On the agenda: Brunswick Md Mayor & Council Meeting - Jul 09, 2024 — Surveillance camera (Jul 9)

MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2024, 6:00PM
1. CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE, AND ROLL CALL
2. MAYOR’S REMARKS
a. Berlin House Updates – Preservation Maryland
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Mayor & Council – June 11, 2024
4. CITIZENS’ FORUM (PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, AND COMMUNICATIONS)
5. INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
a. Resolution 2024-15 – Anti-Displacement and Re-Location Plan
b. Resolution 2024-16 – Citizen Participation Plan
c. Resolution 2024-17 – Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Plan
d. Resolution 2024-18 – Minority Business Plan
6. STAFF REPORTS
7. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Change Order #240293 Approval – The Matthews Group – East H Street - $28,891.70
b. Public Works Agreement (PWA) – Brunswick Crossing Section IV Part 2- Paving
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
a. Event Application Approval – Puerto Rico in Brunswick – vote anticipated
b. Sponsorship Request – River’s Edge Race – vote anticipated
10. ADJOURN

City of Brunswick
Mayor and Council/Brunswick Main Street Joint Workshop Minutes
June 11, 2024, 6:00PM
• Relationship Review – City of Brunswick/Brunswick Main Street
Ms. Martorana presented a power point detailing the history of the Main Street organization, and the
present challenges facing the Board structure. She presented several options for alternative structuring of
the organization. No Main Street Board Members were in attendance at the workshop, but some did
provide comments. All Council Members agreed they would like to hear feedback from the current
Board.
Council Members offered their feedback and asked for additional information including the benefits of
maintaining the Board’s non-profit status vs. giving it up. They also asked for the costs associated with
Main Street accreditation and non-profit filing.
Public comments were offered from the following:
• Lynn Broadman – Pennington Drive
• Lloyd McCoy – Dargan Quarry Lane
• Wayne Allgaier – West C Street
City of Brunswick
Mayor and Council Meeting Minutes
June 11, 2024, 7:10PM
The June 11, 2024 City of Brunswick Mayor and Council Meeting was convened at 7:10 P.M. by Mayor
Nathan Brown. The following members and staff were present: Nathan Brown, Mayor; Andy St. John,
Brian Sandusky, Chris Vigliotti, Angel White, and Daniel Yochelson, Council Members; Julie Martorana,
City Administrator; Jeremy Mose, Assistant City Administrator; Carrie Myers, Director of
Administration; John Gerstner, Director of Public Works; Bruce Dell, Director of Planning; Kevin
Grunwell, Chief of Police; Matt Campbell, Director of Utilities; Eric Carter Martin, Deputy Director of
Planning; Carmen Hilton, Program Manager.
Mayor’s Remarks
• Pride Month Proclamation – Ms. Myers read the proclamation.
• Planning & Zoning Deputy Director Introduction – Eric Carter Martin introduced himself and
spoke of his professional background.
Approval of Minutes
• Mayor & Council – May 14 & 28, 2024
Mr. Sandusky made a motion to approve the minutes. Ms. White seconded the motion, which passed 5-0.
Citizens’ Forum
• Marie Broadman – Pennington Drive – offered comments regarding integration of Brunswick
Crossing with downtown area
Introduction and Adoption of Resolution and Ordinances
• Resolution 2024-14 – Traffic Control Request – No Parking East Side of North Delaware Avenue
Ms. Myers discussed the resolution. Mr. Sandusky made a motion to approve Resolution 2024-14. Mr.
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St. John seconded the motion, which passed 5-0.
• Revised Ordinance 605 - Amend New Development Impact Fees
Mr. Dell discussed the revisions. Mr. Sandusky made a motion to approve Ordinance 605. Mr. Vigliotti
seconded the motion, which passed 5-0.
Staff Reports
Staff members presented their monthly department reports.
Consent Agenda
• PO #240296 Approval – Brunswick Main Street - $9,021
• FY24 Budget Amendment Approvals
o Year End #5 – Multiple Accounts – General Fund
o Year End #6 – Multiple Accounts – Capital Fund
Mr. Sandusky made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Mr. St. John seconded the motion, which
passed 5-0.
The meeting adjourned at 8:00pm.
Submitted by: Carrie Myers
Approved By:_______________________ Witnessed By:____________________________
Mayor
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City Administrator
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Resolution No. 2024-15
A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT AN ANTI-DISPLACEMENT AND RE-LOCATION ASSISTANCE
PLAN.

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of Brunswick desire to develop an Anti-Displacement and
Re-Location Assistance Plan (the Plan) in accordance with guidelines set forth by the Maryland
Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD); and
WHEREAS, the Plan was determined to be consistent with grant requirements established by
the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, which the City utilizes as a funding
source; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Anti-Displacement and Re-Location Assistance Plan, attached
hereto, is hereby accepted and adopted for the City of Brunswick, Maryland.
PASSED this 9th day of July, 2024 by a vote of __ for; __ against; __abstaining, and __absent.

ATTEST:

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRUNSWICK:

_____________________________
Julie Martorana, City Administrator

By: _____________________________
Andy St. John, Mayor Pro Tem

ATTEST: _____________________
Julie Martorana, City Administrator

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Nathan Brown, Mayor

RESIDENTIAL ANTI-DISPLACEMENT AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PLAN

The City of Brunswick will take every preventable action to minimize the involuntary
displacement of persons or businesses when using federal funds received from the Maryland
Community Development Block Grant funds as a source of funding in our projects. In the event
that displacement occurs, The City of Brunswick, hereby agrees to comply with all requirements
of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970
(“URA”), as amended, as described in 49 CFR Part 24; and with the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974 (“HCD Act of 1974”), as amended, as described in 24 CFR Part 42.
RELOCATION
The City of Brunswick will provide relocation assistance as required under the URA to all
persons or businesses displaced as a direct result of assisted activities. They shall be provided
relocation benefits which, at a minimum, include:
– Relocation assistance planning and advisory services;
– Moving expenses;
– Referral to comparable replacement unit; and
– Replacement housing payments for 42 months.
Low and moderate income households displaced by the acquisition or demolition of housing or
by the conversion or rehabilitation of low and moderate income dwellings to another use are
entitled to additional benefits under the requirements of 24 CFR 42.350. These additional
benefits include:
– Security deposits and credit checks,
– Referral to comparable replacement unit; and
– Replacement housing payments for 60 months.
Additionally, legal, low and moderate income tenants are also eligible for:
• Referral to at least one suitable, decent, safe and sanitary replacement dwelling units. The
City of Brunswick shall advise tenants of their rights under the Federal Fair Housing Act, 42
U.S.C. §§ 3601—3619,, and of replacement housing opportunities in such a manner that,
wherever feasible, they will have a choice between relocation within their neighborhood and
other neighborhoods; and
• Each person must be offered rental assistance equal to 60 times the amount necessary to
reduce the monthly rent and estimated average monthly cost of utilities for a replacement
dwelling (comparable replacement dwelling or decent, safe, and sanitary replacement dwelling
to which the person relocates, whichever costs less) to the “Total Tenant Payment.” All or a
portion of this assistance may be offered through a certificate or voucher for rental assistance (if
available) provided under Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, 42 U.S.C.
§ 1437f.
In addition, in consideration of the financial assistance received from the Maryland CDBG
Program, particularly when such assistance is used for acquisition, rehabilitation, demolition, or
conversion which results in temporary relocation, The City of Brunswick agrees to assist either

the temporarily displaced residential or business tenant or owner occupant during the time they
are displaced. Those receiving temporary relocations shall receive at a minimum:
– Interim living costs;
– Relocation assistance planning and advisory services;
– Reasonable moving expenses; and
– Rental Assistance (if moving to more expensive unit).

ONE FOR ONE REPLACEMENT HOUSING
In the event that low and moderate income dwelling units are demolished or converted to a use
other than as low/moderate-income housing, The City of Brunswick will replace all units that
were occupied or were vacant but deemed occupiable as required under Section 104(d) of the
HCD Act of 1974, as amended.
All replaced housing will be provided within three (3) years of the commencement of the
demolition or rehabilitation relating to conversion. Before obligating or expending funds that will
directly result in such demolition or conversion, the City of Brunswick will make public and
submit to the Maryland CDBG Office the following information in writing:
A. A description of the proposed assisted activity;
B. The location on a map and number of dwelling units by size (number of bedrooms)
that will be demolished or converted to use other than as low/moderate-income
dwelling units as a direct result of the assisted activity;
C. A time schedule for the commencement and completion of the demolition or
conversion;
D. The general location on a map and approximate number of dwellings units by size
(number of bedrooms) that will be provided as replacement dwelling units;
E. The source of funding and a time schedule for the provision of replacement dwelling
units; and
F. The basis for concluding that each replacement dwelling unit will remain a
low/moderate-income dwelling for at least ten (10) years from the date of initial
occupancy.
GENERAL POLICIES
1. The City of Brunswick will take every preventable action to minimize the involuntary
displacements of persons or businesses during the implementation of our CDBG funded
projects. Examples of actions that may be taken include:
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Stage rehabilitation of assisted housing to allow tenants to remain during and
after rehabilitation, working with empty buildings or groups of empty units
first, so they can be rehabilitated first, and tenants moved in before
rehabilitation of occupied units or buildings is begun.

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Establish temporary relocation facilities in order to house families whose
displacement will be of short duration, so they can move back to their
neighborhoods after rehabilitation or new construction.

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Provide counseling to assist homeowners and renters to understand the
range of assistance that may be available to help them in staying in the area
being revitalized.

2. The City of Brunswick may enter into a written agreement with a subrecipient, or the
owner of the assisted property, under which either may pay all or part of the cost of the
required relocation assistance.
3. The City of Brunswick understand the cost of relocation assistance and other benefits
shall be paid from CDBG funds or such other funds as may be available from any source
including the jurisdiction’s general fund.
4. The City of Brunswick will refer owners and/or tenants to the State CDBG Program if
there is a disagreement with the determination that these requirements do not apply to
an acquisition or a displacement.
5. The City of Brunswick will prepare a specific Relocation Plan in the event that funding is
requested for a project where it is known that displacement will occur.

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Nathan Brown, Mayor

Attest:______________________________
Julie Martorana, City Administrator

This Anti-Displacement Plan is hereby adopted by the City of Brunswick on July 9, 2024. It is
effective for a 5 year period until July 9, 2029.

Resolution No. 2024-16
A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT A CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN.

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of Brunswick desire to develop a Citizen Participation Plan
(the Plan) in accordance with guidelines set forth by the Maryland Department of Housing and
Community Development (DHCD); and
WHEREAS, the Plan was determined to be consistent with grant requirements established by
the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, which the City utilizes as a funding
source; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Citizen Participation Plan, attached hereto, is hereby accepted and
adopted for the City of Brunswick, Maryland.
PASSED this 9th day of July, 2024 by a vote of __ for; __ against; __abstaining, and __absent.

ATTEST:

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRUNSWICK:

_____________________________
Julie Martorana, City Administrator

By: _____________________________
Andy St. John, Mayor Pro Tem

ATTEST: _____________________
Julie Martorana, City Administrator

________________________________
Nathan Brown, Mayor

MARYLAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
The City of Brusnwick has adopted this Citizen Participation Plan to meet the citizen
participation requirements of 24 CFR 570.486 and 24 CFR 91.115(e). Regulations require
that each unit of general local government receiving or expecting to receive Maryland
Community Development Block Grant Funds:
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Furnish citizens with information related to the availability of CDBG funding including the
amount the State makes available under each state fiscal year, the eligible CDBG activities,
and the eligible uses of CDBG funds;

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Provide for and encourage citizen participation, particularly by low and moderate income
persons who reside in slum or blighted areas and areas in which CDBG funds are proposed
to be used;

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Ensure that citizens will be given reasonable and timely access to local meetings,
information and records relating to the unit of general local government's proposed and
actual use of CDBG funds;

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Provide technical assistance to groups representative of persons of low and moderate
income that request assistance in developing proposals in accordance with procedures
developed by the State. Such assistance need not include providing funds to such groups;

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Provide for a minimum of two public hearings, each at a different stage of the project, for the
purpose of obtaining citizen's views and responding to proposals and questions. Together
the hearings must cover community development and housing needs, development of
proposed activities and a review of program performance. Public hearings to cover
community and economic development and housing needs must be held before submission
of an application to the State. There must be reasonable notice of the hearings and they
must be held at times and locations convenient to potential or actual beneficiaries, with
accommodations for the handicapped. Public hearings shall be conducted in a manner to
meet the needs of non-English speaking residents where a significant number of
non-English speaking residents can reasonably be expected to participate;

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Provide citizens with reasonable advance notice of, and opportunity to comment on,
proposed activities in an application to the State and, for grants already made, activities
which are proposed to be added, deleted, or substantially changed from the unit of general
local government's application to the State. Substantially changed means changes made in
terms of purpose, scope, location or beneficiaries as defined by criteria established by the
State;

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Provide citizens with the (County/Town) Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation
Assistance Plan if proposed applications to be submitted will likely to result in displacement
of persons or businesses from their homes or businesses;

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Provide citizens the address, phone number and times for submitting complaints and
grievances, and provide timely written answers to written complaints and grievances, within
15 working days where practicable.

CDBG funded activities may serve beneficiaries outside the jurisdiction of the unit of general
local government that receives the grant, provided the unit off general local government
determines that the activity is meeting its needs in accordance with section 106(d)(2)(D) of the
Act.
PROVISION OF INFORMATION, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COMMENTS
The City of Brunswick will provide reasonable access to records and information on the
proposed and actual use of CDBG funds during regular business hours of 8am-4:30pm at the
following location: One West Potomac Street (City Hall).
Where possible, the City of Brunswick will provide copies of documents or access to copying
services to citizens or groups requesting information at their own expense.
Information will be furnished to citizens through public notice in the Frederick News Post, a
newspaper of general circulation. The City of Brunswick may also provide additional information
to its citizens about the CDBG Program through articles in local newspapers, newsletters or
community bulletins, flyers distributed door to door or at presentations made at community
meetings.
The City of Brunswick will hold at least one public hearing to receive input by citizens on the
housing and community and economic development needs of the jurisdiction and to discuss the
development of proposed activities. This hearing will be held in conjunction with a regularly
scheduled meeting of the elected public officials prior to submission of an application for CDBG
funds.
If the MD CDBG Program funds the activity, a second hearing on program performance must be
held at some point during the grant period after the activity has been initiated.
The MD CDBG Program requires that notice of a public hearing be published in a newspaper of
general local circulation no less than five (5) days in advance of the hearing. Hearings will be
held at times and locations convenient to actual or potential beneficiaries and at locations
accessible to the disabled. Documentary evidence that the required notices are published and
public hearings are held in accordance with the plan will be maintained. Copies of the actual
notices and/or affidavits shall be a part of the files, in addition to minutes of the hearings.
Written minutes of the hearing and an attendance roster will be maintained by the City of
Brunswick at the following location: One West Potomac Street (City Hall).
If necessary, the City of Brunswick will make arrangements for a translator when it is expected
that non-English speaking persons will participate. Similarly, a signer shall be provided for a
deaf or mute participant. If special accommodations are necessary, however, requests should
be made to Carrie Myers @ [email protected]. At least five days advance notice is
requested.
The City of Brunswick will provide citizens an opportunity to comment on the proposed activities
in an application to the State. Written comments may be sent to [email protected] or
1 West Potomac Street, Brunswick, MD 21716.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
When requested to provide technical assistance to groups representative of persons of low and
moderate income, the City of Brunswick will assist if possible. Files shall document meetings

between the group and the local government. If staff capacity to assist does not exist, the City
of Brunswick may offer a referral to the State or to a consultant who can provide the necessary
expertise.
COMPLAINTS AND GRIEVANCES
Citizens who wish to submit a complaint or grievance may do so by calling or writing:
301-834-7500, [email protected] or 1 West Potomac Street, Brunswick, MD 21716.
The City of Brunswick shall make reasonable effort to provide a response in writing to written
complaints or grievances within 15 working days.
AMENDMENTS TO APPLICATIONS OR GRANTS
The City of Brunswick will provide citizens notice of, and opportunity to comment on, substantial
changes to grants already made, including changes in the purpose, scope, location or
beneficiaries. This can be achieved through public notice describing the change and
establishing a comment period or through public hearing.
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Nathan Brown, Mayor

Attest:______________________________
Julie Martorana, City Administrator

This Citizen Participation Plan is hereby adopted by the City of Brunswick on July 9, 2024. It is
effective for a 5 year period until July 9, 2029.

Resolution No. 2024-17
A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT A FAIR HOUSING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PLAN.

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of Brunswick desire to develop a Fair Housing and Equal
Opportunity Plan (the Plan) in accordance with guidelines set forth by the Maryland Department
of Housing and Community Development (DHCD); and
WHEREAS, the Plan was determined to be consistent with grant requirements established by
the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, which the City utilizes as a funding
source; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Plan, attached hereto, is
hereby accepted and adopted for the City of Brunswick, Maryland.
PASSED this 9th day of July, 2024 by a vote of __ for; __ against; __abstaining, and __absent.

ATTEST:

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRUNSWICK:

_____________________________
Julie Martorana, City Administrator

By: _____________________________
Andy St. John, Mayor Pro Tem

ATTEST: _____________________
Julie Martorana, City Administrator

________________________________
Nathan Brown, Mayor

FAIR HOUSING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PLAN

As a recipient of federal Community Development Block Grant funds from the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development received through the State of Maryland, the
City of Brunswick is required to comply with all federal statutes, regulations and Executive
Orders relating to civil rights, fair housing, non-discrimination and equal opportunity. The City’s
compliance is not specific to the federally funded project or activity. The City must ensure that
its administrative practices, policies and laws meet the intent of the statutes, regulations and
Executive Orders.
Therefore, the City of Brunswick commits to create an environment for its citizens where no one
is excluded from participation or benefit due to their race, color, national origin, ethnicity,
gender, disability, familial status, marital status, age or religion. The denial of rights based on
any of these protected classes is detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of the citizens and
constitutes an unjust denial or deprivation of such inalienable rights which is within the power
and the proper responsibility of government to prevent.

Fair Housing
In accordance with the federal Civil Rights Act of 1968 (as amended), the federal Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974 (as amended), and the Fair Housing Act of 1988, the City
will promote through fair, orderly and lawful procedures, the opportunity for each person to
obtain housing of such person’s choice in this community without regard to race, color, national
origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, familial status, marital status, age or religion.
To the best of our ability, the City of Brunswick will promote and encourage fair housing choice
for all its residents. The City’s administrative practices, policies and laws will attempt to prohibit:
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Discrimination in the Sale or Rental of Housing
Discrimination in Housing Financing
Discrimination in Providing Brokerage Services
Unlawful Intimidation

The City will accept complaints from any citizen that feels that they have been discriminated
against related to their housing choice. The City will make an initial investigation and refer the
complaint to the state or the federal housing departments.
For housing projects developed or assisted with federal funds, the City will ensure that its
subrecipients and developers will comply with statutes, regulations and Executive Orders.
Equal Opportunity
In accordance with the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended), no person in the City of
Brunswick shall be excluded from participation in, denied benefits of, or subjected to
discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.

The City will ensure that it will not discriminate in its procurement practices. The City’s
procurement policies allow for open and competitive bidding concerning all procured goods and
services. When applicable, the City will solicit bids from minority women owned businesses.

Affirmative Action Strategy
It is the policy of the City of Brunswick not to discriminate against any employee or any applicant
for employment because of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, familial
status, marital status, age or religion. The City will take affirmative action to insure that this
policy includes but is not limited to the following: recruitment and employment, promotion,
demotion, transfer, compensation, selection for training, layoff and termination. Additionally, the
City will ensure that our contractors and subcontractors will not discriminate against any
employee or applicant for employment.
Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
The City of Brunswick commits to affirmatively further fair housing in our community. Our
programs will be administered in accordance with our efforts to provide a range of fair housing
choices to our citizens.
To City will undertake the following activities on an annual basis:
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Adopt a Fair Housing Proclamation and celebrate the month of April as Fair Housing
Month
Develop and distribute a fair housing brochure informing our residents of their rights
under state and federal laws. The brochure will be available at all public buildings and
will be mailed with local utility bills.
Review local zoning laws and building codes to determine if they impact fair housing
choice
Review sales and rental practices in our community to determine if their practices are
discriminatory
Conduct a survey to assess public attitude about fair housing and housing discrimination
Conduct a survey to assess housing needs
Sponsor an annual workshop on fair housing
Provide housing counseling to minority and non-english speaking residents to help them
find housing outside areas of concentration

Excessive Force
The National Affordable Housing Act (NAHA) of 1990 (as amended) requires recipients of
federal Community Development Block Grant funds through the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development to protect individuals engaging in non-violent civil rights
demonstrations. To that end, the City is required to develop and maintain a policy of enforcing
applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or
location which is the subject of such nonviolent civil rights demonstrations.
The City of Brunswick maintains a police department for the safety of its citizens. The City
prohibits the use of excessive force by employees of the police department against anyone
engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations. This is more defined in the City police
department’s “Use of Force” policy.

Limited English Proficiency
The City of Brunswick recognizes that, as its population increases, its population now includes
persons from other countries whose primary language is not English. To that end, the City will
make efforts to identify various populations and to provide information to them in a language
they understand.
Personnel Policies
The City of Brunswick’s personnel policies are in compliance with all federal and state equal
opportunity requirements. They are updated as requirements change.
Specifically, employees are notified of their rights, responsibilities and requirements of their
specific jobs and as a representative of this city. The personnel policies provide information on
compensation, leave, termination, grievances, benefits, sexual harassment, and employee
reviews. The personnel policy also provides information about conflict of interest provisions
related to contracting and procurement.
A full copy of the personnel policies may be obtained at the City Hall during normal business
hours.

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Nathan Brown, Mayor

Attest:______________________________
Julie Martorana, City Administrator

This Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Plan is hereby adopted by the City of Brunswick on
July 9, 2024. It is effective for a 5 year period until July 9, 2029.

Resolution No. 2024-18
A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT A MINORITY BUSINESS PLAN.

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of Brunswick desire to develop a Minority Business Plan
(the Plan) in accordance with guidelines set forth by the Maryland Department of Housing and
Community Development (DHCD); and
WHEREAS, the Plan was determined to be consistent with grant requirements established by
the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, which the City utilizes as a funding
source; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Minority Business Plan, attached hereto, is hereby accepted and
adopted for the City of Brunswick, Maryland.
PASSED this 9th day of July, 2024 by a vote of __ for; __ against; __abstaining, and __absent.

ATTEST:

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRUNSWICK:

_____________________________
Julie Martorana, City Administrator

By: _____________________________
Andy St. John, Mayor Pro Tem

ATTEST: _____________________
Julie Martorana, City Administrator

________________________________
Nathan Brown, Mayor

MINORITY BUSINESS PLAN
As a recipient of federal Community Development Block Grant funds through the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development received through the State of Maryland, the
City of Brunswick is required to make good faith efforts to contract with minority business
enterprises (MBE) and women business enterprises (WBE) for goods and services.
A minority or women business enterprise is one that is at least 50% owned by a minority or a
woman. For publicly-owned businesses, at least 51% of the stock must be owned by minority
group members or women.
The City of Brunswick will make efforts to solicit MBEs and WBEs. These efforts will include:
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Developing and maintaining a list of qualified MBEs and WBEs,
Assuring that small businesses and MBEs and WBEs are solicited for appropriate
contract opportunities,
Establishing a delivery system which will encourage participation by MBEs and WBEs,
Encouraging contractors to subcontract with MBE and WBE businesses.

The City of Brunswick will document efforts undertaken during the procurement process and
maintain them in the CDBG files.

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Nathan Brown, Mayor

Attest:______________________________
Julie Martorana, City Administrator

This Minority Business Plan is hereby adopted by the City of Brunswick on July 9, 2024. It is
effective for a 5 year period until July 9, 2029.

Utilities Department Operating ReportsJune 2024

Water•
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New Surveillance cameras were installed at the annex building.
Joe Attended the AWWA Short Course and took his Water 4 Exam.
Both Sed Basins were drained and cleaned. Clarifiers were soaked with acid and flushed.
Yourtee Springs was taken offline when the forecast called for severe weather. It was brought back in
service the following day.
The Intake tower roof was replaced.
Staff added extra shifts to the rotation to meet increased water demands.
Mark attended the MML conference in Ocean City.
Hach repaired the pH probe on the filters and performed maintenance on the turbidimeters.

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Kevin and Loren attended the AWWA Short Course. Kevin took his Wastewater 5A exam.
The Galyn Manor pumpstation generator was experiencing issues. After some troubleshooting it was
determined that the circuit board in the transfer switch had failed and needed to be replaced. Staff worked
with Cummins to resolve the issue.
New contactors and starters were installed in the campground pump controls.
Roy Staubs passed his Wastewater 5A exam! Congrats Roy!
Pat Miglio retired after 6 years of service. Congrats Pat!
Innovative connected surveillance cameras to the server to allow us to view feeds from our phones and
laptops.
Interviews were conducted for the open wastewater trainee position. Dawson Kelly was selected and
begins employment 7/8/24
Odor control is being fed at Galyn Manor to help reduce unpleasant smells at the station and in the force
main.
An inspection plate cracked, and sewage was discharged in the Galyn Manor Pump station. Staff responded
and DPW assisted by pumping the wet well down with the vac truck until power was restored. Staff cleaned
the station and replaced the broken part. The VFD for #2 pump was found to have some water in it so staff
left it our of service until it completely dried and representatives from Gorman Rupp inspected it to ensure
its safety.
Plans and quotes are being repaired for replacing the Utility Pumps.
Schneider electric was onsite for a Phase 2 Kickoff meeting and to perform 3D mapping of the plant.

City of Brunswick, MD - Water Treatment Plant
Water Flow Report for 2024
Flow

Wasted Water

Month

Total Rain
Fall

Total Raw
Water from
River (MG)

Raw Water
Daily
Average
(MGD)

Total WTP
Effluent
(MG)

WTP Effluent
Daily Average
(MGD)

Yourtee
Total Yourtee
Springs
Total From
Springs
Effluent Daily Towers (MG)
Effluent (MG)
Average (MGD)

January

6.20

13.430

0.433

11.926

0.385

3.791

0.119

February

2.90

14.010

0.483

12.453

0.429

3.702

March

4.90

13.550

0.437

12.132

0.391

April

3.40

14.117

0.471

12.301

May

4.70

16.343

0.527

14.118

June

3.00

18.716

0.624

16.409

Backflush /
FTW Water
Daily Average

Backwash
Water Daily
Average

Average Daily
Gallons to
WWTP

11.467

0.048

0.014

0.062

0.127

10.453

0.055

0.017

0.072

3.277

0.106

11.502

0.045

0.013

0.058

0.410

5.550

0.118

11.619

0.060

0.019

0.079

0.455

4.230

0.136

12.713

0.071

0.023

0.094

0.547

4.039

0.134

15.139

0.762

0.022

0.784

July

0.000

0.000

August

0.000

0.000

September

0.000

0.000

October

0.000

0.000

November

0.000

0.000

December

0.000

0.000

YTD Total

25.10

90.166

2.975

79.339

2.617

24.589

0.740

72.893

1.041

0.108

1.149

YTD Avg

4.18

15.028

0.496

13.223

0.436

4.098

0.123

12.149

0.087

0.018

0.096

City of Brunswick, MD - Wastewater Treatment Plant
Flow & Sludge Cumulative Report for 2024

Total
Rainfall
Inches

Total
Influent
MGD

Influent
AVG Daily
MGD

Flow
Influent
Max Daily
MGD

Total
Effluent
MGD

Effluent
AVG Daily
MGD

Effluent
Max Daily
MGD

Sludge
Wet
TONS

Sludge
Dry
TONS

AVG
% Solids

Gallons Water
Hauled to the
Landfill

January

6.60

30.453

0.982

2.679

14.406

0.465

1.353

131.3

18.79

14.30

26981

February

3.30

23.822

0.821

1.846

11.040

0.381

0.977

146.77

21.37

14.56

30072

March

5.30

29.545

0.953

2.262

14.399

0.464

1.012

169.94

24.28

14.28

34930

April

4.40

27.675

0.923

2.917

22.289

0.743

2.388

86.75

12.8

14.86

17734

May

4.80

23.590

0.761

1.071

19.255

0.621

0.897

155.21

23.15

15.00

31669

June

2.80

19.416

0.647

0.835

15.858

0.529

0.717

97.13

14.99

15.52

19698

Month

Sludge

July

0

August

0

September

0

October

0

November

0

December

0

YTD Total

27.20

154.501

5.087

11.610

97.247

3.203

7.344

787.1

115.38

-

161084

YTD Avg

4.53

25.750

0.848

1.935

16.208

0.534

1.224

131.18

19.23

14.75

28277

April Planning & Zoning / Code Enforcement
Staff Report
Mayor and Council 5-28-2024
PLANNING & ZONING REPORT
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

STATE Tracking and researching recommendations from the State ADU task force.
COUNTY Working with County to begin collaboration to assist small businesses navigate the permit
and inspection process and property search.
BRUNSWICK CROSSING Reviewed Preliminary Plan for Enfield house, Plats for 106 lots in section 4 and
Site Improvement plans for Medical Center.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Met with consultant for grants and connectivity plan.
ORDINANCE revise Ordinance 592 and prepared Ordinance 603 of the R-1 zoning district.
FINANCE Signed Capacity, agreements for 402 5th Ave.
OTHER PROJECT Continuing efforts to scan, catalog, and archive project plans, Cityworks workflow
data development with KCI. Review of Municode and Website for Ordinance consistency.

PLANNING COMMISSION AND BOARD OF APPEALS
•
•

The Planning Commission did not meet in April and meeting scheduled for May 20,2024.
BoA did not meet in April, and meeting was scheduled for May 23, 2024.

PERMITTING AND CODE ENFORCEMENT
•
•
•
•
•
•

44 Zoning Certificates
12 Driveway Entrance Permits
2 ROW Obstruction Permit
0 Water Submeter
2 U&O’s
68 Code Enforcement Actions recorded in April

ZC-24-097

ZC-24-098

ZC

ZC

24-097

256038
90

4/1/20
24

24-098

256009
73

4/2/20
24

Zachary
29 Lord
DJ
Widlake
/Pleasan
29 ts LLC

Bola Ogunyemi

142 Crampto
2 n Street

Deck

Brunswick
Crossing LLC

Potomac
130 View
0 Parkway

Renovations

ZC-24-099

ZC-24-100

DW-24-040

ZC-24-101

DW-24-041

ZC-24-102

ZC-24-103

DW-24-042

ZC-24-104

DW-24-043

ZC-24-105

ZC

ZC

DW

ZC

DW

ZC

ZC

DW

ZC

DW

ZC

24-099

256054
32

4/2/20
24

24-100

254721
36

4/3/20
24

24-040

254721
36

4/3/20
24

24-101

256069
30

4/3/20
24

24-041

256069
30

4/3/20
24

24-102

255997
33

4/4/20
24

24-103

256063
73

4/4/20
24

24-042

256063
73

4/4/20
24

24-104

256057
36

4/4/20
24

24-043

256057
36

4/4/20
24

24-105

256063
76

DW-24-044

DW

24-044

ZC-24-106

ZC

24-106

256063
76
256063
77

MC
Fence &
Deck
29 Frederick
Greg
Zurich /
136 Oliver
0 Homes

4/4/20
24

Oliver
136 Homes
0 Inc.
Charles
Van Horn
- Ryan
29 Homes
Charles
Van Horn
- Ryan
29 Homes
Angela
Hahn T&A
Contract
29 ors, Inc.
Dawn
Lawson DRB
23 Group
Dawn
Lawson DRB
23 Group
Dawn
Lawson DRB
29 Group
Dawn
Lawson DRB
29 Group
Dawn
Lawson DRB
23 Group
Dawn
Lawson DRB
23 Group

4/4/20
24

Dawn
23 Lawson -

4/4/20
24

Chace Sparks

Shenand
101 oah View
6 Parkway

William King Jr.

West J
11 Street

William King Jr.

West J
11 Street

Brunswick
Crossing LLC

Martins
Creek
611 Drive

Brunswick
Crossing LLC

Martins
Creek
611 Drive

SFD
DW
Entrance:
Driveway
Apron

NVR, Inc.

Central
651 Avenue

Deck

Brunswick
Crossing LLC

Clarendo
n Farm
905 Lane

Brunswick
Crossing LLC

Clarendo
n Farm
905 Lane

Brunswick
Crossing LLC

Shenand
100 oah View
6 Parkway

Brunswick
Crossing LLC

Shenand
100 oah View
6 Parkway

Brunswick
Crossing LLC

Shenand
oah View
906 Parkway

Brunswick
Crossing LLC
Brunswick
Crossing LLC

Shenand
oah View
906 Parkway
Shenand
oah View
908 Parkway

Deck

SFD
DW
Entrance:
Driveway
Apron

SFD
DW
Entrance:
Driveway
Apron

SFD
DW
Entrance:
Driveway
Apron

SFD
DW
Entrance:
Driveway
Apron

SFD

P&Z - 2 of 5

DW-24-045

ZC-24-107

ZC-24-108

DW-24-046

ZC-24-109

DW-24-047

ZC-24-110

DW-24-048

ZC-24-111

DW

ZC

ZC

DW

ZC

DW

ZC

DW

ZC

24-045

256063
77

24-107

255987
71

4/4/20
24

24-108

256063
81

4/4/20
24

24-046

256063
81

4/4/20
24

24-109

256063
83

4/4/20
24

24-047

256063
83

4/4/20
24

24-110

256063
75

4/4/20
24

24-048

24-111

ZC-24-112

ZC

24-112

ZC-24-113Rev.

ZC

24-113Rev.

ZC-24-114

ZC

24-114

ZC-24-115

ZC

24-115

256063
75
254647
10
254765
14
254731
32
254763
60
255994
23

4/4/20
24

DRB
Group
Dawn
Lawson DRB
23 Group

Brunswick
Crossing LLC

Shenand
oah View
908 Parkway

Core
Development
Group Inc

Dutchma
119 ns Creek
4 Drive

Brunswick
Crossing LLC

Shenand
oah View
916 Parkway

Brunswick
Crossing LLC

Shenand
oah View
916 Parkway

Brunswick
Crossing LLC

Shenand
oah View
920 Parkway

Brunswick
Crossing LLC

Shenand
oah View
920 Parkway

Brunswick
Crossing LLC

Shenand
oah View
904 Parkway

4/4/20
24

Steve
29 Loiacono
Dawn
Lawson DRB
23 Group
Dawn
Lawson DRB
23 Group
Dawn
Lawson DRB
23 Group
Dawn
Lawson DRB
23 Group
Dawn
Lawson DRB
23 Group
Dawn
Lawson DRB
23 Group

4/9/20
24

167 George E
6 Tracey

4/9/20
24

155 LeEllen
0 Lewis

Guajana LLC

402

4/9/20
24

Abigail
928 Levine

Ian Conrad

9B

4/9/20
24

193 Learning
5 Tree Inc

City of
Brunswick

655

4/10/2
024

Marwin
29 Pascua

Marwin Pascua

120
0

Brunswick
Crossing LLC
Frederick
County Board
of Educations

DW
Entrance:
Driveway
Apron
Business
License/Cha
nge of
Business
Owner

SFD
DW
Entrance:
Driveway
Apron

SFD
DW
Entrance:
Driveway
Apron

Shenand
oah View
904 Parkway

SFD
DW
Entrance:
Driveway
Apron

Cumming
101 s Drive

Renovations

Fifth
Avenue
West
Potomac
Street
East
Potomac
Street
Shenand
oah View
Parkway

Renovations
Tenant Fit
Out

Other

Patio

P&Z - 3 of 5

ZC-24-116

ZC

24-116

ZC-24-117

ZC

24-117

ZC-24-118

ZC

24-118

254907
70
254660
71
254854
83

24-119

254687
75

24-005

254691
86

24-120

254878
93

4/12/2
024

24-121

254913
35

4/12/2
024

ZC-24-119

ZC

ROW-24005

RO
W

ZC-24-120

ZC-24-121

ROW-24006

ZC-24-122

DW-24-049

ZC-24-123

DW-24-050

ZC-24-124

ZC

ZC

RO
W

ZC

DW

ZC

DW

ZC

4/10/2
024
4/10/2
024
4/11/2
024

4/11/2
024

168 Albaugh
0 and Sons
Lisa
Tumbrell
914 o
Albaugh
and Sons
Laura
Braden 182 Frederick
4 Fence

Pipecraft
Inc
America
n Home
Values
311 LLC
America
n Home
Values
29 LLC

4/16/2
024

24-006

24-122

256030
08

4/18/2
024

23

24-049

256030
08

4/18/2
024

23

24-123

256069
26

4/18/2
024

24-050

256069
26

4/18/2
024

24-124

256069
25

4/18/2
024

29

29

29

Dana
Beaver /
Comcast
Cable
Charles
Van Horn
- Ryan
Homes
Charles
Van Horn
- Ryan
Homes
Charles
Van Horn
- Ryan
Homes
Charles
Van Horn
- Ryan
Homes
Charles
Van Horn
- Ryan
Homes

Mbongo LLC

East H
802 Street
West
Potomac
30 Street

Kristen Roy

Fourth
206 Avenue

Jason Jutila

East B
807 Street

Ralph Brown

East
Potomac
133 Street

Fence
ROW:
Undergroun
d
Bore/Directi
onal Drilling

Dalton &
Heather
Mackie

Sheridan
13 Lane

Renovations

Kelly & Robert
Warner

141 Musgrov
0 e Alley

Steven Izzi

Potomac
View
Parkway
Monocac
y
Crossing
Parkway
Monocac
y
Crossing
Parkway

Deck
Temporary
Dumpster

Fence

Addition
ROW:
Undergroun
d
Bore/Directi
onal Drilling

Brunswick
Crossing LLC

800

Brunswick
Crossing LLC

133
5

Brunswick
Crossing LLC

133
5

Brunswick
Crossing LLC

Martins
Creek
603 Drive

Brunswick
Crossing LLC

Martins
Creek
603 Drive

SFD
DW
Entrance:
Driveway
Apron

Brunswick
Crossing LLC

Martins
Creek
601 Drive

SFD

SFD
DW
Entrance:
Driveway
Apron

P&Z - 4 of 5

DW-24-051

ZC-24-125

DW-24-052

ZC-24-126

DW-24-053

ZC-24-127

DW-24-054

ZC-24-128

DW

ZC

DW

ZC

DW

ZC

DW

ZC

24-051

256069
25

24-125

256068
71

4/18/2
024

24-052

256068
71

4/18/2
024

29

24-126

256071
15

4/18/2
024

23

24-053

256071
15

4/18/2
024

24-127

256063
72

4/18/2
024

24-054

256063
72

4/18/2
024

24-128

256068
96

4/18/2
024

4/18/2
024

DW-24-055

DW

24-055

ZC-24-129

ZC

24-129

ZC-24-130

ZC

24-130

256068
96
256054
37
254719
11

24-131

256038
94

4/23/2
024

24-132

254636
33

4/24/2
024

ZC-24-131

ZC-24-132

ZC

ZC

29

29

23

23

23

29

Charles
Van Horn
- Ryan
Homes
Charles
Van Horn
- Ryan
Homes
Charles
Van Horn
- Ryan
Homes
Dawn
Lawson DRB
Group
Dawn
Lawson DRB
Group
Dawn
Lawson DRB
Group
Dawn
Lawson DRB
Group
Dawn
Lawson DRB
Group
Dawn
Lawson DRB
Group

4/18/2
024

29

4/19/2
024

Benjami
29 n Marcus

4/23/2
024

Ashley
Drittler
Ivan
Souvoro
- Volk
Concrete
29 LLC
Laura
Braden 143 Frederick
5 Fence

Brunswick
Crossing LLC

Martins
Creek
601 Drive

Brunswick
Crossing LLC

Martins
Creek
604 Drive
Martins
Creek
Drive
Monocac
y
Crossing
Parkway
Monocac
y
Crossing
Parkway

DW
Entrance:
Driveway
Apron

SFD
DW
Entrance:
Driveway
Apron

Brunswick
Crossing LLC

604

Brunswick
Crossing LLC

110
0

Brunswick
Crossing LLC

110
0

Brunswick
Crossing LLC

Clarendo
n Farm
907 Lane

Brunswick
Crossing LLC

Clarendo
n Farm
907 Lane

Brunswick
Crossing LLC

Brandenb
urg Farm
802 Court

Brunswick
Crossing LLC
Benjamin and
Caroline
Marcus

Brandenb
urg Farm
802 Court
Shenand
101 oah View
7 Parkway

Kevin Drittler

East A
224 Street

Temporary
Dumpster

Sadhanshu
Abhishek

141 Crampto
4 n Street

Patio

Kelsey Major

East H
200 Street

Fence

SFD
DW
Entrance:
Driveway
Apron

SFD
DW
Entrance:
Driveway
Apron

SFD
DW
Entrance:
Driveway
Apron
Deck
(Covered)

P&Z - 5 of 5

ZC-24-136

ZC

24-136

ZC-24-137

ZC

24-137

ZC-24-138

ZC

24-138

ZC-24-139

ZC

24-139

254881
64
255903
94
255931
79
254870
60
256009
67
256009
68
255976
59

24-140

256065
08

4/30/2
024

24-056

256065
08

4/30/2
024

ZC-24-133

ZC

24-133

ZC-24-134

ZC

24-134

ZC-24-135

ZC-24-140

DW-24-056

ZC

ZC

DW

24-135

4/25/2
024
4/29/2
024

Viviana
311 Warren
Aaron
Benjami
29 n

4/29/2
024

Kayla
29 Williams

4/29/2
024

Home
Occ/Res
Prof Office

Kensia
Robinson

Fiona
6 Way
Dargon
112 Quarry
7 Lane

Kayla Williams

131 Scheer
5 Street

Deck

Phu
417 Nguyen

Phuong Tran

Brunswic
821 k Street

Pool

4/29/2
024

Armor
29 Fence

Joe Tyrrell

141 Berlin
7 Drive

Fence

4/29/2
024

Armor
29 Fence
Casey
Fence &
29 Deck
Dawn
Lawson DRB
23 Group
Dawn
Lawson DRB
23 Group

Axel Tosado

141 Berlin
9 Drive

Fence

4/29/2
024

David Choi

Jennifer &
Bryan Whitfield

Brunswick
Crossing LLC

Brunswick
Crossing LLC

Karn
604 Court
Monocac
y
101 Crossing
3 Parkway
Monocac
y
101 Crossing
3 Parkway

Deck

Deck

SFD
DW
Entrance:
Driveway
Apron

U&O Log 2024
Item # U&O # Receipt Date Street #
Street Address
Developer AP #
Issuance Date
17 24-017 4/23/2024 1012 Shenandoah View Parkway DRB Group 474953 4/22/2024
18 24-018 4/24/2024 1018 Shenandoah View Parkway DRB Group 475160 4/24/2024

P&Z - 6 of 5

April 2024 ELECTRIC

Rework switches at Annex

P&Z - 7 of 5

Department of Public Works
Mayor & Council Monthly Report for June 2024
Water Line Repairs and Maintenance
Repair leaks in Knoxville. Quarterly turn offs. Installed new service line on 9th ave.
Sewer Line Repairs
Continued city wide jetting of the main lines.
Water Valve Maintenance
Fire Hydrant Maintenance
Every week we continue to flow hydrants that show low chlorine or sediment. Started the
quarterly flushing. Repaired 2 hydrants. Replaced 1 hydrant.
Street Repair and Maintenance
Swept downtown streets every Monday. Asphalted different spots around town. Installed
new berms on 5th and on C St.
CIP Projects
Storm Drain Maintenance
Clean storms drains & grates. Jetted storm drains at Campground.
Miscellaneous Tasks and Maintenance
Repairing or replacing road signs, Continued Park checks and maintenance. Mowed
roadsides. Weeded the circle and Rt 17 bank. Temporarily repaired windows at Kaplon.
Continued to water plants around downtown. Prepped for the Summerfest. Installed new
dehumidifier in the RR building for the history Commission. Cleaned boat ramp debris.
Construction and Contractor Support
Sidewalk inspections, Review new plans. CJ Miller paved East E, Georgia, and 7th Ave.
Pleasants lined manholes for I and I purposes. Gabes is in Knoxville updating service lines
before paving.
Fixed broken meters, installed meters, U and O’s, Settlement reading, Turn offs, and rereads.
Safety and Training
Completed monthly fire extinguisher inspection. Sent 7 employees to Mount Saint Mary’s for
training and testing on distribution and Collections.

Brunswick Police Department
Monthly Report
Reporting Month and Year:
June 2024

Traffic Enforcement Activity
Month
YTD
PY Month
Maryland State
Citations
Maryland State SEROS
Warning Citations
Parking Citations (paper)

PY YTD

10

50

15

141

2
48
4

28
433
46

3
53
0

17
548
40

Crime Report
Month

YTD

PY
Month

PY YTD

Calls for Service
Homicide
Rape
Robbery
Assault
B&E
Theft
Auto Theft
Motor Vehicle Accidents

688
0
0
0
8
2
1
0
12

4977
1
2
1
50
6
25
2
66

1009
0
0
0
15
0
4
0
8

6284
0
3
0
85
3
10
0
62

Emergency
Evaluations/Mental/Suicidal
Persons

8

45

5

29

Overdoses
Adult Arrests
Juvenile Arrests

1
3
1

7
41
13

2
12
2

6
75
30