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Council presses DOT on overtime and vacancies as winter costs and special events drive overspend
Summary
Council members questioned Baltimore DOT about rising overtime and the effect of vacancies on service delivery. DOT identified snow response and special events as drivers, and the city administrator and HR chief pointed to an upcoming salary study and apprenticeship programs to help recruit and retain staff.
City Council members pressed Baltimore City Department of Transportation officials about rising overtime costs and widespread vacancies during FY‑26 budget hearings, seeking clearer accounting and plans to reduce reliance on overtime.
Council President Zee Cohen noted DOT reported $10.9 million in general‑fund overtime in calendar year 2023 and about $14.8 million in 2024, and asked for the FY‑25 projection and how vacancy funding was being used to cover overtime.
A staff member who provided the figures to the committee said, “for fiscal 25, based off of our third quarter…
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