B 26-0506 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Modification Nos. M0002 and M0003 to Contract No. CW121533 with Brandywine Valley SPCA Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2025

This bill approves two contract modifications (M0002 and M0003) for an existing agreement with Brandywine Valley SPCA to continue providing animal control services in Washington, D.C. It specifically authorizes $8.17 million for the period October 2025 through September 2026 to operate the District's animal shelter and manage animal disease prevention. The contract modification is treated as an emergency measure under District law. This procedural bill does not create new policy but formally approves an existing service contract renewal for a contractor already providing these essential public health and safety services.

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Nov 2025

Committee Review

Dec 2025

Council Passage

Dec 2025

Signed into Law

Dec 2025

Introduced Nov 24, 2025 Signed Dec 19, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduction → Enrollment · 4 edits

MODERATE

The document transitioned from a Mayor's cover letter and draft bill text to the final enrolled version of the legislation. The core policy content regarding contract modifications and funding amounts remained consistent, though formatting and presentation were updated to reflect official enrollment status.

TECHNICAL

Removed the Mayor's signature page, cover letter, and introductory context that was present in the draft version but not needed in the enrolled bill.

Added official enrollment markings, including 'ENROLLED ORIGINAL' headers and signature lines for the Council Chairman and Mayor to indicate final passage.

Reorganized the contract summary section to move from a detailed procurement breakdown to a more streamlined format while retaining all essential contract information.

Removed detailed option period breakdowns and procurement process explanations that were included in the draft contract summary but are not required in the final enrolled legislation.

Floor votes · Council Dec 2, 2025

How they voted

13–0

Passed

Total votes 13

Dec 2, 2025

D Democratic11

11 Yea

100% Yea

I Independent2

2 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Dec 2, 2025

Council · Passed

Council Vote: pass (13-0)

council

Dec 2, 2025

Committee

Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Health

legislature

Nov 24, 2025

Introduced

B26-0506 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors