Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee, April 9, 2026
Votes on CB25-2026 Responsible Pet Ownership Act, 5-0
How this board votes
The County Council approved 96% of 273 recorded land-use decisions this period. Most frequent dissent: Sydney Harrison (13 of 160 recorded votes).
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See the full board record, member by memberWhat happened
This Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee meeting was a work session with budget presentations and one legislative bill; no land-use entitlements were decided.
- Jurisdiction
- Prince George's County, MD
- Governing body
- Advisory (makes a recommendation)
- Date
- April 9, 2026
- Decisions
- 3 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Voted, 5-0
Free sample: decision 1 of 3
WSSC FY2027 Operating and Capital Budget Presentation
WSSC presented its FY2027 budget of $1.97 billion, a 7.5% increase over FY2026, comprising a 5.6% operating fund increase and a 10.5% capital fund increase (~$700 million). Based on a 5% increase in average water/sewer volumetric rates and fixed fees plus a 1% one-time revenue enhancement. System development charge proposed to increase 2.4% (tied to CPI). Includes $100 million in PAYGO, $10.6 million for customer assistance programs, and $12.8 million for smart water meter infrastructure. Staff recommended concurring with the 5% increase. No vote taken; committee requested a scenario for a 4% increase.
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
This Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee meeting was a work session with budget presentations and one legislative bill; no land-use entitlements were decided.
Key Decisions (3)
WSSC FY2027 Operating and Capital Budget Presentation
CB25-2026 Responsible Pet Ownership Act
Soil Conservation District FY2027 Budget Presentation
Development Activity (1)
Agricultural Food Security Innovation Center
Commercial
Market Signals (5)
Infrastructure
WSSC's FY2027 capital budget increases 10.5% to ~$700 million to…
Infrastructure
WSSC system development charge (impact fee on new development) increasing…
Infrastructure
Reduced federal water infrastructure funding (IIJA sunsetting in 2026, less…
Who Spoke (17)
On the record: the chair, 4 councilmembers, 6 staff members, an attorney, and a witness.
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