To: Chairman Phil Mendelson

From: Councilmember Trayon White, Sr.

 

I intend to move the following amendments to the FY24 LBA at the May 16, 2023 meeting of the Committee of the Whole.

 

• CM T. White, Sr. Amendment 1

Johnson Middle School Field Renovation in the CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM

This amendment provides for an allocation from District of Columbia Public Schools for the renovation of Johnson Middle School’s football field. Specifically, the football field needs lights so that they can practice after dusk. Johnson has been a football powerhouse in DCIAA’s middle school division despite not being able to practice after sunset. This allocation will be great for the students at Johnson Middle School and will add for safe activities for the local area in Ward 8.

 

• CM T. White, Sr. Amendment 2

Eastern High School Stadium Renovation in the CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM

This amendment would provide for an allocation from District of Columbia Public Schools to renovate Eastern High School’s football field with improvements to the field and bleachers; and replacement of the sound system and scoreboard. Eastern High School has served as the site of the DCIAA high school football championship, known as the “Turkey Bowl,” for years and it is time to upgrade the facility to better exemplify its importance as the venue for this annual game and most importantly, for its students year-round.

 

• CM T. White, Sr. Amendment 3

Fort Greble Sports Complex in the CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM

This amendment would require the Department of Parks and Recreation to allocate funds for the creation of a sports complex at Fort Greble Recreation Center in Ward 8. This complex will be a state-of-the-art recreation facility that will vastly increase the athletic and youth program offerings for the Bellevue neighborhood and neighboring Ward 8 community.

 

• CM T. White, Sr. Amendment 4

Marvin Gaye Recreation Center Playground Renovation in the CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM

This amendment would require the Department of Parks and Recreation to renovate Marvin Gaye Recreation Center in Ward 7. This renovation will modernize the playground and surrounding space for the center providing children with a vital location for physical activity in the far Northeast area in Ward 7.

 

• CM T. White, Sr. Amendment 5

Malcolm X Recreation Center @ Bard High School Renovation in the CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM

This amendment provides that the Department of Parks and Recreation shall allocate funds to create a new recreation center at Bard High School in Ward 8. This complex will be a state-of-the-art recreation facility that will vastly increase the athletic and youth program offerings and create a safe space for residents of the Congress Park neighborhood and neighboring Ward 8 community.