Annual Reports to the Howard County Council
| Code/Legislation | Purpose | Responsible Party and Due Dates | Report Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.120(b)(4) | Summary of administration of the merit system |
Personnel Board Reports Due: January 31st, Annually |
2024 |
| 1.482(c)(1) | Report on the status of the Howard County Retirement Plan and the Police and Fire Employees' Retirement plan. |
Pension Oversight Commission Reports Due: Annually |
2024 |
| 4.103(i) | Report on the activities of the Office of Procurement and the statistical information applicable to the corresponding fiscal year. |
Office of Procurement and Contract Administration Reports Due: June 30th, Annually |
2025 |
| 6.401(d)(6) | Summary of County Fleet vehicles |
Department of Administration Reports Due: February 1st, Annually |
2025 |
| 6.600(i)(7) | Report on the progress being made in the areas of environmental protection and preservation |
Environmental Sustainability Board Reports Due: April 22nd, Annually |
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| 12.205I(2)(a) | Report providing a comprehensive overview of the Howard County Office of Human Rights & Equity’s (OHRE) efforts, activities, investigations, and accomplishments in advancing equity, eradicating discrimination, and promoting human rights throughout the county over the past year |
Office of Human Rights and Equity Reports Due: Annually |
2024 |
| 13.1407 | Right of First Refusal Summary |
Department of Housing and Community Development Reports Due: February 1st, Annually |
2024 |
| 13.1600 | Housing Opportunities Trust Fund |
Department of Housing and Community Development Reports Due: December 1st, Annually |
2024 |
| 13.402c(e)(8) | Allocations and expenditures of fee-in-lieu of MIHU units |
Housing and Community Development Reports Due: February 1st, Annually |
2025 |
| 13.402(j) | An annual report on the analysis of the Moderate Income Housing Program to the County Executive and to the County Council |
Department of Housing and Community Development Reports Due: April 1st, Annually |
2024 |
| 14.39.02.03 | Annual report on the systemic planning and procedures and the commitment to creating innovative learning and working environments that align with the goal to ensure equitable distribution of resources to schools. |
School of Planning and Capital Planning and Construction Reports Due: Annually |
2025 |
| 17.100 | Report on the current status of each of the hazard mitigation actions that were in the original 2024-2029 Hazard Mitigation Plan that was approved by County Council in November of 2023. |
Office of Emergency Management Reports Due: Annually |
2025 |
| 17.402(f)(2) | An annual report on the Office of Consumer Protection to the County Executive and to the County Council. |
Advisory Board on Consumer Protection Reports Due: Annually |
2024 |
| 20.1111 | With the cooperation of the Director of the Department of Public Works and the Director of the Department of Finance, the Administrator of the Office shall submit a report to the County Council. |
Office of Community Sustainability, Department of Public Works and Department of Finance Reports Due: March 1st, Annually |
2024 |
| 20.129D(k) | Annual Report that summarizes the program's activity through June 30, 2025, for tax credits to be allocated in FY26 |
Department of Planning and Zoning, Department of Finance, Howard County Economic Development Authority Reports Due: September 1st, Annually |
2025 |
| 20.1307 |
To inform County leadership of the fiscal-year outcomes of the disposable-plastics program by: (1) analyzing fees collected and program costs; (2) assessing progress in reducing single-use plastic bags and other disposable plastics; (3) summarizing store impacts and responses; and (4) presenting recommendations for improving or re-thinking current reduction strategies |
Department of Finance jointly with the Office of Community Sustainability Reports Due: Annually |
2025 |
| 20.507 | Development Road Improvement Fund Report |
Director of Finance Reports Due: July 31st, Annually |
December 2024 |
| 20.507 | Development Road Improvement Fund Report |
Director of Finance Reports Due: July 31st, Quarterly |
Q1 2025, Q2 2025 |
| 23.03.02.00 | An annual maintenance plan approved by the local board of education that describes a strategy for maintaining public school facilities. |
School Facilities and Operations Reports Due: Annually |
FY2026 |
| Not Codified (see Investment Policy and Reports) |
Monthly report on the County's investment in public funds |
Department of Finance Reports Due: Monthly |
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| Title 5 Clean Air Act | Permit is mandated under Title V of the Clean Air Act for certain facilities that are potential major emission sources | Maryland Department of Environment | 2025 |
| CB47-2007 | An annual report on LEED Certification |
Department of Inspections, Licensing, and Permits Reports Due: Annually |
2024 |
| CB5-2023 | The County Executive must submit a comprehensive report to the County Council detailing recommendations, code changes, exemptions, and strategies to implement all-electric building standards, maximize energy efficiency and emissions reductions, and align with state climate goals and incentives. |
County Executive Reports Due: Annually |
2024 |
| CR116-2007 | An annual report on the Residential Green Building to the County Executive and to the County Council |
Department of Inspections, Licensing, and Permits Reports Due: Annually |
2024 |
| CR120-2019 | Semi-annual reporting to County Council to describe policy progress and the several of the policy's specified implementation activities. |
Office of Transportation, County Administration, Department of Public Works and Department of Planning and Zoning Reports Due: Semi-annually |
Sept 2025 |
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Annual Solar PILOT Reports |
To summarize energy production and subscriber participation for Howard County’s solar PILOT programs, supporting transparency and tracking progress toward local renewable energy goals |
Office of Community Sustainability Reports Due: Annually |
Annual Solar PILOT Documentation |