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County Executive Ball Awards Flood Mitigation Grants from ‘Safe and Sound’ Plan
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has approved 36 grant recipients for flood mitigation projects through his Ellicott City Safe and Sound Plan. The grant program was designed to enhance public safety by assisting residents with flood mitigation projects for their structures.
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04/30/2019
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Howard County receives AAA credit rating from all 3 rating agencies for 22nd year
Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced the county has again received the highest possible credit rating, AAA, from all three bond rating agencies: Fitch Ratings, Moody’s Investor Services and Standard & Poor’s. Among more than 3,000 counties in the nation, Howard is one of only 43 counties to receive a AAA rating from all agencies. The rating affirms Howard County’s ability to pay its debts and gives taxpayers the lowest possible interest when repaying bonds sold by the county.
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04/29/2019
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Executive Ball Names Bruce Gartner as New Administrator of the Office of Transportation
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today welcomed Bruce Gartner, a 20-year veteran of the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), as the county Office of Transportation’s new Administrator.
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04/29/2019
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Little Patuxent Parkway Paving Project to Begin
A Howard County construction project to mill and repave Little Patuxent Parkway between Columbia Road and Broken Land Parkway in Columbia is expected to begin on or about Sunday evening, April 28. To minimize traffic disruptions, work will take place Sunday through Thursday, from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by late June.
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04/26/2019
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County Executive Ball Announces Re-Opening of Ellicott Mills Drive In Time For SpringFest
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced that the Howard County Department of Public Works (DPW) will reopen Ellicott Mills Drive on Friday, April 26, in time for SpringFest this weekend in Ellicott City. “This important project has made Ellicott City more flood resistant and a safer place to visit, and the timing could not be better,” said Ball.
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04/26/2019
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County Executive Ball Pre-Files Legislation For School Bus Cameras
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball pre-filed legislation to authorize cameras on school buses to catch drivers who pass the buses as they stop to pick up or drop off children. These unsafe and illegal driving habits put students’ lives at risk. This legislation would allow the police department to issue civil citations for violations, serving as a deterrent and accountability measure to promote public safety.
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04/25/2019
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County Executive Ball Seeks Member for Board of Health
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is seeking an environmental health professional to serve on the County’s Board of Health. The deadline to apply is Friday, May 24, 2019.
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04/25/2019
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Howard County Purchases Land for Waterloo Fire Station, Saves $3.5 Million For Ellicott City Flood Mitigation Efforts
The Maryland Board of Public Works approved the purchase of state property that will be used to construct a Waterloo Fire Station, the first new fire station in the eastern part of the county since 1994. The agreement reached between County Executive Ball and Governor Hogan culminates nearly six years of negotiations and will allow for construction to begin. The state only charged the county one dollar for the land, so that $3.5 million in cost savings could be used to fund flood mitigation projects in Ellicott City.
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04/24/2019
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County Executive Ball to Host “Bring Your Child to Work Day”
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball to host a “Bring Your Child to Work Day” kick-off event for county employees and their children, ages 5 and up, that will feature interactive stations related to the fire department, animal shelter, energy conservation, native birds, county parks and other children’s programs.
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04/24/2019
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County Executive Ball Marks Business Appreciation Week With 150+ Visits
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and the Howard County Economic Development Authority will celebrate Howard County’s 2019 Business Appreciation Week from April 22-26. Ball and his team of more than 70 ambassadors plan to visit over 150 businesses during the week.
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04/23/2019
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County Executive Ball Secures DRRA Amendments To Limit Exemptions For High School 13
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball secured amendments to the Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreement (DRRA) that limit exemptions from new laws for the Mission Road property that will be the site of Howard County’s new, 13th high school. The amendments to the DRRA will ensure that management of the property keeps pace with development and other related policies as they are revised on a county-wide basis.
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04/22/2019
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Broken Land Parkway and Mall Ring Road Intersection to Become Multi-Way Traffic Stop
A Howard County project to convert the intersection of Broken Land Parkway at Mall Ring Road in Columbia to a multi-way traffic stop is scheduled to take place on or about Tuesday, April 30.
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04/22/2019
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Gorman Road and Skylark Boulevard Intersection to Become Multi-Way Traffic Stop
A Howard County project to convert the intersection of Gorman Road and Skylark Boulevard in Laurel to a multi-way traffic stop is scheduled to take place on or about Tuesday, April 30.
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04/22/2019
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Howard County Commission on Disabilities Presents Report to County Executive Ball
The Howard County Commission on Disabilities presented Howard County Executive Calvin Ball with its “2019 Report on the Status of People with Disabilities in Howard County.” Available online at www.howardcountymd.gov/ADA, the report outlines the Commission’s findings and recommends actions the county should take to improve its response to issues that concern people with disabilities.
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04/22/2019
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County Executive Ball Releases Fiscal Year 2020 Operating Budget
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball released his Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) Operating Budget for Howard County Government. Projected General Fund revenue growth is modest, partly due to uncertainty around a potential economic downturn. Despite this challenge, the budget fully supports the community’s priorities, including the most funding ever provided to the Howard County Public School System, stronger public safety, improved health, a cleaner environment, reliable infrastructure, prosperous businesses, and an innovative, efficient government.
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04/18/2019
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Howard County Recreation & Parks Seeks Class and Program Instructors
Howard County’s Department of Recreation & Parks is seeking independent contractors to instruct adult educational and recreational classes and programs in a variety of disciplines. Deadline to apply is Monday, May 13, 2019.
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04/18/2019
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County Executive Ball Announces Phase 2 of Ellicott City Flood Plan
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced Phase 2 of his Ellicott City ‘Safe and Sound Plan’ during a press conference on Main Street. This phase will include public input on five, potential flood mitigation options, before a final decision is made in May. Each of the proposed plans would prioritize public safety and, based on the model runs, keep more water off Main Street than the previous 5-year plan.
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04/17/2019
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Howard County Department of Public Works to Host Public Meeting on Wood Creek Stream Stabilization Project
The County’s Department of Public Works will hold a public meeting on Thursday, May 2, to present plans for a Wood Creek stream stabilization project. Like many streams in the area, this stream has been impacted by stormwater and has eroded. Construction is scheduled to begin in winter 2019.
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04/17/2019
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Columbia Road, Kingscup Court and Hemlock Cone Way Intersection Improvements to Begin
A Howard County construction project to install a roundabout at the intersection of Columbia Road, Kingscup Court and Hemlock Cone Way in Columbia is scheduled to begin on or about Monday, April 22. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by early June.
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04/17/2019
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County Executive Ball To Announce Next Phase of Ellicott City Flood Plan
On Wednesday, April 17th, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will announce Phase 2 of his Ellicott City ‘Safe and Sound Plan.’
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04/16/2019
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Howard County Department of Public Works to Host Public Meeting on Cherrytree Farms Pond Repair Project
Howard County’s Department of Public Works will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, May 1, to present the plans to repair the Cherrytree Farms stormwater management pond adjacent to 8411 Sand Cherry Lane in Laurel. The project will include safety and maintenance upgrades to the pond, as well as increase pollutant load reduction. Construction is expected to begin in spring 2020.
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04/16/2019
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County Executive Ball Releases Review Committee Report on the Office of Human Rights
Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball released the report of the Office of Human Rights (OHR) Review Committee, formed by Executive Order in February. The OHR Review Committee was formed by Executive Ball following a recommendation from his transition team.
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04/15/2019
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County Executive Calvin Ball’s Public Calendar, April 13-19, 2019
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball’s Public Calendar for the week of April 13 to April 19, 2019.
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04/13/2019
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Announcement Date Moved For Phase 2 of the Ellicott City “Safe and Sound” Flood Mitigation and Public Safety Plan
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will now announce Phase 2 of his Ellicott City “Safe and Sound” flood mitigation and public safety plan on Wednesday April 17, 2019 at 11:30 AM at Su Casa (8307 Main St, Ellicott City, MD 21043). The date was moved to respect the memorial service for Maryland Speaker of the House Michael Busch.
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04/11/2019
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Howard County Department of Public Works to Host Public Meeting on Sunny Field Stream Restoration Project
Public meeting to present plans to complete stream restorations on three portions of Rockburn Branch, a tributary to the Patapsco River. Like many steams in the area, these portions have been heavily impacted by stormwater and have eroded significantly.
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04/10/2019