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8.B) Signage Guidelines for Early Voting at the Sunnyside Plaza Polling Place   The Board expressed interest in reviewing the guidelines discussed at the regular meeting of September 27, 2023.

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8.C) Laurel Ridge Community College Student Scholarship Criteria    Staff is seeking Board approval of the general criteria to be used by the Frederick County Educational Foundation when distributing scholarships to Laurel Ridge Community College students.

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9) Appointments to Boards, Committees, and Commissions

9.A) Extension Leadership Council - Red Bud District Representative            4-year term of Sharon Mauzy expires 10/23/23            Ms. Mauzy is eligible and willing for reappointment.

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9.B) Extension Leadership Council - At-large Representative            4-year term of Dr. Robert Meadows expires 10/28/23            Dr. Meadows is eligible and willing for reappointment.

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10) Committee Business - Finance Committee

10.A) The FCPS Executive Director of Finance requests a School Operating Fund and a General Fund supplemental appropriation in the amount of $178,783.90.   This amount represents a carry forward of FY 2023 unspent restricted grant funds.  The committee recommends approval.  

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10.B) The FCPS Executive Director of Finance requests a School Capital Fund and a General Fund supplemental appropriation in the amount of $877,282.   This amount represents a carry forward of FY 2023 unspent unobligated School Operating funds for the replacement of fire alarms at 5 locations.  The committee recommends approval.  

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10.C) The WRA Executive Director requests an Airport Capital fund supplemental appropriation in the amount of $1,935,393 and a General Fund supplemental appropriation in the amount of $29,728.   These amounts represent the increase in the cost for the construction of a new aircraft parking apron ($1,935,393) and the corresponding local share ($29,728).  The committee recommends approval.  

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10.D) The Parks and Recreation Director requests a General Fund supplemental appropriation in the amount of $1,800.   This amount represents donations for park benches.  No local funds required.  The committee recommends approval.  

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10.E) The Parks & Recreation Director requests a General Fund supplemental appropriation in the amount of $150,311.   This amount represents a carry forward of unspent FY 2023 funds for the design of Old Charlestown Road Park.  The committee recommends approval.  

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10.F) The NRADC Superintendent requests a Jail Fund supplemental appropriation in the amount of $1,320,808.   This amount represents funds required for an emergency replacement of failing parts of the security system.  Of this amount $205,000 are grant funds awarded and the remaining $1,115,808 will come from the Jail fund balance.  The committee recommends approval.  

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10.G) The Sheriff requests a General Fund supplemental appropriation in the amount of $90,876.67.   This amount represents funds toward the building at the impound lot.  Funds have been accumulating for several fiscal years from donations and an insurance claim for a damaged tent.  The committee recommends approval.  

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10.H) The Sheriff requests a General Fund supplemental appropriation in the amount of $34,876.   This amount represents a carry forward of FY 2023 unspent funds for the purchase of vehicle routers and antennas.  The committee recommends approval.  

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10.I) The Sheriff requests a General Fund supplemental appropriation in the amount of $15,204.   This amount represent unbudgeted revenue received in FY 2023 from the sale of salvage and surplus to be used toward the purchase of a new vehicle.  The committee recommends approval.  

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