Frederick City Council Public Meeting – August 20, 2026

The Frederick City Council held a public meeting on August 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM in City Hall. The agenda included a pledge of allegiance, a presentation/proclamation, approval of minutes from August 6, 2026, appointments/reappointments, council comments, a consent calendar, and a public hearing. No transcript or minutes were provided; this summary is based solely on the published agenda.

Consent Calendar

• Special Ordinance S-26-15: To amend the FY 2027 Budget to include revenue and expenditures for a FY 2026 Certified Local Government (CLG) grant from the Maryland Historical Trust for education and training.
• Special Ordinance S-26-16: To amend the FY 2027 Budget for a U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs 2025 BJA Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant.
• Special Ordinance S-26-17: To amend the FY 2027 CIP 120014 Budget for grant funds from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development for building improvements at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine.
• Special Ordinance S-26-18: To amend the FY 2027 CIP Budget for grant funds for predevelopment activities at the Downtown Frederick Hotel and Conference Center.

Discussion Items

Public Hearing – Purchases

• Fall Protection Upgrades: A contract with Summit Anchor Company in the amount of $1,448,601.57 and purchase order of $1,545,571 for professional services related to fall protection upgrades at thirteen City water and sewer facilities.
• Pedestrian Bridge Design: A contract change order with A. Morton Thomas for a not-to-exceed amount of $325,120.30 for design of a pedestrian bridge crossing an onsite private road at the Worman’s Mill Court Apartment project.

Public Hearing – Ordinances (Second Readings)

• Ordinance G-26-8: Concerning fees.
• Ordinance G-26-4: Concerning fines for automatic enforcement.
• Ordinance G-26-10: To amend the Land Management Code concerning vertical mixed use, including a Planning Commission recommendation letter and project report.

Key Outcomes

No decisions, votes, or specific outcomes were recorded in the available agenda. Consent calendar items were listed as routine and likely approved collectively. Public hearings were held on the purchases and ordinances, but results are unknown. Council business and public comments were listed but not transcribed.