WASHINGTON COUNTY APPROVED BUDGET
FY 2026
Public Works
Contact: Andrew Eshleman
Department Description/Function
To provide administration, coordination, support and leadership for public works services and ensure high- quality maintenance of the County’s public works infrastructure in an economically and environmentally responsible manner. Provide operational guidance to the Public Works departments of the Airport, Highways, Transit, Parks and Recreation, and Buildings Grounds and Facilities.
Goals Fiscal Year 2026
Evaluate the efficiency of operation of division of departments to ensure cost effective services are provided. This is an ongoing department goal. Ensure that major capital improvement projects are designed and implemented on a timely basis. This is an ongoing goal. Submit building performance data for the State’s Building Energy Performance Standards. Support the Transit Department in grant efforts to improve facilities. Support the Airport Department in efforts to secure funding for the replacement of the Air Traffic Control Tower. Secure a long-term lease of property for North County Regional Park. Complete Park modernization project at Woodland Way Park.
Accomplishments Fiscal Year 2025
Secured grant funds for an Airport Terminal Expansion grant and completed design and bidding in an accelerated six-month period. Completed design for the renovated Sideling Hill Overlook and Picnic Area. Designed and provided project management on multiple Public Works projects including: • MLK Gymnasium • Court House HVAC • Black Rock Golf Course Learning Center • Airport NW Utilities and Airpark Sign • Fort Ritchie – UMD partnership • Regional Park Trails • Antietam Water Creek Trail • Agricultural Center Pole Barn Building Secured a new multi-year natural gas service contract.
Sideling Hill Overlook Sign creation in collaboration with Boonsboro High School
2026 Budget Document
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