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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.

Hearing on B20-595 and Pay for Success Contracts (June 12)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING

Bill 20-595, “Public-Private Partnership Act of and
“Oversight of Implementation of the Pay for Success Contract Authorization Act of 2014”

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces a public hearing of the Committee of the Whole on Bill 20-595, the “Public-Private Partnership Act of 2013.”  The public hearing will be held Thursday, June 12, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. This notice has been revised in an abbreviated manner to include the addition of an oversight issue pursuant to Council Rule 421(c)(3).

The stated purpose of Bill 20-595 is to establish the District of Columbia Office of Public-Private Partnerships to facilitate the procurement and administration of public-private partnerships in the District of Columbia.  It would also establish personnel authority and budget mechanisms for the office, adopt rules and regulations with regard to public-private partnerships, and create a District of Columbia Infrastructure Fund.  Further, it would establish requirements for the procurement process for public-private partnerships which includes solicitation and response processes, provides for Council review of solicitations for public-private partnerships, and lays out additional details for the administration of public-private partnerships.

Subtitle N of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Act of 2014 included authorization for so-called pay for success contracts.  This authorizes the mayor to enter into contract based on the concept of social impact bonds.  The Committee hopes to learn how the Executive intends to implement this program and additional information that may be useful to the Committee in recommending future changes to the program.  This issue was originally suggested in the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2015 budget errata letter dated May 8, 2014.

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 Bill 20-595 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 B20-21, 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.

Oversight Roundtable on OCP (Jan. 22)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC OVERSIGHT ROUNDTABLE

Office of Contracting and Procurement Reform Initiative and Personnel

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces a public oversight hearing of the Committee of the Whole on the Office of Contracting and Procurement Reform Initiative and Personnel.  The public oversight hearing will be held Wednesday, January 22, 2014, at 2:30 p.m. in Hearing Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.

The purpose of this oversight hearing is to receive testimony from the Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP) on its continued implementation the contracting reform initiative aimed at improving the procurement process.  The Committee will also receive an update on the Office’s efforts to fill its 18 additional positions which were funded in the fiscal year 2014 budget and other issues related to procurement.

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 Friday, January 17, 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 17, 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.

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 Wednesday, February 5, 2014.

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