PR 26-0232 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Proposed Multiyear Contract with Hamel Builders Inc. for Villager Apartments Approval Resolution of 2025

This resolution approves a $3.8 million contract between the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) and Hamel Builders Inc. for pre-construction, resident relocation, and building services at Villager Apartments, a public housing property. The contract covers up to 542 days of work and requires Council approval under D.C. public procurement rules. It directly affects DCHA (the housing authority managing the property) and Hamel Builders Inc. (the contractor), with residents of Villager Apartments as the primary indirect beneficiaries. The resolution formalizes the financial terms and timeline without altering housing policies or creating new obligations.
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2025
Committee Review
Jul 2025
Council Passage
Jul 2025
Signed into Law
Jul 2025
Introduced Jun 20, 2025 Signed Jul 1, 2025
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Introduction → Enrollment · 4 edits
MODERATE
The document was converted from a cover letter and draft resolution into an enrolled original version of the resolution. The substantive policy content regarding the contract approval remains unchanged, but the document now includes proper enrollment markings and formatting consistent with official legislative records.
TECHNICAL

Added enrollment markings ("ENROLLED ORIGINAL") and bill number (26-145) to indicate the document has been formally enrolled in the legislative process.

Removed the cover letter addressed to Chairman Mendelson, including the letterhead, date, and contact information for the Executive Director.

Changed document title from "A PROPOSED RESOLUTION" to "A RESOLUTION" to reflect its official enrolled status.

Updated date from June 20, 2025 to July 1, 2025 to reflect the enrollment date.

Floor votes · Council Jul 1, 2025

How they voted

12–0
Passed
Total votes 12
Jul 1, 2025
D Democratic10
10 Yea
100% Yea
I Independent2
2 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
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Total actions
7
Key actions
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Jul 1, 2025
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0)
council
Jul 1, 2025
Committee
Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Housing
legislature
Jun 20, 2025
Introduced
PR26-0232 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Phil Mendelson
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