Councilmember Charles Allen

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies that property owners and occupants in Washington, D.C. must pay an impervious area charge assessed by DC Water. It specifies that DC Water can charge based on paved surfaces (like roofs, driveways, and patios) that prevent rainwater absorption, replacing prior billing methods. Failure to pay creates a property lien enforceable like other utility debts. The bill retroactively applies to March 25, 2009, and clarifies existing authority without creating new charges.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares an emergency to maintain temporary provisions from expired legislation until permanent law takes effect. It specifically preserves two key technical changes: expanding the Police Complaints Board membership and allowing the Executive Director to initiate complaints about officer misconduct (like failure to intervene in excessive force), while also clarifying age-related reporting requirements for crime victims. The resolution prevents a legal gap between the expiration of temporary legislation (set to end November 2025) and the implementation of permanent law (section 105 of D.C. Law 24-345). It directly affects how police misconduct complaints are handled and processed by the Office of Police Complaints.

Maddy summaryThis emergency resolution amends two existing laws to streamline operations for the District Waterways Management Office (ODWM) and its Advisory Commission. It changes the mayoral appointment process for Commission members to align with similar bodies (reducing active approval time from 90 to 45 days), adds the Department of Parks and Recreation as a non-voting Commission member, adjusts meeting frequency from monthly to bi-monthly, and extends the timeline for developing and updating the Advisory Plan from 2 to 3 years. These changes directly affect ODWM staff, Commission members, and stakeholders involved in planning the Anacostia and Potomac River areas. The resolution aims to provide more realistic timelines for plan development and improve Commission engagement.

Maddy summaryThis resolution clarifies that DC Water may charge property owners - including those not connected to the sewer system (like parking lot owners) - an impervious area charge (CRIAC) to fund the Clean Rivers Project. The charge helps pay for upgrades to the District’s combined sewer system, mandated by a federal consent order, to reduce stormwater overflows during heavy rain. It addresses legal challenges questioning whether non-sewer-connected properties should pay the CRIAC, affirming the Council’s intent to spread the cost equitably. The resolution is an emergency measure to maintain this authority after temporary legislation expired.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) to implement an automated curbside management system for loading and unloading zones. The system would use cameras or sensors to track real-time curbside use and automatically bill drivers via a mobile or web-based account, replacing manual meter payments. DDOT must also establish regulations for a "Smart Loading Zones Program" within 90 days, detailing zone locations, enrollment rules, fee schedules, and contest processes for fines. The bill allows but does not mandate dynamic pricing that adjusts fees based on demand. It aims to reduce traffic congestion and improve access for delivery drivers, businesses, and residents by ensuring consistent curbside availability.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Schools First in Budgeting Amendment Act of 2022 to prevent budget cuts for District of Columbia public schools temporarily relocating to "swing spaces" during facility modernizations or capital projects. It directly affects schools undergoing construction, which often face enrollment declines (up to 18% in recent cases) during relocation, triggering budget reductions based on enrollment metrics. The key mechanism adds a new provision requiring that no budget decrease be made when a school uses a swing space due to a modernization or capital project on-site. This ensures schools maintain their full operating budget during the temporary transition period, preserving resources for staff and students. The bill does not change enrollment-based budgeting rules but creates a specific exception for modernization-related relocations.

Maddy summaryThis bill temporarily increases the maximum weight limit for personal delivery devices (like delivery robots or drones) in Washington, D.C., from the current limit to 250 pounds (excluding the carried item's weight). It directly affects companies operating these devices by allowing them to transport heavier packages. The key provision amends the 2018 Personal Delivery Device Act to add a new weight limit standard in Section 4(b)(6), with the option for the Department to establish higher limits through rulemaking. The amendment expires 225 days after it takes effect.

Maddy summaryThis bill temporarily amends the Urban Forest Preservation Act to allow removal of Heritage Trees near the Long Bridge Project (managed by Virginia Passenger Rail Authority) under specific conditions. It requires the Mayor to issue a permit only if: no design alternative avoids the tree, the tree cannot be protected in place, relocation costs exceed $1 million or would cause public burden, and the applicant pays $1,200 per inch of tree circumference. The amendment applies solely to this project and expires 225 days after enactment. It directly affects developers of the Long Bridge Project and the District’s tree preservation enforcement process.

Maddy summaryThis bill temporarily amends District laws to clarify DC Water's billing and disconnection procedures for customers. It requires DC Water to provide multilingual services (adding it to the Language Access Act), caps late payment penalties at 10% after 30 days and 1% monthly after 60 days, and mandates monthly reports to the Council and tenant advocates on disconnection notices, actual disconnections, and service restorations. It also updates notice rules to require 30-day written warnings in English, Spanish, or other languages spoken by occupants before disconnection. The bill directly affects DC Water customers (residents and property owners) and requires DC Water to submit detailed monthly data on service disruptions.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Washington D.C.'s campaign finance laws, primarily affecting candidates, campaigns, political committees, and the Office of Campaign Finance. It enhances transparency by requiring more detailed reporting from committees, making investigation documents public online, and mandating disclaimers for AI-generated election content. The bill also creates a customer service focus through published campaign guides and an advisory group, while reforming the Fair Elections Program by raising certification thresholds, speeding up fund disbursement, and barring expelled council members from using public funds. These changes aim to improve election integrity, streamline campaign compliance, and ensure responsible use of public financing.