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News posted in website updates
Items posted on MCCF committee 'Current Issues' pages (most recent is listed first):
- posted 2/19/12 for Legislation (MCCF letter urging General Assembly passage of
HR720 authorizing county to create roadside solicitation permit program or ban practice)
- posted 2/19/12 for Transportation (MCCF letter urging Council approval of construction
funds in FY13 Capital Budget for Designated But Unmaintained Roads initiative)
- posted 2/12/12 for Planning & Land Use ("big box store" legislative package introduced)
- posted 2/12/12 for Planning & Land Use (pipeline list of development projects that have
been approved but are not yet built, compiled November 2011)
- posted 1/24/12 for Planning & Land Use (Council bill to exempt certain housing projects
from development impact taxes & ZTA allowing commercial kitchens in residential zones)
- posted 1/19/12 for Parks & Recreation (public meetings will be held Jan. 24 and 25 to
take comments on 2012 Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan Update)
- posted 1/19/12 for Public Safety (on 12/6/11 Council tabled teen curfew bill, Bill 25-11,
and prowling and loitering bill, Bill 35-11)
- posted 11/25/11 for Planning & Land Use (Oct. 28 Joint Letter from County Executive,
Council President and Planning Board to MD Dept. of Planning on September revised
draft of "Plan Maryland" for future state growth)
- posted 11/16/11 for Education (Superintendent Starr announced he wants the B-CC
Middle School #2 site selection process restarted)
- posted 10/31/11 for Education (on 10/28/11 Superintendent's Recommended MCPS
FY13-18 Capital Improvements Program budget was released)
- posted 10/31/11 for Planning & Land Use (on 10/27 Planning Board approved 2011
Mobility Assessment Report for transmittal to Council; 10/31 Council T&E Comm. held
worksession on the report)
- posted 10/15/11 for Environment (on 10/10/11 the Council T&E Committee received an
Update on MS4, the county's state mandated stormwater permit)
- posted 10/13/11 for Parks & Recreation and Planning & Land Use (Planning Board's
Fall 2011 Semi-Annual Report to County Council, including schedule of future Parks
Dept. and Planning Dept. work on major projects and master plans that Council
approved)
- posted 9/18/11 for Education (final report on Artificial Turf Playing Fields released)
- posted 9/13/11 for Planning & Land Use (work continues creating indicators for
county's Healthy and Sustainable Communities initiative begun in 2008)
- posted 9/13/11 for Environment (Planning Board discussed Role of Imperviousness in
Watershed Health on 9/15/11)
- posted 7/28/11 for Public Finance (MCCF urged approval of 2 collective bargaining
bills recommended by Organizational Reform Commission that support opportunities for
input by citizens as major stakeholders in outcome; Council disapproved both)
- posted 6/21/11 for Transportation (Montgomery County Parking Policy Study summary,
dated Spring 2011, is available)
Items posted on MCCF committee 'Current Issues' pages (most recent is listed first):
- posted 2/19/12 for Legislation (MCCF letter urging General Assembly passage of
HR720 authorizing county to create roadside solicitation permit program or ban practice)
- posted 2/19/12 for Transportation (MCCF letter urging Council approval of construction
funds in FY13 Capital Budget for Designated But Unmaintained Roads initiative)
- posted 2/12/12 for Planning & Land Use ("big box store" legislative package introduced)
- posted 2/12/12 for Planning & Land Use (pipeline list of development projects that have
been approved but are not yet built, compiled November 2011)
- posted 1/24/12 for Planning & Land Use (Council bill to exempt certain housing projects
from development impact taxes & ZTA allowing commercial kitchens in residential zones)
- posted 1/19/12 for Parks & Recreation (public meetings will be held Jan. 24 and 25 to
take comments on 2012 Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan Update)
- posted 1/19/12 for Public Safety (on 12/6/11 Council tabled teen curfew bill, Bill 25-11,
and prowling and loitering bill, Bill 35-11)
- posted 11/25/11 for Planning & Land Use (Oct. 28 Joint Letter from County Executive,
Council President and Planning Board to MD Dept. of Planning on September revised
draft of "Plan Maryland" for future state growth)
- posted 11/16/11 for Education (Superintendent Starr announced he wants the B-CC
Middle School #2 site selection process restarted)
- posted 10/31/11 for Education (on 10/28/11 Superintendent's Recommended MCPS
FY13-18 Capital Improvements Program budget was released)
- posted 10/31/11 for Planning & Land Use (on 10/27 Planning Board approved 2011
Mobility Assessment Report for transmittal to Council; 10/31 Council T&E Comm. held
worksession on the report)
- posted 10/15/11 for Environment (on 10/10/11 the Council T&E Committee received an
Update on MS4, the county's state mandated stormwater permit)
- posted 10/13/11 for Parks & Recreation and Planning & Land Use (Planning Board's
Fall 2011 Semi-Annual Report to County Council, including schedule of future Parks
Dept. and Planning Dept. work on major projects and master plans that Council
approved)
- posted 9/18/11 for Education (final report on Artificial Turf Playing Fields released)
- posted 9/13/11 for Planning & Land Use (work continues creating indicators for
county's Healthy and Sustainable Communities initiative begun in 2008)
- posted 9/13/11 for Environment (Planning Board discussed Role of Imperviousness in
Watershed Health on 9/15/11)
- posted 7/28/11 for Public Finance (MCCF urged approval of 2 collective bargaining
bills recommended by Organizational Reform Commission that support opportunities for
input by citizens as major stakeholders in outcome; Council disapproved both)
- posted 6/21/11 for Transportation (Montgomery County Parking Policy Study summary,
dated Spring 2011, is available)
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County signed Economic Development Agreement with Westfield Wheaton Plaza in March
In early March 2011, County Executive Isiah Leggett and Dept. of Economic Development Director
Steve Silverman signed an agreement with Westfield Corporation (aka Wheaton Plaza Regional
Shopping Center LLP)) for the county to give a $4 million Conditional Grant ($2 million in FY12 and
$2 million in FY13) for use in preparing the old Hecht's store site as location for a new Costco store,
pending Council approval of the funding in the FY12 and FY13 County Operating Budgets.
In early March 2011, County Executive Isiah Leggett and Dept. of Economic Development Director
Steve Silverman signed an agreement with Westfield Corporation (aka Wheaton Plaza Regional
Shopping Center LLP)) for the county to give a $4 million Conditional Grant ($2 million in FY12 and
$2 million in FY13) for use in preparing the old Hecht's store site as location for a new Costco store,
pending Council approval of the funding in the FY12 and FY13 County Operating Budgets.
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MCCF has a weekly column entitled the " Federation Corner" that is published in The
Montgomery Sentinel newspaper. The Sentinel comes out on Thursdays, and is available
at newsstands and in newsboxes at Metro stations throughout the county. Past columns are
archived on this website (see the 'Federation Corner columns' tab in the menu to the left).
Montgomery Sentinel newspaper. The Sentinel comes out on Thursdays, and is available
at newsstands and in newsboxes at Metro stations throughout the county. Past columns are
archived on this website (see the 'Federation Corner columns' tab in the menu to the left).
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Applicants sought for new Office of Inspector General Advisory Group
The Office of the Inspector General is seeking applicants for a new 5 to 7 member OIG Advisory
Group. Nominations must be received by March 15, 2012.
(click to view press release for further details)
The Office of the Inspector General is seeking applicants for a new 5 to 7 member OIG Advisory
Group. Nominations must be received by March 15, 2012.
(click to view press release for further details)
County Executive Leggett announces effort to streamline building and land development
On January 20, 2012, County Executive Isiah Leggett unveiled a cross agency initiative to 'green
tape' the county's development approval and building permit processes, to make it less costly and
shorten the time for developers to get approval for new construction projects.
(click to view county press release)
On January 20, 2012, County Executive Isiah Leggett unveiled a cross agency initiative to 'green
tape' the county's development approval and building permit processes, to make it less costly and
shorten the time for developers to get approval for new construction projects.
(click to view county press release)
Department of Housing and Community Affairs sought public input on Housing Policy update
DHCA sponsored two public meetings (November 30 and December 1) to hear from residents and
organizations interested in contributing to the update of the 2001 Housing Policy. For those unable to
present comments in person, DHCA accepted written comments through December 15. The
Department expects to transmit their recommended 2012 Housing Policy to the County Council in
January, after which the Council will schedule a public hearing.
(click to view November 21st DHCA press release, which includes information on submitting written
comments, or to view written comments submitted by MCCF)
DHCA sponsored two public meetings (November 30 and December 1) to hear from residents and
organizations interested in contributing to the update of the 2001 Housing Policy. For those unable to
present comments in person, DHCA accepted written comments through December 15. The
Department expects to transmit their recommended 2012 Housing Policy to the County Council in
January, after which the Council will schedule a public hearing.
(click to view November 21st DHCA press release, which includes information on submitting written
comments, or to view written comments submitted by MCCF)
School Superintendent releases proposed FY13 MCPS Operating Budget
On December 7, 2011, Superintendent Joshua Starr released his proposed MCPS Operating Budget
for FY13. The Superintendent is recommending a $2.128 billion Operating Budget for Fiscal Year
2013, a 2 percent increase ($41.4 million) over the current budget. MCPS held public hearings on
January 11 and January 18, 2012.
(Click to view proposed FY13 MCPS Operating Budget)
On December 7, 2011, Superintendent Joshua Starr released his proposed MCPS Operating Budget
for FY13. The Superintendent is recommending a $2.128 billion Operating Budget for Fiscal Year
2013, a 2 percent increase ($41.4 million) over the current budget. MCPS held public hearings on
January 11 and January 18, 2012.
(Click to view proposed FY13 MCPS Operating Budget)
County Executive sponsored 5 forums in January on County FY13 Operating Budget
Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett sponsored five budget forums throughout the County in
January 2012 to seek input from residents about Fiscal Year 2013 Operating Budget priorities.
Residents provided input in light of budget shortfalls predicted in the coming year. The County
Executive will transmit his recommended FY13 Operating Budget to the County Council on March 15.
(click to view press release on budget forums)
Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett sponsored five budget forums throughout the County in
January 2012 to seek input from residents about Fiscal Year 2013 Operating Budget priorities.
Residents provided input in light of budget shortfalls predicted in the coming year. The County
Executive will transmit his recommended FY13 Operating Budget to the County Council on March 15.
(click to view press release on budget forums)
Former Inspector General decries "Montgomery County government's culture of secrecy"
In a Washington Post Opinion piece published 9/23/11, former IG Thomas Dagley said "Montgomery
County would benefit from a cultural change that encourages residents and employees to ask tough
questions on difficult issues--and forces leaders to answer."
(click to view Washington Post Opinion piece)
In a Washington Post Opinion piece published 9/23/11, former IG Thomas Dagley said "Montgomery
County would benefit from a cultural change that encourages residents and employees to ask tough
questions on difficult issues--and forces leaders to answer."
(click to view Washington Post Opinion piece)
Inspector General claims West Germantown developers reimbursed twice for building
pumping station and water main
In a report released March 14, 2011, Inspector General Tom Dagley asserts Artery and Arcola, the
developers of subdivisions in the West Germantown Development District, were reimbursed twice for
building required water infrastructure--once by WSSC and once by the county, via issuance of a bond
to be repaid by property owners through a development district tax. (click to view IG report)
pumping station and water main
In a report released March 14, 2011, Inspector General Tom Dagley asserts Artery and Arcola, the
developers of subdivisions in the West Germantown Development District, were reimbursed twice for
building required water infrastructure--once by WSSC and once by the county, via issuance of a bond
to be repaid by property owners through a development district tax. (click to view IG report)
The February 2012 Civic Federation newsletter is now available online.
(click to view latest newsletter)
(click to view latest newsletter)