§ 8-9. Projects excepted from assessments – Mandatory exceptions.

(a) In general.

Notwithstanding any other terms and provisions of this subtitle, when work is:

(1) required to be done:

(i) pursuant to the provisions of this subtitle; and

(ii) in accordance with Area Code Enforcement or Urban Renewal Plan approved by ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore; and

(2) financed either wholly or partially by Federal funds,

then and in that event said work shall be done at the entire expense of the City, and shall in no event become a lien against any adjacent property owner.

(b) Allocation of costs.

The cost of the work shall be shared by the Department of Housing and Community Development and the Department of Transportation, consistent with the adopted policy of the Board of Estimates and fee schedule.