* 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: President Young
At the request of: The Community Law Center, Inc.
A RESOLUTION ENTITLED
A COUNCIL RESOLUTION concerning
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Approving the Submission of an Application to the State of Maryland
to Approve a Project to Assist Neighborhood Organizations with Legal Representation
FOR the purpose of approving the submission of an application to the State of Maryland to approve a project to assist neighborhoods in their community improvement efforts by having Community Law Center staff attorneys represent the interests of community leaders to protest liquor license renewals and license transfers for bars and package goods stores that refuse to be good neighbors in a community; engage legal strategies to combat vacant properties; stop drug dealers from using houses for the distribution of narcotics; and otherwise provide the legal assistance necessary to help neighborhood associations realize their revitalization goals.
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WHEREAS, Community Law Center, Inc., a nonprofit organization, proposes to undertake the project described above (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, Community Law Center, Inc. has applied to the Department of Housing and Community Development of the State of Maryland for approval of the Project and an allocation of tax credits for business entities and individuals that contribute to the Project, under the Department's Community Investment Tax Credit Program; and
WHEREAS, The regulations of the Department of Housing and Community Development of the State of Maryland require the written expression of the sentiment of the Baltimore City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF BALTIMORE, That the City Council of Baltimore hereby expresses approval of the Project, as described above.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be sent to the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Community Development of the State of Maryland, the Mayor, Community Law Center, Inc., and the Mayor's Legislative Liaison to the City Council.
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