26-0056R: Informational Hearing – Regional Water Governance FOR the purpose of inviting representatives from the Office of the Baltimore City Comptroller, the Department of Public Works, the Mayor’s Office of Government Relations, the Office of Equity and Civil Rights, and any other relevant agencies to report on the topics outlined in this Resolution and provide additional information as needed by the Council.

Description

Informational Hearing – Regional Water Governance FOR the purpose of inviting representatives from the Office of the Baltimore City Comptroller, the Department of Public Works, the Mayor’s Office of Government Relations, the Office of Equity and Civil Rights, and any other relevant agencies to report on the topics outlined in this Resolution and provide additional information as needed by the Council.

Summary

Baltimore City Council Resolution 26-0056R, introduced June 15, 2026, calls an informational hearing on regional water governance. It invites the Comptroller, Department of Public Works, Mayor’s Office of Government Relations, Office of Equity and Civil Rights, and other agencies to brief the Council. The resolution seeks updates on recommendations from a state task force and the current workgroup, public participation, stormwater management, employment effects, water-bill affordability, intergovernmental agreements, and equity assessments. It does not establish a new policy or regional authority. The hearing addresses concerns about aging infrastructure and disparities between City and County water costs while seeking greater transparency and public input in future regional decisions.