Public Meetings
2023 Sanitary Consent Decree public meeting
The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) held its Sixth Annual Consent Decree Public Information Session on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023. The general session was opened by DPW Director Jason W. Mitchell. Following his remarks, the Head of DPW’s Bureau of Water and Wastewater Yosef Kebede gave a presentation on the Modified Consent Decree for the Sanitary Sewer System and the City’s progress under the Decree over the past 12 months. The Annual Public Meeting is a requirement of the Modified Consent Decree, entered in U.S. District Court on Oct. 6, 2017.
Visit the Virtual meeting room
Please visit our virtual meeting room to get an in-depth look at the City’s progress under the Consent Decree. The virtual meeting room features the presentations, flyers, maps, and more that were presented during the Jan. 19 meeting. This immersive experience is available 24/7!
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- 2022 Public Meeting
2022 Sanitary Consent Decree public meeting
The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) held its Fifth Annual Consent Decree Public Information Session on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting was held in a virtual format. The meeting featured over 100 attendees. The general session was opened by DPW Director Jason W. Mitchell. Following his remarks, the Head of DPW’s Bureau of Water and Wastewater Yosef Kebede gave a presentation on the Modified Consent Decree for the Sanitary Sewer System and the City’s progress under the Decree over the past 12 months. The Annual Public Meeting is a requirement of the Modified Consent Decree, entered in U.S. District Court on Oct. 6, 2017.
- 2021 Public Meeting
2021 Sanitary Consent Decree public meeting
The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) held its Fourth Annual Consent Decree Public Information Session on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting was held in a virtual format. Some 122 people joined this online meeting. Paul DeSantis, DPW’s Chief of Legal and Regulatory Affairs, presented an overview of the Department’s work, especially over the last 12 months, to meet the terms and conditions of the Modified Consent Decree. The annual public meeting is a requirement of the Modified Consent Decree, entered in U.S. District Court on Oct. 6, 2017.
- 2020 Public Meeting
2020 Sanitary Consent Decree public meeting
The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) held its Third Annual Consent Decree meeting on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. At this annual public meeting, Paul DeSantis, DPW’s Chief of Legal and Regulatory Affairs, presented an overview of the Department’s work, especially over the last 12 months, to meet the terms and conditions of the Modified Consent Decree. The annual public meeting is a requirement of the Modified Consent Decree, entered in U.S. District Court on Oct. 6, 2017.
Watch: 2020 Video presentation by Mr. Paul DeSantis
Presentation delivered at Jan. 23, 2020 public meeting- 2019 Public Meeting
2019 Sanitary Consent Decree public meeting
The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) held its Second Annual Consent Decree meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. At this annual public meeting, Paul DeSantis, DPW’s Chief of Legal and Regulatory Affairs, presented an overview of the Department’s work, especially over the last 12 months, to meet the terms and conditions of the Modified Consent Decree. The annual public meeting is a requirement of the Modified Consent Decree, entered in the U.S. District Court on Oct. 6, 2017. At the public meeting, DPW unveiled an online interactive map that provides near real-time data on sanitary sewer overflows.
Watch: 2019 Video presentation by Mr. Paul DeSantis
Presentation delivered at Jan. 23, 2019 public meeting