Since then, the city has maintained the conduit system through reactive repairs and capital improvement work, according to the mayor’s office. “Our conduit system is one of the most important components of our city’s infrastructure, and it is imperative we continue prioritizing its maintenance and improvement,” Scott said in a statement. Unfortunately, the city is seeking to nearly double what customers across Maryland pay for Baltimore’s conduit system, and BGE cannot support that. “The city built the underground conduit, and ever since, the city has had the authority to charge a reasonable rate to the users to enable the city to maintain the system. READ MORE:Mayor proposes new rate for BGE, other users of conduit systemCHECK OUT WBAL:Get all the latest Baltimore news, weather and sports.