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UPDATED: Roundtable on Soccer Stadium Study (Nov 5)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC OVERSIGHT ROUNDTABLE

The Costs and Benefits of Bill 20-805, District of Columbia Soccer Stadium Development Act of 2014

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces the scheduling of a public oversight roundtable of the Committee of Whole on “The Costs and Benefits of Bill 20-805, District of Columbia Soccer Stadium Development Act of 2014.”  The roundtable will be held Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.

The purpose of this roundtable is to receive testimony from the Council’s consultants (Conventions, Sports and Leisure International (CSL); Integra Realty Resources (IRR); and The Robert Bobb Group (RBG)), and the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), on the financial terms of Bill 20-805, the “District of Columbia Soccer Stadium Development Act of 2014.”   CSL, IRR, and RBG will present the results of a cost-benefit analysis of the proposed real estate transactions, an assessment of the risks associated with those transactions, and a stadium public cost and subsidy comparison.  Transaction documents reviewed for the analyses may be viewed online at http://dccouncil.us/pages/soccer-stadium-development-documents.  The OCFO will present the results of the required fiscal impact and tax abatement analyses.  City Administrator Allen Lew will also testify and answer questions on behalf of the Executive.  The roundtable will be exclusively for the testimony of CSL, IRR, RBG, the OCFO, and the City Administrator, and public testimony will not be taken.

While this roundtable will include oral testimony only from CSL, IRR, RBG, the OCFO, and the City Administrator, written statements from the public 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 Monday, November 17, 2014.

Phil in the News

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Team Mendo hopes you enjoyed your long weekend!  Here are some news stories from the past week involving Chairman Mendelson:

Safeway’s Palisades Plans at Issue in DC Council Vote – The council passed the emergency bill [Tuesday] afternoon, 12-0. Before the vote, Mendelson said Baer’s letter made him more inclined to support the covenant ban, not less. [The Washington Post]

Kathy Patterson Could Return to the DC Council – as Its Auditor – Council Chairman Phil Mendelson (D) nominated Patterson on Tuesday to become the next D.C. Auditor — the District government watchdog that reports directly to the legislative branch, a local analog to the federal Government Accountability Office. [The Washington Post]

Hearing on PR20-1078 – DC Auditor Appointment (Oct. 29)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING

PR 20-1078, District of Columbia Auditor Kathleen Patterson Appointment Approval Resolution of 2014

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces the scheduling of a public hearing of the Committee of the Whole on PR 20-1078, District of Columbia Auditor Kathleen Patterson Appointment Approval Resolution of 2014.  The hearing will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2014 in Hearing Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building.

The stated purpose of PR 20-1078 is to approve the appointment of Ms. Kathleen Patterson as the District of Columbia Auditor (Auditor) for the remainder of a 6-year term that expires on February 25, 2017.  The mission of the Office of the District of Columbia Auditor (ODCA) is to support the Council of the District of Columbia by conducting audits that improve the economy, efficiency, and accountability of District government.  The purpose of this hearing is to receive testimony from government and public witnesses as to the fitness of this nominee for the Auditor.

Those who wish to testify are asked to telephone the Committee of the Whole, at (202) 724-8196, or email Taneka Miller, Legislative Counsel, at tmiller@dccouncil.us, and provide their name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation and title (if any) by close of business Tuesday, October 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 Tuesday, October 28, 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.  A copy of PR 20-1078 can be obtained through the Legislative Services Division of the Secretary of the Council’s office or on  http://lims.dccouncil.us.

If you are unable to testify at the hearing, written statements are encouraged and will be made a part of the official record.  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 November 13, 2014.

Hearing on B20-966 – Turkey Bowl (Oct. 29)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING

Bill 20-966, Turkey Bowl Revenue Generation and Sponsorship Act of 2014

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces the scheduling of a public hearing of the Committee of the Whole on Bill 20-966, Turkey Bowl Revenue Generation and Sponsorship Act of 2014.  The hearing will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 in Hearing Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building.

The stated purpose of Bill 20-966 is to authorize the Mayor to solicit advertisements and sponsorships to generate revenue for the District of Columbia Public Schools and the annual District of Columbia Interscholastic Athletic Association Championship Turkey Bowl game.

Those who wish to testify are asked to telephone the Committee of the Whole, at (202) 724-8196, or email Taneka Miller, Legislative Counsel, at tmiller@dccouncil.us, and provide their name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation and title (if any) by close of business Monday, October 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 Monday, October 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.  A copy of Bill 20-966 can be obtained through the Legislative Services Division of the Secretary of the Council’s office or on http://lims.dccouncil.us.

If you are unable to testify at the hearing, written statements are encouraged and will be made a part of the official record.  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 November 12, 2014.

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