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The Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee voted 3–0 to approve a set of on-the-floor amendments and to move the bill forward as amended. The amendments, offered by Vice Chair Oriotta and adopted by the committee, add exemptions for displacements caused by natural disasters and for small landlords (the committee discussed matching a five-unit threshold used elsewhere in county rules), and require landlords to retain records of payments and relocation offers for a three- to five‑year period. The clerk recorded aye votes from Chair DeNova, Council member Olson and Vice Chair Riata; the motion carried 3–0.

Why it matters: the bill would shift some short‑term housing costs from county emergency rental assistance programs to housing providers for tenants displaced by condemnations, and would codify tenants’ first right to return after rehabilitation. Sponsors and tenant advocates said the measure fills what they see as a gap that leaves displaced renters without immediate housing and little practical recourse.

Key details and debate
- Scope of payments. Shailene Miller Y of the county Budget and Policy team described the bill’s payment scheme to the committee: “the landlord would be required to return the security deposit with required interest, pay the tenant pro rata rent for the remainder of the month, and pay the greater of 3 months of fair market value for rent or 3 months of the rent under the current lease.” Miller Y also noted the draft includes provisions for temporary relocation housing and payments for immediate relocation costs and requires the landlord to preserve the tenant’s lease terms when the tenant returns.
- Sponsor rationale. Vice Chair Oriotta, the bill sponsor, told the committee the draft was prompted by constituent cases in District 7 where tenants were displaced for months without rehousing or the right to return. “What we don’t want is for units to be…remodeled, and then they move in new tenants at a higher rate and don’t even offer those tenants to move back into their apartments,” Oriotta said.
- Agency concerns. DPIE and Department of Social Services staff raised operational and fiscal concerns. A county administration representative said DSS currently uses emergency rental assistance funds to help displaced households and that shifting responsibility could affect limited DSS resources. DPIE raised compliance and workflow concerns about a provision in the draft that would require DPIE to accept proof (copies of checks or money orders) that landlords provided relocation payments. A DPIE representative told the committee, “DPIE will not be a repository between a landlord and a tenant,” and estimated a software upgrade (the county’s Momentum permitting system) would cost about $75,000 to add the upload function and unit-level tracking the draft appears to require.
- Exemption debate. Housing providers’ representatives asked for an exemption where displacement is caused by events outside the landlord’s control — for example, large natural disasters or tenant‑caused fires. Hugo Cantu of the Apartments and Office Building Association testified the Montgomery County exemption is broader than their members can accept and urged similar language to avoid pushing up insurance and operating costs. Martin Michaels, staff attorney at CASA, urged the committee not to include that exemption: he said tenants often cannot cover relocation costs through renters’ insurance and that holding landlords responsible for immediate rehousing protects renters.
- Open questions. DPIE and DSS asked how the draft would operate if repairs exceed 30 days and whether the council‑determined “approved allowance” for noncomparable replacement housing could create the appearance of the council setting compensation amounts in disputes. DPIE recommended further conversations with the sponsor if the council advances the bill.

Formal actions recorded
- Amendment motion (summary): Add exemptions for natural disasters and for small landlords (matching the county’s five‑unit threshold used in other rules); require landlords to retain relocation/payment records for 3–5 years; preserve the first right of reoccupancy (sponsor language). Outcome: approved by roll call, 3–0.
- Motion to move the bill as amended (transcript: “go February on the bill as amended”): Motion by Vice Chair Oriotta, seconded by Council member Olson; roll call recorded aye votes from Chair DeNova, Council member Olson and Vice Chair Riata. Outcome: motion carries 3–0.

What remained unresolved: agencies requested drafting clarifications and operational conversations. DPIE objected to being made the repository for payment proof, and DSS asked for additional clarification about interaction with emergency assistance and eligibility. Committee members indicated willingness to pursue technical fixes in subsequent drafts.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Prince George - Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee - Budget Work-session: Financial Services Corporation, Economic Development Corporation, Redevelopment Authority - Apr 07, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A Prince George’s County Council committee on Monday amended and advanced county bill CB 17–2025, legislation that would require landlords to provide relocation assistance and a first right of reoccupancy when rental units are declared unfit for human habitation.","taxTitle","Prince George's County, Maryland","taxId",3378,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6612420,"Redevelopment Authority outlines Suitland and other pipelines, cites entitlement delays and surplus‑property inventory timeline",1287,8121000,9408000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2891492-ea09508db08f810ff3517d19aaf2a34a&start=8121&end=9408","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2891492-ea09508db08f810ff3517d19aaf2a34a/thumbnail_8121000.jpg","/articles/6612420/Prince-Georges-County/Maryland/Redevelopment-Authority-outlines-Suitland-and-other-pipelines-cites-entitlement-delays-and-surplusproperty-inventory-timeline","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6612420-4a95df9cbedfb420e2c4f5580b48e5e3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771000609&Signature=P5Aog1tDbHqDOdYwp~FIUmCQinC78J~sgTnhzThZuwFgEXiaDwsuN~2jB-yLokcz9r~8EMSMaiNZKWL128YNpgrcH-DTKws~7q5j3VVmbI54UWWShRNpjgZlBHeU3n04hWfukrJB4fGp8lgbYLAQu5rdUICZl1tsBViBGmQVIdh1~rGlL1oSrHKuwiVIn0-Mi6hg5P~tQSJGhzSFj34bLPh9e6nGJFDkzFOqFDSovmEaMNVbVm0Cags-CC~aAXvOaauN-bT8eeWKATlmch5HoMXi~X10InkB8zW9jZJhSU-l2eLTFx-Da5cprdIqahslXIjw1sibpZ7dpiirz~ndJw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Redevelopment Authority of Prince George’s County presented a FY26 budget overview and a multi‑project pipeline to the county committee on April 7, describing major transit-oriented and neighborhood redevelopment projects and identifying entitlement, funding and flood‑mitigation issues that have delayed portions of the pipeline.

The authority said it expects to continue work on Suitland Town Square and other projects while also administering small-business and rehabilitation grant programs that support community revitalization.

Main points
- Budget and staffing. The Redevelopment Authority said its FY26 proposed capital program totals about $17.4 million with operating expenditures of roughly $2.9 million and a staff complement of 10 full‑time equivalent positions.
- Project pipeline. The RDA reviewed a multi‑site pipeline that includes Suitland Town Square (a planned mixed‑use project near Suitland Metro), Glenarden Hills residential phases, Beacon Heights (Riverdale/Beacon Heights, Purple Line TOD), “210 On The Park” in Capitol Heights and the former Chevrolet Hospital redevelopment (a large mixed‑use campus). The Suitland project was described as roughly 32 acres with up to about 500 housing units and 50,000 square feet of retail in the long‑term project plan; the Chevrolet site was described as a larger campus project with housing, retail and office/medical components and a multi‑phase buildout.
- Entitlement, litigation and delays. RDA staff said entitlement work and a pending legal matter have slowed portions of Suitland and that a prior settlement related to entitlements required a payment of $512,000. The authority said other projects are delayed while funding and infrastructure work are completed.
- Surplus property and operational oversight. The authority confirmed it will receive the county surplus‑property inventory by May 1, will continue to manage surplus-property solicitations, and will operate under a sharing arrangement with the Office of Central Services (OCS) for any proceeds. RDA staff said the agency will present available surplus parcels to the council and to members as part of an inventory package.
- Community programs. The RDA described active programs including a community impact grant (CIG) program for nonprofits, a commercial property improvement program (CPIP) supporting facade and retail improvements, down‑payment assistance and housing rehabilitation assistance programs. The authority said the CIG solicitation was recently released and CPIP has a second funding iteration planned for summer.

Why it matters: the RDA manages county-owned and underutilized parcels, negotiates public‑private redevelopment deals, and administers programs intended to preserve and expand affordable housing and commercial activity. Delays and entitlement litigation can increase project costs and push back timelines for housing and retail that stakeholders expect.","The Redevelopment Authority reported a multi‑site development pipeline and budget to a county committee and said entitlement and funding issues have delayed parts of major projects including Suitland.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6612425,"Economic Development Corporation outlines priorities, warns marketing cuts will limit outreach",2240,4920000,7160000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2891492-ea09508db08f810ff3517d19aaf2a34a&start=4920&end=7160","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2891492-ea09508db08f810ff3517d19aaf2a34a/thumbnail_4920000.jpg","/articles/6612425/Prince-Georges-County/Maryland/Economic-Development-Corporation-outlines-priorities-warns-marketing-cuts-will-limit-outreach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6612425-be8e4796d4376e8b39400931f82d4ce2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771000609&Signature=URFYlqHaBIHrH0Kja5vnm1xBM-wdMhczT-WqrcLhs06F6QonUxkrhkj-Sb8hpIQv-Mdn2~4ZkoaUPI9Bpms6SlZ5tVbcyP0ooq7a-8Z86Sfs7-dyoPCua-nYZLToS4LXmmg-LIU2ltVmxQqsXLj3HA0GqiewKdT1vnY2P9693bzTgTt8i5NPYH4LO5je6uFAxZhQOYChouA-mFE69TjH2~Y8AIT5mhzvYfsaYUoKyCuR37u8bLLxu3nVrhOc71Oow1ZqMspfu0Ly3m4fbv-z0dHGKevhknu-WNg78s~Fa6dEL81-jBtKjq49WZ5Ocj0vtJoswAPUZ87T0AYjs~8MoQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) told a county committee on April 7 that planned budget reductions will curtail the agency’s ability to market the county and participate in trade shows and conferences that the EDC says bring economic-development leads.

EDC leadership also described ongoing work on business attraction and retention, technical assistance for small and minority-owned firms, and the continued use of the county Economic Development Incentive (EDI) fund to support projects that may not otherwise occur without local incentives.

Key points
- Marketing and events. Lori Valentine, EDC vice president for policy and public relations, said the EDC’s marketing budget is set to shrink and that the agency previously operated with roughly $350,000 for marketing. Valentine told the committee the proposed reduction would leave roughly $180,000 available and would limit the EDC’s ability to sponsor or attend major conferences used to attract investment and to promote county businesses.
- EDI fund and project pipeline. EDC presented a summary of EDI fund activity, reporting 52 committed applications in FY25 and noting that the EDI fund has leveraged substantial private investment to date. The EDC said it serves as the “front door” for EDI fund applications, coordinates with the Office of Law, Office of Procurement and county partners, and negotiates project-specific workforce and procurement commitments as part of loan or incentive agreements.
- State and federal threats. EDC officials warned county incentives face headwinds from the state-level DECADE Act proposal, which would restructure several incentive programs including the VLT fund and enterprise‑zone credits. EDC staff noted the potential for job-creation tax credits and other tools to be affected and said they were monitoring legislative activity for impacts on county competitiveness.
- Small-business technical assistance. The EDC described Grow Prince George’s and other technical-assistance programming developed with ARPA and other funds, including accelerator programs and procurement events designed to increase local contracting and procurement readiness. Much of that work was supported by one-time ARPA funding that the EDC said has now ended and needs replacement to continue at scale.

Committee questions and follow-up
Committee members asked how the EDC assesses job-creation and county-resident hiring commitments in EDI deals and who signs off on negotiations. EDC said each project is negotiated case‑by‑case, with EDC as the lead intake and negotiator and with input from the Office of Law, Procurement and the county’s financial advisory committee; final deals also seek council review. Council members requested additional impact reporting on county‑resident hires and more detail about how EDI commitments are enforced and monitored.

Why it matters: the EDC’s marketing and incentive activities are central to the county’s approach to attracting investment and to supporting small businesses. Reduced marketing and fewer sponsored trade missions could limit visibility to potential investors and make it harder to promote county businesses abroad.","The Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) briefed the PHED committee on budget cuts that will reduce marketing and event spending, provided details on the EDI fund pipeline and international business outreach, and said state-level changes (the DECADE Act) could affect incentives the county uses to attract and retain firms.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6612428,"FSC First warns of funding losses, reports loan activity and EDI fund pressure",2650,2030000,4680000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2891492-ea09508db08f810ff3517d19aaf2a34a&start=2030&end=4680","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2891492-ea09508db08f810ff3517d19aaf2a34a/thumbnail_2030000.jpg","/articles/6612428/Prince-Georges-County/Maryland/FSC-First-warns-of-funding-losses-reports-loan-activity-and-EDI-fund-pressure","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6612428-7b571f374382cc20fa53c2931977197b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771000609&Signature=VU76CXcVsHm~F9pEr3yGA2LBZ~aGh5SB4mcZoR6O1kiAy1T57qtuGRevD~8Ck1F9ZplLhHTAQdzFfHVYCA4uKHPHnMBhEAm11DBd9Ik6HLXyo-d6zRl-BsbWaSktSeM8YaVY07UFI9cPyAOjQVncXuBHBV7rd7gkryUboXnQMUVuqxoKAGWeLB59CtL-8XbfufjbipgeYRMJjCDTnSumO2GMFQxELjlOmMJbhlb--R7ioztJFn7sLKjGozsRXo9OpcM-XF6ZPxs7ky0EteiYpAxP5DfG3i3SaDNv2voXq-ROmum4UQjmbKTkj4YtbI3yZS4Rv-O~ZhvCyTUEiSLSAw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","FSC First, the county’s designated community development financial institution (CDFI), told the Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee on April 7 that rising interest rates, the end of ARPA grant support and proposed state changes threaten several of its lending programs and its ability to support small businesses.

The nonprofit reported new loan activity and job metrics for the current fiscal year but warned that federal and state funding uncertainties — and a proposed state restructuring of certain funds — could reduce available lending capital.

What FSC First reported
- Loan and jobs activity. FSC First said it closed 34 loans in FY25 so far, supported or created 404 jobs and deployed about $7 million in loans. Non‑EDI net loan program income was projected at about $196,000, a 15.2% decrease from FY25, the agency said.
- EDI fund performance and available balance. FSC First reported conditional and conventional EDI loans in its portfolio and said there is roughly $14.4 million available to re-lend from the fund. Staff also highlighted that, as loans repay, approximately $1 million in principal returns to the fund each year. The organization described the EDI fund as at its lowest fund balance in the program’s history and cited a need to preserve flexible capital for small-business technical assistance and lines of credit.
- Revenue, grants and programs at risk. FSC First’s budget memo showed the county grant is projected about 5% below the FY25 approved budget and the overall FSC First budget down about 1%. The organization flagged possible cuts to the SBA Community Advantage and other federal programs and described a potential 50% reduction proposed in the Maryland General Assembly to the state VLT Flex Fund that supports one of FSC First’s most flexible lending pools.

Administration and OMB commentary
- OMB/EFR discrepancy on EDI fund balance. Brent Johnson of the county’s Office of Management and Budget (O&M B) reported a different closing balance in the county’s AFR: an EDI fund ending balance of $31,000,006.39 for FY24 and an estimated FY26 ending balance of $23.8 million in the proposed budget book. FSC First and OMB staff said timing differences and accounting treatments deserve further review; committee members asked OMB and FSC First to reconcile the figures.

Committee questions and follow-up
Committee members pressed FSC First on: how much EDI lending occurs inside the Beltway (a county policy target), how quickly EDI principal turns over to the fund (FSC First estimated $1 million per year), and how FSC First prioritizes restaurant and other higher-risk startups. FSC First said it will provide district‑level and inside‑the‑Beltway breakdowns and noted that projects vary widely; it also said new line‑of‑credit products were being launched.

Why it matters: FSC First is a principal conduit for county EDI dollars and other loan programs designed to support local small businesses. Cuts to federal and state programs and lower revenue from some loan streams would reduce the organization’s capacity to make loans and provide technical assistance, committee members were told.","FSC First told a county committee its lending programs are under pressure from reduced federal and state funding and proposed state changes; the nonprofit reported loan and job metrics and said the county’s EDI fund has limited available balance though OMB presented a larger fund-balance figure.","actionData","errors"]

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County committee approves amendments to tenant-relocation bill, advances CB 17–2025

Redevelopment Authority outlines Suitland and other pipelines, cites entitlement delays and surplus‑property inventory timeline

Economic Development Corporation outlines priorities, warns marketing cuts will limit outreach

FSC First warns of funding losses, reports loan activity and EDI fund pressure