FY 26 Approved Operating Budget

HIGHWAYS FUND SUMMARY

ORIGIN & PURPOSE : The Highways Division of the Department of Public Works has overall responsibility for the County ' s roadway network and stream quality . This charge is divided between two distinct functional areas : BUREAU OF ENGINEERING : Responsibilities include engineering , design , and technical support of capital projects , development review , and drafting for highway related projects and other County agencies . In addition , this section performs tra ffi c analysis for intersection improvements , future roads , speed studies , etc . BUREAU OF HIGHWAYS MAINTENANCE : Responsible for maintenance and cleaning of roads , alleys , bridges , viaducts and underpasses , drains and culverts . This area is also responsible for the maintenance of approximately 1 , 064 miles of County roadways ; 223 County bridges , which includes ten bridges shared with Baltimore County ; over 25 , 000 signs ; and over 5 , 450 street lights . SNOW REMOVAL : Overtime cost , materials , meals , and other related expenses incurred for snow removal operations are budgeted in the account under the purview of the Bureau of Highways Maintenance .

FUND SUMMARY BY CHARACTER

Highways Fund Summary by Character

FY 23 Audited FY 24 Audited FY 25 Approved Budget

FY 26 Approved Budget

SALARIES AND WAGES

$19,079,932

$19,153,779

$22,017,682

$23,203,820

CONTRACTUAL SERVICES

$5,897,284

$7,434,803

$9,732,504

$10,478,634

SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS

$6,850,133

$7,229,558

$10,533,090

$10,617,140

BUSINESS AND TRAVEL

$7,804,401

$7,908,392

$8,876,546

$8,951,476

CAPITAL OUTLAY

$307,492

$113,857

$154,000

$15,000

DEBT SERVICE

$2,604,732

$2,992,584

$3,120,425

$3,824,367

MISCELLANEOUS

$14,244,558

$17,581,204

$18,301,553

$16,779,363

INTER-GOVERNMENTAL / INTER-FUND EXPENDITURES

$69

$70

$2,200

$2,200

$56,788,602

$62,414,246

$72,738,000

$73,872,000

TOTAL

186