This ceremonial resolution honors Dr. James Hurley for his 16 years of service with the District of Columbia's Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), including his role as the Council's Agency Fiscal Officer from 2012 until his 2024 retirement. It recognizes his contributions to public finance, his work teaching financial management, and his leadership in professional organizations like the American Society for Public Administration. The resolution has no policy effect - it simply expresses the Council's gratitude for his service to the District.
This resolution approves two contract modifications ($61.46 million total) for Smoot Construction Company to build and stabilize the DC Infrastructure Academy at Spingarn High School. It specifically authorizes payment for additional construction work under Contract No. DCAM-22-CS-RFP-0019, including $999,990 for Modification No. 6 (already implemented) and $2,099,032 for proposed Modification No. 7. The resolution designates this as an emergency to expedite approval under District law, requiring only a single reading by the Council. The direct effect is enabling Smoot Construction to continue work on the academy project without further budgetary delays.
This resolution authorizes the issuance of up to $25 million in tax-exempt revenue bonds to refinance existing debt and fund specific facility improvements at Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy. The funds will modernize classrooms, science laboratories, the gymnasium, and ancillary facilities at the school's Ward 7 campus (3701 Hayes Street NE). Crucially, the District of Columbia will not be liable for repayment or obligated to use public funds, as the bonds are structured without recourse to the District under the Home Rule Act. This is a procedural resolution enabling the school to access financing for infrastructure upgrades without creating a public debt obligation.
This resolution approves a $39.2 million multiyear contract (2025-2030) between Events DC and Aramark Management Services for janitorial services at two District of Columbia venues. It directly affects the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Carnegie Library by authorizing routine cleaning of interior areas (lobbies, exhibit halls, restrooms) and exterior grounds (window cleaning, snow removal). The resolution designates this as an emergency to prevent a service lapse, requiring immediate Council approval to begin services on October 1, 2025. The contract covers essential health and safety maintenance for public events at these facilities.
This bill authorizes the District of Columbia to issue up to $25 million in tax-exempt revenue bonds for Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy. The funds will refinance the school’s existing debt and finance specific facility upgrades at its 3701 Hayes Street NE campus, including modernizing classrooms, science labs, the gymnasium, and ancillary spaces. The resolution clarifies these bonds are not general District obligations, will not use public tax credit, and must be approved urgently to avoid delays before a financing term sheet expires on December 31, 2025.
This resolution declares an emergency to remove a $250 million debt cap on bonds issued under the Energy Efficiency Financing Act of 2010. It directly affects the District of Columbia's C-PACE program, which finances energy efficiency upgrades for buildings through property tax assessments. The resolution enables the DC Green Finance Authority to issue larger bonds - like a planned $470 million for The Geneva building conversion - without the existing cap, addressing current capacity constraints ($184 million used out of $250 million). It does not create new policy but removes a statutory barrier to meet market demand for energy efficiency projects.
This bill sets a deadline of April 1, 2026, for the Mayor to submit the District of Columbia's proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 (ending September 30, 2027) to the Council. It requires the budget submission to include a multi-volume publication detailing revenue sources, expenditures by agency and program, and performance data for all District government entities, including specific breakdowns for dedicated tax funds and special-purpose revenue. The resolution aims to increase transparency by mandating clear, publicly available documentation on how taxpayer dollars will be allocated across agencies and programs.
This bill is a confirmation resolution for Mayor Muriel Bowser's nomination of Angela Hardiman to serve on the District of Columbia Board of Social Work. It formally confirms her appointment to fill a vacant seat previously held by Marjan Shallal, with the term ending March 3, 2028. The resolution follows standard District procedures under the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the Health Occupations Revision Act, requiring Council approval for the appointment. This is a routine procedural step to confirm a nominee, not a policy change affecting broader legislation or public services.
This bill is a confirmation resolution for Tracy Hamilton's appointment to the District of Columbia Board of Social Work. It formally asks the Council to confirm Mayor Bowser's nomination of Hamilton to fill a vacant seat (previously held by Wanda Wheeler) for the remainder of the term ending March 3, 2027. The resolution does not create new policy but completes the procedural step required for her appointment as a licensed independent clinical social worker member of the Board. It directly affects Tracy Hamilton, who has over 20 years of experience in social services and mental health.
This resolution confirms the reappointment of Karyn Greenfield to the District of Columbia Board of Elections for a term ending July 7, 2028. It directly affects the Board of Elections, which oversees election administration in Washington, D.C., by securing Greenfield's continued service as a member. The resolution is a procedural step required by law to formalize the Mayor's nomination, with no substantive policy changes or new mechanisms beyond confirming an existing appointment.
This resolution confirms the reappointment of Peter Winkler to the Public Employee Relations Board (PERB) for a term ending December 12, 2028. It directly affects PERB's composition by extending Winkler's service as a public member, following his 20 years of labor law experience at the National Labor Relations Board. The resolution formally requests the Council of the District of Columbia to approve his reappointment under the District of Columbia Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act. It does not establish new policy but facilitates a routine confirmation process for an existing board member.
This resolution urges the District of Columbia Mayor to prioritize specialized behavioral health professionals over police for mental health crises. It directly affects DC residents experiencing behavioral health emergencies and DC government agencies like the Office of Unified Communications (OUC) and Department of Behavioral Health (DBH). Key provisions include improving call diversion to DBH helplines (targeting 90% of calls answered within 15-20 seconds by 2027), implementing "warm handoff" follow-ups, expanding mobile crisis teams to respond within 5-9 minutes, and developing community-based crisis care options to reduce hospitalizations. The resolution emphasizes trauma-informed care and community input, aiming to align behavioral health crisis response with the urgency of physical health emergencies.
