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Authorization to Sell City-Owned Land on West Saratoga Street

Original title: Sale of Property – Section of West Saratoga Street Bounded by Pearl Street, West Saratoga Street, and North Greene Street FOR the purpose of authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore to sell, at either public or private sale, all its interest in certain property no longer needed for public use known as the former bed of a 6 foot portion of West Saratoga Street bounded by Pearl Street, West Saratoga Street, and North Greene Street; and providing for a special effective date.

Record date · October 23, 2025

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What This Bill Does

This ordinance authorizes the City of Baltimore to sell a specific 6-foot portion of land formerly used as part of West Saratoga Street. The city has determined this property is no longer required for public use.

Why it matters

The city is officially clearing the way to transfer ownership of a specific parcel of land to a private or public buyer, removing it from the city's inventory.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Baltimore City Government

The city is authorized to divest itself of property and potentially generate revenue from the sale.

Directly affected

Adjacent Property Owners

Owners of property bordering the 6-foot strip may be impacted by the change in land ownership or potential future development.

Key Facts

The ordinance authorizes the sale of a 6-foot portion of the former bed of West Saratoga Street.
The property is bounded by Pearl Street, West Saratoga Street, and North Greene Street.
The city has officially declared this property as no longer needed for public use.
The Mayor and City Council are authorized to sell the property via either public or private sale.

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The ordinance includes a special effective date.
The ordinance is filed under number 25-0085 and is currently enacted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is buying this land?

The ordinance does not name a buyer; it grants the city authority to sell the land through either a public or process.

Why is the city selling this land?

The city has determined that this specific 6-foot portion of the former street bed is no longer needed for public use.

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Routine Surplus Property Disposal

The ordinance follows standard municipal procedures for disposing of 'no longer needed' infrastructure, indicating a routine cleanup of city-owned land assets.

Baltimore City Council

Connected Entities

West Saratoga Street, Baltimore City Council

locationWest Saratoga Street“The location of the property being sold.”Map →

OrganizationBaltimore City Council“The legislative body that enacted the ordinance.”Map →

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Controversy10
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