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* 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: Councilmember Cohen
At the request of: Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore, Inc.
Address: 650 South Exeter Street #250, Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Telephone: 443-743-3308
A Bill Entitled
An Ordinance concerning
title
Waterfront Management District - Exemption from Supplemental Tax
For the purpose of allowing the Waterfront Management Authority to exempt certain mixed use properties from the supplemental tax; clarifying and conforming related provisions; and generally relating to the Waterfront Management District.
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By repealing and reordaining, with amendments
Article 14 - Special Benefits Districts
Section(s) 8-8(a)(2)
Baltimore City Code
(Edition 2000)
Section 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, That the Laws of Baltimore City read as follows:
Baltimore City Code
Article 14. Special Benefits Districts
Subtitle 8. Waterfront Management District
§ 8-8. Supplemental Tax.
(a) Board of Estimates to determine assessable base.
(2) Properties subject to the tax shall include all properties within the District except:
(i) residential units in a condominium building, whether or not the units are owner-occupied; [and]
(ii) all other buildings used exclusively for residential purposes, other than a building that contains 4 or more residential rental units; [and]
(iii) properties containing 4 or fewer residential units, with a non-residential use on the ground or first level only, if exempted by the Authority in accordance with guidelines approved by the Authority and the Board of Estimates; and
(iv) properties otherwise exempt under:
(A) this subtitle;
(B) City Charter Article II, § (63); or
(C) any other applicable law.
Section 2. And be it further ordained, That the catchlines contained in this Ordinance are not law and may not be considered to have been enacted as a part of this or any prior Ordinance.
Section 3. And be it further ordained, That this Ordinance takes effect on the 30th day after the date it is enacted.