This bill temporarily clarifies the District of Columbia government's authority to repair or restore private roads and alleys used for trash collection. It allows the Mayor to enter private property to fix these paths if they are in poor condition, the owner is not legally required to maintain them, and the owner has provided consent along with a liability release. The legislation also requires the Mayor to attempt to obtain liability releases from nearby property owners before undertaking such repairs. This measure is set to expire 225 days after it takes effect.
This bill temporarily amends the Omnibus Barry Farm Redevelopment Act of 2022 to allow the District's Surveyor to officially record street and alley closing plans in multiple stages rather than all at once. It directly affects the Barry Farm redevelopment project by establishing specific deadlines for recording these plans for different phases, with Phase 1A due by December 2028 and later phases due by December 2034. The legislation requires that each phase be approved by the District Department of Transportation before its corresponding plan is recorded, ensuring the process aligns with ongoing construction work. The act includes a provision that it will automatically expire 225 days after it takes effect.
This bill temporarily delays real property tax sales in Washington, D.C., by cancelling a sale scheduled for July 15, 2026, and prohibiting any future sales until at least September 20, 2026. It directly affects property owners who received notices of tax delinquency, requiring the Chief Financial Officer to mail them official notice of the cancellation. The law takes effect on July 1, 2026, and includes a provision that it will automatically expire 225 days after becoming active.
This resolution declares an emergency to delay a scheduled real property tax sale in the District of Columbia from July 15, 2026, to no earlier than September 20, 2026. The measure directly affects property owners whose homes are subject to the sale and aims to provide more time for the Council to review legal issues raised by recent Supreme Court decisions regarding tax sale processes. It requires that notice of the cancellation be mailed to affected owners and mandates that no other tax sales occur until the new earliest date. The text also calls for future legislation to modernize the tax sale system and improve equity protections for residents.
This bill temporarily delays the scheduled real property tax sale in Washington, D.C., from July 15, 2026, to no earlier than September 20, 2026. It directly affects property owners who received notices of tax delinquency by requiring the Chief Financial Officer to mail them official notice of the cancellation. The law takes effect on July 1, 2026, and remains in force for up to 90 days following approval by the Mayor or the Council.
This resolution directs the District of Columbia Council to reject a proposed contract worth approximately $1.5 million with Curriculum Associates, LLC. The bill specifically prevents the District from entering into this agreement, which would have involved the educational technology company. By disapproving the contract, the Council stops the transaction from moving forward under the current terms. The resolution is a procedural action that formally communicates the Council's decision to the Mayor.
This resolution declares an emergency to keep a temporary law active while waiting for a permanent version to be approved. It directly affects the Soul of the City Business Improvement District, ensuring its operations continue without interruption. The bill specifies that the temporary authorization expires in April 2026, before the permanent legislation is expected to take effect, and allows the temporary law to pass with only one reading due to these urgent circumstances.
This bill creates the Soul of the City Business Improvement District in Washington, D.C., by adding it to the existing list of authorized districts under the city's Business Improvement Districts Act. The legislation establishes a specific geographic boundary defined by numerous property lots and authorizes the collection of taxes from businesses and property owners within that area starting April 1, 2026. The district's formation and the imposition of taxes are subject to final approval by the Mayor, and the measure is designated as an emergency amendment to bypass potential congressional review delays.
This bill temporarily prevents electric companies from disconnecting service for non-payment during a specific period when a previously approved electricity rate plan is being reviewed by the courts. It applies to all residential and commercial electricity customers in the District of Columbia who might face disconnection while a new rate plan is being developed. The law prohibits disconnections for 15 calendar days after a court vacates an existing rate plan and orders a new one, and the protection automatically expires 90 days after a related emergency amendment takes effect. This measure aims to provide short-term stability for customers during the legal review process without changing the underlying rate plan approval system.
This bill proposes to disapprove a $32.5 million contract with HME, Inc. to purchase up to 24 fire engine pumpers for the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department. The legislation aims to prevent a large-scale purchase from a manufacturer with which the District has no prior experience, citing concerns about potential quality issues and budget strain from bulk orders. The resolution recommends that the Department instead order a smaller quantity of vehicles or choose from established manufacturers with proven track records before committing to such a significant procurement. If passed, the Council would reject the proposed contract and direct the Mayor's office to reconsider the procurement strategy for the fire fleet.
This bill creates a temporary Business Improvement District (BID) called "Soul of the City" for a specific geographic area in Washington, D.C., authorized under the 1996 Business Improvement District Act. It directly affects property owners within the defined boundary (detailed by lot numbers in the bill), who would pay BID assessments to fund local services like cleaning, safety, and marketing. The BID would operate under a temporary framework, ending by the bill's expiration in 2026 or if the BID dissolves earlier. The legislation establishes the legal structure for the BID's formation, boundaries, and tax collection authority without altering existing district laws.
This emergency resolution exempts the indoor pool at the modernized Congress Heights Recreation Center and the indoor gym at the Douglass Community Center (both in Ward 8) from the District’s net zero energy requirements under the Green Building Act of 2006. It allows these facilities to proceed with community-requested features - indoor pools and gyms - without requiring costly geothermal systems that were deemed impractical due to site constraints like heritage trees and limited space. The resolution bypasses standard exemption review processes to avoid further delays in completing these projects.
