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| 6 | Mayor & Council | 1 | Content |
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.
To contact the Mayor and Council:
Brian K. Grim, Mayor ……………………301-759-6414 email: bgrim@allconet.org
Harold L. Hendershot, Councilman .........301-759-6416 email: hendershot@allconet.org
David F. Kauffman, Councilman …..........301-759-6421 email: dfkauffman@allconet.org
Mary Beth Pirolozzi, Councilwoman ....…301-759-6417 email: pirolozzi@allconet.org
Nicholas J. Scarpelli, Councilman…....…301-759-6420 email: nick@scarpellifh.com
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| 772 | Replacement of Ridgedale Reservior with 3.5 Million Gallon Storage Tank | 667 | Content |
Project Number:
10-07-WFP
Project Name
Replacement of Ridgedale Reservoir with a 3.5 Million Gallon Tank
Description:
Replacement of the existing reservoir with a tank
Status:
Complete
Project Funding:
Consultant:
Contractor:
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Federal Government Links
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| 633 | Cumberland Wi-Fi | 3 | Content |
Questions or need assistance? wifitech@conxx.net
Commonly asked Cumberland Wi-Fi Questions:
When will you start charging for Cumberland Wi-Fi? Have there been changes to logon to Cumberland Wi-Fi? I am a paid user having issues logging on. What is the performance on the Wi-Fi? How can I improve my Wi-Fi signal?
Why can't I get a Wi-Fi signal, but the person next to me can?
Is the wireless network 100% safe and secure?
Can a cell phone interfere with my connection to the wireless network? What else can interfere with my connection?
Questions or need assistance? wifitech@conxx.net
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| 808 | Upcoming Meeting Agenda | 88 | Content |
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| 17 | City Departments | 3 | Content |
City of Cumberland Organizational Chart
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| 20 | About Cumberland | 4 | Content |
Where we’ve been, where we’re goingIn 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
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 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:
To Your HealthHospitals: The New Western Maryland Regional Medical Center located on Willowbrook Road offers a comprehensive range of general and specialty services for mdeical, surgical, pediatric, and obstetrical patients.
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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| 21 | Directions to Cumberland | 4 | Content |
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| 32 | Home Page | 31 | Content |
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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| 48 | Engineering Division | 54 | Content |
Ridgedale In-ground Water Tank (former location of Ridgedale Reservoir) 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.
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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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| 605 | FAIR HOUSING DISCRIMINAITON COMPLAINT PROCESS | 488 | Content |
FAIR HOUSING DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT APPLICATION DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT PROCESS |
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| 598 | HUMAN RIGHTS CODE, CHAPTER 9, CITY OF CUMBERLAND MD | 488 | Content |
CODE City of CUMBERLAND, MARYLAND Codified through Ord. No. 3512, enacted Dec. 14, 2004. (Supplement No. 18) Preliminaries CUMBERLAND CITY CODE
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Published by Order of the Mayor and Council
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Adopted September 10, 1991
Effective September 10, 1991
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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*
__________ *State law references: Human relations, Ann. Code of Md. art. 49B.
__________ 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* __________ *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.
__________ 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)
(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)
(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* __________ *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.
__________ 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)
kmckenney@allconet.org (email)
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City of Cumberland - 2012 Election
Primary Election - April 3, 2012
General Election - November 6, 2012
The City will be accepting candidacy filings for two Council seats due to the expiring terms of:
Councilwoman Mary Beth Pirlozzi
(Current term: January, 2009 - January, 2013),and
Councilman Harold L. Hendershot, Jr.
(Current term: January 2009 - January 2013)
► FILING FOR CANDIDACY In accordance with City Charter Section 11, City Code Sections 19.05 and 19.06, and State of Maryland 2012 Presidential Election Calendar
1 Deadline for submitting a Candidacy Form requesting to be placed on the primary election ballot is January 11, 2012 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 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
COUNCIL
- The term of Council is four (4) years, beginning January 2, 2013.
- 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 April 10, 2012
→ Final Report due November 13, 2012
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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Fill out this form to request information about visiting the Cumberland area, or to inquire about opportunities in Cumberland for your new or existing business.
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| 79 | Housing Code (Municipal Code Article VI) | 49 | Content |
Cumberland's first Housing Ordinance was adopted in 1997.
The Housing Ordinance in affect today was updated by Ordinance 3597, adopted September 4, 2007. Please click on the link below to open City of Cumberland Municipal Code, Article VI.
Housing Code.pdf
RESIDENTIAL RENTAL LICENSE
When a residential property becomes non-owner occupied or purchased to be a residential rental property within the Corporate City Limits, the property must be licensed through the City of Cumberland. The License Application can be found in the left column of this page. (See Sections 5-237, 5-238, 5-241, and 5-245)
AGENT REGISTRATION
If the owner resides outside of Allegany County, the owner is required to have a Local Agent, and an Agent Registration Form is Required to be completed, signed, and submitted to Community Development. (See Sections 5-239, 5-242, and 5-200)
SELF INSPECTIONS
Prior to the tenant moving into the residential unit, the owner and tenant need to go through the unit together and complete a Self Inspection Form. (This form is listed in the left side of this page. It can be clicked on to open and printed for the owner's convenience.) The owner/agent is to keep the Self Inspection Form with their records. This form is be made available only upon request.
PHYSICAL AND MAILING ADDRESS
All forms can also be picked up at the counter in Community Development, City Hall, Frederick Street Entrance.. All License Applications, Agent Registration Forms, and any other requested information can be mailed to the following address:
City of Cumberland Community Development-Rental Licensing 57 N. Liberty Street Cumberland, MD 21502
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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 Occupancy Checklist Residential Addition Checklist
Plumbing/Utility/Electrical Checklist
Click on the links below to view and print Permit Applicatoins available on-line.
(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.)
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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. 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 6. General Land Use Concept Figure 7: Existing Generalized Land Use Figure 8. Generalized Future Land Use Figure 10: Economic Development Districts
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January 17, 2012
Public Hearing -313/315 Springdale Street Rezoning (R-U to R-R) Public Hearing - Willowbrook Road Rezoning (B-H to R-O) Public Hearing - Neighborhood Element of 2013 Comprehensive Plan
January 03, 2012
December 20, 2011
Update to Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Program Presented by Whitman Requardt and Associates
December 6, 2011
Presentation from Chief Hinnant on accreditation of CPD through CALEA
November 22, 2011 Public Meeting Agenda Overview
November 8, 2011 Public Meeting Agenda Overview
Phase I - CSO Storage Facility at the Waste Water Treatment Plant Presented by : Whitman Requardt and Associates
October 25, 2011 Public Meeting Agenda Overview
October 11, 2011 Public Meeting Agenda Overview
September 27, 2011 Presented by Nancy Forlifer, WMHS Community Health & Wellness Director
September 13, 2011 U.S. Highway 220 Upgrade- Draft Tier 1 Environmental Impact Study Presented by Dave Umling, City Planner
August 30, 2011 Public Meeting Power Point Presentation
Trap, Neuter and Release Program Presented by Karl Brubaker, Director of the Allegany County Animal Control/Shelter Memorial Campus Boiler Retrofit Project Presented by John Chapman, Assistant Director of Public Works / Maintenance Division
August 16, 2011 Ridgecrest Development - John Laughlin Evitts Creek Watershed Update - Paul Erikkson, Natural Resource Technician Economic Development Update - Brenda Smith, Economic Development Coordinator
August 2, 2011 August 02, 2011 Public Meeting
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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.
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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 an 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 a comprehensive plan for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the downtown 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. The Downtown Development Commission is composed of 13 members with 3-year terms Primary District - 9 members Secondary District - 3 members Community Representative - 1 member (must be a City resident)
The DDC meets the second Tuesday of each month at 8:15 a.m. at City Hall.
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