OPEN SESSION JULY 16, 2026 PAGE TWO OF THREE
APPROVAL – CLOSED MEETING MINUTES FROM JUNE 11, 2026 MEETING Member von Paris called for the approval of the minutes from the closed meeting held on June 11, 2026. Member Dontae Carroll the motion, and Member Rosen seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. APPROVAL – CONTRACT No. MT-00211657 – EMERGENCY SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES Mr. Richard Jaramillo requested a recommendation of approval from the Finance and Administration Committee to present Contract No. MT-00211657, Emergency Snow Removal Services, to the full Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Board at its next scheduled meeting. The contract pertains to emergency snow removal services incurred from January 24, 2026 through January 31, 2026. The contract includes services for employee supervision, supplies, labor, and equipment. These services were provided at the MDTA’s I-95 Express Toll Lanes, which is a critical infrastructure that supports travel mobility along the I-95, I-895, and I-695 corridors in and around the Baltimore metropolitan areas. The services were provided during Winter Storm Fern, a declared State of Emergency. Member von Paris called for a motion to recommend approval of this item to the full MDTA Board at its next scheduled meeting. Member Ardinger made the motion, and Member Carroll seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. UPDATE - WORKFORCE AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT – LEADERSHIP INVESTMENT FOR TOMORROW (LIFT) PROGRAM Ms. Keara DeKay provided the Finance and Administration Committee with an overview of the Spring 2026 Leadership Investment for Tomorrow (LIFT) program and the results of the 2026 LIFT Alumni Event. Since the summer of 2025, a series of enhancements to the LIFT curriculum, resources, and evaluation structure have been implemented. These enhancements include new instructional modules to deepen participant learning in key leadership areas, such as Emotional Intelligence, Giving and Receiving Feedback, and Strategic Thinking. An interactive workbook supports participants with structured activities, action planning tools, and direct links to the references and resources used throughout the program. Additionally, the LIFT Alumni Event, a new initiative for 2026, was held in conjunction with the Spring 2026 cohort's first session. The LIFT Alumni Event brought participants together from all six LIFT cohorts. The Alumni Event was designed to build community among alumni, to showcase career progress, and to connect participants to additional workforce development opportunities. Participant feedback was positive.
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