Md. Code, Local Government § 25–808

(a) From the money that first becomes available under this title to the board

of directors, the board of directors shall pay:

(1) the compensation and expenses of the board of viewers and the

engineers;

(2) any damages awarded;

(3) any compensation awarded for existing watershed projects; and

(4) the expenses incident to the organization of the watershed

association.

(b) (1) On request by the board of directors, the county commissioners,

county council, or Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City may advance funds to

pay the costs in subsection (a) of this section.

(2) An advance under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be repaid

from the money first received from special assessments imposed on the landowners

for the watershed project.