Monthly Archives: March 2014

Hearing on B20-586, B20-720 (May 29)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING

Bill 20-586, Historic District Neighbor Notification Act of 2013
Bill 20-720, Enhanced Notice Requirements for Historic District Development Amendment Act of 2014

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces a public hearing of the Committee of the Whole on Bill 20-586, the “Historic District Neighbor Notification Act of 2013” and Bill 20-720, the “Enhanced Notice Requirements for Historic District Development Amendment Act of 2014.”  The public hearing will be held Thursday, May 29, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.

The stated purpose of Bill 20-586 is to amend the Historic Landmark and Historic District Protection Act of 1978 (Act) to require neighbor notification of proposed alterations in a historic district which are referred to the Commission of Fine Arts for review.   The stated purpose of Bill 20-720 is to amend the Act to require stronger notice requirements for projects being undertaken in historic districts.

Those who wish to testify are asked to telephone the Committee of the Whole, at (202) 724-8196, or e-mail Jessica Jacobs, Legislative Counsel, at jjacobs@dccouncil.us and provide their name, address, telephone number, and organizational affiliation, if any, by the close of business Tuesday, May 27, 2014.  Persons wishing to testify are encouraged, but not required, to submit 15 copies of written testimony.  If submitted by the close of business on Tuesday, May 27, 2014, the testimony will be distributed to Councilmembers before the hearing.  Witnesses should limit their testimony to five minutes; less time will be allowed if there are a large number of witnesses.  Copies of Bill 20-586 and Bill 20-720 can be obtained through the Legislative Services Division of the Secretary of the Council’s office or at http://dcclims1.dccouncil.us/lims.

If you are unable to testify at the hearing, written statements are encouraged and will be made a part of the official record.  Copies of written statements should be submitted to the Committee of the Whole, Council of the District of Columbia, Suite 410 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20004.  The record will close at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2014.

Hearing on B20-21, B20-75, B20-477, B20-649 (Apr. 15)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING

Bill 20-21, Council Contract Review Repeal Act of 2013
Bill 20-75, District Contracting Price Reasonableness Assurance Amendment Act of 2013
Bill 20-477, Criteria for Council Review of Contracts Subcontractor Requirement Amendment Act of 2013
Bill 20-649, Contractor Pay-to-Play Elimination Amendment Act of 2014

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces the scheduling of a public hearing of the Committee of the Whole on Bill 20-21, Council Contract Review Repeal Act of 2013; Bill 20-75, District Contracting Price Reasonableness Assurance Amendment Act of 2013; Bill 20-477, Criteria for Council Review of Contracts Subcontractor Requirement Amendment Act of 2013; and Bill 20-649, Contractor Pay-to-Play Elimination Amendment Act of 2014.  The hearing will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 in Hearing Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building.

The stated purpose of Bill 20-21 is to eliminate Council review of Mayoral contracts by repeal of section 451 of the Home Rule Act.  The stated purpose of Bill 20-75 is to amend the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2011 to clarify the process for determining price reasonableness.  The stated purpose of Bill 20-477 is to require that proposed contracts submitted to the Council include summary information regarding any subcontractor contract.  The stated purpose of Bill 20-649 is to prohibit a person who makes a contribution to a covered recipient from entering into a contract or agreement with the District, receiving title or any other interest in a street or alley, receiving a grant or tax abatement, or entering into an agreement for the acquisition, sale, or lease of any land or building until one year after the general election for which the contribution was made.  Bill 20-649 also requires a person to provide a sworn statement to the District confirming their eligibility to enter into a contract or agreement with the District for any of the interests or benefits identified in the act.

Those who wish to testify should contact Evan Cash, Committee Director, at (202) 724-7002, or via e-mail at ecash@dccouncil.us, and provide their name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation and title (if any) by close of business Friday, April 11, 2014.  Persons wishing to testify are encouraged, but not required, to submit 15 copies of written testimony.  If submitted by the close of business on Friday, April 11, 2014 the testimony will be distributed to Councilmembers before the hearing.  Witnesses should limit their testimony to five minutes; less time will be allowed if there are a large number of witnesses.  Copies of each of the Bills can be obtained through the Legislative Services Division of the Secretary of the Council’s office or at http://dcclims1.dccouncil.us/lims.

If you are unable to testify at the hearing, written statements are encouraged and will be made a part of the official record.  Copies of written statements should be submitted to the Committee of the Whole, Council of the District of Columbia, Suite 410 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20004.  The record will close at 5:00 p.m. on April 29, 2014.

UPDATED: Hearing on PR 20-601 (Apr. 30)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING

PR 20-601 “Sense of the Council for a Hearing on the CSX Virginia Avenue Tunnel Project Resolution of 2013”

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces a public hearing of the Committee of the Whole on PR 20-601, the “Sense of the Council for a Hearing on the CSX Virginia Avenue Tunnel Project Resolution of 2013.”  The public hearing will be held Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.  This notice has been revised to reflect a change in the date from March 25, 2014 to April 30, 2014.

The stated purpose of PR 20-601 is to the declare the sense of the Council that the Unites States House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Highways and Transit should hold a hearing on the CSX Virginia Avenue Tunnel Project.  The project is located in Ward 6.  The Committee of the Whole welcomes testimony regarding the proposed project.

Those who wish to testify are asked to telephone the Committee of the Whole, at
(202) 724-8196, or e-mail Ms. Jessica Jacobs, Legislative Counsel, at jjacobs@dccouncil.us and provide their name, address, telephone number, and organizational affiliation, if any, by the close of business Monday, April 28, 2014.  Persons wishing to testify are encouraged, but not required, to submit 15 copies of written testimony.  If submitted by the close of business on April 28, 2014, the testimony will be distributed to Councilmembers before the hearing.  Witnesses should limit their testimony to four minutes; less time will be allowed if there are a large number of witnesses.  By advance arrangement, a limited number of witnesses will be allowed longer presentations. Copies of PR 20-601, can be obtained through the Legislative Services Division of the Secretary of the Council or on http://dcclims1.dccouncil.us/lims.

If you are unable to testify at the hearing, written statements are encouraged and will be made a part of the official record.  Copies of written statements should be submitted to the Committee of the Whole, Council of the District of Columbia, Suite 410 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20004.  The record will close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2014.

Reminder: Upcoming Tax Town Halls

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Tax Workshops Schedule

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Northwest One Library                                                                                         Benning Library                                                                                        Cleveland Park Library

155 L Street, NW                                                                                                     3955 Benning RD, NE                                                                             3310 Connecticut Ave, NW

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm                                                                                                11:00 am – Noon                                                                                       6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Tax Town Halls to Be Held in March

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Council Chairman Phil Mendelson has announced three town hall meetings that will focus on the District’s recent real property tax assessments.  The workshops are designed both to educate local residents on the tax assessment process, as well as to help taxpayers understand and take advantage of the appeals process. The average residential increase of the 2015 assessments is 8.33 percent.

Representatives from the District’s Office of Tax and Revenue will join Chairman Mendelson at each of the workshops to answer questions and offer assistance.  This is the 10th year that Mendelson has sponsored these tax town hall meetings.

“These meetings are designed to meet residents’ concerns about rising property tax assessments,” said Chairman Mendelson. “It’s important that we educate owners about how assessments are done and inform them of their rights and remedies.”

Residents have until April 1, 2013 to begin the appeals process if they believe the proposed 2013 assessment does not reflect the market value of their property.

 

Upcoming Tax Workshops

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Northwest One Library                                                                                         Benning Library                                                                                        Cleveland Park Library

155 L Street, NW                                                                                                     3955 Benning RD, NE                                                                             3310 Connecticut Ave, NW

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm                                                                                                11:00 am – Noon                                                                                       6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

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