FY26 Budget Presentation

TOWN OF INDIAN HEAD
PUBLIC HEARING
FY 2026 BUDGET

April 24, 2025

FY 2026 BUDGET
July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
Manager’s Message

With this year’s proposed budget we worked to fulfill these objectives:

• Repair/replace our aging infrastructure. Repairs to WWTP, Lift Stations on Dogwood & Mattawoman Woods and
repair/replace well # 3 & 4. Work is underway.

• Set fees for water, sewer and trash at levels needed to sustain and improve the level of services provided and be
fiscally sound operations.

• Balance revenues and spending.

• Allocate costs among the various funds.

• Look into the future and prepare for major capital projects in the years ahead. WWTP repairs & upgrades, new well,
improvements to Town facilities, Pavilion, Senior Center and the Town Hall.

• Increase police presence in Town. Additional officers and expand camera program. Blackout Security Services and
extra duty Town patrols.

• Provide the citizens of the Town with well trained/educated employees.

• Upgrade aging equipment at Public Works & WWTP.

• Address stormwater issues throughout Town.

This budget represents our best efforts to balance the service levels for our citizens
and prudent finances to provide those services.

FY 2026 GENERAL FUND
REVENUES $2,599,971
0% 1% 0%
0% 4% 0% 0% Local Taxes

State Revenues

Licenses & Permits
35%
Rental Fees - ATM

Service Fees

County Grants
60%
Comm Activities

Misc. Revenues

Prior Year

FY 2026 GENERAL FUND
EXPENDITURES $2,599,971
3% Town Council
11% 7% Finance Office
Town Manager
2%
0% 8% Professional Services
0% 2%
Town Hall
1% Economic Development
1%
4% Planning & Zoning
Traffic Control
2% Code Enforcement
Public Safety
2%
6% Public Works

2% Streets & Sidewalks
Stormwater Management
4% Community Affairs
Municipal Parks
14% 0%
3% Senior/Community Center
Youth Enrichment Center
General Administration
5%
Safety Committee
Debt Service
Surplus
22%

FY 2026 TRASH FUND REVENUES
$679,440
2%

Service Fees
Bulk Trash

98%

FY 2026 TRASH FUND EXPENSES
$679,440
1%2% 4%

Salaries

Contract Services

Supplies

Misc.

93%

FY 2026 WATER/WASTEWATER
REVENUES
$1,371,074
9% 0%
0%

State Grants
Service Fees
Capital Revenues
Lease-Tower Site

91%

FY 2026 WATER/WASTEWATER
EXPENSES
$1,371,074
3%
11%
24%

Salaries
14% Prof. Expenses
Utility
Maintenance
Supplies
4% Misc.
35% Debt Services

FY 2026 PARKS FUND REVENUES
4%
$101,150

Miscellaneous
Transfers

96%

FY 2026 PARKS FUND
EXPENDITURES
3%
$101,150
15%

Utility Expenses
10%

Maintenance

Supplies

Capital
Improvements

72%

FY 2026 PAVILION REVENUES
$37,792

34%

Rental Fees
Transfers

66%

FY 2026 PAVILION EXPENSES
$37,792
1%
16%
42%

Utility
Maintenance
Supplies
Miscellaneous

41%

BUDGET SUMMARY
• Property tax rate will remain the same at $0.34 per $100 of assessed value.
• Water/Sewer base rate remains the same for residential/multiple residential at $75 and for commercial at
$217.
• Water/Sewer usage rate remains the same at $7.00 per 1,000 gallons.
• Trash rates remain the same for residential/multiple residential at $90, commercial at $100, and
dumpsters at $500. Bulk trash is $75 per flatbed truckload.
• Capital contribution fee remains the same at $9,685.
• Boardwalk on the Potomac Phase Two, Boys & Girls Club, Storm Water project on East Poplar and Sixth
Street, Splash Pad on the Village Green, and additional parking in Riverwatch are some of the projects
currently being worked on.
• The Town has been implementing grant funded projects with funds awarded in recent years. The Town
has also successfully sought additional grant funds for projects to be carried out over the next couple of
years. We have received funding from MDE, MEA, SHA, MHAA, EPA, DHCD, DNR, and MDOT for
water/wastewater, parks, roads, Recreational Trails, Bikeways, and Heritage for trail projects in the
Town. The Town has also applied for Bond Bills and Earmarks.
• The Town has been upgrading public facilities, as well as infrastructure improvements, as part of a
movement to encourage private development.
• The town has purchased the Henderson Property for possible future development along the Potomac
River. Town received a NOI from developer.
• Increase police presence and expand camera program. Blackout Security Services.