Before a final decision is made to consolidate, close, or relocate for longer than 3 months any fire suppression company or unit, emergency medical care company or unit, or truck company or unit, the Chief must hold a public hearing in the community that will be impacted, to provide citizens with an opportunity to submit oral or written testimony or other information on the proposed closing. At least 2 weeks before the hearing, notice of the hearing must be:published in at least 2 newspapers of general circulation in the geographic area of the company or unit proposed for consolidation, relocation, or closing; posted on the websites of the City of Baltimore and the Baltimore City Fire Department; and posted prominently outside that unit or company. The sign is to be not less than 4 feet long and 3 feet wide with black lettering 2 inches high on a white background. The notice must include:a statement of the procedures that will be followed in making the final decision; and any time limits imposed on the submission of testimony or other information. Any final decision to consolidate, relocate, or close a company or unit must be:in writing; and accompanied by a statement of the factors considered in making the decision. Ord. 12-063