* Warning: This is an unofficial, introductory copy of the bill.
The official copy considered by the City Council is the first reader copy.
Introductory*
City of Baltimore
Council Bill R
(Resolution)
Introduced by: Councilmember Conway
A Resolution Entitled
A Council Resolution concerning
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Informational Hearing - Department of Transportation - Street Paving Timelines
For the purpose of requiring the Director of the Department of Transportation and inviting utility partners to discuss the schedule for road resurfacing and the manner by which the repaving schedule is developed and communicated to affected communities.
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Whereas, Baltimore City residents have a reasonable expectation that City streets will be navigable and safe for all forms of vehicular traffic.
Whereas, utility partners have increased street cuts throughout the City in order to maintain utility infrastructure.
Whereas, street cuts and repairs precipitated by utility partners have caused residents to inquire about the City’s policy for road restoration within neighborhoods.
Whereas, the Department of Transportation (“DOT”) has the responsibility of maintaining and repaving roads in the right-of-way in order to keep City roads safe.
Whereas, DOT has limited resources and must therefore prioritize its resurfacing efforts based on road conditions and anticipated work nearby.
Whereas, the City Council expects DOT to determine when and how to repave roads that require resurfacing, either on a regular schedule or in case of an emergency.
Whereas, the City Council expects DOT to provide the City Council with updated parameters and timelines for prioritization of repaving in light of increased street cuts resulting from utilities work.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of Baltimore, that the City Council requires the Director of the Department of Transportation and invites utility partners to discuss the schedule for road resurfacing and the manner by which the repaving schedule is developed and communicated to affected communities.
And be it further resolved, That a copy of this Resolution be sent to the Director of the Department of Transportation, the leadership of all City utility partners, the Mayor, and the Mayor’s legislative liaison to the City Council.