Housing

This bill approves six contract modifications (M0008-M0013) to an existing agreement with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington for case management services under the District's Family Rehousing and Stabilization Program (FRSP). It authorizes $1,724,935.32 in payments for services already provided and to be provided during the contract's second option year (October 2024-September 2025). The FRSP helps homeless families in Washington, D.C., with short-term rental and utility assistance while working toward housing stability. This is a routine payment authorization for an existing service, not a new policy.

This bill proposes closing a 20-foot-wide portion of a public alley in Square 3524 (Ward 5) to consolidate adjacent private lots. It directly affects property owners (Lots 52, 53, 54, 802, and 892) and requires District Department of Transportation (DDOT) approval for two conditions: payment of $4,265 to remove street lighting and approval of a tree protection plan for a special tree on the site. The closure enables the development of 27 residential units (combining two-family townhouses and single-family homes) on the consolidated land. The bill is contingent on satisfying all conditions in the surveyor’s file before final approval.

This resolution approves a 20-year long-term subsidy contract (Contract No. 2025-LRSP-01A) between the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) and 2151 California Associates LLC. It authorizes an annual subsidy of $125,400 to support three affordable housing units at The Bobbi Apartments (2151 California Street, NW) for extremely low-income residents earning 30% or less of the area median income. The contract operates under the existing Local Rent Supplement Program (LRSP), which provides housing subsidies for extremely low-income households, including the chronically homeless and individuals with disabilities. This resolution does not create new policy but formally approves a specific housing subsidy agreement.

This bill approves six contract modifications (M0009-M0014) for a service provider, Collaborative Solutions for Communities, to continue case management services under the District's Family Rehousing and Stabilization Program (FRSP). It authorizes $1,732,633.44 in payment for services provided during the second option year of the contract, covering short-term rental and utility assistance for homeless families. The FRSP helps families experiencing homelessness set housing and economic goals through dedicated case managers. The bill is procedural, focusing solely on contract approval and payment authorization without creating new policy.