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Introductory*
City of Baltimore
Council Bill
(Charter Amendment)
Introduced by: Councilmembers Burnett, Cohen, and Dorsey
A Resolution Entitled
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council concerning
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Charter Amendment - Homegrown Heroes Fund
For the purpose of authorizing the establishment of a continuing, nonlapsing Homegrown Heroes Fund, to be used exclusively to administer a Public Safety Apprenticeship Program for youth and young adults who are Baltimore City residents and between the ages of 11 through 21 years old; requiring that the annual Ordinance of Estimates include a specified appropriation for the Homegrown Heroes Fund; and submitting this amendment to the qualified voters of the City for adoption or rejection.
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By proposing to add
Article I - General Provisions
Section(s) 17
Baltimore City Charter
(1996 Edition)
Section 1. Be it resolved by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, That the City Charter is proposed to be amended to read as follows:
Baltimore City Charter
Article I. General Provisions
_ 16. Special Fund for Homegrown Heroes.
(a) Authorization.
(1) By Ordinance, the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore may establish a continuing, nonlapsing fund for purposes of promoting careers in law enforcement, fire suppression, emergency medical services, and emergency management to youth and young adults in Baltimore City.
(2) These purposes include:
(i) providing direct funding for the establishment of a citywide “Public Safety Explorers Pr...
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