OPEN SESSION JULY 31, 2025 PAGE 4 OF 6
Upon motion by Member William H. Cox, Jr. and seconded by Member Maricela Cordova, the Members unanimously approved Contract No. MT-00211510 – On-Call Plumbing for MDTA Central Region.
UPDATE – LEGISLATIVE REPORT SUBMITTED TO THE LEGISLATURE
• Joint Chairmen’s Report Regarding the Francis Scott Key Bridge Reconstruction
Mr. Brian Wolfe provided a summary of the Joint Chairmen’s Report (JCR) regarding the Francis Scott Key Bridge Reconstruction.
Mr. Wolfe explained that during the 2025 Legislative Session, committee narrative was adopted by the budget committees that required the MDTA to prepare a JCR that provides a status update on the progress of the reconstruction efforts for the Francis Scott Key (FSK) Bridge. The language stated the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and House Appropriations Committee are interested in receiving quarterly updates on the progress of the reconstruction of the FSK Bridge. Specifically, providing updates on engineering and design, federal permitting, preconstruction efforts and construction activities. The Committees also requested updates on running totals of expenditures, availability of and projected timeframes for federal reimbursements, and any material changes to cost or schedule. He further explained that the first quarterly JCR was delivered by the due date of July 1, 2025. Future JCRs will be due October 1, 2025, January 1, 2026, and April 1, 2026. MDTA’s JCR report provided detailed updates on the status of engineering efforts, permitting coordination with federal and state agencies, and preconstruction activities such as surveys and geotechnical investigations. Expenditures as of April 2025 were also provided along with an explanation of federal reimbursements. Changes to the Phase 1 contract to include pile load tests were also identified.
UPDATE – MDTA POLICE PUBLIC SECURITY
Colonel Joseph Scott updated the MDTA Board on MDTA Police activities including recruitment efforts, improved engagement and productivity, reduction in traffic collisions, and the upcoming National Night Out.
UPDATE - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Mr. Bruce Gartner updated the Board on t his year’s America’s 911 Ride that will be held on Saturday, August 16 th starting at approximately 8:30 am at the Maryland House.
Mr. Gartner also presented Jim Loukas with the Employee of the Quarter Award for Quarter 2 of 2025. Mr. Loukas was recognized for exceptional leadership and contributions to the MDTA.
In September 2024, after the passing of MDTA’s long -time Fleet Administrator, Mr. David Sharpless, Mr. Loukas accepted additional duties and agreed to assume the Acting Fleet Administrator position. As a result, he was thrusted into numerous projects including the procurement of a replacement vessel for the MDTA Police, a significant expansion in police equipment/vehicles, coordination of over 70 replacement equipment/vehicles for the MDTA, and coordination with multiple vendors. Through his tireless work, Fleet Management continued its continuity of operations
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