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Roundtable on PR20-754 (May 30)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC ROUNDTABLE

PR 20-754, Transfer of Jurisdiction Over Lot 802 in Square 4325 within Fort Lincoln New Town Emergency Approval Resolution of 2014

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces a public roundtable of the Committee of the Whole on PR 20-754, the “Transfer of Jurisdiction Over Lot 802 in Square 4325 within Fort Lincoln New Town Emergency Approval Resolution of 2014.” The public roundtable will be held Friday, May 30, 2014, at 12:00 p.m. in Hearing Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.

The stated purpose of PR 20-754 is to approve the transfer of jurisdiction over 0.92 acres of real property owned by the National Park Service that is within Fort Lincoln New Town, and pledged for development therein, comprised of Lot 802 in Square 4325, from the District of Columbia, by the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development to the United States, by the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, to be assembled with abutting Urban Renewal land to create a residential development parcel.

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 Wednesday, May 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 May 28, 2014, the testimony will be distributed to Councilmembers before the roundtable.  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 20-754 can be obtained through the Legislative Services Division of the Secretary of the Council’s office or at http://lims.dccouncil.us.

If you are unable to testify at the roundtable, 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 Monday, June 2, 2014.

Roundtable on PR20-717, PR20-723, PR20-728 (Apr. 29)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC ROUNDTABLE

PR 20-717, Compensation Award for the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Government of the District of Columbia Department of Health, Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services; Department on Disability Services, Department of Health Care Finance, Child and Family Services Agency and the office of the Chief Medical Examiner (Compensation Unit 13) and the District of Columbia Nurses Association Emergency Approval Resolution of 2014;

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Hearing on PR20-670 (June 12)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING

PR 20-670, Sense of the Council in Support of Comprehensive Healthcare for New Hampshire’s Veterans Resolution of 2014

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces a public hearing of the Committee of the Whole on PR 20-670, the “Sense of the Council in Support of Comprehensive Healthcare for New Hampshire’s Veterans Resolution of 2014.”  The public hearing will be held Thursday, June 12, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.

The stated purpose of PR 20-670 is to declare the sense of the Council to urge the United States Congress to fund the development and implementation of a comprehensive health care delivery system to enhance the level of specialty care for New Hampshire’s veterans.

Those who wish to testify are asked to telephone the Committee of the Whole, at (202) 724-8196, or e-mail Evan Cash, Committee Director, at ecash@dccouncil.us and provide their name, address, telephone number, and organizational affiliation, if any, by the close of business Tuesday, June 10, 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 June 10, 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 PR 20-670 can be obtained through the Legislative Services Division of the Secretary of the Council 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.  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 Thursday, June 26, 2014.

Budget Hearings Begin (Apr. 9)

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The Committee of the Whole’s Fiscal Year 2015 hearings on agencies budgets under its purview begin on April 9th, concluding at the end of the month.  Below are the times and dates for each of those hearings.  If you would like to testify for any of these hearings, call the Committee at (202) 724-7002.

FISCAL YEAR 2015 PROPOSED AGENCY BUDGET AND FINANCIAL PLAN HEARINGS

Public Oversight Hearing on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. in Room 412
  • Council of the District of Columbia
  • Office of Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining
  • Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments
  • District of Columbia Auditor            
Public Oversight Hearing on Monday, April 14, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber
  • District of Columbia Retirement Board
  • Teachers Retirement System
  • Police Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ Retirement System
  • District Retiree Health Contribution
  • Office of Zoning
  • Office of Planning
 Public Oversight Hearing on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at Noon in Room 412
  • Office of Contracting and Procurement
  • Contract Appeals Board
  • Innovation Fund
 Public Oversight Hearing on Monday, April 28, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chamber
  • Office of Budget and Planning
  • University of the District of Columbia
  • University of the District of Columbia Community College
Public Hearing on Friday, May 9, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber
  • Bill 20-749, Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Request Act of 2014
  • Bill 20-750, Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Act of 2014

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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.

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