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Annapolis, MD · June 2, 2025

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160 Duke Of Gloucester City of Annapolis Street Annapolis, MD 21401 Special Meeting Minutes City Council Monday, June 2, 2025 10:00 AM Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr. City Council Chambers Special Meeting - Budget Call To Order Mayor Buckley called the Special Meeting to order to 10:00 am. Invocation Given by Alderman Savidge. Pledge of Allegiance Led by Mayor Buckley. Roll Call Tonight's roll call began with Alderwoman Finlayson. Present: 9 - Mayor Buckley, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay, Alderman Savidge and Alderman Arnett Approval of Agenda Alderman Huntley moved to approve the agenda. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. LEGISLATIVE ACTION SECOND READERS Resolutions City of Annapolis Page 1 City Council Special Meeting Minutes June 2, 2025 R-20-25 FY 2026 Annual Fees Schedule - For the purpose of specifying fees that will be charged for the use of City services for Fiscal Year 2026; and providing an effective date. Sponsors: Buckley Attachments: R-20-25 First Reader R-20-25 Fiscal Impact Note R-20-25 Proposed FY 2026 Fees Schedule Amendments Council 6.2.25 R-20-25 Final Amendments for FY 2026 Budget Bills R-20-25 Signed (color) R-20-25 Signed (b&w) R-20-25 Final Fees Schedule FY26 Alderman Savidge moved to adopt R-20-25 on second reader. Seconded. Acting City Manager Buckland, Finance Director Moran and Budget Manager Trudeau was present and answered questions from the council. Alderman Schandelmeier moved to amend.R-20-25 as follows: Amendment #1: Code Reference Type of Fee Amount of Fee 21.56.040 Application for a certificate of approval from the historic preservation commission based on cost of work: Certificate of Approval—"After the Fact" Public Hearing Application and STRIKE "1% of estimated costs; minimum of $50.00; maximum of $2,000.00" 1.5% of estimated cost; minimum of $350.00; maximum of $5,000.00 Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Arnett moved to amend R-20-25 as follows: AMENDMENT NO. 2 Code Section - Type of Fee - Amount of Fee 21.56.040 - Application for a certificate of approval from the historic preservation commission based on cost of work: Certificate of approval—Administrative application STRIKE "1% of estimated cost; minimum of $35.00; maximum of $500.00." - 1% of estimated cost; minimum of STRIKE " $250.00" 50.00; maximum of $5,000.00. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. City of Annapolis Page 2 City Council Special Meeting Minutes June 2, 2025 We will POSTPONE further action on R-20-25, until the Regular Meeting scheduled for Monday, June 9, 2025. R-21-25 FY 2026 Fines Schedule - For the purpose of specifying fines that will be charged for Fiscal Year 2026; and providing an effective date. Sponsors: Buckley Attachments: R-21-25 First Reader R-21-25 Fiscal Impact Note R-21-25 Proposed FY 2026 Fines Schedule Amendments Council 6.2.25 R-21-25 Final Amendments for FY 2026 Budget Bills R-21-25 Signed (color) R-21-25 Signed (b&w) R-21-25 Final Fines Schedule FY26 Alderman Gay moved to adopt R-21-25 on second reader. Seconded. Finance Director Moran and Budget Manager Trudeau was present and answered questions from the council. Alderman Schandelmeier moved to amend R-21-25 as follows: Amendment #1: Code Reference Description - Fine for Initial Offense - Fine for Repeat or Continuous Violations 14.04.050.B Single-Family Residential - Sidewalk maintenance by abutting owner STRIKE "$100.00" 200.00 per day STRIKE "$100.00" 200.00 per day Commercial - Sidewalk maintenance by abutting owner $500.00 per day $500.00 per day Multi-Family Residential - Sidewalk maintenance by abutting owner $1,000.00 per day $1,000.00 per day. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Savidge and Alderman Arnett Nay: 3 - Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman Finlayson and Alderman Gay Absent: 1 - Alderwoman Pindell Charles City of Annapolis Page 3 City Council Special Meeting Minutes June 2, 2025 Finance Director Moran and Budget Manager Trudeau was present and answered questions from the council. Alderman Schandelmeier moved to amend R-21-25 as follows: Amendment: #2: Code Reference - Description - Fine for Initial Offense Fine for Repeat or Continuous Violations 17.05.110 Commencing work without approval - STRIKE "$200.00" 1,000.00 per day - STRIKE "$1,000.00" 5,000.00 per day Unapproved construction - STRIKE '$200.00" 1,000.00 per day - STRIKE "$1,000.00" 5,000.00 per day STRIKE "Unapproved Full or Partial Demolition of a Structure" AND "$5,000.00 per day" "$10,000.00 per day". Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Budget Manager Trudeau was present and answered questions from the council. Alderman Arnett moved to amend R-21-25 as follows: Amendment #3: Code Reference - Description - Fine for Initial Offense - Fine for Repeat or Continuous Violations 7.12.100.C - Public consumption and possession - Not to exceed $500.00 STRIKE "or imprisonment for not to exceed 90 days or both" Not to exceed $500.00 STRIKE "or imprisonment for not to exceed 90 days or both". Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Budget Manager Trudeau was present and answered questions from the council. Alderman Savidge moved to amend R-21-25 as follows: Amendment #4: Code Reference - Description Fine for Initial Offense Fine for Repeat or Continuous Violations 7.12.100.C - Public consumption and possession - Not to exceed STRIKE "$500.00" 100.00 STRIKE "or imprisonment for not to exceed 90 days or both" Not to exceed $500.00 STRIKE "or imprisonment for not to exceed 90 days or both" .Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. City of Annapolis Page 4 City Council Special Meeting Minutes June 2, 2025 Budget Manager Trudeau and Transportation Director Moore were present and answered questions from the council. Alderman Schandelmeier moved to amend R-21-25 as follows: Amendment #5: Code Reference - Description - Fine for Initial Offense - Fine for Repeat or Continuous Violations 12.24.130 - Parking at expired meter - $50.00 - $50.00 Off-Street Parking at expired meter $25.00 Off-street parking violation plus $5.25 processing fee, and cost of hourly parking session $25.00 Off-street parking violation plus $5.25 processing fee, and cost of hourly parking session. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Mayor Buckley, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier and Alderman Gay Nay: 1 - Alderman Savidge Absent: 1 - Alderwoman Pindell Charles Abstain: 1 - Alderman Arnett We will POSTPONE further action on R-21-25, until the Regular Meeting scheduled for Monday, June 9, 2025. City of Annapolis Page 5 City Council Special Meeting Minutes June 2, 2025 R-26-25 FY 2026 Position Classifications and Pay Plan For the purpose of approving the Fiscal Year 2026 annual position classifications and pay plan; and specifying an effective date. Sponsors: Buckley Attachments: R-26-25 First Reader R-26-25 FY26 AFSCME Scale R-26-25 FY26 Fire Scale through F18 R-26-25 FY26 Police Scale through P18 R-26-25 FY26 Nonrepresented Pay Scale R-26-25 FY26 Executive Pay Scale R-26-25 Fiscal Impact Note R-26-25 Staffing Impact Report R-26-25 Staff Report R-26-25 Signed (color) R-26-25 Signed (b&w) Alderwoman O'Neill moved to adopt R-26-25 on second reader. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Mayor Buckley, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay, Alderman Savidge and Alderman Arnett Absent: 1 - Alderwoman Pindell Charles Ordinances City of Annapolis Page 6 City Council Special Meeting Minutes June 2, 2025 O-10-25 Annual Budget and Appropriation and Property Tax Levy - For the purpose of adopting the City Budget, comprising the Annual Operating Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, the Capital Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, the Capital Improvement Program for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2027, June 30, 2028, June 30, 2029, June 30, 2030, and June 30, 2031; appropriating funds for all expenditures for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026; levying and imposing a property tax for the use of the City of Annapolis for the taxable year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026; and fixing the rate of the City property tax for the taxable year. Sponsors: Buckley Attachments: O-10-25 First Reader O-10-25 Fiscal Impact Note O-10-25 Appendix A O-10-25 Appendix B O-10-25 Appendix C O-10-25 Appendix D O-10-25 Appendix E O-10-25 Staff Report to Planning Commission with Attachments O-10-25 Planning Commission Findings O-10-25 Financial Advisory Commission Opinion on FY26 Budget Amendments Council 6.2.25 O-10-25 Amendment 61 - Buckley (Balancing Amendment) O-10-25 Final Amendments for FY 2026 Budget Bills O-10-25 FINAL FY2026 Annual Budget O-10-25 Signed (color) O-10-25 Signed (b&w) Alderman Schandelmeier moved to adopt O-10-25 on second reader. Seconded. Alderman Huntley moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: Amendment #1: In Appendix A, strike lines 224 through 229; in line 230, strike “8,517,500”, and substitute “7,544,200”; in line 44, insert a line, in line 45, insert Harbormaster, Salaries and Benefits $711,100, Contract Services 202,400, Supplies and Other Costs 41,500, Capital Outlay 18,300, Total Division 973,300, and renumber the proceeding sections. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. City of Annapolis Page 7 City Council Special Meeting Minutes June 2, 2025 Alderman Schandelmeier moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: Amendment #2: In Appendix A, in line 96 strike “5,245,100”, and substitute “5,238,570”.Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Huntley moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: Amendment #3: In Appendix A, in line 110, strike “26,546,600”, and substitute “26,746,600”; and In Appendix C, in line 15, strike “3,089,300”, and substitute “3,289,300”. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Huntley moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: Amendment #4: On page 2, in line 4, strike “267,300” and substitute “278,200”; in line 8, strike “267,300” and substitute “278,200”; and In Appendix C, in lines 24, strike “267,300” and substitute “278,200”; and in line 25, strike “267,300” and substitute “278,200.” Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Gay moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: Amendment #5: In Appendix A, in line 85, strike “90,500”, and substitute “115,500”; and In Appendix C, in line 15, strike “3,089,300”, and substitute “3,114,300”. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderwoman O'Neill moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: Amendment #6: In Appendix A, in line 84, strike “501,800”, and substitute “516,800”; and In Appendix C, in line 15, strike “3,089,300”, and substitute “3,104,300”. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Huntley moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: Amendment #7: In Appendix D, insert the revised project sheets for page 72, 73, and 74. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Schandelmeier moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: Amendment #8: In Appendix D, insert the revised project sheet for page 58. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. City of Annapolis Page 8 City Council Special Meeting Minutes June 2, 2025 Alderwoman O'Neill moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: Amendment #9: On page 2, after line 36, add SECTION 8: AND BE IT FURTHER ESTABLISHED AND ORDAINED BY THE ANNAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL THAT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $220,800 ARE APPROPRIATED FOR THE SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY FUND DURING THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES A. SUPPLIES AND OTHER COSTS $25,800, B. INTERFUND TRANSFERS $195,000 and renumber the proceeding sections. In Appendix C, in line 8, strike “484,000”, and replace “289,000”, and in line 12, strike “6,419,800”, and replace “6,614,800”, and after line 40, add Sustainable Mobility Fund, Revenues $220,800, Fund Balance Appropriated $0, and Total Revenues and Fund Balance Appropriated $220,800 and renumber the preceding sections. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Arnett moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: Amendment #10: On page 6, in line 10, strike “210,000”, and substitute “0”; and In Appendix D, insert the revised project sheet for page 40. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Arnett moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: Amendment #11: In Appendix A, in line 27, strike “180,000”, and substitute “380,000”; and In Appendix C, in line 15, strike “3,089,300”, and substitute “3,289,300”. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Huntley moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: Amendment #12: In Appendix B, line 14, strike Warn and replace with “Worn” Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Arnett moved to amend.O-10-25 as follows: Amendment #13: In Appendix A, strike lines 18 through 30; in line 38, insert a line, in line 39, insert Office of Law, Salaries and Benefits $1,851,300, Contract Services 184,100, Supplies and Other Costs 126,600, Total Division 2,162,000, Total Office of Law 2,162,000, insert a line, in line 46, insert Elections, Salaries and Benefits $ 65,000, Contract Services 180,000, Supplies and Other Costs 67,100, Total Division 312,100, Total Elections 312,100, and re number the proceeding sections. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion DEFEATED by the following vote: City of Annapolis Page 9 City Council Special Meeting Minutes June 2, 2025 Aye: 4 - Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Gay, Alderman Savidge and Alderman Arnett Nay: 4 - Mayor Buckley, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill and Alderman Schandelmeier Absent: 1 - Alderwoman Pindell Charles Alderman Huntley moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: Amendment #14: In Appendix A, in line 12, strike “1,289,900”, and substitute “1,253,300”; and in line 95, strike “300,000”, and substitute “336,600”. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderwoman O'Neill moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: Amendment #15: In Appendix A, in line 19, strike “1,851,300”, and substitute “1,751,300”; and in line 95, strike “300,000”, and substitute “400,000”. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Gay and Alderman Savidge Nay: 3 - Alderman Huntley, Alderman Schandelmeier and Alderman Arnett Absent: 1 - Alderwoman Pindell Charles Alderman Gay moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: Amendment #16: In Appendix A, in line 35, strike “208,200”, and substitute “103,200”; and In Appendix C, in line 15, strike “3,089,300”, and substitute “2,984,300”. Seconded. Alderman Schandelmeier moved to Call the Question. FAILED on voice vote. Alderman Gay moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: Amendment #16: In Appendix A, in line 35, strike “208,200”, and substitute “103,200”; and In Appendix C, in line 15, strike “3,089,300”, and substitute “2,984,300”. Seconded. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion DEFEATED by the following vote: Aye: 4 - Mayor Buckley, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman Finlayson and Alderman Gay Nay: 4 - Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Savidge and Alderman Arnett Absent: 1 - Alderwoman Pindell Charles The council recessed at 12:21 pm and reconvened at 1:02 pm. City of Annapolis Page 10 City Council Special Meeting Minutes June 2, 2025 Alderwoman Finlayson moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: Amendment #17: In Appendix A, line 92, strike “417,500”, and substitute “415,500”, and in line 95, strike “300,000”, and substitute “302,000”. See the revised community grants listing (Appendix E) Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Schandelmeier was out of the room during the vote on amendment #17. Alderman Arnett moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: .AMENDMENT NO. 18 In Appendix A, in line 110, strike “26,546,600”, and substitute “26,196,600”; and in line 112, strike “1,316,600”, and substitute “1,666,600”. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion DEFEATED by the following vote: Aye: 4 - Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Gay and Alderman Arnett Nay: 4 - Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderman Schandelmeier and Alderman Savidge Absent: 1 - Alderwoman Pindell Charles Alderman Huntley moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: AMENDMENT NO. 18A In Appendix A, in line 112, strike “1,316,600”, and substitute “1,416,600”; and In Appendix C, in line 8, strike “3,089,300”, and substitute “3,189,300”. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion DEFEATED by the following vote: Aye: 4 - Mayor Buckley, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill and Alderwoman Finlayson Nay: 4 - Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay, Alderman Savidge and Alderman Arnett Absent: 1 - Alderwoman Pindell Charles Alderman Schandelmeier moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: AMENDMENT NO. 19 In Appendix A, in line 110, strike “26,546,600”, and substitute “26,712,900”; and In Appendix C, in line 8, strike “484,000”, and substitute “650,300”. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Mayor Buckley, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier and Alderman Gay Nay: 2 - Alderman Savidge and Alderman Arnett Absent: 1 - Alderwoman Pindell Charles City of Annapolis Page 11 City Council Special Meeting Minutes June 2, 2025 Alderman Arnett moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: AMENDMENT NO. 20 In Appendix A, in line 76, strike “191,800”, and substitute “291,800”; and In Appendix C, in line 8, strike “3,089,300”, and substitute “3,189,300”. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Arnett moved to amend. O-10-25 as follows: AMENDMENT NO. 21 In Appendix A, in line 141 strike “409,750”, and substitute “243,850”, and in line 140, strike “1,128,200”, and substitute “1,294,100”. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Savidge moved to amend.O-10-25 as follows; AMENDMENT NO. 22 On page 4, in line 21, strike “2,863,250”, and substitute “2,783,250”, and in line 26, strike “869,600”, and substitute “789,600” In Appendix C, in line 87 strike “3,006,300”, and substitute “2,926,300”, and in line 88, strike “3,006,300”, and substitute “2,926,300”. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Gay moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: AMENDMENT NO. 23 In Appendix A, in line 203, strike “57,000”, and substitute “57,000”. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Gay, Alderman Savidge and Alderman Arnett Nay: 3 - Mayor Buckley, Alderman Huntley and Alderman Schandelmeier Absent: 1 - Alderwoman Pindell Charles Alderman Gay moved to amend O-10-25 as follows; AMENDMENT NO. 24 On page 5, in line 41, strike “735,000”, and substitute “535,000”, and on page 6, in line 24, strike “288,750”, and substitute “188,750”, in line 31, strike “1,214,414”, and substitute “1,014,414”; and in line 16, strike “600,000”, and substitute “1,100,000”; and In Appendix D, insert the revised project sheets for pages 13, 63, 76, and 48. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Gay moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: AMENDMENT NO. 25 In Appendix A, in line 105, strike “226,800”, and substitute “276,800”; and In Appendix C, in line 15, strike $3,089,300”, and substitute “3,139,300”. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. City of Annapolis Page 12 City Council Special Meeting Minutes June 2, 2025 Alderman Gay moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: AMENDMENT NO. 26 In Appendix A, in line 7, strike “24,000”, and substitute “64,000”; and In Appendix C, in line 15, strike “3,089,300”, and substitute “3,129,300”. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Arnett moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: AMENDMENT NO. 27, AS AMENDED In Appendix A, in line 19, strike “1,851,300”, and substitute “1,751,300”; and "in line 33, strike “1,186,700”, and substitute “1,286,700”; and in line 95, strike “300,000’, and substitute “200,000”.. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Arnett moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: AMENDMENT NO. 28 On page 4, line 15 strike “333,300”, and substitute “433,300” ; and In Appendix C, in line 15, strike “3,089,300”, and substitute “3,189,300”. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Arnett moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: AMENDMENT NO. 29 In Appendix D, insert the revised project sheet for page 73. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Schandelmeier moved to amend.O-10-25 as follows: AMENDMENT NO. 30 In Appendix D, insert the revised project sheet for page 53. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Arnett moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: AMENDMENT NO. 31 On page 4, line 15 strike “333,300”, and substitute “373,300”; and In Appendix C, in line 15, strike “3,089,300”, and substitute “3,129,300”. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Gay moved to amend o-10-25 as follows: AMENDMENT NO. 32 On page 6, after line 8, insert “Complete Streets Supplemental Funding” and “$525,000”; and In Appendix D, insert the attached project sheet after page 35. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Schandelmeier moved to amend O-10-25 as follows:: Amendment #33: In Appendix A, in line 105, strike “226,800”, and substitute “301,800”; and In Appendix C, in line 15, strike “3,089,300”, and substitute “3,164,300”. DEFEATED on voice vote. City of Annapolis Page 13 City Council Special Meeting Minutes June 2, 2025 Alderman Arnett moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: AMENDMENT NO. 34 In Appendix D, insert the revised project sheet for page 73. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Arnett moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: AMENDMENT NO. 35 In Appendix D, insert the revised project sheet for page 28. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Arnett moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: AMENDMENT NO. 36 In Appendix D, insert the revised project sheet for page 94. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Arnett moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: AMENDMENT NO. 37 In Appendix D, insert the revised project sheet for page 19. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Savidge moved to amend.O-10-25 as follows: AMENDMENT NO. 39 In Appendix D, insert the revised project sheet for page 102 Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Arnett moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: AMENDMENT NO. 40, AS AMENDED In Appendix D, insert the revised project sheet for page 24. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Savidge moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: AMENDMENT NO. 41, AS AMENDED In Appendix D, insert the revised project sheet for page 42 Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Savidge moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: AMENDMENT NO. 42 In Appendix D, insert the revised project sheet for page 48 Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. City of Annapolis Page 14 City Council Special Meeting Minutes June 2, 2025 Alderman Arnett moved to amend O-10-25 ss follows: AMENDMENT NO. 43 In Appendix A, in line 35, strike “208,200”, and substitute “308,200”. In Appendix C, in line 15, strike “3,089,300”, and substitute “3,189,300’. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Savidge moved to amend.O-10-25 as follows: AMENDMENT NO. 44, AS AMENDED In Appendix D, insert the revised project sheet for page 71 Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Savidge moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: AMENDMENT NO. 45 On page 4, line 15 strike “333,300”, and substitute “433,300”; and In Appendix C, in line 15, strike “3,089,300”, and substitute “3,189,300” Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay, Alderman Savidge and Alderman Arnett Nay: 1 - Alderman Huntley Alderman Gay moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: AMENDMENT NO. 46, AS AMENDED On page 6, after line 9, insert “Downtown Circulation Improvement” and “$300,000” “525,000”; and In Appendix D, insert the attached project sheet after page 37. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Gay moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: AMENDMENT NO. 47 In Appendix A, line 92, strike “417,500”, and substitute “418,500”; and In Appendix C, in line 15, strike “3,089,300”, and substitute “3,090,300”. See the revised community grants listing (Appendix E). Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Gay moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: AMENDMENT NO. 48 In Appendix A, line 92, strike “417,500”, and substitute “419,500” ”; and In Appendix C, in line 15, strike “3,089,300”, and substitute “3,091,300”. See the revised community grants listing (Appendix E). Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Gay moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: AMENDMENT NO. 49 In Appendix A, in line 105, strike “226,800”, and substitute “476,800”; and In Appendix C, in line 15, strike “3,089,300”, and substitute “3,339,300”. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. City of Annapolis Page 15 City Council Special Meeting Minutes June 2, 2025 Alderman Gay moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: AMENDMENT NO. 50 On page 5, in line 43, strike “797,500”, and substitute “197,500”, and on page 6, in line 15, strike “3,000,000”, and substitute “3,600,000”; and In Appendix D, insert the revised project sheets for pages 17, 47, and 48. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion DEFEATED by the following vote: Aye: 2 - Alderman Huntley and Alderman Schandelmeier Nay: 7 - Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Gay, Alderman Savidge and Alderman Arnett Alderman Schandelmeier moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: AMENDMENT NO. 51 On page 6, in line 16, strike $600,000”, and substitute “96,000”, and after line 16, insert “General Sidewalks - Brick” and “$504,000”; and In Appendix D, insert the revised project sheet for page 48 and insert the new project page after page 48. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Mayor Buckley, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay, Alderman Savidge and Alderman Arnett Abstain: 1 - Alderwoman Finlayson Alderman Gay requested his name be added as a Cosponsor of Amendment #51. Alderman Schandelmeier moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: AMENDMENT NO. 52 In Appendix A, in line 104, strike “198,300”, and substitute “203,300”, and in line 35, strike “208,200”, and substitute “213,200”, and in line 95, strike “300,000”, and substitute “290,000”. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderwoman O'Neill moved to amend. O-10-25 as follows: AMENDMENT NO. 53 In Appendix A, in line 34, strike “263,900”, and substitute “140,900”; in line 13, strike “358,800”, and substitute “481,800”. Seconded. Alderman Gay moved to Call the Question to end the debate on Amendment #53. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Mayor Buckley, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay and Alderman Arnett Nay: 3 - Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderwoman Finlayson and Alderman Savidge City of Annapolis Page 16 City Council Special Meeting Minutes June 2, 2025 Alderwoman O'Neill moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: AMENDMENT NO. 53 In Appendix A, in line 34, strike “263,900”, and substitute “140,900”; in line 13, strike “358,800”, and substitute “481,800”. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Gay moved to amend O-10-25 AS FOLLOWS: AMENDMENT NO. 54, AS AMENDED In Appendix A, in line 197, strike “109,900”, and substitute “117,400”; and in line 95, strike “300,000”, and substitute “292,500”. STRIKE "In Appendix C, in line 15, strike “3,089,300”, and substitute “3,096,800”. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Schandelmeier moved to amend o-10-25 as follows; AMENDMENT NO. 55, AS AMENDED In Appendix A, in line 42, strike “36,000”, and substitute “46,000”; and in line 95, strike “300,000”, and substitute “290,000”.STRIKE "In Appendix C, in line 15, strike “3,089,300”, and substitute “3,099,300”. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderwoman Pindell Charles moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: AMENDMENT NO. 56 In Appendix A, in line 42, strike “36,000”, and substitute “37,000”; and In Appendix C, in line 15, strike “3,089,300”, and substitute “3,090,300”. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Savidge moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: AMENDMENT NO. 57 In Appendix D, insert the revised project sheet for page 73. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Arnett moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: AMENDMENT NO. 58 In Appendix A, in line 177, strike “102,900”, and substitute “110,400”; and In Appendix C, in line 15, strike “3,089,300”, and substitute “3,096,800”. Seconded. CARRIED on voice vote. Alderman Gay moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: AMENDMENT NO. 59 In Appendix A, in line 42, strike “36,000”, and substitute “86,000”; and In Appendix C, in line 15, strike “3,089,300”, and substitute “3,139,300”. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay and Alderman Arnett Nay: 4 - Mayor Buckley, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill and Alderman Savidge City of Annapolis Page 17 City Council Special Meeting Minutes June 2, 2025 Alderwoman Finlayson moved to amend O-10-25 as follows: AMENDMENT NO. 60 In Appendix A, in line 42, strike “36,000”, and substitute “136,000”; and In Appendix C, in line 15, strike “3,089,300”, and substitute “3,189,300”. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier, Alderman Gay and Alderman Arnett Nay: 4 - Mayor Buckley, Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill and Alderman Savidge We will POSTPONE further action on O-10-25, until the Regular Meeting scheduled for Monday, June 9, 2025. Aye: 5 - Alderman Huntley, Alderwoman O'Neill, Alderwoman Finlayson, Alderman Schandelmeier and Alderman Gay Nay: 4 - Mayor Buckley, Alderwoman Pindell Charles, Alderman Savidge and Alderman Arnett ADJOURNMENT Upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted, the Special Meeting was adjourned at 7:03 pm. Regina C. Watkins-Eldridge, MMC City Clerk City of Annapolis Page 18

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City of Annapolis 160 Duke Of Gloucester Street Annapolis, MD 21401 Standing Committee Meeting Agenda - Final Monday, June 2, 2025 10:00 AM Special Meeting - Budget Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr. City Council Chambers City Council City Council Standing Committee Meeting June 2, 2025 Agenda - Final Call To Order Mayor Buckley Invocation Alderman Savidge Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Buckley Roll Call City Clerk Watkins-Eldridge Approval of Agenda LEGISLATIVE ACTION SECOND READERS Resolutions R-20-25 FY 2026 Annual Fees Schedule - For the purpose of specifying fees that will be charged for the use of City services for Fiscal Year 2026; and providing an effective date. Sponsors: Buckley Attachments: R-20-25 First Reader R-20-25 Fiscal Impact Note R-20-25 Proposed FY 2026 Fees Schedule Amendments Council 6.2.25 R-21-25 FY 2026 Fines Schedule - For the purpose of specifying fines that will be charged for Fiscal Year 2026; and providing an effective date. Sponsors: Buckley Attachments: R-21-25 First Reader R-21-25 Fiscal Impact Note R-21-25 Proposed FY 2026 Fines Schedule Amendments Council 6.2.25 Page 2 Printed on 6/2/2025 City Council Standing Committee Meeting June 2, 2025 Agenda - Final R-26-25 FY 2026 Position Classifications and Pay Plan For the purpose of approving the Fiscal Year 2026 annual position classifications and pay plan; and specifying an effective date. Sponsors: Buckley Attachments: R-26-25 First Reader R-26-25 FY26 AFSCME Scale R-26-25 FY26 Fire Scale through F18 R-26-25 FY26 Police Scale through P18 R-26-25 FY26 Nonrepresented Pay Scale R-26-25 FY26 Executive Pay Scale R-26-25 Fiscal Impact Note R-26-25 Staffing Impact Report R-26-25 Staff Report Page 3 Printed on 6/2/2025 City Council Standing Committee Meeting June 2, 2025 Agenda - Final Ordinances O-10-25 Annual Budget and Appropriation and Property Tax Levy - For the purpose of adopting the City Budget, comprising the Annual Operating Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, the Capital Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, the Capital Improvement Program for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2027, June 30, 2028, June 30, 2029, June 30, 2030, and June 30, 2031; appropriating funds for all expenditures for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026; levying and imposing a property tax for the use of the City of Annapolis for the taxable year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026; and fixing the rate of the City property tax for the taxable year. Sponsors: Buckley Attachments: O-10-25 First Reader O-10-25 Fiscal Impact Note O-10-25 Appendix A O-10-25 Appendix B O-10-25 Appendix C O-10-25 Appendix D O-10-25 Appendix E O-10-25 Staff Report to Planning Commission with Attachments O-10-25 Planning Commission Findings O-10-25 Financial Advisory Commission Opinion on FY26 Budget Amendments Council 6.2.25 ADJOURNMENT Page 4 Printed on 6/2/2025 City Council Standing Committee Meeting June 2, 2025 Agenda - Final Anyone needing reasonable accommodation to be able to participate in a public meeting held by the City of Annapolis should contact Regina Watkins-Eldridge at 410.263.7942, by MD Relay (711), or by email at cityclerk@annapolis.gov at least five days prior to the meeting date to request assistance. We encourage citizens to attend and participate in City Council Meetings. If you are unable to attend, the meetings can be viewed live on Channel 99/100 for all Comcast subscribers and on Channel 34 for Verizon customers. The meeting can also be viewed on computer and mobile devices by going to http://bit.ly/1gCd4pL during the meetings. All City Council Meetings, Work Sessions and Standing Committee Meetings are broadcast on City of Annapolis TV on Channel 99/100 for all Comcast subscribers and on Channel 34 for Verizon customers as well as Facebook Live and YouTube Live, including virtual meetings during the State of Emergency for COVID-19. The calendar can be found here: https://www.annapolis.gov/calendar.aspx CID=23,24,14,46,42,47,40,51,44,50,27,36,31,26,33,49 Next, at the appointed time, go to these web links for viewing the meetings live: http://www.youtube.com/CityofAnnapolis http://www.facebook.com/CityofAnnapolis The live stream is available about 10 minutes prior to the start of the meeting (there is a countdown clock that says the meeting is starting in...) The completed meetings are then archived on the same platforms (above) as well as on the website through the Legistar portal here: https://annapolismd.legistar.com/DepartmentDetail.aspx? ID=23680&GUID=8CC9DA25-D92A-491F-984C-946DCA0F51DE&Mode=MainBody Page 5 Printed on 6/2/2025

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