# Subtitle 5 – Municipal Uses

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## § 5-1 Tax to cover costs.

Balt., Md., Code art. 24, § 5-1 (2026)

A sufficient tax shall be annually levied and imposed for the payment of the expenses incurred in supplying water to any of the departments of the city government and all other uses ordered by the Mayor and City Council.

*History: Ord. 04-125*

*History: Ord 11-043*

*History: Ord. 23-072*

*History: Ord. 76-142*

## § 5-2 Public parks and squares.

Balt., Md., Code art. 24, § 5-2 (2026)

(a) The Department of Recreation and Parks shall pay for the water used in the public parks and squares, the charges to be at the rate or rates fixed by the Board of Estimates for water used by individuals, firms, and corporations where meters are installed.

(b) The Board of Estimates may, however, in its discretion, make an agreement with the said Department of Recreation and Parks for the payment of a certain amount each year in lieu of said charges.

*History: Ord. 04-125*

*History: Ord 11-043*

*History: Ord. 23-072*

*History: Ord. 76-142*