NOTICES PROTESTS ALL PROTESTS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 12:00 NOON ON TUESDAY, PRECEDING THE BOARD OF ESTIMATES’ MEETING. IN ORDER FOR A PROTEST TO BE CONSIDERED, THE PROTESTANT MUST BE PRESENT AT THE BOARD OF ESTIMATES’ MEETING. ALL PROTESTS MUST BE IN WRITING AND STATE: 1. whom you represent, 2. what the issues are, and 3. how the protestant will be harmed by the proposed Board of Estimates’ action. Please submit all protests to Board of Estimates, Attn: Clerk, Room 204 City Hall, 100 N. Holliday Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202. BOARD OF ESTIMATES’ AGENDA – SEPTEMBER 18, 2013 Space Utilization Committee – 3rd Amendment to Lease Agreement ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of a 3rd amendment to lease agreement by and between Futurecare Homewood Properties, LLC, landlord, and the City, tenant, for the rental of a portion of the property known as 2700 N. Charles Street, being on the 2nd floor. This amendment to lease is to increase the existing square footage by 1,994 square feet, making the total square footage at the above location 19,121 square feet along with 20 parking spaces at 2614 - 2628 N. Charles Street. The period of the amendment to lease agreement is July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: Annual Rent Monthly Rent $274,386.35 $22,865.53 Account Nos. 5000-585914-5970-186800-603013 (61%) 5000-594414-5971-439503-603013 (37%) 2089-208914-6040-439800-603013 (2%) BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The Board approved a lease agreement with Futurecare Homewood Properties, LLC on July 18, 2007, which was amended on September 22, 2009 and June 20, 2012. 1 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 Space Utilization Committee – cont’d The City uses the premises for administrative offices of the Department of Housing and Community Development’s Energy Assistance, Day Care, and Weatherization programs. The additional square footage of 1,994 will be utilized by the Energy Assistance Program. All other rentals, provisions, conditions, and terms of the original lease agreement will remain in full force and effect. The Space Utilization Committee approved this 3rd amendment to lease agreement at its meeting on September 10, 2013. The 3rd amendment to lease agreement is late because of delays in the administrative review process, which were required before submission to the Board. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE (The 3rd amendment to lease agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 2 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 Space Utilization Committee - Interdepartmental Lease ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of an interdepartmental lease by and between the Department of General Services, landlord, and the Baltimore City Health Department, tenant, for the rental of approximately 37,145 square feet of space located at 620 N. Caroline Street. The period of the agreement is July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: Annual Rent Monthly Rent $194,628.00 $16,219.00 Account: 1001-000000-3030-271200-603096 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The tenant will be using the leased premises to operate the Eastern Healthcare Center. The landlord’s responsibilities include maintaining the interior common areas and exterior of the building, providing janitorial, pest control services, and all utilities. The tenant’s responsibilities include cost of improvements, providing equipment for tenant operation, telephone and computer services, and providing security to the lease premises. Ninety (90) days prior to the lease termination date, the landlord will determine a rental rate based on the projected operation costs and expenses for the upcoming renewal term. The interdepartmental lease is late because of negotiations on the cost per square feet to be used between the Department of Health and Department of General Services. The Space Utilization Committee approved this interdepartmental lease at its meeting on September 10, 2013. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE (The interdepartmental lease has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 3 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 OPTIONS/CONDEMNATION/QUICK-TAKES: Owner(s) Property Interest Amount Dept. of Housing and Community Development – Options 1. Adam Shpritz 912 N. Bradford St. G/R $ 1,500.00 $180.00 Funds are available in account 9910-908044-9588-900000- 704040, Milton-Montford Project. 2. Mindy Fishkind, 927 N. Collington G/R $ 2,000.00 Trustee Ave. $240.00 3. Judith K. 2027 E. Eager St. G/R $ 260.00 Rosenthal $39.00 Funds are available in account 9910-906416-9588-900000- 704040, East Baltimore Development Initiative (EBDI) Phase II Project. The project is part of the Middle East Renewal Plan. 4. Marion I. & 4704 Delaware Ave. G/R $ 640.00 Henry J. Knott $96.00 Foundation, Inc. 5. Eric L. White & 4704 Delaware Ave. L/H $ 7,860.00 Daliah L. White 6. Debra A. Moy & 4708 Delaware Ave. G/R $ 580.00 Karen Meekins $87.00 Funds are available in account 9910-903187-9588-900000-704040, Park Heights Project. 4 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 OPTIONS/CONDEMNATION/QUICK-TAKES: Owner(s) Property Interest Amount DHCD – Option 7. Pacific Enter- 1224 N. Gay St. G/R $ 700.00 prises, LLC $84.00 Funds are available in account 9910-906416-9588-900000- 704040, EBDI Phase II Project. This includes an administrative settlement of $140.00. This project is part of the Broadway East Renewal Plan. In the event that the option agreement/s fail and settlement cannot be achieved, the Department requests the Board’s approval to purchase the interest in the above property/ies by condemnation proceedings for an amount equal to or lesser than the option amount/s. Dept. of Housing and Community Development – Condemnations 8. C E Realty, LLC 939 N. Collington G/R $ 240.00 Ave. $ 36.00 9. G & K Smith 2228 E. Eager St. G/R $ 2,500.00 $300.00 10. Bonnie L. Wade, 915 N. Madeira St. G/R $ 500.00 Trustee for, $ 60.00 Lauren L. Buckler & Taylor M. Buckler Funds are available in account 9910-906416-9588-900000-704040, EBDI Phase II Project. 5 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 Department of Law – Settlements 11. City Homes East 2006 E. Biddle St. L/H $14,000.00 Business Trust On November 21, 2012, the Board approved a condemnation to acquire the leasehold interest in the real property located at 2006 E. Biddle Street in the amount of $10,708.00. The Board approval was based upon appraisal reports obtained from independent appraisers. The owner of the property interest valued it at $50,000.00, as there was an outstanding mortgage. To avoid protracted litigation, the parties agreed to settle the condemnation case for $24,708.00, an additional $14,000.00. The outstanding municipal liens and charges against the property will be deducted from the total settlement. 12. City Homes East 2022 E. Biddle St. L/H $16,000.00 Business Trust On November 21, 2012, the Board approved a condemnation to acquire the leasehold interest in the real property located at 2022 E. Biddle Street in the amount of $9,250.00. The Board approval was based upon appraisal reports obtained from independent appraisers. The owner of the property interest valued it at $50,000.00, as there was an outstanding mortgage. To avoid protracted litigation, the parties agreed to settle the condemnation case for $25,250.00, an additional $16,000.00. The outstanding municipal liens and charges against the property will be deducted from the total settlement. Funds are available in account 9910-9098044-9588-900000-704040, Broadway East Project. 6 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 Law Department – Settlement Agreement and Release The Board is requested on behalf of The Office of Legal Counsel for the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners to approve the settlement of a law suit. The settlement has been reviewed and approved by the Settlement Committee of the Law Department. THELMA LATTANZIA V. BALTIMORE CITY $50,000.00 BOARD OF SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS, ET AL. Account: 2044-000000-1450-164978-603070 APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE 7 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 Office of the President – City Council Page Program Agreement ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of an agreement with the Professional Development and Training Center, Inc. d/b/a The Citizenship Law Related Education Program for the Baltimore City Council Youth Page Program for Baltimore City Youth. The period of the agreement is effective upon Board approval through June 30, 2014. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $13,500.00 - 1001-000000-1000-104800-603026 – General Funds BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The organization will use these funds to recruit, train, and provide stipends for the selected candidates and ongoing support for the City Council Page Program. High school students go through a screening process where they are interviewed and selected based on their interest in Baltimore City Government and the legislative process. The Professional Development and Training Center, Inc. will manage the recruiting and training of students, the training of participating City Council staff and other necessary program elements. The Office of the Council President Bernard C. “Jack” Young will promote and support the program while inviting four (4) high school students to participate in the Page Program and one (1) high school student to participate in the summer internship program. The overall structure of the Page Program will remain the same from previous years. The only addition to this year’s contract is a contribution toward the cost of a part-time summer intern who will go through the Law Links program which shares the same staff and curriculum as the Page Program. The students will be linked with a single advisor, who will act as the student’s primary supervisor and mentor. Program participants will be given the opportunity to learn about City government and interact with public officials. The youth will have a chance to strengthen their self confidence, develop leadership skills, and learn from positive role models. Programs like the City Council Page Program are essential in taking kids off the streets and getting them involved in productive activities which will enable 8 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 Office of the President - cont’d them to flourish academically, socially, and emotionally. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE (The City Council Page Program Agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 9 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 Office of the President - Governmental/Charitable Solicitation Application ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to endorse a governmental/charitable solicitation application for submission to the Board of Ethics of Baltimore City for donations from area leaders to fund the enhancement of recreational and instructional programs offered to Baltimore City youth and seniors through his Productive Lives Active Youth (P.L.A.Y) Campaign. The period of the campaign will be effective upon Board approval through June 30, 2014. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: No general funds are involved in this transaction. BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: Donations will be solicited from Baltimore-area business and civic leaders. A potential donor list will be comprised of individuals and corporate entities that contribute to the cultural vitality of Baltimore City such as restaurants, art and music venues, universities, etc. Most of the individual and corporate entities fitting that description are not controlled donors. However, those potential donors who are controlled donors with respect to the Department of Recreation and Parks, the Department of Health, the City Council, or the Board of Estimates will not be targeted or singled-out in any way and will be solicited, if at all, in the same manner as all other potential donors. In order to adequately prepare our youth to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally in the future, the City must provide them with a wide range of opportunities to strengthen their self confidence, develop latent leadership skills, and to learn from positive role models. Due to current budget restraints, the Department of Recreation and Parks and the Health Department are limited in the diversity and scope of services they can provide to our youth and seniors. These constituency groups require social, recreational, and rehabilitative programs that should not be reduced or eliminated 10 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 Office of the President – cont’d because of a limited City budget. The Council President's goal is to solicit private donations to increase and enhance the selection of recreational and instructional programs offered to these individuals. The Productive Lives Active Youth (P.L.A.Y) campaign seeks to enhance the recreational experience through beautification of centers and the development of program offerings including but not limited to team and individual sports, swimming, movie screenings, cooking classes, talent/variety shows and theatre productions, academic moni- toring, issue forums/senior symposiums, and arts and crafts activities. All solicitation campaigns for specific purposes/programs must be first approved in writing by the Director or Acting Directors of the Department of Recreation & Parks or Baltimore City Health Department and coordinated with any other ongoing campaigns in support of the Departments' recreational programs. No donation may be accepted with the conditions as to its use unless that donation and any conditions have been approved in writing by the Director or Acting Directors of the Department of Recreation & Parks or Baltimore City Health Department. The periodic reports required to be filed with the Ethics Commission will be simultaneously provided to the Director of Recreation & Parks and Baltimore City Health Department when specific fundraising efforts have been approved by the respective Directors. Baltimore City Code Article 8, Section 6-26, prohibits solicitation or facilitating the solicitation of a gift. An exception was enacted in 2005 to permit certain solicitations that are for the benefit of an official governmental program or activity, or a City-endorsed charitable function or activity. Ethics Regulation 96.26B sets out the standards for approval, which includes the requirement that the program, function, or activity to be benefited and the proposed solicitation campaign must be endorsed by the Board of Estimates or its designee. 11 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 Department of Transportation - Partial Release of Retainage Agreement ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of a partial release of retainage agreement with P. Flanigan & Sons, Inc. for Contract No. TR 10018. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $200,930.21 – 9950-915033-9527-000000-200001 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: All work on Contract No. TR 10018 is substantially completed, as well as all items on the punch list. The contractor has requested a partial release of retainage in the amount of $200,930.21. The City holds $317,789.57 in retainage. The remaining $116,859.36 is sufficient to protect the interests of the City. MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: P. Flanigan & Sons, Inc. has demonstrated a good faith effort towards achieving both the MBE and WBE goals. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE AUDITS REVIEWED AND HAD NO OBJECTION. (The partial release of retainage agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 12 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 Department of Transportation – Memorandum of Understanding ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for St. Paul and Preston Gardens with the State Highway Administration and Department of Transportation. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: N/A BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: This MOU will provide for State reimbursement of project costs. The Maryland Department of Transportation acting for and on behalf of the State of Maryland by and through the State Highway Administration and the Department will repair and restore a historic highway retaining wall in Preston Gardens and the reconfiguration of St. Paul Place to relieve the live load on the wall and create a 700 foot long pedestrian plaza from Saratoga Street to Mulberry Street along the east side of northbound St. Paul Place. Structural reinforcement and restoration of the wall will consist of a series of faceplates installed on the eastside upper portions of the upper elevation of the wall along its length, each having a tie-back to connect with new caissons behind (west) of the wall. The exterior aesthetics and general condition of the wall will be improved by repainting and repair or replacement of stones. AUDITS REVIEWED AND HAD NO OBJECTION. (The memorandum of understanding has been reviewed by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 13 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 TRANSFERS OF FUNDS * * * * * * The Board is requested to approve the Transfers of Funds listed on the following pages: 15 - 17 In accordance with Charter provisions reports have been requested from the Planning Commission, the Director of Finance having reported favorably thereon. 14 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 TRANSFERS OF FUNDS AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT/S TO ACCOUNT/S Department of Housing and Community Development 1. $1,140,000.00 9910-904984-9587 31st Community Homeowner Incentive Development Program Bonds FY 2014 $ 75,000.00 ----------------- 9910-906011-9588 Employees Home- buying Assist. 700,000.00 ----------------- 9910-907109-9588 Booster Program V2V 250,000.00 ----------------- 9910-910017-9588 Buy Into Baltimore Program 115,000.00 ----------------- 9910-911029-9588 Live Near Your $1,140,000.00 Work Program This transfer will provide funds for the Department’s Homeownership Incentives Programs for FY 2014. 15 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 TRANSFERS OF FUNDS AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT/S TO ACCOUNT/S Department of Transportation 2. $ 15,000.00 9950-905754-9507 9950-903762-9506 General Fund Constr. Res. Structural Repairs (HUR Eligible) Annual Urgent Bridge – TR 14016 Needs Bridge Replacement This transfer will cover the cost of prints and preliminary expenses and other related costs necessary to advertise the construction project TR 14016, Structural Repairs to Bridges Citywide. Mayoralty-Related/Department of Planning 3. $ 125,000.00 9904-903001-9129 9904-906104-9127 Other Funds Constr. Res. PS 103 Thurgood Unallocated Marshall – Active This transfer will move appropriations into the PS 103 Thurgood Marshall project for matching funds that will be received. This transfer will provide funds to cover the interior structural masonry stabilization, exterior masonry repairs, louver mounting detail, asphalt adjustment to grades, mold remediation, and all other costs on the project. 16 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 TRANSFERS OF FUNDS AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT/S TO ACCOUNT/S Department of Recreation and Parks 4. $ 10,000.00 9938-901744-9475 9938-904744-9474 25th Series Reserve Active Clifton Park Clifton Park Recreation Ctr. Recreation Ctr. This transfer will provide funds to cover the costs associated with the construction administration services and Change Order No. 19 for Clifton Park Recreation Center, Contract RP 10811. 5. $ 100,000.00 9938-915025-9475 9938-917025-9474 Gen. Fund Reserve Active HUR Eligible FY14 Tree Balto. FY14 Tree Balto. Program Program This transfer will provide funds to cover the costs associated with the Fall Tree Planting for FY’14. 17 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 Department of Audits – Audit Report and Related Audit Digest The Board is requested to NOTE receipt of the following Audit Report and Related Audit Digest: 1. Audit of the War Memorial Commission Fiscal Year 2011. 18 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 Health Department – Agreements The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of the various agreements. The period of the agreement is July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. 1. BALTIMORE MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC. $ 32,000.00 Account: 5000-520114-3080-702900-603051 The organization will provide Title X comprehensive family planning services for uninsured and underinsured citizens of Baltimore City. 2. THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY $ 35,496.00 (JHU) Account: 4000-422214-3041-599600-603051 The JHU, School of Medicine will provide a person to perform data entry to assist in updating back-logged data entries on HIV cases for the HIV Surveillance Program. This individual will receive, review and process incoming HIV related case reports and enter data into the HIV/AIDS electronic data base. 3. THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY $ 44,715.00 (JHU) Account: 4000-424514-3023-274451-603051 The JHU will provide a Care Linkage Investigator (CLI) who will offer education, outreach, referral and linkage-to- care services to HIV-positive people. The CLI will work with the Department’s HIV/STD Prevention Program Outreach Team, and will counsel all HIV-positive clients who appear on the Program’s Do Not Test List. Outreach is conducted at fixed sites and street corners. 19 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 Health Dept. – cont’d The agreements are late because of a delay in receiving an acceptable budget and scope of services. AUDITS REVIEWED AND HAD NO OBJECTION. 4. UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MARYLAND, $ 56,677.00 INC. Account: 6000-623614-3001-268400-406001 Under the terms of this 2014 grant award agreement, the funds will be provided to the Department to support the Department’s Baltimarket, the Virtual Supermarket Program. This program allows customers to order high quality, affordable groceries online at their local library and pick them up from the same location the next day. The grant award agreement is late because revisions delayed its processing. AUDITS REVIEWED THE SUBMITTED DOCUMENTATION AND FOUND THAT IT CONFIRMED THE GRANT AWARD. 5. UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICAL $ 11,000.00 CENTER (UMMC) Account: 6000-619414-3041-688200-406001 Under the terms of this grant award agreement, the Department will use the funds for an Administrative Agent to coordinate the activities of the Baltimore City Cancer Coalition. The Administrative Agent will promote public awareness of screening and treatment services. The Department will match the funding received from the UMMC. 20 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 Health Department – cont’d The grant award agreement is late because revisions delayed its processing. AUDITS REVIEWED THE SUBMITTED DOCUMENTATION AND FOUND THAT IT CONFIRMED THE GRANT AWARD. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE (The agreements have been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 21 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 Health Department – Revised Notice of Award and Cooperative Agreement ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve acceptance of the revised notice of award (NoA) and cooperative agreement from the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STDs and TB Prevention. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $869,089.00 – 4000-499013-3023-513200-404001 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: On January 23, 2013, the Board approved the original NoA in the amount of $2,041,574.00 for the period of January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013. On June 19, 2013, the Board approved the revised NoA to provide additional funding in the amount of $1,361,050.00, making the total award amount $3,402,624.00. This revised NoA in the amount of $869,089.00 provides the remaining funding and makes the total award amount $4,271,713.00, for the Comprehensive HIV Prevention Project. All other terms and conditions of the original agreement remain unchanged. MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: N/A APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE AUDITS REVIEWED THE SUBMITTED DOCUMENTATION AND FOUND THAT IT CONFIRMED THE GRANT AWARD. (The revised notice of award and cooperative agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 22 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 Health Department – State Fiscal year (SFY) 2014 Consolidated Local Implementation Grant Agreement ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of a SFY 2014 consolidated local implementation grant (CLIG) agreement with the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services (DSE/EIS). The period of the grant is July 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014 (Federal Funds – Part C, Part B 619, Part B) and July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 (State General Funds). AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $ 322,422.00 – 4000-498914-3080-603001-404001 (Federal funds) 772,043.00 - 4000-427114-3080-294300-404001 (Federal funds) 131,822.00 - 4000-427114-3080-294300-404001 (State General funds) $1,226,287.00 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: This SFY 2014 CLIG includes Federal and State funds to support early intervention services to infants, toddlers, and preschool children with disabilities and their families. The State General funds are restricted to support early intervention services provided to children from birth to their third birthday and their families. All Federal grant funds are allocated to provide or support the provision of early intervention services to children and their families participating in the Baltimore Infants and Toddlers Program or the Extended Individualized Family Service Plan Option. 23 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 Health Department – cont’d The grant award is late because the Department was notified of the award on July 26, 2013. MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: N/A APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE AUDITS REVIEWED THE SUBMITTED DOCUMENTATION AND FOUND THAT IT CONFIRMED THE GRANT AWARD. (The SFY 2014 consolidated local implementation grant agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 24 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 Health Department - Ratification and Expenditure of Funds ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to ratify the services provided by Independent Marylanders Achieving Growth through Empowerment, Inc. (IMAGE) and approve payment to IMAGE. The services were rendered from April 22, 2013 through June 26, 2013. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $1,800.00 – 5000-536013-3044-295900-603051 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: On February 6, 2013, the Board approved the original agreement with IMAGE for the period February 6, 2013 through June 30, 2013 in the amount of $28,000.00. During the month of April, May, and June, IMAGE provided additional counseling and Medicaid application assistance, which did not allow time to amend the agreement before it expired on June 30, 2013. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE AUDITS REVIEWED AND HAD NO OBJECTION. 25 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 Health Department – Expenditure of Funds ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize an expenditure of funds to purchase gift cards as incentives for the Office of Youth Violence Prevention Operation Safe Kids Program. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $ 500.00 - 20 Wal-Mart gift cards @ $25.00 each 500.00 - 20 Target gift cards @ $25.00 each 500.00 - 20 Family Dollar Stores of Maryland, Inc. gift cards @ $25.00 each 500.00 - 100 McDonald’s Corporation gift cards @ $5.00 each $2,000.00 – 5000-518614-3160-308000-604051 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The incentive cards will be distributed to youth in the Office of Youth Violence Prevention/Operation Safe Kids Program as a way of rewarding them for achievements such as progress in school and compliance with court-ordered mandates, etc. They will also be given to youth to help with their living situations such as purchases of hygienic products and clothing, etc., as needed. The Department has adopted a consolidated policy for the purchase, distribution, and documentation of all incentive cards. The central tenets of this policy account for 1) a single means of procuring all incentive cards through the Board of Estimates, 2) the documentation of each incentive card and its recipient, 3) a monthly reconciliation for all purchases that account for all distributed and non-distributed cards, and 4) periodic internal reviews of programs’ activity vis-à-vis the 26 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 Health Department – cont’d internal policy, which will be shared with the Department of Audits. This policy has been reviewed by both the Solicitor’s Office and by the Department of Audits. Consistent with the original Board of Estimates approval, all requests for payment for the above incentive cards will be subject to the Department of Audits’ approval. MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: N/A APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE AUDITS REVIEWED AND HAD NO OBJECTION. 27 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 Mayor’s Office of Employment – Revision to Board Memo Development (MOED) ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve a revision to the previously submitted Board memo to add two account numbers for the agreement with Humanim, Inc. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: Previously Approved Nos.: Additional Account Nos.: 4000-807513-6312-672005-603051 4000-807514-6312-672005-603051 4000-806713-6312-672005-603051 4000-806714-6312-672005-603051 1001-000000-6331-672015-603051 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: On April 24, 2013, the Board approved the original agreement. The agreement authorized Humanim, Inc. to provide a customized training plan for each participant prior to the start of Deconstruction Worker Training. The Board memo provided for funds to be drawn from three account numbers which were 4000-807512-6312-672005-603051, 4000-806713- 6312-672005-603051, and 1001-000000-6331-672015-603051. The original Board of Estimates memo is being revised to include two additional account numbers. The additional account numbers are 4000-807514-6312-672005-603051, and 4000-806714-6312-672005- 603051. All other terms and conditions of the agreement will remain unchanged. The accounts and the amount drawn from accounts cannot be determined until the participants register. APRPOVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE. 28 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1. Prequalification of Contractors In accordance with the Rules for Prequalification of Contractors, as amended by the Board on October 31, 1991, the following contractors are recommended: Adira Construction, Inc. $ 30,204,000.00 Biscayne Contractors, Inc. $ 8,000,000.00 Bosley Construction, Inc. $ 1,500,000.00 Cianbro Corporation $425,927,000.00 Gaines and Company, Inc. $ 8,000,000.00 Machado Construction Co., Inc. $ 8,000,000.00 Paul J. Rach, Inc. $ 8,000,000.00 Priceless Industries, Inc. $ 8,000,000.00 Roofing and Sustainable Systems, Inc. $ 1,500,000.00 Southway Builders, Inc. $ 8,000,000.00 Tilt Up Construction, Inc. $ 486,000.00 Ulliman Schutte Construction, LLC $556,290,000.00 Videotek Construction, LLC $ 819,000.00 29 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – cont’d 2. Prequalification of Architects and Engineers In accordance with the Resolution Relating to Architectural and Engineering Services, as amended by the Board on June 29, 1994, the Office of Boards and Commissions recommends the approval of the prequalification for the following firms: The Constellation Design Group Engineer HDR Engineering, Inc. Engineer Henry Adams, LLC Engineer Hydrostructures, LLC Engineer Mimar Architects, Inc. Architect Engineer Wallace, Montgomery & Associates, LLP Land Survey Engineer 30 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 Mayor’s Office of Human Services (MOHS) – Grant Agreements The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of the following grant agreements: Grantee No. of Clients Amount 1. MARIAN HOUSE, INC. 24 families and $570,689.00 6 individuals Account: 4000-496313-3573-591219-603051 The organization will provide housing to individuals and families who are primarily ex-offenders who are homeless or traumatized by physical or sexual abuse and/or gave birth while incarcerated. The period of the agreement is July 26, 2013 through June 25, 2014. MWBOO GRANTED A WAIVER. 2. GOVANS ECUMENICAL 48 individuals $100,604.00 DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Account: 4000-496212-3573-267850-603051 The organization will provide supportive services to homeless individuals with disabilities and assist in meeting emergency needs of community residents. The funds will be utilized to cover case manager and substance abuse counselor salaries, client seminars, and minimal operating costs. The period of the agreement is June 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. MWBOO GRANTED A WAIVER. 31 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 Mayor’s Office of Human Services (MOHS) – Grant Agreements and Grant Grantee No. of Clients Amount 3. NEW VISION HOUSE OF 60 individuals $360,286.00 HOPE, INC. Account: 1001-000000-3573-327233-603051 The organization will provide overnight shelter to up to 60 homeless women per night. Over the course of the period of performance, 200 unduplicated clients will be provided shelter. The period of the agreement is July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. MWBOO GRANTED A WAIVER. 4. BON SECOURS OF MARYLAND 120 individuals $ 71,408.00 FOUNDATION, INC. Accounts: 5000-529114-3572-333709-603054 $ 7,971.00 5000-523114-3571-333709-603051 $ 13,607.00 4000-480014-3572-333609-603051 $ 49,830.00 The organization will provide shelter and support services to homeless individuals of Baltimore City. The organization will also provide assistance to family units at risk of being evicted from their permanent housing with services including but not limited to case management, counseling, training, mediation between landlord and tenant, and cash assistance. The period of the agreement is July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. MWBOO GRANTED A WAIVER. 5. QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY, MD 12 individuals $ 23,412.00 Account: 4000-490914-3573-333674-603051 Queen Anne’s County will provide housing assistance and supportive services to individuals and/or families who have a family member with AIDS. The period of the agreement is July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2016. 32 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 Mayor’s Office of Human Services (MOHS) – Grant Agreements and Grant Grantee No. of Clients Amount 6. HARFORD COUNTY, MD 20 individuals/ $184,122.00 families Account: 4000-490914-3573-333676-603051 Harford County will provide housing assistance and supportive services to individuals or families who have a family member with AIDS. The period of the agreement is July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2016. MWBOO GRANTED A WAIVER. The agreements are late because of a delay at the administrative level. GRANT 7. BALTIMORE CHILD ABUSE $100,000.00 CENTER, INC. (BCAC) Account: 1001-000000-1220-146500-607004 The organization will continue to support forensic interviews along with the necessary onsite medical care and crisis support for children who are victims of human trafficking, domestic violence or have witnessed homicides. In the past year with the support of the City, the BCAC provided services to 995 children. The grant will help the BCAC continue to provide services for the next year. MWBOO GRANTED A WAIVER. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE AUDITS REVIEWED (EXCEPT ITEM NOS. 5 AND 6) AND HAD NO OBJECTION. (The grant agreements have been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 33 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 Bureau of Water & Wastewater - Agreement for Project 1176, On- Call Process Control And SCADA Engineering Services ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of an agreement with EMA, Inc., for Project 1176, On-Call Process Control and SCADA Engineering Services. The period of the agreement is effective upon Board approval for three years, or until the upset limit is reached, whichever occurs first. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $1,500,000.00 – Upset limit BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The Bureau of Water & Wastewater, on a continuous basis, requires engineering services for PCS and SCADA in Water & Wastewater Facilities. The requests for these services are made by various sections of the Bureau of Water & Wastewater, as needs are identified. The cost of services rendered will be negotiated on each task assigned. The payroll rates and multiplier for each task will be reviewed by the Department of Audits and the Minority and Women’s Business Opportunity Office for compliance with the original agreement. The consultant was approved by the Office of Board and Commission and Architectural Engineer and Awards Commission. MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: MWBOO SET GOALS OF 27% MBE AND 10% WBE. MBE: EBA Engineering, Inc. $270,000.00 18.00% Sidhu Associates, Inc. 225,000.00 15.00% $495,000.00 33.00% WBE: Ross Technical Services, $150,000.00 10.00% Inc. MWBOO FOUND VENDOR IN COMPLIANCE. AUDITS NOTED THE ON-CALL AGREEMENT AND WILL REVIEW TASK ASSIGNMENTS. (The agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 34 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 Department of Public Works – Amendment No. 1 to Agreement Bureau of Water & Wastewater ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of amendment no. 1 to agreement with Patton Harris Rust & Associates, Inc. (PHR+A), under Project No. 1168 for W.C. 1229, Study of Rehabilitation of Vernon Pumping Station. The amendment no. 1 to agreement extends the end of the period of the agreement from September 19, 2013 to March 19, 2014. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $0.00 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: On December 19, 2012, the Board approved an agreement with the PHR+A to provide design/memorandum for Rehabilitation of Vernon Pumping Station for a period of nine months. During the study phase project, Patton Harris Rust & Associates, Inc. has to verify the modeling data and add the Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) information to their final report. The Water Analyser’s Office is in the process of combining several water models and will not have this process complete until the end of August 2013. The consultant will delay their final report because data from the new modeling or anything regarding VFD’s has to be included in the report. MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: The consultant will continue to comply with Article 5, Subtitle 28 of the Baltimore City Code and MBE and WBE goals established in the original agreement. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE AUDITS NOTED THIS NO-COST TIME EXTENSION. (The amendment no. 1 to agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 35 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONTRACT AWARDS/REJECTIONS * * * * * * * The Board is requested to approve award of the formally advertised contracts listed on the following pages: 37 - 40 to the low bidder meeting specifications, or reject bids on those as indicated for the reasons stated. In connection with the Transfer of Funds, pursuant to Charter provisions, a report has been requested from the Planning Commission, the Director of Finance having reported favorably thereon. 36 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONTRACT AWARDS/REJECTIONS Dept. of Public Works, Bureau of Water & Wastewater 1. SC 915, Improvements Ulliman Schutte $1,487,050.00 to Primary Settling Construction, LLC Tank No. 11 at Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant MBE: Native Sons, Ltd. $103,000.00 6.93% WBE: Roane’s Rigging & Transfer $ 45,000.00 3.03% Company, Inc. MWBOO FOUND VENDOR IN COMPLIANCE. 2. TRANSFER OF FUNDS AMOUNT FROM ACCOUNT/S TO ACCOUNT/S $ 981,453.00 9956-905533-9549 County Construction Reserve Appropriations Annual Facilities 981,453.00 Improvements Wastewater Revenue Bonds $1,962,906.00 $ 148,705.00 -------------------- 9956-905545-9551-2 Extra Work 148,705.00 -------------------- 9956-905545-9551-3 Engineering 89,223.00 -------------------- 9956-905545-9551-5 Inspection 1,487,050.00 -------------------- 9956-905545-9551-6 Construction 89,223.00 -------------------- 9956-905545-9551-9 $1,962,906.00 Administration The funds are required to cover the cost of SC 915, Improvements to Primary Settling Tanks #11 at the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant. 37 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONTRACT AWARDS/REJECTIONS Dept. of General Services 3. GS 11804, Renovations J.A.K. Construction $ 133,000.00 to Engine House 53 Company, Inc. MBE: Horton Mechanical Contractors, $ 35,910.00 27.00% Inc. WBE: Electric Masters Service, Inc. $ 11,970.00 9.00% MWBOO FOUND VENDOR IN COMPLIANCE. 4. GS 12808, Waverly J.A.K. Construction $4,286,000.00 Library #9 Renovations Company, Inc. MWBOO found the lowest, second lowest, and third lowest bidder; Towson Mechanical, Inc., JLN Construction Services, Inc. and JA Argetakis Construction Co., Inc., respectively in non-compliance. MWBOO SET MBE GOALS AT 27% AND WBE GOALS AT 7%. MBE: Horton Mechanical Contractors $1,157,220.00 27.00% Inc. WBE: Electric Masters Service, Inc. $ 300,000.00 7.00% MWBOO FOUND VENDOR IN COMPLIANCE. 38 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONTRACT AWARDS/REJECTIONS Bureau of Purchases 5. B50003046, Firefighter Maryland Fire $ 115,000.00 Helmets Equipment Corporation (Fire Department) MWBOO GRANTED A WAIVER. 6. B50003065, Vehicle $1,198,000.00 Tires: Cars, Trucks, & Heavy Equipment Trucks & Heavy Equip. Cars 1st Call 2nd Call $ 623,000.00 Edgewater Tire Center, Edgewater Tire Center, Inc. d/b/a Admiral Inc. d/b/a Admiral Tire, Inc. Tire, Inc. 2nd Call 1st Call $ 425,000.00 Donald B. Rice Co., Donald B. Rice Co., Inc. Inc. 3rd Call 3rd Call $ 150,000.00 Service Tire Truck Service Tire Truck Center, Inc. Center, Inc. (Department of General Services, Fleet Management) MWBOO GRANTED A WAIVER. 7. B50003093, Stihl Land- Security Equipment $ 100,000.00 scaping Equipment and Co. Replacement Parts (Department of Transportation) MWBOO GRANTED A WAIVER. 39 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONTRACT AWARDS/REJECTIONS Department of Recreation & Parks 8. RP 13809, Federal Hill REJECTION: On August 28, 2013, Playground the Board opened five bids for RP 13809. The low bid was found non-compliant with the Minority and Women’s Business Opportunity Office for MBE and WBE participation. All of the remaining bids exceeded the available budget by more than 17%. Therefore, the Department wishes to reject all bids and re-advertise at a later date. 40 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 INFORMAL AWARDS, RENEWALS, INCREASES TO CONTRACTS AND EXTENSIONS VENDOR AMOUNT OF AWARD AWARD BASIS Bureau of Purchases 1. ADP, INC. $38,060.00 Low Bid Solicitation No. B50002898 – Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Administration – Department of Human Resources – Req. No. R628307 The period of the award is September 18, 2013 through December 31, 2015, with two 1-year renewal options remaining. 2. SEQGEN, INC. $34,000.00 Only Bid Solicitation No. B50003139 – ABI 3130xl Platinum Service Contract – Fire Department – Req. No. R641093 The period of the award is September 18, 2013 through December 31, 2014. 3. DAZSER-BAL CORP. DBA JANI-KING OF BALTIMORE $14,568.00 Renewal Solicitation No. B50002580 – Janitorial Services (Branch 8) – Enoch Pratt Free Library – Req. No. P521482 On September 25, 2012, the City Purchasing Agent approved the initial award in the amount of $14,568.00. The award contained three 1-year renewal options. This renewal in the amount of $14,568.00 is for the period November 1, 2013 through October 31, 2014, with two 1-year renewal options remaining. 4. ASSOCIATED BUILDING MAINTENANCE CO., INC. $ 10,701.16 Increase Contract No. B50001548 – Provide Janitorial Services for Area C – Department of General Services – P.O. No. P515613 On November 24, 2010, the Board approved the initial award in the amount of $408,924.00. The award contained two 2-year renewal options. Subsequent actions have been approved. Due to an increase in services, an increase in the amount of $10,701.16 is necessary. This increase in the amount of $10,701.16 will make the award amount $1,278,033.16. 41 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 INFORMAL AWARDS, RENEWALS, INCREASES TO CONTRACTS AND EXTENSIONS VENDOR AMOUNT OF AWARD AWARD BASIS Bureau of Purchases MWBOO SET GOALS OF 17% MBE AND 9% WBE. MBE: CJ Maintenance, Inc. $177,198.92 16% WBE: My Cleaning Service, Inc. $134,045.64 12% MWBOO FOUND VENDOR IN COMPLIANCE. 5. DAZSER/BAL CORPORATION, d/b/a JANI-KING OF BALTIMORE $ 29,316.00 Renewal Contract No. B50002593 – Janitorial Service – Branches #22 and 10 – Enoch Pratt Library – P.O. No. P521628 On October 3, 2012, the Board approved the initial award in the amount of $29,316.00. The award contained three 1-year renewal options. This renewal in the amount of $29,316.00 is for the period November 1, 2013 through October 31, 2014, with two 1-year renewal options remaining. 6. UNIVAR USA, INC. $ 0.00 Renewal Contract No. B50002133 – Sodium Hydroxide (25% Solution) – Department of Public Works, Bureau of Water and Wastewater – P.O. No. P518556 On October 19, 2011, the Board approved the initial award in the amount of $122,265.00. The award contained four 1-year renewal options. On September 19, 2012, the Board approved the first renewal in the amount of $50,000.00. This renewal in the amount of $0.00 is for the period November 1, 2013 through October 31, 2014, with two 1-year renewal options remaining. MWBOO GRANTED A WAIVER. 42 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 INFORMAL AWARDS, RENEWALS, INCREASES TO CONTRACTS AND EXTENSIONS VENDOR AMOUNT OF AWARD AWARD BASIS Bureau of Purchases 7. CS STARS Extension LLC $21,066.67 and Increase Contract No. 08000 – Claims Software Updates and Support – Finance Department – Req. No. R636943 On September 27, 2006, the Board approved the initial award in the amount of $317,700.00. On February 19, 2008, the City Purchasing Agent approved an increase in the amount of $11,600.00. Subsequent extensions have been approved. This extension will allow the necessary time to finalize a new agreement for the migration of data and systems to the new CS Stars Enterprise Edition for claims management and reporting to the third party workers’ compensation claims administrator. This extension and increase in the amount of $21,066.67 will make the total award amount $864,216.67. The period of the extension is October 1, 2013 through November 30, 2013. It is hereby certified, that the above procurement is of such nature that no advantage will result in seeking nor would it be practical to obtain competitive bids. Therefore, pursuant to Article VI, Section 11 (e)(i) of the City Charter, the procurement of the equipment and/or service is recommended. 8. CRIB FOR KIDS, INC. f/n/a $ 6,350.00 Ratification SIDS OF PA, INC. 20,096.00 and Renewal $26,446.00 Solicitation No. 07000 – Portable Cribs – Health Department – P.O. No. P521056 On August 8, 2012, the Board approved the initial award in the amount of $48,991.00. The award contained two 1-year renewal options. This ratification in the amount of $6,350.00 is necessary due to unanticipated delays concerning the vendor’s name change. The period of the ratification is August 8, 2013 through September 17, 2013. The period of the renewal is September 18, 2013 through August 7, 2014, with one 1-year renewal option remaining. 43 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 INFORMAL AWARDS, RENEWALS, INCREASES TO CONTRACTS AND EXTENSIONS VENDOR AMOUNT OF AWARD AWARD BASIS Bureau of Purchases 9. WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER CORP. d/b/a MID ATLANTIC TRANSPORT SERVICE CO., $ 42,000.00 Ratification f/k/a MEDSTAR/MID ATLANTIC 208,000.00 and Renewal TRANSPORTATION $250,000.00 Contract No. 06000 – Non-Emergent Air Transportation Services – Health Department – Req. No. R636256 On July 11, 2012, the Board approved the initial award in the amount of $250,000.00. The award contained three 1-year renewal options. This ratification in the amount of $42,000.00 is required due to a delay with the vendor providing the Maryland State Department of Assessment and Taxation Certification of Good Standing. The period of the ratification is July 11, 2013 through September 18, 2013. This renewal in the amount of $208,000.00 is for the period of September 19, 2013 through July 10, 2014, with three 1-year renewal options remaining. It is hereby certified, that the above procurement is of such a nature that no advantage will result in seeking nor would it be practical to obtain competitive bids. Therefore, pursuant to Article VI, Section 11 (e)(i) of the City Charter, the procurement of the equipment and/or service is recommended. MWBOO GRANTED A WAIVER. 10. McAFEE ELECTION SERVICES, INC. $72,663.41 Ratification Solicitation No. 06000 – Election Services – Board of Election – Req. No. R637541 On May 26, 2010, the Board approved the initial award in the amount of $962,100.00. Subsequent actions were approved. However, the contract expired on April 30, 2013. Since elections are not scheduled until June 2014, the City is in the process of establishing a new contract for election services by January 1, 2014. However, the State Board of 44 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 INFORMAL AWARDS, RENEWALS, INCREASES TO CONTRACTS AND EXTENSIONS VENDOR AMOUNT OF AWARD AWARD BASIS Bureau of Purchases Elections notified the City that current software and SSL certificate on all machines will expire and must be upgraded no later than August 2013. McAfee Election Services, Inc. provided software updates, including the SSL certificate, in accordance with the State of Maryland Board of Elections requirements. It is hereby certified, that the above procurement is of such nature that no advantage will result in seeking nor would it be practical to obtain competitive bids. Therefore, pursuant to Article VI, Section 11(e)(i) of the City Charter, the procurement of the equipment and/or service is recommended. MWBOO GRANTED A WAIVER. 11. G & K SERVICES, CO. $ 00.00 Ratification 553,000.00 Renewal $553,000.00 Solicitation No. B50001863 – Uniform and Locker Rental with Laundry Services – Department of General Services, Fleet Management, Department of Public Works, etc. – Req. No. P517893 On July 13, 2011, the Board approved the initial award in the amount of $550,000.00. Subsequent actions were approved. Due to an administrative error, Contract No. B50001863 expired on August 31, 2013, with two 2-year renewal options remaining. The vendor continued to supply services to meet the City’s needs. Therefore, the Department is requesting to ratify the services for the period September 1, 2013 through September 17, 2013 to prevent a lapse in the contract. No funds are needed for this period. In addition, the Board is requested to exercise the first two 2-year renewal term. The period of the renewal is September 18, 2013 through August 31, 2015, with one 2-year renewal option remaining. MWBOO GRANTED A WAIVER. 45 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 INFORMAL AWARDS, RENEWALS, INCREASES TO CONTRACTS AND EXTENSIONS VENDOR AMOUNT OF AWARD AWARD BASIS Bureau of Purchases 12. B.W. WILSON PAPER CO., INC. $ 0.00 Additional Vendor Solicitation No. 06000 – Provide Various Cuts, Types, and Weights of Paper – Department of Finance – Req. No. R607296 On October 29, 2008, the Board approved a list of six Mid- Atlantic paper distributors. The agency solicits price quotes from the list of distributors to supply the various type, sizes, weights, and color specialty paper. Since the original award, one vendor has acquired two of its competitors who were originally listed as vendors; therefore, the agency is requesting to add one additional vendor to the list to assure the ability to meet their paper needs. The contract expires October 28, 2014. This is the final renewal option. MWBOO GRANTED A WAIVER. 13. LONG FENCE COMPANY, INC. $100,000.00 Renewal Contract No. B50002530 – Various Fencing Systems Installation & Repair - DPW, DGS, DOT, Recreation & Parks, etc. – Req. Nos. Various On September 19, 2012, the Board approved the initial award for the amount of $300,000.00. A conditional renewal of the contract is needed to provide time to explore alternate sources for these services before rebidding the requirement. The period covered is September 19, 2013 through September 18, 2014. The renewal shall be on the conditional basis that the vendor comes into MBE/WBE compliance within three months of the date of Board approval, or suffer automatic termination for default on December 19, 2013. MWBOO SET GOALS OF 8% MBE AND 1% WBE. 46 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 INFORMAL AWARDS, RENEWALS, INCREASES TO CONTRACTS AND EXTENSIONS VENDOR AMOUNT OF AWARD AWARD BASIS Bureau of Purchases MBE: Sparks Quality Fence $ 5,670.00 3.75% WBE: Rowen Concrete, Inc. $ 1,135.79 0.75% MWBOO FOUND VENDOR IN NON-COMPLIANCE. In consultation with the MWBOO, the Bureau of Purchases has sent a letter that informs the vendor that it is in breach of a material term of the contract due to its continued failure to meet the MBE/WBE goals for the contract. A PROTEST HAS BEEN RECEIVED FROM THE MARYLAND MINORITY CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION. 47 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 Department of Housing and – Memoranda of Agreement Community Development (DHCD) ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of two memoranda of agreement (MOA) with: 1) the Maryland Office of the Attorney General (OAG), and the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT), regarding the Vacants to Value Demolition Clusters Project, and 2) the Housing Authority of Baltimore City, (HABC) and the Maryland State Historical Preservation Officer (SHPO) pursuant to 36 CFR 800 regarding demolition of HABC properties as part of HCD’s Vacants to Value Demolition Clusters Project. The period of the MOA is effective upon Board approval for three years. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: There are no funds required for the MOA. BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: In November 2012, the DHCD proposed to use National Bank Settlement Funds Distributed by the State Of Maryland Attorney General’s Office (the OAG funds) to implement the Vacants To Value Demolition Clusters Project. The DHCD proposes to relocate persons, acquire property from individuals and the HABC, and demolish residential buildings in Baltimore City. The MHT determined that consultation was necessary in order to be in compliance with Federal and State historic review requirements because the demolition of historic buildings was determined to be an adverse effect. The MOA are a result of the historic preservation consulting process between the public, preservation organizations, the DHCD, the HABC, and the SHPO/MHT. The two MOA have each very similar stipulations because one is executed with the SHPO and covers the HABC Federally-owned properties and requires the HABC’s signature (Federal MOA), and the other MOA is executed with the MHT and covers all the other properties and does not need the HABC’s approval (State MOA). 48 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 DHCD – cont’d The terms of the MOA include: • salvaging historic architectural features from the rowhouse structures before demolition, • updating the building permit template to reflect the following with regards to the MHT easement properties within Baltimore City limits: “A building permit DOES NOT constitute approval by or compliance with any deed restrictions, covenants, or funding sources”, • setting aside $750,000.00 of the $10,000,000.00 of OAG funds allocated to the City for incentive payments to homeowners who either buy rehabilitated homes or have undertaken to buy and rehabilitate homes under the Federal Housing Administration 203k Program, • stabilizing the vacant historic buildings at 1614, 1618, 1620, and 1622 Edmondson Avenue that are currently owned by the City, • utilizing existing code enforcement methods to encourage the privately owned buildings located at 1610, 1612, 1616, 1624, and 1626 Edmondson Avenue to be rehabilitated and/or occupied, • stabilizing the vacant principal structure located at 1430-1432 Druid Hill Avenue, located in the Upton and Marble Hill Local Historic District, • marketing the City-owned properties on the 1000 block of N. Stricker Street as a bundle for rehabilitation through the existing Vacants to Value Program, • completing certain historical and architectural recorda- tion activities, 49 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 DHCD – cont’d • ensuring that historic preservation is considered as part of the future DHCD planning efforts regarding the proposed large-scale demolition projects and continue to invite the Commission for Historic and Architectural Preservation to participate in these planning efforts, and • continuing to consult with the Department of Planning regarding the effects of the undertaking and continue to develop strategies for greening and future use of the demolished sites. In alignment with State and Federal Historic preservation laws, Concurring Parties, as defined by the Whereas Clauses, are not required signatories to the MOA, and the absence of their signatures does not affect the MOA in anyway. The MOA are companion documents to the Mortgage Servicing Settlement Fund Agreement Memorandum of Understanding with the OAG, which will be submitted separately to the Board for approval. MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION Article 5, Subtitle 28 of the Baltimore City Code Minority and Women’s Business Program is not applicable to the memoranda of agreement. (The memoranda of agreement have been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 50 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 Department of Housing & - Mortgage Servicing Settlement Fund Community Development (DHCD) Memorandum of Understanding ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of a mortgage service settlement fund memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Maryland Office of the Attorney General, and the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (MDDHCD). The period of the agreement is November 1, 2012 through December 31, 2015. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: N/A BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler, along with 48 other Attorney Generals, entered into a settlement with the nation's five largest mortgage servicers following an extensive investigation into foreclosure abuses, fraud, and unacceptable mortgage servicing practices such as “robo-signing.” The settlement provides monetary benefits to distressed Maryland borrowers, imposes standards for the banks' mortgage servicing processes, and provides funds to the State of Maryland for housing-related services and activities. The Attorney General, in consultation with the Governor, members of the General Assembly, the Department, the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, local governments, and nonprofits, intends to allocate $10,000,000.00 from the settlement funds to the City. The City, the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) and the Department agree that the program funds will be used to: • acquire properties to create clusters of properties suitable for demolition, • relocate homeowners and/or tenants of occupied properties that will be demolished using program funds, 51 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 DHCD – cont’d • demolish clusters of properties, • develop plans for the re-use of land where properties have been demolished, • assist homebuyers to acquire homes by providing down payment assistance, and • re-use income generated from the program for neighborhood stabilization and revitalization purposes. The City intends to use $9,250,000.00 from the settlement funds to relocate owners and tenants, when necessary, and to demolish vacant, blighted and/or abandoned housing. The City is seeking clearance from the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT), as necessary, for properties that it plans to demolish. The properties that the City plans to demolish either (i) do not require clearance, (ii) have already obtained clearance from the MHT, or (iii) require more extensive review by the MHT in order to obtain clearance. The City intends to use $750,000.00 from the settlement funds as part of a down payment assistance plan for homebuyer's of previously vacant but rehabbed properties. The program funds will be disbursed in installments when the request for reimbursement exceeds at least $500,000.00. Disbursements are subject to the Department's receipt, review and approval of the City's (i) request for disbursement identifying all costs incurred for which the disbursement is being sought and supporting documentation; and (ii) reports, financial information and any other information required pursuant to the agreement. The City will allow approximately 30 days for the Department to process a disbursement request. At least 25% of the program funds will be expended within 12 months of the effective date; at least 75% will be expended within 24 months of the effective date; and 100% will be expended within 36 months of the effective date. 52 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 Department of Housing & - Land Disposition Agreement Community Development (DHCD) ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of a land disposition agreement (LDA) with Harford Homes, LLC for the sale of City-owned vacant buildings located at 402, 412 and 426 N. Bradford Street, 520, 524 and 410 N. Patterson Park Avenue. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $ 2,500.00 - 402 N. Bradford Street 2,500.00 - 412 N. Bradford Street 2,500.00 - 426 N. Bradford Street 2,500.00 - 520 N. Patterson Park Avenue 2,500.00 - 524 N. Patterson Park Avenue 2,500.00 - 410 N. Patterson Park Avenue $15,000.00 – Purchase Price BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The City will convey all of its rights, title, and interest in 402, 412 and 426 N. Bradford Street, 520, 524 and 410 N. Patterson Park Avenue to Harford Homes, LLC. The purchase price will be paid to the City of Baltimore at the time of settlement. Harford Homes, LLC will purchase from the City six vacant buildings, and rehabilitate the properties for single family rental units. The properties are located within the McElderry Park Community. The purchase price and improvements to the site will be financed through private funding. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND RATIONALE FOR SALE BELOW THE VALUE DETERMINED BY THE WAIVER VALUATION PROCESS: The six vacant properties located at 402, 412 and 426 N. Bradford Street, 520, 524 and 410 N. Patterson Park Avenue are being sold for $2,500.00 each, for a total of $15,000.00. The waiver valuation process was used in lieu of an appraisal and 53 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 DHCD – cont’d determined the price for the vacant buildings to be $4,300.00 each. The properties are being sold to Harford Homes, LLC. for less because of the following reasons: 1. the renovations will be to the specific benefit to the immediate community, 2. this transaction will eliminate blight from the block, and thus eliminate blight from the neighborhood, 3. this sale and rehabilitation will return six vacant building to the tax rolls, and 4. the properties are being sold less than the price determined by the wavier valuation process because of their conditions, which will require extensive and immediate remediation. MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: These properties are valued at less than $50,000.00, therefore, MBE/WBE participation is not applicable. (The land disposition agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 54 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 Department of Housing & - Land Disposition Agreement Community Development (DHCD) ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of a land disposition agreement (LDA) with Calhoun Brothers, LLC for the sale of City-owned properties located at 2406, 2409, 2410, & 2415 Lauretta Avenue. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $3,000.00 – 2406 Lauretta Avenue 3,000.00 – 2415 Lauretta Avenue 1,000.00 - 2409 Lauretta Avenue 1,000.00 - 2410 Lauretta Avenue $8,000.00 – Purchase Price BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The City will convey all of its rights, title, and interest in 2406, 2409, 2410, & 2415 Lauretta Avenue to Calhoun Brothers, LLC. The purchase price will be paid to the City of Baltimore at the time of settlement. Calhoun Brothers, LLC will purchase the vacant row houses from the City for rehabilitation as single family rentals. The properties are located within the Rosemont Community. The purchase price and improvements to the site will be privately funded. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND RATIONALE FOR SALE BELOW THE PRICE DETERMINED BY THE WAIVER VALUATION PROCESS: The waiver valuation process was used in lieu of an appraisal and determined the price for the each property to be $7,666.67. The properties are being sold to Calhoun Brothers, LLC for less than the price determined by the waiver valuation process because of the following reasons: 55 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 DHCD – cont’d 1. the renovations will provide specific benefit to the immediate community, 2. this transaction will eliminate blight from the block, and thus eliminate blight from the neighborhood, 3. this sale and rehabilitation will return vacant buildings to the tax rolls, and 4. the properties are being sold less than the price determined by the wavier valuation process because of their condition, which will require extensive and immediate remediation. MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: The developer will purchase the properties for a price that is less than $50,000.00 and will receive no City funds or incentives for the purchase or rehabilitation; therefore, MBE/WBE is not applicable. (The land disposition agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 56 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 Department of Housing and – Community Development Block Community Development Grant (CDBG)-39 Interdepartmental Memorandum of Understanding ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of a CDBG-39 interdepartmental memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Department of Recreation and Parks (R&P). The period of the MOU is July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $271,349.00 – 2089-208914-5930-696230-603051 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: Pursuant to guidance from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), a MOU must be executed for the utilization of the CDBG funds to support other City agencies. The R&P is authorized to provide leisure activities through management of recreation centers and the municipal parks systems. The R&P will provide recreational, educational, cultural, after-school and summer camp programs for 1,080 unduplicated, low and moderate- income youth at five City recreation centers located in low and moderate-income areas of the City. The R&P will provide services in accordance with the CDBG Entitlement Grant Regulations. On June 26, 2013, the Board approved the Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), on behalf of the Mayor and City Council, to file a Federal FY 2013 Annual Action Plan for the following formula programs: 1. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2. HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) 3. Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) 4. Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) 57 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 DHCD – cont’d Upon approval of the resolution, the DHCD’s Contract Section began negotiating and processing the CDBG agreements as outlined in the Plan effective July 1, 2013 and beyond. Consequently, this agreement was delayed due to final negotiations and processing. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE (The CDBG-39 interdepartmental memorandum of understanding has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 58 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 Department of Housing and – Land Disposition Agreement Community Development ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of a land disposition agreement with ARIJM PRO, LLC, developer, for the sale of the City-owned properties located at 1800 and 1822 McCulloh Street. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $3,000.00 – 1800 McCulloh Street 3,000.00 – 1822 McCulloh Street $6,000.00 - Purchase Price BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: ARIJM PRO, LLC will purchase the vacant row houses known as 1800 and 1822 McCulloh Street from the City for rehabilitation as single family rentals. The properties are located within the Druid Heights Community. The purchase price and improvements to the site will be privately funded. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND RATIONALE FOR SALE BELOW THE VALUE DETERMINED BY THE WAIVER VALUATION PROCESS: 1800 and 1822 McCulloh Street are being sold for $3,000.00 each. The waiver valuation process determined the price for each property to be $11,284.00. The properties are being sold to ARIJM PRO, LLC for less than the price determined by the waiver valuation process because of the following reasons: 1. the renovations to the properties will be a specific benefit to the immediate community, 2. this transaction will eliminate blight from the block and thus eliminate blight from the neighborhood, 3. this sale and rehabilitation of the property will return vacant buildings to the tax rolls, and 59 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 DHCD – cont’d 4. the properties are being sold for less than the value determined by the waiver valuation process because of their condition, which will require extensive and immediate remediation. MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: The developer will purchase the property for a price that is less than $50,000.00 and will receive no City funds or incentives for the purchase or rehabilitation; therefore, MBE/WBE participation is not applicable. (The land disposition agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 60 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 Department of Housing and – Land Disposition Agreement Community Development ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of a land disposition agreement with Ms. Shaneece Silvera, developer, for the sale of the City-owned property located at 1738 W. Lexington Street. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $5,000.00 - Purchase Price BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: Ms. Silvera proposes to completely rehabilitate the City-owned vacant building to a single family home for use as her primary residence. The developer proposes to spend approximately $50,000.00, inclusive of acquisition and associated costs to complete this project. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND RATIONALE FOR SALE BELOW THE VALUE DETERMINED BY THE WAIVER VALUATION PROCESS: The property was priced at $12,900.00 pursuant the Appraisal Policy of Baltimore City by using the Waiver Valuation process and will be sold for $5,000.00. The property is being sold to Ms. Silvera for less than the price determined in accordance with Waiver Valuation process following for the reasons: 1. specific benefit to the immediate community through revitalization through residential home ownership, 2. elimination of blight and neighborhood stabilization, and 3. economic development; returning the property to productive use and to the active tax rolls of the City of Baltimore. 61 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 DHCD – cont’d MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION: MBE/WBE participation is not required for this project because the property is being sold below $49,999.99. (The land disposition agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 62 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 Department of Housing and – Side Yard Land Disposition Community Development Agreement ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of the side yard land disposition agreement with Ms. Lorraine Johnson, for the sale of the property located at 4004 Edmondson Ave., Block 2489, Lot 022. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $863.00 – Sale Price The lot will be sold for $863.00 of which $400.00 will be held in escrow by the City for the benefit of the purchaser to be applied at settlement for closing costs including transfer taxes, recordation fees, taxes and associated title services. BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The sale price will be paid by the purchaser prior to settlement. The property will be sold under the City’s Side Yard Policy approved by the Board on August 17, 2011. The purchaser will be using private funds to pay for the acquisition and maintenance of the property. The Department’s Land Resources Division, strategically acquires and manages vacant or abandoned properties, ultimately enabling these properties to be returned to productive use and improving Baltimore’s neighborhoods. In accordance with the City’s Side Yard Policy, the City has agreed to convey the above property to Ms. Johnson, the owner of the adjacent owner-occupied property. As a condition of conveyance, the purchaser has agreed to the terms of the LDA, which prohibit development of the parcel for a minimum of ten years. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND RATIONALE FOR THE SALE: The rationale for the conveyance of the property is that the sale will serve a specific benefit to the immediate community and eliminate blight. The purchaser intends to clear the land and keep it as a green space. (The side yard land disposition agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 63 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 Department of Housing and – Ratification of Community Community Development Development Block Grant (CDBG) Agreement ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to ratify an agreement with Women Entrepreneurs of Baltimore, Inc. (WEB). The period of the agreement is July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $ 72,300.00 - 2089-208913-5930-424673-603051 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The funds were to be used to subsidize the operating costs of WEB’s Microenterprise Assistance Program. This program assists predominately low and moderate-income persons to develop their business ideas into viable enterprises. Specifically, WEB offers a 15-month comprehensive training program to educate participants on business development and management. FOR FY 2013, THE MBE AND WBE PARTICIPATION GOALS FOR THE ORGANIZATION WERE SET ON THE AMOUNT OF $28,977.00, AS FOLLOWS: MBE: $ 7,823.00 WBE: $ 2,897.00 On June 26, 2013, the Board approved the Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), on behalf of the Mayor and City Council, to file a Federal FY 2013 Annual Action Plan for the following formula programs: 1. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2. HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) 3. Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) 4. Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) 64 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 DHCD – cont’d Upon approval of the resolution, the DHCD’s Contract Section began negotiating and processing the CDBG agreements as outlined in the Plan effective July 1, 2013 and beyond. Consequently, these agreements were delayed due to final negotiations and processing. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE AUDITS REVIEWED AND HAD NO OBJECTION. (The agreement has been approved by the Law Department as to form and legal sufficiency.) 65 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 Department of Housing and – Local Government Resolution Community Development ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of the local government resolution in support of the “Community Investment Tax Credit” (CITC) program and applications to the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (MD- DHCD). A local resolution of support is required for organiza- tions to participate in the program. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $2,189,909.00 - MD DHCD CITC BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: Each year, non-profit organizations in Baltimore City request local government resolutions of support for applications to Maryland’s Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC). The CITC benefits non-profit organizations with projects and programs that benefit the City and its neighborhoods, residents, and businesses, individuals and business entities can support these local organizations through the CITC and, in turn reduce their Maryland tax liability, help a local nonprofit organization achieve an essential community goal, make a targeted community impact, improve community relations, and increase their visibility. Nonprofit organizations, designated as 501(c)(3) organizations by the Internal Revenue Service, are eligible to apply to the CITC program to support a project or activity that is either located in, or serving, a community in a Priority Funding Area. Eligible projects must be located in, or serve residents of, a Priority Funding Area and typically involve activities such as; 1) education and youth services; 2) housing and community development; 3) job and self-sufficiency training; 4) enhancing neighborhoods and business districts; 5) arts, culture and historic preservation; 6) economic development and tourism promotion; 7) technical assistance and capacity building; and 8) services for at-risk populations. In 2013 the City received 58 requests for local government resolutions of support, as shown on Exhibit A of the resolution, from non-profit organizations located in Baltimore City. 66 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 Exhibit A DHCD – cont’d Organization Project Tax Credits Requested Maryland Food Bank, Inc. Youth Hunger Programs $50,000.00 Youth Hunger Programs include encouraging parental volunteerism in a School Pantry Program, feeding children after school in the At Risk Supper Program and during the summer through a Summer Food Service Program. Maryland Historical Society Education Outreach Program $50,000.00 The Education Outreach Program ships kits filled with reproduction artifacts and documents, lesson plans, activity suggestions, and worksheets directly to classrooms before or after a field trip to our museum. The tax credits will help to further develop the Education Outreach Program in accordance with Common Core Curriculum standards and reduce program costs for schools. Community Conferencing Center, Community Conferencing $30,000.00 Inc. Conflict Resolution Training and Outreach The Community Conferencing Conflict Resolution Training and Outreach Project provides staffing for conflict resolution and court diversion training to Baltimore residents, programs and Baltimore City Public Schools to provide conflict resolution services to Baltimore neighborhoods, residents and youth. Funds will also support outreach efforts to Baltimore City neighborhoods, community organizations, businesses and schools. Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Core Pro Bono Program $50,000.00 Service, Inc. The Core Pro Bono Program matches one skilled volunteer lawyer to one client in need of legal assistance. Representation issues include bankruptcy, landlord-tenant, denial of public benefits, foreclosure, wills, consumer rights, divorce, custody, name and deed changes, tax disputes, school discipline cases and more to low-income individuals and families. Maranatha Apostolic Temple, Youth Entrepreneur and $15,000.00 Inc. Vocational Training Program The Youth Entrepreneur and Vocational Training Program provides educational materials, staff, vocational training and entrepreneur workshops to prepare youth for highly sought-after careers. 67 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 DHCD – cont’d Organization Project Tax Credits Requested Caroline Friess Center, Inc. Academic and Career $35,000.00 Advancement Services Program The Academic and Career Advancement Services Program is a new program with the following objectives: 1) Engage with alumnae to solicit input; 2) Provide information and offer workshops and classes for career advancement; 3) Provide services to support academic success; 4) Develop relationships/partnerships with organizations and institutions engaged in providing employment or academic advancement possibilities; 5) Institutionalize structures to ensure long term sustainability. The University of Baltimore Applied E-Finance $26,909.00 Foundation, Inc. Laboratory The Applied E-Finance Laboratory Project provides student access to: 1) Professional analytical software for hands on problem solving; 2) Opportunities to build and test investment portfolios; 3)Real time data from around the world; and 4) Historical data and indices. Habitat for Humanity of the Homeowner Education $50,000.00 Chesapeake, Inc. programs and ReStores Initiative The Homeowner Education Program teaches financial literacy to potential homeowners and the ReStores Initiative supports ReStores, nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, home accessories, building materials, and appliances to the public at a fraction of the retail price. Children’s Scholarship Fund, Children’s Scholarship $40,000.00 Inc. Fund The Children’s Scholarship Fund Program provides partial scholarships to low-income Baltimore City families for their children to attend the K-8th grade school of their choice. Blue Water Baltimore, Inc. 2014 Street Tree Planting $25,000.00 Program The 2014 Street Tree Planting Program will involve 150 Baltimore City residents in tree planting and educate them on expanding the tree canopy. This project will remove 3,500 square feet of concrete and help the City reach its tree canopy goal to increase coverage to 40% by 2037. 68 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 DHCD – cont’d Organization Project Tax Credits Requested Chesapeake Center for Youth Expanding Youth $30,000.00 Development, Inc. Employment Services (EYES) Phase II The Expanding Youth Employment Services (EYES on Baltimore) Phase II Project will provide services to older youth (ages 16-21) who have been involved in the juvenile justice system and are at a higher risk for re- offending as well as entering the adult correctional system. By providing job training, job placement and case management, EYES will engage youth productively in their community and reduce their reliance on criminal activity and antisocial behavior. Services will be particularly concentrated in the Brooklyn/Curtis Bay communities where CCYD is located. Creative Alliance, Inc. Creative Placemaking $50,000.00 The Creative Placemaking Project is a comprehensive two-year program to promote the livability, vitality, diversity, and marketability of Highlandtown including public art projects, murals, street performances, free family programs, and two large annual festivals. Friends of Great Kids Farm General Projects $43,000.00 General Projects include: 1)Deer fence completion ($7,500); Campus entry signage ($500); 3) Grant-writing, graphic design, and bookkeeping consultant fees ($10,000); 4) Staff support ($15,000); Administrative costs ($10,000). Maryland Women's Housing Pathways to Progress $50,000.00 Coalition, Inc. Project The Pathways to Progress Project provides the implementation of a new treatment plan beyond intensive case management to move women and children who have experienced homelessness from crisis to stability by providing in-home life skills, employment and health services, as well as group health and educational workshops. Bel-Air Edison Neighborhood, Bel-Air Edison Green $50,000.00 Inc. Improvement Grant The Belair-Edison Green Improvement Grant Project provides a dollar for dollar matching grant up to $1,000 for Belair-Edison residents and merchants for approved green building improvements. 69 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 DHCD – cont’d Organization Project Tax Credits Requested Bon Secours Baltimore Health Financial Services Program $40,000.00 System Foundation The Financial Services Program provides financial planning, free and low-cost tax preparation services, debt reduction counseling, budget preparation and management, and public benefits screening. Govans Ecumenical Development The Village Center $50,000.00 Corporation The Village Center Project will provide predevelopment costs for an intergenerational community health and wellness center. The Bach Concert Series, Inc. The Bach Concert Series $25,000.00 The Bach Concert Series Project will provide operating expenses, including a professional orchestra, soloists, and conductor, associated with providing six free concerts per year of Bach's cantatas and instrumental music for the Baltimore community. Comprehensive Housing Senior Housing $50,000.00 Assistance, Inc. (CHAI) Coordination Program The Senior Housing Benefits Counseling Program links low-income vulnerable seniors to public and private benefits and services, low cost or free home repairs and modifications, and community volunteers in order to respond to their increasing weatherization, maintenance, modification and safety needs. Maryland New Directions, Inc. Computer Literacy $15,000.00 Training The Computer Literacy Training Project provides low-income adult residents of Baltimore City access to computer skills training, which will allow them to qualify for more jobs. Baltimore ClayWorks, Inc. Launching Social $50,000.00 Entrepreneurship The Launching Social Entrepreneurship Project provides adults in addiction recovery the opportunity to express their creative voice while simultaneously developing job skills and a means to make income from the ceramic arts. 70 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 DHCD – cont’d Organization Project Tax Credits Requested Junior Achievement of Central JA Finance Park Virtual $50,000.00 Maryland, Inc. Project The JA Finance Park Virtual Project provides an interactive simulation experience for middle-grade students, further exploring personal finance and career choice. This four- to six-week economics education program helps students ages 12 to 16 develop a foundation for making intelligent, lifelong, personal financial decisions through an authentic, life-like environment. Project Plase, Inc. (Plase) Beacon House Square $40,000.00 Renovation Phase II The Beacon House Square Renovation Phase II Project involves the recently purchased St. Joseph’s Monastery School Building on Old Frederick Road. Plase will begin Phase I of the renovations this fall to transform the space into more than 60 transitional housing units and related spaces (common rooms, a library, a cafeteria, a computer lab, and other shared space). St. Ambrose Housing Aid Embracing Change, Shaping $30,000.00 Center, Inc. the Future Project The Embracing Change, Shaping the Future Project provides general operating support raised through the CITC program to build the capacity of the agency by investing in its infrastructure and its human capital to continue to function as a resource for those with nowhere else to turn. Maryland Humanities Council, Public Humanities Program $25,000.00 Inc. The Public Humanities Program provides free, high-quality public humanities programming highlighting literature, history, and informed dialogue and community engagement. Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship $50,000.00 Entrepreneurship, Inc. Education The Entrepreneurship Education Project provides entrepreneurship education to approximately 800 underserved students, ages 11 through 18, in seventeen Baltimore City Schools. 71 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 DHCD – cont’d Organization Project Tax Credits Requested Port Discovery Port Discovery Children’s $50,000.00 Museum Renovation The Port Discovery Children’s Museum Renovation Project provides for the renovation of Port Discovery’s Children’s Museum and its historic 107- year-old Fish Market home. This project includes replacement, reconstruction and renovation of failing building envelope elements such as the roof, exterior walls, and exterior doors and windows, as well as aging lighting, safety systems, and exhibits which require replacement. South Baltimore Learning Adult Literacy Program $15,000.00 Corporation The South Baltimore Learning Center Adult Literacy Program provides career/employability services as well as affordable computer classes. Tax credits will fund portions of the salaries for SBLC’s Career/Employability Counselor and Director of Technology and Instructional Services. B & O Railroad Museum, Inc. Restoring the B&O #51 – $50,000.00 The First Streamline Diesel The Restoration of the B&O #51 B&O Locomotive Project provides for the restoration of the first streamline diesel locomotive ever produced. This engine is of extreme historic significance because it became the prototype for diesel locomotives that now dominate the American railway systems. Franciscan Center, Inc General Operations $20,000.00 The General Operations Project provides operating support for the Franciscan Center’s continuum of care including dining services (that served more than 87,000 meals in fiscal year 2012), an emergency food pantry (the largest direct-to-client pantry in Maryland), emergency financial support including eviction prevention, utility assistance, prescription assistance, dental assistance, vitals assistance for birth certificates and state-issued identification cards, as well as clothing and toiletries assistance, health services, counseling, case management, employment readiness, and technology training to help our clients become self-sufficient. 72 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 DHCD – cont’d Organization Project Tax Credits Requested KIPP Baltimore, Inc, Student Enrollment $50,000.00 Capacity Project The Student Enrollment Capacity Project seeks to increase Kipp Baltimore’s enrollment capacity to serve students with low-economic backgrounds and diversity of skill levels attend a four-year college after graduation. Jobs Housing Recovery Inc. JHR Carrington House $30,000.00 Renovation Project The JHR Carrington House Renovation Project provides a commercial kitchen and other associated improvements to accommodate the additional homeless men served at the Carrington House. Community Law Center, Inc. Urban Agriculture Law $50,000.00 Project The Urban Agriculture Law Project provides legal representation to nonprofits and community associations in Baltimore City interested in pursuing greening, gardening and farming programs in their communities. Jubilee Baltimore, Inc. 10 East North Avenue $15,000.00 Redevelopment The 10 E. North Avenue Redevelopment Project involves the redevelopment of 10 E. North Avenue, which will convert a 65,000-sf vacant building into a thriving center for arts and innovation in one of the State’s premier Arts & Entertainment Districts. Health Care for the Homeless, Dental Assistance Project $50,000.00 Inc. The Dental Assistance Project will fund preventative and restorative dental care for homeless children and adults. Friends of Patterson Park, Friends of Patterson Park $50,000.00 Inc. (Friends) Youth and Family Programs The Friends of Patterson Park Youth and Family Programs provide area youth and adults with free recreational and athletic opportunities in Patterson Park. Programs include Youth Soccer, Youth Tennis, Zumba classes (adults and youth), a Walking Group, Intercultural Cooking and Nutrition Classes, and winter classes in the Recreation Center such as a bi-lingual knitting instruction class and Salsa lessons. The Friends 73 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 DHCD – cont’d Organization Project Tax Credits Requested also produces or co-produces events in the park throughout the year that engage youth and families in the arts. The October Halloween Lantern Parade offers free lantern making classes around the community during the months leading up to the parade. The Dîa del Niño (Day of the Child) event attracts 1,000 children and their families to learn, play, and create arts and crafts. Boys Hope Girls Hope of Advanced Leadership $50,000.00 Baltimore, Inc. Development (ALD) for Residential Youth Professionals The Advanced Leadership Development Program will provide training and compensation incentives in order to attract and retain skilled and committed residential youth professionals for the residential academic scholarship program for children in need and to develop a non- residential, out-of-school time “Hope Academy” for those children on a waiting list and others in need of the academic enrichment services. Baltimore Community Lending, Housing Preservation and $15,000.00 Inc. Development Services Program The Housing Preservation and Development Services Program provides training and technical assistance to individuals new to the process of financing and rehabilitating vacant and abandoned properties. Teach for America, Inc. Teach for America $50,000.00 Recruitment and Development The Teach for America Recruitment and Development Project will fund the training and development of 270 TFA corps members to become highly- effective teachers who work to provide a transformational education for their students, and in partnership with communities, expand educational opportunities for children growing up in poverty. TFA also seeks to support and develop more than 700 alumni as they lead and foster vital efforts to end educational inequality. National Aquarium, Inc. Atlantic Seashores $50,000.00 Exhibit The Atlantic Seashores Exhibit will invite guests to explore the beaches and waters of the Atlantic seashores. Interpretive themes will provide practical information and emphasize strong emotional connections to the environment, inspiring public conservation efforts. 74 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 DHCD – cont’d Organization Project Tax Credits Requested Baltimore Heritage, Inc. Community Building $30,000.00 Through Heritage Education and Tours The Community Building Through Heritage Education and Tours Program seeks to engage residents in public heritage projects that improve historic places, promote local traditional businesses, and showcase historic sites across the City. The program has three main components: 1) an expanded series of walking, biking, and bus tours of over 40 different historic places in Baltimore; 2) a major archeology project in Patterson Park around the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 that includes public events and programs; and 3) an online heritage tour series called Explore Baltimore Heritage that provides historical information and photographs for buildings and places around Baltimore. Second Chance, Inc. Green Workforce $50,000.00 Development Program The Green Workforce Development Program seeks to create sustainable, green-collar living wage employment opportunities for people in the Baltimore area with challenges and barriers to employment. Christo Rey Jesuit High College Counseling $50,000.00 School, Inc. Program The College Counseling Program helps students to navigate the college search and application process and provides support to alumni who are in college. Chesapeake Shakespeare Company Chesapeake Shakespeare $50,000.00 Company’s Downtown Theater The Chesapeake Shakespeare Company’s Downtown Theater, located at 200 East Baltimore Street, will serve as a permanent indoor home for CSC, allowing the company, now in its eleventh year, to continue its consistent record of growth, expand its successful and innovative programming, and establish a new cultural center for live performances of Shakespeare and other classics and educational programming. 75 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 DHCD – cont’d Organization Project Tax Credits Requested Citizens Planning and Housing Citizen Engagement in $10,000.00 Council, Inc. Mid-Town Edmondson The Citizen Engagement in Mid-Town Edmondson Project will begin with an outreach campaign that will touch every door in order to discover new talent that will be trained and mentored so the once strong community associations can lead once again. Baltimore Montessori Charter Early Education Operating $50,000.00 School, Inc. Expenses and Technology Assessments & Upgrades The Early Education Operating Expenses Project will include partial salaries for two years for a classroom Guide and an Assistant Guide for the three year-old and four year-old classrooms and Technology Assessments & Upgrades for the free Montessori public charter school. The Maryland Foster Youth Emergency/Transitional $25,000.00 Resource Center, Inc. Housing Program The Emergency/ Transitional Housing Program provides housing assistance for former foster youth throughout Baltimore who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless throughout Baltimore City. Maryland Society for Sight, Mobile Eye Care for the $10,000.00 Inc. Homeless Project The Mobile Eye care for the Homeless Project provides eye exams and eyeglasses for the homeless. Young Audiences of Maryland, Early Learning through $30,000.00 Inc. the Arts Program The Early Learning Through the Arts Program provides support to serve at least fifty Baltimore City classrooms with approximately 1,000 low- income preschool and kindergarten students with high quality arts programs that build literacy and math skills needed to enter the first grade. Joblink of Maryland, Inc Joblink Organizational $50,000.00 Enhancement Project The Joblink Organizational Enhancement Project provides training, tuition Scholarships, fundraising enhancement, and staff professional development. 76 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 DHCD – cont’d Organization Project Tax Credits Requested Legal Aid Bureau, Inc Housing Crisis Legal $50,000.00 Assistance Project The Housing Crisis Legal Assistance Project provides free legal assistance to low-income residents of Baltimore City who are at risk of losing their housing due to eviction or foreclosure. The project will expand services provided to Baltimore City residents in furtherance of Maryland Legal Aid’s on-going foreclosure prevention efforts to mitigate the economic distress related to foreclosure and eviction actions. Planned Parenthood of Ready for the Affordable $50,000.00 Maryland, Inc. Care Act - Health Information Technology Improvements The Ready for the Affordable Care Act - Health Information Technology Improvements Project will prepare Planned Parenthood of Maryland for implementation of the Affordable Care Act by upgrading health information technology (HIT) infrastructure for the use of an Electronic Practice Management (EPM) system, keeping of Electronic Medical Records (EMR), and training staff on the use of these new systems. Playworks Education Energized, Playworks Maryland $15,000.00 Inc. The Playworks Maryland Project provides a full time trained staff member at low-income schools to provide in- and out-of-school programming. Playworks stops chaos during recess, shifts kids’ behavior in positive directions, and accelerates learning in the classroom. Great Blacks in Wax, Inc. Diversified Fundraising $50,000.00 The Diversified Fundraising Project will support the annual salary and benefits of a Director of Development. This fundraising professional will be charged with creating an expanded cultural institution through a diversified funding base. Women’s Industrial Exchange of Empowering Low-Income $10,000.00 Baltimore City Women Artisans to Self- Sufficiency The Empowering Low-Income Women Artisans into Self-Sufficiency Project provides opportunities and services to support and develop “Women of Impact” by expanding opportunities to sell their work and by providing training. 77 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 DHCD – cont’d Organization Project Tax Credits Requested CASA de Maryland, Inc. CASA’s Immigrant $50,000.00 Integration Project CASA’s Immigrant Integration Project includes citizenship education, mentoring and interview preparation, application assistance, and post- naturalization support. It includes an innovative AmeriCorps program through which AmeriCorps members are housed at organizations throughout the state to teach citizenship, preparation classes, and provide one-on- one N-400 application assistance and support. Live Baltimore Home Center, Neighborhood Knows-It-All $15,000.00 Inc. Program The Neighborhood Knows-It-All Program will recruit a solid cadre of “Neighborhood Know-It-All” City residents and connect with existing “Neighborhood Know-It-Alls” City residents to promote the positive benefits of City Living and facilitate Live Baltimore’s connection to individual neighborhoods and community associations in order to update Live Baltimore online profiles. Everyman Theatre, Inc. Everyman Theatre $50,000.00 Operations and Neighborhood Revitalization The Everyman Theatre Operations and Neighborhood Revitalization Project seeks to grow the number of patrons and students served, the number of staff and artists employed, the number of new businesses that open and thrive in the theatre’s neighborhood, as well as by the continued successful operation of the Everyman Theatre at the new downtown location. 78 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 Department of Housing and – Local Government Resolution Community Development ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve and authorize execution of the local government resolution in support of the Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative (BRNI) Program and applications to the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (MD- DHCD). A local government resolution of support is required for organizations to participate in the program. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $4,303,969.00 – MD – DHCD BRNI BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: Funds for the BRNI were included in the State budget for Fiscal Year 2014 (FY14) to accelerate revitalization strategies in Sustainable Community areas in Baltimore City, and the inner- beltway communities of Baltimore County and Anne Arundel County. In order to be designated a Sustainable Community, Baltimore City submitted a Sustainable Communities Plan and subsequent modifications to the State of Maryland under the Sustainable Communities Act of 2010. The BRNI’s $3,750,000.00 State budget allocation resulted from a 2013 Maryland House of Delegate Regional Revitalization Workgroup convened during the 2013 General Assembly to study the regional strengths and opportunities in the Baltimore region. The overarching goal of the BRNI is to increase the competitiveness of the Sustainable Communities in Baltimore City and inner-beltway communities of Baltimore County and Anne Arundel County for new homeownership and private-sector business, residential and commercial investment, through strategic property acquisition, redevelopment, rehabilitation and new infill development activities. According to the BRNI application to the MD-DHCD, the pilot aims to focus on areas where modest investment and a coordinated strategy will have an appreciable neighborhood revitalization impact. 79 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 DHCD – cont’d Eligible applicants in Baltimore City are locally based nonprofit community development corporations, or coalitions, that are implementing a clear revitalization strategy in a specific neighborhood or set of neighborhoods. The BRNI aims to grow the communities to establish conditions for increasing market-value investment and position the target communities to become competitive for residential and economic investment in the region. Baltimore City received requests for local government resolutions of support for three FY 2014 BRNI applications to the MD-DHCD. These three applications include a total of 28 separate housing and community development projects. The applicants and projects are listed on Exhibit A. 80 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 Exhibit A DHCD – cont’d Applicant Organization Project Name Requested Funds Central Central Central Baltimore $250,000.00 Baltimore Baltimore Partnership General Partnership, Partnership, Operating Support Inc. Inc. Project The Central Baltimore Partnership General Operating Support Project provides support for professional staff engaged in management of projects crucial to the implementation of the BRNI/ and Homewood Community Partners Initiative (HCPI) strategy. It also includes community engagement and the continuation of an innovative neighborhood workforce pipeline targeted to the most difficult to employ and connecting them to job opportunities in BRNI/HCPI projects. Central Jubilee 10 E. North $100,000.00 Baltimore Baltimore, Inc. Avenue/Centre Theatre Partnership, Restoration Project Inc. The 10 E. North Avenue/Centre Theatre Restoration Project will include improvements to the historic movie theatre façade, front window improvements, provide additional lighting, and restoration of the art- moderne tower. The renovated building will house the first-ever joint film program of MICA and Johns Hopkins University. Other possible tenants include two restaurants and non-profit organizations. Central Poverni 2225 and 2227 Saint $ 29,400.00 Baltimore Ventures, LLC Paul Street Façade Partnership, Improvement Project Inc. The 2225 and 2227 Saint Paul Street Façade Improvement project will remove the façade treatments added to the properties in the 1960s and 1970s. Central Seawall Miller's Square II – $100,000.00 Baltimore Development Homeownership Townhomes Partnership, Company, LLC Project Inc. The Miller Square II - Homeownership Townhomes Project will rehabilitate five row-homes in the Remington neighborhood to provide affordable and quality homeownership opportunities to home buyers following the success of the first ten units sold on Phase I of the project. 81 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 DHCD – cont’d Applicant Organization Project Name Requested Funds Central Seawall Tire Shop-Remington $105,914.00 Baltimore Development Redevelopment Project Partnership, Company, LLC Inc. The Tire Shop – Remington Redevelopment project will renovate and reuse the vacant building for a mixed-use project including a restaurant, (created and run by the restaurateur of the Woodberry Kitchen and Artifact) a state of the art community theatre operated by Baltimore’s Single Carrot Theatre Company, and 3,000 square feet of space for the non-profit organization Young Audiences of Maryland. The project is fully leased. The grant will be used to rehabilitate the sidewalks on the north and south sides of West 26th Street, replace the fence and landscaping on the south side West 26th Street along the CSX lines and provide twenty-four angled parking spaces. Central Harbor Greenmount West Homes $110,000.00 Baltimore Development, LLC Townhouse Construction Partnership, and Renovation Project Inc. The Greenmount West Homes Townhouse Construction and Renovation Project, located near the 300 block of East Lanvale Street between Guilford Avenue and Barclay Street, involves the renovation of existing townhomes and the construction of new residences on vacant land for a total of twelve housing units. The project may also include a corner retail use. The grant funds will allow the housing units to be offered to potential homebuyers for a lower purchase price with a preference given to current residents of the area. Central People's Rehabilitation of 400- $200,000.00 Baltimore Homesteading block of East 22nd Partnership, Group, Street Townhomes Inc. Incorporated Rehabilitation Project The Rehabilitation of 400-block of East 22nd Street Townhomes Rehabilitation Project will provide gap funding to rehabilitate four properties on the 400 block of East 22nd Street for sale to first time home buyers. When rehabilitated, the four properties will comply with energy-efficient and healthy home standards of the Green Row House Challenge, sponsored by Enterprise Community Partners. The properties will also comply with the requirements of the Baltimore City Property Tax Credit for Historic Restorations and Rehabilitations. Grant funding will be directed to predevelopment and construction spending, including architectural and engineering services as well as construction gap funding. 82 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 DHCD – cont’d Applicant Organization Project Name Requested Funds Central Central Greenmount Avenue $ 10,000.00 Baltimore Baltimore Streetscaping Project Partnership, Partnership, Inc. Inc. The Greenmount Avenue Streetscaping Project will improve the th th appearance of Greenmount Avenue between 29 and 35 Street, with a focus on the intersection at East 32nd Street and Greenmount Avenue. Improvements will include hanging baskets, large planters and other seasonal decorative plantings in order to attract retail traffic and improve the perception of personal safety. Central Jubilee City Arts II Affordable $100,000.00 Baltimore Baltimore, Inc. Housing Predevelopment Partnership, Costs and Barclay Inc. Street Park Project The City Arts II Affordable Housing Predevelopment Costs and Barclay Street Park Project will include predevelopment costs for an affordable housing project for artists and funds for the Barclay Street Park. Central Baltimore Arts 1400 Greenmount Ave $100,000.00 Baltimore Realty Thrift Store Capital Partnership, Corporation Improvements Project Inc. The 1400 Greenmount Avenue Thrift Store Capital Improvements Project includes capital improvements to renovate an old thrift shop into 32,000 square feet of studio, retail, and production space to serve artists. Central Charles Village Public Safety $ 38,106.00 Baltimore Community Surveillance Cameras Partnership, Benefits for Charles Village Inc. District Installations Project The Public Safety Surveillance Cameras for Charles Village Installations Project will provide additional funds to identify the best locations for surveillance cameras and to complete the installation around the Charles Village community. Once installed, the cameras will be monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by CitiWatch Services to assist the Baltimore City Police Department and other City agencies with public safety. 83 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 DHCD – cont’d Applicant Organization Project Name Requested Funds Central Seawall Remington Row $200,000.00 Baltimore Development Development Project Partnership, Company, LLC Inc. The Remington Row Redevelopment Project, a three block area along Remington Avenue, is currently characterized by underutilized or abandoned industrial buildings. Seawall Development Company, LLC has assembled the three blocks for a transformative project, which will provide important community retail, apartments and parking. Central Charles Village Greater Charles Village $ 25,000.00 Baltimore Community Sign Project Partnership, Association Inc. The Greater Charles Village Sign Project will brand the Charles Village Business Association, Old Goucher Business Association, Old Goucher Civic Association, Harwood Community Association and Abell Improvement Association in Central Baltimore from 33rd Street to 21st Street and from Howard Street to Barclay Street. The signs identify all of the individual associations by name and feature the name of Charles Village less prominently and include a center picture which denotes something special about the individual area where the sign is located. Central Central Baltimore Maryland Film Festival $125,000.00 Baltimore Partnership, Inc. Parkway Project Partnership, Inc. The Maryland Film Festival Project proposes to revitalize the corner of Charles Street and North Avenue in the Station North Arts and Entertainment District by restoring three vacant historic structures and creating a three-screen film center called the MFF Parkway. Central Central Baltimore Homewood Community $100,000.00 Baltimore Partnership, Inc. Partners Initiative Partnership, (HCPI) Neighborhood Inc. Improvement Fund Project The Homewood Community Partners Initiative (HCPI) Neighborhood Improvement Fund Project will establish a competitive grant fund that stimulates, leverages, and serves as a catalyst for near term, high impact, high visibility capital improvements that will help fulfill community plans and advance HCPI’s goals of neighborhood strengthening 84 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 DHCD – cont’d Applicant Organization Project Name Requested Funds and residential population growth by improving the quality of life and increasing private investment. The Central Baltimore Partnership will administer the program via a qualified community-based Grants Review Committee that will identify grants ranging from $10,000 - $25,000 to support highly leveraged projects valued at $15,000 - $100,000 and will require completion within one year. Central Central Home Improvement $100,000.00 Baltimore Baltimore Matching Grant Program Partnership, Partnership, Inc. Inc. The Home Improvement Matching Grant Program is a renovation/home improvement matching grant program intended to improve the quality and curb appeal of houses in Central Baltimore. Central Telesis Barclay Phase 2 $300,000.00 Baltimore Corporation Homeownership Unit Partnership, Construction Costs Inc. Project The Barclay Phase 2 Homeownership Unit Construction Costs Project will provide funds for a 101-unit mixed-income housing development. This project is part of the Barclay/Midway/Old Goucher (BMOG) Revitalization Plan, a comprehensive community revitalization plan for the BMOG neighborhood. Phase 2 of the project will include an additional 32 homeownership units as well as improvements for Barclay Street Park, on the corner of East 20th and Barclay Streets, a green, public space for all the residents of Barclay to enjoy. Grant funds will be used for construction costs of rehabilitation of vacant houses. Healthy Healthy Acquisition and $600,000.00 Neighborhoods Neighborhoods Rehabilitation of Inc. Inc. Vacant Properties on the 2200 Block of Callow Avenue Project The Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Vacant Properties on the 2200 Block of Callow Avenue Project will provide funds for acquisition and rehab of vacant properties and continue existing efforts to increase homeownership rates in targeted areas by Healthy Neighborhoods Inc. on the 2200 Block of Callow Avenue. 85 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 DHCD – cont’d Applicant Organization Project Name Requested Funds Southeast Banner Banner Neighborhood $192,875.00 Community Neighborhoods Community Center Development Community Project Corporation Corporation The Banner Neighborhoods Community Center Project involves the renovation of a former church at 2911 Pulaski Highway into the Banner Neighborhood Community Center. Southeast The Reinvestment CARE Housing Initiative $410,000.00 Community Fund, Inc. (TRF) Development Corporation The CARE Housing Initiative Project will provide a pool of funds that will be utilized as a construction loan fund to be administered by TRF to encourage redevelopment of vacant properties. Southeast Banner East of Hopkins $ 78,000.00 Community Neighborhoods Community Engagement Development Community Project Corporation Corporation The East of Hopkins Community Engagement Project will provide funds to support a full time community organizer to engage the local community and various stakeholders East of Johns Hopkins Hospital. Southeast Southeast East of Hopkins $172,832.00 Community Community Community Greening Development Development Project Corporation Corporation The East of Hopkins Community Greening Project will implement the results of a street tree inventory completed last year and the next phase of the Southeast Community Development Corporation’s vacant lot program in order to create curb appeal and preserve green space in areas served by the Southeast Community Development Corporation. 86 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 DHCD – cont’d Applicant Organization Project Name Requested Funds Southeast Live Baltimore C.A.R.E. Community $ 25,000.00 Community Home Center, Marketing Strategy Development Inc. and Project Corporation Southeast Community Development Corporation The C.A.R.E. Community Marketing Strategy Project seeks to work cooperatively with developers to create a joint marketing strategy, which will be used to increase homeownership in areas served by the Southeast Community Development Corporation. Southeast Historic East Eager Street Vacants to $253,000.00 Community Baltimore Value Initiative Development Community Action Project Corporation Coalition, Inc. The Eager Street Vacants to Value Initiative Project is a partnership between HEBCAC, private investors, Baltimore City Housing Department and community leaders/residents to create a new sustainable residential community within a set of key blocks. The overall objective is to create new, affordable home ownership opportunities and to "rebuild" the overall neighborhood and its housing market. Southeast Banner Library Square Greening $ 50,000.00 Community Neighborhoods and Revitalization Development Community Project Corporation Corporation The Library Square Greening and Revitalization Project seeks to increase the aesthetic appeal of Library Square through greening and beautification, while also enhancing the sense of safety in the park by utilizing traffic calming and landscape design for public safety methods. Southeast Historic East Monument Street Retail $ 74,046.00 Community Baltimore Expansion Project Development Community Action Corporation Coalition, Inc. The Monument Street Retail Expansion Initiative is an ambitious attempt to create a commercial development project that represents a way to dramatically improve the Monument Street retail district and leverage the current investment in the Northeast Market renovation project and the Monument Street Main Street program. 87 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 DHCD – cont’d Applicant Organization Project Name Requested Funds Southeast Historic East Northeast Market $125,000.00 Community Baltimore Renovation Phase II – Development Community Action Connecting with the Corporation Coalition, Inc. Neighborhood Project The Northeast Market Renovation Phase II – Connecting with the Neighborhood Project seeks to complete the second phase of exterior rehabilitation of the Northeast Market by redesigning and refurbishing the rear market entrances, which primarily serve pedestrians from the adjacent residential neighborhoods. Other minor exterior improvements to the rear loading dock area will visually enhance the appearance of this service area of the building and add exterior power outlets for outside vendors or for performances/events. Southeast C.A.R.E East of Hopkins Public $322,000.00 Community Community Safety Initiative Development Association, Project Corporation Inc./ South East Community Development Corporation The East of Hopkins Public Safety Initiative Project seeks to enhance public safety, and the perception of nighttime public safety, in the community directly east of Johns Hopkins Hospital to encourage new homebuyers to purchase homes in the area. This project will provide funds for attractive new pedestrian street lighting and closed circuit cameras linked to the Baltimore Police Department. 88 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 Department of Housing and - Third Update for Developer’s Community Development Agreement No. 1259 ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to NOTE the third update to developer’s agreement no. 1259, O’Donnell Heights Project. AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: N/A BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: On June 19, 2013, the Board of Estimates (BOE) requested a third update be provided to the BOE in 60 days regarding the concerns raised by the O’Donnell Heights Tenants Council (OHTC) in its protest filed to the Developer's Agreement considered by the Board at its January 16, 2013 meeting. In its initial protest of the Developer's Agreement, the OHTC identified the following primary concerns relating to the O’Donnell Heights Redevelopment effort: 1. The Execution of a Development Advisory Agreement between the OHTC and the developer, which establishes certain roles, responsibilities, and rights of the O’Donnell Heights residents as it relates to the first phase of the redevelopment of O’Donnell Heights. STATUS: Completed, executed April 17, 2013. 2. OHTC participation, review, and comment on development documents: notably, the development of the stand-alone Long Term Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy document (LTA-ACOP) for the deeply subsidized units in Phase 1A. 89 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 DHCD – cont’d STATUS: Since the June 19, 2013 Board meeting, two meetings (June 27 and July 17) have taken place with HABC, the developer, and the OHTC and it legal counsel, to finalize the stand-alone LTA-ACOP. Following the July 17th meeting, the HABC forwarded what it considers the final LTA-ACOP to all parties involved. In addition, the developer met separately with the OHTC and its counsel on July 31, 2013 to review the Tenant Lease and House Rules to be utilized at the property. 3. Providing requested project related transactional documents. STATUS: Transactional documents requested in original protest letter have been provided. 4. Concern for the long-term affordability of the project. STATUS: This issue covered in HABC’s written response to the Board, dated January 16, 2013. 90 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 Legal Aid Bureau, Inc Statewide Advocacy Support Unit Charles H. Dorsey, Jr. Building 500 E. Lexington Street Baltimore, Maryland 21202 (410) 951-7777 (410) 951-7818 FAX www.mdlab.org Warren S. Oliveri, Jr., President Wilhelm H. Joseph, Jr., Executive Director C. Shawn Boehringer, Chief Counsel Gustava E. Taler, Chief Operating Officer Cheryl Hystad, Director of Advocacy Gregory Countess, Assistant Director of Advocacy Janet Forrester-Hartge, Assistant Director of Advocacy Jennifer Goldberg, Assistant Director of Advocacy Yoanna Moisides, Assistant Director of Advocacy Frank Natale, II, Assistant Director of Advocacy To: Honorable President and Members of the Board of Estimates c/o Clerk, Board of Estimates City Hall Room 204 From: Gregory Countess, attorney for the O'Donnell Heights Tenant Council Date: September 10, 2013, Subject: Developer's Agreement No. 1259 and BOE motion Dear Mr. President and Members: My client the O'Donnell Height's Tenant Council (hereinafter "Council") have had a chance to review the memo submitted by Commissioner Graziano dated August 28, 2013. The report was actually received by counsel for the Council on September 5, 2013. The report correctly states the status of the events reported. However it again, perhaps unintentionally, does not report the concerns expressed by the Council and fails to report intervening events which make continued reporting to the BOE both prudent and necessary. 91 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 Residents continue to be concerned about the failure of HABC in the documents it has compiled to adequately address the concerns of public housing residents. As the Board knows the O'Donnell Heights redevelopment project is the first phase of a redevelopment effort to replace 600 units of public housing which existed on the site. HABC decided to pursue a funding scheme which includes funds from the HUD voucher (section 8) stream instead of HUD public housing stream. Because of the special status conferred upon HABC by HUD (HABC is an MTW agency) the rules which might prohibit this effort don't apply. The Council has been concerned that former and current residents of public housing might lose rights, which they have negotiated and are codified in federal law, because HABC has decided to use project based vouchers to fund this project. HABC promised that the housing would be public housing like and because of the special status of HABC the units could be managed and operated like public housing units. However the documents which govern use of the funding by the private owner and the operation of the units would have to reflect the promises made by HABC. Unfortunately the documents which have been proposed don't yet reflect those promises. For instance under public housing rules a tenant displaced as a result of HABC redevelopment activity has a right to return to the redeveloped property if they are in compliance with their current lease terms. And though the Council has sought to be accommodating to the private owner of the housing and the documents reflect a stricter criteria then public housing law allows for former and current O'Donnell residents to return and stricter criteria for persons on the public housing waiting list then is currently applicable to them under public housing rules concerning eligibility to occupy the new housing, the “final” criteria goes too far and changes we have requested are not reflected in the "final" document (the LTA). When the Council told HABC that the "right to return" rules were in conflict with the criteria in the document, we were told that the redevelopment activity at O'Donnell is not for the purpose of replacing public housing units and thus the "right to return" public housing rules don't apply. This is surprising and deeply concerns us because it is not what HABC has represented to the Council or public housing residents. The Council was told that the new housing represents a replacement of public housing units demolished at O'Donnell. The Council also remains concerned about whether the additional "admission" criteria comply with fair housing law and HABC's international human rights law obligations. 92 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 The Council is also concerned that even the promises made by the owner and HABC in the documents negotiated- like adherence to the public housing laws which is required by the funding and management documents, the LTA and the HAP, may not be enforceable by residents. Therefore those documents may have erected a barrier that may prevent residents from requiring that the private owner conduct themselves in accordance with federal law. There is no similar barrier imposed on residents in regard to requiring HABC to comply with federal law in their management and operation of public housing units. Though we have had a meeting with the owner and may be on the way to addressing concerns we have with the lease and house rules, those negotiations have not concluded and we believe the Board should require HABC to continue to report until the conclusion of those negotiations. Finally, to our great surprise we have been advised by HABC that HUD will not allow HABC to use voucher funds to finance this project until they amend their MTW plan. HABC is required by federal law to tell HUD and inform the public of the agency's planned uses of federal funds. HABC is required to consult with the City wide representatives of public housing residents. HABC is also required to conduct a public hearing and receive comments from the public and public housing residents regarding the plan. The amendment of the plan also requires HABC to go through a public comment and approval process and we are concerned because their plan amendment does not reflect what HABC has previously promised. We have asked HABC for the documents received from HUD that explain why HUD is requiring them to go through the MTW plan amendment process and so far we haven't received those documents. HABC and HCD should at least be required to report to the Board about the status of the MTW Plan amendment process and whether HUD has granted approval. My clients remain willing to continue to talk to HABC and the private owner and we hope that HABC remains committed to continue to talk with us. Documents we have requested have not been forwarded to us. We sent our latest concerns about the apparent bar set forth in the Housing Assistance Payment contract (HAP) which seems to deny third party beneficiary rights to the occupants of the new housing to enforce the promise of the owner to adhere to federal public housing law. We have not received a response from HABC. For the reasons stated above we ask the Board to continue to require HABC and HCD to report on the status of negotiations in regard to the Council's concerns. Thank you. 93 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 TRAVEL REQUESTS Health Department Fund Name To Attend Source Amount 1. Tonya Johnson Healthy Teen Family $ 2,527.30 Catherine Network Annual Planning Watson* Conference Special Savannah, GA Needs Oct. 22 – 25, 2013 Oct. 22 - 27, 2013 (Reg. Fee $485.00) (Reg. Fee waived*) The Department has prepaid the registration for Ms. Johnson in the amount of $485.00 on EA000124847, and her airfare in the amount of $460.60 on a City-issued credit card assigned to Ms. Jacquelyn Duval-Harvey. The disbursement to Ms. Johnson will be in the amount of $553.05. Ms. Watson will be staying at the conference venue for one additional day at her own expense. The Department has prepaid the airfare for Ms. Watson in the amount of $475.60 on a City-issued credit card assigned to Ms. Jacquelyn Duval-Harvey. The disbursement to Ms. Watson will be in the amount of $553.05. Mayor’s Office of Employment Development (MOED) 2. Karen Sitnick The United States Admin. $ 910.81 Conf. of Mayors Cost - WDC Annual Congressional Forum Washington, DC Sept. 30 – Oct. 1, 2013 (Reg. Fee $395.00) The subsistence rate for this location is $297.00 per day. The hotel rate is $309.00 per night not including occupancy taxes in the amount of $44.81 per night. The Department is 94 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 TRAVEL REQUESTS MOED – cont’d Fund Name To Attend Source Amount requesting additional subsistence in the amount of $12.00 to cover the hotel. Additionally, the Department is requesting $70.00 to cover the WDC Board Dinner. The Board dinner is important for networking and discussion of best practices regarding Workforce Development within the United States. Department of Transportation 3. William Johnson Designing Cities: General $2,143.80 William Hwang Leading the Way Funds to World Class Streets Phoenix, AZ Oct. 27 – 29, 2013 (Reg. Fee $250.00 ea.) The airfare for each attendee was pre-paid on a City-issued credit card assigned to Ms. Dhirendra Sinha, Chief of Fiscal Services. Mr. Hwang will be disbursed $662.00 and Mr. Johnson will be disbursed $602.00. 95 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 TRAVEL REQUESTS Fund Name To Attend Source Amount Mayor’s Office of Information Technology 4. Christopher D. Gartner Symposium Gen. $4,236.80 Tonjes IT Xpo 2013 Conf. Fund Orlando, FL Oct. 5 – 11, 2013 (Reg. Fee $2,995.00) 5. Heather Hudson 2013 Code for Gen. $1,713.70 American Summit Funds San Francisco, CA Oct. 14 – 18, 2013 The subsistence rate for San Francisco, CA is $255.00 per day. The hotel cost is $295.00 per night. MOIT is requesting an additional subsistence of $160.00 to cover the balance of Ms. Hudson’s hotel accommodations, and $40.00 per day for meals and incidentals. MOIT has paid the airfare for Ms. Hudson in the amount of $343.70 with a City-issued credit card assigned to Mr. Christopher Tonjes. Therefore, the disbursement to Ms. Hudson will be in the amount of $1,370.00. Police Department 6. Jason A. Yerg The 2013 Calgary General $ 0.00 Theodore D. Negotiation Fund Friel Jr. Seminar Calgary, Canada Sept. 14 – 18, 2013 7. Steven A. Intl. Police General $ 0.00 O’Dell, Jr. Education Fund & Training Rabat, Morocco Sept. 6 – 16, 2013 96 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 TRAVEL REQUESTS Fund Name To Attend Source Amount Department of Public Works 8. Jennifer Ludwig Water Customer Water $ 1,838.60 Yvonne Moore- Care Forum Annual Jackson Conf. Denver, CO Sept. 18 – 20, 2013 Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management 9. Bryan Bartsch IEEE Network FY11 State $3,106.80 Noel Warmert Security Conf. Homeland Walter Koker Washington, DC Security Oct. 14 – 16, 2013 Program (Reg. Fee $920.00 ea.) The Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management has paid the cost of the registration for each representative in the amount of $920.00 with a City-issued credit card assigned to Mr. Connor Scott. Therefore, the disbursement to each representative will be $115.60. 97 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 Department of General Services – Minor Privilege Permit Applications The Board is requested to approve the following applications for a Minor Privilege Permit. The applications are in order as to the Minor Privilege Regulations of the Board and the Building Regulations of Baltimore City. LOCATION APPLICANT PRIVILEGE/SIZE 1. 801 E.Baltimore Ilias N. Retain double Street Protopapas face electric sign 12’ x 1½’, eight spots Annual Charge: $ 236.20 2. 2804 Edmondson Shaotsu Chu Retain awning w/ Avenue signage 15’ x 2½’, four tubes Annual Charge: $ 289.95 3. 3501 Boston St. BCP Investors, Wrap around LLC awning 1002.50 sq. ft. Annual Charge: $2,105.25 4. 800 N. Charles 800 North Charles One bracket sign Street Limited 2’ x 2.66’, one Partnership single face electric sign 5.4 sq. ft., two spot reflectors Annual Charge: $ 263.70 Since no protests were received, there are no objections to approval. 98 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 Bureau of the Budget and – Federal Fund and Special Fund Management Research Appropriation Transfers for Health Department Grant Awards/Appro- priation Adjustment Order(AAO) ACTION REQUESTED OF B/E: The Board is requested to approve the following Federal fund and special fund appropriation grant fund transfers/AAO within the Health Department: $ 60,000.00 – From: Service 715 - Administration Federal Funds To: Service 305 - Healthy Homes $ 11,000.00 – From: Service 715 - Administration Special Funds To: Service 718 – Chronic Disease Prevention $ 100,000.00 - From: Service 715 – Administration Special Funds To: Service 316 – Youth Violence Prevention AMOUNT OF MONEY AND SOURCE: $ 60,000.00 - EPA Asthma Reduction Grant 4000-499513-3031-579200-404001 $ 11,000.00 - Cancer Coalition Grant 6000-619414-3041-688200-406001 $100,000.00 - Abell Foundation Safe Street Grant 6000-619514-3160-308600-406001 BACKGROUND/EXPLANATION: The Federal fund and special fund appropriation fund transfers are necessary to provide funding for the EPA Asthma Reduction, Cancer Coalition, and the Abell Foundation Safe Street grants. The Administration service within the Health Department has unallocated grant funding available to move into the Healthy 99 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 BBMR – cont’d Homes, Chronic Disease Prevention, and the Youth Violence Prevention services to support these grants. The unallocated grant appropriation was approved as part of the FY 14 Ordinance of Estimates. APPROVED FOR FUNDS BY FINANCE 100 AGENDA BOARD OF ESTIMATES 09/18/2013 PROPOSAL AND SPECIFICATIONS Department of Public Works/ 1. Bureau of Water & Wastewater – SC 912, Improvements of the Eastern Portion of the Low Level Sewershed BIDS TO BE RECV’D: 10/23/2013 BIDS TO BE OPENED: 10/23/2013 Department of Public Works/ 2. Bureau of Water & Wastewater – SC 913, Improvements to the Western Portion of the Sanitary Sewers in the Low Level Sewershed BIDS TO BE RECV’D: 10/30/2013 BIDS TO BE OPENED: 10/30/2013 3. Department of General Services - GS 13808, Library #28 Generator Access and Fueling BIDS TO BE RECV’D: 10/30/2013 BIDS TO BE OPENED: 10/30/2013 4. Department of Transportation - TR 05309, Reisterstown Road Streetscape from Northern Parkway to the City Line BIDS TO BE RECV’D: 10/23/2013 BIDS TO BE OPENED: 10/23/2013 12:00 NOON ANNOUNCEMENTS OF BIDS RECEIVED AND OPENING OF BIDS, AS SCHEDULED 101