* 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 Ramos
A Resolution Entitled
A Council Resolution concerning
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Informational Hearing - Baltimore Gas and Electric Company - Outages
For the purpose of inviting the leadership of Baltimore Gas and Electric Company and its parent company, the Exelon Corporation, to come before the Baltimore City Council to address the frequent non-weather-related power outages across the City this summer, and to: (1) present the results of BGE’s Resiliency Study, conducted after the fourth such outage; (2) present their plan for long-term resolution of this problem and others like it; (3) explain the lack of accurate and efficient communication with residents and Councilmembers about the status of these outages; (4) explain the process by which residents may make claims for any damages sustained to their homes or personal property, including lost food, during these outages; and (5) explain the process by which residents may ask for discounts on their BGE bills for the lack of power during these non-weather related outages.
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The Harwood and Charles Village communities, and several others across the City, have experienced frequent non-weather-related power outages over the course of this summer.
In Harwood and Charles Village, there were 6 outages in 5 weeks, spanning between 4 and 10 hours during each ocurrance.
During these outages, many residents needed to relocate due to the heat, lost hundreds of
dollars on spoiled food, and experienced damage to their homes.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of Baltimore, That the City Council the leadership of Baltimore Gas and Electric Company and its parent company, the Exelon Corporation, to come before the Baltimore City Council to address the frequent non-weather-related power outages across the City this summer, and to: (1) present the results of BGE’s Resiliency Study, conducted after the fourth such outage; (2) present their plan for long-term resolution of this problem and others like it; (3) explain the lack of accurate and efficient communication with residents and Councilmembers about the status of these outages; (4) explain the process by which residents may make claims for any damages sustained to their homes or personal property, including lost food, during these outages; and (5) explain the process by which residents may ask for discounts on their BGE bills for the lack of power during these non-weather related outages.
And be it further resolved, That a copy of this Resolution be sent to the leadership of the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, the leadership of the Exelon Corporation, and the Mayor’s legislative liaison to the City Council.