Councilmember Charles Allen

Maddy summaryThis bill provides a 15-year tax abatement for the 1333 M Street, SE development project (River’s Edge) in Ward 6, starting in 2029. It reduces real property taxes on the site by covering amounts exceeding $150,000 annually, but only if the developer sets aside 12% of residential units for households earning ≤60% of median income and completes specific neighborhood improvements. These include a greenway on Water Street, reconstructed bike trails, pedestrian plazas, and 52 public bicycle spaces. The tax relief directly benefits the developer (FRF Land Owner LLC) and aims to support affordable housing and public infrastructure in the Anacostia River neighborhood.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the maximum weight limit for personal delivery devices (like drones or robots) used for deliveries in the District of Columbia from an unspecified prior limit to 250 pounds (excluding the item being delivered). It directly affects companies and services using such devices within DC, allowing them to transport heavier packages. The amendment modifies the 2018 Personal Delivery Device Act to establish this new weight cap through Section 4(b)(6). The change is implemented as an emergency measure, effective for up to 90 days.

Maddy summaryThis emergency bill modifies the Urban Forest Preservation Act to allow removal of Heritage Trees adjacent to the Long Bridge Project (managed by Virginia Passenger Rail Authority) under specific conditions. The Mayor must issue permits if no design alternative avoids the tree, in-place protection is impossible, relocation costs exceed $1 million or causes public burden, and the project pays $1,200 per inch of tree circumference. It directly affects the Long Bridge Project developers and Heritage Tree owners by creating a streamlined removal process for trees on or near the project site. The bill is temporary, taking effect immediately but lasting only 90 days as an emergency measure.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends District laws to clarify water billing and disconnection procedures for DC Water customers. It requires DC Water to submit monthly reports to the Council, Attorney General, and Tenant Advocate detailing disconnection notices, actual disconnections, service restorations, payment plans, and receiverhips. It caps late payment penalties at 10% after 30 days and 1% monthly compounded after 60 days. It also mandates 30-day advance notice in English, Spanish, or other relevant languages to building occupants before disconnection, with specific information about delinquent charges. These changes directly affect residential and commercial property owners and tenants who receive water service from DC Water.

Maddy summaryThis emergency resolution clarifies that DC Water has authority to charge late fees for unpaid water bills (similar to sewer fees) and requires it to submit monthly reports on disconnection actions to the Council, Office of the Attorney General, and Office of the Tenant Advocate. It directly affects DC Water, ratepayers (especially tenants in multifamily buildings), and vulnerable populations who risk disconnection due to building owners' unpaid bills. Key provisions include confirming DC Water's legal authority to impose water late fees with the same limits as sewer fees, and mandating transparency about disconnection notices to enable better assistance for affected residents. The resolution responds to current issues, including 331 properties notified of disconnections as of May 2025, where tenants were unaware of building-level arrears.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares an emergency to temporarily amend the District's Urban Forest Preservation Act, allowing the removal of a Heritage Tree directly on the Long Bridge Project site. It specifically affects the Long Bridge Project (managed by the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority and DC's Department of Transportation), which needs to remove an American Elm tree blocking construction. The key provision requires applicants to prove the tree cannot be protected in place or relocated without excessive cost ($1 million+) or public disruption, and mandates payment of $1,200 per inch of the tree's circumference ($37,890 total for this tree). This exception enables the project to proceed without violating current Heritage Tree protections.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares an emergency to temporarily increase the weight limit for personal delivery devices (like delivery robots) in Washington, D.C., from 90 pounds to 275 pounds. It directly affects companies seeking to operate newer, heavier delivery devices that exceed the current limit but are already permitted in 19 other states. The resolution allows immediate action to permit these devices while the permanent bill (Bill 25-245) awaits a hearing, addressing a barrier that has prevented any active permits since 2018. It takes effect immediately, enabling the District Department of Transportation to issue permits for heavier devices without waiting for full legislative process.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0047) honors the late Ronald R. Collins, a longtime District of Columbia public servant, by recognizing his life, career, and legacy. It specifically acknowledges his service as a Ward 6 Democratic State Committeeman (2006-2018), Council legal counsel, Deputy Assistant Secretary, and community leader across multiple mayoral administrations. The resolution has no policy impact or funding provisions - it is purely symbolic, expressing the Council's tribute to his dedication to District government and communities. It is titled the "Ronald Collins Posthumous Recognition Resolution of 2025" and takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows St. Joseph's Church in Ward 6 to close a 270-square-foot portion of a public alley adjacent to its property and dedicate 105 square feet of its own land to widen the alley at the northern end. The changes are required to support the church's construction of a new 5,220-square-foot community facility for events, food services, and disaster response. The bill formally approves the closure and dedication as requested in the church's 2023 application, following support from local agencies and ANC 6C. It directly affects St. Joseph's Church and the public alley access in Square 756.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution recognizes April 24, 2025, as Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day in the District of Columbia, reflecting on the 110th anniversary of the 1915 genocide against Armenians. It directs the Council to share the resolution with education officials, including the Chancellor of DC Public Schools and the State Board of Education, to support community education about this historical event. The resolution has no binding legal effect and serves solely to commemorate the genocide and promote historical awareness.