Dear
Leaders,
Reviewing, questioning and approving the City's Budget is one of the City Council's
most important duties. This week the Council held it's annual budget hearings
with city agencies. Each agency leader presented their proposed budget and were
asked questions about each service by council members. I am pleased to report
that unlike years past, there are no cuts to services or fee increases in the proposed budget. However, the council still went through the budget line by line to make sure that the best interest of Baltimore's citizens. Being a
steward of tax payer dollars is something that I take very seriously and rest
assure that I will continue to do so. For more information on the proposed
budget please visit this site.
Sincerely,
Councilman Brandon M. Scott
2nd District - Baltimore City Council
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Recently, Councilman Scott was able to attend Career Day at Moravia Park Elementary School. He was honored to speak with such enthusiastic and intelligent young students. It is so important to talk to our young people about their futures and help them to build and plan so that their futures are successful, but to also encourage and inspire. |
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This week, Councilman Scott was honored to to attend the Soccer Without Borders Fundraiser Gala. Soccer without Borders is 501c3 non-profit that runs community-led, year-round, youth development programs in under-served areas in the USA and abroad. We are blessed to have SWB in the 2nd District at Goodnow Community Center and Northeast Middle. It was a great event, and the work that they do is exceptional. To learn more about the organization, please click here. |
Monday, June 2, 2014
City Council Meeting
5:00 PM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
Hearing: Budget and Appropriations
Committee
6:30 PM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City
Hall
14-0365 Annual Property Tax - Fiscal Year 2015
TAXPAYER'S NIGHT
Monday, June 9, 2014
City Council Meeting
5:00 PM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
Wednesday, June 11,
2014
Hearing: Executive Appointments
Committee
10:00 AM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City
Hall
Veterans Commission
EA14-0233 Richard Lane
EA14-0234 Willie
Williams
Hearing: Land Use and
Transportation Committee
1:00 PM Du Burns Council Chamber,
4th floor, City Hall
14-0348 Rezoning - 859 Washington Boulevard
1:15 PM
14-0363 Rezoning - 1100 East Baltimore Street,
1110-1112 East Baltimore Street, 1101-1105 East Fayette Street, 1107-1133 East
Fayette Street, and a Portion of East Fairmount Avenue
CANCELLED - to be rescheduled at a later date
Thursday, June 12,
2014
Hearing: Urban Affairs and Aging
Committee
3:30 PM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City
Hall
14-0362 Urban Renewal - Jonestown - Amendment __
3:45 PM
14-0347 Urban Renewal - Washington Village -
Amendment __
4:00 PM
14-0322 Baltimore City Landmark List - St. John's in
the Village
14-0323 Baltimore City Landmark List: Public Interiors - St.
John's in the Village
Rescheduled from May 29, 2014.
4:10 PM
13-0227 Baltimore City Landmark List - Parkway
Theatre
13-0238 Baltimore City Landmark List - Monumental Lodge No. 3,
Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World
13-0256 Baltimore
City Landmark List - Haven Street Factory
13-0288 Baltimore City Landmark
List - Public School No. 103, Henry Highland Garnet School
13-0289 Baltimore
City Landmark List - Cross Keys Valve House
14-0321 Baltimore City Landmark
List - Enoch Pratt House
Horseshoe Baltimore Casino to Launch Hiring Program in Baltimore
Horseshoe Baltimore, working with the Mayor’s Office of Employment Development (MOED) and the Baltimore City Council, will conduct citywide outreach to educate residents about available positions, job qualifications, and the application process. A complete schedule of neighborhood recruitment events is available at www.horseshoebaltimore.com.
Free Expungement Workshop
Every fourth Saturday of the month from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Enoch Free Pratt Library, Pennsylvania Avenue Branch, 1531 W. North Avenue
This DIY class gives attendees insight into existing expungement law, the legislative process to create new laws. Voter registration will also be available. Attendees are asked to bring a copy of their criminal record but it is not required. For more information contact Mark P. Matthews, Sr. of Clean Slate America/ MM& I at 443-912-3205.
PNC Transformative Art Prize
The PNC Transformative Art Prize returns to distribute funds to qualified neighborhood associations and community-based nonprofit groups. The award supports neighborhoods in their efforts to improve their surroundings with long-term, lasting art projects. Communities will partner with artists to permanently reinvent community spaces using art. New for 2014, the prize welcomes proposals that include transformative performance art. Interested communities and artists are encouraged to attend an application workshop. For more information, or to learn how to apply, visit www.promotionandarts.com
Expanded Mechanical Street Sweeping Program
Mayor Rawlings-Blake and the Department of Public Works recently announced a new city-wide street sweeping program, scheduled to begin on April 2. Currently, DPW's Bureau of Solid Waste mechanically sweeps just 30% of Baltimore City streets. The new program will expand the service to sweep 90% of City streets, resulting in a cleaner, greener, healthier Baltimore. For more information, look for a postcard in the mail, or visit publicworks.baltimorecity.gov.
BGE New Budget Billing Plan Options
BGE Offers New Budget Billing Plan Options to Help Customers with High Bills in Response to Significant Increases in Energy Usage Resulting from Consecutive Weeks of Extremely Cold Temperatures. For more information, call BGE or contact the Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) at 800.352.1446.
Free Food Service Training
Free food service training is now being offered at the Baltimore City Community College. If your interested in learning more, please contact: Deral Falls, Career Navigator at (410) 396-1474 or dfalls@oedworks.com or Ron Harrison, MI-BEST Coordinator at (410) 986-5458 or rharrison@bccc.edu
Baltimore City Fire Department CPR Training
Public Safety Training Facility, 3500 W. Northern Parkway
First Saturday of every even month from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Baltimore Fire Training Academy, 6720 Pulaski Highway
The goal of this training is to train as many citizens in hands-only CPR. This training is not certifiable but is designed to prepare individuals in the event that emergency CPR is needed. It will include participants as young as 8 years old. Each training session lasts 40 minutes. To pre-register by calling 410-396-1005.
Train Baltimore
For more information on how to use the site, and for answers to Frequently Asked Questions,
please view our Train Baltimore User Guide follow this link:
http://www.trainbaltimore.org/Portals/0/Train%20Baltimore%20User%20Guide.pdf
The Maryland Home Energy Loan Program
Through the Maryland Home Energy Loan Program you can apply for loans that will help improve your home’s energy efficiency. There are two interest rates available for eligible consumers. A rate of 6.99% APR is available for consumers completing an energy audit and installing insulation and duct sealing measures. A rate of 9.99% APR is available for consumers.
Online Reporting for Non-Violent Crimes
Mayor Rawlings-Blake, Police Commissioner Batts and Councilman Brandon Scott have unveiled the City's new citizen online police reporting system. The system allows Baltimore crime victims to file reports online for non-violent incidents such as car break-ins, vandalism and illegal dumping. Reports can also be filed on various platforms including a computer, tablet or smartphone. All the user has to do is go to the city police website, and click the reporting link and follow instructions. Each report is assigned an incident number, and the user gets a PDF file of their report that can also be used to report loss for insurance.
Neighborhood Cleanup? Check Out The Baltimore Community ToolBank
The Baltimore Community ToolBank is a new nonprofit organization that loans tools and equipment to community groups and gardens, neighborhood associations, and other charitable organizations for just three cents on the dollar per week, so your group can borrow $1,000 worth of tools for just $30. Membership is free and they are reserving tools now for spring projects, so make sure to get tools lined up for your upcoming projects. Learn more about the ToolBank or register to borrow tools online at www.baltimore.toolbank.org.
Community Organizations: Request The Johns Hopkins CARES Mobile Safety Center
The CARES (Children ARE Safe) Safety Center is a 40-foot vehicle designed as a house on wheels. The Safety Center is available to visit Baltimore neighborhoods and community organizations to teach parents and caregivers about the injury risks children face at home and what they can do to prevent them. Inside visitors will find several fun and interactive exhibits to show the hidden injury risks in a home and what can be done to protect families. The Center is also equipped with reduced-cost safety products, including car safety seats, bicycle helmets, safety gates and cabinet locks, which are offered for sale at below-retail costs. You can visitwww.hopkinscares.org to learn more and will find a "PDF Request Form" that community members may fill out to request the mobile center.
HARBEL PREVENTION AND RECOVERY CENTER NOW ACCEPTING INSURED
BALTIMORE COUNTY RESIDENTS
HARBEL Prevention and Recovery Center (HPRC) is an outpatient program which provides substance abuse treatment services to adults. In a recent assessment by Baltimore Substance Abuse Systems HPRC was found to be one of the most successful outpatient drug abuse programs in the metro area. Due to funding restrictions, HPRC was unable to serve Baltimore County residents, but as a result of changes in funding HPRC can now accept Baltimore County Residents that are insured through Medical Assistance or private insurance. If you know of someone who could take advantage of HPRC’s services have them call 410-444-2100 for an appointment.
HARBEL IS COLLECTING PAPER TO BE RECYLCED
HARBEL is collecting paper to be recycled. If you have paper you would like to recycle please feel free to place it the green and yellow dumpster in the rear of our building at 5807 Harford Road marked “PAPER RECYCLING”. Please only place paper in the dumpster. The recycler donates money to HARBEL based upon the amount of paper we recycle. This is an easy and environmentally friendly way to help sustain HARBEL’s services to your community.
The Maryland Home Energy Loan Program
Through the Maryland Home Energy Loan Program you can apply for loans that will help improve your home’s energy efficiency. There are two interest rates available for eligible 6 consumers. A rate of 6.99% APR is available for consumers completing an energy audit and installing insulation and duct sealing measures. A rate of 9.99% APR is available for consumers completing equipment upgrades only, such as a furnace or HVAC unit that meet MCEC and ENERGY STAR standards. The program features 100% unsecured financing, loan amounts ranging from $1,500-$30,000, and up to a 10 year amortization. For more information go to:
http://www.mcecloans.com/ or call 1-866-562-6764.
Sunday, June 1 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Village
Learning Place Activities for Children
Corner of 29th and N. Charles Streets
Fun kids' activities sponsored by Village Learning Place
staff and volunteers. Moon bounce, crafts, games, and prizes galore!. For
more information visit www.charlesvillagefestival.net
Monday, June 2 at 6:30 PM
City
Council Taxpayer Night
Council Chambers, City Hall 100 N. Holliday Street
City Council Taxpayer night will be held in the Council
Chambers following the City Council Meeting. Residents are strongly encouraged
to attend.
Saturday, June 7 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
City
Living Starts Here
Highlandtown Elementary/Middle School, 3223 E.
Pratt Street
City Living Starts Here is a homebuying event allowing
you to meet with real estate experts, tour a featured Baltimore neighborhood,
AND become eligible to receive $5,000 in downpayment and closing cost
assistance toward the purchase of a home, anywhere in Baltimore City!
Registration is $10 online or at the door. Children under 10 are free. Ten
$5,000 incentives, for use toward downpayment and closing costs on a Baltimore
City home purchase will be available through each City Living Starts Here
event. Only the first 10 homebuyers to put a contract on a home in Baltimore
City and complete required application forms will be eligible. For full
incentive details call Baltimore Housing at 410-396-3124 or visit LiveBaltimore.com.
Saturday, June 7 from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Celebrate
30 Years of Park Clean-Up and BBQ Party
Ben Cardin Pavilion in Leakin Park
Parks and People Foundation is turning 30! Celebrate with
us on June 7th (also National Trails Day) by volunteering in the morning and/or
coming to our party in the afternoon. Volunteer activity will be from 8:30 AM
to 12:30 PM with the celebration BBQ from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM. Volunteers and
children under 12 are free. $10 in advance and $15 at the event. Volunteers
will clean the stream and improve the riparian buffer by planting native plants
in Winans Meadow (Gwynns Falls Trail, Trailhead 2). Join us for the volunteer
event, family-friendly BBQ, or both! This is a rain or shine event. Parking
information and directions will be sent out prior to the event. RSVP at https://parksandpeoplefdn.wufoo.com/forms/z17irlve1l45gty/.
Sunday, June 8 at 2:00 PM
2014
Sowebo-poster Show & Auction
University of Maryland BioPark, 801 West Baltimore
Street
Come to Baltimore's most unique and collectable art show
and auction. Up to 60 original art posters are donated to Sowebo Arts to be
shown and auctioned during and after the Sowebo Arts Festival. These fabulous
works of art can be yours. Viewing at 2:00 PM. Bidding at 3:00 PM. For more
information visit
www.soweboarts.org/posters.html.
Wednesday, June 11 at 6:30 PM
Recreation
and Parks Needs You!
Recreation and Parks Administrative Headquarters,
3001 East Drive, Druid Hill Park.
Love to garden or plant trees? Enjoy sports? Willing to
share your love of the outdoors with others? Want to make a difference in a
child's life? We have a volunteer slot for you! Come learn about all the many
fun and rewarding volunteer opportunities at the Baltimore City Department of
Recreation and Parks for a presentation and questions and answer session. Light
refreshments available. Please RSVP to pamela.hargest@baltimorecity.gov
or call 410-396-7012 for additional information.
May 28 to June 12
Parks
& People Grants Available for Fall 2014
Locations below
Neighborhood Greening Grant up to $1,000 and Clean Water
Mini-Grant up to $250 for funding community-led greening and water quality
improvement projects including community gardens, vacant lot restoration, tree
planting, rain gardens, and schoolyard greening. Workshops on: Wednesday, May
28 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at HEBCAC, 1212 North Wolfe Street. Tuesday, June 10
from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Baltimore Community Toolbank, 1224 Wicomico Street.
Tuesday, June 3 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Thursday, June 12 from 6:00 PM to
8:00 PM at Parks and People Foundation, Steiff Silver Building, 800 Wyman Park
Drive, Suite 010. Please RSVP four days prior to the workshop you want to
attend at 410-448-5663 x103. You can also register online at http://www.parksandpeople.org/greening/grants-for-greening/how-to-apply/.
Deadline for intent to apply form due by June 28. Application is due by July
26.
Saturday, June 14. Times TBA
Spring
Free Markets
Northside Baptist Church, 1100 E. Northern Parkway
For nearly 10 years, the main way Baltimore Free Store has redistributed
donated and salvaged goods has been through one day events called Free Markets.
At these events, donations are accepted in the morning and then displayed for
shoppers in the afternoon who can take what they need free of charge. These
events encourage networking, recycling, and community engagement. For more
information e-mail events@baltimorefreestore.org.
Saturday, June 14 at 5:00 PM
Youth
World Cup
Utz Field, Patterson Park
Come join The Friends for a FREE Youth World Cup event in the Park! There will
be youth soccer clinics and a tournament starting at 5:00 PM followed by a live
screening of a World Cup game at 9:00 PM. To pre-register your child for this
event please send the following information to Kellie at kellie@pattersonpark.com. 1. First
and Last name of participant. 2. Address. 3. Phone Number. 4. E-mail address.
5. Age of child.
Saturday, June 21 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Enoch Free Pratt Library, Herring Run Branch, 3801 Erdman Avenue
First
Time Homebuyers Workshop
Learn how you can achieve the dream of homeownership and register for a First
Time Homebuyer’s Workshop with Belair-Edision Neighborhoods, Inc. Attendees
will learn how to navigate the homebuying process, lending, incentive programs,
and more! They’ll also be able to receive a homeownership counseling
certificate, which qualifies them for Maryland State and Baltimore City housing
incentive programs. For more information, or to register, contact Mike at
Belair-Edison Neighborhoods, Inc. at 410-485-8422 or michael@belair-edison.org.
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