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February 24, 2025 ·5:00 PM Final

City Hall, 4th Floor, Du Burns Chambers

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Agenda — 49 items

  1. 1 Call to Order
  2. 2 Pledge of Allegiance
  3. 3 Roll Call
  4. 4 Approval of the Journal
  5. 5 February 10, 2025
  6. 6 Bills Introduced
  7. 7 Gas-Powered Debris Removal Equipment – Prohibition – Enforcement FOR the purpose of clarifying and conforming certain provisions related to the enforcement of the prohibition of gas-powered debris removal equipment. 25-0035
  8. 8 Resolutions Introduced
  9. 9 "Good Cause” Eviction – Request for State Action FOR the purpose of calling on the Maryland General Assembly to pass HB 709/SB 651, Good Cause Eviction, which would allow local jurisdictions to enact “good cause” eviction laws and protect residents from arbitrary, discriminatory, or retaliatory displacement from their homes and communities. 25-0010R Adopted Pass
  10. 10 Request for State Action – Maryland HB 1006 – Protecting Sensitive Locations Act and Maryland SB 977 – Maryland Data Privacy Act FOR the purpose of calling on the Maryland General Assembly to pass HB1006, the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, to ensure that all citizens regardless of their immigration or citizenship status are safe in sensitive locations; and to pass SB977, the Maryland Data Privacy Act, to prohibit the sharing of personal information with immigration enforcement officials. 25-0011R Adopted Pass
  11. 11 Request for State Action – End the Multi-Year Rate Plan (MRP) Pilot and Cancel the Planned 2026 Baltimore Gas and Electric Distribution Rate Increase FOR the purpose of calling on the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) to end its Muti-Year Rate Plan Pilot, and to invoke the “off-ramp” provision to cancel the planned 2026 Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE) gas and electric distribution rate increases. 25-0012R Adopted Pass
  12. 12 Consent Calendar
  13. 13 (See Section A at back of Agenda)
  14. 2R Second Reader
  15. 15 Budget and Appropriations
  16. 16 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Board of Elections – $1,417,451 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $1,417,451 to the Board of Elections – Service 899 (Fair Conduct of Elections), to provide funding for emergency security equipment and unbudgeted mailing costs from 2024 elections; and providing for a special effective date. 25-0024 3rd Reader, for final passage Pass
  17. 17 General Fund Operating Appropriation Transfer – M-R Debt Service Service 123 - General Debt Service) to Department of Finance (Service 703 - Payroll) – $4,228,173 FOR the purpose of transferring a General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $4,228,173 from M-R Debt Service (Service 123 - General Debt Service) to the Department of Finance (Service 703 - Payroll); and providing for a special effective date. 25-0025 3rd Reader, for final passage Pass
  18. 18 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Fire Department – $33,361,780 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $33,361,780 to the Fire Department – Service 602 (Fire Suppression and Emergency Rescue), to provide funding for overtime due to sworn vacancies and unbudgeted EMS contractual services; and providing for a special effective date. 25-0026 3rd Reader, for final passage Pass
  19. 19 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Health Department – $5,251,429 FOR the purpose of providing a supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $5,251,429 to the Health Department (Service 315 - Emergency Services), to provide funding for reimbursable COVID-related contract costs; and providing for a special effective date. 25-0027 3rd Reader, for final passage Pass
  20. 20 General Fund Operating Appropriation Transfer – Department of General Services to Department of Law (Service 861 - Controversies) – $1,514,351 FOR the purpose of transferring a General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $1,514,351 from the Department of General Services to the Department of Law (Service 861 - Controversies); and providing for a special effective date. 25-0028 3rd Reader, for final passage Pass
  21. 21 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Liquor License Board – $250,323 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $250,323 to the Liquor License Board – Service 850 (Liquor Licensing), to provide funding for overtime for inspectors beyond budget; state salary adjustments for full time positions; and providing for a special effective date 25-0029 3rd Reader, for final passage Pass
  22. 22 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Police Department – $3,275,384 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $3,275,384 to the Police Department – Service 622 (Police Patrol), to provide funding for overtime due to sworn vacancies; and providing for a special effective date. 25-0030 3rd Reader, for final passage Pass
  23. 23 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Department of Public Works – $5,982,755 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $5,982,755 to the Department of Public Works – Service 663 (Waste Removal and Recycling), to provide funding for unbudgeted contractual collection services and tipping fees beyond budgeted amount; and providing for a special effective date. 25-0031 3rd Reader, for final passage Pass
  24. 24 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Recreation and Parks – $6,973,547 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $6,973,547 to the Department of Recreation and Parks – Service 646 (Park Maintenance), to provide funding for overspending on contractual services and overtime in Urban Forestry, Park Maintenance; and providing for a special effective date. 25-0032 3rd Reader, for final passage Pass
  25. 25 General Fund Operating Appropriation Transfer – M-R Debt Service (Service 123 - General Debt Service) to Office of the Sheriff (Service 882 - Deputy Sheriff Enforcement) – $4,564,341 FOR the purpose of transferring a General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $4,564,341 from M-R Debt Service (Service 123 - General Debt Service) to the Office of the Sheriff (Service 882 - Deputy Sheriff Enforcement); and providing for a special effective date. 25-0033 3rd Reader, for final passage Pass
  26. 26 General Fund Operating Appropriation Transfer – M-R Debt Service (Service 123 - General Debt Service) to Department of Transportation (Service 683 - Street Management) – $1,039,801 FOR the purpose of transferring a General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $1,039,801 from M-R Debt Service (Service 123 - General Debt Service) to the Department of Transportation (Service 683 - Street Management); and providing for a special effective date. 25-0034 3rd Reader, for final passage Pass
  27. 27 Housing and Economic Development
  28. 28 Midtown Community Benefits District and Management Authority — Establishment FOR the purpose of creating a community benefits district within Baltimore City; specifying the boundaries of the District; creating an Authority and describing its rights, duties, and powers; designating the initial interim Board of the Authority and providing for the selection and approval of a full Board; creating the administrator for the Authority to administer the District; mandating the financial responsibilities of the Authority and the City in conjunction with the operation of the District; providing for a supplemental tax to be collected by and for the Authority; establishing limits and minimums on the amount of the supplemental tax; incorporating the assessment, collection, and enforcement process for the supplemental tax within the procedures and processes already existing; specifying the role of the City in maintaining and enhancing existing services; encouraging the creation of partnerships between and among the Authority, the City, the State, the federal government, and other property owners not subject to the supplemental tax; establishing the Board of Estimates as the entity charged with reviewing and approving various matters relating to the District and the Authority; providing for the renewal, expiration, termination, and approval of the District and the Authority; and otherwise providing for the existence, operation, and control of the District and the Authority. 25-0019 3rd Reader, for final passage Pass
  29. 3R Third Reader
  30. 30 (Requires invocation of CC Rule 12-1 for same day advance from 2nd to 3rd Reader)
  31. 31 Midtown Community Benefits District and Management Authority — Establishment FOR the purpose of creating a community benefits district within Baltimore City; specifying the boundaries of the District; creating an Authority and describing its rights, duties, and powers; designating the initial interim Board of the Authority and providing for the selection and approval of a full Board; creating the administrator for the Authority to administer the District; mandating the financial responsibilities of the Authority and the City in conjunction with the operation of the District; providing for a supplemental tax to be collected by and for the Authority; establishing limits and minimums on the amount of the supplemental tax; incorporating the assessment, collection, and enforcement process for the supplemental tax within the procedures and processes already existing; specifying the role of the City in maintaining and enhancing existing services; encouraging the creation of partnerships between and among the Authority, the City, the State, the federal government, and other property owners not subject to the supplemental tax; establishing the Board of Estimates as the entity charged with reviewing and approving various matters relating to the District and the Authority; providing for the renewal, expiration, termination, and approval of the District and the Authority; and otherwise providing for the existence, operation, and control of the District and the Authority. 25-0019 Approved and Sent to the Mayor Pass
  32. 32 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Board of Elections – $1,417,451 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $1,417,451 to the Board of Elections – Service 899 (Fair Conduct of Elections), to provide funding for emergency security equipment and unbudgeted mailing costs from 2024 elections; and providing for a special effective date. 25-0024 Approved and Sent to the Mayor Pass
  33. 33 General Fund Operating Appropriation Transfer – M-R Debt Service Service 123 - General Debt Service) to Department of Finance (Service 703 - Payroll) – $4,228,173 FOR the purpose of transferring a General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $4,228,173 from M-R Debt Service (Service 123 - General Debt Service) to the Department of Finance (Service 703 - Payroll); and providing for a special effective date. 25-0025 Approved and Sent to the Mayor Pass
  34. 34 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Fire Department – $33,361,780 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $33,361,780 to the Fire Department – Service 602 (Fire Suppression and Emergency Rescue), to provide funding for overtime due to sworn vacancies and unbudgeted EMS contractual services; and providing for a special effective date. 25-0026 Approved and Sent to the Mayor Pass
  35. 35 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Health Department – $5,251,429 FOR the purpose of providing a supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $5,251,429 to the Health Department (Service 315 - Emergency Services), to provide funding for reimbursable COVID-related contract costs; and providing for a special effective date. 25-0027 Approved and Sent to the Mayor Pass
  36. 36 General Fund Operating Appropriation Transfer – Department of General Services to Department of Law (Service 861 - Controversies) – $1,514,351 FOR the purpose of transferring a General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $1,514,351 from the Department of General Services to the Department of Law (Service 861 - Controversies); and providing for a special effective date. 25-0028 Approved and Sent to the Mayor Pass
  37. 37 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Liquor License Board – $250,323 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $250,323 to the Liquor License Board – Service 850 (Liquor Licensing), to provide funding for overtime for inspectors beyond budget; state salary adjustments for full time positions; and providing for a special effective date 25-0029 Approved and Sent to the Mayor Pass
  38. 38 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Police Department – $3,275,384 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $3,275,384 to the Police Department – Service 622 (Police Patrol), to provide funding for overtime due to sworn vacancies; and providing for a special effective date. 25-0030 Approved and Sent to the Mayor Pass
  39. 39 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Department of Public Works – $5,982,755 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $5,982,755 to the Department of Public Works – Service 663 (Waste Removal and Recycling), to provide funding for unbudgeted contractual collection services and tipping fees beyond budgeted amount; and providing for a special effective date. 25-0031 Approved and Sent to the Mayor Pass
  40. 40 Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Recreation and Parks – $6,973,547 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $6,973,547 to the Department of Recreation and Parks – Service 646 (Park Maintenance), to provide funding for overspending on contractual services and overtime in Urban Forestry, Park Maintenance; and providing for a special effective date. 25-0032 Approved and Sent to the Mayor Pass
  41. 41 General Fund Operating Appropriation Transfer – M-R Debt Service (Service 123 - General Debt Service) to Office of the Sheriff (Service 882 - Deputy Sheriff Enforcement) – $4,564,341 FOR the purpose of transferring a General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $4,564,341 from M-R Debt Service (Service 123 - General Debt Service) to the Office of the Sheriff (Service 882 - Deputy Sheriff Enforcement); and providing for a special effective date. 25-0033 Approved and Sent to the Mayor Pass
  42. 42 General Fund Operating Appropriation Transfer – M-R Debt Service (Service 123 - General Debt Service) to Department of Transportation (Service 683 - Street Management) – $1,039,801 FOR the purpose of transferring a General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $1,039,801 from M-R Debt Service (Service 123 - General Debt Service) to the Department of Transportation (Service 683 - Street Management); and providing for a special effective date. 25-0034 Approved and Sent to the Mayor Pass
  43. 43 Committee Announcements
  44. 44 Announcements
  45. 45 District Showcase - 4th District
  46. 46 THE NEXT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2025 AT 5:00 P.M.
  47. 47 Adjournment
  48. 48 Thank you all for attending this meeting. Please check the area around your seat to make certain that you have everything that you brought with you.
  49. 49 We will be closing the room shortly and ask that everyone exit promptly to the 1st floor main entrance. Thank you for visiting City Hall.