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Budget & Appropriations Committee

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · 9:00 AM AM · Virtual/Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall, Phone: 1-408-418-9388, Access code: 2342 102 3042, Password: Public Link: https://bmore.webex.com/bmore/j.php?MTID=mb7910b1c8218a7b09a4acc16ad7ddfad

TL;DR

Baltimore's Budget & Appropriations Committee approved the city's fiscal 2027 budget plan, which includes agency appropriations, property tax rates, and school board funding. All three major budget measures passed with favorable recommendations. These budgets will fund city operations and schools from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

Key Decisions

  • Ordinance of Estimates for Fiscal Year 2027 Passed
  • Annual Property Tax for Fiscal Year 2027 Passed
  • Operating Budget for Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Fiscal Year 2027 Passed
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Agenda

  1. CALL TO ORDER
  2. INTRODUCTIONS
  3. ATTENDANCE
  4. ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
  5. 26-0188 Ordinance of Estimates for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2027 FOR the purpose of providing the appropriations estimated to be needed by each agency of the City of Baltimore for operating programs and capital projects during the Fiscal 2027 year.
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended Favorably with Amendment Passed

    This Ordinance was Recommended Favorably with Amendment to the Budget & Appropriations Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:

  6. 26-0189 Annual Property Tax – Fiscal Year 2027 FOR the purpose of providing a tax for the use of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027; and setting the semiannual payment service charge for that period.
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended Favorably Passed

    A motion was made by Gray that this Ordinance be Recommended Favorably. The motion carried by the following vote:

  7. 26-0200 Operating Budget for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2027 FOR the purpose of approving the budget estimated to be needed for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners for operating programs during Fiscal 2027; providing for certification of the approved budget to the State Superintendent of Schools; and providing for a special effective date.
    Mayor and City Council Res.
    Action: Recommended Favorably Passed

    A motion was made by Gray that this Mayor and City Council Res. be Recommended Favorably. The motion carried by the following vote:

  8. ADJOURNMENT
  9. THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC