# City Council Hearing: Housing & Economic Development Committee; October 27, 2026

The Baltimore City Council Housing & Economic Development Committee met on October 27, 2026, to consider City Council Bill 260246, renewing the York Road Corridor Business Improvement District (BID) and its Management Authority. Sponsor Councilman Mark Conway and Executive Director Andrew Schuster described the BID’s corridor maintenance, landscaping, beautification, cleaning, business support, and redevelopment work. Schuster said renewal through 2031 would provide continuity to maintain services and attract investment. The Department of Finance did not oppose the bill, and the Law Department approved it for form and legal sufficiency.

Committee members raised concerns about delayed or unexpected BID special-tax bills, including past-year charges that may become liens and put properties at risk of tax sale, and asked Finance to clarify billing, collection, and disbursement schedules. Finance did not have answers at the hearing and said it would check and follow up. A motion to approve the legislation was moved by Councilman Glover, seconded by Councilmember Ramos, and approved. No contract awards, vendor selections, or other procurement actions were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 27, 2026

### Sources
- [City Council Hearing: Housing & Economic Development Committee; October 27, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvrg_regrvs) - CharmTV Citizens' Hub