Karma O'Neill

Electric-Hybrid Ferry Proposal

Unknown until RFP responses return; early operating deficits are possible and could be offset by charters, events, or the mobility fund.

Resilience Authority membership and director appointment changes

The authority has brought more than $80 million in outside funding to city and county resilience projects.

Watershed restoration / stormwater fee reform

St. Mary's largely self-funded its project; Hawkins Cove and Carr's Beach are city CIP projects, with park-side funding still to be identified.

Atlantic Menhaden Conservation

Resiliency Hub for New Harbor House and Eastport Terrace

Only $12,000 now, but full construction could cost north of $2 million, with BGE incentives and green financing being explored.

City Dock flood protection

Project reported on budget; downtown businesses face continued but reduced construction disruption.

Mooring requirements in City waters

A Staff, Staffing & Fiscal Impacts Report was prepared, but no fiscal figures were included in the agenda packet.

Leaf blower ban enforcement

Rebate funds remain available for landscaper conversions; no new appropriation identified.

Tree removal and replacement fees in the Critical Area

Unknown — the fiscal impact note was attached to the agenda but its contents are not available.

Resilience & Sustainability Program Update

Any costs to implement the climate plan weren't laid out at this informational session.

State of Spa Creek 2025 data

$4 million in federal grant money must be spent within four years, and city CIP money will cover the rest of remediation and construction.

Forest conservation rules updated to match state law

Changes to forest fund contribution and mitigation banking rules could affect development costs citywide.

Cedar Park Sidewalks stormwater shortfall

Moves $156,974 between capital accounts; no new money spent.

Street lighting and smart traffic signals

No city match required; the grants could lower long-term energy costs.

Urban tree canopy program staffing

An added urban forester position could appear as a budget request.

Urban Forester update

Forest Conservation Program Overhaul (O-16-26)

Applicants would bear modest advertising and mailing costs for notices.

Hawkins Cove harbor line change

A fiscal impact note was attached; no figures appear in the published agenda.

Eastport Peninsula Flood Mitigation