The term "public ways" as used in this Charter includes all
streets, avenues, roads, highways, public thoroughfares, lanes, sidewalks,
and alleys.
The Town has control of all public ways in the Town except such
as may be under the jurisdiction of the Maryland State Highway Administration.
Subject to the laws of the State of Maryland and this Charter, the
Town may do whatever it deems necessary to establish, operate, and
maintain in good condition the public ways of the Town.
Before the Council has approved a project to improve or establish
a public way or in any part of one within the Town, it shall schedule
a hearing under the provisions for special assessments in this Charter.
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If a project is approved by the Council, the Council may provide
that the project be done under contract. The Council shall then invite
bids on the contract by advertising in at least one newspaper having
general circulation in the Town for a period of two weeks. In all
cases, the Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids received.
If the contract is awarded, the Council shall award it to the lowest
bidder.
All contractors shall give bond in the amount the Council requires
to insure the faithful performance of their contracts. The Council
may employ a competent engineer at such compensation as they determine
to carry out the objectives of this article.