Fairmount Heights reports $240,000 state grant, $412,079 net income in latest staff briefings
Fairmount Heights officials reviewed a $240,000 grant from the Maryland Department of Environment and fiscal year-end financials showing $412,079.48 in net ordinary income during a series of agenda and staff report postings between July 7 and July 15, 2026. All items were listed as agenda-only with minutes not yet published, meaning no formal council votes are recorded in the available materials.
Grant and Housing Initiatives
A staff report dated July 15, 2026, states the Prince George's Redevelopment Authority received a $240,000 grant from the Maryland Department of Environment for town projects. The same report updates the Net Zero Housing Initiative: five units have been sold, solar panels are installed, and the last unit is under contract for settlement by July 31, 2026.
The report also notes Sustainable Maryland will provide a $5,000 stipend to the town for graduate fellow Ashley Curry, and that the Prince George's County Hazard Mitigation Plan is being updated to maintain FEMA eligibility. A proposal to declare 1012 58th Avenue a historic site and create a Community Innovation & Urban Agriculture HUD is listed.
Budget and Vehicle Loan
A July 15 staff report presents actual revenue and expense figures for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. General revenue came in at $748,137.13 against a budget of $647,814.83. Net ordinary income was $412,079.48, compared with a budgeted $113,094.42.
Police department expenses totaled $126,115.20 against a budget of $35,110.60. Public Works expenses were $417,048.91 against a budget of $388,343.21. The report also lists a Ford Motor Credit vehicle loan with a balance of $18,452.77, a monthly payment of $907.42, and a payoff date of April 5, 2028.
Code Enforcement Activity
A July 14 code enforcement report lists 18 civil citations totaling $18,500, with one $1,000 citation paid. No stop work orders were issued, and 12 corrective action notices were mailed. The report also lists 6 building permits issued totaling $15,753.05, 4 business licenses issued totaling $2,302.50, and 1 rental license issued for $100.
Police Report
The Fairmount Heights Police Department's June 2026 report lists 141 total calls for service. Officer vacancies at positions #3005, #3006, and #3007 remain unfilled. Notable incidents included 2 gunshots, 3 domestic incidents, and 3 overdoses. The report includes a "Chiefs Safety Corner" section offering guidance on legal boundaries when contacting elected officials, including trespassing and harassment laws.
Council Agenda Items
A July 7 agenda lists a pre-work session with discussion items including a bond award, NetZero Phase II, the Phase II Road/Speed Hump Project, business license renewal billing dates, and alleyway access. A July 14 agenda lists a work session covering a vacant lot ordinance, NetZero Phase II, National Night Out, a backpack giveaway, and a fitness program. That agenda includes a presentation from Maryland Delegate Derrick Coley of the 24th District. A July 15 town meeting agenda contains no specific legislative items.
Coming Up
No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should check the town's official postings for any newly scheduled sessions.