FY26 budget book final

WASHINGTON COUNTY APPROVED BUDGET

FY 2026

Buildings, Grounds & Facilities - Department 11910

Contact: Andrew Eshleman

Department Description/Function

This department is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the County’s buildings, facilities and grounds including 520 acres of land within Washington County’s 18 park sites.

Goals Fiscal Year 2026

 Start construction on the MLK Gymnasium renovations. This is due to the achievement of the FY2025 goal of completing the plans for the renovation.  Construct maintenance facility restrooms and storage building at Doub’s Woods Park.  Support county government facility improvement and renovations requests including the newly acquired 540 Western Maryland Parkway building.  Elevator modernization at the County Office Building and Circuit Courthouse.

Accomplishments Fiscal Year 2025

 Achieved FY2025 goal of completing the Court House chiller project.  Completed electrical service upgrade at the MLK building.  Sold the Dwyer Center Building.  Supported multiple office renovations.

Key Data

FY2023 Actual

FY2024 Actual

FY2025 Estimated

FY2026 Projected

Programs/Services Provided

520

520

520

520

Total Acres of County Land Maintained

64

64

64

64

Total Number of County Buildings Maintained

18

18

18

18

Total Number of County Parks Maintained

2024 Budget

2025 Budget

2026 Budget

Category Funding Sources

$ Change

% Change

General Fund Support

2,389,950

2,628,020

2,533,350

(94,670)

(3.60%)

Grants/Intergovernmental

0

0

0

0

0.00%

Fees/Charges

2,000

2,000

2,000

0

0.00%

Total

2,391,950

2,630,020

2,535,350

(94,670)

(3.60%)

2024 Budget

2025 Budget

2026 Budget

Program Expenditure by Category

$ Change

% Change

Wages and Benefits

2,001,960

2,217,650

2,123,150

(94,500)

(4.26%)

Operating

383,990

412,370

412,200

(170)

(0.04%)

Capital Outlay

6,000

0

0

0

0.00%

Total

2,391,950

2,630,020

2,535,350

(94,670)

(3.60%)

2026 Budget Document

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