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LOCAL QUESTIONS

Question A

Bond Issue

School Loan

Ordinance No. 12-25 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $34,000,000, to be used for the acquisition of land or property to construct and erect new school buildings, athletic and auxiliary facilities; and for additions and improvements to or modernization or reconstruction of existing school buildings or facilities; and to equip all buildings to be constructed, erected, improved, modernized, or reconstructed by the Ordinance; and for doing any and all things necessary, proper or expedient in connection therewith.

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Question B

Bond Issue

Recreation and Parks and Environmental Improvement Loan

Ordinance No. 12-24 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $8,000,000 to be used for the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, installation, erection, protection, extension, enlargement, renovation and modernization of, and additions and improvements to public park or recreation land, property, buildings, structures or facilities, for the acquisition and installation of trees, for tree planting programs and for the equipping of any and all existing and new buildings, structures, and facilities authorized to be constructed, renovated, altered or improved by this Ordinance; and for doing any and all things necessary, proper or expedient in connection therewith.

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Question C

Bond Issue

Community Development Loan

Ordinance No. 12-18 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $24,000,000 to be used for, or in connection with, planning, developing, executing and making operative the community development program of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore; and for doing any and all things necessary, proper or expedient in connection therewith.

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Question D

Bond Issue

Economic Development Loan

Ordinance No. 12-20 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $15,800,000 to be used for, or in connection with, planning, developing, executing and making operative the commercial and industrial economic development program of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore; authorizing loans and grants to various projects and programs related to improving cultural life and promotion of tourism in Baltimore City and for doing any and all things necessary, proper or expedient in connection therewith.

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Question E

Bond Issue

Public Building Loan

Ordinance No. 12-23 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $17,000,000 to be used for the acquisition of land or property; for the construction, erection, renovation, alteration, reconstruction, installation, improvement, and repair of buildings, structures, or facilities owned or controlled by the City and the Enoch Pratt Free Library; and for the equipping, operations, functions and activities of any existing and new buildings or facilities to be constructed, renovated, altered, or improved by this Ordinance; and for doing all things necessary, proper or expedient in connection therewith.

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Question F

Bond Issue

Walters Art Museum Loan

Ordinance No. 12-26 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $300,000 to be used for the acquisition of land or property; and for the construction, erection, renovation, alteration, reconstruction, installation, improvement and repair of buildings, structures, or facilities to be or now being used by or in connection with the operations, functions and activities of the Walters Art Museum; and for the equipping of any and all existing and new buildings, structures, and facilities authorized to be constructed, renovated, altered or improved by this Ordinance; and for doing all things necessary, proper or expedient in connection therewith.

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Question G

Bond Issue

Maryland Zoo in Baltimore Loan

Ordinance No. 12-22 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $200,000 to be used for the acquisition of land or property; and for the construction, erection, renovation, alteration, reconstruction, installation, improvement and repair of buildings, structures, or facilities to be or now being used by or in connection with the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore; and for the equipping of any and all existing and new buildings, structures, and facilities authorized to be constructed, renovated, altered or improved by this Ordinance; and for doing all things necessary, proper or expedient in connection therewith.

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Question H

Bond Issue

Maryland Science Center Loan

Ordinance No. 12-21 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $200,000 to be used for the acquisition of land or property; and for the construction, erection, renovation, alteration, reconstruction, installation, improvement and repair of buildings, structures, or facilities to be or now being used by or in connection with the operations, functions and activities of Maryland Science Center; and for the equipping of any and all existing and new buildings, structures, and facilities authorized to be constructed, renovated, altered or improved by this Ordinance; and for doing all things necessary, proper or expedient in connection therewith.

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Question I

Bond Issue

Baltimore Museum of Art Loan

Ordinance No. 12-19 to authorize the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to borrow up to $500,000 to be used for the acquisition of land or property; and for the construction, erection, renovation, alteration, reconstruction, installation, improvement and repair of buildings, structures, or facilities to be or now being used by or in connection with the Baltimore Museum of Art; and for the equipping of any and all existing and new buildings, structures, and facilities authorized to be constructed, renovated, altered or improved by this Ordinance; and for doing all things necessary, proper or expedient in connection therewith.

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Question J

Charter Amendment

Stormwater Utility

Resolution No. 12-04 for the purpose of establishing a financially self-sustaining stormwater utility; authorizing supplemental legislation to implement the provisions governing water, sanitary wastewater, and stormwater utilities; correcting, clarifying, and conforming related language; and providing for a special effective date.

For the Charter Amendment

Question K

Charter Amendment

Municipal Elections

Resolution No. 12-03 for the purpose of confirming State Legislation, by providing for the election of the Mayor, the Comptroller, and the President and Members of the City Council in 2016 and in every succeeding fourth year; adjusting the terms of office for those elected in 2011.

For the Charter Amendment

Question L

Charter Amendment

Minority Party Representation on Boards and Commissions

Resolution No. 12-05 for the purpose of allowing voters registered as unaffiliated or as third party members to sit on City boards and commissions as minority party representatives; defining a certain term; generally relating to minority party representation on City boards and commissions.

For the Charter Amendment

Question M

Charter Amendment

Quadrennial Agency Audits

Resolution No. 12-09 for the purpose of requiring certain City agencies to have their operations audited at least once during every 4-year term of the Mayor and City Council; defining certain terms; specifying who may conduct the audits; and requiring certain reports.

For the Charter Amendment

Against the Charter Amendment

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