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Council approves speed-camera code change, ends 149 North Potomac purchase in special session
Summary
In a brief Nov. 4 special session, Hagerstown's mayor and council approved an ordinance to align the city's school-zone speed-monitoring fines with state law and approved a resolution terminating the purchase contract for 149 North Potomac Street. Both measures passed by voice vote; one dissent was noted on the speed-camera ordinance.
The Mayor and City Council convened a special session Nov. 4 and approved two measures by voice vote.
First, the council approved an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 60-17 (speed monitoring systems in school zones). The motion's stated purpose was to make the city's schedule of fines consistent with state law and to add a savings clause. The ordinance passed by voice vote; the clerk recorded one dissent on the speed-camera amendment.
Second, the council approved a resolution terminating the contract of sale with 149 North Potomac LLC for the property at 149 North Potomac Street. The resolution authorized the mayor to notify the seller and return the city's deposit; staff said the contract permits termination during the inspection/study period.
Why it matters: The speed-camera change brings the city's fine schedule into alignment with state law; the 149 North Potomac resolution ends a high-profile potential city purchase after staff reported major stabilization costs during a 60-day study period.
Ending: Staff will file the ordinance amendment and send the termination notice to the 149 North Potomac seller; the actions were recorded in the Nov. 4 special session.
