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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.

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.

Hearing on B20-627 (Jan. 28)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING

Bill 20-627, Post-Employment Benefits Trust Fund Jurisdiction Amendment Act of 2013

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces a public hearing of the Committee of the Whole on Bill 20-627, the “Post-Employment Benefits Trust Fund Jurisdiction Amendment Act of 2013.”  The public hearing will be held Tuesday, January 28, 2014, at 1:30 p.m. in Hearing Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.

The stated purpose of Bill 20-627 is to amend the law to entrust the District of Columbia Retirement Board with responsibility for managing the assets of the Annuitants’ Health and Life Insurance Employer Contribution Trust Fund, and to require that the same fiduciary obligations and assumptions for other pension funds managed by the Retirement Board be made applicable to the Trust Fund.  The monies in the Trust Fund are held for the purpose of providing post-retirement benefits (health insurance) for retirees of the District government.

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 Friday, January 24, 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 January 24, 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 20-627 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 Monday, February 3, 2014.

UPDATED: Hearing on B20-110/ B20-432/ B20-439/ B20-525 (Nov. 14)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING

Bill 20-110 “Belmont Park Designation and Establishment Act of 2013”
Bill 20-432 “Calvin and Wilhelmina Rolark Way Designation Act of 2013”  
Bill 20-439 “Closing of a Public Alley in Square 150, S.O. 13-10218, Act of 2013”
Bill 20-525 “Annie’s Way Designation Act of 2013”

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces a public hearing of the Committee of the Whole on Bill 20-110, the “Belmont Park Designation and Establishment Act of 2013,” Bill 20-432, the “Calvin and Wilhelmina Rolark Way Designation Act of 2013,” Bill 20-439, the “Closing of Public Alley in Square 150, S.O. 13-10218, Act of 2013” and Bill 20-525, the “Annie’s Way Designation Act of 2013.”  The public hearing will be held Thursday, November 14, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.  This notice has been revised to reflect the addition of Bill 20-525.

The stated purpose of Bill 20-110 is to approve the designation of the public right-of-way adjacent Lot 197 in Square 2526 in Ward 2 as Belmont Park and establish it as a public park under the auspices of the Department of Parks and Recreation.  The stated purpose of Bill 20-432 is to approve the symbolic designation of the 500 block of Foxhall Place, S.E. in Ward 8 as Calvin and Wilhelmina Rolark Way.  The stated purpose of Bill 20-439 is to order the closing of a public alley in Square 150 bounded by Seaton Street, N.W., Florida Ave, N.W., and 17th Street, N.W. in Ward 1.  Approval of Bill 20-439 will allow for the elimination a paper alley located on the applicant’s property.  The stated purpose of Bill 20-525 is to approve the symbolic designation of the 1600 block of Church Street, N.W. in Ward 2 as Annie’s Way.

Those who wish to testify are asked to telephone the Committee of the Whole, at (202) 724-8126, or e-mail Crispus Gordon, III, Legislative Assistant, at cgordon@dccouncil.us and provide their name, address, telephone number, and organizational affiliation, if any, by the close of business Tuesday, November 12, 2013.  Persons wishing to testify are encouraged, but not required, to submit 15 copies of written testimony.  If submitted by the close of business on November 12, 2013, 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 20-110, Bill 20-432, Bill 20-439, and Bill 20-525 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 Friday, November 29, 2013.

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