Section 15-102 – Legislative Findings; Purpose
(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) while State and privately funded transit–oriented development is paramount and necessary for the orderly economic development of the State, such development should be pursued in a manner that extends benefits to and minimizes negative impacts on the communities in and adjacent to the development; (2) in order to preserve and enhance […]
Section 15-103 – Applicability of Title
This title applies only in Baltimore City.
Section 15-104 – Fund Established; Nature
(a) There is a Baltimore City Community Enhancement Transit–Oriented Development Fund. (b) The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
Section 13-1206 – Powers
The Partnership may: (1) adopt a seal; (2) sue or be sued; (3) adopt bylaws and rules for the conduct of its business; (4) enter into contracts and other legal instruments; (5) accept grants, contributions, or other assistance of any kind from the federal government, the State, a local government, a college or university, or other public or private source; […]
Section 13-1207 – Duties
To further the purposes of this subtitle, the Partnership shall: (1) foster collaborative efforts, including public–private partnerships and memoranda of understanding, among government agencies, military installations, educational institutions, businesses, nonprofit organizations, individuals, and other entities in the region to: (i) share resources, including existing manufacturing infrastructure; (ii) cooperate in the development of new products and processes; and (iii) bridge […]
Section 13-1208 – Applicability of Laws
(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Partnership is exempt from Title 10 and Division II of the State Finance and Procurement Article. (2) The Partnership, its Board, and its employees are subject to Title 12, Subtitle 4 and Title 14, Subtitle 3 of the State Finance and Procurement Article. (b) The officers and […]
Section 13-1007 – Legal Advisor
The Council may: (1) select and retain its own legal counsel; or (2) use the Attorney General as its legal counsel.
Section 13-1209 – Funding
(a) The State and Cecil and Harford counties jointly may finance the Partnership and its activities. (b) (1) The State may provide financial support to the Partnership to assist in carrying out the activities of the Partnership. (2) (i) On or before August 1 of each year, the Partnership shall submit its proposed work programs and operating budget for the […]
Section 13-1008 – Financial Support
(a) The State and Cecil, Kent, and Queen Anne’s counties may jointly finance the Council and its activities. (b) (1) The State may provide financial support to the Council to assist in carrying out the activities of the Council. (2) (i) On or before August 1 of each year, the Council shall submit its proposed work programs and operating budget […]
Section 13-1210 – Cooperation With State and Local Units
The Partnership shall cooperate with State and local units that have relevant statutory functions and duties.