City Council Hearing: FY2027 PABC; May 29, 2026

The City Council hearing held on May 29, 2026, by the CharmTV Citizens' Hub focused on the Parking Authority of Baltimore City's FY2027 budget and operational updates. Executive Director Pete Little and his team presented key procurement and capital improvement initiatives, including the installation of new parking access and revenue control equipment across 12 city-owned garages, structural repairs at several garages, and the replacement of aging parking meters. The budget allocates $360,000 for electric vehicle charging stations in 10 garages, supplemented by state grants. Discussions also covered funding distinctions between parking management and parking enterprise funds, ongoing grant-dependent expansion of EV charging infrastructure, and efforts to transition residential permit parking areas to virtual permits to improve cost efficiency and enforcement. Council members expressed support for recent legislative changes benefiting disabled parking and emphasized the importance of sustainable funding and maintenance strategies for new infrastructure.