Neighborhood Management Authority Act of 2025

Statement of Introduction
Neighborhood Management Authority Act of 2025

January 27, 2025

Nyasha Howard, Secretary
Council of the District of Columbia
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20004

Dear Secretary Howard,

Today, I am introducing the “Neighborhood Management Authority Act of 2025”, legislation
that creates a framework for safe and vibrant communities on a hyper-local level. A Neighborhood
Management Authority established by this bill would provide enhancements to clean and safe programs,
support businesses and cultural destinations, maintain public spaces, manage public assets, and would
help coordinate D.C. government services for maximum efficiency. The legislation establishes two
Neighborhood Management Authorities – one for the Greater U Street Corridor and one for Columbia
Heights.

While 14th and U is often synonymous with D.C.’s 21st century surge in economic development
and population, in many ways the corridor remains under-invested. The area was the subject of a 2004
small area plan – referred to as the “DUKE Plan” in homage to Duke Ellington – which focused on
supporting music, arts, and culture, equitable growth and development, and continuing the legacy of U
Street as Black Broadway. While some progress has been made on that plan’s recommendations, it is not
yet fully realized. Public sector resources and services have not kept up with U Street’s substantial
private development and continued growth as a nightlife destination. This has led to serious safety
concerns and an overall feeling of disorder shared by a diverse group of residents and business owners.

In 2022, I launched the U Street Safety Initiative, a planning effort led by my office to deeply
engage residents and businesses in the Greater U Street Corridor and provide recommendations and a
clear road map for improving public safety and vibrancy in the area. That effort reached over 300
residents and business owners through surveys, focus groups, and interviews; my office published
recommendations in November 2022.
Columbia Heights, meanwhile, has seen considerable growth and change of its own, with
services that simply have not kept pace. Central Columbia Heights has the highest consistent pedestrian
activity in the District and public spaces like Columbia Heights Civic Plaza, now about 20 years old, are
straining under the weight of community needs and have recurring issues with safety and basic
maintenance.

As part of my response, I funded an expansive initiative led by the Office of Planning: the
Columbia Heights/Mount Pleasant Public Life Study. This work focused on studying the use of public
spaces, supporting successful implementation of the newly-established sidewalk vending zone, and
creating a cohesive design for streets, sidewalks, and public spaces.

The U Street Safety Initiative and the Public Life Study covering Columbia Heights share one
very clear recommendation: These neighborhoods each need their own place management entity in order
to truly thrive.

As introduced, this legislation establishes an overall structure for a Neighborhood Management
Authority as an instrumentality of D.C. government. The legal structure is similar to public authorities
we have already, such as the DC Green Bank or Events DC.

The bill then creates two separate Neighborhood Management Authorities in Columbia Heights
and the “Duke District” (acknowledging the overlap of several neighborhoods, and a callback to the
DUKE Plan). Each authority has a governing board of directors comprised of a mix of resident and
commercial representatives. While these are the first two authorities established, the bill is drafted so
that other neighborhoods might adopt this model in the future.

Each Authority is given dedicated funding sources to ensure its success and sustainability. These
revenue sources can be tailored to fit the economic dynamics of each neighborhood. As an example, the
Greater U Street Performance Parking Zone went live at the end of 2024, and that new meter revenue
will be reinvested back in the neighborhood; Columbia Heights had a performance parking zone of its
own, which this measure re-establishes. I am proud to be able to advance a proposal enhancing
neighborhood services that does not rely on increasing property taxes to fund.

Sincerely,

Brianne K. Nadeau
Councilmember, Ward 1
Chairperson, Committee on Public Works & Operations

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Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau

A BILL
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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To provide for the creation of a Neighborhood Management Authority to promote the general
welfare of the residents, employers, employees, property owners, commercial tenants,
consumers, and the general public within the Authority’s boundary; and to establish the
Columbia Heights Neighborhood Management Authority and the Duke District
Neighborhood Management Authority.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS. ............................................................................................. 2
Sec. 102. Formation. ....................................................................................................................... 2
Sec. 103. Powers. ............................................................................................................................ 2
Sec. 104. Budget formulation and transparency. ............................................................................ 4
Sec. 105. Board of Directors. .......................................................................................................... 5
Sec. 106. Representation and Indemnification. .............................................................................. 7
Sec. 107. Applicability of certain laws. .......................................................................................... 8
Sec. 108. Prohibitions. .................................................................................................................... 9
Sec. 109. Authority of the Chief Financial Officer. ...................................................................... 10
Sec. 110. BID Formation Within Neighborhood Management Authority Boundaries. ............... 10
Sec. 111. Service Areas and Expansion of Boundaries. ............................................................... 13
Sec. 112. Bond Issuance. .............................................................................................................. 14
TITLE II. NEIGHBORHOOD MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY FORMATIONS. ................... 16

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SUBTITLE A. DUKE DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOOD MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY. ....... 16
Sec. 201. Duke District Neighborhood Management Authority................................................... 16
Sec. 202. Transfers of Jurisdiction. ............................................................................................... 18
Sec. 203. Board of Directors. ........................................................................................................ 19
Sec. 204. Duke District Neighborhood Management Fund. ......................................................... 22
Sec. 205. Duke District Deed and Recordation Transfers. ........................................................... 23
SUBTITLE B. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY.
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Sec. 206. Columbia Heights Neighborhood Management Authority. .......................................... 24
Sec. 207. Transfers of Jurisdiction. ............................................................................................... 25
Sec. 208. Board of Directors. ........................................................................................................ 26
Sec. 209. Columbia Heights Neighborhood Management Fund. ................................................. 28
Sec. 210. Targeted Retail Vacancy Fee. ....................................................................................... 30
Sec. 211. Alcoholic beverage tax revenue to be deposited in Columbia Heights Neighborhood
Management Fund. ....................................................................................................................... 30
Sec. 212. DC-USA Garage. .......................................................................................................... 31
TITLE III. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PERFORMANCE PARKING ZONE. ............................... 32
Sec. 301. Columbia Heights Performance Parking Zone. ............................................................ 32
TITLE IV. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. ......................................................................... 34
Sec. 402. Fiscal impact statement. ................................................................................................ 34
Sec. 303. Effective date. ............................................................................................................... 34

BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this 1
act may be cited as the “Neighborhood Management Authority Act of 2025”. 2
TITLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS. 3
Sec. 102. Formation. 4
Each Neighborhood Management Authority shall be organized as an instrumentality of 5
the District Government, which shall have a separate legal existence within the District 6
Government. 7
Sec. 103. Powers. 8
Each Neighborhood Management Authority (“Authority”) established pursuant to this act 9
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shall have the power to: 10
(1) Sue and be sued in its name; 11
(2) Adopt a seal and alter the seal at its pleasure; 12
(3) Adopt, amend, and repeal bylaws governing the manner in which it may conduct 13
business and how the powers vested in it may be exercised; 14
(4) Borrow money for any of its purposes, as may be permitted under Chapter 2 of Title 1 15
and other laws of the District; provided, that the Authority’s debts shall not be subject to and 16
shall not be backed by the full faith and credit of the District of Columbia; 17
(5) To issue bonds and to give security pursuant to section 112 of this Act; provided, that 18
the Authority's debts shall not be backed by the full faith and credit of the District of Columbia; 19
(6) To provide for the payment of obligations as may be permitted under the Home Rule 20
Act, and other laws of the District; 21
(7) To the extent permitted under its contracts with bond holders of the Authority, to 22
consent to any modification with respect to rate of interest, time and payment of any installment 23
of principal or interest, security or any other term of any contract, loan, loan commitment, or 24
contract or agreement of any kind to which the Authority is a party; 25
(8) To employ officers, executives, and management personnel who may: 26
(A) Formulate or participate in the formulation of the plans, policies, and 27
standards; 28
(B) Administer, manage, or operate the Authority, fix their qualifications, and 29
prescribe their duties and other terms of employment, compensation, and benefits; and 30
(C) Employ other personnel as may be necessary; 31
(9) To retain or employ advisers, consultants, and agents, including financial advisers, 32
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appraisers, accountants, auditors, engineers, private consultants, and legal counsel for rendering 33
professional, management, or technical services and advice, and to fix their compensation; 34
(10) Establish polices for contracting and procurement that are consistent with the 35
principles of competitive procurement and, subject to District law, make and execute contracts, 36
leases, and all other agreements or instruments necessary and appropriate for the exercise of its 37
powers and the fulfillment of its purposes; 38
(11) To enter into contracts, memorandums of understanding, and other financing 39
agreements with any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States or the District 40
and private parties; and 41
(12) Notwithstanding other provisions of law and subject to Council approval by 42
resolution, acquire, construct, and dispose of real or personal property of every kind. 43
Sec. 104. Budget formulation and transparency. 44
(a) The Board shall prepare and submit to the Mayor an operating budget on the date that 45
District departments and agencies are required to submit proposed budgets to the Mayor. Prior to 46
submission to the Mayor, the proposed operating budget must be certified by the Chief Financial 47
Officer of the District of Columbia as being balanced. 48
(b) The Authority shall contract at least once each year with an independent certified 49
public accountant to audit its books and accounts. Within 10 days after receiving the results of 50
the audit from the independent certified public accountant, the Authority shall transmit the 51
results of the audit to the Mayor and Council and shall make the audit available to the public on 52
its website. 53
(c) At least once per year, the Authority Board shall hold a public hearing on the 54
Authority's performance. The Authority Board shall publish notice of the hearing on the 55
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Authority's website and in the District of Columbia Register at least 14 calendar days before the 56
hearing, and the hearing shall be recorded by electronic means. Within 3 days after the hearing, 57
the recording of the hearing and all written submitted testimony shall be made public on the 58
Authority's website. 59
Sec. 105. Board of Directors. 60
(a) Each Neighborhood Management Authority shall be governed by a Board of Directors 61
(“Board”), with voting and nonvoting members allocated pursuant to Title II. The powers of the 62
Authority shall be vested in the Board. A majority of the incumbent voting Board members shall 63
constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and an affirmative vote of a majority of 64
voting members shall be necessary for valid Authority action. 65
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Mayor shall transmit to the Council, 66
for a 30-day period of review, excluding days of Council recess, nominations to a Neighborhood 67
Management Authority as prescribed in Title II. If the Council does not approve by resolution 68
within the 30-day period, the nomination shall be deemed approved. 69
(c) Except as otherwise provided, appointed Board members shall serve for a term of 3 70
years. 71
(1) The term of a Board member appointed by an Advisory Neighborhood 72
Commission shall expire on January 2 of any year that follows a general election. 73
(d) Any voting member of the Board shall be eligible for reappointment, provided that no 74
person may be nominated to serve more than two consecutive terms. 75
(e) A person appointed to fill a vacancy on the Board shall be appointed only for the 76
unexpired term of the Board member whose vacancy is being filled. 77
(f) A voting member appointed by the Mayor or Council whose term has expired may 78
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continue to serve for 180 days after the voting member's term expires, or until their replacement 79
is appointed, whichever occurs first. 80
(g) The voting members of the Board shall elect, by a majority vote, one of the voting 81
members to serve as chairperson. 82
(h) A Board member shall not be entitled to compensation but may be reimbursed for 83
actual and necessary expenses while engaged in official duties of the Authority, including 84
transportation, parking, mileage expenses, and conference admission fees incurred. 85
(i) Unless prohibited by law, a Board member may engage in private employment, a 86
profession, or a business. 87
(j) A Board member shall not be held personally liable for an action taken in good faith 88
during the course of his or her official duties. 89
(k) The appointing authority or the Board may remove a member of the Board for 90
inefficiency, neglect of duty or misconduct in office, after giving the member a copy of the 91
charges against them and an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel in their defense 92
upon not less than 10 days’ notice. 93
(1) Removal of a member by action of the Board shall require an affirmative vote 94
of 2/3 of members. If a member is removed by the Board, the Board shall promptly notify the 95
Mayor and the Council of the action. Within 30 days after a vacancy occurs or a term expires, the 96
Mayor shall nominate someone to fill the vacancy or begin the new term. The member shall hold 97
office for the term of his appointment and shall serve until a successor has qualified. 98
(l) Members of the Board may participate in a meeting of the Board or a committee 99
thereof by means of conference telephone or similar communication equipment so long as all 100
Board members participating in the meeting and members of the public can be heard by each 101
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other. No vacancy in the membership of the Board shall impair the right of a quorum to exercise 102
all rights and perform all duties of the Agency. 103
Sec. 106. Director Appointment and Duties. 104
(a) The Board, by majority vote, shall employ a Director to run the day-to-day affairs of 105
the Authority. The Director shall be a resident of the District and shall remain a District resident 106
for the duration of his or her employment by the Authority. Failure to maintain District residency 107
shall result in a forfeiture of the position. 108
(b) The Director shall perform the following duties and responsibilities: 109
(1) Assist in the preparation of the budgets and annual reports; 110
(2) Administer all operating policies, rules, and regulations adopted by the Board; 111
(3) Employ personnel; 112
(4) Perform such other duties as may be authorized by the Board for the effective 113
and efficient management of the Authority and its facilities. 114
(c) The termination of the Director shall require the concurrence of a majority of the 115
Board. 116
Sec. 106. Representation and Indemnification. 117
(a) The officers and employees of the Authority shall not be considered District 118
government employees for purposes of the District of Columbia Employee Non-liability Act, 119
approved July 14, 1960 (74 Stat. 519; D.C. Official Code § 2-411 et seq.), and the District of 120
Columbia shall not be liable for any acts or occurrences of the Authority regardless of whether 121
the Authority purchases insurance or whether purchased insurance covers any this act or 122
omission of an this act. 123
(b) The District of Columbia may, upon request by the Authority and at the discretion of 124
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the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (“Attorney General”), provide representation 125
through the Office of the Attorney General to the Authority and its officers and employees for 126
legal matters related to their official duties. 127
(c) The Authority may retain outside counsel, other than the Attorney General, at its own 128
expense to provide representation for the Authority and its officers and employees in actual or 129
anticipated litigation related to their official duties and functions or in any other legal 130
proceeding, lawsuit, grievance, or arbitration filed against the Authority, its officers, or its 131
employees. 132
(d) The District of Columbia and its officers and employees shall not be liable for and 133
may not be made a party to any lawsuits or claims arising from the operation of the Authority. 134
Sec. 107. Applicability of certain laws. 135
(a) The Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010, effective April 8, 2011 (D.C. Law 136
18-371; D.C. Official Code § 2-351.01 et seq.), and its implementing regulations, shall not apply 137
to the Authority. 138
(b) The Open Meetings Act, effective March 31, 2011 (D.C. Law 18-350; D.C. Official 139
Code § 2-571 et seq.), shall apply to the Authority. 140
(c) Title I of the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act, approved October 141
21, 1968 (82 Stat. 1204; D.C. Official Code § 2-501 et seq.), and the regulations implementing 142
those provisions, shall not apply to the Authority. 143
(d) The Small and Certified Business Enterprise Development and Assistance Act of 144
2005, effective October 20, 2005 (D.C. Law 16-33; D.C. Official Code § 2-218.01 et seq.), and 145
its implementing regulations, shall not apply to the Authority. 146
(e) The First Source Employment Contract Act of 1984, effective June 29, 1984 (D.C. 147
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Law 5-93; D.C. Official Code § 2-219.01 et seq.), shall not apply to the Authority. 148
(f) The Code of Conduct, as that term is defined in section 101(7) of the Board of Ethics 149
and Government Accountability Establishment and Comprehensive Ethics Reform Amendment 150
Act of 2011, effective April 27, 2012 (D.C. Law 19-124; D.C. Official Code § 1-1161.01(7)), 151
shall apply to the Authority. 152
(g) The officers and employees of the Authority shall not be considered District 153
government employees for purposes of the District of Columbia Employee Non-liability Act, 154
approved July 14, 1960 (74 Stat. 519; D.C. Official Code § 2-411 et seq.), and the District of 155
Columbia shall not be liable for any acts or occurrences of the Authority regardless of whether 156
the Authority purchases insurance or whether purchased insurance covers any this act or 157
omission of an this act. 158
(h) The assets and income of the Corporation shall be exempt from taxation by the 159
District government. 160
(i) Bonds issued by the Authority and the interest thereon are exempt from District 161
taxation except estate, inheritance, and gift taxes. 162
(j) At least 51% of each Authority’s employees shall be District residents. 163
(1) For any employees providing services within the Authority, each Authority 164
shall prioritize hiring of persons currently or recently engaged in such services within the 165
Authority’s boundaries, including employees of Main Street, Clean Team, or community 166
outreach organizations. 167
Sec. 108. Prohibitions. 168
(a) The Authority shall not: 169
(1) Exercise any police or general power of the District, except those expressly 170
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authorized by law; or, 171
(2) Exercise the power of eminent domain; 172
(b) All land and improvements acquired by the Authority shall be held in the name of the 173
Authority, except that title to the property shall not be transferred by the Authority to any person 174
or entity other than the District government. 175
(c) The District government shall not eliminate or reduce the level of any services 176
customarily provided in the District to any similar geographic area because such area is within 177
the Authority boundaries and shall continue to provide its customary services and levels of each 178
service to such area unless a reduction in service is part of a District-wide pro rata reduction in 179
services necessitated by fiscal considerations or budgetary priorities. 180
Sec. 109. Authority of the Chief Financial Officer. 181
The CFO shall exercise authority over the Authority consistent with section 424 of the 182
Home Rule Act. 183
Sec. 110. BID Formation Within Neighborhood Management Authority Boundaries. 184
(a) An additional real property tax or possessory interest tax may be assessed and levied 185
by the District on, and payable by, the owners of taxable properties or holders of a possessory 186
interest within Authority Boundaries as established in Title II of this act. 187
(1) For the purposes of this section, “special assessment participants” means 188
owners, or principals, agents, partners, managers, trustees, stockholders, officers, or directors of 189
owners of taxable properties, or holders of a possessory interest, and commercial tenants within 190
an established special assessment area. 191
(b) In order to implement an assessment pursuant to this section, an application shall be 192
submitted by one or more owners of taxable property within the Authority to the Board for 193
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consideration. The application shall be duly sworn under oath before a notary public who holds a 194
valid license in the District, and shall contain: 195
(1) A statement setting forth the name and address of the applicants; 196
(2) A statement signed by the owners (or their authorized representatives) who 197
own at least a 51% interest in the most recent assessed value of the taxable properties in the 198
geographic area of the proposed assessment area as a whole, and at least 25% in number of the 199
individual taxable properties of record in the assessment area as a whole; 200
(3) A tax assessor’s map of the geographic area comprising the assessment area, 201
clearly designating the boundaries and each property by street address, lot, and square number to 202
be included within the assessment area; 203
(4) A list, by street address, lot, and square number, of all taxable property within 204
the proposed special assessment area; and the most recent assessed value of each taxable 205
property to the extent reasonably ascertainable from District property tax records or a final 206
determination of the Real Property Tax Appeals Commission for the District of Columbia, and a 207
list of the names and addresses of all record owners and commercial tenants within the proposed 208
special assessment area, to the extent reasonably ascertainable; 209
(A) For the purposes hereof, individual taxable properties shall mean 210
properties identified by separate lot and square numbers to the extent reasonably ascertainable 211
from the records of the Office of Taxation and Revenue or Office of Recorder of Deeds; 212
provided, that any property subdivided into separate condominium units shall constitute a single 213
property for the purpose of determining the number of taxable properties referred to in this 214
paragraph; provided further, that such condominium units shall constitute separate properties for 215
purposes of assessing special assessment area charges. Changes in the assessed values occurring 216
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after submission of an application, whether through regular reassessment, appeals, or otherwise, 217
shall not affect the validity of the application; and, 218
(5) The annual proposed total special assessment taxes for the first year of 219
collections, and the formula used to determine each special assessment participant’s tax, which 220
shall be based upon either assessed value, square footage, or a uniform fixed tax per building. 221
Special assessment taxes may vary by class and type of property provided that they are applied 222
fairly and equitably within the assessment area; 223
(c) The application shall be considered approved by a 2/3 vote of voting members the 224
Board at a meeting called for such purposes. The Board shall submit legislation effectuating the 225
application to Council for consideration and approval. 226
(d) If a portion of the special assessment area boundary falls outside of the boundaries of 227
the Authority, approval of the special assessment area application by the Authority pursuant to 228
this section shall constitute an expansion of the Authority’s boundaries. 229
(e) No later than 120 days after approval of a special assessment area pursuant to this 230
section, the Authority shall amend its bylaws and procedures to incorporate special assessment 231
participants in the Authority’s governance, including: 232
(1) Nomination and election of special assessment participants to fill Board seats 233
enumerated in Title II of this act; 234
(2) Procedures for expanding the special assessment area; and, 235
(3) A process for special assessment participants to vote on amendments to the 236
special assessment rates and formula. 237
(f) The special assessment shall be collected pursuant to procedures identical to those 238
enumerated in section 16 of the Business Improvement Districts Act of 1996, effective May 29, 239
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1996 (D.C. Law 11-134; D.C. Official Code § 2-1215.15). 240
(g) The Mayor shall not hold a hearing on, or approve for registration, any BID 241
corporation application, as described in sections 6 and 7 of the Business Improvement Districts 242
Act of 1996, effective May 29, 1996 (D.C. Law 11-134; D.C. Official Code § 2-1215.05) that 243
overlaps, in whole or in part, with the boundary of a Neighborhood Management Authority 244
established pursuant to this act. 245
Sec. 111. Service Areas and Expansion of Boundaries. 246
(a) Each Authority shall have its initial boundaries established according to Title II of this 247
act. 248
(b) Notwithstanding section 110, the boundaries of the Authority may be expanded by 249
submitting an application to the Board of Directors, which shall be approved by a 2/3 vote of the 250
voting members of the Board. The Board shall submit any approved applications for expansion 251
for Council review by resolution, which shall be deemed approved after a 45-day period of 252
review, excluding weekends, holidays, and days of Council recess. 253
(1) The application shall be duly sworn under oath before a notary public who 254
holds a valid license in the District, and shall contain: 255
(A) A statement setting forth the name and address of the applicants; 256
(B) A map of the proposed expansion area; 257
(C) A statement signed by the owners or their authorized representatives 258
who own at least a 51% interest properties in the geographic area of the proposed assessment 259
area as a whole; 260
(D) A description of the service needs for the proposed area of expansion, 261
and whether the proposed expansion would result in an increase in dedicated revenues for the 262
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Authority; 263
(E) An explanation of why the proposed expansion would be consistent 264
with the purposes of the Authority and with the existing boundary. 265
Sec. 112. Bond Issuance. 266
(a) The Authority, pursuant to section 490(a)(6) of the Home Rule Act, may, to carry out 267
the authorized purposes of the Authority: 268
(1) Incur debt by the issuance of revenue bonds; and 269
(2) Borrow or lend money to finance or assist in the financing of undertakings 270
authorized by this chapter. 271
(b) The Authority may not use the proceeds of bonds issued by the Authority unless the 272
Board: 273
(1) Determines that the use of the proceeds meets the requirements of this chapter 274
and § 1-204.90; and 275
(2) Approves a resolution, describing the determination required by paragraph (1) 276
of this subsection. 277
(c) Regardless of their form or character, bonds and other debt instruments of the 278
Authority are negotiable instruments for all purposes of Subtitle I of Title 28, subject only to the 279
provisions of the bonds for registration. 280
(d) No director, employee, or agent of the Authority shall be personally liable for any 281
payment required to be made under any bond issued by the Authority. 282
(e) No notice, proceeding, consent, or approval shall be required for the issuance or 283
performance of any bond of the Authority or the execution of any instrument relating thereto or 284
to the security therefor, except as provided in this chapter or in guidelines issued by the 285
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Authority. 286
(f) The Authority may stipulate by resolution the terms for sale of its bonds in accordance 287
with this chapter, including the following: 288
(1) The date a bond bears; 289
(2) The date a bond matures; 290
(3) Whether bonds are issued as serial bonds, as term bonds, or as a combination 291
thereof; 292
(4) The denomination; 293
(5) The interest rate or rates, or variable rate or rates changing from time to time 294
in accordance with a base or formula; 295
(6) The registration privileges; 296
(7) The medium and method for payment; and 297
(8) The terms of redemption. 298
(g) The Authority may sell its bonds at public or private sale and may determine the price 299
for sale. 300
(h) A pledge of the Authority is binding from the time it is made. Any funds or property 301
pledged are subject to the lien of a pledge without physical delivery. The lien of a pledge is 302
binding as against parties having any tort, contract or other claim against the Authority 303
regardless of notice. Neither a resolution nor any other instrument creating a pledge need be 304
recorded. 305
(i) Bonds issued under the provisions of this section do not constitute an obligation of the 306
District and are payable solely from the revenues or assets of the Authority. Each bond issued 307
under this section must contain on its face a statement that the Authority is not obligated to pay 308
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principal or interest except from the revenues or assets pledged and that neither the faith and 309
credit nor the taxing power of the District is pledged to the payment of the principal or interest 310
on a bond. 311
(j) The District pledges to the holders of any bonds issued under this section that the 312
District will not limit or alter rights vested in the Authority to fulfill agreements made with 313
holders of the bonds, or in any way impair the rights and remedies of the holders of the bonds 314
until the bonds, together with the interest thereon, with interest on any unpaid installments of 315
interest, and all costs and expenses in connection with any action or proceedings by or on behalf 316
of such holders are fully met and discharged. The Authority may include this pledge of the 317
District in any agreement with the holders of bonds. 318
(k) The signature of any officer of the Authority that appears on a bond remains valid if 319
that person ceases to hold that office. 320
TITLE II. NEIGHBORHOOD MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY FORMATIONS. 321
SUBTITLE A. DUKE DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOOD MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY. 322
Sec. 201. Duke District Neighborhood Management Authority. 323
(a) Notwithstanding other provisions of this act, the boundaries of the Duke District 324
Neighborhood Management Authority (“Authority”) are as follows: 325
(1) The area bounded by S Street, N.W., from the intersection of Florida Avenue, 326
N.W. and 4th Street, N.W., to 14th Street, N.W.; 14th Street, N.W., from S Street, N.W., to U 327
Street, N.W.; U Street, N.W., from 14th Street, N.W., to 17th Street, N.W.; 17th Street, N.W., 328
from U Street, N.W., to Florida Avenue, N.W.; Florida Avenue, N.W., from 17th Street, N.W., 329
to W Street, N.W.; W Street, N.W., from the intersection of Florida Avenue, N.W. and 16th 330
Street, N.W., to the intersection of Florida Avenue, N.W. and 15th Street, N.W.; Florida Avenue, 331
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N.W., from 15th Street, N.W., to Barry Place, N.W.; Barry Place, N.W., from Florida Avenue, 332
N.W., to Georgia Avenue, N.W.; Georgia Avenue, N.W., from Barry Place, N.W., to Florida 333
Avenue, N.W.; Florida Avenue, N.W., from Georgia Avenue, N.W., to S Street, N.W.; and, 334
(2) All Lots within Square 3075. 335
(b) The general purposes of the Authority shall be to: 336
(1) Promote the general welfare of the residents, employers, employees, property 337
owners, commercial tenants, consumers, and the general public within the Authority’s boundary; 338
(2) Maintain and grow the Duke District as a mixed-use center with theaters, arts 339
and music establishments, restaurants, shops, neighborhood services, and housing serving a 340
range of incomes and household types; 341
(3) Promote cultural tourism initiatives, public art, signage, and other 342
improvements that recognize the Duke District as a nationally significant Black history landmark 343
and a district with prominent LGBTQ+ community sites; 344
(4) Serve as a coordinating body for the District’s public safety and enforcement 345
resources within the service area; 346
(5) Assist in implementation of District policy and planning priorities that overlap 347
or relate to the Duke District, including small area plans and the Cultural Plan for the District of 348
Columbia; 349
(6) Supplement cleaning and maintenance of streets, parks, plazas, and other 350
public spaces within the service area; 351
(7) Promote, develop, and maintain music, culture, and entertainment 352
programming and events, directly or under contract, at the Lincoln Theatre, Howard Theatre, and 353
other public spaces and facilities within the Duke District; 354
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(8) Maintain and improve Duke Ellington Plaza on the 600 Block of T Street, 355
N.W.; 356
(9) Solicit offers, accept unsolicited offers, and execute any lease on behalf of the 357
District of Columbia with respect to: 358
(A) The Lincoln Theatre site, consisting of the land and improvements 359
described for purposes of assessment and taxation as Lots 809 of Square 273, with a street 360
address of 1215 U Street, N.W., and Lots 805 and 808 in Square 273, with frontages on the 1200 361
block of V Street, N.W.; 362
(B) The Howard Theatre site, consisting of the land and improvements 363
described for purposes of assessment and taxation as Lot 0090 of Square 0041, with a street 364
address of 620 T Street, N.W.; and, 365
(C) The site consisting of the land and improvements described for 366
purposes of assessment and taxation as Lot 25 in Square 440, with a street address of 625 T 367
Street, N.W.; 368
(10) Provide operating budget support to pre-existing community-based 369
organizations that provide services within the Duke District, including Main Streets and Clean 370
Teams; and, 371
(11) Other functions as delegated by the Mayor. 372
Sec. 202. Transfers of Jurisdiction. 373
All functions assigned, authorities delegated, positions, personnel, property, records, and 374
unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, and other funds available or to be made 375
available to the Department of General Services or Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic 376
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Development are transferred to the Duke District Neighborhood Management Authority for the 377
following properties: 378
(1) The Lincoln Theatre site, consisting of the land and improvements described 379
for purposes of assessment and taxation as Lots 809 of Square 273, with a street address of 1215 380
U Street, N.W., and Lots 805 and 808 in Square 273, with frontages on the 1200 block of V 381
Street, N.W.; 382
(2) The Howard Theatre site, consisting of the land and improvements described 383
for purposes of assessment and taxation as Lot 0090 of Square 0041, with a street address of 620 384
T Street, N.W.; and, 385
(3) The site consisting of the land and improvements described for purposes of 386
assessment and taxation as Lot 25 in Square 440, with a street address of 625 T Street, N.W.; 387
Sec. 203. Board of Directors. 388
(a) Notwithstanding subsection (e) of this section, The Duke District Neighborhood 389
Management Authority Board of Directors (“Board”) shall be comprised of nine voting members 390
appointed in accordance with this section. 391
(b) Four voting members shall be appointed by the Mayor, of which: 392
(1) One shall represent a restaurant, bar, or other service business in the Duke 393
District; 394
(2) One shall represent a business in the Duke District that is not licensed to sell 395
alcoholic beverages or cannabis; 396
(3) One shall represent Howard University or Howard University Hospital; 397
(4) One shall represent the owner or operator of a performance venue, legitimate 398
theater, or other cultural institution within the Duke District. 399
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(6) Of the members first appointed pursuant to this subsection, two shall serve for 400
a term of two years and two shall serve for a term of three years. 401
(c) One voting member shall be a resident with a permanent residence within Duke 402
District appointed by each Advisory Neighborhood Commission with four or more single 403
member districts contained within the Authority boundaries. The member shall be appointed by a 404
majority vote of the commission at a meeting called for such purposes. 405
(d) Three voting members shall be appointed by the Council, of which: 406
(1) One shall represent the owner or operator of a performance venue, legitimate 407
theater, or other cultural institution within the Duke District; 408
(2) One shall have proven expertise in municipal finance, business finance, or 409
economic development; 410
(3) One shall represent a business or commercial property within the Duke 411
District; and 412
(4) One shall be a Duke District resident that is not associated with or employed 413
by a business within the Duke District. 414
(5) Of the members first appointed pursuant to this subsection, two shall serve for 415
a term of two years and two shall serve for a term of three years. 416
(e) Two additional voting members may represent owners, or principals, agents, partners, 417
managers, trustees, stockholders, officers, or directors of owners, and commercial tenants of 418
taxable property subject to a special assessment pursuant to section 110 of this act. 419
(1) Seats on the Authority Board enumerated in this subsection shall only be filled 420
upon the enactment of a special assessment area within the Duke District and shall otherwise 421
remain vacant and not be counted for the purposes of establishing a quorum of the Authority 422
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Board. 423
(f) Non-voting members of the Board shall include the following ex-officio members: 424
(1) The Director of the Authority, or the Director's designee, who shall serve as 425
vice chair of the Board; 426
(2) The Director of any Main Street Program organization within the Authority 427
boundary; 428
(3) The Chief of Police, or their designee; 429
(4) The Director of the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration, or their 430
designee; 431
(5) The Director of the Department of Public Works, or their designee; 432
(6) The Director of the Department of Transportation; or their designee; 433
(7) The Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, or their 434
designee; 435
(8) The Director of the Department of Small and Local Business Development, or 436
their designee; 437
(9) The Director of the Commission on Arts and Humanities, or their designee; 438
and 439
(10) The Director of the Mayor’s Office on Nightlife and Culture, or their 440
designee. 441
(g) The Council may establish an Interim Board of Directors (“Interim Board”) consisting 442
of no more than five members to manage the affairs of the Authority until the Board established 443
pursuant to this section convenes its first meeting. Upon the convening of the first meeting of the 444
Board, the Interim Board shall dissolve. 445
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Sec. 204. Duke District Neighborhood Management Fund. 446
(a) There is established as a special fund the Duke District Neighborhood Management 447
Fund ("Fund"), which shall be administered by the Duke District Management Authority 448
(“Authority”) in accordance with this section. 449
(b) Revenue from the following sources shall be deposited into the Fund: 450
(1) Appropriated funds; 451
(2) All parking meter revenue collected within the Greater U Street Performance 452
Parking Zone established by section 8a of the Performance Parking Pilot Zone Act of 2008, 453
effective November 25, 2008 (D.C. Law 17-279; D.C. Official Code § 50-2531) that exceeds 454
baseline revenue from metered spaces within the zone as of October 1, 2023, as determined by 455
the Director of the Department of Transportation, provided, that up to 5% may be used to pay for 456
meter maintenance and related infrastructure in that zone; 457
(3) Any special assessment taxes collected pursuant to section 110 of this this act; 458
(4) Revenues from PILOT agreements for properties to contribute to the Fund, 459
established pursuant to section 3(b) of the Payments in Lieu of Taxes Act of 2004, effective 460
(D.C. Law 15-293, D.C. Official Code § 1-308.02(b)); 461
(6) Deed and recordation transfers collected pursuant to section 204 of this act; 462
(5) Grants, fees, donations, or gifts from public or private sources, subject to 463
approval by the Board; 464
(6) Proceeds from any proceeding, settlement, or contract in which the District is 465
a party and the funds have been assigned to the Authority; 466
(7) Interest earned from the deposit or investment of monies from the Fund; and, 467
(8) All revenues, receipts, and fees of whatever source derived from the operation 468
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of the Fund. 469
(c)(1) Money in the Fund shall be used for all purposes related to the mission and 470
operation of the Authority. 471
(2) Subject to approval of the Authority Board, money in the fund may be 472
allocated to subordinate agencies of the District to provide enhanced programs or services related 473
to the mission and operation of the Authority, provided, that such appropriations shall not be 474
used to supplant local funds typically appropriated for agency operating budgets or services that 475
would otherwise be provided by such agencies within the Authority’s boundary. 476
(d)(1) The money deposited into the Fund shall not revert to the unrestricted fund balance 477
of the General Fund of the District of Columbia at the end of a fiscal year, or at any other time. 478
(2) Subject to authorization in an approved budget and financial plan, any funds 479
appropriated in the Fund shall be continually available for the uses and purposes set forth in this 480
chapter without regard to fiscal year limitation. Any monies received but not expended in a given 481
fiscal year shall be retained by the Fund. 482
(3) No revenues collected on behalf of the Authority and transferred to or 483
deposited in the Fund shall be commingled with any funds of the District. 484
Sec. 205. Duke District Deed and Recordation Transfers. 485
In fiscal years ending on or after October 1, 2025, the Chief Financial Officer shall 486
deposit into the Duke District Management Fund 40% of the Deed Transfer and Recordation 487
Taxes attributable to new buildings constructed within the boundaries of the Authority, or such 488
successor record or assessment and taxation lots as may be created through future subdivision or 489
creation of condominium units. 490
SUBTITLE B. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD MANAGEMENT 491
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AUTHORITY. 492
Sec. 206. Columbia Heights Neighborhood Management Authority. 493
(a) Notwithstanding other provisions of this act, the boundaries of the Columbia Heights 494
Neighborhood Management Authority (“Authority”) are as follows: 495
(1) The area bounded by: (A) 1100 through 1500 blocks of Monroe Street, N.W.; 496
(B) 1100 through 1500 blocks of Harvard Street, N.W.; (C) 2900 through 3400 blocks of 11th 497
Street, N.W.; and (D) 2900 through 3300 blocks of 16th Street, N.W.; including both sides of 498
boundary streets; 499
(2) All Lots within Square 2667 and Square 2669; and, 500
(2) An area extending 500 feet from either side of the centerline of the 2300 501
through 3700 blocks of 14th Street, N.W. 502
(b) The general purposes of the Authority shall be to: 503
(1) Promote the general welfare of the residents, employers, employees, property 504
owners, commercial tenants, consumers, and the general public within the Authority’s boundary; 505
(2) Effectuate District policy and planning priorities that overlap or intersect with 506
the Authority’s geographic area; 507
(4) Represent the District of Columbia Government on the board of the DC-USA 508
Mall, including management and operation of the garage facility; 509
(5) Maintain the Columbia Heights Metro station area as a thriving mixed-use 510
community center, anchored by mixed-income housing, community-serving retail, offices, civic 511
uses, and public plazas. 512
(6) Strive to retain and elevate the neighborhood’s extraordinary cultural diversity 513
and place a priority on development and services that meet the needs of local residents; 514
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(7) Attract and maintain a diverse array of businesses to address commercial 515
vacancies; 516
(8) Supplement cleaning, maintenance, and programming of parks, plazas, and 517
public spaces within the Authority boundary, including residential blocks; 518
(9) Serve as a coordinating body for the District’s public safety and enforcement 519
resources within the service area 520
(10) Pursue agreements with private property owners and the National Park 521
Service to expand accessible public space; and, 522
(11) Provide operating budget support to pre-existing community-based 523
organizations that provide services within the Authority boundary, including Main Streets and 524
Clean Teams. 525
Sec. 207. Transfers of Jurisdiction. 526
(a) All functions assigned, authorities delegated, positions, personnel, property, records, 527
and unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, and other funds available or to be made 528
available to the Department of General Services or Department of Parks and Recreation are 529
transferred to the Columbia Heights Neighborhood Management Authority (“Authority”) for the 530
following properties: 531
(1) Columbia Heights Civic Plaza in Square 2843, Lot 834; 532
(2) Columbia Heights Metro Plaza in Square 2672, Lot 887; 533
(3) The public space at the northeast corner of 14th Street, N.W., and Irving 534
Street, N.W., in Square 2848, Lot 871; 535
(b) The Authority shall pursue a memorandum of understanding or other contractual 536
agreement with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority for maintenance of public 537
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space in immediate proximity of entrances to the Columbia Heights Metrorail Station that are not 538
owned by the District. 539
Sec. 208. Board of Directors. 540
(a) Notwithstanding subsection (e) of this section, Columbia Heights Neighborhood 541
Management Authority Board of Directors (“Board”) shall be comprised of nine voting members 542
appointed in accordance with this section. 543
(b) Four voting members shall be appointed by the Mayor, of which: 544
(1) One shall represent a business within or immediately abutting central 545
Columbia Heights; 546
(2) One shall represent a business within the Authority boundaries that is 547
otherwise located outside of central Columbia Heights; 548
(3) One shall be a resident with a permanent residence within or immediately 549
abutting central Columbia Heights; and 550
(4) One shall be a resident with a permanent residence within the Authority 551
boundaries that is otherwise located outside of central Columbia Heights. 552
(5) Of the members first appointed pursuant to this subsection, two shall serve for 553
a term of two years and two shall serve for a term of three years. 554
(c) One voting member shall be a person with a permanent residence within the Authority 555
boundary appointed by ANC 1A, nominated by a majority vote of the commission. 556
(d) Four voting members shall be appointed by the Council, of which: 557
(1) One shall represent a business within or immediately abutting central 558
Columbia Heights; 559
(2) One shall represent a business within the Authority boundaries that is 560
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otherwise located outside of central Columbia Heights; 561
(3) One shall be a resident with a permanent residence within or immediately 562
abutting central Columbia Heights; and 563
(4) One shall be a resident with a permanent residence within the Authority 564
boundaries that is otherwise located outside of central Columbia Heights. 565
(3) Of the members first appointed pursuant to this subsection, two shall serve for 566
a term of two years and two shall serve for a term of three years. 567
(e) For the purposes of this section, the term “central Columbia Heights” means the area 568
bounded by Monroe Street, N.W., 16th Street, N.W., Columbia Road, N.W., and 13th Street, 569
N.W.. 570
(f) Two additional voting members may represent owners, or principals, agents, partners, 571
managers, trustees, stockholders, officers, or directors of owners, and commercial tenants of 572
taxable property subject to a special assessment pursuant to section 110 of this act. 573
(1) Seats on the Authority Board enumerated in this subsection shall only be filled 574
upon approval of a special assessment area within the Duke District and shall otherwise remain 575
vacant and not be counted for the purposes of establishing a quorum of the Authority Board. 576
(g) Non-voting members of the Board shall include the following ex-officio members: 577
(1) The Director of the Authority, or the Director's designee, who shall serve as 578
vice chair of the Board; 579
(2) The Director of any Main Street Program organization within the Authority 580
boundary; 581
(3) The Chief of Police, or their designee; 582
(4) The Director of the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration, or their 583
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designee; 584
(5) The Director of the Department of Public Works, or their designee; 585
(6) The Director of the Department of Transportation; or their designee; 586
(7) The Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, or their 587
designee; 588
(8) The Director of the Department of Small and Local Business Development, or 589
their designee; 590
(9) The Director of the Department of Behavioral Health, or their designee; 591
(10) The Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, or their designee; 592
and, 593
(11) The Director of the Department of General Services, or their designee. 594
(h) The Council may establish an Interim Board of Directors (“Interim Board”) consisting 595
of no more than five members to manage the affairs of the Authority until the Board established 596
pursuant to this section convenes its first meeting. Upon the convening of the first meeting of the 597
Board, the Interim Board shall dissolve. 598
Sec. 209. Columbia Heights Neighborhood Management Fund. 599
(a) There is established as a special fund the Columbia Heights Neighborhood 600
Management Fund ("Fund"), which shall be administered by the Columbia Heights 601
Neighborhood Management Authority (“Authority”) in accordance with this section. 602
(b) Revenue from the following sources shall be deposited into the Fund: 603
(1) Appropriated funds; 604
(2) All parking-meter revenue collected within the Columbia Heights 605
Performance Parking Zone established by section 4 of the Performance Parking Pilot Zone Act 606
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of 2008, effective November 25, 2008 (D.C. Law 17-279; D.C. Official Code § 50-2533.) that 607
exceeds baseline revenue from metered spaces within the zone as of October 1, 2025, as 608
determined by the Director of the Department of Transportation, provided, that up to 5% may be 609
used to pay for meter maintenance and related infrastructure in that zone; 610
(3) Revenue collected from the DC-USA parking garage pursuant to section 212 611
of this act; 612
(4) Targeted Retail Vacancy fees collected pursuant to section 210 of this act; 613
(5) Alcoholic beverage tax revenue collected pursuant to section 212 of this act; 614
(6) Special property tax assessment revenues collected pursuant to section 110 of 615
this act; 616
(7) Revenues from PILOT agreements for properties to contribute to the Fund, 617
established pursuant to section 3(b) of the Payments in Lieu of Taxes Act of 2004, effective 618
(D.C. Law 15-293, D.C. Official Code § 1-308.02(b)); 619
(8) Grants, fees, donations, or gifts from public or private sources, subject to 620
approval by the Board; 621
(9) Proceeds from any proceeding, settlement, or contract in which the District is 622
a party and the funds have been assigned to the Authority; 623
(10) Interest earned from the deposit or investment of monies from the Fund; and, 624
(11) All revenues, receipts, and fees of whatever source derived from the 625
operation of the Fund. 626
(c) (1) Money in the Fund shall be used for all purposes related to the mission and 627
operation of the Authority. 628
(2) Subject to approval of the Board, money in the fund may be allocated to 629
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subordinate agencies of the District to provide enhanced programs or services related to the 630
mission and operation of the Authority, provided, that such appropriations shall not be used to 631
supplant local funds typically appropriated for agency operating budgets or services that would 632
otherwise be provided by such agencies within the Authority’s boundary. 633
(d)(1) The money deposited into the Fund shall not revert to the unrestricted fund balance 634
of the General Fund of the District of Columbia at the end of a fiscal year, or at any other time. 635
(2) Subject to authorization in an approved budget and financial plan, any funds 636
appropriated in the Fund shall be continually available for the uses and purposes set forth in this 637
chapter without regard to fiscal year limitation. Any monies received but not expended in a given 638
fiscal year shall be retained by the Fund. 639
(3) No revenues collected on behalf of the Authority and transferred to or 640
deposited in the Fund shall be commingled with any funds of the District. 641
Sec. 210. Targeted Retail Vacancy Fee. 642
(a) There is levied a Columbia Heights retail vacancy fee, which shall apply to all 643
properties within the Columbia Heights Neighborhood Management Authority which contain 644
more than [ ] square feet of leasable commercial floor area. 645
(b) The retail vacancy fee shall be calculated as follows: 646
(1) $[ ] per square foot for the first [ ] square feet of vacant commercial space. 647
(2) $[ ] per square foot of the square footage of vacant commercial space above [ ] 648
square feet. 649
Sec. 211. Alcoholic beverage tax revenue to be deposited in Columbia Heights 650
Neighborhood Management Fund. 651
(a) The holder of an off-premises retailer license shall be permitted to apply for one 25% 652
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grocery store class A retailer license for a grocery store that meets the requirements of § 25-653
333(f) and is located in square 2837. 654
(b) If a 25% grocery store class A retailer license is granted pursuant to subsection (a) of 655
this section, any gross receipts tax on the sale of alcoholic beverages collected pursuant to § 47-656
2002(a)(B)(3A) above the baseline amount, as determined by the Chief Financial Officer, in the 657
fiscal year prior to the issuance of the license shall be deposited in the Columbia Heights 658
Neighborhood Management Fund as established in section 208 of this act. 659
Sec. 212. DC-USA Garage. 660
(a) All functions assigned, authorities delegated, property, records, and unexpended 661
balances of appropriations, allocations, and other funds available or to be made available for the 662
DC-USA Garage Unit (“Garage”), as defined in § 47-4608(a)(4), are transferred to the Columbia 663
Heights Management Authority (“Authority”). 664
(b) The Director of the Authority, or their designee, shall be the District’s representative 665
on the condo board, or any successor, that governs the Garage. The Director’s policy priorities in 666
representing the District’s interests shall be as follows: 667
(1) Adjusting pricing for public use of the Garage, in coordination with the 668
District Department of Transportation and in furtherance of the goals of the Columbia Heights 669
Performance Parking Zone, as established in section 4 of the Performance Parking Pilot Zone 670
Act of 2008, effective November 25, 2008 (D.C. Law 17-279; D.C. Official Code § 50-2533); 671
(2) Establishing procedures for use of the Garage during snow emergencies; 672
(3) Utilizing excess Garage capacity to meet community needs, including: 673
(A) Offsetting the removal of residential parking in proximity to the 674
Garage that may result from multimodal projects, with priority given to: 675
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(i) Residents of income-restricted and senior housing; 676
(ii) Residents of multifamily properties with little to no off-street 677
parking; and, 678
(iii) Residents with disability placards; 679
(B) Storage of vending carts and equipment used by licensed vendors in 680
the Columbia Heights/Mount Pleasant Vending Zone; and, 681
(C) Other uses of space in furtherance of the purposes of the Authority as 682
defined in section 206 of this this act. 683
TITLE III. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PERFORMANCE PARKING ZONE. 684
Sec. 301. Columbia Heights Performance Parking Zone. 685
The Performance Parking Pilot Zone Act of 2008, effective November 25, 2008 (D.C. 686
Law 17-279; D.C. Official Code § 50-2501 et seq.), is amended as follows: 687
(a) Section 4 (D.C. Official Code § 50-2533) is revived as of the effective date of this 688
section, and amended as follows: 689
(1) The section heading is amended by striking the phrase “Columbia Heights 690
Retail Performance Parking Pilot Zone” and inserting the phrase “Columbia Heights 691
Performance Parking Zone” in its place. 692
(2) Subsection (a) is amended as follows: 693
(A) Strike the phrase “Columbia Heights Retail Performance Parking Pilot 694
Zone” and insert the phrase “Columbia Heights Performance Parking Zone” in its place. 695
(B) Paragraph (2) is amended to read as follows: 696
“(2) An area extending 500 feet from either side of the centerline of the 2300 697
through 3700 blocks of 14th Street, N.W.; and,”. 698
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(3) A new subsection (a-1) is added to read as follows: 699
“(a-1) The Mayor may alter the boundaries of the zone; provided, that the Council and 700
the affected Advisory Neighborhood Commissions ("ANC") are provided with 30 days' written 701
notice, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, of the Mayor's intent to do so, and any 702
ANC recommendation, if provided, is given great weight pursuant to section 13 of the Advisory 703
Neighborhood Commissions Act, effective March 26, 1976 (D.C. Law 1-58; D.C. Official Code 704
§ 1-309.10).”. 705
(4) Subsection (b) is repealed. 706
(5) Subsection (c) is amended to read as follows: 707
“(c) Pursuant to section 2, the Mayor shall adjust fees to manage curbside and off-street 708
parking availability, facilitate commercial loading and pick-up and drop-off, dissuade repeat 709
parking violations, and manage congestion. 710
“(1) The Department of Transportation shall coordinate with the Columbia 711
Heights Neighborhood Management Authority, as established in Subtitle B of Title 2 of the 712
Neighborhood Management Authority Establishment Act of 2025, effective ______, to ensure 713
that the cost of off-street garage parking and curbside parking meter rates within the Zone are 714
coordinated to effectuate the goals of this section.”. 715
(6) A new subsection (c-1) is added to read as follows: 716
"(c-1) The Mayor may establish metered or pay-by-phone parking for residential parking 717
permit blocks within the zone in order to dissuade curbside occupancy on such blocks by 718
vehicles without a residential permit.”. 719
(7) Subsection (d) is repealed. 720
(b) Section 2a (D.C. Official Code § 50-2531.01) is repealed. 721
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TITLE IV. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. 722
Sec. 402. Fiscal impact statement. 723
The Council adopts the fiscal impact statement in the committee report as the fiscal 724
impact statement required by section 4a of the General Legislative Procedures Act of 1975, 725
approved October 16, 2006 (120 Stat. 2038; D.C. Official Code § 1-301.47a). 726
Sec. 303. Effective date. 727
This act shall take effect after approval by the Mayor (or in the event of veto by the 728
Mayor, action by the Council to override the veto), a 30-day period of congressional review as 729
provided in section 602(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December 730
24, 1973 (87 Stat. 813; D.C. Official Code § 1-206.02(c)(1)), and publication in the District of 731
Columbia Register. 732