City of Baltimore Legistar System

Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, President of the Council

Robert Curran, Vice President

District 1: James Kraft - District 2: Nicholas C. D'Adamo

District 3: Robert W. Curran - District 4: Kenneth N. Harris, Sr.

District 5: Rochelle "Rikki" Spector - District 6: Sharon Green Middleton

District 7: Belinda Conaway - District 8: Helen L. Holton

District 9: Agnes Welch - District 10: Edward L. Reisinger

District 11: Keiffer J. Mitchell, Jr. - District 12: Bernard C. "Jack" Young

District 13: Vernon E. Crider - District 14: Mary Pat Clarke

Acquisition of Property - 3200 East Biddle Street (Block 6150A, Lot 004)

FOR the purpose of authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to

acquire, by purchase or condemnation, the fee simple or other interests in certain

property known as 3200 East Biddle Street (Block 6150A, Lot 004), and needed for

industrial growth; and providing for a special effective date.

Multiple-Family Dwellings - First Amendment Accommodations

FOR the purpose of preserving the constitutional rights of occupants of

multiple-family dwellings; prohibiting bylaws, rules, regulations, or actions that

impair certain constitutional rights or that prohibit or deny reasonable

accommodation for religious practices; imposing certain penalties; providing for a

special effective date; and generally relating to the regulation of apartment houses,

condominiums, and other multiple-family dwellings.

Zoning - Open Space Zoning District

FOR the purpose of establishing a new zoning district, to be known as the Open

Space District; stating the purpose and scope of the district; establishing certain use

and bulk regulations for properties in the district; establishing certain off-street

parking and sign requirements; and generally relating to the establishment and

requisites of an Open Space Zoning District.

Zoning - Conditional Use Restaurant: Drive-In - 5711 Belair Road

FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the establishment,

maintenance, and operation of a restaurant: drive-in on the property known as 5711

Belair Road, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat.

Urban Renewal - Washington Village Urban Renewal Area - Amendment _

FOR the purpose of amending the Urban Renewal Plan for the Washington Village

Urban Renewal Area to amend Exhibits 1 and 4 to reflect the change in zoning,

upon approval by separate ordinance, for a portion of 1100 James Street; waiving

certain content and procedural requirements; making the provisions of this

Ordinance severable; providing for the application of this Ordinance in conjunction

with certain other ordinances; and providing for a special effective date.

Sale of Property - 1101 North Wolfe Street (Elmer Henderson Elementary

School)

FOR the purpose of authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to sell, at

either public or private sale, all its interest in a certain parcel of land known as the

former Elmer Henderson Elementary School located at 1101 North Wolfe Street

(Block 1550, Lot 1) and no longer needed for public use; and providing for a

special effective date.

Sale of Property - 1731 East Chase Street (Luther Craven Mitchell

Elementary School)

FOR the purpose of authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to sell, at

either public or private sale, all its interest in a certain parcel of land known as the

former Luther Craven Mitchell Elementary School located at 1731 East Chase

Street (Block 1565, Lot 39) and no longer needed for public use; and providing for

a special effective date.

Supplementary Tax Increment Loan Fund Capital Appropriation -

Department of Housing and Community Development - $85,000,000

FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Tax Increment Loan Fund Capital

Appropriation in the amount of $85,000,000 to the Department of Housing and

Community Development (Account #9910-587-979), to provide tax increment

financing and refinancing of the acquisition of property, the relocation of

businesses and/or residents, site removal, and certain public improvements in the

East Baltimore Research Park area; and providing for a special effective date.

East Baltimore Research Park Phase II - Development District

FOR the purpose of designating a "development district" to be known as "East

Baltimore Research Park Phase II Development District"; providing for and

determining various matters in connection with the establishment of the

development district; creating a special tax increment fund for that development

district; allocating certain property taxes to that fund; making certain findings and

determinations; providing for a special effective date; and generally relating to the

designation and operation of the development district, the establishment and use of

the tax increment fund and the issuance and payment of and other matters

pertaining to any special obligation bonds or notes issued in connection with the

development district.

East Baltimore Research Park - Special Obligation Bonds

FOR the purpose of providing for the issuance of special obligation bonds in an

amount not exceeding $85,000,000 for the purpose of financing and of refinancing

the acquisition of property, the relocation of businesses and/or residents, site

removal, and certain public improvements; providing for the method and sources of

payment for these special obligation bonds; authorizing the Board of Finance to

specify, prescribe, determine, provide for, and approve the details, forms,

documents, or procedures in connection with the special obligation bonds and any

other matters necessary or desirable in connection with the authorization, issuance,

sale, and payment of these special obligation bonds; providing that the City, in each

fiscal year in which any bonds are outstanding, use its best efforts to obtain the

appropriation of the Tax Increment Revenues, the Special Tax Revenues, and the

Enterprise Zone Tax Credit Revenues (as such terms are defined herein) in the

amounts and at the times specified in a trust agreement or agreements between the

City and a bank or trust company appointed as trustee thereunder; providing for a

special effective date; and generally relating to the issuance and payment of special

obligation bonds.

City Council President (Administration)

Bond Fund Capital Appropriation Transfer - Baltimore City Public Schools

(Account #9904-129-086) to The Department of Housing and Community

Development (Account #9910-587-037) - $1,500,000

FOR the purpose of transferring a Bond Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount

of $1,500,000 from the Baltimore City Public Schools (Account #9904-129-086) to

the Department of Housing and Community Development (Account

#9910-587-037); and providing for a special effective date.

City Council President (Administration)

Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - MR-Miscellaneous

General Expenses - $300,000

FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating

Appropriation in the amount of $300,000 to the MR-Miscellaneous General

Expenses - Program 122 (Miscellaneous General Expenses), to provide funding for

Dr. Bob's Pediatric Hospice; and providing for a special effective date.

City Council President (Administration)

Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - Department of

Legislative Reference - $65,000

FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating

Appropriation in the amount of $65,000 to the Department of Legislative Reference

- Program 107 (Archives and Records Management), to provide funding for the

Consultant Study - Archives; and providing for a special effective date.

City Council President (Administration)

Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - MR-Miscellaneous

General Expenses - $301,696

FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating

Appropriation in the amount of $301,696 to the MR-Miscellaneous General

Expenses - Program 122 (Miscellaneous General Expenses), to provide funding for

After School Programs; and providing for a special effective date.

Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation - MR-Miscellaneous

General Expenses - $70,000

FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating

Appropriation in the amount of $70,000 to the MR-Miscellaneous General

Expenses - Program 122 (Miscellaneous General Expenses), to provide funding for

Baltimore Partners for Enhanced Learning; and providing for a special effective

date.

Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation - Recreation and Parks -

$1,000,000

FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Capital

Appropriation in the amount of $1,000,000 to the Department of Recreation and

Parks (Account #9938-475-752), to provide funding for various parks

improvements in City parks; and providing for a special effective date.

State Related Economic Development Projects

FOR the purpose of authorizing and providing for negotiated payments in lieu of

taxes ("PILOTs") in connection with multi-use projects that combine at least 150

units of newly constructed residential housing, a parking structure containing at

least 1000 parking spaces, and attendant retail space (collectively referred to as a

"State Related Economic Development Project(s)") constructed on land owned by

the State of Maryland; authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to

enter into all arrangements necessary to effectuate PILOTs for such State Related

Economic Development Projects, by any and all necessary and proper means;

making certain legislative findings concerning the public benefits of this

Ordinance; providing that the assessment of the property shall be carried on the

assessment books as though the property were taxable for the purposes of

determining the amount of any State aid that is based on the assessable base of the

City; authorizing the Board of Estimates to approve the final terms of the PILOT

Agreements; and providing for a special effective date.

Baltimore City Congratulates George Washington Elementary School #022 -

National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

FOR the purpose of recognizing the accomplishments of the hardworking students,

the devoted parents, the dedicated teachers, and the committed Principal and

administrative staff of George Washington Elementary School in being named a

National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education,

applauding the academic perseverance that led to School #022 becoming 1 of only

6 schools in Maryland to be elevated to this status, encouraging them to keep up the

good work, and exhorting schools throughout Baltimore City to follow George

Washington Elementary School's example of excellence.

American Indian Heritage Month - November 2007

FOR the purpose of celebrating American Indian Heritage Month by honoring and

recognizing the original peoples of this land, who played a unique role in the

shaping of our Nation's history and culture, and encouraging all members of our

community to participate in the observation of American Indian Heritage Month by

celebrating the heritage and the contributions of American Indian and Alaska

Native peoples to this Nation.

In Recognition of the Department of Public Works' Celebration of the 10th

Annual America Recycles Day on November 15, 2007

FOR the purpose of commending the Director and employees of the Solid Waste

Bureau of the Baltimore City Department of Public Works on their comprehensive

efforts to develop an all-inclusive recycling program for the residents and

businesses of Baltimore City and recognizing the importance of recycling in

protecting the resources, the environment, and the quality of life on our Planet

Earth, as celebrated on the 10th annual America Recycles Day - November 15,

2007.

Supplementary General Fund Capital Appropriation - Department of Housing

and Community Development - $3,000,000

FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Capital

Appropriation in the amount of $3,000,000 to the Department of Housing and

Community Development (Account #9910-600-878), to provide funding for the

Howard Park Grocery Store Project; and providing for a special effective date.

Franchise - Private Sanitary Force Main and Sewer Pipe Under and Across a

Portion of Duncanwood Lane and North Highland Avenue Rights-of-Way

FOR the purpose of granting a franchise to East Baltimore Resources, Inc., to

construct, use, and maintain a private sanitary force main and sewer pipe under and

across portions of the Duncanwood Lane and North Highland Avenue

rights-of-way, connecting 3501 Federal Street to an existing City sanitary manhole

in Duncanwood Lane, subject to certain terms, conditions, and reservations; and

providing for a special effective date.

Franchise - Methane Gas Line and Telecommunications Conduit Under and

Across the Hawkins Point Road Right-of-way

FOR the purpose of granting a franchise to Ameresco Curtis Bay, LLC, to

construct, use, and maintain a methane gas line and telecommunications conduit

under and across the 2400 block of Hawkins Point Road, subject to certain terms,

conditions, and reservations; and providing for a special effective date.

City Streets - Closing - Dallas Street and a 2.5 Foot Wide Alley

FOR the purpose of condemning and closing (1) Dallas Street, extending from

Fleet Street southerly to Aliceanna Street and (2) a 2.5 foot wide alley laid out in

the rear of the properties known as 1508 through 1514 Aliceanna Street, extending

from Dallas Street easterly to its easternmost extremity, and lying within the Fells

Point Urban Renewal Project, as shown on Plat 346-A-59 in the Office of the

Department of Public Works; and providing for a special effective date.

Release of Right of Way - for Various Existing Variable Width Rights of Way

Granted to the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore through the Property of

the Baltimore Development Corporation, Formerly Known as Hollander

Ridge

FOR the purpose of authorizing the release and surrender by the Mayor and City

Council of Baltimore of all of its interests in and to various existing variable width

rights of way for Perpetual Easements for Municipal Utilities and Services granted

to the City of Baltimore through the property of the Baltimore Development

Corporation, formerly known as Hollander Ridge, the location and course of the

various existi