FY2021 Adopted Budget

FY2021 Adopted Budget Organizational Budgets

Independent Agencies

Weed Control The Frederick County Weed Control program is charged with aiding the Maryland Department of Agriculture in enforcing the Maryland Noxious Weed Laws. The Weed Control Program assists farmers or landowners in the battle against the designated noxious weeds Johnsongrass, shattercane, Palmer Amaranth, Common Waterhemp, and thistles. The law requires landowners to manage noxious weeds on all types of land. Johnsongrass and thistles are considered two of the more persistent and destructive weeds in Maryland since they are very difficult to eradicate. Both the seed and the root system of these weeds must be managed for effective control. Control methods include cultural, physical, mechanical, biological or chemical. MDA enters into an agreement with each of the sixteen participating counties to provide technical assistance to landowners for initiating noxious weed control programs. State Department of Assessment & Taxation The Budget Reconciliation & Financing Act of 2011, House Bill 72, shifted a percentage of costs to run the State Department of Assessments & Taxation. The percentage is based on the number of real property accounts in the County.

Non County Agencies

This funding supports non-profit organizations or causes that do not meet the criteria for the Community Partnership Grants.

Community Partnership Grants This program was originally established to provide grants to non-profit agencies for the purpose of enhancing health and human services which contribute to a safe, healthy and self-sufficient community. Beginning FY2015, the Grant-In-Aid Program was replaced with a new process whereby funding was received via the implementation of a Memorandum of Understanding agreements shown in corresponding county departments. In September 2015, the County Executive launched the Community Partnership Grants Program for non-profit organizations. Frederick County Government entered into partnership contracts with community agencies and organizations to fund identified human needs within the county. The goal is to coordinate & align public and non-profit sector resources to create & enhance support services to positively impact children, youth, seniors, and families. Applications were solicited from entities that address needs in the following areas: Senior Needs, Community Needs, & Housing Needs.

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