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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.

UPDATED: Hearing on PR20-606 (Feb. 20)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING

PR 20-606, Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia Joshua S. Wyner Confirmation Resolution of 2013

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces the scheduling of a public hearing of the Committee of the Whole on PR 20-606, Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia Joshua S. Wyner Confirmation Resolution of 2013.  The hearing will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2014 in Hearing Room 120 of the John A. Wilson Building.  This hearing has been rescheduled to February 20, 2014 due to the government closure on February 13, 2014.

The stated purpose of PR 20-606 is to confirm for appointment the nomination of Joshua Wyner to the Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia.  The purpose of this hearing is to receive testimony from government and public witnesses as to the fitness of this nominee for the Board.

Those who wish to testify should contact Ms. Christina Setlow, Legislative Counsel, at (202) 724-8196, or via e-mail at csetlow@dccouncil.us, and provide their name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation and title (if any) by close of business Tuesday, February 18, 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, February 18, 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 20-606 can be obtained through the Legislative Services Division of the Secretary of the Council’s office 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 February 28, 2014.

COW Agency Performance Hearings

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FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014 AGENCY PERFORMANCE OVERSIGHT HEARINGS

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces the scheduling of a series of public hearings of the Committee of the Whole for Fiscal Year 2013 and 2014 Agency Performance in anticipation of the Fiscal Year 2015 budget submission.  Hearings for individual agencies will be held on the dates and times indicated in the table below in the John A. Wilson Building.

Those who wish to testify should contact the approrpriate staff (indicated in the table) at (202) 724-8196, or via e-mail by clicking on the appropriate staff and provide their name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation and title (if any) at least two business days before the hearing.  Persons wishing to testify are encouraged, but not required, to submit 15 copies of written testimony.  Witnesses should limit their testimony to five minutes; less time will be allowed if there are a large number of witnesses.  Materials provided by agencies related to performance hearings can be found at http://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.  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 within two weeks of each hearing.

Monday 2/24
Tuesday 2/25
Friday 2/28
Wednesday 3/5
10:00 am – 4:00pm (Rm 500)
11:00 am – 6:00pm (Rm 412)
Noon – 4:00pm (Rm 120)
9:30am – 6:00pm (Rm 500)
Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP)
Innovation Fund
[Evan Cash]
University of the District of Columbia (UDC)
University of the District of Columbia Community College (UDC-CC)
[Christina Setlow]
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA)
Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG)
District of Columbia Auditor(ODCA)
Office of Budget and Planning (OBP)
Office of Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining (OLRCB)
[Renee Johnson]
Contract Appeals Board (CAB)
District of Columbia Retirement Board (DCRB)
District Retiree Health Contribution
Teachers Retirement System
Police Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ Retirement System
Office of Zoning (OZ)
Office of Planning (OP)
[Jessica Jacobs]

Hearing on B20-602 (Feb 10th)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING

Bill 20-602, Attorney General Partisan Election Implementation Amendment Act of 2013

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces the scheduling of a public hearing of the Committee of the Whole on Bill 20-602, Attorney General Partisan Election Implementation Amendment Act of 2013.  The hearing will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 10, 2014 in Hearing Room 123 of the John A. Wilson Building.

The stated purpose of Bill 20-602 is to amend the District of Columbia Election Code of 1955 to provide for election of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia in a general election whereby a candidate for office is permitted to indicate a political party preference in reference to his or her candidacy and have that preference appear on the general election ballot in conjunction with his or her name; to amend the Attorney General for the District of Columbia Clarification and Elected Term Amendment Act of 2010 to clarify the timeline for transition from an elected to appointed Attorney General; and to amend the Prohibition on Government Employee Engagement in Political Activity Act of 2010 to exempt attorneys employed by the District government from the prohibition of filing and campaigning for the position of Attorney General.

Those who wish to testify should contact Mr. Brian Moore at (202) 724-8196, or via e-mail at bmoore@dccouncil.us, and provide their name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation and title (if any) by close of business Thursday, February 6, 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 Thursday, February 6, 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 20-602 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 February 24, 2014.

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