* 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
Introduced by: The Council President
At the request of: The Administration (Department of Transportation)
A Bill Entitled
An Ordinance concerning
title
Franchise - Bridgeway over Centre Street
For the purpose of granting a franchise to MD-601 N. Calvert, LLC, to use and maintain an existing elevated bridgeway that is located above and across Centre Street approximately 120 feet east of Calvert Street, subject to certain terms, conditions, and reservations; and providing for a special effective date.
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By authority of
Article VIII - Franchises
Baltimore City Charter
(1996 Edition)
Recitals
Ordinance 599 of 1990 granted permission and authority to The Baltimore Sun Company, its successors and assigns, to construct, maintain, and operate at its own expense, for a period not exceeding 25 years, an elevated walkway or bridgeway above and across Centre Street, about 119.54 feet east of the east building line of Calvert Street, which elevated walkway or bridgeway was to connect the existing building of The Baltimore Sun on the north side of Centre Street with the existing building of The Baltimore Sun on the south side of Centre Street.
Since the effective date of the Ordinance, the title of the real property has been transferred, and MD-601 N. Calvert, LLC, is the current owner. Although the original franchise has expired, the franchise fee has continued to be paid. MD-601 N. Calvert, LLC, requests that the franchise be reestablished for an additional 25 years.
Section 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, That a franchise or right i...
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