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Every published summary we have tied to Budget & Appropriations Committee in Baltimore, grouped into one page so readers can track its recurring decisions and debates over time.

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Apr 28, 2026

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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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