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Baltimore City Budget Adjustment for Snow Removal Costs

Original title: Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation – Department of Transportation – $4,457,580 FOR the purpose of providing a Supplementary General Fund Operating Appropriation in the amount of $4,457,580 to the Department of Transportation – Service 688 (Snow and Ice Control), to provide funding to balance the Department of Transportation’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget for a deficit caused by snow removal costs; and providing for a special effective date.

December 3, 2025

budget transportation snow removal municipal finance

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The Frame

What this does

This ordinance shifts $4,457,580 from the General Fund to the Department of Transportation to cover costs already incurred for snow and ice removal during the 2025 fiscal year.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Department of Transportation

The department receives $4,457,580 in additional funding to balance its budget.

Baltimore City Taxpayers

General Fund tax revenue is being reallocated to cover the transportation department's deficit.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 3, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

This ordinance authorizes a $4,457,580 supplemental appropriation to the Baltimore Department of Transportation to cover a budget deficit in the Snow and Ice Control service for Fiscal Year 2025.

Key Facts

The ordinance authorizes a supplemental appropriation of $4,457,580.
The funds are allocated to the Department of Transportation, specifically Service 688 (Snow and Ice Control).
The purpose of the funding is to balance the Fiscal Year 2025 budget.
The deficit was caused by costs associated with snow removal.
The ordinance includes a special effective date.
The ordinance is filed under number 25-0113.
The ordinance was introduced on October 20, 2025.

Why It Matters

This ordinance shifts $4,457,580 from the General Fund to the Department of Transportation to cover costs already incurred for snow and ice removal during the 2025 fiscal year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the Department of Transportation need more money?

The department incurred a budget deficit in its Snow and Ice Control service due to the costs of snow removal.

Where is this money coming from?

The funds are being provided through a .

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financial connection90% confidence

Snow Removal Deficit

The city's transportation budget is directly sensitive to weather-related operational costs, requiring mid-year supplemental funding.

Department of Transportation

Connected Entities

otherService 688“The specific budget line item for Snow and Ice Control.”Map →

organizationBaltimore City Council“The legislative body that enacted the ordinance.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Transportation“The department receiving the supplemental funding.”Map →

Sources

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