Howard County Executive Calvin Ball’s Public Calendar for the week of April 13 to April 19, 2019.

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.

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.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball seeks two residents interested in serving on the Adult Public Guardianship Review Board, which provides impartial oversight of the care and services provided to individuals under public guardianship and makes a recommendation to the court as to whether the public guardianship should be continued, modified or terminated. 

Howard County’s Department of Public Works will hold a public meeting on Thursday, May 2 to present project plans for repair work on the Autumn Manor stormwater management pond, located at the intersection of Fall Chill Court and Autumn Rust in Ellicott City. The project will also improve water quality treatment of stormwater and functionality and maintainability of the stormwater management system. Construction is expected to begin in fall 2019.

The Howard County Human Rights Commission has announced that Frank V. Eastham Jr., Dou Alvin Zhang, MD, PhD and Howard County Voices For Change (V4C) are the recipients of the 2019 Human Rights Award. 

County Executive Ball announced today that the 2020 state capital budget includes $3.4 million in funds for Ellicott City’s Safe and Sound plan.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball held a 2019 “Year of the Veteran” celebration today at Howard Community College to connect veterans and military families with services and opportunities. The event included free medical and dental screenings and collected over 100 donated suits and accessories to assist veterans in need of professional attire.

Howard County Government offices, 50+ centers and the animal shelter will be closed in observance of the Good Friday holiday on Friday, April 19. However, the courts and the Alpha Ridge Landfill will be open and regular trash, recycling, food scrap and yard trim services will be in effect. 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has issued the following statement on the passing of Maryland House Speaker Michael Busch.

The Howard County Council passed legislation (CB8-2019), filed by County Executive Calvin Ball, to repeal the mobile home tax in Howard County. An estimated 1,100 county mobile home residents previously paid an average of $45 a month in mobile home taxes. The repeal will be effective on the start of the new fiscal year, July 1, 2019.

Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball accepted a grant for $150,240 from the 2020 Census Grant Program Panel at the Maryland Department of Planning. The grant funds will go to census outreach efforts, ensuring every resident completes their census form and is counted in 2020.

On Thursday, April 25, the County’s Department of Public Works will hold a public meeting to present the final plans for the Mayfield Manor pond repair project. Construction is expected to begin in late summer or early fall 2019.

To increase awareness and understanding for those living with autism, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has directed the county government to observe World Autism Day today, April 2nd.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is seeking adult and student applicants interested in serving on the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission. The deadline to apply is Friday, May 3, 2019. 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball presented to the County Council a $206.3 million Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Fiscal Year 2020, including $89.8 million from General Obligation (GO) bonds. The budget supports strategic priorities including education, economic development, Ellicott City flood mitigation, public safety, improved facilities for seniors and transportation.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced he will detail Phase 2 of his Ellicott City “Safe and Sound” flood mitigation and public safety plan on Tuesday, April 16. Following the announcement, a public meeting will be held on May 2, to provide an opportunity for community input on the plan’s second phase.

Howard County Government will host its 12th annual GreenFest on Saturday, April 13. This free event offers something for all ages, featuring exhibits, demonstrations, workshops, outdoor activities and practical tips for easy ways to “green” your home, workplace and lifestyle. 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and Howard County General Hospital, a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine, today announced the launch of Practice Howard, an innovative program designed to reduce a shortage of primary care physicians in Howard County. The program is a joint public-private partnership with Howard County government, which is providing grant funding to support new physicians and their practices. Photos from the announcement event can be found here. Video of the announcement can be found here.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and Howard County General Hospital, a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine, today announced the launch of Practice Howard, an innovative program designed to reduce a shortage of primary care physicians in Howard County. The program is a joint public-private partnership with Howard County government, which is providing grant funding to support new physicians and their practices. Photos from the announcement event can be found here. Video of the announcement can be found here.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and Howard County General Hospital, a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine, today announced the launch of Practice Howard, an innovative program designed to reduce a shortage of primary care physicians in Howard County. The program is a joint public-private partnership with Howard County government, which is providing grant funding to support new physicians and their practices. Photos from the announcement event can be found here. Video of the announcement can be found here.

Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced the largest, single year investment ever dedicated solely to bicycle infrastructure in Howard County. The investment will be included in his FY2020 Capital Improvement Budget, to be presented to the County Council on Monday, April 1. The investment includes $2.2 million in county and grant funding, providing the next step towards BikeHoward Express, an integrated 48-mile network of bicycle infrastructure. Developing this network will provide significant economic, environmental, safety, and health benefits for our community

The proposed Fiscal Year 2020 Capital Improvement Program budget will provide funds to secure schools, renovate aging school buildings, build new schools to fight overcrowding, support crucial renovations, add classrooms and improve technology.

The investment will be included in his FY2020 Capital Improvement Budget and includes $2.2 million in county and grant funding, providing the next step towards BikeHoward Express, an integrated 48-mile network of bicycle infrastructure.