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

BaltimoreNov 4, 20252 min read

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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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25-0099: $1,400,000 to Municipal Telephone Exchange (Service 133 - Telecommunications) for call center upgrades, telework technology, wireless phone security, and Courthouse/Pratt Library upgrades — moved favorably (5-0).
25-0105: $12,911,344 to Baltimore City Public Schools (Service 352) to cover deficit from City contribution to City Spring Elementary/Middle School development agreement — moved favorably (5-0).
25-0106: $38,520,093 to Fire Department (Service 602 - Fire Suppression and Emergency Rescue) to cover FY2025 deficit from overtime, staffing, and contractual EMS services — moved favorably (5-0).
25-0107: $81,393 to Department of Law (Service 862 - Transactions) to cover FY2025 contractual spending deficit — moved favorably (5-0).
25-0108: $454,415 to Liquor License Board (Service 851 - Liquor License Compliance) to cover FY2025 deficit from lease, vehicle, and overtime costs — moved favorably (5-0).
25-0109: $300,000 to Mayor’s Office of Employment Development (Service 795 - Workforce Services) to support creation of recovery friendly workplaces and care navigators — moved favorably with amendments (5-0).
25-0110: $47,492,889 to Police Department (Service 622 - Police Patrol) to cover FY2025 deficit from overtime and staffing costs — moved favorably (5-0).
25-0111: $5,630,976 to Department of Recreation and Parks (Service 654 - Urban Forestry) to cover FY2025 deficit from overtime and unbudgeted contractual costs — moved favorably (5-0).
25-0112: $3,425,454 to Sheriff’s Office (Service 882 - Deputy Sheriff Enforcement) to cover FY2025 deficit from overtime, fleet, contractual and supply spending — moved favorably (5-0).
25-0113: $4,457,580 to Department of Transportation (Service 688 - Snow and Ice Control) to cover FY2025 deficit from snow removal costs — moved favorably (5-0).

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Nov 4, 2025, 12:00 AMVirtual/Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall, Phone: #1-408-418-9388, Access code: 2346 985 6271, Password: Public, Link: https://bmore.webex.com/bmore/j.php?MTID=mf45dd0c0ae7588a8842779e80e32cfbascheduled

Bills 25-0099, and 25-0105 through 25-0113 - SUPPLEMENTALS

Agenda

CALL TO ORDER
INTRODUCTIONS
ATTENDANCE
ROLL CALL
ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Supplementary Municipal Telephone Exchange Fund Operating Appropriation – Municipal Telephone Exchange (Service 133 - Telecommunications) – $1,400,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Municipal Telephone Exchange Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $1,400,000 to the Municipal Telephone Exchange (Service 133 - Telecommunications), to provide funding for a series of one time improvements to help upgrade the City’s Call Center, support ongoing telework technology, increase wireless phone security, and support upgrades at the Courthouse and Pratt Library; and providing for a special effective date.
Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Baltimore City Public Schools – $12,911,344 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $12,911,344 to Baltimore City Public Schools – Service 352 (Baltimore City Public Schools), to provide funding for a deficit caused by the City’s contribution to the development agreement for City Spring Elementary/Middle School; and providing for a special effective date.
Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Fire Department – $38,520,093 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $38,520,093 to the Fire Department – Service 602 (Fire Suppression and Emergency Rescue), to provide funding to balance the Fire Department’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget to cover a deficit caused by overtime, staffing costs, and contractual EMS services; and providing for a special effective date.
Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Department of Law – $81,393 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $81,393 to the Department of Law – Service 862 (Transactions), to provide funding to balance the Department of Law’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget to cover a deficit caused by contractual spending; and providing for a special effective date.
Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Liquor License Board – $454,415 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $454,415 to the Liquor License Board – Service 851 (Liquor License Compliance), to provide funding to balance the Liquor License Board’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget for a deficit caused by office lease costs, use of privately leased vehicles, and overtime; and providing for a special effective date.
Supplementary Special Grant Fund Operating Appropriation – Mayor’s Office of Employment Development – $300,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Special Grant Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $300,000 to the Mayor’s Office of Employment Development – Service 795 (Workforce Services for Baltimore Residents), to provide funding to support the creation of recovery friendly workplaces and care navigators; and providing for a special effective date.
Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Police Department – $47,492,889 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $47,492,889 to the Police Department – Service 622 (Police Patrol), to provide funding to balance the Police Department’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget for a deficit caused by overtime and staffing costs; and providing for a special effective date.
Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Department of Recreation and Parks – $5,630,976 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $5,630,976 to the Department of Recreation and Parks – Service 654 (Urban Forestry), to provide funding to balance the Department of Recreation and Parks’ Fiscal Year 2025 budget for a deficit caused by overtime and unbudgeted contractual costs; and providing for a special effective date.
Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Sheriff’s Office – $3,425,454 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $3,425,454 to the Sheriff’s Office – Service 882 (Deputy Sheriff Enforcement), to provide funding to balance the Sheriff’s Office’s budget for Fiscal Year 2025 for a deficit caused by overtime, fleet costs, and various contractual and supply spending; and providing for a special effective date.
Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Department of Transportation – $4,457,580 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $4,457,580 to the Department of Transportation – Service 688 (Snow and Ice Control), to provide funding to balance the Department of Transportation’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget for a deficit caused by snow removal costs; and providing for a special effective date.
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Summary

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

BaltimoreNov 4, 20252 min read

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25-0099: $1,400,000 to Municipal Telephone Exchange (Service 133 - Telecommunications) for call center upgrades, telework technology, wireless phone security, and Courthouse/Pratt Library upgrades — moved favorably (5-0).
25-0105: $12,911,344 to Baltimore City Public Schools (Service 352) to cover deficit from City contribution to City Spring Elementary/Middle School development agreement — moved favorably (5-0).
25-0106: $38,520,093 to Fire Department (Service 602 - Fire Suppression and Emergency Rescue) to cover FY2025 deficit from overtime, staffing, and contractual EMS services — moved favorably (5-0).
25-0107: $81,393 to Department of Law (Service 862 - Transactions) to cover FY2025 contractual spending deficit — moved favorably (5-0).
25-0108: $454,415 to Liquor License Board (Service 851 - Liquor License Compliance) to cover FY2025 deficit from lease, vehicle, and overtime costs — moved favorably (5-0).
25-0109: $300,000 to Mayor’s Office of Employment Development (Service 795 - Workforce Services) to support creation of recovery friendly workplaces and care navigators — moved favorably with amendments (5-0).
25-0110: $47,492,889 to Police Department (Service 622 - Police Patrol) to cover FY2025 deficit from overtime and staffing costs — moved favorably (5-0).
25-0111: $5,630,976 to Department of Recreation and Parks (Service 654 - Urban Forestry) to cover FY2025 deficit from overtime and unbudgeted contractual costs — moved favorably (5-0).
25-0112: $3,425,454 to Sheriff’s Office (Service 882 - Deputy Sheriff Enforcement) to cover FY2025 deficit from overtime, fleet, contractual and supply spending — moved favorably (5-0).
25-0113: $4,457,580 to Department of Transportation (Service 688 - Snow and Ice Control) to cover FY2025 deficit from snow removal costs — moved favorably (5-0).

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Bills 25-0099, and 25-0105 through 25-0113 - SUPPLEMENTALS

Agenda

CALL TO ORDER
INTRODUCTIONS
ATTENDANCE
ROLL CALL
ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Supplementary Municipal Telephone Exchange Fund Operating Appropriation – Municipal Telephone Exchange (Service 133 - Telecommunications) – $1,400,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Municipal Telephone Exchange Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $1,400,000 to the Municipal Telephone Exchange (Service 133 - Telecommunications), to provide funding for a series of one time improvements to help upgrade the City’s Call Center, support ongoing telework technology, increase wireless phone security, and support upgrades at the Courthouse and Pratt Library; and providing for a special effective date.
Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Baltimore City Public Schools – $12,911,344 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $12,911,344 to Baltimore City Public Schools – Service 352 (Baltimore City Public Schools), to provide funding for a deficit caused by the City’s contribution to the development agreement for City Spring Elementary/Middle School; and providing for a special effective date.
Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Fire Department – $38,520,093 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $38,520,093 to the Fire Department – Service 602 (Fire Suppression and Emergency Rescue), to provide funding to balance the Fire Department’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget to cover a deficit caused by overtime, staffing costs, and contractual EMS services; and providing for a special effective date.
Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Department of Law – $81,393 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $81,393 to the Department of Law – Service 862 (Transactions), to provide funding to balance the Department of Law’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget to cover a deficit caused by contractual spending; and providing for a special effective date.
Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Liquor License Board – $454,415 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $454,415 to the Liquor License Board – Service 851 (Liquor License Compliance), to provide funding to balance the Liquor License Board’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget for a deficit caused by office lease costs, use of privately leased vehicles, and overtime; and providing for a special effective date.
Supplementary Special Grant Fund Operating Appropriation – Mayor’s Office of Employment Development – $300,000 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary Special Grant Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $300,000 to the Mayor’s Office of Employment Development – Service 795 (Workforce Services for Baltimore Residents), to provide funding to support the creation of recovery friendly workplaces and care navigators; and providing for a special effective date.
Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Police Department – $47,492,889 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $47,492,889 to the Police Department – Service 622 (Police Patrol), to provide funding to balance the Police Department’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget for a deficit caused by overtime and staffing costs; and providing for a special effective date.
Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Department of Recreation and Parks – $5,630,976 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $5,630,976 to the Department of Recreation and Parks – Service 654 (Urban Forestry), to provide funding to balance the Department of Recreation and Parks’ Fiscal Year 2025 budget for a deficit caused by overtime and unbudgeted contractual costs; and providing for a special effective date.
Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Sheriff’s Office – $3,425,454 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $3,425,454 to the Sheriff’s Office – Service 882 (Deputy Sheriff Enforcement), to provide funding to balance the Sheriff’s Office’s budget for Fiscal Year 2025 for a deficit caused by overtime, fleet costs, and various contractual and supply spending; and providing for a special effective date.
Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Department of Transportation – $4,457,580 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $4,457,580 to the Department of Transportation – Service 688 (Snow and Ice Control), to provide funding to balance the Department of Transportation’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget for a deficit caused by snow removal costs; and providing for a special effective date.
ADJOURNMENT
THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC