Baltimore County Council Agenda – WS March 29, 2016 | LS April 4, 2016

 BALTIMORE COUNTY COUNCIL

NOTES TO THE AGENDA

LEGISLATIVE SESSION 2016

 

Issued:        March 24, 2016

Work Session:       March 29, 2016

Legislative Day No.   7  :       April 4, 2016

 

 The accompanying notes are

compiled from unaudited

information provided by

the Administration and

other sources.

 

OFFICE OF THE COUNTY AUDITOR

BALTIMORE COUNTY COUNCIL

April 4, 2016

NOTES TO THE AGENDA

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LEGISLATIVE SESSION

 

          Witnesses…………………………………………………………………. ii

 

BILLS – FINAL READING

 

                    Bill 14-16…………………………………………………………………….. 1

                    Bill 15-16…………………………………………………………………….. 5

                    Bill 16-16…………………………………………………………………….. 8

                    Bill 17-16…………………………………………………………………….. 9

 

FISCAL MATTERS

 

                    FM-1…………………………………………………………………………. 10

                    FM-2…………………………………………………………………………. 10

                    FM-3…………………………………………………………………………. 10

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

         MB-2 (Res. 37-16)……………………………………………………. 16

 

APPENDIX

 

        Correspondence (1) (a)…………………………………………….. 19

        Correspondence (1) (b)…………………………………………….. 20

 

 

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 BALTIMORE  COUNTY  COUNCIL  AGENDA

LEGISLATIVE  SESSION 2016,   LEGISLATIVE  DAY  NO.  7

APRIL 4, 2016           6:00 P.M.

 

CEB = CURRENT EXPENSE BUDGET

BY REQ. = AT REQUEST OF COUNTY EXECUTIVE

 

Page

 

CALL OF BILLS FOR FINAL READING AND VOTE

 

            ANDREA VAN ARSDALE, DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING

1          Bill 14-16 – Mrs. Almond (By Req.)  – CEB – Community Legacy – Winters Lane

5          Bill 15-16 – Mrs. Almond (By Req).  – CEB – Housing Services

 

            COUNCIL

8          Bill 16-16 – Councilmembers Marks & Crandell – Comprehensive Zoning Map Process

9          Bill 17-16 – Mr. Kach – Mercantile Exposition Overlay District

 

 

APPROVAL OF FISCAL MATTERS/CONTRACTS

 

            AMY GROSSI, REAL ESTATE COMPLIANCE

10        1.  Contract of Sale – Woodlawn Motor Coach, Inc. – 3109 Rolling Road – REC

10        2.  Contract of Sale – Jeffrey Alan Bayer – Katherine R. Bayer Living Trust – 3113 Rolling Road – REC

10        3.  Contract of Sale – Jeffrey Alan Bayer – Katherine R. Bayer Living Trust – 3111 Rolling Road – REC

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

            COUNCIL

19        1.  Correspondence – (a)(2) – Non-Competitive Awards (February 26, 2016)

20                                            (b)(7) – Non-Competitive Awards (March 1, 2016)

 

            BARRY WILLIAMS, DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS

16        2.  Res. 37-16 – Mrs. Almond (By Req.) – Accept donation – Parkville Rec. & Parks Council –

                                                                               Northeast Regional Recreation Center

 

            COUNCIL

            3.  Res. 38-16 – Mrs. Almond – Property Tax Exemption – DAV – Stanley Fishman

            4.  Res. 39-16 – Mrs. Bevins – Property Tax Exemption – DAV – Lonnie Blyther

            5.  Res. 40-16 – Mrs. Bevins – Property Tax Exemption – BLIND – Elmuttasim A. Fadl

            6.  Res. 41-16 – Mr. Crandell – Property Tax Exemption – BLIND – Jimmy A. Clift

            7.  Res. 42-16 – Mr. Crandell – Property Tax Exemption – BLIND – Donald Cliento

            8.  Res. 43-16 – Mr. Crandell – Property Tax Exemption – DAV – Earnest E. DeArmitt

 

 

 

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 Liz Glenn/                                                   Fiscal Note                                                  April 4, 2016

Andrea Van Arsdale

 

Bill 14-16 (Supplemental Appropriation)                                                    Council District(s) _1_

 

 

Mrs. Almond (By Req.)

 

 

Department of Planning

 

 

Community Legacy – Winters Lane

 

 

The Administration is requesting a supplemental appropriation of state funds totaling $250,000 to the Community Legacy – Winters Lane Gifts and Grants Fund program.  The funds will be used to assist in the redevelopment of 10 rental units located on Shipley and Roberts Avenues in the Winters Lane Historic District in the Catonsville-Patapsco Sustainable Community.  See Exhibit A.  

 

 

                                                                      Fiscal Summary

 

Funding

Source

 

Supplemental Appropriation

 

Current

Appropriation

 

Total

Appropriation

 

County

 

 

 

 

State (1)

 

$         250,000

 

 

$         250,000

 

Federal

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$         250,000

 

 

$         250,000

 

 

(1) Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, Community Legacy Program funds.  No County matching funds are required.

 

 

Analysis

The proposed $250,000 supplemental appropriation will be used to assist in the redevelopment of 10 rental units located on Shipley and Roberts Avenues in the Winters Lane Historic District in the  Catonsville-Patapsco  Sustainable Community.   St. Ambrose  Housing Aid  Center, Inc.  owns


 

Bill 14-16 (cont’d)                                                                                                                   April 4, 2016

 

 

15 homes in the Winters Lane Historic District and selected 10 properties for full rehabilitation as “phase one” of a community revitalization plan.  The Department advised that the properties are approximately 100 years old and are deteriorated, out of compliance with current building codes, and functionally obsolete.  The rehabilitation of these homes will include enlarging the livable space of each home by approximately 400 sq. ft.; creating modern, functional layouts; installing and/or replacing HVAC systems; upgrading appliances; and replacing plumbing, siding, windows, roofing, and porches.  The Department advised that the renovations will comply with Maryland Historic Trust guidelines, will begin in August or September 2016, and will be completed within 18 months.  The Department further advised that the rehabilitated properties will be leased to families with incomes at or below 60% of the area median household income (e.g., $53,040 for a family of four).

The Department advised that hard project costs total $2,842,190 ($284,219 per home) and will be financed as follows:

            Economic Development Revolving Financing Fund

                        (20-year deferred loan, 3% interest)                                                             $1,020,169

            U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

                        HOME Investment Partnership funds (20-year deferred loan,

                        0% interest)                                                                                                             872,021

            HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds (20-year

                        deferred loan, 0% interest)                                                                                   450,000

            Maryland Community Legacy Program funds                                                              250,000

            Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Rental

                        Housing Loan Program funds (loan terms TBD)                                                         250,000

            Total                                                                                                                                $2,842,190

           

 

The HUD funds ($1,322,021) were previously submitted for Council approval as part of the 14-Day Grants Review process on November 3, 2015; these deferred loans will be forgiven if the property remains affordable housing for 20 years.  This 14-day notice also served as notice of the Administration’s intent to provide the 20-year deferred loan from the Economic Development Revolving Financing Fund for this project.  The Department advised that the Revolving Financing Fund loan will be deferred until its maturity date, when full payment will be due.


 

Bill 14-16 (cont’d)                                                                                                                   April 4, 2016

 

 

On December 7, 2015, the Council approved Resolution 102-15, which endorsed the Winters Lane rehabilitation as a Community Legacy Project and approved the County’s application to the Maryland Community Legacy Program in pursuit of state grant funding totaling approximately $500,000 for labor and materials related to the housing rehabilitation.  The Department advised that because the actual amount of the Community Legacy Program grant award totals $250,000, St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center, Inc. will be applying to the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development for a $250,000 loan from the Rental Housing Loan Program.

 

The Department advised that soft costs totaling $466,296, such as development fees, financing and settlement costs, and relocation expenses for current tenants, will be paid by the developer.

 

The Department advised that the grant funds must be utilized by August 2018.  No County matching funds are required for this grant. 

 

With the affirmative vote of five members of the County Council, Bill 14-16 will take effect April 18, 2016.

 

 

 

 


 

 


 

Liz Glenn/                                                   Fiscal Note                                                  April 4, 2016

Andrea Van Arsdale

 

Bill 15-16 (Supplemental Appropriation)                                                  Council District(s) _All_

 

 

Mrs. Almond (By Req.)

 

 

Department of Planning

 

 

Housing Services

 

 

The Administration is requesting a supplemental appropriation of program income derived from federal funds totaling $832,500 to the Housing Services Gifts and Grants Fund program.  The funds will be used to provide additional Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)-eligible multi-family rehabilitation loans.  See Exhibit A.

 

 

                                                                      Fiscal Summary

 

Funding

Source

 

Supplemental Appropriation

 

Current

Appropriation

 

Total

Appropriation

 

County

 

 

 

 

State

 

 

 

 

Federal (1)

 

$         832,500

 

$         778,594

 

$      1,611,094

 

Other

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$         832,500

 

$         778,594

 

$      1,611,094

 

 

(1) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development funds.  No County matching funds are required.

 

 

Analysis

The Department advised that it has received $832,500 in program income from the repayment of a 1997 loan to Cockeysville Elementary Limited Partnership (a.k.a. Warren Place) funded under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)  program.   The  Department  advised  that  the  funds  will  be  used  to  provide  additional


 

Bill 15-16 (cont’d)                                                                                                                   April 4, 2016

 

 

CDBG-eligible multi-family rehabilitation loans. 

No County matching funds are required.  With the affirmative vote of five members of the County Council, Bill 15-16 will take effect April 18, 2016.

 

 

 

 

 


 


 

Council                                                        Fiscal Note                                                  April 4, 2016

 

 

Bill 16-16                                                                                                           Council District(s) _All_

 

 

Councilmembers Marks and Crandell

 

 

Comprehensive Zoning Map Process

 

 

Bill 16‑16 proposes to amend the current law that limits the withdrawal of Comprehensive Zoning Map issues, once filed.

 

The statute (Section 32-3-214 of the Baltimore County Code, 2003) permits the filing of an issue (a parcel of land proposed for a change in zoning) in designated time frames:

·         The public and the County’s Planning Director may file issues between September 1 and October 15;

·         The Planning Director and Planning Board members may file between October 1 and October 31; and

·         Councilmembers may file between November 1 and November 30.

 

The statute expressly prohibits the withdrawal or modification of an issue after it is accepted for filing.  This provision was added to the law in 2002 pursuant to a recommendation of a study committee (Bill 16-02).

 

Bill 16-16 proposes an exception to this prohibition so that at any time prior to April 22, a member of the County Council may withdraw an issue that the member filed, or a part of an issue, if the issue, or part, includes County or other government property.

 

This proposal is generated by the proliferation of issues for which the Neighborhood Commons (N.C.) Overlay District classification is or may be proposed in the 2016 Comprehensive Zoning Map Process.  The N.C. District was established in 2012 (Bill 7-12) and amended in 2015 (Bill 66-15) to permit the application of the N.C. District to a property owned by the state or any county that is underdeveloped, environmentally sensitive, or constitutes a passive recreational area.

 

With the affirmative vote of five members of the County Council and signature by the County Executive, Bill 16‑16 will take effect on April 17, 2016.


 

Council                                                        Fiscal Note                                                  April 4, 2016

 

 

Bill 17-16                                                                                                             Council District(s) _3_

 

 

Mr. Kach

 

 

Mercantile Exposition Overlay District

 

 

Bill 17‑16 prohibits additional forms and expansion of commercial gaming activities, including the location and operations of a casino and table games at the Maryland State Fair property in Timonium.

 

The Maryland State Fair & Agricultural Society, Inc. is a Maryland non‑profit corporation that owns and operates the 100‑acre Fairgrounds property abutting York Road in Timonium.  The annual Maryland State Fair has been held there for over 100 years.  Currently, the Fair conducts 10 days of thoroughbred racing in conjunction with the State Fair in late August of each year. 

 

In 2012, the Council created the Mercantile Exposition (M.E.) Overlay District.  The District designation is applied to a tract of land of at least 80 acres, zoned for commercial or industrial use, that is owned by an agricultural society.  The uses permitted consist of a variety of commercial and agricultural activities.  Slot machines and video lottery facilities are expressly prohibited (Bill 16‑12).  The District designation was applied to the Fairgrounds property during the 2012 Comprehensive Zoning Map Process.

 

The Maryland Jockey Club has recently applied for and been granted a permit from the Maryland Racing Commission to operate a satellite simulcast betting facility (off‑track betting) at the Maryland State Fairgrounds.  Of additional concern beyond off-track betting is the possibility that the tract could be viewed as a future site for a casino and table games.  Bill 17‑16 proposes to expressly prohibit land with the M.E. District designation as a location for additional forms and expansion of commercial gaming activities, including the location and operations of a casino and table games, effectively prohibiting such gaming activities at the Maryland State Fairgrounds.

 

With the affirmative vote of five members of the County Council and signature by the County Executive, Bill 17‑16 will take effect on April 18, 2016.

 

 


 

Amy Grossi                                                 Fiscal Note                                                  April 4, 2016

 

 

FM-1, 2, & 3 (3 Contracts)                                                                           Council District(s) __4__

 

 

Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections

 

 

Rolling Road Widening

 

 

The Administration is requesting approval of three contracts to acquire three properties totaling approximately 0.16 acre for $40,970 to be used for the widening of Rolling Road in Windsor Mill.  FM-1 is a contract with Woodlawn Motor Coach, Inc., for $5,432, for property located at 3109 Rolling Road (0.024 acre).  FM-2 is a contract with Jeffrey Alan Bayer, Trustee of Katherine R. Bayer Living Trust, for $9,351, for property located at 3113 Rolling Road (0.046 acre).  FM-3 is also a contract with Jeffrey Alan Bayer, Trustee of Katherine R. Bayer Living Trust, for $26,187, for property located at 3111 Rolling Road (0.09 acre).  The properties will be used for highway widening and various easement areas.  See Exhibits A, B, & C.

 

Fiscal Summary

 

Funding Source

Combined Purchase Price

 

Notes

County (1)

 

$       40,970

 

(1) Capital Projects Fund.

 

State

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

Total

 

$       40,970

 

 

 

 

 

Analysis

 

The three properties to be acquired are located on Rolling Road in Windsor Mill.  Descriptions of the three acquisitions are as follows:


 

FM-1, 2, & 3 (3 Contracts) (cont’d)                                                                                     April 4, 2016

 

 

3109 Rolling Road (FM-1)

The 0.024-acre property to be acquired from Woodlawn Motor Coach, Inc. is part of a 1.01-acre parcel zoned BL (Business Local) and is improved with a 1-story aluminum office/shop building with paved parking.  The purchase price of $5,432 includes $350 for the loss of 70 sq. ft. of driveway.

 

David B. Johns, staff appraiser, completed an appraisal of the property in November 2010, recommending a value of $2,438.  After review and analysis, Robert W. Kline, review appraiser, concurred with the appraisal, recommending the respective amount as just compensation for the acquisition.  The Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections – Real Estate Compliance Division advised that the property owner rejected the County’s offer of $2,438, and upon further negotiations, the amount of $5,432 was deemed acceptable to the County.

 

3113 Rolling Road (FM-2)

The 0.046-acre property to be acquired from Jeffrey Alan Bayer is part of a 0.55-acre parcel mostly zoned BL (business local) with some area zoned DR-5.5 (Density Residential – 5.5 dwelling units/acre) and is improved with a 1-story residential frame building and some commercial parking area used in conjunction with the adjoining property at 3111 Rolling Road (FM-3).  The purchase price is $9,351.  The property acquisition will have no adverse impact on the property.

 

David B. Johns, staff appraiser, completed an appraisal of the property in April 2013, recommending a value of $8,809.  After review and analysis, S. David Nantz, review appraiser, concurred with the appraisal, recommending the respective amount as just compensation for the acquisition.  The Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections – Real Estate Compliance Division advised that the property owner rejected the County’s offer of $8,809, and upon further negotiations, the amount of $9,351 was deemed acceptable to the County.

 

3111 Rolling Road (FM-3)

The 0.09-acre property, also to be acquired from Jeffrey Alan Bayer, is part of a 0.26-acre parcel mostly zoned BL (Business Local) with some area zoned DR-5.5 (Density Residential – 5.5 dwelling units/acre) that is improved with a 1-story commercial use block building and is currently used as a bus maintenance/repair shop in conjunction with the adjoining property at 3113 Rolling Road (FM-2).  The purchase price of $26,187 includes $3,870 for the loss of 1,290 sq. ft. of driveway.


 

FM-1, 2, & 3 (3 Contracts) (cont’d)                                                                                     April 4, 2016

 

 

David B. Johns, staff appraiser, completed an appraisal of the property in April 2013, recommending a value of $23,806.  After review and analysis, S. David Nantz, review appraiser, concurred with the appraisal, recommending the respective amount as just compensation for the acquisition.  The Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections – Real Estate Compliance Division advised that the property owner rejected the County’s offer of $23,806, and upon further negotiations, the amount of $26,187 was deemed acceptable to the County.

 

The Department advised that 129 acquisitions are needed for this project, 83 of which require Council approval.  As of March 21, 2016, the Council has approved 38 property acquisitions and 2 condemnations for this project.  The Department also advised that a total of 64 properties still need to be acquired for this project, of which 40 will require Council approval, not including these three acquisitions.

 

The widening of Rolling Road consists of two phases: Phase I is from Orchard Avenue to Windsor Mill Road; Phase II is from Orchard Avenue to Liberty Road and Windsor Boulevard to the south side of Windsor Mill Road.  Estimated project costs total $13 million, including $10 million for construction ($5 million each for Phases I and II).  As of March 17, 2016, $3,520,013 has been expended/encumbered for this project, excluding the cost of these three acquisitions.  The Department of Public Works advised that construction of Phase I is expected to begin this summer.

 

County Charter, Section 715, requires Council approval of real property acquisitions where the purchase price exceeds $5,000.

 

 

 

 

 


 


 


 

 


 

Barry Williams                                              Fiscal Note                                                    April 4, 2016

 

 

MB-2 (Res. 37-16) Donation                                                                           Council District(s) _6_

 

 

Mrs. Almond (By Req.)

 

 

Department of Recreation and Parks

 

 

Accept Donation –

Parkville Recreation & Parks Council – Northeast Regional Recreation Center

 

 

Resolution 37-16 authorizes the County to accept a monetary donation of $65,000 from the Parkville Recreation and Parks Council toward the cost of renovating five existing racquetball courts (not presently usable) at the Northeast Regional Recreation Center, a County-owned facility in the Hillendale/Parkville area.  Specifically, the funds will be used to create three multipurpose activity rooms and two functional racquetball courts, allowing for additional recreational opportunities.  The Center also features two indoor sports fields and numerous indoor tennis courts.  The Department advised that the anticipated project cost totals $91,000; however, the cost could increase to $161,500 if five existing air conditioning units require replacement.  The Department advised that the remaining $26,000 to $96,500 project costs will be funded from the FY 2016 capital budget.  See Exhibit A.

The Department advised that renovations will be completed by one of the County’s established on-call contractors.  The renovations are expected to begin upon Council approval of the donation and contingent upon Property Management’s and the contractor’s schedules.  The Department also advised that the County is not expected to incur any significant increase in annual maintenance costs as a result of the new construction. 

County Charter, Section 306, vests in the County Council the power to accept gifts.

This resolution shall take effect from the date of its passage by the County Council.


 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BALTIMORE COUNTY COUNCIL

NOTES TO THE AGENDA

APPENDIX A

 

 

 


 

 



 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BALTIMORE COUNTY COUNCIL

NOTES TO THE AGENDA

LEGISLATIVE SESSION 2016

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                   Issued:        March 24, 2016

                                                      Work Session:       March 29, 2016

                                    Legislative Day No.   7  :       April 4, 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are

compiled from unaudited

information provided by

the Administration and

other sources.

 

                                                                                                                                                                OFFICE OF THE COUNTY AUDITOR

 

 

 

 

 

 


BALTIMORE COUNTY COUNCIL

April 4, 2016

NOTES TO THE AGENDA

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

 

PAGE

LEGISLATIVE SESSION

 

Witnesses…………………………………………………………………. ii

 

BILLS – FINAL READING

 

Bill 14-16…………………………………………………………………….. 1

Bill 15-16…………………………………………………………………….. 5

Bill 16-16…………………………………………………………………….. 8

Bill 17-16…………………………………………………………………….. 9

 

FISCAL MATTERS

 

FM-1…………………………………………………………………………. 10

FM-2…………………………………………………………………………. 10

FM-3…………………………………………………………………………. 10

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

MB-2 (Res. 37-16)……………………………………………………. 16

 

 

APPENDIX

 

Correspondence (1) (a)…………………………………………….. 19

Correspondence (1) (b)…………………………………………….. 20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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BALTIMORE  COUNTY  COUNCIL  AGENDA

LEGISLATIVE  SESSION 2016,   LEGISLATIVE  DAY  NO.  7

APRIL 4, 2016           6:00 P.M.

 

 

CEB = CURRENT EXPENSE BUDGET

BY REQ. = AT REQUEST OF COUNTY EXECUTIVE

 

Page

 

CALL OF BILLS FOR FINAL READING AND VOTE

 

            ANDREA VAN ARSDALE, DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING

1          Bill 14-16 – Mrs. Almond (By Req.)  – CEB – Community Legacy – Winters Lane

5          Bill 15-16 – Mrs. Almond (By Req).  – CEB – Housing Services

 

            COUNCIL

8          Bill 16-16 – Councilmembers Marks & Crandell – Comprehensive Zoning Map Process

9          Bill 17-16 – Mr. Kach – Mercantile Exposition Overlay District

 

 

APPROVAL OF FISCAL MATTERS/CONTRACTS

 

            AMY GROSSI, REAL ESTATE COMPLIANCE

10        1.  Contract of Sale – Woodlawn Motor Coach, Inc. – 3109 Rolling Road – REC

10        2.  Contract of Sale – Jeffrey Alan Bayer – Katherine R. Bayer Living Trust – 3113 Rolling Road – REC

10        3.  Contract of Sale – Jeffrey Alan Bayer – Katherine R. Bayer Living Trust – 3111 Rolling Road – REC

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

            COUNCIL

19        1.  Correspondence – (a)(2) – Non-Competitive Awards (February 26, 2016)

20                                            (b)(7) – Non-Competitive Awards (March 1, 2016)

 

            BARRY WILLIAMS, DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS

16        2.  Res. 37-16 – Mrs. Almond (By Req.) – Accept donation – Parkville Rec. & Parks Council –

Northeast Regional Recreation Center

 

            COUNCIL

  1. Res. 38-16 – Mrs. Almond – Property Tax Exemption – DAV – Stanley Fishman
  2. Res. 39-16 – Mrs. Bevins – Property Tax Exemption – DAV – Lonnie Blyther
  3. Res. 40-16 – Mrs. Bevins – Property Tax Exemption – BLIND – Elmuttasim A. Fadl
  4. Res. 41-16 – Mr. Crandell – Property Tax Exemption – BLIND – Jimmy A. Clift
  5. Res. 42-16 – Mr. Crandell – Property Tax Exemption – BLIND – Donald Cliento
  6. Res. 43-16 – Mr. Crandell – Property Tax Exemption – DAV – Earnest E. DeArmitt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Liz Glenn/                                                   Fiscal Note                                                  April 4, 2016

Andrea Van Arsdale

 

Bill 14-16 (Supplemental Appropriation)                                                    Council District(s) _1_

 

 

Mrs. Almond (By Req.)

 

 

Department of Planning

 

Community Legacy – Winters Lane

 

 

The Administration is requesting a supplemental appropriation of state funds totaling $250,000 to the Community Legacy – Winters Lane Gifts and Grants Fund program.  The funds will be used to assist in the redevelopment of 10 rental units located on Shipley and Roberts Avenues in the Winters Lane Historic District in the Catonsville-Patapsco Sustainable Community.  See Exhibit A.

 

                                                                      Fiscal Summary

 

Funding

Source

  Supplemental Appropriation   Current

Appropriation

  Total

Appropriation

 

County

State (1)

$         250,000 $         250,000

Federal

   

Other

   

Total

$         250,000 $         250,000
 

(1) Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, Community Legacy Program funds.  No County matching funds are required.

 

Analysis

 

The proposed $250,000 supplemental appropriation will be used to assist in the redevelopment of 10 rental units located on Shipley and Roberts Avenues in the Winters Lane Historic District in the  Catonsville-Patapsco  Sustainable Community.   St. Ambrose  Housing Aid  Center, Inc.  owns

 

 

Bill 14-16 (cont’d)                                                                                                                   April 4, 2016

 

 

15 homes in the Winters Lane Historic District and selected 10 properties for full rehabilitation as “phase one” of a community revitalization plan.  The Department advised that the properties are approximately 100 years old and are deteriorated, out of compliance with current building codes, and functionally obsolete.  The rehabilitation of these homes will include enlarging the livable space of each home by approximately 400 sq. ft.; creating modern, functional layouts; installing and/or replacing HVAC systems; upgrading appliances; and replacing plumbing, siding, windows, roofing, and porches.  The Department advised that the renovations will comply with Maryland Historic Trust guidelines, will begin in August or September 2016, and will be completed within 18 months.  The Department further advised that the rehabilitated properties will be leased to families with incomes at or below 60% of the area median household income (e.g., $53,040 for a family of four).

 

The Department advised that hard project costs total $2,842,190 ($284,219 per home) and will be financed as follows:

 

Economic Development Revolving Financing Fund

(20-year deferred loan, 3% interest)                                                             $1,020,169

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

HOME Investment Partnership funds (20-year deferred loan,

0% interest)                                                                                                             872,021

HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds (20-year

deferred loan, 0% interest)                                                                                   450,000

Maryland Community Legacy Program funds                                                              250,000

Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Rental

Housing Loan Program funds (loan terms TBD)                                                         250,000

Total                                                                                                                                $2,842,190

 

 

The HUD funds ($1,322,021) were previously submitted for Council approval as part of the 14-Day Grants Review process on November 3, 2015; these deferred loans will be forgiven if the property remains affordable housing for 20 years.  This 14-day notice also served as notice of the Administration’s intent to provide the 20-year deferred loan from the Economic Development Revolving Financing Fund for this project.  The Department advised that the Revolving Financing Fund loan will be deferred until its maturity date, when full payment will be due.

 

 

Bill 14-16 (cont’d)                                                                                                                   April 4, 2016

 

 

On December 7, 2015, the Council approved Resolution 102-15, which endorsed the Winters Lane rehabilitation as a Community Legacy Project and approved the County’s application to the Maryland Community Legacy Program in pursuit of state grant funding totaling approximately $500,000 for labor and materials related to the housing rehabilitation.  The Department advised that because the actual amount of the Community Legacy Program grant award totals $250,000, St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center, Inc. will be applying to the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development for a $250,000 loan from the Rental Housing Loan Program.

 

The Department advised that soft costs totaling $466,296, such as development fees, financing and settlement costs, and relocation expenses for current tenants, will be paid by the developer.

 

The Department advised that the grant funds must be utilized by August 2018.  No County matching funds are required for this grant.

 

With the affirmative vote of five members of the County Council, Bill 14-16 will take effect April 18, 2016.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liz Glenn/                                                   Fiscal Note                                                  April 4, 2016

Andrea Van Arsdale

 

Bill 15-16 (Supplemental Appropriation)                                                  Council District(s) _All_

 

 

Mrs. Almond (By Req.)

 

 

Department of Planning

 

Housing Services

 

 

The Administration is requesting a supplemental appropriation of program income derived from federal funds totaling $832,500 to the Housing Services Gifts and Grants Fund program.  The funds will be used to provide additional Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)-eligible multi-family rehabilitation loans.  See Exhibit A.

 

                                                                      Fiscal Summary

 

Funding

Source

  Supplemental Appropriation   Current

Appropriation

  Total

Appropriation

 

County

State

Federal (1)

$         832,500   $         778,594   $      1,611,094

Other

   

Total

$         832,500 $         778,594 $      1,611,094
 

(1) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development funds.  No County matching funds are required.

 

 

Analysis

 

The Department advised that it has received $832,500 in program income from the repayment of a 1997 loan to Cockeysville Elementary Limited Partnership (a.k.a. Warren Place) funded under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)  program.   The  Department  advised  that  the  funds  will  be  used  to  provide  additional

 

 

Bill 15-16 (cont’d)                                                                                                                   April 4, 2016

 

 

CDBG-eligible multi-family rehabilitation loans.

 

No County matching funds are required.  With the affirmative vote of five members of the County Council, Bill 15-16 will take effect April 18, 2016.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Council                                                        Fiscal Note                                                  April 4, 2016

 

 

Bill 16-16                                                                                                           Council District(s) _All_

 

 

Councilmembers Marks and Crandell

 

 

Comprehensive Zoning Map Process

 

 

Bill 16‑16 proposes to amend the current law that limits the withdrawal of Comprehensive Zoning Map issues, once filed.

 

The statute (Section 32-3-214 of the Baltimore County Code, 2003) permits the filing of an issue (a parcel of land proposed for a change in zoning) in designated time frames:

  • The public and the County’s Planning Director may file issues between September 1 and October 15;
  • The Planning Director and Planning Board members may file between October 1 and October 31; and
  • Councilmembers may file between November 1 and November 30.

 

The statute expressly prohibits the withdrawal or modification of an issue after it is accepted for filing.  This provision was added to the law in 2002 pursuant to a recommendation of a study committee (Bill 16-02).

 

Bill 16-16 proposes an exception to this prohibition so that at any time prior to April 22, a member of the County Council may withdraw an issue that the member filed, or a part of an issue, if the issue, or part, includes County or other government property.

 

This proposal is generated by the proliferation of issues for which the Neighborhood Commons (N.C.) Overlay District classification is or may be proposed in the 2016 Comprehensive Zoning Map Process.  The N.C. District was established in 2012 (Bill 7-12) and amended in 2015 (Bill 66-15) to permit the application of the N.C. District to a property owned by the state or any county that is underdeveloped, environmentally sensitive, or constitutes a passive recreational area.

 

With the affirmative vote of five members of the County Council and signature by the County Executive, Bill 16‑16 will take effect on April 17, 2016.

 

 

Council                                                        Fiscal Note                                                  April 4, 2016

 

 

Bill 17-16                                                                                                             Council District(s) _3_

 

 

Mr. Kach

 

 

Mercantile Exposition Overlay District

 

 

Bill 17‑16 prohibits additional forms and expansion of commercial gaming activities, including the location and operations of a casino and table games at the Maryland State Fair property in Timonium.

 

The Maryland State Fair & Agricultural Society, Inc. is a Maryland non‑profit corporation that owns and operates the 100‑acre Fairgrounds property abutting York Road in Timonium.  The annual Maryland State Fair has been held there for over 100 years.  Currently, the Fair conducts 10 days of thoroughbred racing in conjunction with the State Fair in late August of each year.

 

In 2012, the Council created the Mercantile Exposition (M.E.) Overlay District.  The District designation is applied to a tract of land of at least 80 acres, zoned for commercial or industrial use, that is owned by an agricultural society.  The uses permitted consist of a variety of commercial and agricultural activities.  Slot machines and video lottery facilities are expressly prohibited (Bill 16‑12).  The District designation was applied to the Fairgrounds property during the 2012 Comprehensive Zoning Map Process.

 

The Maryland Jockey Club has recently applied for and been granted a permit from the Maryland Racing Commission to operate a satellite simulcast betting facility (off‑track betting) at the Maryland State Fairgrounds.  Of additional concern beyond off-track betting is the possibility that the tract could be viewed as a future site for a casino and table games.  Bill 17‑16 proposes to expressly prohibit land with the M.E. District designation as a location for additional forms and expansion of commercial gaming activities, including the location and operations of a casino and table games, effectively prohibiting such gaming activities at the Maryland State Fairgrounds.

 

With the affirmative vote of five members of the County Council and signature by the County Executive, Bill 17‑16 will take effect on April 18, 2016.

 

 

 

 

Amy Grossi                                                 Fiscal Note                                                  April 4, 2016

 

 

FM-1, 2, & 3 (3 Contracts)                                                                           Council District(s) __4__

 

 

Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections

 

Rolling Road Widening

 

 

The Administration is requesting approval of three contracts to acquire three properties totaling approximately 0.16 acre for $40,970 to be used for the widening of Rolling Road in Windsor Mill.  FM-1 is a contract with Woodlawn Motor Coach, Inc., for $5,432, for property located at 3109 Rolling Road (0.024 acre).  FM-2 is a contract with Jeffrey Alan Bayer, Trustee of Katherine R. Bayer Living Trust, for $9,351, for property located at 3113 Rolling Road (0.046 acre).  FM-3 is also a contract with Jeffrey Alan Bayer, Trustee of Katherine R. Bayer Living Trust, for $26,187, for property located at 3111 Rolling Road (0.09 acre).  The properties will be used for highway widening and various easement areas.  See Exhibits A, B, & C.

 

Fiscal Summary

 

Funding Source

Combined Purchase Price
 

Notes

County (1)

$       40,970   (1) Capital Projects Fund.  

State

Federal

Other

 

Total

$       40,970

 

 

Analysis

 

The three properties to be acquired are located on Rolling Road in Windsor Mill.  Descriptions of the three acquisitions are as follows:

 

 

FM-1, 2, & 3 (3 Contracts) (cont’d)                                                                                     April 4, 2016

 

 

3109 Rolling Road (FM-1)

The 0.024-acre property to be acquired from Woodlawn Motor Coach, Inc. is part of a 1.01-acre parcel zoned BL (Business Local) and is improved with a 1-story aluminum office/shop building with paved parking.  The purchase price of $5,432 includes $350 for the loss of 70 sq. ft. of driveway.

 

David B. Johns, staff appraiser, completed an appraisal of the property in November 2010, recommending a value of $2,438.  After review and analysis, Robert W. Kline, review appraiser, concurred with the appraisal, recommending the respective amount as just compensation for the acquisition.  The Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections – Real Estate Compliance Division advised that the property owner rejected the County’s offer of $2,438, and upon further negotiations, the amount of $5,432 was deemed acceptable to the County.

 

3113 Rolling Road (FM-2)

The 0.046-acre property to be acquired from Jeffrey Alan Bayer is part of a 0.55-acre parcel mostly zoned BL (business local) with some area zoned DR-5.5 (Density Residential – 5.5 dwelling units/acre) and is improved with a 1-story residential frame building and some commercial parking area used in conjunction with the adjoining property at 3111 Rolling Road (FM-3).  The purchase price is $9,351.  The property acquisition will have no adverse impact on the property.

 

David B. Johns, staff appraiser, completed an appraisal of the property in April 2013, recommending a value of $8,809.  After review and analysis, S. David Nantz, review appraiser, concurred with the appraisal, recommending the respective amount as just compensation for the acquisition.  The Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections – Real Estate Compliance Division advised that the property owner rejected the County’s offer of $8,809, and upon further negotiations, the amount of $9,351 was deemed acceptable to the County.

 

3111 Rolling Road (FM-3)

The 0.09-acre property, also to be acquired from Jeffrey Alan Bayer, is part of a 0.26-acre parcel mostly zoned BL (Business Local) with some area zoned DR-5.5 (Density Residential – 5.5 dwelling units/acre) that is improved with a 1-story commercial use block building and is currently used as a bus maintenance/repair shop in conjunction with the adjoining property at 3113 Rolling Road (FM-2).  The purchase price of $26,187 includes $3,870 for the loss of 1,290 sq. ft. of driveway.

 

 

 

FM-1, 2, & 3 (3 Contracts) (cont’d)                                                                                     April 4, 2016

 

 

David B. Johns, staff appraiser, completed an appraisal of the property in April 2013, recommending a value of $23,806.  After review and analysis, S. David Nantz, review appraiser, concurred with the appraisal, recommending the respective amount as just compensation for the acquisition.  The Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections – Real Estate Compliance Division advised that the property owner rejected the County’s offer of $23,806, and upon further negotiations, the amount of $26,187 was deemed acceptable to the County.

 

The Department advised that 129 acquisitions are needed for this project, 83 of which require Council approval.  As of March 21, 2016, the Council has approved 38 property acquisitions and 2 condemnations for this project.  The Department also advised that a total of 64 properties still need to be acquired for this project, of which 40 will require Council approval, not including these three acquisitions.

 

The widening of Rolling Road consists of two phases: Phase I is from Orchard Avenue to Windsor Mill Road; Phase II is from Orchard Avenue to Liberty Road and Windsor Boulevard to the south side of Windsor Mill Road.  Estimated project costs total $13 million, including $10 million for construction ($5 million each for Phases I and II).  As of March 17, 2016, $3,520,013 has been expended/encumbered for this project, excluding the cost of these three acquisitions.  The Department of Public Works advised that construction of Phase I is expected to begin this summer.

 

County Charter, Section 715, requires Council approval of real property acquisitions where the purchase price exceeds $5,000.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Barry Williams                                              Fiscal Note                                                    April 4, 2016

 

 

MB-2 (Res. 37-16) Donation                                                                           Council District(s) _6_

 

 

Mrs. Almond (By Req.)

 

 

Department of Recreation and Parks

 

 

Accept Donation –

Parkville Recreation & Parks Council – Northeast Regional Recreation Center

 

 

Resolution 37-16 authorizes the County to accept a monetary donation of $65,000 from the Parkville Recreation and Parks Council toward the cost of renovating five existing racquetball courts (not presently usable) at the Northeast Regional Recreation Center, a County-owned facility in the Hillendale/Parkville area.  Specifically, the funds will be used to create three multipurpose activity rooms and two functional racquetball courts, allowing for additional recreational opportunities.  The Center also features two indoor sports fields and numerous indoor tennis courts.  The Department advised that the anticipated project cost totals $91,000; however, the cost could increase to $161,500 if five existing air conditioning units require replacement.  The Department advised that the remaining $26,000 to $96,500 project costs will be funded from the FY 2016 capital budget.  See Exhibit A.

 

The Department advised that renovations will be completed by one of the County’s established on-call contractors.  The renovations are expected to begin upon Council approval of the donation and contingent upon Property Management’s and the contractor’s schedules.  The Department also advised that the County is not expected to incur any significant increase in annual maintenance costs as a result of the new construction.

 

County Charter, Section 306, vests in the County Council the power to accept gifts.

 

This resolution shall take effect from the date of its passage by the County Council.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BALTIMORE COUNTY COUNCIL

NOTES TO THE AGENDA

APPENDIX A