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City Hall

Welcome!

Government at your service, online 24 hours a day.

 

Information about the Mayor and City Council, boards and comissions, public meetings, and the budget can be found here.  Find out about city programs,  make an online payment, and more. 

 

 

 

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Downtown Cumberland

Welcome!

Cumberland has the resources you need for your business to be successful.  The region offers a growing and skilled workforce, easy access to clients and customers, and state-of-the-art technology. 

The city has a wealth of programs to assist businesses large and small.  Here, you can find out about doing business with the city, grants, and funding opportunities, zoning, and more.

 

 

 

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City Hall flag with cherry blossoms in foreground

Welcome!

Through its various departments, the City of Cumberland offers a wide array of resources, services, and programs to its residents.  Use the links to find more information for residents.

 

 

 

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Downtown Cumberland - Wishing you were here?

Welcome!

 

Tree-lined streets, small town ambiance and an arts community that will surprise you, tucked away in the Maryland mountains. 

 

If quality of life is important to you, your family, your business, your lifestyle - then take the time to discover Cumberland.  You'll come for a visit, but stay for a lifetime.

 

 

 

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 Council Member Contact Information / Scheduled Meeting Dates

     

The Cumberland Mayor and City Council meet bi-weekly on Tuesday evenings beginning at 6:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, located at 57 North Liberty Street.  

Time is allocated for the public to address the Mayor and City Council at the end of the meeting and is limited to five minutes per individual.  You may also request to be placed on the formal agenda by contacting the City Administrator's office at 301-759-6424. 

 

Members of Council:

 

Mayor Lee N. Fiedler

Phone:  301-759-6414

Email:  lfiedler@allconet.org

 

 

Councilman Floyd S. "Pete" Elliott

Phone: 301-759-6420

Email: felliott@allconet.org

 

 

Councilman Brian K. Grim

Phone: 301-759-6421

Email: bgrim@allconet.org

 

  

Councilman Harold L. Hendershot, Jr.

Phone: 301-759-6416

Email: HHendersho@allconet.org

 

 

Councilwoman Mary Beth Pirolozzi

Phone: 301-759-6417

Email: MBPirolozzi@allconet.org  

 

 


 

Public Meeting Schedule

All meetings begin at 6:15 p.m.  Agendas for the Public Meetings may be viewed on-line beginning the Saturday prior to the Tuesday meeting date.       

  • March 2, 2010
  • March 16, 2010
  • March 30, 2010
  • April 13, 2010
  • April 27, 2010
  • May 11, 2010
  • May 25, 2010
  • June 8, 2010
  • June 22, 2010

 

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Cumberland

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State Government Links

 

 

  • Maryland's Electronic Capital
  • Maryland's Senators and Members of Congress
  • Maryland Business Information Network
  • Maryland Manual Online: A Guide to Maryland Government
  • Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration
  • Maryland Municipal League
  • SAILOR, Maryland's Online Public Information Network
  • Maryland Public Television
  • Maryland State Archives
  • Maryland State Parks and Forests
  • State of Maryland  Department of Assessments & Taxation
  • Maryland Register of Wills

    Federal Government Links
     
  • The White House
  • The U.S. House of Representatives
  • The U.S. Senate
  • The Supreme Court
  • The Constitution of the United States
  • The Library of Congress

     

     

     

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    Cumberland, Maryland -
    The Location You Want

    In today’s world, containing costs while growing your business can mean the difference between success or failure. And in today’s market, cost containment can be a challenge for the most savvy management team.

    Easy access to clients and customers is a must. But so is an affordable location.
    If you're facing the daunting challenge of finding both access and affordability, you can end your search now. In Cumberland, Maryland, you have both.
     

    Quality Of Life For You,
    Your Family And Your Employees

    Safe streets, quiet tree-lined neighborhoods, good schools - all things you want for your family. In Cumberland, you have them and more, just a few minutes from where you work. No commute to speak of. The convenience of living where you work gives you more time with your family, and more time to grow your business.

     

    Doing Business The Easy Way
    Like most other cities today, Cumberland has a host of Internet servers to choose from when setting up home or office.  Local companies benefit from a mid-Atlantic fiber optic network that provides state-of-the-art, high speed Internet access and transmissions. 
     

     The Other Good News
    Cumberland is also a designated HUB Zone which means that businesses locating in town are given preferential treatment in bidding on contracts for work with the federal government.
     

    Need Some Incentive?
    When it comes to recruitment, Cumberland and Allegany County are serious about wanting your business.  Large or small, the City has a variety of incentives that can help your business locate here. Cumberland is part of the largest Enterprise Zone in the State of Maryland.  Historic Tax Credits and a Lenders Loan Pool make locating in the Central Business District very appealing. From One Maryland, to Micro-enterprise Programs, to a Business Resource Center, Cumberland has the resources your business needs to be successful. For more information about these and other Business Development Incentives, please contact the City's Economic Development Office located at 113 Baltimore Street in the Business Resource Center at (301) 722-4156 or e-mail discovercumberland@allconet.org

     

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    Due Date

    Project

     

    August 4, 2010 Cavanaugh Ball Field Renovations Notice to Bidders
    Bid Opening
    Bid Award

     

     

    June 16, 2010

     

    Property and Casualty Insurance

    Notice to Bidders

    Bid Packet

    Bid Results

     June 16, 2010  Custodial Bids

     

    Notice to Bidders

    Bid Packet

    Bid Opening Results

     

    June 9, 2010 Police Duty Gear

     

    Notice to Bidders

    Bid Packet
    Bid Opening

     

    June 2, 2010 Cedar Street CSO Improvements - Engineering Services

     

    Notice to Bidders
    Bidders List
    Bid Opening
    Bid Award

    May 19, 2010 Lake Koon Accessible Fishing Pier/Small Craft Boarding Dock and Other Improvement - Engineering Services

     

    Notice to Bidders
    Bidders List
    Bid Opening
    Bid Award

    May 26, 2010 Henderson Avenue Improvements

     

    Notice to Bidders
    Bidders List
    Bid Opening
    Bid Award

     
    January 20, 2010 Washington St. Improvements - Greene St, to Allegany St.

     

    Notice to Bidders
    Bidders List
    Bid Opening
    Bid Award

     

     
    November 4, 2009 Fall 2009 Street Tree Project

     

    Notice to Bidders
    Addendum 1
    Addendum 2
    Bid Opening
    Bid Award

     

     
    September 9, 2009 Evitts Creek CSO Upgrades Phase 1A
    Force Main and Gravity Sewer

     

    Bid Detail
    Bidders List
    Addendum #1
    Addendum #2
    Addendum #3
    Addendum #4
    Bid Opening
    Bid Award

    July 30,2009

    Henderson Ave Improvements - Engineering Services

    City Project 11-09-M

     
     

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    Questions or need assistance?  wifitech@conxx.net

     

     

     

     

    Commonly asked Cumberland Wi-Fi Questions:



    Is Cumberland Wi-Fi Free?
    Cumberland Wi-Fi is a paid service, but visitors can try out the network for 15 (fifteen)
    minutes. The services are available for daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly
    access. Services are also available through participating ISP’s. For fully supported
    technical support you can contact a local ISP for terms and conditions.
     

    When will you start charging for Cumberland Wi-Fi?
    The system started charging for services on November 25, 2009.
     

    Have there been changes to logon to Cumberland Wi-Fi?
    Yes. There is a new landing page for Cumberland Wi-Fi. All paid users are now required
    to have an account to logon to the Wi-Fi Network. The current access allows users to
    logon based on the services they have purchased.
     

    I am a paid user having issues logging on.
    Make sure your account and password are valid. In many cases this may be due to your
    account having expired. We recommend you look at the status of your account and
    determine if this is the case. For paid users email support is available at
    cumberlandwifi@conxx.net.

    What is the performance on the Wi-Fi?
    The network is configured to allow a maximum 1Mbps upload and download speeds.

    How can I improve my Wi-Fi signal?
    There are four options for improving the signal range of a wireless laptop:
    1. Use a USB wireless network adapter with external antenna. USB Wi-Fi adapters
    hook onto the back or side of a laptop with a short USB cable. The external antenna on
    these adapters improves signal range, and the antenna can be adjusted/pointed for fine
    tuning. To use this option, the laptop must have an open USB port available.
    2. Check transmission power settings. Some network adapters support adjusting
    their transmission power. If available, this setting can be adjusted through the adapter's
    driver interface program, along with the other settings for wireless profiles and Wi-Fi
    channel number. The transmission power should be set to "maximum" or "100%" to
    ensure the strongest signal possible.
    3. Consider a repeater as another method to extend the range of your wireless
    network. A repeater, or wireless range extender, increases the range of a single wireless
    LAN by extending the LAN's wireless signal. A repeater will pick up the signal from your
    current wireless access point, and rebroadcast it to your clients, and vice versa.
    4. Install an external Wi-Fi antenna on the laptop (if possible). For this option to be
    feasible, the laptop must support add-on antennas.


    Do I have Wi-Fi Access?
    If you can’t see the Cumberland Wi-Fi network, provide us your address and email
    address and will find the closest access point for you. Send requests to
    wifitech@conxx.net.


    How do I create an account?
    First time users must first sign-up to create an account with the account on the Usage
    page. First time users must agree to the City’s terms of services for the internet access
    before continuing.


    Which Account do I sign up for?
    The landing page will show the payment scenarios and providers available. Review and
    select the plan which provide the service you require.


    How do I logon if I already have an account?
    If an account is already defined, you should logon with your account information and
    enter it on the bottom left of the landing page. Make sure you have an active plan.
     

    Why can't I get a Wi-Fi signal, but the person next to me can?
    Not all Wireless cards are the same. The quality of your card versus your neighbor's can
    be quite different. Check the wireless card manufacturer's Web support page or check
    your wireless card manual.


    Do I need special software or drivers to connect?
    While you won't need special software, if you are using a wireless card and are
    experiencing connection problems, you may have drivers which are out-of-date. The
    drivers originally included with your wireless card may be several generations old. Check
    your vendor's website for updated drivers which can be downloaded and installed on
    your laptop or PDA.


    What kind of wireless card do I need?
    You need an 11Mbps 802.11b or 802.11g Wireless Network Card. Many new laptop
    computers have wireless capabilities built-in. Check with your laptop manufacturer for
    your options.
    What is the difference between 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, etc
    * 802.11a – Achieves speeds up to 54 Mbps in the 5 GHz band. Very short range,
    mostly used in educational institutions, closed networks, and labs where range and
    signal obstruction is not an issue. Not often used for public hotspots. Not compatible
    with 802.11b.
    * 802.11b – Achieves speeds up to 11 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band. Very popular
    standard used by many HotSpot locations, but quickly being replaced by 802.11G which
    is faster. 802.11 B and G are compatible with each other.
    * 802.11g – Achieves speeds up to 54 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band. Quickly becoming
    the standard for hotspots. Extremely fast AND compatible with 802.11b.


    Does the wireless network pose a health hazard?
    The 2.4 GHz band that the wireless network broadcasts on is the same frequency used
    by many wireless telephones, and poses no known health risk.
     

    Is the wireless network 100% safe and secure?
    No, but wireless networks are not unique in that respect; on all networks, whether
    wired or wireless, users can potentially eavesdrop on each other's data, though it is not
    usually likely that they will.


    Do I need to update Windows for wireless?
    You do not need to update Windows to connect to a wireless network, however, it is a
    good idea to keep your software fully patched and up-to-date. Microsoft recommends
    that you install all the "service packs" for your version of Windows. Updates are
    available at http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com.


    Why am I having a problem using the wireless network? I'm running Windows XP.
    Two very common problems with laptops running Windows XP are:
    * On some XP laptops with both wireless and wired (Ethernet) connectivity, vendors
    ship with the "Network Bridge" turned on. You may need to delete or disable this (under
    Control Panel, Network Connections). Instructions for removing or disabling the
    network bridge are available from this Microsoft website.
    * Numerous problems have been reported with Windows XP Service Pack 1 that are
    resolved by Service Pack 2 (SP2). Please check http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com to
    make sure you have installed Service Pack 2. If you need to install SP2, we recommend
    consulting David Pogue's helpful article on how to successfully install the update.


    Why am I having a problem using the wireless network? I'm running Windows 2000.
    A machine with an integrated wireless card and running Windows 2000 might stop
    working after installing SP3. Microsoft Knowledge Base article 327947
    http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=327947 states that Windows 2000 SP3 turns off
    PCMCIA-to-PCI IRQ routing, which causes problems for integrated Lucent/Orinoco
    wireless adapters. You need to follow the instructions in the Microsoft Support
    document to re-enable the card.


    Will Bluetooth transmissions interfere with my Wireless connection?
    No, both Bluetooth and WLAN can co-exist. Since Bluetooth devices use Frequency
    Hopping and most wireless networks use "Direct Sequence Spreading techniques" they
    each appear as background noise to each other and should not cause any significant
    problems.


    I have problems connecting to the wireless network with Internet Explorer.
    In some cases, a proxy server setting is present in your browser. To access the wireless
    network you will need to turn off proxy servers. To check proxy settings, go under
    Internet Options, Connections tab, verify that the Dial-up and Virtual Private Network
    settings are set to "Never dial a connection". Then, under Local Area Network (LAN)
    Settings, uncheck each of the following:
    * "Automatic Detect Settings",
    * "Use Automatic Configuration Script", and
    * "Use a Proxy Server for your LAN"


    I own a Cisco, D-Link, Linksys, Netgear, Nortel, or SMC a/b/g wireless card and am
    having throughput (slow connection) problems.
    Check with the manufacturers for resolution. Some cards are more problematic than
    others but upgrades are regularly available for the popular cards.
     

    Can a cell phone interfere with my connection to the wireless network?
    A cell phone probably won't interrupt your connection, however cordless phones and
    microwave ovens operate within the frequency range of the network (2.4 GHz and up)
    and it is possible for them to cause interference with the connection.
     

    What else can interfere with my connection?
    Since wireless networks consist of radio waves, things that can cause interference with a
    radio or cordless phone can also cause interfere with your wireless connection. If you
    experience a connection problem try moving to a different part of the room or within
    sight of a wireless access point or router.


    Why do my signal strength and data transfer speeds vary?
    There are several factors affecting signal strength and transfer speeds including:
    * Your distance from the access point (AP). You can see variable rates ranging from
    45Mbps to 1 Mbps depending on how close you are to the AP.
    * Because your wireless connection takes place on a shared network, data transfer
    speeds will change depending on how many people are using the network, and whether
    or not they are downloading large files.


    I think I got a virus from the city’s hotspot. What should I do?
    Connecting your computer to the Internet via our wireless network does not increase
    your risk of exposure to viruses and other such risks. Wireless hotspots do not produce
    viruses, which are most often transmitted as attachments to email. It is strongly
    recommended that all users install and run a virus protection program.

     

    Questions or need assistance?  wifitech@conxx.net

     

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    SECTION 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS

      1.01 PURPOSE 

    These regulations establish measures and requirements for the subdivision of parcels of land and the procedures by which these requirements and measures are to be administered and enforced. The purpose of these regulations is to help ensure the orderly development of the City of Cumberland in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan and to provide for adequate community facilities in development and redevelopment areas. 

    1.02 AUTHORITY 

    These regulations are established in accordance with the provisions of Article 66B of the Annotated Code of Maryland. 

    1.03 JURISDICTION 

    Effective the date of adoption of these regulations, any owner of any tract, parcel, or lot of land located in the incorporated territory of the City of Cumberland who subdivides that land, creating one or more new lots or parcels of land, shall have a plat of this subdivision prepared and approved by the Municipal Planning and Zoning Commission of the City (hereinafter referred to as "Planning Commission" or "Commission"), in accordance with these regulations and the provisions of Article 66B of the Annotated Code of Maryland. 

    1.04 SEVERABILITY 

    It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Mayor and City Council of Cumberland that the sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this Ordinance are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section of this Ordinance or the prior Ordinances hereby reenacted shall be declared unconstitutional or otherwise invalid for any reason in a court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality or invalidity shall not affect the validity of any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, or sections of this Ordinance or the prior Ordinances hereby reenacted. 

    1.05 OTHER APPROVALS REQUIRED 

    Projects requiring subdivision approval shall also comply with all other applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations, such as the City of Cumberland Zoning Ordinance, City of Cumberland Stormwater Management Ordinance, soil erosion and sediment control requirements of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (formerly Soil Conservation Service), etc. 
     

    SECTION 2: DEFINITIONS

    2.01 SUBDIVISION 

    2.01.01 Subdivision 

    A "subdivision" shall include all divisions of a tract or parcel of land into two or more lots, building sites, or other divisions for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of sale or building development and shall include all divisions of land involving the dedication of a new street or a change in an existing street or streets; provided, however, that the following shall not be included within this definition nor be subject to the provisions of these regulations: 

      (1) The combination or recombination of previously platted lots where the total number of lots is not increased and the resultant lots comply with the zoning regulations of the City of Cumberland. 

      (2) The division of land into parcels greater than five acres where no street right-of-way dedication is involved. 

      (3) The public acquisition by purchase of strips of land for the widening or opening of streets. 

      (4) The division of any tract of land in one (1) undivided ownership whose entire area is no greater than two (2) acres to be divided into not more than five (5) lots where no street right-of-way dedication is involved and where the resultant lots are equal to or exceed the zoning regulations of the City of Cumberland.

    2.01.02 Minor Subdivision 

    A "minor subdivision" is any subdivision containing not more than five (5) lots fronting on an existing street; not involving any new street or road, the extension of municipal facilities, or the creation of any public improvements; not adversely affecting the remainder of the parcel or adjoining property; and not in conflict with any provision or portion of the Zoning Ordinance or these regulations. 

    2.01.03 Major Subdivision 

    A "major subdivision" is any subdivisions not classified as a minor subdivision, including but not limited to subdivisions of six (6) or more lots, or any size subdivision requiring any new street or extension of the local government facilities or the creation of any public improvements. 

    2.02 LOT 

    A "lot" is a piece, parcel or plat of land, intended as a unit for transfer of ownership or for development. 

    2.03 STREETS AND ALLEYS 

    A "street" is a way for vehicular traffic, whether designated as a street, highway, thoroughfare, parkway, throughway, road, avenue, boulevard, lane, place, or however otherwise designated. 

      (1) Major arterial streets are streets that now serve or may serve heavy local and regional traffic and major State and Federal highways. 

      (2) Collector streets are streets that carry traffic from minor streets to the major system of arterial streets and highways, including the principal entrance streets of a residential development and streets for circulation within such a development. 

      (3) Local service or minor streets are streets that are designed primarily to provide access to adjacent properties. 

      (4) Cul-de-sac shall mean a short minor street having one end open for vehicular traffic, the other end being permanently terminated, normally with a circular turn-around. 

      (5) Alley shall mean a strip of land publicly or privately owned which provides a secondary means to adjacent properties. 

      (6) Marginal access streets are minor streets which are parallel to and adjacent to arterial streets and highways, and which provide access to abutting properties and protection from through traffic. 

      (7) Limited access streets are arterial highways which have no intersections at grade with other streets, railroads, and no access from abutting properties. 

      (8) Controlled access streets are arterial streets and highways which have only a limited number of at-grade intersections with streets and railroads, and limited access from abutting properties.

    2.04 GROUP DEVELOPMENT 

    A "group development" is a group of two or more principal structures, built on a single lot, parcel or tract of land, and designed for occupancy by separate families, firms, businesses or other enterprises. 
     

    SECTION 3: PROCEDURE FOR SECURING APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISIONS

    3.01 MINOR SUBDIVISION REVIEW PROCEDURES 

    Minor subdivisions as defined in Section 2.01.02 shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission, acting through the Zoning Administrator or his/her authorized designee, in accordance with the following procedures: 

    3.01.01 Preliminary Plat Conference 

    The Minor Subdivision applicant or his/her agent shall schedule a conference with the Zoning Administrator or his/her authorized designee to discuss the plat preparation and approval process prior to submitting a plat for review. The Zoning Administrator will provide information and advice concerning the review procedure and provide coordination for plat review and approval. The Zoning Administrator’s office, however, will not undertake to design the subdivision or perform any service for which a qualified surveyor should be engaged. 

    3.01.02 Preliminary Plat - Application for Conditional Approval 

      (1) Following the Preliminary Plat Conference, and before any Subdivider or his agent contracts for the sale of or offers to sell the whole or any part of any subdivision of land or any interest therein, said Subdivider or his agent shall file five (5) prints of a Preliminary Plat of said subdivision with Zoning Administrator for his/her study, review, and recommendations. One of these prints shall be for the records of the City Engineer for his recommendations. 

      (2) The Preliminary Plat shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements contained in Section 6 (Plat Data) and shall be submitted prior to the completion of the final surveys of streets and lots and before any grading or construction work has been started upon the proposed streets and before any map of said subdivision is made in final form for recording. 

      (3) The Preliminary Plat shall be reviewed by the Zoning Administrator, City Engineer, and other officials affected by such Plat for conformance with the Subdivision Regulations, Zoning Ordinance, pertinent goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan, and other applicable regulations and policies. 

      (4) On receipt of reports from the City Engineer and other officials and on completion of his/her review, the Zoning Administrator shall, within twenty (20) days, approve or disapprove the Preliminary Plat, advising the Subdivider of its action. 

      (6) In the event that utility systems, publicly maintained roads, or other improvements are required to be extended in a proposed Minor Subdivision, it will be the Subdivider’s responsibility to provide these improvements to City standards according to the procedures set forth in Section 3.02 and the standards set forth in Section 5. 

      (7) Preliminary approval shall not constitute approval of the Final Plat. Rather, it shall be deemed an expression of the approval of the layout submitted on the Preliminary Plat as a guide to the preparation of the Final Plat, which will be submitted for the approval of the Zoning Administrator and for recording upon fulfillment of the requirements of these regulations and the conditions of the preliminary approval, if any. 

      (8) The action of the Zoning Administrator shall be noted on two (2) copies of the Preliminary Plat, referenced and attached to any conditions determined. One (1) copy shall be returned to the Subdivider and the other retained by the Zoning Administrator’s office. 

      (9) Should the Subdivider fail to submit to the Zoning Administrator’s office within two (2) years of the date of the conditional approval of the Preliminary Plat, a final plat affecting all or a portion of the area covered by the Preliminary Plat, the conditional approval of the Preliminary Plat shall expire.

    3.01.03 Final Plat - Application for Approval 

      (1) Following Preliminary Plat review and approval, a Final Plat will be prepared in conformance with the requirements specified in Section 6 (Plat Data). The Final Plat shall conform substantially to the Preliminary Plat as approved. 

      (2) If the Planning Commission, acting through the Zoning Administrator, is satisfied that the proposed subdivision is not contrary to applicable provisions of these regulations or any other law or ordinance, it will, after approval and signature of the City Engineer and any other applicable agency head, approve such subdivision and have the plat signed and dated by the Zoning Administrator. 

      (3) Following approval and signature by the Zoning Administrator, three (3) cloth backed prints of the Final Plat are to be filed with the Clerk of Court of Allegany County by the Zoning Administrator’s office, and other copies distributed to appropriate agencies including one (1) each for the files of the City Engineer and the Planning Commission. One (1) print of the signed tracing shall be returned to the Subdivider. 

      (4) When an application for final approval of a plat has been submitted to the Zoning Administrator in accordance with these regulations and no notice of objection has been given by the Administrator within thirty (30) days after the submission thereof, and no such notice is given at the end of such time upon demand of the applicant, the plat shall be deemed to be approved and a certificate to that effect shall be issued by the Zoning Administrator’s office, on demand. 

      (5) The Final Plat shall be accompanied by the proposed restrictions, if any.

      3.02 MAJOR SUBDIVISION REVIEW PROCEDURES 

    Major subdivisions as defined in Section 2.01.03 shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission in accordance with the following procedures: 

    3.02.01 Pre-Application Procedure 

      (1) Before filing an application for conditional approval of the Preliminary Plat, the Subdivider shall submit to the Planning Commission a sketch plan of the proposed subdivision indicating existing conditions, land characteristics, available utilities, existing covenants, and a general description or layout of the proposed number of residential lots, average lot sizes, utility and street improvements, and areas for all uses other than residential. This step does not require formal application but serves as an opportunity for preliminary discussions and recommendations. 

      (2) Within fifteen (15) days, the Planning Commission shall inform the Subdivider that the plans and data as submitted, or as modified, do or do not meet the objectives of these regulations. When the Planning Commission finds the plans and data do not meet the objectives of these regulations, it shall express its reasons therefore.

    3.02.02 Preliminary Plat - Application for Conditional Approval 

      (1) On reaching conclusions, informally as recommended in 3.02.01(2) above, regarding his general program and objectives, the Subdivider shall cause to be prepared a Preliminary Plat, together with preliminary improvement plans and other supplementary material as specified in Section 6. 

      (2) Before any Subdivider or his agent contracts for the sale of or offers to sell the whole or any part of any subdivision of land or any interest therein, said Subdivider or his agent shall file five (5) prints of a Preliminary Plat of said subdivision with the Planning Commission for its study, review, and recommendations. Such prints shall be filed in the office of the Planning Commission at least two (2) weeks before its next regular meeting to assure consideration of said Plat. One of these prints shall be for the records of the City Engineer for his recommendations. 

      (3) The Preliminary Plat shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements specified in Section 6 (Plat Data) and shall be submitted prior to the completion of the final surveys of streets and lots and before any grading or construction work has been started upon the proposed streets and before any map of said subdivision is made in final form for recording. 

      (4) The Preliminary Plat shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission, Zoning Administrator, City Engineer, and other officials affected by such Plat for conformance with the Subdivision Regulations, Zoning Ordinance, pertinent goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan, and other applicable regulations and policies. 

      (5) On receipt of reports from the Zoning Administrator, City Engineer, and other officials and on completion of its review, the Planning Commission shall, within forty (40) days, approve or disapprove the Preliminary Plat, advising the Subdivider of its action. 

      (6) Preliminary approval shall not constitute approval of the Final Plat, rather it shall be deemed an expression of the approval of the layout submitted on the Preliminary Plat as a guide to the preparation of the Final Plat which will be submitted for the approval of the Planning Commission and for recording upon fulfillment of the requirements of these regulations and the conditions of the preliminary approval, if any. 

      (7) The action of the Planning Commission shall be noted on two (2) copies of the Preliminary Plat, referenced and attached to any conditions determined. One (1) copy shall be returned to the Subdivider and the other retained by the Planning Commission. 

      (8) Should the Subdivider fail to submit to the Planning Commission, within two (2) years of the date of the conditional approval of the Preliminary Plat, a Final Plat affecting all or a portion of the area covered by the Preliminary Plat, the conditional approval of the Preliminary Plat shall expire.

    3.02.03 Final Plat - Application for Approval 

      (1) Application for approval of the Final Plat shall be submitted in writing to the office of the Planning Commission at least ten (10) days prior to the regularly scheduled meeting at which the applicant desires it to be considered. 

      (2) The original tracing and six (6) blueprint copies of the Final Plat and other exhibits required for approval shall be submitted as specified in Section 6. One (1) of these prints shall be for the records of the City Engineer for review and approval according to item (4) below. 

      (3) The Final Plat shall conform substantially to the Preliminary Plat as approved, and if desired by the Subdivider, it may constitute only that portion of the approved Preliminary Plat which he proposes to record and develop at the time; provided, however, that such portion conforms to all the requirements of these regulations. 

      (4) A certificate by the City Engineer shall be furnished stating that the improvements required to be accomplished by the Subdivider have been satisfactorily completed; or, in lieu thereof, the Subdivider shall furnish to the City a bond or other form of guarantee acceptable to both the City Attorney and the Planning Commission, to assure the accomplishment of such improvements within the period of time fixed by the Commission in an amount recommended by the City Engineer, and approved by the Commission, to be adequate to cover the total estimated costs of the required improvements, or in the alternative, a receipt from the City Clerk, showing that prepayment has been made in the amount so fixed. The City Engineer may require that the Subdivider provide an as-built drawing of improvements certified correct by a Registered Professional Engineer. 

      (5) The Planning Commission shall review each application for final approval presented in accord with these rules and regulations. When the Planning Commission grants final approval, such approval shall be entered in writing by the Chairman or Secretary of the Commission on the original tracing of the plat, three (3) cloth backed prints of which are to be filed with the Clerk of Court of Allegany County by the Commission, and other copies distributed to appropriate agencies including one (1) each for the files of the City Engineer and the Commission. One (1) print of the signed tracing shall be returned to the Subdivider. 

      (6) When an application for final approval of a plat has been submitted to the Planning Commission in accordance with these regulations and no notice of objection has been given by the Commission within thirty (30) days after the submission thereof, and no such notice is given at the end of such time upon demand of the applicant, the plat shall be deemed to be approved and a certificate to that effect shall be issued by the Commission, on demand. 

      (7) The Final Plat shall be accompanied by the proposed restrictions, if any.
       

    SECTION 4: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM STANDARDS OF DESIGN

      4.01 CONFORMITY WITH EXISTING PLANS 

    All proposed subdivisions shall be in conformity with a plan for the most advantageous development of the entire neighboring area and shall bear a sensible relationship to the existing or amended plans of the Planning Commission. Resubdivision of a lot or parcel of land in an existing recorded subdivision will be approved only in those cases where it is clearly shown that such resubdivision will not in any manner be detrimental to the neighboring area or plan. 

    4.02 STREETS 

      (1) Major Thoroughfare Plan: Whenever a tract to be subdivided embraces any part of a thoroughfare, boulevard, or parkway so designated by the Planning Commission, such part of such proposed public way shall be platted by the Subdivider in the location and to the width recommended by the Commission. 

      (2) Relation to Adjoining Street System: The proposed street system shall extend existing streets or projects to the same or greater width but in no case less than the required minimum width. Where in the opinion of the Planning Commission it is desirable to provide for street access to adjoining property, proposed streets shall be extended by their dedication to the boundary of such property. 

      (3) Unsubdivided Portion of Plat: When the plat submitted represents only a portion of land owned by the Subdivider, the Subdivider shall submit a tentative street layout for the remaining portion of the land. 

      (4) Contour of Land: The proposed subdivision shall take advantage of and be adjusted to the contour of the land so as to produce usable lots and streets of reasonable gradient. 

      (5) Minor Streets: Minor streets shall be laid out so that their use by through traffic will be discouraged. 

      (6) Marginal Access Streets: When a subdivision borders or contains a railroad right-of-way or limited access highway right-of-way, the Planning Commission may require a street approximately parallel to and on each side of such right-of-way at a distance suitable for the appropriate use of the intervening land, as for park purposes in residential districts, or for commercial or industrial purposes in appropriate districts. Such distances shall also be determined with due regard for the requirements of approach grades and future grade separations. 

      (7) Reserve Strip: Reserve strips controlling access to streets shall be prohibited except where they are definitely placed under City control in accordance with conditions approved by the Commission. 

      (8) Curves and Grades
       

        (a) Tangents: A tangent at least 100 feet long shall be introduced between reverse curves on all arterial and collector streets. 

        (b) Horizontal Curves: Where a deflection angle of more than 10o in the alignment of a street occurs, a curve of reasonably long radius shall be introduced. The centerline radius of curvature shall not be less than 400 feet on all major arterial streets, 300 feet on all collector streets and 200 feet on all minor local service streets. 

        (c) Alignment and Visibility: Clear visibility measured along the centerline, shall be provided for at least three hundred (300) feet on major arterials; two hundred (200) feet on collector streets and at least one hundred (100) on minor streets. 

        (d) Vertical Curves: All changes in grade shall be connected by vertical curves designed to the specifications of the City Engineer, in accordance with good engineering practice. 

        (e) Grades: Grades on all street profiles shall be approved as specified by the City Engineer, in accordance with good engineering practice. Whenever feasible, shall not exceed the following, with due allowance for reasonable vertical curves: 

        Street TypePercent Grade 

        Arterial Per Maryland State Highway Administration standards 

        Collector 10% 

        Minor 12% 

        Marginal Access 10% 
         

       (9) Intersections

             

        (a) Streets shall be laid out so as to intersect as nearly as possible at right angles and no street shall intersect with any other street at less than a 60 degree angle. 

         

        (b) Property lines at street intersections shall be rounded with a radius of twenty (20) feet or of greater radii where the Commission may deem it necessary. The Commission may permit comparable cutoffs or chords in place of rounded corners. 

        (c) At street and alley intersections, curbs shall be rounded by an arc, the minimum radius of which shall be ten (10) feet. 

        (d) Street jogs with centerline off-sets of less than 125 feet shall be avoided. 
         

       (10) Rights-of-Way: Street right-of-way widths shall be as shown on the Thoroughfare Plan and where not shown therein shall be not less than as follows: 

         

      Street TypeRight-of-Way Width 

       

      Major Arterial 80 feet 

      Collector 60 feet 

      Minor 50 feet 

      Marginal Access 40 feet 

      Alley 20 feet 

      Subject to the approval of the City Engineer, the above requirements may be reduced in cases where the full specified right-of-way width is not available. 

         

      (11) Half Streets: Half streets shall be prohibited except where essential to the reasonable development of the subdivision in conformity with the other requirements of these regulations; and where the Commission finds it will be practicable to require the dedication of the other half when the adjoining property is subdivided. Whenever a half street is adjacent to a tract to be subdivided, the other half of the street shall be platted within such tract. 

       

      (12) Dead-End Streets: Streets designed to have one end permanently closed (cul-de-sacs) shall terminate in a circular area for public right-of-way having a minimum property line radius of 50 feet. In addition, space for parking bays shall be provided as needed. Cul-de-sacs longer than 500 feet are discouraged. 

      (13) Temporary Turn-Arounds: The Planning Commission may require a suitable turn-around when a street is temporarily dead-ended over one hundred and fifty (150) feet from its nearest intersection. Such turn-around will be adequate to accommodate the turning radius of fire engines and other emergency vehicles. 

      (14) Alleys: Alleys shall be provided to the rear of all lots used for the business purposes but shall not be provided in residential blocks except where the need for alleys is fully justified. 

      (15) Street Names: Proposed streets which are obviously in alignment with others already existing and named shall bear the name of the existing streets. In no case shall the name for proposed streets duplicate, or be phonetically similar to existing street names, irrespective of the use of the suffix: Street, Avenue, Boulevard, Drive, Place or Court.

      4.03 BLOCKS 

      (1) Orientation: The length, width and shape of a block shall be determined with due regard to (a) provision of adequate building sites suitable to the special needs of the type of use contemplated, (b) needs for convenience, access, circulation, control and safety of street traffic, (c) limitations and opportunities of topography, and (d) zoning requirements as to lot sizes and dimensions. 

      (2) Block Length: Block lengths shall not exceed sixteen hundred (1,600) feet, or be less than three hundred fifty (350) feet. 

      (3) Block Width: Blocks shall be at least wide enough to allow two tiers of lots of minimum depth, except where prevented by topographical conditions, or the size of the property. A single tier of lots may be used adjoining a major thoroughfare when access is provided from a minor interior street. 

      (4) Crosswalks: Pedestrian crosswalks not less than ten (10) feet wide may be required when deemed essential to provide circulation or access to schools, playgrounds, shopping centers, transportation, and other community facilities. 

      (5) Sidewalks: Sidewalks at least four (4) feet wide shall be provided when required by the Planning Commission to provide proper circulation or access to schools, playgrounds, shopping centers, transportation and other community facilities.

    4.04 LOTS 

    The lot size, width, depth, shape and orientation and the minimum building setback lines shall be appropriate for the location of the subdivision and for the type of development contemplated and shall conform to the following: 

      (1) Arrangement
       

        (a) Every lot or parcel of land shall abut on a public right-of-way. 

        (b) Insofar as practical, side lot lines shall be at right angles to straight street lines or radial to curved street lines. 

        (c) Depth and width of properties reserved or laid out for commercial and industrial purposes shall be adequate to provide for the offstreet service and parking facilities required by the type of use and development contemplated. 

        (d) Double frontage and reverse frontage lots shall be avoided except where desirable to provide separation of residential development from traffic arteries and to overcome specific disadvantages of topography and orientation. A planting screen easement of at least ten (10) feet, across which there shall be no right-of-way access, shall be provided along the lines of lots abutting such traffic artery or other disadvantageous use. 

        (e) Corner lots for residential use shall have extra width to permit appropriate building set-back from and orientation to both streets. 
         

       (2) Lot Size: Lot dimensions and set-back shall conform to the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. 

      (3) Lot Depth: Where practical, the depth of a lot shall not exceed three times the width, and shall not be less than ninety (90) feet.

    4.05 GROUP DEVELOPMENT 

    The foregoing requirements may be modified by the Planning Commission in case of an entire new community or in the case of group developments for housing if departures are made without destroying the intent of the standards herein prescribed. 

    4.06 EASEMENTS 

      (1) Easements in favor of the City, at least 20 feet wide, 10 feet on each side of rear lot lines and when deemed necessary to gain adequate access to rear lot lines along side lot lines, shall be provided for utilities such as public service poles, conduits and sewer or water lines. 

      (2) Where a subdivision is traversed by a water course, drainage way, channel or stream, there shall be provided a storm water easement or drainage right-of-way in favor of the City, conforming substantially with the lines of such water course, and such further width or construction, or both, as will be adequate for the purpose. Parallel streets or parkways may be required in connection therewith.

    4.07 PUBLIC SITES AND OPEN SPACES 

    The Planning Commission may require that suitable areas be dedicated for public use or reserved for the common use of all property owners within the proposed subdivision by deed covenants. In the interest of public welfare, at least five (5) percent of the area of every subdivision, exclusive of streets, should be set aside for public use. Where the tract contains less than forty (40) acres, such reservations for open space may be combined wherever possible with similar reservations in adjoining tracts. 
     

    SECTION 5: REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS

    5.01 MONUMENTS 

    Monuments tied into the State Plane Coordinate System shall be placed at all block corners, angle points, points of curves in streets, and at intermediate points as shall be required by the City Engineer. The monuments shall be of such material, size and length as may be approved by the City Engineer. 

    5.02 UTILITY AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS 

    The following utility and street improvements shall be provided by the Subdivider in each new subdivision: 

      (1) Connection to a public water distribution system, as approved by the City Engineer. 

      (2) Connection to a public sewer system, as approved by the City Engineer. 

      (3) Underground installation of electric, gas, telephone, and CATV lines, as approved by the City Engineer. 

      (4) Storm sewer system and other drainage improvements, as approved by the City Engineer. The City’s Stormwater Management Ordinance requires that the two (2) and ten (10) year post development peak discharge rates shall be controlled and released at the respective two (2) and ten (10) year predevelopment rates. The difference between the predevelopment and postdevelopment runoffs for the two (2) and ten (10) year storms shall be retained in an approved stormwater management facility. 

      (5) Arterial and Collector Streets: As approved by the Planning Commission and City Engineer. The City Engineer may require the applicant to prepare a traffic impact analysis to quantify the amount of traffic generated by the proposed development where necessary to determine the required width of arterial and collector street improvements. 

      (6) Minor Street: 50 foot right-of-way, 30 foot pavement, two curb sections, two four-foot utility areas, two four-foot sidewalks when required by the Planning Commission. The City Engineer may reduce these standards to 24 foot pavement and/or two shoulders and two drainage swales with no curb sections where warranted by topographic or other local conditions. 

      (7) Marginal Access Street: 40 foot right-of-way, 24 foot pavement, two curb sections, two four-foot utility areas, and one four-foot sidewalk when required by the Planning Commission. The City Engineer may reduce these standards to two shoulders and two drainage swales with no curb sections where warranted by topographic or other local conditions. 

      (8) Streets along development boundaries and streets connecting development with existing improved street system: As approved by the Planning Commission. 

      (9) Pavement base, pavement, wearing surface, sidewalks and curbs: According to specifications of the City Engineer. Roadway pavement specifications shall include a minimum of six inches of aggregate subbase and a combined minimum of four inches of asphalt (2½ inches base course and 1½ inches surface course). 

      (10) Driveways: As approved by the City Engineer. Proposals for private driveways within public rights-of-way are subject to site plan review in accordance with Section 8 of the Zoning Ordinance, and shall be reviewed by the City Engineer with regard to the following factors: 
       

        (a) Effect of the proposed development on future ability to construct an improved public roadway within the driveway. 

        (b) Compliance with City and State stormwater management/soil erosion and sediment control requirements. 

        (c) Ability to accommodate emergency vehicle access. 

        (d) Effects on adjacent properties (access, drainage, etc.). 

             

      The City Engineer shall make a recommendation regarding proposals for private driveways within public rights-of-way to the Zoning Administrator as part of the site plan review process. 

       

      (15) Grading and centerline gradients: Plans and profiles as approved by the City Engineer.

     The City Engineer may require that the Subdivider provide an as-built drawing of such improvements certified correct by a Registered Professional Engineer. 
     

    SECTION 6: PLAT DATA

    6.01 PRELIMINARY PLAT SPECIFICATIONS 

    The preliminary plat shall be drawn at a scale of either fifty (50) or one hundred (100) feet to one (1) inch and shall show the following on one or more sheets: 

      (1) The subdivision name, the names and addresses of the owner or owners, and the designer of the plat. 

      (2) Date, approximate north point, and horizontal scale. 

      (3) A vicinity sketch showing the position of the subdivision with relation to the surrounding streets and properties. 

      (4) The boundary line of the tract to be subdivided drawn accurately to scale with accurate linear and angular dimensions. 

      (5) Names of adjacent subdivisions and owners of undivided tracts. 

      (6) Contours at an interval of not more than five (5) feet. 

      (7) The location of existing and platted property lines, lot and block numbers, streets, building, water courses, railroads, bridges, water mains, sewers, culverts, drainpipes and other public utility easements both on the land to be subdivided and on the land immediately adjoining. 

      (8) Sites, if any, for multi-family dwellings, shopping centers, churches, industry or other non-public use, exclusive of single-family dwellings. 

      (9) The names, proposed location and approximate dimension of proposed streets, alleys, easements, parks and other open spaces, reservations, lot lines and building lines. 

      (10) Site data, including numbers of residential lots, typical lot size, and acres in parks, etc. 

      (11) When deemed necessary by the City Engineer, profiles of all streets showing natural and finished grades. 

      (12) A copy of any proposed deed restrictions or restrictive covenants.

      6.02 FINAL PLAT SPECIFICATIONS 

    The final plat shall be drawn in ink on tracing cloth and shall be at a scale of either fifty (50) or one hundred (100) feet to one (1) inch. Where necessary, the plat may be on several sheets, accompanied by an index sheet showing the entire subdivision. For large subdivisions the final plat may be submitted for approval progressively in contiguous sections satisfactory to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The final plat shall show the following: 

      (1) The exact boundary of the tract of land being subdivided, showing clearly the disposition of all portions of the tract into designated tracts, lots, streets, alleys, parks or other classifications, the exact location and width of all existing or recorded streets intersecting the boundary of the tract being subdivided, and the names of adjoining parcels of unsubdivided land. 

      (2) The lines and names of all streets, alley lines, lot lines, building lines, easements and areas devoted to public use, with notes stating their purposes and lot and block numbers. 

      (3) An accurate location of the subdivision in reference to the real estate records of Allegany County. 

      (4) Sufficient data to determine readily and reproduce accurately on the ground the location, bearing and length of every street and alley line, lot line, easement boundary line, block line and building line whether straight or curved. This shall include tangent distances, the central angle, and the radius, arcs, and chords of all curves. All linear dimensions shall be given in feet and hundredths thereof and angular dimensions shall be of comparable accuracy within the limits of good surveying practices. The boundaries of the tract shall be determined by an accurate survey with an error of closure not to exceed one (1) in ten thousand (10,000). 

      (5) The accurate location, material and size of all monuments. 

      (6) The accurate outline of all property which is offered for dedication for public use with the purpose indicated thereon and of all property that may be reserved by deed covenants for the common use of the property owners in the subdivision. 

      (7) All setback lines accurately dimensioned. 

      (8) Protective covenants in form for recording. 

      (9) The title including the name of the subdivision, the City, the name of the registered engineer or surveyor under whose supervision the plat was prepared, the date of the plat and the north arrow. 

      (10) Certification of the registered engineer or surveyor to the effect that the plat represents a survey made by him and that all monuments shown thereon actually exist and that their location, size and material are accurately shown. 

      (11) A certificate by the City Engineer, certifying that the Subdivider has complied with one of the following alternatives: 

             

        (a) All improvements have been installed in accord with the requirements of these regulations and with the action of the Planning Commission giving conditional approval of the preliminary plat. 

         

        (b) A bond or a legally acceptable guarantee under Section 3.02.03(4) of these regulations, or certified check has been posted, which is available to the City, equal to the estimated cost of improvements, which shall be released after a period of one year from installation of all improvements, provided the work is inspected and approved by the City Engineer at the end of such period.

      The City Engineer may require that the Subdivider provide an as-built drawing of the improvements certified correct by a Registered Professional Engineer. 

      (12) A certificate of ownership and dedication properly completed and signed by the owners and all other interested parties, similar in wording to the following: 

      "The undersigned hereby acknowledge(s) this plat and allotment to be __________ free act and deed and hereby dedicate(s) to public use as streets, playgrounds, parks and easements, forever, all areas so shown and indicated on said plat." 

      (13) A form on the plat for the endorsement of the Planning Commission, similar to the following: 

      Approved by the Cumberland Planning and Zoning Commission, 

      on the __________ day of __________, 19_____. 

      Signed: ______________________ 

      Chairman-Secretary
       

    SECTION 7: HARDSHIPS AND CONDITIONS

    7.01 HARDSHIPS 

      (1) Where the Planning Commission finds that extraordinary hardships may result from strict compliance with these regulations, it may vary the regulations so that substantial justice may be done and the public interest secured; provided that such variation will not have the effect of nullifying the intent and purposes of the Comprehensive Plan, or these regulations. 

      (2) The Planning Commission shall determine extraordinary hardship if it finds all of the following facts in regard to the subdivision: 

             

        (a) That the land is of such shape or size, or is affected by such topographic conditions, or is subject to such title limitations of record that it is impossible or impractical for the Subdivider to comply with all of the regulations of this Ordinance. 

         

        (b) That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other property in the vicinity of the subject property.

    7.02 CONDITIONS 

    In granting variances and modifications, the Planning Commission may require such conditions as will, in its judgment, secure substantially the objectives of the standards or requirements so varied or modified. 
     

    SECTION 8: PENALTIES

    8.01 PENALTIES 

    Any violation of any provision of this Ordinance shall be a municipal infraction and the violator shall be fined an amount of five hundred dollars ($500.00) for a single violation and one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for any second violation. Each day a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to limit the power or authority of the Mayor and City Council of Cumberland or its appropriate officer, agent, or employee from pursuing any other remedy available to enjoin, restrain, or recover damages and costs incurred as a result of the violation. Further, nothing contained herein shall be construed to preclude any individual, person, firm, corporation, etc., from seeking any remedy which he or it might have for any violation of this Ordinance. All fines shall be payable to the Mayor and Council which shall remit the same on a daily basis to the City Treasurer. 

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    City of Cumberland Organizational Chart

     

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    Where we’ve been, where we’re going 

     In 1787, the Maryland General Assembly made the wise move of establishing the town of Cumberland through an act passed during that legislative session.  Of course, that act simply provided the stamp of officialdom to a community that had been in existence, in one form or another, for thousands of years. 

    Artifacts pointing to civilizations in existence before the time of Christ have been found in the area, so we can only assume that people have been living here forever, a fact that those of us who now live at the confluence of Wills Creek and the Potomac River can understand, given the level of natural beauty that surrounds us. 

    For generations an American Indian village, then a western outpost of roughshod cabins established by European Americans, Cumberland eventually became a stop for many in the push west.  In this role, the city grew into a transportation hub, first as the starting point of the first National Road - now known as Route 40, or National Highway - and then as home to numerous railroads and the western terminus of the famous C&O Canal. 

    As the city raced through the 19th century and into the 20th, it became less dependent on railroads as more industry moved to the area.  Glass manufacturing and brewing were big, as were tires and steel. 

    Cumberland experienced the same fate as many American cities in the latter quarter of the 20th century; many industries closed their doors, battering the local populace.  But the natives here are resilient if nothing else, so Cumberland looked around and noticed that a lot of people traditionally traveled here for our rich history.  Small firms began to crop up focusing on the tourism trade, and Cumberland was off and running into its next era. 

    The economy continued to perk up as a number of technological firms moved to the area.  The future looks brighter now than it has in years, essentially because we have something here most people want - a quality of life hard to come by today. 

    So come along, and we'll show you our town, a beautiful little city nestled among the Appalachian Mountains, home to those who seek tranquillity, peace, and friendly neighbors.  

    City Vital Signs 

      

    People Who Wouldn't Live Anywhere Else: 21,518
    Others:
     

    Miles to the Maddening Crowd: 
     130 miles to Baltimore 
     130 miles to Washington, DC 
     100 miles to Pittsburgh, Pa. 
     

    We Love the Mountains: 
    an average 945 feet above sea level, give or take several hundred feet, depending upon where you stand 
     

    Why We're Green and Gorgeous: 
    average annual rainfall of 36.5 inches 
     

    Lots of Snow Bunnies Here: 
    average annual snowfall of 34.1 inches 
     

    We're Cool in August: 
    average summer temperature 72.6 degrees Fahrenheit 
    average winter temperature 32.8 degrees Fahrenheit 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Must Sees:  
    George Washington’s Headquarters - he slept here, really; 
    History House - Huge Victorian home furnished as it was when its original owners resided there 100 years ago; 
    Walking tour of Washington Street - impressive walk along site of original Fort Cumberland, past the architectural wonder that is our courthouse (like gnomes and gargoyles? check it out), our Greco-Roman library, two beautiful churches and a tree lined street of enormous 19th century homes; 
    The Western Maryland Station Center - Original train station now housing our scenic railroad and an art gallery; 
    The C&O Canal - Hike or bike all the way to Washington, DC, if you like; 
    The Cumberland Theatre - Live theatre in a small town employing professional actors on their way up.  Mandy Patinkin had to start somewhere; 
    Antique and specialty shops - Check out our downtown!  Victorian buildings along bricked streets filled with antique, gourmet and other specialty shops; 
    Too many outdoor activities to list - with a number of state parks just minutes away we just can't mention them all, but think hiking, biking, river rafting, camping, skiing - you get the picture. 
    Miss This and You'll Hate Yourself: Our steam train!  The ride up the mountain to Frostburg, approximately 10 miles away aboard theWestern Maryland Scenic Railroad is not to be missed.  Real, live steam engine, antique rail cars take you up and back.  It's a treat. 
    Best Kept Secret: In Cumberland, life is sweet (but don't tell anyone; we want to keep it to ourselves)

      

    Items of Interest for Those Wishing to Move their Large ( or small) Companies to a city with an innovative, self sufficient workforce: 

    Utilities: City supplies water and sewer services, electricity by Allegheny Power, natural gas by Columbia Gas of Maryland. 
    Other City Services of Note: Full time police and fire departments  
    Create the Workforce You Want: How to accomplish this mammoth task?  Try Allegany College.  A few years back, this local community college took up the gauntlet in training the local workforce for the jobs of tomorrow.  Through its Center for Continuing Education, Allegany College works with local employers in molding employees for an individual employer's 
    workplace. 
    The initial consultation is free and provides a basic assessment of your training needs.  From there, the school will design and implement your training programs, which will make your life a lot easier.  Topics covered range from core business topics (accounting, marketing, etc.) to areas such as sexual harassment awareness, management development, customer service and sales and licensure and certification. 
    In addition, the school is involved in the state Interactive Distance Learning Network, which allows Allegany College students to participate in course work in classrooms all over the state.  Need some hard-to-find training?  If Allegany College doesn't have it on-site, they can probably find a program for you through the Interactive Distance Learning Network.  Also allows users to network with others in their industry, and with professional and industrial associations without leaving town.  Cool. 

    And Don't Forget FSU: Not only does Cumberland have Allegany College, the city also has access to Frostburg State University just 10 miles away.  Two computer labs on campus provide training opportunities for area businesses, the school's Center for Regional Progress offers technical and research assistance, its Western Maryland Regional Geographic Information Systems Center provides infrastructure delineation and environmental assessment graphics, and conference facilities are available with long-distance interactive meeting sites. 

    And While We're on the Subject of Schools: 

    Number of elementary schools: four public, two private 
    Number of middle schools: two public, two private 
    Number of high schools: two public, two private 
    Our schools - public and private - are safe, happy places where kids can concentrate on their main reason for being there: learning.  School 
    personnel work closely with the city's police force in ensuring that our 
    schools are safe, calm places where those who want to learn can learn.  A number of students safely walk to school each day. 
    Our schools host a number of academic competitions for students, including the Stock Market Game, Science Olympiad, Science Fair, Spell-A-Thon, Maryland Facts Quiz Bowl, the National Children's Creative Writing Contest Elementary and Middle School Spectra Quiz Bowl, Math Counts, Mock Trial Teams, Secretarial Science Contest Scripps-Howard Spelling Bee, Voice of Democracy, and the Maryland Science Quest. 
    Athletic programs also abound, with competition in everything from football, soccer, baseball, volleyball and track to tennis, bowling, wrestling and golf. 
    Schools are well equipped with computers, both IBM and Maclntosh. 

      

    To Your Health 

    Number of hospitals: two, now sister agencies in the Western Maryland Health System
    The city established Memorial Hospital and Medical Center, now a 222 bed facility, and the Daughters of Charity founded Sacred Heart Hospital, which has 240 beds.  The health care system here consists of a sizable network of physicians - over 200 - who practice over 30 medical specialties.  We also have the Allegany County Health Department, which offers services for patients of all ages, the Thomas B. Finan Center provides mental health care, the Brandenburg Center offers care for developmentally disabled adults, and we have day care facilities for people afflicted with mental illness and mental retardation through the Archway agency and the Friends Aware agency, respectively. 

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    Driving Directions

    From Baltimore, MD
    Take Interstate 70 West to Interstate 68 to Exit 43 - Approximately 2.5 to 3 hours travel time.

    From Washington, DC
    Take Interstate 270 North to Interstate 70 to Interstate 68 to Exit 43 - Approximately 2.5 to 3 hours travel time.

    From Pittsburgh, PA
    Take Interstate 79 South to Interstate 68 East to Exit 43 - Approximately 2 hours travel time.

    From Morgantown, WV
    Take Interstate 68 East to Exit 43 - Approximately 1 hour travel time.

    Airports

    Cumberland, Maryland - Cumberland Regional Airport (CBE)
    (304)738-0041 or (800)428-4322 for flight schedule and reservations.
    Serviced by USAirways Express.

    Pittsburgh, PA - Pittsburgh International (PIT)
    (412)472-3500
    USAirways - Four (4) flights daily.
    In-bound from Pittsburgh:
    -Monday-Friday at 10:20AM, 12:40PM, 6:25PM, & 11:05PM
    -Saturday at 12:40PM and 6:50PM
    -Sunday at 12:40PM, 6:25PM, and 11:05PM.
    Out-bound from Cumberland:
    -Monday-Friday at 6:10AM, 10:30AM, 12:50PM, & 6:35PM
    -Saturday at 6:10AM and 12:50PM
    -Sunday at 10:30AM, 12:50PM, and 6:35PM.

    Washington, D.C. - Reagan National Airport(DCA)
    (703)419-8000

    Washington, D.C. - Dulles International Airport (lAD)
    (703)417-8000

    Other transportation options

    Amtrak
    (800)872-7245
    Station is located in downtown Cumberland.
    One (1) inbound and one (1) outbound stop daily from Washington, D.C., three (3) hour trip.

    Greyhound
    (800)23l-2222
    Station is located in downtown Cumberland.
    Daily service available.

    Local Taxi Service
    Morgan Taxi - (301)722-2800/722-2845
    Yellow Taxi - (301)722-4050

    Rental Car Information
    Alamo Rent-A-Car - (800)327-9633
    Enterprise Rent-A-Car - (301)722-0760
    Hertz - (301)722-2522
    U-Save Auto Rental - (301)722-6907

     

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    The City of Cumberland has partnered with Official Payments Corporation (OPC) to facilitate automated payments online and by telephone for parking violations, real property tax, personal property tax, corporate tax, and metered water bills. Beginning July 1, 2009, OPC will not assess a convenience fee for City of Cumberland bills paid online.  You may still see a notice on their website about a fee being assessed until OPC completes changes to their website.


    To use this service click on Official Payments Corporation or call 1-800-2PAY-TAX (1-800-272-9829). In addition to the amount being paid, your credit card information, the City's jurisdiction code 3008, and a pen or pencil to write down your confirmation number, please check below for the account information you will need to have ready:

    For Parking Violations: 5 to 9 digit parking violation number found under the officer’s signature.

    For Real Property Taxes: 8-digit account number located in the upper right hand corner of your tax bill.

    For Personal Property Taxes:  9-digit account number located in the upper right corner of your tax bill. The first character will be a letter of the alphabet.

    For Corporate Taxes:  9-digit account number located in the upper right corner of your tax bill. The first character will be a letter of the alphabet.

    For Water and Sewer: 9-digit account number located in the upper left corner of your bill.

    Although your account will be credited as of the day your payment is made, please allow 4 business days for the payment to be reflected on our system. 
     

     
     

    OPC accepts these credit cards:

     

     
     
     

    In Line

    Payments can be made in person at City Hall, 57 North Liberty Street, Cumberland, Maryland 21502.  Office hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday.

    In line forms of payment accepted directly by the City of Cumberland are cash, check, or Discover, Mastercard, or Visa cards.
     

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    New vendors for the City of Cumberland must complete the following steps:


    1.  Complete the New Vendor Information form (below), which can be submitted online.
    2.  Retrieve a Form W-9 (Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification) from the IRS web site.  The freely available Adobe Acrobat reader is required in order to view or print the form.  If you need the reader, follow the Adobe link before retrieving the W-9 form.  Print this form, complete it, and fax it to 301-759-6413.
    You must complete both the New Vendor Information Form and the Form W-9 from the IRS website in order to be added to the city’s accounts payable system. If the Form W-9 is not completed the city will be unable to process your requests.

    Alternately, mail the completed forms to:

     Attn: Stephanie Wade
    Form W-9 enclosed
    City of Cumberland
    P.O. Box 1702
    57 North Liberty Street
    Cumberland, Maryland 21501-1702

     

     

     

     

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    Individual Name (sole proprietors or section 8 recipients):
     

    Address: 

    City:    State:    Zip: 

    Remittance Address (if different from above):

    Address: 

    City:    State:    Zip: 

    Contact Name: 

    Telephone:    Fax: 

    Email: 

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    Welcome to the official web site of the municipal government of the City of Cumberland, Maryland. This site was established by the City of Cumberland to better serve its citizens with current information regarding city functions, services, and requests for information.

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    Ridgedale Tank

     

     

     

     

    Welcome to the Engineering Division's web pages

     

    To browse the Division's pages please select a link to the left; or select a link at the top to return to the main sections of the City of Cumberland's site.

     

    Location:

    Public Safety Building
    20 Bedford Street, Room 343
    Cumberland, MD  21502

    Mailing Address:

    P.O. Box 1702
    Cumberland, MD 21501-1702
    FAX: 301-759-6608

     

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    Community Development seeks to actively enhance and maintain housing opportunities in the city and promotes quality neighborhoods and a  strong economic base for the City and all of its people.

     

     

     

    Community Development

    Office Location

    Lower Level of City Hall

    Direct Access at Frederick Street Entrance

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    Allegany County Crime Solvers

    P.O. Box 3512

    20 Bedford Street

    Cumberland, Maryland 21502

    301-722-4300


    Visit Crime Reports.com to

    track crime in your area 



    Click here to view the Cumberland Police Department's 2009 Annual Report to the Mayor and City Council

     

     

     

     


    **Effective Immediately**

     

    The Cumberland Police Department will no longer accept, at the window, personal checks for the following services: fingerprinting, copies of Incident Reports or Accident Reports. Payments must be made by cash or money order.

     

    We will accept checks by mail for copies of Incident Reports and Accident Reports, however, the reports will not be sent until the checks have cleared City Hall.


    Cumberland City Police Department

    20 Bedford Street

    Cumberland, Maryland 21502

    301-777-1600

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    WELCOME TO THE UTILITIES  DIVISION

     

    Utilities Division           Pipe work             water tank 

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    Fire Chief William Herbaugh

    Fire Chief William G. Herbaugh

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    Welcome message from the Fire Chief...

    The City of Cumberland is located in the beautiful mountains of Western Maryland.  Cumberland is 130 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 140 miles west of Baltimore, Maryland, and 140 miles northwest of Washington, D.C.

    The Cumberland Fire Department is a career department with 65 members consisting of one Fire Chief, one Administrative Officer, one Chief Deputy, one Fire Marshal, three Deputy Chiefs, three Captains, nine Lieutenants, eighteen Equipment Operators, and 28 Firefighters.  

    Personnel are cross-trained for both fire suppression and emergency medical services.  The Cumberland Fire Department is currently staffed with 48 emergency medical technicians and 15 paramedics.

    The Cumberland Fire Department operates from three fire stations, six pumpers, one aerial tower, one rescue truck, one command unit and four advanced life support ambulances.

    The Fire Prevention Bureau provides fire investigations, fire inspections, code enforcement, plan reviews, and public education.

    The Training Division works in cooperation with the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute and is a member of the Maryland Council of Fire and Rescue Academies.

    The goal of the Cumberland Fire Department is to provide the best possible fire, rescue, and emergency medical services to our customers.
    --   William G. Herbaugh
          Fire Chief

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    A view from the city hall rotunda.

     

    Financial Statements and Audits

    Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009 (Financial Audit)

    Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008 (Financial Audit)

    Management Letter to 2007 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

    Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2007 (Financial Audit)

    City financial audit for the fiscal year ending June 30 ,2006 (Large 1.0MB file in PDF format)

    City financial audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2005 (Large 2.0MB file in PDF format)


      Budget Reports

    FY 2010 Approved Operating Budget - Expenditure Report

    FY 2010 Approved Operating Budget - Revenue Report

     

    Taxes Outstanding

    Taxes Outstanding as of July 9, 2010 (Excel File - Large file)

    Taxes Outstanding as of July 9, 2010 (PDF File - Large File)

     

    Utility Rates:

    Water, Sewer and Trash Rates as of July 1, 2009

     

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    Department of Public Works 
    215 Bowen Street

    Cumberland, Maryland 21502
    Phone:  301-759-6620

     

     

     Mission
     The mission of the three Divisions of the Public Works Department (Engineering, Maintenance, and Utilities) is to:
    • Support the City of Cumberland with operational services
    • Manage resources

                  Develop long-term plans

                  Monitor short-term plans

                  Execute near-term plans

    •  Provide the most efficient services to the citizens of the City
       

    See the menu to the left for detailed information on each Public Works Division

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Call 301-777-1600 to report after hours emergencies (down trees, public waterline breaks, sewer emergencies . . . )

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    Contact:


    John Chapman, Assistant Director of Public Works

    Maintenance Division

    215 Bowen Street

    Cumberland, MD 21501-1702

    (301) 759-6627
    jchapman@allconet.org   

    CityPublicWorks@allconet.org

     

     

     

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    The Cumberland Parks and Recreation Department strives to enhance the quality of life in Cumberland by offering a wide variety of high quality, safe, accessible, and affordable recreation activities and facitilies that meet the year-round leisure-time needs of Cumberland area residents of all ages and interests.

     

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    CODE
    City of
    CUMBERLAND, MARYLAND

    Codified through
    Ord. No. 3512, enacted Dec. 14, 2004.
    (Supplement No. 18)

    Preliminaries
    CUMBERLAND CITY CODE 
    ________
    Published by Order of the Mayor and Council
    ________
    Adopted September 10, 1991
    Effective September 10, 1991
    ________
    Published by Municipal Code Corporation
    Tallahassee, Florida 1991
    OFFICIALS
    of the
    CITY OF
    CUMBERLAND, MARYLAND
    AT THE TIME OF THIS CODIFICATION
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    Harry Stern
    Mayor 
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    Dellann Campbell
    Joseph Freno
    Ursula Franklin
    Harvey M. May, Jr.
    City Council 
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    William Z. Burke
    Acting City Administrator 
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    H. Jack Price, Jr.
    City Solicitor 
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    Audrey C. Wolford
    City Clerk 
    PREFACE
    This Code constitutes a complete recodification of the general and permanent ordinances of the City of Cumberland, Maryland.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Chapter 9 HUMAN RIGHTS*

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    *State law references:  Human relations, Ann. Code of Md. art. 49B. 

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    Article I. In General
    Secs. 9-1--9-25. Reserved.
    Article II. Human Relations Commission
    Secs. 9-31--9-50. Reserved.
    Article III. Fair Housing
    Secs. 9-52--9-58. Reserved.

    ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
    Secs. 9-1--9-25. Reserved.



    ARTICLE II.  HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION*

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    *Editor's note:  The title of Art. II has been amended to reflect changes made by Ord. No. 3380 at the discretion of the editor. 
    Cross references:  Boards, commissions, authorities generally, § 2-191 et seq. 

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    Sec. 9-26. Definitions.
    The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
    Commission  means the Cumberland Human Relations Commission. 
    Complainant  means any person or groups of persons claiming to be aggrieved under this article. 
    Conciliation means the attempted resolution of issues raised by a complaint, or by the investigation of a complaint through informal negotiations involving the complainant, the respondent and the commission. 
    Conciliation agreement means the written agreement setting forth the resolution of the issues in conciliation. 
    Discrimination means any direct or indirect act, policy, or practice of exclusion, distinction, restriction, segregation, limitation, refusal, denial or any other act or practice of differentiation or preference in the treatment of an individual based on, or the perception of, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, or physical or mental disability, or the aiding, abetting inciting, coercing or compelling thereof.  This definition also applies to the verb "to discriminate" and to the adjective "discriminatory" as used in this article. 
    Employee  means an individual employed by an employer, except that employee does not include any person elected to public office or any person chosen by the officer to be on the officer's personnel staff, or an appointee in the policymaking level or an immediate advisor with respect to the exercise of the constitutional or legal powers of the office. The exception set forth in the preceding sentence does not include employees subject to the state or local civil service laws.  
    Employer  means a person engaged in an industry or business who has fifteen (15) or more employees for each working day in each of twenty (20) or more calendar weeks in the current or preceding calendar year, and any agent of such a person; such term does include the state to the extent as may be provided in this article but such term does not include a bona fide private membership club, other than a labor organization, which is exempt from taxation under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code. 
    Employment agency  means any person regularly undertaking with or without compensation to procure employees for an employer or to procure for employees opportunities to work for an employer and includes an agent of such a person; but shall not include an agency of the United States or an agency of the state or a political subdivision thereof, except such term shall include the United States Employment Service and the system of state and local employment services receiving federal assistance. 
    Familial status  means the status of one (1) or more individuals who are under age eighteen (18) and being domiciled with a parent or other person having the legal custody of the individual or the designee of the parent or other person having legal custody of the individual, with the written permission of the parent or other person. Familial status includes the status of being a pregnant woman or an individual or is in the process of securing legal custody of an individual under age eighteen (18). 
    Labor organization  means a labor organization engaged in an industry and any agent of such an organization, and includes any organization of any kind, any agency, or employee representation committee, group, association or plan so engaged in which employees participate and which exists for the purpose, in whole or in part, of dealing with employers concerning grievances, labor disputes, wages, rates of pay, hours or other terms or conditions of employment, and any conference, general committee, joint or system board or joint council so engaged which is subordinate to a national or international labor organization.  
    Marital status  means the state of being single, married, separated, divorced or widowed. 
    Physical or mental disability  means a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one (1) or more major life activities, a record of such impairment, or being regarded as having such impairment. The term excludes use of alcohol or drugs in a manner that threatens the safety of others or prevents performance of job responsibilities. 
    Public funds  means funds derived from any governmental body or agency thereof, or funds derived from general citywide solicitations. 
    Religion  includes all aspects of religious observances and practices, as well as belief, except in those cases when the observance, practice or belief cannot be reasonably accommodated by an employer without causing undue hardship on the conduct of the employer's business. 
    Respondent  means any person or groups of persons against whom a complaint is lodged. 
    Sexual orientation  means having an orientation, or being identified as having an orientation, for male or female homosexuality, heterosexuality or bisexuality by preference or practice. 
    Unlawful practices  means a discrimination by any person against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, national origin sexual orientation or familial status. 
    (Code 1966, § 2-50; Ord. No. 3380, § 1, 8-14-01)

    Sec. 9-27. Created.
    There is hereby created the Cumberland Human Relations Commission.
    (Code 1966, § 2-51; Ord. No. 3380, § 2, 8-14-01)

    Sec. 9-28. Membership; organization; purpose.
    (a)   The commission shall consist of seven (7) members who shall be appointed by the mayor and city council. Any four (4) members of the commission shall constitute a quorum. Members shall serve without compensation. Each member of the commission shall serve for a period of three (3) years or until his successor is duly appointed and qualified. The members of the commission shall annually elect a chairman from among the members of the commission, shall appoint a secretary, and may adopt such bylaws as may be necessary for the efficient conduct of the commission's affairs.
    (b)   The commission has the responsibility for the elimination of discrimination in all areas of community life, as more particularly provided throughout this article.
    (Code 1966, § 2-52; Ord. No. 3380, § 3, 8-14-01)
     

    Sec. 9-29. Powers and duties.
    (a)   Duties.  The commission shall have the duty to: 
    (1)   Receive and investigate complaints following the procedure established in this article;
    (2)   Conciliate disputes involving alleged discrimination when the commission reasonably believes that an unlawful discriminatory practice has taken place;
    (3)   Provide advice and assistance to public and private agencies on matters relating to human rights;
    (4)   Render advice and assistance to the mayor and city council on all matters within this article;
    (5)   Cooperate with federal, state, and city agencies, citizens, citizen organizations, the board of education and parochial and private schools in formulating and developing educational courses to accomplish the objectives of this article; and
    (6)   From time to time, but not less than once a year, render to the mayor and city council a written report of the commissions activities and recommendations.
    (b)   Powers.  To accomplish the objectives of this article, the Commission is vested the power to: 
    (1)   Hold public hearings in accordance with the provisions of this article;
    (2)   Administer oaths and affirmations, certify official acts and issue subpoenas and other legal process to compel the production of testimony, books, records, papers, accounts or documents reasonably relevant to any inquiry, investigation, hearing, or proceeding brought under this article;
    (3)   Adopt procedural and evidentiary rules necessary to fulfill the intent of this article;
    (4)   Grant relief in the manner prescribed in this article;
    (5)   Develop programs designed to bring about the prevention and elimination of discrimination, and accept grants and donations on behalf of the city for the purpose of carrying out such programs;
    (6)   Establish and constitute committees, standing committees, or advisory counsels as the commission deems appropriate and appoint members thereto; and
    (7)   Subject to customary, budgetary control, secure staff, office space, supplies, and other items necessary for the discharge of the commission’s duties.
    (Code 1966, § 2-53; Ord. No. 3380, § 4, 8-14-01)

    Sec. 9-30. Enforcement.
    (a)   Administration. 
    (1)   Complaint.  Any person claiming to be aggrieved by a violation of this ordinance may, within one hundred eighty (180) days of the last discriminatory act, file a written complaint with the commission. A copy of the complaint, and any amendments to the complaint, shall be served by the complainant on the respondent. The complaint shall state: 
    a.   The name of the alleged violator or facts sufficient to identify such person;
    b.   An outline of the material facts upon which the complaint is based;
    c.   The date or dates of the alleged violation; and
    d.   That the conduct of the complainant was for a legitimate purpose and not for the purpose of harassment or entrapment against whom the complaint is made.
    (2)   Pre-investigation settlement.  Before conducting a full investigation of a complaint, the commission or a committee thereof or staff person assigned thereto may attempt to negotiate a settlement of the dispute between the parties, if such person deems that an attempt to settle is practicable. 
    (3)   Investigation.  Within thirty (30) days of receiving a complaint, the commission or committee or staff person shall conduct an initial investigation and report the findings to the full commission. Such investigation may be made by a field visit, written or oral inquiry, conference, or any other method or combination deemed suitable in the discretion of the investigator. The commission may extend the time for conducting the investigation in the interest of justice. 
    (4)   Conciliation agreement.  If in the view of the commission, an unlawful discriminatory practice has taken place, the commission shall attempt to eliminate the unlawful discriminatory practice by having the parties join a conciliation agreement, which shall be reached by the following guidelines: 
    a.   The terms of the conciliation agreement shall include a provision requiring the respondent to refrain from unlawful discriminatory practices in the future, and may include such penalties as the commission deems necessary to ensure there are no further unlawful discriminatory practices.
    b.   The commission shall not disclose what has transpired in the course of its efforts at conciliation except to the parties and their representatives; however, when executed, the final terms of the conciliation agreement may be disclosed.
    (5)   Hearing.   If the commission fails to conciliate a complaint after the parties have attempted in good faith to reach an agreement, the commission then has ten (10) days to serve notice on the parties the time and place of a public hearing. The public hearing is subject to the following: 
    a.   The respondent may file statements with the commission prior to the hearing in support of the respondent’s position.
    b.   The parties may present testimony and evidence and have the right to cross-examine witnesses.
    c.   All testimony and evidence shall be given under oath or by affirmation.
    d.   The commission shall not be bound by strict rules of evidence prevailing in courts of law or equity.
    e.   The commission shall keep a full record of the hearing that shall be public and open to inspection by any person, and the commission shall furnish a copy of the hearing record for a reasonable cost upon request by any party.
    (6)   Action by commission.  The commission shall make such findings of fact as are supported by the evidence and testimony presented at the hearing. Should the commission determine that an unlawful discriminatory practice has occurred or is occurring, the commission shall issue such remedial orders as are necessary to correct the unlawful discriminatory practice and to require cessation of such practice. Remedial orders may include, but are not limited to, require anti-discrimination trainings for employees, supervisors and managers, or require adoption of new anti-discrimination policies and procedures. The commission is also authorized to assess fines to the extent permitted by state laws. 
    (7)   Appeals.  Any party aggrieved by any final action of the commission may seek judicial review in a court of competent jurisdiction by filing a complaint for review within thirty (30) days of the commission’s final action. 
    (b)   Judicial enforcement. 
    (1)   Should the unlawful discriminatory practice as determined by the commission fail to be resolved by remedial order, the commission shall refer the matter to the city solicitor for investigation and either prosecution of the offending party in a court of competent jurisdiction, or in addition or in the alternative, to apply to the court for an order enjoining such discriminatory practice or requiring the offending party to refrain from such prospective discriminatory acts and for such other remedies as may be deemed necessary and proper.
    (Code 1966, § 2-54; Ord. No. 3380, § 5, 8-14-01)
    Editor's note:  Ord. No. 3380, § 5, adopted Aug. 14, 2001, amended the Code by repealing former §§ 9-30--9-33, and enacting new provisions desigated as § 9-30. Former §§ 9-30--9-33 pertained to filing of complaints; investigation of complaints; conference and hearings. See the Code Comparative Table. 
    Secs. 9-31--9-50. Reserved.



    ARTICLE III. FAIR HOUSING*

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    *Cross references:  Buildings and building regulations, Ch. 5; licenses, taxation and miscellaneous business regulations, Ch. 10. 
    State law references:   Housing discrimination, Ann. Code of Md. art. 49B, § 19 et seq. 

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    Sec. 9-51. Discrimination in housing.
    (a)   Purpose.  It is hereby declared to be the policy of the city, in the exercise of its police powers for the protection of the public safety, public health and general welfare, to ensure equal opportunity to all persons to live in decent housing facilities and to eliminate discrimination in all housing accommodations and to that end to prohibit discrimination in all housing accommodations by any person. 
    (b)   Unlawful practices.  It is unlawful for a discriminatory purpose, in whole or in part, for any person having the right to sell, rent, lease, control, construct or manage any dwelling constructed or to be constructed, or any agent or employee of such person to: 
    (1)   Refuse to sell or rent after the making of a bona fide offer, or to refuse to negotiate for the sale or rental of, or otherwise make unavailable or deny, a dwelling to any person.
    (2)   Discriminate against any person in the terms, conditions, or privileges of sale or rental of a dwelling, or in the provision of services or facilities in connection therewith.
    (3)   Make, print or publish or cause to be made, printed or published any notice, statement or advertisement, with respect to the sale or rental of a dwelling, that indicates any preference, limitation or discrimination or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.
    (4)   Represent to any person, for reasons of discrimination, that any dwelling is not available for inspection, sale or rental when such dwelling is in fact so available.
    (5)   Deny any person access to or membership or participation in any multiple listing service, real estate broker's organization or other service, organization or facility relating to the business of selling or renting dwellings, or to discriminate against him in the terms or conditions of such access, membership or participation.
    (6)   Include in any transfer, sale, rental or lease of housing any restrictive covenant that discriminates; or for any person to honor or exercise or attempt to honor or exercise any discriminatory covenant pertaining to housing.
    (7)   Refuse to consider both applicant's income when both parties to a marriage seek to buy or lease any dwelling.
    (8)   Refuse to consider alimony or child support awarded by a court and received by an applicant as a valid source of income, where that source can be verified as to its amount, length of time received, and regularity of receipt.
    (9)   Request or consider information about birth control practices in evaluating any prospective buyer or lessee of a dwelling.
    (10)   For profit, to induce or attempt to induce any person to sell or rent any dwelling by representations regarding the entry or prospective entry into the neighborhood of a person or persons of a particular race, religion, sex, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation or national origin.
    (11)   To discriminate in the sale or rental, or otherwise make unavailable, or deny, a dwelling to any buyer or renter because of a disability of the buyer or renter or a person residing in or intending to reside in the dwelling after it is so sold, rented or made available.
    (12)   To discriminate against any person in the terms, conditions, or privileges of sale or rental of a dwelling, or in the provision of services or facilities in connection with the dwelling, because of a disability of the person or a person residing in or intending to reside in the dwelling after it is so sold, rented or made available.
    (13)   To refuse to permit, at the expense of the person with a disability, reasonable modifications of existing premises occupied or to be occupied by the individual if the modifications may be necessary to afford the person with the disability full enjoyment of the dwelling and, for a rental dwelling, the tenant agrees, at the tenants expense, to restore reasonable wear and tear excepted, the interior of the dwelling to the condition that existed before the modification on vacating the dwelling.
    (14)   To refuse to make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices or services, when the accommodations may be necessary to afford an individual with a disability equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling.
    (15)   To fail to design or construct a covered multi-family dwelling for first occupancy as required by Article 49B, Section 22(b) of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
    (c)   Solely on the basis of age, a landlord, real estate broker, associate real estate broker or real estate salesperson may not refuse to rent or sell housing to a person at least sixty-two (62) years of age or older.
    (d)   Nothing in the provisions of this article shall be construed to bar any person from refusing to sell, rent or advertise any dwelling which is planned exclusively for, or occupied exclusively by, individuals of one (1) sex, to any individual of the opposite sex, on the basis of sex. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this article a person may sell, rent or advertise any dwelling to aged or elderly persons only, or if the dwelling is planned exclusively for or occupied exclusively by a specified age group.
    (e)   With respect to sex discrimination and discrimination on the basis of marital status alone, nothing in this article shall be construed to apply to the rental of rooms within any dwelling in which the owner maintains his principal residence or to the rental of any apartment in a dwelling containing not more than five (5) units and in which the owner maintains his principal residence.
    (Ord. No. 2872, § 1, 12-2-80; Ord. No. 3380, § 6, 8-14-01)
    Editor's note:  Ord. No. 3380, § 6, adopted Aug. 14, 2001, amended the Code by repealing former §§ 9-51--9-58, and enacting new provisions desigated as § 9-51. Former §§ 9-51--9-58 pertained to fair housing. See the Code Comparative Table. 
    Secs. 9-52--9-58. Reserved.
     
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    The Historic Preservation Commission, as appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council, acts to review Certificate of Appropriateness Permit applications for work within the city's Canal Place Preservation District. Permits will be issued for those projects that have been determined by the Commission as meeting the intent of the guidelines contained within this hand­book. The Commission and its staff also serve to provide technical guidance to property owners with questions regarding design and maintenance issues, as well as direction in seeking financial assistance for rehabilitation projects.
     
    The Commission meets each month in City Hall. Its meetings are public ses­sions open to all members of the public, although persons wishing to have their project reviewed must apply ahead of time to the Commission staff, locat­ed in City Hall, in order to be scheduled in advance for the agenda.
    The City maintains a collection of technical reference sources that may assist property owners in gaining further understanding of recommended preservation techniques and approaches. In addition, the Commission can direct people to collections of historic photographs of buildings and city streetscapes which may aid property owners researching or trying to locate older views of their building.
    For more information, please contact:
    Kathy McKenney
    Historic Planner/Preservation Coordinator
    City of Cumberland
    Department of Community Development
    P.O. Box 1702
    Cumberland, MD 21502
    301-759-6431 (phone)

     

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    City of Cumberland - 2010 Election
     
    Primary Election  -  September 14, 2010
    General Election  - November 2, 2010
     
     

     

     

    ►  FILING FOR CANDIDACY 

     
     
    In accordance with City Charter Section 11, City Code Sections 19.05 and 19.06, and State of Maryland 2010 Election Calendar
     
    1              Deadline for submitting a Candidacy Form requesting to be placed on the primary election ballot is July 6, 2010 at 9:00 p.m.
     
    2.            The Candidacy Form must be submitted to the City Clerk’s office at City Hall along with a Financial Disclosure Form.
                     (Forms and copy of Sections 19.5 and 19.6 of the City Code pertaining to “Conflicts of Interest” may be accessed through the links at the left.)
     
    3.            A filing fee is required at the time of submission:
     
                    Filing fee for Mayor………..…        $40.00
                    Filing fee for Council …….…..        $25.00
     
                    ♦  Checks may be made out to the “Mayor and City Council of Cumberland.”
     
     

     

     

    ►  CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS / COMPENSATION
     

    In accordance with City Charter Section 12
     
    MAYOR
     
    - The term of Mayor is four (4) years, beginning January 3, 2011
     
    - A candidate for Mayor must be:
                    1.        Twenty-five (25) years of age at the time of his/her election
                    2.        A citizen of the United States at the time of his/her election
                    3.        A resident of the City of Cumberland for one (1) year immediately preceding his/her election
                   
    - Compensation for the position of Mayor is $7,200 annually
     
     
    COUNCIL
     
    - The term of Council is four (4) years, beginning January 3, 2011.
     
    - A candidate for Council must be:
                    1.        Twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of his/her election
                    2.        A citizen of the United States at the time of his/her election
                    3.        A resident of the City of Cumberland for one (1) year immediately preceding his/her election
     
    - Compensation for the position of Council is $4,800 annually
     
     

     

     

    ►  LIMITS ON CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS
     

    Cumberland City Charter Section 11A
    (The information below is a summary of pertinent information pertaining to campaign contributions. A full copy of this Section of the Code may be accessed through the link at the left.)
     
     
     
     
    Limit of Contributions
     
    It is unlawful for any individual, association, unincorporated association, corporation or any other entity to contribute any money or thing of value greater than$500.00 to any candidate in any 4-year election cycle, which amount shall not exceed $250.00 for a period beginning the day following the general election and running until the day after the primary election; and $250.00 from the day after the primary election until the day after the general election.
     
    Report of Contributions/Expenditures
     
    Each Candidate must file a Report of Contributions and Expenditures with the City Clerk no later than seven (7) days following the primary election, and no later than seven (7) days following the general election. Report forms are included in this packet.
     
                      Interim Report due September 21, 2010
                    →  Final Report due November 9, 2010
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Late Fees
     
    A late filing fee will be assessed for each report or statement of expenditures and contributions not filed
    within the prescribed time as follows:
     
                    1.            $25.00 per day for the first ten (10) days overdue;
                    2.            $10.00 per day for the next twenty (20) days overdue;
                    3.            Misdemeanor shall be charged for failure to file a report within thirty (30) days of a set deadline. An individual found guilty shall be deemed ineligible to hold office for five (5) years.
     
     
     
      
    ►  POLITICAL SIGNS
     
    Cumberland City Code: Section 14.07.02
     
    Private Property:
    With the consent of the property owner, a political sign not to exceed six (6) square feet may be placed in any residential zoning district, or not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in any nonresidential zoning district within the City of Cumberland.
     
    Public Property:
    State, County and City governments generally prohibit the placement of political signs on public property and right-of-ways. 
     
    Therefore, unless proper authorization is provided to the Department of Community Development, the City shall assume that candidates DO NOT have individual permission to place such signs on public property or right-of-way and these signs will be removed.
     
     
     
     

    ►  CONTACT INFORMATION               

     
    If you should have any questions or need further information regarding Candidacy requirements for City government, please contact the City Clerk’s office at the following:
     
                    Marjorie A. Eirich, City Clerk
                    57 N. Liberty Street
                    Cumberland, MD 21502
                    Phone: 301-759-6447
                    Email: meirich@allconet.org
                    Web: www.ci.cumberland.md.us
     
    The Allegany County Election Office may be reached at:
                   
                    Allegany County Office Complex
                    701 Kelly Road
                    Cumberland, MD 21502
                    Phone: 301-777-5931
                    Email: elections@allconet.org
                    Web: gov.allconet.org/elections

     

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    HOUSING CODE (Effective 01/01/2008)

     

    Housing Code (Ordinance 3597)    click to open

     

    LICENSE APPLICATIONS AND AGENT REGISTRATIONS

     

     The Residential Rental License Application and the Agent Registration Form found below can be printed, completed, and submitted for newly acquired residential rental properties or new residential rentals. 

     

      Residential Rental License Application.pdf   click to open

     

    Please note that this form has two signature lines.  The original completed application must be submitted.  Copies will not be accepted.  The application is mailed our prior to the beginning of each fiscal year and is due by July 1 of each year..  If the owner fails to receive an application, this form can be printed and submitted.  Please note that if the owner's or local agent's mailing address is a P.O. Box, the owner's physical address must be included on the application also. 

     

    The License Application can be completed by the Property Owner or the Registered Agent on file with Community Development.  If the owner's local agent completes the license and an Agent Registration is not on file, the application is considered incomplete and will be returned.  If the owner of the property completes the application and an agent is required, the owner should list the agent on the form.  In this case, we will hold the application up to  ten (10) days to await the receipt of the Agent Registration Form in lieu of returning the application immediately. 

      

     

    Agent Registration      click to open

     

    All residential rental owners who reside outside of Allegany County are required to have a local agent and must be eligible in accordance with the Housing Code.  An Agent Registration Form must be completed by the Local Agent listed on the License Application.  The local agent that is llisted on both the Application and Registration must reside within Allegany County.  If the local agent is a Rental Agency, the Agency must have a legal physical office within Allegany County.  This form is submitted one time and is carried over each fiscal year, unless written notification is received by the registered agent or the residential property owner.

     

    Please mail all completed License Applications and Registrations to the address below:

    City of Cumberland

    Attn:  Rental Licensing

    P.O. Box 1702

    Cumberland, MD 21501-1702 

     

     

    RESIDENTIAL RENTAL SELF-INSPECTIONS

     

    Housing Self-Inspection Check List    click to open

     

    This form needs to be completed for every turnover in tenant as of January 1, 2008.  The Self-Inspection Form is to be completed by both the tenant and the owner and/or the registered local agent.  The original copy of the signed Self-Inspection Form should be retained by the owner and/or registered local agent.  This document along with your copy of the Maryland Lead Inspection Certificate may be requested and the owner/Registered Agent will be required to supply the form to Community Development at that time.

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    Permit Checklists

     

    The following checklists are provided online to help citizens prepare the information they need when applying for various permits available from the City of Cumberland. Please contact the Department of Community Development at 301-759-6442 if you have any further questions about the permitting process.

     

    Click on the links below to view and print Checklists that note the items needed in order to apply for a permit. 

     

    Commercial Checklists

    Commercial Occupancy Checklist

    Residential Addition Checklist
    Residential Alteration Checklist
    Residential New Construction Checklists 
    Dumpster Checklist

    Plumbing/Utility/Electrical Checklist

     

    Click on the links below to view and print Permit Applicatoins available on-line. 

    Dumpster Permit Application

     

    (The Dumpster Permit Application is to be used for any type of work that hinders the use of public right of ways.  This permit application should be applied for 4-5 business days prior to dumpster being placed or right of way being blocked.)

     

    Plumbing/Utility/Electrical Application

     

      Please note that Utility Permits will not be issued until required tap charges are paid in full.  When a water tap requested is greater than one (1) inch, the fee is determined by the Water Department, 301-759-6623.)



    The checklists and applications provided above are in Adobe PDF format, which requires downloading the free Adobe Acrobat viewer.

     

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    (The Plumbing/Utility/Electrical and Dumpster Permit Applications can be printed, completed and faxed to the following number: 301-722-7841.  (All plumbing and electrical work conducted within the City of Cumberland requires rough-in and final inspections by an independent inspection agency.)

     

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    The City of Cumberland’s 2004 Comprehensive Plan is available for viewing online.

    The document is provided in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF).  In order to view the document, you must have the free Adobe Acrobat viewer. The set of PDF files below contain the maps as well. The maps are also provided at the bottom of this page in a larger, more readable format using the free Autodesk map viewer.

    Cover

    Page 2

    Table of Contents

    Executive Summary

    1. Introduction

    2. Plan Concept

    3. Sensitive Areas

    4. Land Use

    5. Transportation

    6. Community Facilities

    7. Mineral Resources

    8. Housing

    9. Economic Development

    10. Energy Conservation

    11. Implementation

    Figure 1. Regional Context

    Below are the links to open the figures/maps in the Comprehensive Plan.  The following documents are provided in DWF format.  These files can be viewed by using the free Autodesk DWF viewer.

    Figure 2. Concept Plan: Cultural Resources

    Figure 3. Open Space and Recreational Resources

    Figure 4: Concept Plan: Development Opportunities

    Figure 5. Sensitive Areas

    Figure 6. General Land Use Concept

    Figure 7: Existing Generalized Land Use

    Figure 8. Generalized Future Land Use

    Figure 9. Transportation Plan

    Figure 10: Economic Development Districts

     

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    City of Cumberland 2005-2009 Consolidated Plan

    Cover
    Table of Contents
    Executive Summary

    Institutional Structure
    Affordable Housing
    2005-2009 Housing Needs
    2005-2009 Homeless Needs
    2005-2009 Public Housing Needs
    2005-2009 Community Development
    2005-2009 Economic Development
    2005-2009 Historic Preservation
    Anti-poverty Strategy
    Appendix 1 2 3
    Appendix 4
    Map - Low-moderate Income Concentration
    Map - 2005 CDBG Projects in Relation to Minority Concentrations
    Map - Community Betterment Neighborhood Areas
    Appendix 5
    Appendix 6
     

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    January 6, 2009 Public Meeting

    I -  Public Meeting Overview

    II -  Cumberland Housing Authority presentation

          Neighborhood Conservation Initiative (NCI) Application - Cornerstone Hill

          Nathan Blatchley, CHA

     

    February 3, 2009 Public Meeting

    I-   Public Meeting Overview

    II-   CDBG 2009 Annual Application

     

     

    February 17, 2009 Public Meeting

    1 - Public Meeting Overview

     

     

    March 3, 2009 Public Meeting

    I -   Public Meeting Overview

    II -  Economic Development Update

           Presented by Brenda Smith, Economic Development Coordinator

    III -  FY 2008 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

           Presented by Joe Urban, City Comptroller

     

     

    March 31, 2009 Public Meeting

    1 - Public Meeting Overview

     

     

     

    April 14, 2009 Public Meeting

     

    1 -  Public Meeting Overview

     

    2 -  Sludge Heat Dryer Process vs. Sludge Land Application Process

          Presentation by Raquel Ketterman, Environmental Technician

     

    3 -  Lake Koon Boating / Handicap Access / Fishing Pier

          Presentation by Raquel Ketterman, Environmental Technician

     

    4 -  2009-2010 CDBG Proposed Projects Public Hearing

        

     

     

    April 28, 2009 Public Meeting

     

    1 -  Public Meeting Overview

     

    2 -  Police Department Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Presentation

           Charles Hinnant, Chief of Police

     

    3 -  Fire Department FIscal Year 2010 Budget Presentation

          William Herbaugh, Fire Chief

     

     

     

     

    May 12, 2009 Public Meeting

     

     

    1 - Public Meeting Overview

     

     

    2 -  Day of Caring and Sharing - 2009 Projects

          Presented by Council Members Hendershot and Pirolozzi

     

     

    3 -  Administrative Services FY 2010 Budget Presentation

         Presented by Jeffrey D. Rhodes, Director of Administrative Services

     

     

     

    May 26, 2009 Public Meeting

     

     

    1 -  Public Meeting Overview   (12MB download)

     

     2 - Solid Waste Collection - Rules and Regulations  (8MB download)

           Presentation by John Chapman, Assistant Director Public Works / Maintenance Division

     

     

    June 9, 2009 Public Meeting

     

    1 - Public Meeting Overview (3MB download)

     

     

     

    June 23, 2009 Public Meeting

     

    1 - Public Meeting Overview  (3MB download)

     

     

     

    July 7, 2009 Public Meeting

     

    1 - Public Meeting Overview  (4MB download)

     

    2 - Community Legacy 2009 Application Project Request List  (2MB download)

          (Presented by Kathy McKenney, Historic Planner)

     

     

    August 4, 2009 Public Meeting

    1.   Public Meeting Overview

    2.   Maryland Municipal League 2009 Summer Conference Summary Report

    3.   Street Improvement Projects - August 2009 Update

    4.   Traffic Recommendations from Traffic Group meeting on July 7, 2009

    5.   2008 Comprehensive Plan Update

     

     

    August 25, 2009 Public Meeting

    1.  Public Meeting Overview

     

     

    September 8, 2009 Public Meeting

    1.   Public Meeting Overview

     

     

    September 29, 2009 Public Meeting

    1.   Public Meeting Overview (3MB)

    2.   ZTA 09-04: Truck Parking Regulations (738 KB)

     

     

    October 13, 2009 Public Meeting

    1.   Public Meeting Overview

     

     

    October 27, 2009 Public Meeting

    1.   Public Meeting Overview  (5MB download)

    2.   Economic Development Update(3MB download)

    3.   William Booth Tower Redevelopment Plan - (4MB download)

     

    November 10, 2009 Public Meeting

    1.   Public Meeting Overview (5MB download)

    2.   Public Hearing - Comprehensive Subdivision Regulations Amendment (2MB download)

     

    November 24, 2009 Public Meeting

    1.  Public Meeting Overview

     

     

    December 8, 2009 Public Meeting

     1.       Public Meeting Overview

     

    December 22, 2009 Public Meeting

    1.       Public Meeting Overview 

     

    January 5, 2010 Public Meeting

    1.     Public Meeting Overview

    2.     Proposed Reorganization of the Cumberland Fire Department

            Presented by the Cumberland Fire Department Local #1715

     

     

    January 19, 2010 Public Meeting

    1.     Public Meeting Overview

     

     

     

     

    February 2, 2010 Public Meeting

    1.     Public Meeting Overview

    2.     Economic Development Quarterly Update

            Brenda Smith, Economic Development Coordinator

    3.     Recommended Revisions to Ordinance 3208 governing the

            Historic Preservation Commission

               Kathy McKenney, Historic Planner

    4.     Urban Tree Canopy Program - Strategic Implementaion Plan

            Paul Eriksson, Natural Resource Technician

     

     

     

    February 16, 2010 Public Meeting

    1.     Public Meeting Overview

    2.     National Road Bicentennial

            Dave Umling, City Planner

    3.     PUBLIC HEARING - Beall Street Rezoning

            Dave Umling, City Planner

    4.     PUBLIC HEARING - 2010 CDBG Action Plan

            Lee Borror / Jay Oliver, Community Development

     

     

    March 2, 2010 Public Meeting

     

    1.     Public Meeting Overview

    2.     2010 Snow Report

     

     

     

    March 30, 2010 Public Meeting

     

    1.           Public Meeting Overview

     

     

     

    May 11, 2010 Public Meeting

     

    1.     Public Meeting Overview

     

     

    June 8, 2010 Public Meeting

     

    1.    Public Meeting Overview

     

    2.    Administrative Services - FY11 Budget

     

    3.    ZTA 10-01 - Historic Area Regulations

     

    4.    Street Improvement Projects

     

    July 20, 2010 Public Meeting

     

    1.   Economic Development Update PowerPoint

     

    2.   ZTA 10-02 - Lots of Record

     

    3.   Baltimore/Mechanic Street Intersection - Review of Alternatives

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    The Administrative Appeals Board was established by Charter Amendment on September 20, 2005 and became effective on November 9, 2005.
    The Board was created to assume the duties of the Board of Election Supervisors, the Civil Service Commission, and the Ethics Commission.
    It is a five-member board, whose members serve three-year terms. 
    The Board meets on an as-needed basis.
    The City Clerk serves as the City representative.

    Members
    Term Expires
    John C. Vanetta
    05-15-2012
    Dr. Magno P. Roque, M. D.
    05-15-2012
    Kristen Bender
    03-31-2013
    Russell L. Livengood
    01-01-2011
    Steven L. Hartsock, Ph. D.
    03-31-2013

     
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    The Downtown Development Commission is a thirteen-member Commission composed of not less than nine members from among those property owners and businesses which are located within the Primary Benefit Districts within the Special Taxing District, not less than three members from among those property owners and businesses located in the Secondary Benefit District within the Special Taxing District, and the additional member appointed from among the general population of the City.  Said additional member must be a resident of the City of Cumberland and may be a property owner within the Special Taxing District.

     

    This Commission shall prepare and recommend to the Mayor and City Council of Cumberland a comprehensive plan for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Cumberland Mall; prepare and recommend changes in the plan, or any part thereof; recommend policy rules and regulations for orderly development, operation, use, maintenance, and regulation of the Cumberland Mall; conduct studies and submit reports containing specific recommendations with regard to vehicular and pedestrian traffic, parking, and special activities and events with the Cumberland Center City; seek the advice, counsel and active participation of City officials; arrange and conduct relative publicity; prepare an annual budget; prepare and submit to the Mayor and City Council a report of finances and administrative activities at the end of the fiscal year.  
     


     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
    (13 Member Comm. -  9 Primary, 3 Secondary, 1 Community Rep.)
     
     
     
     
    Meet 2nd Thursday each month
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Community Development Conf. Room, City Hall
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Members Serve Three Year Terms
     
    Term Expires
     
     
    Cheryl Sherman
    Primary -
     
     
    6/30/12
     
     
     
    C. Douglas Schmidt
    Community Rep.
     
    7/01/11
     
     
     
     
    Sandy Saville
    Primary - Financial Institution Rep.
    6/30/12
     
     
     
    Lee Schwartz
    Primary
     
     
    6/30/10
     
     
     
    Wade Clark
    Primary
     
     
    6/30/12
     
     
     
    Michael Brant
    Primary
     
     
    6/30/12
     
     
     
    Ed Huber
     
    Secondary
     
    6/30/12
     
     
     
    Andy Vick
    Secondary
     
    6/30/10
     
     
     
    Terry Michaels
    Secondary
     
    6/30/10
     
     
     
    Ron Schaffer
    Primary
     
     
    6/30/10
     
     
     
    David Romero
    Primary
     
     
    7/01/11
     
     
     
    Regis Larkin
    Primary
     
     
    7/01/11
     
     
     
    Carolyn Nealy
    Primary
     
     
    7/01/11
     
     
     
    City Representative - Jeffrey Rhodes, Director of Community Development

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    Economic Development Commission is a nine-member Commission. Members of this commission are to encourage and facilitate economic development within the City.  The commission is charged with the responsibility of preparing and adopting a long-term economic development plan for the city, reviewing and recommending to the Mayor and City Council policy initiatives for economic development, and assisting in marketing business opportunities in the City.
     
    ECONOMIC DEVELOMENT COMMISSION
    (9 Member Commission - 1 Appointed by the County)
     

     

     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    ECONOMIC DEVELOMENT COMMISSION
    (9 Member Comm. -  1 Appointed by the County)
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Members Serve Three Year Terms
     
    Term Expires
     
     
    John Balch
     
     
     
    07-31-2010
     
     
     
    William Chesno
     
     
     
    07-31-2010
     
     
     
    Steve Chaney
     
     
     
    07-31-2010
     
     
     
    Peggy Dalton
     
     
     
    07-31-2012
     
     
     
    Dave Turnbull
     
     
     
    07-31-2012
     
     
     
    Kathy Getty
     
     
     
    07-31-2011
     
     
     
    Marc Zanger
     
     
     
    07-31-2011
     
     
     
    Jerry Young
     
     
      01-06-2012
     
     
    James Ortiz
     
     
     
    07-31-2012
     
     
     
    Matt Diaz - County Rep      

     

         
    City Representatives - Brenda Smith, Economic Development Coordinator
    Jeff Repp - City Administrator

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