HARRY HUGHES, Governor

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and such other reports and plans as relate to the activities
of The Council as authorized by this article to the Governor
and General Assembly of Maryland and to each member of The
Council.

(6) To undertake studies, collect data, develop
additional plans and programs and engage in such other
activities as The Council finds necessary or desirable for
the solution of problems affecting more than one unit of
government within the area.

Article 81 - Revenue and Taxes

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(o) Real property located in urban renewal areas
acquired and disposed of by the Mayor and City Council of
Baltimore pursuant to Article II (15) of the Baltimore City
charter (1964 revision) owned by any person, firm or
corporation engaged in the construction and operation of
housing structures or projects substantially constructed or
rehabilitated after July 1, 1973, where such structures and
facilities are governmentally controlled as to rents,
charges, rate of return and/or methods of operation so as to
operate on a nonprofit or limited distribution basis may be
subject to exemption from Baltimore City taxes upon the
entry of the board of estimates of Baltimore City and the
eligible person, firm or corporation into an agreement for
the payment of a negotiated sum or sums in lieu of all
Baltimore City taxes upon such property. Any structure or
project as aforesaid may contain nondwelling commercial and
community facilities (including but not limited to dining
halls, community rooms, infirmaries and other service
facilities to serve its occupants and the surrounding
neighborhood) without affecting the power of the board of
estimates of Baltimore City to approve the exemption above
mentioned, provided the structure or project remains
predominantly residential.

The properties to which this subsection (o) applies are
those in approved urban renewal projects, except that this
subsection does not apply to properties in the Madison Park
North, Madison Park South, and Mount Vernon projects.

The effect and operation of agreements entered into
under this subsection during the prior year shall be
reported annually, SUBJECT TO ARTICLE 40, § 51 OF THE CODE,
to the General Assembly of Maryland by February 1 of the
next year.

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No such allowed claim for refund shall be paid until
all other State, county or municipal taxes, fees, or
charges, as the case may be, due by the person entitled to