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<baltimore-city-law heading="§ 3-5 Subsequent rates.">
  <section prefix="§" num="3-5" heading="Subsequent rates.">
    <para num="(a)" heading="In general.">For all fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2017, the Board of Estimates, on the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the Director of Finance, may change the rates for the stormwater remediation fee.</para>
    <para num="(b)" heading="Standard.">The rates shall be based on the share of stormwater management services related to a property and provided by the City.</para>
    <para num="(c)" heading="Public notice.">At least 30 days before taking any action on the Directors’ recommendation, the Board of Estimates shall:<para num="(1)">publish notice of the recommendation;</para>
      <para num="(2)">send the recommendations to the members of the City Council; and</para>
      <para num="(3)">afford an opportunity for Councilmembers and the public to comment at a public hearing.</para>
    </para>
    <para num="(d)" heading="Adoption of rates.">After the notice and opportunity to comment, the Board of Estimates may:<para num="(1)">adopt or modify the Directors’ recommendation; and</para>
      <para num="(2)">set the rates accordingly.</para>
    </para>
    <annotation type="History">Ord. 13-143</annotation>
  </section>
</baltimore-city-law>
