Budget & Taxes

This resolution approves a three-year collective bargaining agreement between the District of Columbia and the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) for Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers. It includes specific wage increases: 4.5% for fiscal year 2024 (effective October 1, 2023), and 4.25% for fiscal years 2025 and 2026 (effective October 1, 2024 and 2025, respectively). The emergency declaration allows immediate implementation, enabling the Department of Human Resources and the Office of the Chief Financial Officer to begin necessary administrative processes without delay. This directly affects MPD officers represented by the FOP, ensuring they receive the agreed-upon pay raises in a timely manner.

This bill authorizes emergency funding for the redevelopment of the 180-acre Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium site in Washington, D.C. It permits the District to issue bonds, establish special funds (including infrastructure and parking facilities funds), and enter agreements with Pro-Football LLC as the developer. The funds will cover construction of a new stadium, public sports facilities (Sportsplex), and parking infrastructure, with revenue from parking fees and events supporting debt payments. The District retains ownership of the stadium, while Pro-Football LLC is responsible for development under the terms of the agreement.

This bill increases a grant for the National Cherry Blossom Festival from $1 million to $1.5 million by amending Section 2112(b) of the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Support Act. It directly affects the festival organizers by providing additional funding for event operations. The amendment applies retroactively from October 1, 2024, and is classified as an emergency measure to address a technical correction during congressional review. The change modifies the budget allocation without altering the festival's structure or eligibility requirements.