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Jun 9, 2026

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Homestead tax credit increase recommended

The Budget & Appropriations Committee recommended favorably, with amendment, an ordinance to increase the homestead tax credit percentage for the taxable year beginning July 2026. The committee also placed the Fiscal Year 2027 Ordinance of Estimates on the agenda for public hearing. Four members were present and one was excused.

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Budget & Appropriations Committee meeting summary

Committee convened with five members present. A public hearing was scheduled for the Ordinance of Estimates for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2027 (File 26-0188). Sponsors listed were the City Council President (Administration) and Isaac "Yitzy" Schleifer. The meeting was recessed and no final action is recorded in these minutes.

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Budget & Appropriations Committee meeting summary

Day 5 of FY27 agency budget hearings was held with Danielle McCray, Isaac "Yitzy" Schleifer, Sharon Green Middleton, Paris Gray, and Antonio "Tony" Glover present. The single agenda item was the Ordinance of Estimates for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. The meeting was recessed and then adjourned. The minutes do not record any votes or specific funding amounts.

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Budget & Appropriations meeting summary

The committee met for Day 4 of FY27 agency budget hearings. Two budget items — the citywide Ordinance of Estimates (26-0188) and the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners operating budget (26-0200) — were recessed; no final votes recorded. Attendance: Danielle McCray, Isaac "Yitzy" Schleifer, Sharon Green Middleton, and Paris Gray present; Antonio "Tony" Glover absent.

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Budget & Appropriations Committee meeting summary

Day 2 of FY27 agency budget hearings; attendance recorded (4 present, 1 absent); Ordinance of Estimates for FY27 (file 26-0188) listed for public hearing; meeting recessed and adjourned.

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FY27 agency budget hearings begin

Day 1 of FY27 Agency Budget Hearings was held May 27, 2026, in the Du Burns Council Chamber and virtually. Five council members were present. Item 26-0188 (Ordinance of Estimates for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2027) was scheduled for public hearing. The meeting was recessed and then adjourned.

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Budget & Appropriations Committee — Taxpayers Night: three budget items recessed (May 14, 2026)

The Budget & Appropriations Committee met virtually and in the Du Burns Council Chamber on May 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM for Taxpayers Night. Three items scheduled for public hearing were listed: 26-0188 (Ordinance of Estimates for FY ending June 30, 2027), 26-0189 (Annual Property Tax – Fiscal Year 2027), and 26-0200 (Operating Budget for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners for FY ending June 30, 2027). Each listed item was recessed. Attendance details and final actions or votes are not recorded in the provided minutes.

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Budget & Appropriations Committee approves $784,251 for Circuit Court security; FY2027 ordinances recessed

Meeting held May 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM (Virtual/Du Burns Council Chamber). Attendance: Danielle McCray, Sharon Green Middleton, and Paris Gray present; Isaac "Yitzy" Schleifer and Antonio "Tony" Glover absent. Committee recommended Ordinance 26-0166 favorably to provide a $784,251 Supplementary State Fund Operating Appropriation for the Circuit Court for Baltimore City to fund aluminum storefront framing, Level 3 bullet-resistant glazing, and an audiovisual intercom system. Two items—26-0188 (Ordinance of Estimates for FY2027) and 26-0200 (Operating Budget for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners for FY2027)—were recessed.

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Committee recommends $8.25M in supplementary appropriations; one item recessed

At the May 12, 2026 Budget & Appropriations Committee meeting, four members were present. The committee recommended favorably on ten supplementary appropriations totaling $8,249,748 (one with amendment) for courts, oversight, homeless services, public works (wastewater), State’s Attorney victim services, Sheriff’s Office programs, and weatherization; one appropriation for courthouse security was recessed until May 14, 2026. The committee also requested quarterly budget briefings from BBMR, Planning (Capital Budget), and Baltimore City Public Schools.

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Committee calls for quarterly ARPA financial oversight hearings

On May 12, 2026 the Baltimore City Council Budget & Appropriations Committee (virtual/Du Burns Council Chamber) met to consider LO25-0002 (American Rescue Plan Act). Attendance: Danielle McCray, Isaac "Yitzy" Schleifer, Paris Gray, and Antonio "Tony" Glover (present); Sharon Green Middleton (excused). The Committee called for quarterly financial oversight hearings regarding the management, disbursement, and status of $641 million in ARPA State and Local Fiscal Relief Funds to the City of Baltimore. The meeting recessed and then adjourned.

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Committee recommends four bond ordinances favorably; requests briefing on vacancies and overtime

On May 5, 2026 the Baltimore City Council Budget & Appropriations Committee (present: McCray, Schleifer, Gray, Glover; Middleton excused) recommended favorably four bond ordinances totaling $280,000,000 and called for a briefing from BBMR and Human Resources on vacancy rates, hiring practices, and overtime (hearing recessed).

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Committee recesses FY2027 revenue hearing; recommends ordinance on property tax installment plans

At the April 14, 2026 Budget & Appropriations Committee meeting (virtual/Du Burns Council Chamber), five members were recorded present. The FY2027 Preliminary Revenue Estimate hearing was recessed. The Committee Recommended Favorably Ordinance 26-0152 establishing installment payment plans for residential property tax arrearages.

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Budget & Appropriations Committee meeting — February 17, 2026: supplementary appropriation recommended favorably; budget and tax hearings recessed

Committee met virtually on Feb 17, 2026. Attendance: McCray, Schleifer, Middleton, Gray, Glover (out of chamber during a vote). Committee recessed hearings on the Quarterly Budget Briefings (LO25-0001) and on the proposed increase to the homestead tax credit (26-0151). Ordinance 25-0129 (Supplementary State Fund Operating Appropriation of $415,146 to Recreation & Parks - Urban Forestry) was Recommended Favorably (Yes: McCray, Schleifer, Middleton, Gray; Glover out of chamber).

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Committee recommends favorably increasing excise tax on passenger‑for‑hire trips (Bill 25-0138)

January 13, 2026 — The Baltimore City Council Budget & Appropriations Committee met virtually. Attendance: Danielle McCray, Sharon Green Middleton, and Paris Gray present; Isaac “Yitzy” Schleifer and Antonio “Tony” Glover absent. The committee voted to recommend favorably Bill 25-0138, which would increase the per‑trip excise tax on passenger‑for‑hire services and includes a special effective date. Motion made by Paris Gray. Sponsors: City Council President (Administration), Ryan Dorsey, Paris Gray, Zac Blanchard.

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Committee recommends multiple supplementary appropriations for broadband, transportation, planning, and parks; one hearing recessed

At the January 6, 2026 Budget & Appropriations Committee meeting (Virtual/Du Burns Council Chamber), four members were present (McCray, Schleifer, Middleton, Gray; Glover absent). The committee recommended favorably a series of supplementary capital and operating appropriations: $13.65M for broadband to public housing (PRJ002423, Recommended Favorably with Amendment); $200K for Convention Center capital; $2.0M for West Baltimore United (U.S. 40 deconstruction); $15.5M for Hanover Street Corridor/ Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge NEPA study; $498K for Jones Falls Gateway trail segment design; $17.0M for the Middle Branch Resiliency Initiative (Smith Cove Project); and approved a $1.0M general fund transfer for Neighborhood Traffic Calming (PRJ002526) (vote 3–1). The hearing on a $415,146 state operating appropriation for Recreation & Parks (Urban Forestry / Camp Small wood recycling) was recessed.

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Quarterly Budget Briefings — Budget & Appropriations Committee (Nov 18, 2025)

Convened at 9:00 AM for LO25-0001: Quarterly Budget Briefings. Representatives from the Finance Department's Bureau of Budget and Management Research (BBMR), the Department of Planning (Capital Budget), and Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPS) were called to brief the City Council on financial performance and spending against approved budgets. Sponsor: Danielle N. McCray. Attendance: Danielle N. McCray, Isaac "Yitzy" Schleifer, Sharon Green Middleton, and Paris Gray (present); Antonio "Tony" Glover (absent). Meeting recessed; no formal actions recorded.

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Committee moves favorably 10 supplemental appropriations totaling $114,674,144 (Nov 4, 2025)

The Baltimore City Council Budget & Appropriations Committee (attendance: McCray; Schleifer; Middleton; Gray; Glover) met Nov 4, 2025 and voted unanimously (5-0) to move ten supplemental appropriations favorably, including funding for schools, public safety, transportation snow removal, urban forestry, municipal telecommunications upgrades, and workforce recovery initiatives. One item (25-0109) was moved favorably with amendments.

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