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Budget & Appropriations Committee

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 · 9:30 AM AM · Virtual/Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall, Phone: 1-408-418-9388, Access code: 2348 143 6210 , Password: Public Link: https://bmore.webex.com/bmore/j.php?MTID=md5406af5f3ef70c483992c1edcacf3a0

TL;DR

Baltimore's Budget & Appropriations Committee approved multiple capital project funding allocations totaling over $49 million, with significant investments in public housing broadband, transportation infrastructure, and urban development. The projects focus on improving city infrastructure, transportation corridors, and community resources across various neighborhoods.

Key Decisions

  • Broadband for Public Housing Sites Approved
  • West Baltimore Highway Deconstruction Project Funded
  • Middle Branch Resiliency Initiative Approved
  • Urban Forestry Program Expansion Funded
  • Neighborhood Traffic Calming Project Approved
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. CALL TO ORDER
  2. INTRODUCTIONS
  3. ATTENDANCE
  4. ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
  5. 25-0120 Supplementary Mayoralty Capital Project Fund Capital Appropriation – Baltimore City Information Technology – $13,650,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Mayoralty Capital Project Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $13,650,000 to the Baltimore City Information Technology – PRJ002423 911111 127-116 (Broadband for Public Housing Sites), to provide funding for the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Housing Authority of Baltimore City to install broadband internet service at public housing sites; and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
  6. 25-0121 Supplementary Convention Center Capital Project Fund Capital Appropriation – Convention Center – $200,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Convention Center Capital Project Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $200,000 to the Convention Center – PRJ002554 998001 534-001 (Convention Center Annual Contribution), to provide funding for capital improvements at the Convention Center; and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
  7. 25-0122 Supplementary Department of Transportation Project Fund Capital Appropriation – Department of Transportation – $2,000,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Department of Transportation Project Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $2,000,000 to the Department of Transportation – PRJ002909 (West Baltimore United), to provide funding for deconstruction and redevelopment of U.S. 40 Highway to Nowhere; and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
  8. 25-0123 Supplementary Department of Transportation Project Fund Capital Appropriation – Department of Transportation – $15,500,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Department of Transportation Project Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $15,500,000 to the Department of Transportation – PRJ002913 (Hanover Street Corridor and Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge National Environmental Protection Act Study), to advance concept planning studies for multi-modal transportation improvements to a 30% Design; and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
  9. 25-0124 Supplementary Department of Transportation Project Fund Capital Appropriation – Department of Transportation – $498,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Department of Transportation Project Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $498,000 to the Department of Transportation – PRJ003511 (Jones Falls Gateway), to design a segment of the Jones Falls Trail; and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
  10. 25-0125 Supplementary Department of Planning Project Fund Capital Appropriation – Department of Planning – $17,000,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Department of Planning Project Fund Capital Appropriation in the amount of $17,000,000 to the Department of Planning – PRJ003617 (Middle Branch Resiliency Initiative - MBRI), to support the South Baltimore Gateway Partnership to design and construct the Smith Cove Project (SCP); and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
  11. 25-0129 Supplementary State Fund Operating Appropriation – Department of Recreation and Parks (Service 654 - Urban Forestry) – $415,146 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary State Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $415,146 to the Department of Recreation and Parks – Service 654 (Urban Forestry), to provide funding for 2 positions, a job training program, and a green building class to expand the Camp Small wood recycling operations in hopes of advancing Baltimore’s sustainability and equity goals; and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
  12. 25-0143 General Fund Appropriation Transfer – Service 122 (M-R Miscellaneous General Expenses) to Department of Transportation – PRJ002526 (Neighborhood Traffic Calming (508-151)) – $1,000,000 FOR the purpose of amending the Capital budget to provide previously authorized and appropriated general funds for a new project in the amount of $1,000,000 from Service 122 (M-R Miscellaneous General Expenses) to the Department of Transportation – PRJ002526 (Neighborhood Traffic Calming (508-151)); and providing for a special effective date.
    Ordinance
  13. ADJOURNMENT
  14. THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC