FY 26 Approved Operating Budget

Special Operations Harford County Department of Emergency Services FY 2026 Performance Measure Report

Reliable Infrastructure - Develop and deliver resilient, high-quality public services through projects and infrastructure that provide long-term economic, social, and environmental benefits. Emergency Response & Public Safety - Maintain public safety by funding and fostering collaboration among various agencies and stakeholders in emergency response and improve readiness and response through training, planning, and resource allocation. Education & Community Support - Aim to provide high-quality learning and experiences that foster the intellectual, social, physical, and emotional development of the community. Economic Prosperity - Enhance economic prosperity and security for individuals in Harford County. Fiscal Responsibility - As a cornerstone of our county’s success, we will govern within our means to support our communities and expand economic opportunity. Vision: Harford County Government serves with the highest level of professionalism, collaboration, and innovation in public service. Mission: To govern with exceptional integrity, competence, transparency, and fiscal responsibility, to improve the quality of life for all Harford citizens. Alignment to Countywide Strategic Goals Effective Governance - Ensure Harford County Government functions efficiently, ethically, and for the benefit of its citizens.

Performance Measures

Actual FY 24 Actual FY 25 To-Date

Estimate FY 26 Change

1- Special Operations Budget

$698,281

$859,928

$936,769

Performance Measure 1: Special Operations Budget ABOUT THIS MEASURE: 3 - Number of Training Hours 4 - Number of Mandatory Training Hours 5 - Percentage of Appropriately staffed incidents. (Goal is 90%) 6 - Response Time 2 - Number of Incidents

225

161

220

2500

2519

2600

1600

1600

1600

80%

80%

4.59 min

5 min

Developed from previous years to provide an operational budget for our Division.

WHAT IS BEING DONE AND WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO TRACK:

The budget guides us during the year to plan our expected expenses to maintain a balanced budget.

FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO CURRENT PERFORMANCE:

Using previous purchase agreements, buying off County contracts helps reduce overall costs.

Performance Measure 2: Number of Incidents ABOUT THIS MEASURE: Number of Special Operations Incidents

WHAT IS BEING DONE AND WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO TRACK:

The number of incidents provide us guidance in training and preparation for future incidents.

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