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Committee reviews wide range of fiscal changes: procurement, audits, budget timing and non‑lapsing funds

Baltimore City Charter Review Special Committee · November 7, 2025
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Summary

The committee discussed proposals to expand council oversight of budgets, pursue procurement reform including best‑value contracting, adjust audit responsibilities, create parking benefit funds and simplify minor‑privilege approvals.

A broad suite of financial and procurement reforms featured prominently in the first charter review meeting, with council leaders and agency staff flagging several topics the committee will analyze further.

Committee staff described a proposal to create parking benefits districts and special non‑lapsing funds so that revenue collected from metered parking in commercial corridors could be returned to those areas. Supporters said the change would align meter enforcement incentives with neighborhood needs, while others noted the question of whether a charter amendment is necessary or if ordinance…

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