Taneytown council introduces FY2027–28 budget and tax-rate ordinance, adopts CIP resolution and approves routine items
May 12, 2026 | Taneytown, Carroll County, Maryland
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The Taneytown City Council on the evening’s agenda introduced the fiscal year 2027–28 operating budget (Ordinance 07-2026) and a tax-rate ordinance (Ordinance 09-2026), adopted the capital improvement program resolution for fiscal years 2027–2032 (Resolution 2026-04), and approved a series of routine financial items and a one-year contract extension for grounds maintenance.
Council members moved and seconded to introduce the operating budget and the tax-rate ordinance; both motions carried by voice vote. Chair (S1) said the budget ordinance was being introduced “as is,” and the council proceeded to introduce the tax-rate ordinance in the same manner.
The council also introduced Ordinance 10-2026 concerning accessory dwelling units and moved Resolution 2026-04, the CIP for FY2027–32, which the council adopted by voice vote after staff noted the item had been submitted to the Planning Commission for review. City Manager Jim (S6) explained staff expects a Planning Commission recommendation at the commission’s May meeting.
On routine business, the council approved the monthly financial report and accounts payable by voice vote. The council also approved a one-year extension of the Ecker’s Lawn Service LLC contract for July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027; the chair noted this is the final allowable extension before the contract must be re-bid.
City Manager Jim (S6) provided preliminary financial snapshots tied to the budget discussion, saying that if the council approves requests to pay down two loans, restricted utility-fund cash would be “roughly $2,877,000” and offered approximate cash balances for planning purposes. He cautioned the exact payoff numbers will be provided when staff has final figures.
What happens next: the introduced ordinances will return for further readings or formal adoption at later meetings as required by City code; staff will provide exact loan payoff figures and additional budget detail ahead of final budget adoption.
Council members moved and seconded to introduce the operating budget and the tax-rate ordinance; both motions carried by voice vote. Chair (S1) said the budget ordinance was being introduced “as is,” and the council proceeded to introduce the tax-rate ordinance in the same manner.
The council also introduced Ordinance 10-2026 concerning accessory dwelling units and moved Resolution 2026-04, the CIP for FY2027–32, which the council adopted by voice vote after staff noted the item had been submitted to the Planning Commission for review. City Manager Jim (S6) explained staff expects a Planning Commission recommendation at the commission’s May meeting.
On routine business, the council approved the monthly financial report and accounts payable by voice vote. The council also approved a one-year extension of the Ecker’s Lawn Service LLC contract for July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027; the chair noted this is the final allowable extension before the contract must be re-bid.
City Manager Jim (S6) provided preliminary financial snapshots tied to the budget discussion, saying that if the council approves requests to pay down two loans, restricted utility-fund cash would be “roughly $2,877,000” and offered approximate cash balances for planning purposes. He cautioned the exact payoff numbers will be provided when staff has final figures.
What happens next: the introduced ordinances will return for further readings or formal adoption at later meetings as required by City code; staff will provide exact loan payoff figures and additional budget detail ahead of final budget adoption.
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