§ 20A-1. Definitions.

(a) In general.

In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

(b) City structure.

(1) In general.

"City structure" means, except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, any building or other structural improvement to real property that:

(i) is owned by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore; and

(ii) has been or is being used for a municipal function or public purpose, including offices, work places, schools, fire stations, police stations, monuments, recreation facilities, neighborhood centers, and the like.

(2) Exclusions.

"City structure" does not include:

(i) any subsurface infrastructure or its appurtenances;

(ii) any operational facility not routinely open to the public; or

(iii) any structure (other than a building), to the extent that the structure:

(A) is located on, over, or under a street, alley, or other public way or land; and

(B) is designed, constructed, controlled, and maintained by and under the authority and supervision of the Director of Public Works, the Director of General Services, the Executive Director of the Parking Authority of Baltimore City, or the Director of Transportation, whichever has jurisdiction, or an authorized representative of the applicable Director.

(d) Person.

(1) In general.

"Person" has the meaning stated in § 1-107(a) {"Person: In general"} of the City Code's General Provisions Article.

(2) Inclusion of governmental entities.

Notwithstanding § 1-107(b) {"Person: Exclusion"} of the General Provisions Article, in this subtitle "person" also includes a governmental entity or an instrumentality or unit of a governmental entity.