded Health Information Technology Grant

The funding will facilitate the adoption and use of health information technology to support coordinated care between the center and Frederick Memorial Hospital.

[Link to press release...]
Posted on: May 21, 2013

Commissioners Reduce Hundreds of Fees to Benefit Businesses and Citizens in Frederick County

The Board of County Commissioners announced that over 200 fees associated with doing business with Frederick County Government have been reduced or eliminated since the board was sworn into office on December 1, 2010.

[Link to press release...]
Posted on: May 20, 2013

County Ethics Commission Finds No Violation Against Commissioner Delauter

The Frederick County Ethics Commission issued Opinion 13-02 in response to a complaint against Commissioner Kirby Delauter of the Board of County Commissioners in which it found that there was no conflict of interest violation.

[Link to press release...]
Posted on: May 17, 2013

County Commissioners Move Toward Adoption of FY2014-2019 CIP and FY2014 Operating Budget

The Board of County Commissioners approved taking the FY2014 Capital Budget and FY2014-2019 Capital Improvement Program to a final vote for adoption on June 6, 2013.

[Link to press release...]
Posted on: May 17, 2013

Maryland Department of Planning Completes Review of County Growth Tier Map

The agency has completed its review of the Frederick County Tier Map adopted by the Board of County Commissioners as well as supplemental information provided from the Division of Community Development.

[Link to press release...]
Posted on: May 16, 2013

Commissioners to Consider Proposal for Sale of Citizens-Montevue Facility

The Board of County Commissioners met in closed session to consider proposals for the sale of the Citizens Care & Rehabilitation Center and the Montevue Assisted Living Facility.

[Link to press release...]
Posted on: May 15, 2013

County Proposed Budget Contains Substantial Assistance for Those in Need

The proposed FY14 budget for Frederick County contains over $36 mil. in funding for those in need, including seniors, TransIT riders, job seekers, persons seeking health services, families & children, those with disabilities and others with special needs.

[Link to press release...]
Posted on: May 10, 2013

Commissioners Welcome Continued Feedback on FY2014 Proposed Operating Budget

The Frederick Board of County Commissioners expressed appreciation to residents of all ages that attended and presented comments at a public hearing on May 7 at Urbana High School on the Frederick County Government FY2014 Proposed Operating Budget.

[Link to press release...]
Posted on: April 26, 2013

Owens Departs As Director of Division of Fire & Rescue Services

The Frederick Board of County Commissioners announced the departure of Thomas Owens as Director of the Division of Fire and Rescue Services, effective June 1, 2013. Mr. Owens served as Director since February 1, 2010.

[Link to press release...]
Posted on: April 25, 2013

Watch County Meetings & Special Programs from a Mobile Device!

Viewers may now tune in from the convenience of a mobile device by visiting www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/fcgtv and clicking on “Watch FCG TV Live.”

[Link to press release...]
Posted on: April 22, 2013

State Board of Public Works Approves Rosemont Water Project Funding

The County Commissioners expressed appreciation to the Maryland Board of Public Works for approval of the Rosemont Funding Project which will provide the residents of the Village of Rosemont with a supply of County water at or near current water rates.

[Link to press release...]
Posted on: April 19, 2013

Fact Sheet Answers Questions about Stormwater Utility Fee

The Office of Sustainability and Environmental Resources has published information to answer citizen questions about the “Stormwater Management - Watershed Protection and Restoration Program.”

[Link to fact sheet . . . ]
Posted on: April 19, 2013

County Sells Bonds to Fund Capital Projects

The Board of County Commissioners sold General Obligation Public Facilities Bonds in the amount of $31.45 million.

[Link to press release...]
Posted on: April 16, 2013

Bond Agencies Affirm Excellent Ratings for Frederick County

Major municipal rating agencies in New York City affirmed the hard work by the Frederick Board of County Commissioners to adopt a structurally balanced budget in spite of continued economic challenges facing the county.

[Link to press release...]
Posted on: April 11, 2013

Annual Water Quality Reports Now Available

Frederick County drinking water meets or surpasses standards: Consumer Confidence Reports for 2012 are now available at www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/WaterQualityReports.

[Link to press release...]