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Final Task Force Recommendation

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BOARD INFORMATION

The Baltimore Regional Water Governance Task Force was established under state law to make recommendations to modernize the governance of the Baltimore region’s water and wastewater utilities to help ensure residents efficiently, equitably and sustainably receive high-quality services.

Currently, residents of both Baltimore City and Baltimore County jurisdictions are served by water and wastewater systems under an agreement that dates back to 1972. Today, the regional drinking water and wastewater systems, owned and operated primarily by Baltimore City, now serve as many as 1.8 million residents across Baltimore City, Baltimore County and other surrounding jurisdictions.

Due to this regional population growth and the growing complexity of the utilities, City and County officials jointly-related a comprehensive review of the shared water and wastewater systems in 2021.

For any questions about attending or watching meetings, specific agenda items, or general feedback for the Task Force, please email: WaterGovernance@BaltimoreCity.gov.

DUTIES

The Baltimore Regional Water Governance Task Force will:

• Review the findings of two specified tasks of the Water/Sewer Services Comprehensive Business Process Review for Baltimore City and Baltimore County as finalized in July 2021, and other existing regional water and wastewater governance models.
• Assess alternative governance structures for the Baltimore region’s water and wastewater utility.
• Analyze the fiscal implications and efficiencies of each alternative governance structure, including estimated short- and long-term costs, 10-year historical costs that both jurisdictions have paid to the utility and cost. savings.
• Recommend the governance model best suited for water and wastewater systems in the Baltimore region, and the necessary legislation and funding to establish the recommended model.
• Issue a final report to the Mayor of Baltimore City, the County Executive of Baltimore County, the Governor and the General Assembly, no later than January 30, 2024.

MEMBERSHIP

TIMELINE

The Task Force is currently expected to hold four public meetings:

• September through November—Public Meetings Held
• December—Draft Report Issued for Public Comment Period
• January 2024—Public Comment Period Closes
• January 30, 2024—Final Report on Findings and Recommendations Issued

MEETINGS

Meetings	Presentations	Videos	Meeting Notes
Task Force Meeting #1 Existing Organization & Agreements September 13, 2023 – 6PM – 9PM Randallstown Community Center 3505 Resource Drive Randallstown, MD 21133	Meeting 1 Presentation	Watch Meeting 1	Meeting 1 Notes
Task Force Meeting #2: Governance Models October 4, 2023 – 6PM – 9PM Middle Branch Wellness Center 201 Reedbird Ave. Baltimore, MD 21225	Meeting 2 Presentation Meeting 2 Public Meeting Notice	Watch Meeting 2	Meeting 2 Notes Utilities Example Table
Task Force Meeting #3: Governance Models & Preliminary Fiscal Analysis October 18, 2023 – 6PM – 9PM CCBC Essex Campus  7201 Rossville Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21237	Meeting 3 Public Meeting Notice Meeting 3 Presentation Venue Map	Watch Meeting 3	Meeting 3 Notes
Task Force Meeting #4: Final Fiscal Analysis November 1, 2023 – 6PM – 9PM Mount Pleasant Community Church 6000 Radecke Avenue Baltimore, MD 21206	Meeting 4 Presentation Meeting 4 Public Meeting Notice	Watch Meeting 4	Meeting 4 Notes
Task Force Meeting #5: Summary & Recommendation November 16, 2023 - Virtual/Online - 6PM - 9PM	Meeting 5 Presentation Follow Up from Previous Meeting Meeting 5 Public Meeting Notice	Watch Meeting 5	Meeting 5 Notes Draft Consultant Report
Task Force Meeting #6: Draft Report Review Meeting January 8, 2024 - Virtual/Online - 6PM - 9PM Join Meeting	Meeting 6 Presentation   Meeting 6 Public Meeting Notice	Watch Meeting 6	Meeting 6 Notes Draft Task Force Recommendation
Task Force Meeting #7: Final Recommendation Report January 25, 2024 - Virtual/Online - 6PM - 9PM Join Meeting	Meeting 7 Public Meeting Notice	Watch Meeting 7	Meeting 7 Notes Proposed Revisions to Draft Task Force Recommendation

Livestream:
BRWGT YouTube Channel

County Website:
Baltimore Regional Water Governance Task Force - Baltimore County (baltimorecountymd.gov)

Baltimore City Email: 
WaterGovernance@BaltimoreCity.gov