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Maryland House Bill HB172

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107 HOUSE BILL 172
118 C9 5lr0146
129 (PRE–FILED) CF SB 188
1310 By: Chair, Environment and Transportation Committee (By Request –
1411 Departmental – Housing and Community Development)
1512 Requested: October 6, 2024
1613 Introduced and read first time: January 8, 2025
1714 Assigned to: Environment and Transportation
18-Committee Report: Favorable
19-House action: Adopted
20-Read second time: February 18, 2025
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22-CHAPTER ______
16+A BILL ENTITLED
2317
2418 AN ACT concerning 1
2519
2620 Community Health and Safety Works Grant Program and Fund – Alterations 2
2721
2822 FOR the purpose of altering the projects eligible for funding under the Community Health 3
2923 and Safety Works Grant Program; altering the applicants eligible to apply for 4
3024 funding for certain projects under the Program; altering requirements for projects to 5
3125 purchase or install license readers; repealing certain requirements for projects to 6
3226 purchase or install camera networks; repealing minimum and maximum grant 7
3327 amounts under the Program; expanding the authorized uses of the Community 8
3428 Health and Safety Works Grant Program Fund to include certain administrative and 9
3529 operating expenses of the Department of Housing and Community Development; and 10
3630 generally relating to the Community Health and Safety Works Grant Program and 11
3731 Fund. 12
3832
3933 BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, 13
4034 Article – Housing and Community Development 14
4135 Section 6–1301, 6–1304, and 6–1307 15
4236 Annotated Code of Maryland 16
4337 (2019 Replacement Volume and 2024 Supplement) 17
4438
4539 BY repealing 18
4640 Article – Housing and Community Development 19
4741 Section 6–1305 and 6–1306 20
48- Annotated Code of Maryland 21 2 HOUSE BILL 172
42+ Annotated Code of Maryland 21
43+ (2019 Replacement Volume and 2024 Supplement) 22
44+
45+ SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, 23
46+That the Laws of Maryland read as follows: 24
47+
48+Article – Housing and Community Development 25 2 HOUSE BILL 172
4949
5050
51- (2019 Replacement Volume and 2024 Supplement) 1
5251
53- SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, 2
54-That the Laws of Maryland read as follows: 3
52+6–1301. 1
5553
56-Article – Housing and Community Development 4
54+ (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. 2
5755
58-6–1301. 5
56+ (b) “Eligible project” means: 3
5957
60- (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. 6
58+ (1) [a facility and community improvement project] A COMMUNITY OR 4
59+BUSINESS DISTRICT IM PROVEMENT PROJECT as defined in § 6–1304 of this subtitle; 5
6160
62- (b) “Eligible project” means: 7
61+ (2) [a business district and neighborhood security project as defined in § 6
62+6–1305 of this subtitle; or 7
6363
64- (1) [a facility and community improvement project] A COMMUNITY OR 8
65-BUSINESS DISTRICT IM PROVEMENT PROJECT as defined in § 6–1304 of this subtitle; 9
64+ (3)] a community–centered crime and violence intervention and prevention 8
65+project as defined in [§ 6–1306] § 6–1304 of this subtitle; OR 9
6666
67- (2) [a business district and neighborhood security project as defined in § 10
68-6–1305 of this subtitle; or 11
67+ (3) ANY OTHER CATEGORY O F PROJECT IDENTIFIED BY THE 10
68+SECRETARY AS A RECOGN IZED CRIME PREVENTIO N STRATEGY DESIGNED TO 11
69+ADDRESS ENVIRONMENTA L, HEALTH, OR SAFETY CONCERNS I N COMMERCIAL , 12
70+PUBLIC, OR RESIDENTIAL AREAS . 13
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70- (3)] a community–centered crime and violence intervention and prevention 12
71-project as defined in [§ 6–1306] § 6–1304 of this subtitle; OR 13
72+ (c) “Program” means the Community Health and Safety Works Grant Program. 14
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73- (3) ANY OTHER CATEGORY O F PROJECT IDENTIFIED BY THE 14
74-SECRETARY AS A RECOGN IZED CRIME PREVENTIO N STRATEGY DESIGNED TO 15
75-ADDRESS ENVIRONMENTA L, HEALTH, OR SAFETY CONCERNS I N COMMERCIAL , 16
76-PUBLIC, OR RESIDENTIAL AREAS . 17
74+6–1304. 15
7775
78- (c) “Program” means the Community Health and Safety Works Grant Program. 18
76+ (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. 16
7977
80-6–1304. 19
78+ (2) “COMMUNITY–CENTERED CRIME AND V IOLENCE INTERVENTION 17
79+AND PREVENTION PROJE CT” MEANS A COMPREHENSIV E STRATEGY THAT 18
80+INTEGRATES PARTNERSH IPS AND COORDINATED ACTIVITIES THAT: 19
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82- (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. 20
82+ (I) DIRECTLY ENGAGE INDI VIDUALS WHO ARE AT R ISK OF 20
83+BECOMING INVOLVED WI TH OR AFFECTED BY VI OLENCE AND CRIME USI NG 21
84+EVIDENCE–BASED INTERVENTIONS ; AND 22
8385
84- (2) “COMMUNITY–CENTERED CRIME AND V IOLENCE INTERVEN TION 21
85-AND PREVENTION PROJE CT” MEANS A COMPREHENSIV E STRATEGY THAT 22
86-INTEGRATES PARTNERSH IPS AND COORDINATED ACTIVITIES THAT: 23
86+ (II) REDUCE CRIME AND DIS ORDER BY CAREFULLY E XAMINING 23
87+THE CHARACTERISTICS OF PROBLEMS IN NEIGH BORHOODS AND APPLYING 24
88+APPROPRIATE PROBLEM –SOLVING REMEDIES . 25
8789
88- (I) DIRECTLY ENGAGE INDI VIDUALS WHO ARE AT R ISK OF 24
89-BECOMING INVOLVED WI TH OR AFFECTED BY VI OLENCE AND CRIME USI NG 25
90-EVIDENCE–BASED INTERVENTIONS ; AND 26
90+ (3) (I) “COMMUNITY OR BUSINESS DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT 26
91+PROJECT” MEANS A PHYSICAL PRO JECT OR COMMUNITY SE RVICE THAT: 27
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92- (II) REDUCE CRIME AND DIS ORDER BY CAREFULLY E XAMINING 27
93-THE CHARACTERISTICS OF PROBLEMS IN NEIGH BORHOODS AND APPLYIN G 28
94-APPROPRIATE PROBLEM –SOLVING REMEDIES . 29
95- HOUSE BILL 172 3
93+ 1. MAKES A FACILITY , A COMMUNITY , A COMMUNITY 28
94+OPEN SPACE, A RESIDENTIAL STREET , OR A COMMERCIAL CORR IDOR SAFER FOR 29
95+COMMUNITY USE ; 30 HOUSE BILL 172 3
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9797
98- (3) (I) “COMMUNITY OR BUSINESS DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT 1
99-PROJECT” MEANS A PHYSICAL PROJECT OR COMMUNITY SERVICE TH AT: 2
10098
101- 1. MAKES A FACILITY , A COMMUNITY , A COMMUNITY 3
102-OPEN SPACE, A RESIDENTIAL STREET , OR A COMMERCIAL CORR IDOR SAFER FOR 4
103-COMMUNITY USE ; 5
99+ 2. SUPPORTS COMMUNITY –LED EFFORTS TO IMPRO VE 1
100+THE APPEARANCE OF A FACILITY, A COMMUNITY , A COMMUNITY OPEN SPA CE, A 2
101+RESIDENTIAL STREET , OR A COMMERCIAL CORR IDOR; 3
104102
105- 2. SUPPORTS COMMUNITY –LED EFFORTS TO IMPRO VE 6
106-THE APPEARANCE OF A FACILITY, A COMMUNITY , A COMMUNITY OPEN SPA CE, A 7
107-RESIDENTIAL STREET , OR A COMMERCIAL CORR IDOR; 8
103+ 3. ELIMINATES PREDATORY OR UNHEALTHY 4
104+PRACTICES, SUCH AS ILLEGAL DUMP ING, LITTERING, OR ENVIRONMENTAL OR 5
105+TRAFFIC HAZARDS ; OR 6
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109- 3. ELIMINATES PREDATORY OR UNHEALTHY 9
110-PRACTICES, SUCH AS ILLEGAL DUMP ING, LITTERING, OR ENVIRONMENTAL OR 10
111-TRAFFIC HAZARDS ; OR 11
107+ 4. MITIGATES THE URBAN HEAT ISLAND EFFECT A ND 7
108+OTHER CONDITIONS REL ATED TO CLIMATE CHAN GE. 8
112109
113- 4. MITIGATES THE URBAN HEAT ISLAND EFFECT AND 12
114-OTHER CONDITIONS REL ATED TO CLIMATE CHAN GE. 13
110+ (II) “COMMUNITY OR BUSINESS DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT 9
111+PROJECT” INCLUDES THE PURCHASE OR INSTA LLATION OF: 10
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116- (II) “COMMUNITY OR BUSINESS DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT 14
117-PROJECT” INCLUDES THE PURCHAS E OR INSTALLATION OF : 15
113+ 1. SECURITY CAMERAS , LICENSE READERS , OR 11
114+ADEQUATE LIGHTING FO R OUTDOOR SPACES AND COMMON AREAS ; 12
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119- 1. SECURITY CAMERAS , LICENSE READERS , OR 16
120-ADEQUATE LIGHTING FO R OUTDOOR SPACES AND COMMON AREAS; 17
116+ 2. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTU RAL DESIGN FEATURES , 13
117+INCLUDING SIGNS , GARDENS, PAVING TREATMENTS , PLANTINGS, OR OTHER 14
118+UPGRADES TO PUBLIC SPACES ; 15
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122- 2. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTU RAL DESIGN FEATURES , 18
123-INCLUDING SIGNS , GARDENS, PAVING TREATMENTS , PLANTINGS, OR OTHER 19
124-UPGRADES TO PUBLIC S PACES; 20
120+ 3. CONTRACTED LAND ENHA NCEMENT OR 16
121+GROUNDSKEEPING SERVI CES TO MAINTAIN OR C LEAN OPEN SPACES ; 17
125122
126- 3. CONTRACTED LAND ENHA NCEMENT OR 21
127-GROUNDSKEEPING SERVI CES TO MAINTAIN OR C LEAN OPEN SPACES ; 22
123+ 4. CONTRACTED CLEANING OR LANDSCAPING SERVI CES 18
124+OR EQUIPMENT TO MAIN TAIN OR CLEAN OPEN S PACES; 19
128125
129- 4. CONTRACTED CLEANING OR LANDSCAPING SERVICES 23
130-OR EQUIPMENT TO MAIN TAIN OR CLEAN OPEN S PACES; 24
126+ 5. CONTRACTED LOCAL PRI VATE SECURITY SERVICES 20
127+OR SIMILAR COMMUNITY –BASED PROGRAMS WITH A SPECIFIC EMPHASIS ON 21
128+DE–ESCALATION AND RELAT IONSHIP BUILDING ; AND 22
131129
132- 5. CONTRACTED LOCAL PRI VATE SECURITY SERVIC ES 25
133-OR SIMILAR COMMUNITY –BASED PROGRAMS WITH A SPECIFIC EMPHASIS ON 26
134-DE–ESCALATION AND RELAT IONSHIP BUILDING ; AND 27
130+ 6. TRAFFIC CALMING MEAS URES THAT INCREASE 23
131+PEDESTRIAN SAFETY . 24
135132
136- 6. TRAFFIC CALMING MEAS URES THAT INCREASE 28
137-PEDESTRIAN SAFETY . 29
133+ [(2)] (4) “Eligible applicant” means: 25
138134
139- [(2)] (4) “Eligible applicant” means: 30
135+ (I) a tax–exempt nonprofit organization; 26
136+
137+ (II) A GOVERNMENTAL UNIT OF A POLITICAL SUBDI VISION; OR 27
138+
139+ (III) AN INSTITUTION OF HI GHER EDUCATION IN 28
140+COLLABORATION WITH A LOCAL NEIGHBORHOOD A SSOCIATION. 29
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142143
143- (I) a tax–exempt nonprofit organization; 1
144+ [(3) (i) “Facility and community improvement project” means a physical 1
145+project or a community service that: 2
144146
145- (II) A GOVERNMENTAL UNIT OF A POLITICAL SUBDI VISION; OR 2
147+ 1. makes a facility or a community–managed open space 3
148+safer for residents and visitors; 4
146149
147- (III) AN INSTITUTION OF HI GHER EDUCATION IN 3
148-COLLABORATION WITH A LOCAL NEIGHBORHOOD A SSOCIATION. 4
150+ 2. encourages the authorized uses of a facility or a 5
151+community–managed open space by individuals; or 6
149152
150- [(3) (i) “Facility and community improvement project” means a physical 5
151-project or a community service that: 6
153+ 3. supports community–led efforts to improve the 7
154+appearance of a facility or a community–managed open space. 8
152155
153- 1. makes a facility or a community–managed open space 7
154-safer for residents and visitors; 8
156+ (ii) “Facility and community improvement project” includes: 9
155157
156- 2. encourages the authorized uses of a facility or a 9
157-community–managed open space by individuals; or 10
158+ 1. the purchase or installation of: 10
158159
159- 3. supports community–led efforts to improve the 11
160-appearance of a facility or a community–managed open space. 12
160+ A. equipment that increases the visibility of vulnerable 11
161+spaces, including surveillance tools or adequate lighting for exterior doors, common areas, 12
162+or hallways; or 13
161163
162- (ii) “Facility and community improvement project” includes: 13
164+ B. landscape architectural design features, including signs, 14
165+gardens, paving treatments, plantings, or other upgrades to public spaces; 15
163166
164- 1. the purchase or installation of: 14
167+ 2. efforts to: 16
165168
166- A. equipment that increases the visibility of vulnerable 15
167-spaces, including surveillance tools or adequate lighting for exterior doors, common areas, 16
168-or hallways; or 17
169+ A. improve sight lines within, increase visitation to, or clean 17
170+public spaces; or 18
169171
170- B. landscape architectural design features, including signs, 18
171-gardens, paving treatments, plantings, or other upgrades to public spaces; 19
172+ B. integrate landscape architectural design features into a 19
173+facility or a community–managed open space in a manner that connects adjacent 20
174+neighborhoods for various users while distancing the users from private areas; 21
172175
173- 2. efforts to: 20
176+ 3. timely removal of graffiti and use of graffiti resistance 22
177+practices in collaboration with a person who specializes in the area of graffiti removal 23
178+services to present a vibrant, maintained space; and 24
174179
175- A. improve sight lines within, increase visitation to, or clean 21
176-public spaces; or 22
180+ 4. contracted land enhancement or groundskeeping services 25
181+to maintain or clean open spaces and functional surfaces.] 26
177182
178- B. integrate landscape architectural design features into a 23
179-facility or a community–managed open space in a manner that connects adjacent 24
180-neighborhoods for various users while distancing the users from private areas; 25
183+ (b) An eligible applicant may apply for a grant under the Program for [a facility 27
184+and community]: 28
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182- 3. timely removal of graffiti and use of graffiti resistance 26
183-practices in collaboration with a person who specializes in the area of graffiti removal 27
184-services to present a vibrant, maintained space; and 28
186+ (1) A COMMUNITY OR BUSIN ESS DISTRICT improvement project; 29
185187
186- 4. contracted land enhancement or groundskeeping services 29
187-to maintain or clean open spaces and functional surfaces.] 30
188- HOUSE BILL 172 5
188+ (2) A COMMUNITY –CENTERED CRIME AND V IOLENCE INTERVENTION 30
189+AND PREVENTION PROJE CT; OR 31 HOUSE BILL 172 5
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191- (b) An eligible applicant may apply for a grant under the Program for [a facility 1
192-and community]: 2
193192
194- (1) A COMMUNITY OR BUSIN ESS DISTRICT improvement project; 3
193+ (3) ANY OTHER ELIGIBLE P ROJECT. 1
195194
196- (2) A COMMUNITY –CENTERED CRIME AND V IOLENCE INTERVENTION 4
197-AND PREVENTION PROJECT; OR 5
195+ (c) If an eligible applicant submits an application for a grant under the Program 2
196+for a [facility and community improvement] project to purchase or install [a network of 3
197+cameras or] license readers, the eligible applicant shall include with the application[: 4
198198
199- (3) ANY OTHER ELIGIBLE P ROJECT. 6
199+ (1) a monitoring plan; 5
200200
201- (c) If an eligible applicant submits an application for a grant under the Program 7
202-for a [facility and community improvement] project to purchase or install [a network of 8
203-cameras or] license readers, the eligible applicant shall include with the application[: 9
201+ (2)] evidence of a partnership with law enforcement[, the governmental 6
202+unit responsible for traffic enforcement for the political subdivision,] and any other relevant 7
203+public agencies[; and 8
204204
205- (1) a monitoring plan; 10
205+ (3) a list of possible locations of cameras and license readers and a plan for 9
206+providing notice of locations to property owners]. 10
206207
207- (2)] evidence of a partnership with law enforcement[, the governmental 11
208-unit responsible for traffic enforcement for the political subdivision,] and any other relevant 12
209-public agencies[; and 13
208+ (d) The Department may award an eligible applicant who submits a complete 11
209+application for financial assistance under the Program for [a facility and community 12
210+improvement] AN ELIGIBLE project a grant IN AN AMOUNT DETERMI NED BY THE 13
211+DEPARTMENT [that: 14
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211- (3) a list of possible locations of cameras and license readers and a plan for 14
212-providing notice of locations to property owners]. 15
213+ (1) is at least $25,000; and 15
213214
214- (d) The Department may award an eligible applicant who submits a complete 16
215-application for financial assistance under the Program for [a facility and community 17
216-improvement] AN ELIGIBLE project a grant IN AN AMOUNT DETERMI NED BY THE 18
217-DEPARTMENT [that: 19
215+ (2) does not exceed $50,000]. 16
218216
219- (1) is at least $25,000; and 20
217+[6–1305. 17
220218
221- (2) does not exceed $50,000]. 21
219+ (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. 18
222220
223-[6–1305. 22
221+ (2) (i) “Business district and neighborhood security project” means a 19
222+comprehensive plan for enhancing the visual perception of safety along commercial 20
223+corridors and adjacent areas. 21
224224
225- (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. 23
225+ (ii) “Business district and neighborhood security project” includes: 22
226226
227- (2) (i) “Business district and neighborhood security project” means a 24
228-comprehensive plan for enhancing the visual perception of safety along commercial 25
229-corridors and adjacent areas. 26
227+ 1. the purchase or installation of: 23
230228
231- (ii) “Business district and neighborhood security project” includes: 27
229+ A. equipment that increases the visibility of vulnerable 24
230+spaces, including surveillance tools, adequate lighting for exterior doors, common areas, or 25
231+hallways, or pedestrian–scale street lighting in high–pedestrian–traffic areas; 26
232232
233- 1. the purchase or installation of: 28
233+ B. vehicle or pedestrian control devices; 27
234+
235+ C. equipment to lock or conceal dumpsters from public 28
236+access; or 29
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236239
237- A. equipment that increases the visibility of vulnerable 1
238-spaces, including surveillance tools, adequate lighting for exterior doors, common areas, or 2
239-hallways, or pedestrian–scale street lighting in high–pedestrian–traffic areas; 3
240+ D. signs, gardens, litter removal equipment, plantings, or 1
241+other upgrades to public spaces; 2
240242
241- B. vehicle or pedestrian control devices; 4
243+ 2. efforts to: 3
242244
243- C. equipment to lock or conceal dumpsters from public 5
244-access; or 6
245+ A. take into account the needs of neighborhoods in the 4
246+surrounding area to improve accessibility for all users, in compliance with Americans with 5
247+Disabilities Act standards; or 6
245248
246- D. signs, gardens, litter removal equipment, plantings, or 7
247-other upgrades to public spaces; 8
249+ B. increase citizen and merchant stewardship through 7
250+organizing, education, and outreach activities that seek to engage residents and other 8
251+community stakeholders to actively participate in the upkeep and improvement of 9
252+residential areas and public spaces; 10
248253
249- 2. efforts to: 9
254+ 3. contracted cleaning or landscaping services to maintain or 11
255+clean improved open spaces; 12
250256
251- A. take into account the needs of neighborhoods in the 10
252-surrounding area to improve accessibility for all users, in compliance with Americans with 11
253-Disabilities Act standards; or 12
257+ 4. contracted local private security services or similar 13
258+community–based programs with a specific emphasis on de–escalation and relationship 14
259+building; and 15
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255- B. increase citizen and merchant stewardship through 13
256-organizing, education, and outreach activities that seek to engage residents and other 14
257-community stakeholders to actively participate in the upkeep and improvement of 15
258-residential areas and public spaces; 16
261+ 5. other efforts consistent with subparagraph (i) of this 16
262+paragraph. 17
259263
260- 3. contracted cleaning or landscaping services to maintain or 17
261-clean improved open spaces; 18
264+ (3) “Eligible applicant” means: 18
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263- 4. contracted local private security services or similar 19
264-community–based programs with a specific emphasis on de–escalation and relationship 20
265-building; and 21
266+ (i) a tax–exempt nonprofit organization; 19
266267
267- 5. other efforts consistent with subparagraph (i) of this 22
268-paragraph. 23
268+ (ii) a governmental unit for a political subdivision; or 20
269269
270- (3) “Eligible applicant” means: 24
270+ (iii) an institution of higher education in collaboration with a local 21
271+neighborhood association. 22
271272
272- (i) a tax–exempt nonprofit organization; 25
273+ (b) An eligible applicant may apply for a grant under the Program for a business 23
274+district and neighborhood security project. 24
273275
274- (ii) a governmental unit for a political subdivision; or 26
276+ (c) If an eligible applicant submits an application for a grant under the Program 25
277+for a business district and neighborhood security project to purchase or install a network 26
278+of cameras or license readers, the eligible applicant shall include with the application: 27
275279
276- (iii) an institution of higher education in collaboration with a local 27
277-neighborhood association. 28
280+ (1) a monitoring plan; and 28
278281
279- (b) An eligible applicant may apply for a grant under the Program for a business 29
280-district and neighborhood security project. 30
282+ (2) evidence of a partnership with law enforcement, the governmental unit 29
283+responsible for traffic enforcement for the political subdivision, and any other relevant 30
284+public agencies. 31
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284- (c) If an eligible applicant submits an application for a grant under the Program 1
285-for a business district and neighborhood security project to purchase or install a network 2
286-of cameras or license readers, the eligible applicant shall include with the application: 3
288+ (d) The Department may award an eligible applicant who submits a complete 1
289+application for financial assistance under the Program for a business district and 2
290+neighborhood security project a grant that: 3
287291
288- (1) a monitoring plan; and 4
292+ (1) is at least $75,000; and 4
289293
290- (2) evidence of a partnership with law enforcement, the governmental unit 5
291-responsible for traffic enforcement for the political subdivision, and any other relevant 6
292-public agencies. 7
294+ (2) does not exceed $150,000.] 5
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294- (d) The Department may award an eligible applicant who submits a complete 8
295-application for financial assistance under the Program for a business district and 9
296-neighborhood security project a grant that: 10
296+[6–1306. 6
297297
298- (1) is at least $75,000; and 11
298+ (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. 7
299299
300- (2) does not exceed $150,000.] 12
300+ (2) “Community–centered crime and violence intervention and prevention 8
301+project” means a comprehensive strategy that integrates partnerships and coordinated 9
302+activities that: 10
301303
302-[6–1306. 13
304+ (i) directly engage individuals who are at risk of becoming involved 11
305+with or affected by violence and crime using evidence–based interventions; and 12
303306
304- (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. 14
307+ (ii) reduce crime and disorder by carefully examining the 13
308+characteristics of problems in neighborhoods and applying appropriate problem–solving 14
309+remedies. 15
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306- (2) “Community–centered crime and violence intervention and prevention 15
307-project” means a comprehensive strategy that integrates partnerships and coordinated 16
308-activities that: 17
311+ (3) “Eligible applicant” means a tax–exempt nonprofit organization. 16
309312
310- (i) directly engage individuals who are at risk of becoming involved 18
311-with or affected by violence and crime using evidence–based interventions; and 19
313+ (b) An eligible applicant may apply for a grant under the Program for a 17
314+community–centered crime and violence intervention and prevention project. 18
312315
313- (ii) reduce crime and disorder by carefully examining the 20
314-characteristics of problems in neighborhoods and applying appropriate problem–solving 21
315-remedies. 22
316+ (c) The Department may award an eligible applicant who submits a complete 19
317+application for financial assistance under the Program for a community–centered crime 20
318+and violence intervention and prevention project a grant that does not exceed $250,000.] 21
316319
317- (3) “Eligible applicant” means a tax–exempt nonprofit organization. 23
320+[6–1307.] 6–1305. 22
318321
319- (b) An eligible applicant may apply for a grant under the Program for a 24
320-community–centered crime and violence intervention and prevention project. 25
322+ (a) In this section, “Fund” means the Community Health and Safety Works Grant 23
323+Program Fund. 24
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322- (c) The Department may award an eligible applicant who submits a complete 26
323-application for financial assistance under the Program for a community–centered crime 27
324-and violence intervention and prevention project a grant that does not exceed $250,000.] 28
325+ (b) There is a Community Health and Safety Works Grant Program Fund. 25
325326
326-[6–1307.] 6–1305. 29
327+ (c) The purpose of the Fund is to provide financial assistance in the form of grants 26
328+under the provisions of the Program for eligible projects. 27
327329
328- (a) In this section, “Fund” means the Community Health and Safety Works Grant 30
329-Program Fund. 31
330+ (d) The Department shall administer the Fund. 28
331+
332+ (e) (1) The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of 29
333+the State Finance and Procurement Article. 30
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332336
333- (b) There is a Community Health and Safety Works Grant Program Fund. 1
337+ (2) The State Treasurer shall hold the Fund separately, and the 1
338+Comptroller shall account for the Fund. 2
334339
335- (c) The purpose of the Fund is to provide financial assistance in the form of grants 2
336-under the provisions of the Program for eligible projects. 3
340+ (f) The Fund consists of: 3
337341
338- (d) The Department shall administer the Fund. 4
342+ (1) money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund; 4
339343
340- (e) (1) The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of 5
341-the State Finance and Procurement Article. 6
344+ (2) earnings from the investment of money in the Fund; 5
342345
343- (2) The State Treasurer shall hold the Fund separately, and the 7
344-Comptroller shall account for the Fund. 8
346+ (3) interest earnings of the Fund; and 6
345347
346- (f) The Fund consists of: 9
348+ (4) any other money from any other source accepted for the benefit of the 7
349+Fund. 8
347350
348- (1) money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund; 10
351+ (g) The Fund may be used only [for providing financial assistance in the form of 9
352+grants under the Program]: 10
349353
350- (2) earnings from the investment of money in the Fund; 11
354+ (1) TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE FO RM OF GRANTS 11
355+UNDER THE PROGRAM TO ELIGIBLE A PPLICANTS; AND 12
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352- (3) interest earnings of the Fund; and 12
357+ (2) FOR ADMINISTRATIVE A ND OPERATING EXPENSE S OF THE 13
358+DEPARTMENT IN CARRYING OUT THE PROGRAM. 14
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354- (4) any other money from any other source accepted for the benefit of the 13
355-Fund. 14
360+ (h) (1) The State Treasurer shall invest the money of the Fund in the same 15
361+manner as other State money may be invested. 16
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357- (g) The Fund may be used only [for providing financial assistance in the form of 15
358-grants under the Program]: 16
363+ (2) Any interest earnings of the Fund shall be credited to the Fund. 17
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360- (1) TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE FO RM OF GRANTS 17
361-UNDER THE PROGRAM TO ELIGIBLE A PPLICANTS; AND 18
365+ (i) Expenditures from the Fund may be made only in accordance with the State 18
366+budget. 19
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363- (2) FOR ADMINIS TRATIVE AND OPERATIN G EXPENSES OF THE 19
364-DEPARTMENT IN CARRYIN G OUT THE PROGRAM. 20
365-
366- (h) (1) The State Treasurer shall invest the money of the Fund in the same 21
367-manner as other State money may be invested. 22
368-
369- (2) Any interest earnings of the Fund shall be credited to the Fund. 23
370-
371- (i) Expenditures from the Fund may be made only in accordance with the State 24
372-budget. 25
373-
374- SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect July 26
375-1, 2025. 27
368+ SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect July 20
369+1, 2025. 21
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