CITY COUNCIL KEITH R. SYDNOR Mayor CHRISTINE M. JOHNSON At-Large CHRISTIAN L. PULLEY, CPM City Administrator JAMES KOLE First Ward TIM MILLER Acting Deputy City Administrator ADRIAN G. SIMMONS First Ward STEPHANIE P. ANDERSON City Solicitor KYLA M. CLARK Second Ward SARA A. GREEN, CPM, CMC MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF LAUREL City Clerk JEFFREY W. MILLS Second Ward (301) 725-5300 8103 Sandy Spring Road Council meets second and fourth www.ciyofaurelorg Mondays of each month. Laurel, Maryland 20707-2502 TWENTY-EIGHTH REGULAR MEETING MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF LAUREL MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2025 6:00 PM VIRTUAL MEETING MINUTES The meeting convened via Zoom at approximately 6:00 pm with Council President Kyla M. Clark presiding. Councilwoman Christine M. Johnson, Councilman Jeffrey W. Mills, Councilman Adrian G. Simmons, and Mayor Keith R. Sydnor were present. Councilman James Kole had an excused absence. There was one (1) member of the public in attendance. The following staff members were also present: Christian L. Pulley, CPM, City Administrator, Tim Miller, Acting Deputy City Administrator, Sara A. Green, CPM, CMC, City Clerk, Bill Bailey, Director, Department of Parks and Recreation, Monta L. Burrough, Director, Department of Economic and Community Development, Chrissy Cornwell, Director, Department of Community Resources and Emergency Management, Chief Russell E. Hamill, III, LPD, Tommy Helms, Acting Director, Department of Public Works, S. Michele Saylor, Director, Department of Budget and Personnel Services, James Cornwell-Shiel, Director, Department of Information Technology, Deputy Chief Mark Plazinski, Stephanie P. Anderson, City Solicitor and Marchelle LeBlanc, Director, Craig A. Moe Laurel Multiservice Center. Agenda Item No. 3 was approval of the following minutes: February 24, 2025 Regular Meeting March 5, 2025 Work Session Councilman Simmons made a motion to approve the minutes with the amendment that the February 24, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes include the vote taken on Resolution No. 3-2025. Councilwoman Johnson seconded the motion that was carried on a roll call vote of all Councilmembers present. Next, the Mayor and City Councimembers provided their reports regarding events and happenings since the last meeting and made announcements regarding upcoming meetings and events. 1 Mayor Sydnor noted that the following Proclamations had been issued by his Office: Bleeding Disorders Month American Red Cross Month Good Sportsmanship Month Women's History Month Agenda Item No. 5 was the following Mayoral Appointment: Eileen Stokes Board of Trustees 03/102025-03/02029 Councilwoman Johnson made a motion to approve the appointment. Councilman Simmons seconded the motion that was carried on a roll call vote of all Councilmembers present. Agenda Item No. 6 was the General Public Hearing. President Clark opened the General Public Hearing at approximately 6:27 pm. Mr. Joseph Pruden, Congressman Glenn F. Ivey's Office provided an update on the new Federal Administration and the work that Congressman Ivey was doing on his constituents' behalf. There was no one else signed up to speak. President Clark closed the General Public Hearing at approximately 6:39 pm. Agenda Item No. 7 was the Fleet Acquisition for a 2025 Ford E-350 Service Body. Mr. Tommy Helms, Acting Director, Department of Public Works presented the bid recommending it be awarded to Apple Ford in Columbia, Maryland for $62,500. Councilman Simmons made a motion to approve the Fleet Acquisition as presented. Councilwoman Johnson seconded the motion that was carried on a roll call vote of all Councilmembers present. Agenda Item No. 8 was a Bid Recommendation for the Automated Speed Enforcement Camera Program Contract. Chief Russell E. Hamill, III, Laurel Police Department presented the bid recommending approval to ride the current Calvert County, Maryland contract for Speed Enforcement Services. The contract would be $3,499.00 per month, per site, not including credit card payment processing fees. Counciwoman Johnson made a motion to approve the bid as presented. Councilman Simmons seconded the motion that was carried on a roll call vote of all Councilmembers present. Next, Agenda Item No. 9 was Introduction and First Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2039 An Ordinance Amending the General Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program of the Mayor and City Council of Laurel, Maryland, for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 and to Provide an Effective Date. President Clark read the title into the record for the first public hearing. S. Michele Saylor, Director, Department of Budget and Personnel Services presented the ordinance. President Clark opened the public hearing at 6:50 pm. There was no one signed up to speak. President Clark closed the public hearing at 6:50 pm and noted that the Second Public Hearing with Possible Action on the item would be at the March 24, 2025 meeting at 6:00 pm. The last agenda item was Introduction and First Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2040 An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of Laurel, Maryland Amending Laurel City Code Chapter 16 Taxation", Article I, Section 16-10 "Elderly and Veteran Tax Credit Program" and Providing an Effective Date. President Clark read the title into the record for the first public hearing. Councilman Adrian G. Simmons presented the proposed ordinance. President Clark opened the public hearing at approximately 6:53 pm. There was no one signed up to speak. President Clark closed the public hearing at approximately 6:53 pm and noted that the Second Public Hearing with Possible Action on the item would be at the March 24, 2025 meeting at 6:00 pm. 2 There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:53 pm. Approved, Date: March 24, 2025 ai Sara A Green, CPM, MMC City Clerk 3 CITY COUNCIL KEITH R. SYDNOR Mayor CHRISTINE M. JOHNSON At-Large CHRISTIAN L. PULLEY, CPM City Administrator JAMES KOLE First Ward TIM MILLER Acting Deputy City Administrator ADRIAN G. SIMMONS First Ward STEPHANIE P. ANDERSON City Solicitor KYLA CLARK Second Ward SARA A. GREEN, CPM, CMC MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF LAUREL City Clerk JEFFREY W. MILLS Second Ward 8103 Sandy Spring Road (301) 725-5300 Council meets second and fourth Laurel, Maryland 20707-2502 www.ciyofaurelorg Mondays of each month. TWENTY-EIGHTH REGULAR MEETING Monday March 10, 2025 6:00 PM Agenda Virtual Meeting Watch the meeting on Laurel TV streaming live in your web browser at AIPSBVSIMOTMAECNNE or locally Laurel TV can be found on Comcast Channel 996 (HD), 71 (SD) or Verizon FiOS Channel 12. 1. Call to Order - Kyla M. Clark, President 2. Roll Call- Sara A. Green, CPM, CMC, City Clerk 3. Approval of Minutes February 24, 2025 Regular Meeting March 5, 2025 Work Session 4. Report of the Mayor and City Council 5. Mayoral Appointment Eileen Stokes Board of Trustees 03/102025-03/02029 6. General Public Hearing 7. Fleet Acquisition- 2025 Ford E-350 Service Body- Department of Public Works 8. Bid Recommendation- Automated Speed Enforcement Camera Program Contract- Laurel Police Department 9. Introduction and First Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2039- An Ordinance Amending the General Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program of the Mayor and City Council of 1 Laurel, Maryland, for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 and to Provide an Effective Date 10.Introduction and First Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2040- An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of Laurel, Maryland Amending Laurel City Code Chapter 16 Taxation", Article I, Section 16-10 "Elderly and Veteran Tax Credit Program" and Providing An Effective Date 11.Adjournment 2 2 3 CITY OF LAUREL Item 5. OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 8103 Sandy Spring Road, Laurel, MD 20707 Phone: 301-725-5300 ext. 2125 . Fax: 301-725-6831 Keith R. Sydnor Mayor February 25, 2025 MEMORANDUM TO: Kyla Clark, Council President Laurel City Councilmembers FROM: Keith R. Sydnor, Mayor bRO SUBJ: Mayoral Appointment I plan to make the following appointment at the March 10, 2025, Mayor and City Council meeting. APPOINTMENT Eileen Stokes Board of Trustees 03/10/25 = 03/10/29 I look forward to your confirmation of this appointment. ec: Sara A. Green, CPM, CMC, City Clerk Email: laureinmayer@laureimdus Twitter: @LaurelMayor Website: www.dilyoflaurelorg 3 Item 7. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF LAUREL DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 305-307 First Street . Laurel, Maryland 20707 (301) 725-0088 htp.hawcivelaurioms email - dpw@laurelmdus Fax (301) 498-5266 February 18, 2025 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Keith R. Sydnor President Kyla Clark Laurel City Councilmembers THRU: Joanne Barr, Deputy City Administrator gHB FROM: Timothy Miller, Director, Public Works SUBJ: Fleet Acquisition - 2025 Ford E-350 Service Body The Department of Public Works is requesting approval for the purchase of a 2025 Ford E-350 Service Body for the Department of Parks and Recreation. Specifications: This Department solicited several quotes including from vendors on state and county contracts. The accepted quote is from the Baltimore County contract #0004504 with Apple Ford of Columbia Maryland. The quotes were as follows: Apple Ford of Columbia - $62,500 Upper Marlboro Ford - $67,500 Bob Bell Ford of Glen Burnie - $69,900 Funding: Funding for this equipment is provided for in the FY2025 Adopted CIP Fleet Replacement Program. The cost for this vehicle is $62,500 and this new addition will increase the fleet. Recommendation: It is recommended that the purchase of this vehicle for a total cost of $62,500 from Apple Ford of Columbia. Should you have any questions or desire further information, please contact Timothy Miller at (301) 725-0088, extension 3206. Reviewed for funding: M . Dayle ali/an25 S. Michele Saylor, Director Date Department of Budget and Personnel Services CC: Christian Pulley, CPM, City Administrator Item 8. LAUREL POLICE DEPARTMENT 811 Fifth Street . Laurel, Maryland 20707 d5 Russell E. Hamill, III Chief of Police February 10, 2025 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Keith R. Sydnor Council President Kyla Clark Laurel City Councilmembers VIA: Joanne Barr, Deputy City Administrator FROM: Russell E. Hamill, IlI, Chief of Police SUBJ: Automated Speed Enforcement Camera Program Contract The Laurel Police Department (LPD) is respectfully requesting permission to sign an agreement regarding Automated Enforcement Camera Program services (for speed enforcement) within the City of Laurel. We are requesting to "ride" on the agreement between our current vendor, Altumint, and Calvert County, Maryland, as is permissible under City policy. This agreement has been extensively reviewed by the City Solicitor, Department of Police personnel, as well as the Department of Budget and Personnel Services, and is believed to be the best option for our speed enforcement program at this time. The contract between the parties effectively addresses our program needs and allows for a seamless continuation of the current program, which we have been pleased with since the current vendor purchased our original vendor and assumed responsibility for the program/contract. Specifications: The Laurel Automated Enforcement Program, regarding speed enforcement, is respectfully requesting to "ride" the current Calvert County contract for speed enforcement services. The contract includes a flat fee per site for the maintenance of the equipment and issuing and mailing the citations. Funding: The costs associated with the program are paid from the proceeds of the paid citations issued prior to distribution of the remainder to the City. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve the continuation of the Automated Speed Enforcement Program with Altumint, via the Calvert County contract, per the provisions provided within that agreement. Washington (301) 498-0092 Baltimore (410) 792-0137 Fax (301) 498-8003 TDD (301) 498-7735 5 Item 8. - LAUREL POLICE DEPARTMENT 811 Fifth Street . Laurel, Maryland 20707 as Should you have any questions or desire further information, please contact me at (301) 498-0092, Extension 1130. REVIEWED: Mck hu Le hu Lds a/aL/2025 Michele Saylor, Director Date Department of Budget and Personnel Services Cc: Christian Pulley, City Administrator Washington (301) 498-0092 Baltimore (410) 792-0137 Fax (301) 498-8003 TDD 301) 498-7735 6 Item 9. CITY OF LAUREL, MARYLAND ORDINANCE NO. 2039 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF LAUREL, MARYLAND, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025 AND TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE Sponsored by the City Council President at the request of the Administration. WHEREAS, the FY2025 General Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) was adopted on May 28, 2024 through Ordinance No. 2026, and subsequently amended through Ordinance No. 2029, Ordinance No. 2031, Ordinance No. 2035, and Ordinance No. 2036, and WHEREAS, Charter Resolution No. 180 was approved on January 27, 2025 with an effective date of March 18, 2025 dissolving the Department of Community Resources and Emergency Management; and creating the Department of Emergency Management and the Department of Human Services, and WHEREAS, the adopted FY2025 General Operating Budget department references shall be revised to reflect the changes due to the approval of Charter Resolution No. 180, and WHEREAS, a transfer shall be made of available CIP street project funds for the purpose of funding other street projects, and WHEREAS, additional funding is needed for the Council Chambers broadcast equipment, and WHEREAS, certain corrections are needed to the Employee Training and Tuition budgets, and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of Laurel, Maryland are required to amend the FY2025 General Operating Budget and CIP to reflect these changes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED AND ORDAINED, by the Mayor and City Council of Laurel, Maryland that the General Operating Budget and CIP for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 is hereby amended. Item 9. GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET AMENDED AMENDED REVENUES ORD2036 CHANGE ORD2039 REVENUE SUB-CATEGORY 4010 R/E TAX REVENUE $27,384,119 $27,384,119 4030 - PERSONAL PROP TAX 1,385,868 1,385,868 40,000 4040 - PERSONAL PROP-NTIPENTALTY 40,000 4050 LOCAL TAXES 4,650,000 4,650,000 2,047,576 4060 - OTHER LOCAL TAXES 2,047,576 4110 LICENSES 734,850 734,850 4130 PERMITS 505,445 505,445 4210 FEDERAL GRANTS 162,980 162,980 4230 STATE GRANTS 737,825 737,825 4250 COUNTY GRANTS 386,642 386,642 169,797 169,797 4310 - GENERAL GOVT SERVICE CH 176,000 176,000 4340 - SANITATION SERVICE CHGS 4350 - SERVICE CHARGE-HEALTH 10,000 10,000 4370 FACILITY RENTALS 163,890 163,890 4411 - SWIMMING POOL FEES 124,510 124,510 4413 RECREATION PROGRAM FEES 82,500 82,500 4415 P&R ACTIVITY FEES 89,800 89,800 4417 P&R CONCESSION FEES 22,000 22,000 4430 SENIOR PROGRAM FEES 15,300 15,300 4620 - POLICE FINES 2,780,600 2,780,600 4630 - CODE ENFORCEMENT FINES 3,250 3,250 117,000 4710 - INVESTMENT INTEREST 117,000 18,963 4720 - RENTAL INCOME 18,963 600 4730 - COMTRIBLUTIONSDONATONS 600 4740 - SALE OF PROPERTY 14,500 14,500 4750 - MISC REFUNDS AND REBATES 86,780 86,780 4761 - POLICE ACCT RECEIPTS 45,000 45,000 453,203 4790 - OTHER MISC REVENUES 453,203 4840 - FUND TRANSFER 1,188,247 1,188,247 TOTAL REVENUE $43,597,245 $0 $43,597,245 AMENDED AMENDED EXPENDITURES ORD2036 CHANGE ORD2039 DEPARTMENT 201 - CITY COUNCIL $122,513 $122,513 205 - CLERK TO THE COUNCIL 243,333 243,333 210 . MAYOR 649,079 649,079 215 - CITY ADMINISTRATOR 679,268 679,268 17,445 220 - ELECTIONS 17,445 225 - BUDGET & PERSONNEL SVCS 1,230,403 1,230,403 235 - COMMUNICATIONS 701,304 701,304 240 - ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEV 1,032,943 1,032,943 244 - SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS 62,532 62,532 250 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 2,860,863 2,860,863 Underlining indicates new language added. Slkelhrowghs-ndicate language deleted. Asterisks indicate intervening language and section unchanged. 2 8 Item 9. 270 - COMMUNITY PROMOTION 184,287 184,287 280 - GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 945,518 945,518 281 - JOSEPH R. ROBISON - LAUREL MUNICIPAL CENTER 177,616 177,616 284 - PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY 128,126 128,126 285 - ROBERT J. DIPIETRO COMMUNITY CENTER 168,869 168,869 286 ARMORY COMMUNITY CENTER 104,561 104,561 287 - LAUREL MUSEUM 13,000 13,000 288 - GUDE LAKEHOUSE 31,000 31,000 289 MAIN ST. POOL MAINTENANC 82,670 82,670 290 - LPD FACILITY 312,121 312,121 291 GREENVIEW DR REC COMPLEX 47,180 47,180 292 P&R MAINTENANCE FACILITY 47,750 47,750 293 - GUDE HOUSE 73,841 73,841 294 - CRAIG A. MOE LAUREL MULITSERVICE CENTER 262,371 262,371 301 POLICE 13,069,424 13,069,424 320 FIRE MARSHAL & PERMIT SV 861,358 861,358 325 DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MGT 702,952 702,952 326 DEPT OFHUMAN! SERVICES CRAIG A.I OE LMSC PROGRAMS 563,417 563,417 401 - PUBLIC WORKS ADMIN 691,207 691,207 410 AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE 1,180,819 1,180,819 415 - WASTE COLLECTION 1,196,135 1,196,135 420 - RECYCLING 353,009 353,009 425 HIGHWAYS & STREETS MAINT 1,272,735 1,272,735 430 SNOWI REMOVAL 198,155 198,155 435 STREET LIGHTING 268,970 268,970 440 - ENGINEERINGATECH: SERVICES 253,898 253,898 445 - TRAFFIC ENGINEERING 156,637 156,637 450 - TREE MANAGEMENT 99,781 99,781 501 - PARKS & RECREATION. ADMIN 877,205 877,205 505 - RECREATION 525,256 525,256 510 - MAIN ST POOL PROGRAMS 287,053 287,053 515 - ROBERT, J.I DIPIETRO COMMUNITY CENTER 328,708 328,708 520 - GREENVIEWI DR PROGRAMS 129,133 129,133 525 - ARMORY COMMUNITY CTR PROG 214,021 214,021 30 - DEH OF 10 AUREL HELI PINGI HANDS 256,996 256,996 535 GUDE LAKEHOUSE PROGRAMS 25,598 25,598 550 SENIOR SERVICES 275,021 275,021 650 - PRINCIPAL 1,595,527 1,595,527 651 - INTEREST 81,438 81,438 652 - RETIREMENT 2,369,530 2,369,530 654 - PROPERTY INSURANCE 526,251 526,251 655 - BONDING INSURANCE 27,000 27,000 656 - EMPLOYEE INSURANCE 4,018,467 4,018,467 657 - OTHER MISC FINANCING USES 511,789 511,789 658 - SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT -0- 200,000 810 - EMPLOYEE TRAINING 194,591 (7,500) 187,091 820 - EMPLOYEE TUITION 6,571 7,500 14,071 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $43,597,245 $43,597,245 Underlining indicates new language added. Slakelhonughs-indicate language deleted. Asterisks indicate intervening language and section unchanged. 3 9 Item 9. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AMENDED PROJECT AMENDED ORD2035 CHANGES ORD2039 ALL OTHER PROJECTS $28,903,139 $28,903,139 MORTON PLACE 28,010 55,000 83,010 STANLEY PLACE 33,305 115,000 148,305 EIGHTH STREET 214,930 100,000 314,930 LITTLE MONTGOMERY 6,454 ST 51,100 57,554 CARROLL AVE 425,000 (178,289) 246,711 PARK 247,100 (151,456) 95,644 AVE CAMBRIDGE CIRCLE 285,500 (170,073) 115,427 SIDEWALKS 110,799 136,239 247,038 CURB AND GUTTER 65,727 87,125 152,852 COUNCIL CHAMBERS 330,000 15,000 345,000 TOTAL CIP $30,694,610 $15,000 $30,709,610 AND, BE IT FURTHER ENACTED AND ORDAINED, that this Ordinance shall take effect on the date of its passage. PASSED this day of 2025. ATTEST: SARA A. GREEN, CPM, CMC KYLA M. CLARK City Clerk President of the City Council APPROVED this day of 2025. KEITH R. SYDNOR Mayor Underlining indicates new language added. Suakeihroughs-indicate language deleted. * Asterisks indicate intervening language and section unchanged. 4 10 Item 10. CITY OF LAUREL, MARYLAND ORDINANCE NO. 2040 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF LAUREL, MARYLAND AMENDING LAUREL CITY CODE CHAPTER 16 "TAXATION", ARTICLE I, SECTION 16-10 "ELDERLY AND VETERAN TAX CREDIT PROGRAM" AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sponsored by Councilman Adrian G. Simmons. WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 9-258 "Elderly Individuals and Veterans", of the Tax Property Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, the Mayor and City Council of Laurel, Maryland passed Ordinance No. 1927 on January 10, 2018; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of Laurel, Maryland amended Laurel City Code Chapter 16 Taxation", Article I, Section 16-10 "Elderly and Veteran Tax Credit Program", with the passage of Ordinance No. 2003, in accordance with amendments made by the State of Maryland effective June 1, 2020; and WHEREAS, in 2022 the State of Maryland amended Section 9-258, "Elderly Individuals and Veterans" of the Tax Property Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland to remove the time limit for providing the tax credit of five (5) years, and authorizing municipalities in the State to set the duration of providing the tax credit; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED AND ORDAINED, by the Mayor and City Council of Laurel, Maryland that Laurel City Code Chapter 16 "Taxation", Article I, Section 16-10 "Elderly and Veteran Tax Credit Program", shall be and hereby is amended as follows: Sec. 16-10. - Elderly and veteran tax credit program. (a) As authorized by the provisions of Ann. Code of Md., Tax-Property Article, S 9-258, the eCity shall allow a property tax credit against Çeity real property taxes imposed on a dwelling located within the corporate limits of the Ceity that is owned by an eligible individual, as that term is defined below. For purposes of this section a "dwelling" has the meaning stated in Ann. Code of Md., Tax-Property article, S 9-105, Homestead Property Tax Credit. (b)Eligibility. An individual is eligible to receive a real property tax credit if: 1 Underlining indicates new language added. Strikethroughs indicate language deleted. Asterisks indicate intervening language and section unchanged. 11 Item 10. (1)() The individual is at least sixty-five (65) years old; (i) The individual is at least sixty-five (65) years old and is a retired member of the uniformed services of the United States as defined in 10 U.S.C., Section 101, the military reserves, or the National Guard; (ii) The individual is a surviving spouse, who is at least sixty-five (65) years old and has not remarried, of a retired member of the uniformed services of the United States as defined in 10 U.S.C., Section 101, the military reserves, or the National Guard; (iv)The individual is an active duty, retired, or honorably discharged member of the uniformed services of the United States as defined in 10 U.S.C., Section 101, the military reserves, or the National Guard, and has a service-connected disability; or (v)The individual is a surviving spouse of an individual described in subsection (iv) of this section, and who has not remarried. (2) With regard to the dwelling for which a property tax credit is sought, an eligible individual, as described in subsection (b)(1) above: (i) Has lived in the same dwelling for at least the preceding ten (10) years; (i) The dwelling is located within the corporate limits of the Ceity; and (ili) The --------- cAAC-LMAL-E wyAi4.4-r-- The first $500,000.00 of assessed value of a dwelling shall be eligible for application of the credit. This amount shall increase annually on July 1 of each year by the lesser of: A. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the preceding calendar year; or B. Three (3) percent. (3) The property for which the tax credit is sought shall be inspected prior to approval to assure that the property complies with all city property maintenance codes. (c) Amount and duration of credit. The credit allowed under this section shall be twenty (20) percent of the Ceity property tax imposed on the dwelling eligible assessed value of the dwelling. The credit shall be granted each year repadhupip-we) years, as long as the individual remains eligible for the credit - to include remaining an owner and occupying the dwelling, and the dwelling remains in compliance with the Ceity's property maintenance code. Should the individual receiving the credit become 2 Underlining indicates new language added. Stuikethroughsindicate language deleted. Asterisks indicate intervening language and section unchanged. 12 Item 10. ineligible for the credit (by sale of the property or otherwise), or the dwelling to which the tax credit applies fails to comply with the Ceity's property maintenance codes, the tax credit shall be revoked. AND, BE IT FURTHER ENACTED AND ORDAINED, that this Ordinance shall take effect on the date of its passage. PASSED this day of 2025. ATTEST: SARA A. GREEN, CPM, CMC KYLA M. CLARK City Clerk President of the City Council APPROVED this day of 2025. KEITH R. SYDNOR Mayor 3 Underlining indicates new language added. Suikethroughsindicate language deleted. Asterisks indicate intervening language and section unchanged. 13 City of Laurel PROCLAMATION 2025-05 WHEREAS: The City ofLaure! recognizes that sports are a major social force that influences American culture and City of Laurel families; and WHEREAS: those involved in sports, including coaches, players, and fans at all levels, should promote good sportsmanship and foster the development of positive characteristics for physical fitness and positive personal growth; and WHEREAS: elements of sportsmanship reflect crucial skills that will help players thrive throughout their education. A strong sense of character and collaboration can also prepare them for the workplace; and WHEREAS: sportsmanship can combat bullying and promote inclusion by providing a safe and healthy environment where players value respect, fairness, integrity, responsibility, and perseverance; and WHEREAS: fostering these qualities on the playing field can prevent harassment and reduce incidence of concussions and other injuries; and NOW, THEREFORE, 1, KEITH R. SYDNOR, MAYOR OF-THE CITY OF LAUREL DO HEREBY PROCLAIM, March 2025 as GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP MONTH in the City of Laurel and encourage all citizens to join us to recognize and celebrate good sportsmanship to ensure quality sport environments for all. Meck Rge Keith R. Sydnor Mayor City of Laurel PROCLAMATION 2025-06 WHEREAS: Throughout American history, women and girls have made vital contributions, often in the face of discrimination and undue hardship. Courageous women marched for and won the right to vote, campaigned against injustice, shattered countless barriers, and expanded the possibilities of American life. Women served our Nation during World War Il, led organizing and litigation efforts during the Civil Rights movement, and represented the United States on the global stage in the fight for human rights, peace, and security; and WHEREAS: In February 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued the first Presidential Proclamation declaring the Week of March 8, 1980, as National Women's History Week which continued until March 1987 when Congress passed Public Law 100-9, designating March as "Women's History Month' "; and WHEREAS: During Women's History Month, let us honor the accomplished and visionary women who have helped build our country and our city, and pay tribute to the trailblazers from the recent and distant past for daring to envision a future for which no past precedent existed, and for building a Nation of endless possibilities for all its women and girls; and NOW, THEREFORE, I, KEITH R. SYDNOR, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF MARCH AS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH in the City of Laurel and encourage all citizens to observe and commemorate this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities and to celebrate International Women's Day on March 8, 2025. Reed Rgba Keith R. Sydnor Mayor City of Laurel PROCLAMATION 2025-07 WHEREAS: This month, we honor the American Red Cross for its humanitarian commitment to serve communities across the United States and around the world. We celebrate each and every selfless employee and volunteer as an ambassador of American generosity, who upholds a sacred mandate to leave no person behind; and WHEREAS: In the aftermath of the Civil War, Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross and has led with compassion and care, assisting neighbors and fellow Americans when they find themselves in some of the most agonizing circumstances they have ever faced. Throughout the biggest cities and the smallest towns, American Red Cross workers perform heroic acts of service across the United States and abroad; and WHEREAS: The American Red Cross responds to more than 60,000 disasters across the country every year, trains more than 4.6 million people in first aid, water safety and other skills that help save lives, delivers more than 6.3 million blood products to meet the needs of patients at 2,500 hospitals and other facilities across the country, and provides more than 540,000 services to service members, veterans, and their families; and WHEREAS: During the month of March this year, the Red Cross celebrates the people who make its lifesaving mission possible. These community heroes include volunteers who represent more than 90% of the Red Cross workforce blood and platelet donors, financial donors, people trained in lifesaving skills, and other supporters; and NOW, THEREFORE, 1, MAYOR KEITH R. SYDNOR, MAYOR OF THE. CITY OF LAUREL DO HEREBY PROCLAIM MARCH 2025 as AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH in the City ofLaurel and encourage all to observe this month with relevant programs, ceremonies, and activities and to support the work of service and relief organizations. Roc R4he Keith R. Sydnor Mayor