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Alex Kennedy, Housing Commissioner with the Department of Housing and Community Development, said the property contains 202 rental units built in 1999 and has not had a comprehensive renovation. The developer plans a substantial rehabilitation, with estimated costs above $125,000 per unit. Kennedy said 201 of the 202 units will remain affordable to households earning up to 60 percent of area median income and that a HUD HAP (Housing Assistance Payment) contract will be executed at closing.

Commissioner Kennedy described how the PILOT will be calculated: gross rental income less vacancy and owner‑paid utilities, taxed at 10 percent of that base, yielding an annual pilot payment of $25,000. \"Finance has also reviewed all of the financials, agrees that the pilot is reasonable for this project,\" Kennedy said.

Board members asked how tenant relocation will be handled during renovation. Kennedy said the Housing Authority uses a third‑party relocation provider, conducts door‑to‑door outreach, holds tenant‑council meetings and provides monthly and quarterly updates. \"They do monthly updates, as well as quarterly meetings, tenant council, direct letters, direct conversation,\" Kennedy said.

The item passed; Mayor Brandon Scott was recorded as an abstention on the item.

Why it matters: The PILOT will generate new incremental tax‑like revenue for the city where none existed because the property was previously owned by the Housing Authority. The rehabilitation seeks to preserve affordable units and leverage a capital stack including Low‑Income Housing Tax Credit equity, a Freddie Mac mortgage and deferred developer fees.

Next steps: Kennedy said the HAP contract will be executed at closing; the board approved the PILOT and the project proceeds to closing and implementation per Housing Authority relocation protocols.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Estimates Meeting; February 5, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Board of Estimates approved a payment‑in‑lieu‑of‑taxes (PILOT) pilot of $25,000 per year for the Townsend Terrace rehabilitation, a 202‑unit Housing Authority property at 800 West Saratoga. The project includes substantial unit renovations, project‑based vouchers and tenant relocation plans overseen by the Housing Authority.","taxTitle","Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Maryland","taxId",4816,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6345833,"City to pay $720,000 to settle crash claim after officer ran red light, law department says",133,2168000,2301000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2248264-5aa89d9d6af0ccd358069753b83d9b2c&start=2168&end=2301","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2248264-5aa89d9d6af0ccd358069753b83d9b2c/thumbnail_2168000.jpg","/articles/6345833/Baltimore-City/Baltimore-County/Maryland/City-to-pay-720000-to-settle-crash-claim-after-officer-ran-red-light-law-department-says","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6345833-6da7fa5683d8eccaa7ec3168792bf1c3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771206191&Signature=BjtPk4hXjmV01KtQCXtQLCTi9n7kimuYR~hucfq4dc~I2aR~sbUJcyCTT~h60lS79vZTBpuR26-H6ESMUlvlslvVabOdjkheznNaRIIT9FwMfZOgrmj9p6HsBXhOpYpgeTTXUoJmVztztWzjyaXEzZXAXXOygBCu1Fv1F7e2o36cnJI7v65iH09qA~qPaOxYAqvOL1NkrMEaCFywnqa3KKUIPIjcnmkLo7aAjPPGYT4bXTa-N1K-4Wf2k0HmxjNSNYGvvpbp7NoP0YfGX8TwPLVWJkRsy0JbAeNd9~1rJGts-usU5xzUD6UI8hqU8TzQuz-YaIs74I8SXoHUrW3UVg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Baltimore Board of Estimates on Feb. 5 approved a settlement agreement and release in the amount of $720,000 to resolve a claim filed by Dennis Freeman for injuries sustained in a 2023 traffic collision involving a Baltimore Police Department officer.

Stephen Salisbury, representing the Law Department, told the board the collision occurred June 17, 2023, when an officer responding to a reported stolen vehicle entered an intersection while operating with lights on but not sirens. \"Preliminary investigation showed the officer had her lights on but not her sirens. She was traveling close to 40 miles per hour and did not even slow down as she approached the intersection,\" Salisbury said.

Salisbury said the plaintiff suffered catastrophic injuries, including the eventual amputation of his right leg, multiple surgeries on the left leg and a prolonged period out of work because his job required physical activity. \"In light of the exposure from this case and in light of the significant damage the plaintiff suffered, the Law Department negotiated a settlement agreement and release in the amount of $720,000,\" Salisbury said.

Salisbury also described internal disciplinary steps. He said the Administrative Charging Committee recommended a five‑day suspension and a letter of reprimand. The officer’s driving privileges were revoked during the investigation and later reinstated; she was referred to enhanced driver training.

Board members asked whether risk management policies for city vehicle operators are applied consistently across agencies; Law Department representatives said there is the administrative manual provision that historically carved out the police and sheriff's offices but that discussions are underway about bringing police personnel more fully into city administrative frameworks. The Law Department committed to keep the board informed as risk management and police officials explore updated administrative manual language.

The Board approved the settlement by voice vote following a motion and second.","The Board of Estimates approved a $720,000 settlement in a civil claim arising from a June 17, 2023 collision in which a Baltimore Police Department officer struck another motorist, causing catastrophic injuries, the Law Department reported Feb. 5.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6345838,"Board of Estimates approves $67.9 million in FY24 year‑end supplements; officials discuss curbing fire/EMS overtime",967,376000,1343000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2248264-5aa89d9d6af0ccd358069753b83d9b2c&start=376&end=1343","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2248264-5aa89d9d6af0ccd358069753b83d9b2c/thumbnail_376000.jpg","/articles/6345838/Baltimore-City/Baltimore-County/Maryland/Board-of-Estimates-approves-679-million-in-FY24-yearend-supplements-officials-discuss-curbing-fireEMS-overtime","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6345838-e5b3325aab7c9f4659e8186f0e902544/orig.mp4?Expires=1771206191&Signature=kU12kB-mkTeovIbfkqMvQlnOB4rFFWYfICqkA8el~4iM0DySNIv79tbRl-1XJGW0Bnuy10EIK6wtWmoojrTvBKlX5bxgIONjXd0sw9gsvS~boNZpXIfdTVF6MOnGWDnYlrdlD9VrfeDtoXIybc4DWu7kkn3JIdJjtE4u5-U25cLnQHpEhImOf9BRYFOKW7B6h~m9MY0EdraWtOZFEed4zvkq-wKd~RHWdKocB1-Y2qX1hBDcGqlPwTgTNq2fVwcpXs1MXm0p6WSDP6RDKGZTO7hdUE6MwvbhP9FWTXHJP0b3PvPB9-pzrzeqg4gRUWk0sQuFci9Wl6En~GAclQcfZw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Baltimore Board of Estimates voted Feb. 5 to approve a fiscal 2024 year‑end supplemental appropriation and transfers with a total impact of $67.9 million, the city’s budget director said. The measure now goes to the City Council for consideration.

City Budget Director Laura Larson told the board the action moves surplus revenue and fund balance to cover agency deficits from the prior fiscal year. \"The total impact would be $67,900,000. That's correct,\" Larson said, summarizing transfers and appropriations driven by a mix of revenue surplus and agency shortfalls.

Larson described the main elements: a $9.8 million transfer from debt service to support the Finance Department, the sheriff's office and transit; $1.5 million shifted from the Department of General Services to the Law Department; $5.2 million appropriated to the Health Department related to unbudgeted COVID‑19 response costs; $17.9 million in surplus income tax revenue allocated across the Board of Elections, the Civil Service/License Board, the Police Department, Public Works and Recreation & Parks; and $33.3 million from surplus investment earnings proposed for the Fire Department.

The proposal drew extended discussion about overtime and staffing in the Fire Department and emergency medical services (EMS). Faith Leach, chief administrative officer, said the city is negotiating with unions and exploring operational changes to reduce overtime. \"We are actively at the table with our union partners trying to work together to come up with a shift model that reduces the overtime costs for the city but that also supports our fire and EMS staff,\" Leach said, and described a multi‑year strategy in the city's 10‑year financial plan.

Mayor Brandon Scott told the board the city must also continue public conversations about appropriate use of 911 and EMS resources and expand alternatives to ambulance transport to reduce unnecessary EMS runs. \"This is gonna require us to have a real long and deep conversation in public about what our EMS is actually supposed to be for,\" the mayor said, urging partnerships with hospitals and community outreach on alternatives.

Board members and staff discussed other operational options being studied, including expanded 911 diversion programs and use of private nonemergency transport providers, and a so‑called \"chase car\" model for advanced life support response. Leach said those items are under study and that the administration will present elements of the 10‑year plan in the spring.

For the record, Board President Zeke Cohen abstained from the vote because, he said, the item will appear before the City Council; the Board otherwise approved the supplemental.

Votes at a glance (nonroutine items discussed Feb. 5): SB251036 — FY24 year‑end supplemental appropriation and transfers: approved; Board President Zeke Cohen recorded an abstention. SB2510233 — payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) pilot agreement, Towns at the Terrace LLC (800 W. Saratoga): approved; Mayor Brandon Scott abstained. SB2414684 — emergency procurement extension for Calmi/Commie Electrical Company (DGS): noted (extension reported; no additional contract authority requested). SB2510213 — settlement agreement and release re: Dennis Freeman (Law Department): approved, $720,000. SB2414627 and SB2414636 — Parking Authority garage management emergency procurement extensions: noted (extensions to June 30, 2025). SB2415135 — unauthorized procurement payment to Women's Civic League (historic building repairs): approved, $48,963.77. SB24143306 (DPW/Wilmot modular structures): approved, $66,477.99. SB24148605 (DPW/United Site Services porta‑potties): approved, $11,594.44.

Why it matters: The supplemental reassigns one‑time surplus and fund‑balance resources to cover prior‑year deficits. The administration and board described the measure as retroactive closeout work for FY24; several board members pressed for faster closeout and for long‑term operational changes to prevent recurring deficits, especially large overtime costs in EMS.

The Board of Estimates approved the item by voice vote after motions from the floor; President Zeke Cohen recorded his abstention and the Board forwarded the supplemental to City Council for final action.","The Baltimore Board of Estimates on Feb. 5 approved a retroactive fiscal 2024 supplemental appropriation and transfers totaling $67.9 million. City officials said the largest single pressure is overtime in emergency medical services and outlined bargaining, operational and diversion strategies to reduce costs.","actionData","errors"]

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