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ENROLLED ORIGINAL
AN ACT
D.C. ACT 26-151
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
OCTOBER 3, 2025
Toauthorizebondissuances,toestablishspecialfunds,tospecifytheapplicationofvariousprovisionsoflaw,andtoestablishconditionsontheissuanceofbondsandexpenditureofbondproceedstofacilitateredevelopmentandmanagementoftheapproximately180
acresofwaterfrontpropertylocatedattheformerRobertF,KennedyMemorialStadiumsite.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
actmay be citedas the“RobertF,Kennedy Campus Redevelopment Amendment Act of 2025”,
Sec.2.Definitions.
Forthepurposesofsections2through15,theterm:(1)“AuthorizedDelegate”meanstheDeputyMayorforPlanningandEconomicDevelopment,theChiefFinancialOfficer,theTreasurer,oranyofficeroremployeeofthe
executiveofficeoftheMayortowhomtheMayorhasdelegatedanyoftheMayor’sfunctionsunderthisactpursuanttosection422(6)oftheHomeRuleAct(D.C.OfficialCode§1-204.226).
(2)“Bonds”meansDistrictrevenuebonds,notes,orotherobligations(including
bonds,notes,andotherobligations)inoneormoreseries,authorizedtobeissuedpursuanttosection490oftheHomeRuleAct(D.C.OfficialCode§1-204.90)andthisact.(3)“Certifiedbusinessenterprise”shallhavethesamemeaningasprovidedinsection2302(1D)oftheSmallandCertifiedBusinessEnterpriseDevelopmentandAssistance
Actof2005,effectiveOctober20,2005(D.C.Law16-33;D.C.OfficialCode§2-218,02(1D)).(4)“ChiefFinancialOfficer”meanstheChiefFinancialOfficerestablishedbysection424(a)(1)oftheHomeRuleAct(D.C.OfficialCode§1-204.24a(a)).(5)“ClosingDocuments”meansalldocumentsandagreements,otherthanFinancingDocuments,thatmaybenecessaryandappropriatetoissue,sell,anddeliverthe
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Bonds,andincludesagreements,certificates,letters,opinions,forms,receipts,andothersimilarinstruments,
(6)“CommercialDevelopment”shallhavethesamemeaningasprovidedinthe
Term Sheet.
(7)“Declarationof Covenants”means theDeclarationof Covenants Regarding
theTransferof Jurisdictionof theRobertF.Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus (Reservation
343F),datedas of January 14,2025,and recordedinthelandrecordsof theDistrictof Columbia
on February4,2025, as InstrumentNo. 2025012660.
(8)“Debt Service”means principal,premium, ifany,and intereston theBonds.
(9)“Developer”means Pro-FootballLLC, or affiliatesor designeesof Pro-
FootballLLCapprovedbytheMayor.
(10)“DevelopmentandFinancingAgreement”meanstheagreementgoverning
thetermsand conditionsof theDistrict’sfundingfortheRFK Campus and theDeveloper’s
obligationtoconstructtheStadiumProject.
(11)“Development Site”means theportionsof theRFK Campus thatarethe
subjectof theTerm Sheet.
(12)(A)“DistrictEvent”means any Stadium use fora District-sponsored,non-
commercialpublicorcommunityevent,suchasagraduation,highschoolfootballgame,or
similaruse,even ifsuch eventchargesfeesforattendance;and
(B)Any othereventagreedtobe a Districteventjointlyby theTeam and
theMayor.
(13)“FinancingDocuments” means thedocuments thatrelatetothefinancingor
refinancingof transactionstobe effectuatedthroughtheissuance,sale,and deliveryof the
Bonds,includinganyofferingdocument,andanyrequiredsupplementstoanysuchdocuments.
(14)“Home Rule Act” means theDistrictof Columbia Home Rule Act,approved
December 24, 1973 (87 Stat.774;D.C. OfficialCode § 1-201.01etseq.).
(15)“NetParkingRevenues”meansallparkingrevenuescollectedattheParking
Facilitiesless15%foroperatingcosts.
(16)“ParkingFacilities”means theparkingfacilitiesconstructedpursuanttothe
DevelopmentandFinancingAgreement.
(17)“PersonalSeatLicense”meansa license, locationright,orothersimilar
instrumentforseatsintheStadium issuedtoa personfortherighttopurchaseseasonticketsto
games and ticketsto othereventsattheStadium.
(18)“RFKCampus”meanstheparcelsoflandthatarethesubjectoftheTransfer
of JurisdictionPlatrecordedintheSurveyor’sOfficeof theDistrictof Columbia on February5,
2025,onpage13ofsubdivisionbook223,togetherwithanypublicstreetswithinoradjacentto
suchparcelsthatmaybeclosedfromtimetotime.
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(19)“RFKCampusInfrastructureFund”meanstheRFKCampusInfrastructureFundestablishedbysection2052oftheRFKCampusInfrastructureFundEstablishmentActof2025,enactedonSeptember4,2025(D.C.Act26-148;72DCR9825).(20)“RFKCampusInfrastructureProject”means:(A)Thefinancing,refinancing,orreimbursingofcostsincurredinthe
development,design,andconstructionofthehorizontalimprovementsandeligiblecapitalcostsasdefinedintheTermSheet;
(B)ThefundingofanyrequireddeposittoadebtservicereservefundorcapitalizedinterestfortheBondsissuedpursuanttosection12(a);and
(C)ThepaymentofcertaincostsofissuanceoftheBondsissuedpursuanttosection12(a),suchasfeesandpremiumsforanybondissuanceorcreditenhancement.(21)“RFKCampusParkingFacilitiesFund”meanstheRFKCampusParkingFacilitiesFundestablishedbysection10.
(22)“RFKCampusParkingFacilitiesProject”means:(A)Thefinancing,refinancing,orreimbursingofcostsincurredinthe
development,design,andconstructionoftheParkingFacilitiesandhorizontalimprovementsandeligiblecapitalcostsasdefinedintheTermSheet;
(B)ThefundingofanyrequireddeposittoadebtservicereservefundorcapitalizedinterestfortheBondsissuedpursuanttosection12(b);and(C)ThepaymentofcertaincostsofissuanceoftheBondsissuedpursuanttosection12(b),suchasfeesandpremiumsforanybondissuanceorcreditenhancement.
(23)“Smallbusinessenterprise”shallhavethesamemeaningasprovidedinsection2302(16)oftheSmallandCertifiedBusinessEnterpriseDevelopmentandAssistanceActof2005,effectiveOctober20,2005(D.C.Law16-33;D.C.OfficialCode§2-218.02(16)).
(24)“Sportsplex”meansapublicsportsandrecreationfacilitytobedevelopedontheDevelopmentSite
(25)“Stadium”meansthestadiumtobeconstructedbytheDeveloperandownedbytheDistrictonaportionoftheDevelopmentSite,asdescribedintheTermSheet.
(26)“StadiumEventDay”meanstheStadiumEventDayIntervaloneachdayonwhichanyTeamEventisscheduledtobeheldatalloranypartoftheStadium(includingpetiodsaftermidnightforanysuchTeamEventthatextendspastthathour).(27)“StadiumEventDayInterval”meanstheperiodbeginning10hoursbefore
thescheduledstarttimeforcommencementofanyTeamEventandterminating4hoursfollowingtheconclusionofsuchTeamEvent.
(28)“StadiumMaintenanceFund”meansthespecialfundestablishedbysection
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(29)“StadiumProject”meansthedevelopmentonaportionoftheDevelopment
Sitetoincludetheconstructionof theStadium,theParkingFacilities,administrativeoffices,and
otherancillaryimprovements by theDeveloper,as describedintheTerm Sheet.
(30)“Stadium SeatRight”means therightto sell,license,or otherwisetransfer
certainrightstouse and occupy seatsintheStadium,includinga PersonalSeatLicense.
(31)“Team” means theprofessionalfootballfranchisethatisa member clubof
‘theNationalFootballLeague (“NFL”) known as theWashington Commanders, or a successor
member club.
(32)“TeamEvent”meansanyTeamhomegame,anyNFL sponsoredevent,and
any othereventattheStadium thatisnota DistrictEvent and thatisattendedby 5,000or more
visitors,includingany unticketedsuch event.
(33)“Term Sheet”means theTerm SheetfortheRedevelopmentofa Portionof
theRFK Stadium Campus between the Districtand Pro-FootballLLC, datedApril28,2025,that
memorializestheterms ofthedispositionand developmentof theDevelopment Site.
(34)“TransactionDocument” means any document enteredintounder theTerm
Sheetthatimplementsthetermsof thedispositionand developmentof theDevelopment Site,
includingtheDevelopmentandFinancingAgreementandanyleasesenteredintobytheparties,
(35)“TransportationImprovement Fund” means thespecialfund establishedby
section9u of theDepartment ofTransportationEstablishmentAct of 2002,passedon 2nd
readingon September 17,2025 (EnrolledversionofBill 26-288).
See,3,Findings.‘TheCouncilfindsthat
(1)TheRFKCampusconsistsofapproximately180acresofwaterfrontpropertylocatedintheDistrictwithinReservation343F,asshownonthetransferofjurisdictionplatrecordedintheSurveyor’sOfficeonFebruary5,2025,onpage13ofsubdivisionbook223.TheDistricthasbeenunabletoredevelopthesiteoverthelastdecadeduetofederalrestrictionson
developmentatthesite,andthesitehasremainedvacant,blighted,andfallow.Overthecourseofthelastdecade,theDistricthasworkedtogainbroadercontrolofthesiteandtoremovethefederaldevelopmentrestrictionssothatanew,multi-usefuturefortheareacouldberealized.(2)WithbipartisansupportfromCongress,thePresidentsignedtheD.C.Robert
F.KennedyMemorialStadiumCampusRevitalizationAct,approvedonJanuary6,2025(Pub.L,No.118-274;138Stat.3234),intolaw.Pursuanttothislaw,theNationalParkServicetransferredadministrativejurisdictionovertheRFKCampustotheDistrict.TheCouncil
approvedthetransferofjurisdictionpursuanttotheTransferofJurisdictionOvertheRobertF.KennedyMemorialStadiumCampusEmergencyApprovalResolutionof2025,effectiveFebruary4,2025(Res.26-16;72DCR 1436).
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(3)TheDistrictnowhasaonce-in-a-generationopportunitytocontinueto
revitalizetheAnacostiaWaterfront,catalyzegrowth,and developa vibrant,mixed-use
developmentfeaturingcommunitysports,professionalsports,publicrecreation,publicpark
space,and culturalamenities.The development willprovidetheDistrictwith significant
economic,cultural,social,and financialbenefits.
(4)Sincegainingadministrativejurisdictionover theRFK Campus, theDistrict
governmenthasundertakenacomprehensivepublicengagementprocess,consideringthe
specificinterestsofcommunitiesneartheRFKCampus,economicdevelopmentopportunities,
thecapacityofthecampustogeneratejobsforDistrictresidentsandopportunitiesforDistrict
businesses,park,openspace,andrecreationaloptions,riveraccessoptions,potentialcommunity
amenities,opportunitiestocreatenewhousingunits,andenvironmentalandhistoricalfactors,
among otherconsiderations,to determinethebestusesforthesite.
(5)Consideringthepublicinputreceived,theexistinginfrastructureof the
campus,andthepossibilityofa catalyticinvestmentintheDistrict,itwasdeterminedthatthe
constructionandoperationof a new first-class,state-of-the-art,sportsstadiumwithsupporting
facilities,includingparking,andinfrastructure,forusebytheTeamandanadjacentSportsplex
would beof considerablepublicbenefittotheDistrictas thefirststageof theredevelopmentand
revitalizationofthe entirecampus.
(6)ToensuredeliveryoftheStadium,supportingfacilities,andSportsplexby
2030,alimitedzoningexemptionisnecessaryforportionsoftheRFK Campus.
(7)PlanningforotherresidentialandcommercialdevelopmentattheRFK
Campus, inadditionto otherusespermittedby thetransferofjurisdictionand theDeclarationof
Covenants,willcontinueastheStadiumandSportsplexprojectsmoveforward,andwillinform
theComprehensive Plan rewrite(DC 2050).
(8)The Districtintendsforthecomprehensiveredevelopmentof theRFK
Campustocreateavibrant,multi-usecommunityanddestinationthatwillcreatenewjobs,
businessopportunities,housing,communityamenities,andneighborhood-servingretailand
achievethe5 AnacostiaWaterfrontFramework Plan themes of:
(A)A cleanandactiveriver;
(B)Gainingaccessto,along,andacrosstheriver;
(C)A greatriverfrontparksystem:
(D)Ariverfrontofdistinctplacesandculturaldestinations;and
(E)Buildingandsustainingstrongwaterfrontneighborhoods.
(9)The Districtand Developerhave enteredintotheTerm Sheetforthe
developmentoftheStadiumandsupportingfacilitiesandtheredevelopmentofa portionofthe
RFK Campus thatsetsforththetermsand conditionsupon which thepartiesarewillingto
undertaketheprojects.
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(10)TheTeamhasmadeadditionalcommitmentsregardingtheredevelopmentof
theRFK CampusinaJuly29,2025,lettertotheCouncil.
(11)TheTeamhascommittedtoexecutingaProjectLaborAgreementandLabor
Peace Agreement fortheconstructionofthe Stadium Projectand hotelson theDevelopment
Site.
(12)Theconstruction,development,andrevitalizationoftheRFK Campusand
thepublicownershipof the Stadium,foruse forathleticand entertainmentevents,isa municipal
use thatisintheinterestof,and forthebenefitof,Districtresidentsbecausesuch apublicly-
owned Stadium willcontributetothesocialand economic well-beingof Districtresidentsand
significantlyenhanceeconomicdevelopmentandemploymentopportunitiesintheDistrict.
(13)To furtherthatinterest,itisappropriatefortheDistricttotakecertainactions
withrespecttotheredevelopmentoftheRFK Campus,asfurthersetforthinthisact.
Sec.4.ApplicabilityofcertainlawstoTransactionDocuments,DevelopmentSite,easementsovertheRFKCampus,andthesaleofStadiumSeatRights.(a)NeithertheProcurementPracticesReformActof2010,effectiveApril8,2011(D.C.
Law18-371;D.C.OfficialCode§2-351.01etseq.),northePublic-PrivatePartnershipActof2014,effectiveMarch11,2015(D.C.Law20-228;D.C.OfficialCode§2-271.01etseq.),shallapplytotheTransactionDocumentsnoranyotheragreementtheMayormayenterintoundertheTermSheet;provided,thatthepreconditionsfortheissuanceofbondsandtheexpenditureofbondproceedssetforthinsection6havebeenmet.
(b)Nothinginthissectionshallbeconstruedtopurporttowaivesection451oftheHomeRuleAct(D.C,OfficialCode§1-204.51).(©)NotwithstandingAnActAuthorizingthesaleofcertainrealestateintheDistrictof
Columbianolongerrequiredforpublicpurposes,approvedAugust5,1939(53Stat.1211;D.C.OfficialCode§10-801efseg.),theMayormay:
(1)DisposeoftheDevelopmentSitebyleasepursuanttothetermsoftheTermSheet;provided,thatthepreconditionsfortheissuanceofbondsandtheexpenditureofbond
proceedssetforthinsection6havebeenmet;(2)SellStadiumSeatRightstotheDeveloperpursuanttothetermsoftheTermSheet;and (3)GranteasementsovertheRFKCampustosuchpersonsastheMayor
determinesappropriateinfurtheranceoftheredevelopmentoftheRFKCampus;provided,thatthepreconditionsfortheissuanceofbondsandtheexpenditureofbondproceedssetforthinsection6havebeenmet.
(d)(1)Section104aoftheUrbanForestPreservationActof2002,effectiveJuly1,2016(D.C.Law21-133;D.C.OfficialCode§8-651.04a)(“UrbanForestPreservationAct”),shallnot
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applytotheDevelopmentSite;provided,thatafeecalculatedattherateapplicableforspecialtreespursuanttosection104(b)(3)oftheUrbanForestPreservationAct(D.C.OfficialCode§8-651.04(b)(3)),shallbepaidforeachHeritageTreeremovedfromtheDevelopmentSite;(2)Thewaiverofsection104aoftheUrbanForestPreservationAct(D.C.OfficialCode§8-651.04a)setforthinparagraph(1)ofthissubsectionshallnotapplytotheAnacostiaCommonsriparianarea.
(©)TheutilityandsitepreparationworkrelatedtotheStadiumProjectandconstructionoftheStadiumProjectshallnotbesubjecttosection9boftheHistoricLandmarkandHistoricDistrictProtectionActof1978,effectiveNovember16,2006(D.C.Law16-185;D.C.OfficialCode§6-1108.02).(O(1)TheDevelopershallprovideaffordablehousingfortheDevelopmentSiteinan
amountthatequalsorexceeds30%oftheresidentialunits,with1/2oftheaffordableunitssetasideforhouscholdsearningequaltoorlessthan60%ofthemedianfamilyincome(“MEI”)and1/2oftheaffordableunitssetasideforhouseholdsearningequaltoorlessthan30%oftheMFT(“AffordableDwellingUnitRequirement”).
(2)TheAffordableDwellingUnitRequirementshallbecalculatedbasedonthetotalnumberofdevelopedunitsratherthanonaperbuildingbasis.
(3)InclusionaryzoningrequirementsshallnotbeapplicabletotheDevelopmentSite.
(4)Toprovideflexibilitytodeliverallhousingtypesinanexpeditedandefficientmanner,allotherdetails(suchasdurationofaffordability,lottery,andthecertificationprocess
fortheaffordabledwellingunits)regardingtheimplementationoftheAffordableDwellingUnitRequirementshallbeassetforthintheTransactionDocuments.
Sec.5.Localhiring,equity,andsubcontractingrequirements,
{a)Sections2,4(a),(b),(c),(e)(1),(1C),(2).(3),(4),and(5),and4aoftheFirstSource
Employment Agreement Act of 1984,effectiveJune 29, 1984 (D.C.Law 5-93;D.C. Official
Code§§2-219.01,2-219.03(a),(b),(©),(e)(1),(1C),(2),3),(4),and(5),and2-219.03a),shall
applytotheconstructionobligationsoftheStadiumProjectandtheCommercialDevelopment
(collectively“theProject”);provided,thatgood faitheffortswillbe requiredto ensurethat51%
of all new hiresfortheProjectareDistrictresidents;providedfurther,thatresidentsof Wards 7
and 8 receivea hiringpreferenceforatleast20% of thenewjobs createdinconnectionwiththe
Project.
(b)Section5oftheAmendmentstoAn ActToProvideforVoluntaryApprenticeshipin
theDistrictofColumbia Act of 1978,effectiveMarch 6, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-156;D.C. Official
Code § 32-1431)(“ApprenticeshipAct”),shallapplytotheconstructionobligationsof the
Project;except,that10%, witha goalof35%, ofallapprenticeshiphoursperformedpursuantto
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apprenticeshipprogramsrequiredbysection5(a)oftheApprenticeshipActshallbeperformed
byDistrictresidentsandtheDepartmentofEmploymentServicesmayonlyimposefinesfora
failuretoachievethe10%requirement.
(c)TheSmallandCertifiedBusinessEnterpriseDevelopmentandAssistanceActof
2005, effectiveOctober 20,2005 (D.C.Law 16-33;D.C. OfficialCode § 2-218.01erseq.),shall
applytotheconstructionobligationsoftheProject,includingprofessionalservicesrenderedinfurtheranceofthe Project;except,that:
(1)TheDevelopershallrequireatleast20%equity,excludingdebtfinancing,
mezzanine financing,or otherequitycontributionsby limitedor institutionalinvestors,and 20%
developmentparticipationfromcertifiedbusinessenterprises;and
(2)Fortypercent,withagoalof50%,oftheadjusteddevelopmentbudget,as
definedintheCBE Agreement referencedinsection6(a),shallbe subcontractedtosmall
businessenterprises,with a preferenceforatleast10% of thesmallbusinessenterprisesto be
locatedin,by orderof priority,Wards 7,8,5,and 6;or ifthereareinsufficientqualifiedsmall
businessenterprisestocompletelyfulfillthe40% requirementorthe50% goal,thenthe
subcontractingrequirementorgoalmaybesatisfiedbysubcontractingthe40%requirementor
50% goalof theadjusteddevelopmentbudget toany qualifiedcertifiedbusinessenterprises,with
a preferenceforatleast10%of the certifiedbusinessenterpriseslocatedin,by orderof priority,
Wards 7,8,5,and 6; provided,thatallreasonableeffortsshallbe made to ensurethatqualified
smallbusinessenterprisesaresignificantparticipantsintheoverallsubcontractingwork.
Sec.6,Conditionsfortheissuanceofbondsandtheexpenditureofbondproceeds.(a)Nobondsmaybeissuedpursuanttothisactortheproceedsofthosebondsexpended,unlessthefollowingconditionshavebeenmet:(1)TheTransactionDocumentsshallincludetermsimposingthefollowingrequirements:
(A)SubjecttocapitalreservesdescribedinanycapitalimprovementsplanwithrespecttotheParkingFacilities,theDistrictshallhavetherighttoallNetParkingRevenuesarisingfromorrelatedtotheuse,occupancy,oroperationoftheParkingFacilitiesotherthanduringStadiumEventDays;
(B)TheDeveloperandtheDistrictshallenterintoatleastoneparkingoperationsagreementregardingoperationsoftheParkingFacilities,includingacapitalimprovementsplan;
(C)TheDevelopershalllocateaTeamsalesoffice,withseniorleadership,intheDistrictbyadatesetforthintheTransactionDocuments;(D)TheDevelopershall:
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(i)ConstructtheStadium usingmethods and materialsina manner
feasiblyconsistentwiththeobjectiveof Version5 LEED PlatinumlevelforNew Construction
and Major Renovations(“LEED: BD+C v5”),as definedby theU.S. Green BuildingCouncil;
(ii)MaintaintheStadiuminamannerfeasiblyconsistentwiththe
objectiveof Version5 LEED PlatinumlevelforOperationsand Maintenance(“LEED: 0+M.
v5"),asdefinedbytheU.S.GreenBuildingCouncil;
(iii)Construct,or causetobe constructed,theCommercial
Development, asdefinedintheTerm Sheet,otherthanany residentialdevelopmentwithinthe
Commercial Development, ina manner feasiblyconsistentwiththeobjectiveof Version 5LEED
GoldlevelforNew ConstructionandMajorRenovations(“LEED:BD+C v5”),asdefinedbythe
USS. Green BuildingCouncil;and
(iv)Construct,or causetobe constructed,theresidential
development withintheCommercial Development ina manner feasiblyconsistentwiththe
objectiveof Version5 LEED SilverlevelforNew Constructionand Major Renovations
(LEED: BD+C v5"),as definedby theU.S. Green BuildingCouncil;
(E)The DevelopershallenterintoCBE, Apprenticeship,and FirstSource
Agreements withtheDistrictthatreflecttherequirementssetforthatsection5;and
(F)IftheDeveloperfailstocompleteconstructionof therequiredamount
ofsquarefootageofa stageofdevelopmentbytheoutsidecompletiondate,allassetforthinthe
developmentmilestonechartsetforthinsubsection(b)of thissection,thentheyearinwhich the
rentpayableundertheCommercial Development Lease,as definedintheTerm Sheet,isresetto
theFairMarket Rent Amount, asdefinedintheTerm Sheet,shallbe acceleratedby one yearfor
each missed outsidecompletiondate,unlessthemissed outsidecompletiondateisdue toforce
majeureorfederalreviewdelayssolelyduetothereviewingagency(tobedefinedinthe
TransactionDocuments); provided,thattheamount so acceleratedshallbe equaltotheFair
MarketRentAmountmultipliedbyapercentagedeterminedbydividingthesumofthesquare
footagethattheDeveloperfailstodeliverbytheapplicableoutsidecompletiondatebythe
aggregatesquarefootagetobedeliveredpursuanttothedevelopmentmilestonechartsetforthin
subsection(b)ofthissection;providedfurther,thattheacceleration,underthisparagraph,from
therentpayableundertheCommercial Development Lease totheFairMarket Rent Amount rent
shallnot exceed 10 years;and
(2)TheTeam,oranaffiliatethereof,shallenterintoaCommunityBenefits
AgreementwiththeMayor,oranyDistrictinstrumentalityorauthoritydesignatedbytheMayor,
and theCouncil,within90 days aftertheeffectivedateoftheRobertF. Kennedy Campus
RedevelopmentEmergencyAmendmentActof2025,passedonemergencybasisonSeptember
17,2025 (Enrolledversionof Bill 26-352),which shallreflectthetermscontainedin,and be
negotiated,executed,andadministeredconsistentwiththeprovisionsof,section9.
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(b)Thedevelopmentmilestonechartreferredtoinsubsection(a)(1)(F)ofthissectionisasfollows:
StageofDevelopment |RequiredSquareFootage_OutsideCompletionDate
“One 415,000 _ 3years
Two a 567,000 years
Three 342,000 6years.
Four 342,000 Tears
Five 735,000 8years
‘Six | 885,000 years
"Seven 735,000 10years
Fight 735,000 — ILyears
“Nine +960,000 |Wyears
Ten |735,000 - 13years
(c)(1)Forthepurposesofthedevelopmentmilestonechartsetforthinsubsection(b)ofthissection,andexceptasprovidedinparagraph(2)ofthissubsection,theoutsidecompletiondateshallbecalculatedbeginningasoftheeffectivedateofthezoningorderwherebytheZoningCommissionshallhaveincludedthePlazaDistrictCommercialParcel(asdefinedinthe‘TermSheet)inthezoningmapandregulationsfortheDistrict.Shouldthezoningorderbe
judiciallychallenged,theoutsidecompletiondateshallbecalculatedbeginningoneyearaftertheeffectivedateofthezoningorder.
(2)ShouldthezoningregulationestablishedforthePlazaDistrictCommercial
ParcelrequiredesignrevieworfurtherprocessingbyeithertheZoningCommissionortheBoardof ZoningAdjustment,theoutsidecompletiondateforstageoneshallbecalculatedbeginningasoftheeffectivedateofthezoningorderapprovingthedesignrevieworfurtherprocessing.Shouldthiszoningorderbejudiciallychallenged,theoutsidecompletiondateforstageoneshallbecalculatedbeginningoneyearaftertheeffectivedateofthiszoningorder.Ineitherinstance
theoutsidecompletiondateforeachsubsequentstageofdevelopmentshallbecalculatedbeginningasofthedateapplicabletostageone.
Sec.7.CaponDistrictobligations.
(a)TheDistrict’scontributiontotheStadiumbudgetandtheexpenditureoffundsfortheconstructionoftheStadiumshallnotexceed$500million.(b)ThecontributionfromtheDistrictanditsinstrumentalitiestothepurchaseofthe
parkinggaragesandtheexpenditureoffundsforthepurchaseoftheparkinggaragesshallnotexceed$175millionfromtheDistrictand$181millionfromEventsDC.
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(©)TheDistrict’scontributiontoStadiummaintenance,repairs,andcapitalexpensesshallbelimitedtotheamountoffundsavailableintheStadiumMaintenanceFund.
(@)TheDistrictshallnotprovideadditionaltaxabatements,taxexemptions,orsubsidiesfordevelopmentoftheremainderoftheDevelopmentSite;provided,thattheforegoingprohibitionshallnotbedeemedtorestricttheutilizationoftax-exemptbondfinancing,federallow-incomehousingtaxcredits,orhousingvouchersfortheDevelopmentSite.
Sec.8.Assignment and transferof Stadium,ParkingFacilities,and Stadium SeatRights.
(a)The Mayor may assignor transferto an instrumentalityor authorityoftheDistrict:
(1)OwnershipoftheStadiumandtheParkingFacilities;and
(2)TheauthoritytosellStadiumSeatRightstotheDeveloperpursuanttothe
termsof theTerm Sheet.
(0)AnyrevenuereceivedbytheDistrictfromthesaleofthe StadiumSeatRights,
includingrevenuereceivedbyaninstrumentalityorauthorityoftheDistrictpursuanttoan
assignmentortransferof theauthorityto sellStadium SeatRightspursuanttosubsection(a)of
thissection,shallbe dedicatedto and expended only forthepurposesforwhich suchrevenue
maybeexpendedundertheTermSheet.
Sec.9.CommunitybenefitsandCommunityReinvestmentFund.
(a)TheCommunityBenefitsAgreement(“CBA”)requiredpursuanttosection6(a)(2)shall:
(1)RequiretheTeam,oranaffiliatethereof,toinvestnolessthan$50million
over30yearsincommunitybenefitsfortheDistrictinaccordancewithitsnegotiatedterms;(2)BeexecutedbytheMayor,theChairmanoftheCouneil,andtheTeam,ortheirdesignees,afterall3signatoriestotheCBA,ortheirdesignees,meettogethernofewerthan3timestonegotiateitsterms;and(3)Includeinitiativesthatpromotethefollowing
(A)Localeconomicdevelopmentandjobcreation;(B)CommunityaccessandactivationoftheRFKCampus;(C)Youtheducation,includingyouthsportsteamsupport,workforcedevelopment,andhousingstability;
(D)Healthequityandenvironmentalsustainability;and(©)PublicsafetyandculturalheritageatandsurroundingtheRPK -CampusincoordinationwithDistrictagenciesandcommunitystakeholders.
(b)(1)A CommunityBenefitsOversightCommittee(“CBOC”)shallmonitortheimplementationoftheCBA.
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(2)The CBOC shallconsistof9 members, who shallbe appointedwithinone
monthof theexecutionof theCBA, as follows:
(A) The Councilmember thatrepresentstheWard inwhich theStadium is
locatedshallappoint3 members;
(B)EachCouncilmemberthatrepresentsaWardcontiguoustotheWard
inwhich theStadium islocatedshallappointone member;
(C)TheChairmanoftheCouncilshallappointonemember;and
(D)TheMayorshallappoint2members.
(3)The CBOC shallbe subjecttothetermsestablishedintheCBA.
(4)TheCBOC shallrequest,review,andpublishtimelyprogressreports,
providedbytheTeam,inaccordancewiththereportingrequirementsestablishedintheCBA,
(©)(1)Thereisestablishedasaspecialfund,theCommunityReinvestmentFund,which
shallbe administeredby theMayor, DMPED, or any Districtinstrumentalityor authority
designatedbytheMayorordesignatedbylaw,withoversightbytheCBOC,inaccordancewithparagraphs(2)and(3)ofthissubsection.
(2)TheCommunityReinvestmentFundshallconsistof:
(A)Any monetarydonationsfromtheTeam totheDistrict,asnegotiated
intheCBA;
(B)ExcessRFK CampusInfrastructureFunds,upto$2millionannually,
pursuantto section2052(d)(2)of theRFK Campus InfrastructureFund EstablishmentAct of
2025,enactedon September 4,2025 (D.C.Act 26-148;72 DCR 9825).
(3)(A)AnymoneydepositedintheCommunityReinvestmentPundpursuantto
paragraph(2)(A)ofthissubsectionshallbeusedtofinancethecommunitybenefitsoutlinedintheCBA and thissection.
(B)FundsdepositedintheCommunityReinvestmentFundpursuantto
paragraph(2)(B)ofthissubsectionshallbedisbursedtocensustractswithinWards5,6,7,and8
identifiedasalow-incomecommunity,asthattermisdefinedin26U.S.C.§45D(e),witha
prioritygiventocommunitiesmostdirectlyimpactedbyStadiumoperationsandredevelopment.
‘Thesefundsshallbeusedforthefollowingpurposes:
(i)Displacementprevention,includingrentalassistance,utility
assistance,legalrepresentationinevictionproceedings,propertytaxreliefforlong-term
homeowners,andhomebuyerassistance;
(ii)Blightrevitalizationand housingstabilization,includinggrants
orlow-interestloansfortherehabilitationofvacantorblightedpropertiesandstabilizationofat-
riskhousingstock;
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(iii)Smallbusinessandcommunitywealthprograms,includingmicro-grantsforminorityownedsmallbusiness,workforcetrainingprogramstiedtostadium
operations,andcommunitybaseddevelopmentinitiatives;and(iv)Publichealthprograms,includinggrantstofundneighborhoodbeautificationprojectsandotheremerginghealthneeds.(4)(A)ThemoneydepositedintotheCommunityReinvestmentFundbutnotexpendedinagivenfiscalyearshallnotreverttotheunassignedfundbalanceoftheGeneral
FundoftheDistrictofColumbiaattheendof fiscalyear,oratanyothertime.(B)Subjecttoauthorizationinanapprovedbudgetandfinancialplan,anyfundsappropriatedintheCommunityReinvestmentFundshallbecontinuallyavailablewithoutregardtofiscalyearlimitations.
Sec.10,RFKCampusParkingFacilitiesFund.
(a)ThereisestablishedasaspecialfundtheRFKCampusParkingFacilitiesFund,whichshallbeadministeredbytheMayorpursuanttosubsections(c)and(d)ofthissection.(b)ThefollowingrevenueshallbedepositedintotheRFKCampusParkingFacilitiesFund: (1)AllreceiptsfromthetaxesimposedbyD.C.OfficialCode§47-2002.08(b),includingpenaltyandinterestcharges;and
(2)AllreceiptsfromthetaxesimposedbyD.C.OfficialCode§47-2002and§47-2202onthesaleoforchargesforticketstopubliceventstobeperformedattheStadium,asdefinedinD.C.OfficialCode§47-2002.08,includingpenaltiesandinterestcharges.
(©)MoneyintheRFKCampusParkingFacilitiesFundshallbeusedto:(1)PaytheDebtService,includingprincipalandinterest,costsofissuance,andcreditenhancements,andanycostsofdefeasanceontheBondsissuedpursuanttosection12(b)andmakinganyotherpaymentsrelatedtosuchBonds;and
(2)FundreservesfortheBondsissuedpursuanttosection12(b).(@)AfterissuanceoftheBondsdescribedinsection12(b),anyfundsinexcessoftheamountsrequiredtobepaidfromorreservedintheRFKCampusParkingFacilitiesFundpursuanttosubsection(¢)ofthissection(“ExcessStadiumRevenueFunds”),asdeterminedby
theChiefFinancialOfficer,shallbetransferredtotheStadiumMaintenanceFundestablishedbysection11.(e)TheMayor,oranyinstrumentalityorauthorityoftheDistrictthathasbeendesignated
bytheMayor,maypledgeandcreateasecurityinterestinthefundsintheRFKCampusParkingFacilitiesFundforthepaymentoftheDebtServiceonanyBondsissuedpursuanttosection12(b),anyfeesandchargesincurredinconnectiontherewith,andanypaymentsowingunderanydocumentorinstrumententeredintoinconnectionwithsuchindebtednessinaccordancewith
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theprovisionsofthedocumentsenteredintobytheDistrictinconnectionwiththeissuanceofsuchBonds.
(O(1)ThemoneydepositedintotheRFKCampusParkingFacilitiesFundshallnotreverttotheunrestrictedfundbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaattheendofafiscalyear,oratanyothertime.(2)Subjecttoauthorizationinanapprovedbudgetandfinancialplan,anyfundsappropriatedintheRFKCampusParkingFacilitiesFundshallbecontinuallyavailablewithoutregardtofiscalyearlimitation.
See.11,StadiumMaintenanceFund,(a)ThereisestablishedasaspecialfundtheStadiumMaintenanceFund,whichshallbeadministeredbytheMayor,oranyDistrictinstrumentalityorauthoritydesignatedbytheMayor,inaccordancewithsubsection(c)ofthissection.
(b)ExcessStadiumRevenueFunds,asprovidedinsection10(d),shallbedepositedintotheStadiumMaintenanceFund.
(©)MoneyintheStadiumMaintenanceFundshallbeusedtopaymaintenance,repair,andcapitalexpensesoftheStadium.Anymaintenance,repair,andcapitalexpensesinexcessofavailablefundsintheStadiumMaintenanceFundshallbetheresponsibilityoftheDeveloper.
(@)(1)ThemoneydepositedintotheStadiumMaintenanceFundshallnotreverttotheunrestrictedfundbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaattheendofa fiscalyear,oratanyothertime.(2)Subjecttoauthorizationinanapprovedbudgetandfinancialplan,anyfundsappropriatedintheStadiumMaintenanceFundshallbecontinuallyavailablewithoutregardtofiscalyearlimitation,
(e)TheMayorshallsubmittotheCouncilanannualreportofthefundsdepositedinandexpendedfromtheStadiumMaintenanceFund.
Sec.12.RFK infrastructureand parkingfacilitiesbond authorizations.
(a)(1)TheMayor,oranyDistrictgovernmentinstrumentalityorauthoritydesignatedby
theMayor, may issue,no earlierthan October 1,2025, one or more seriesof Bonds ina total
principalamountnottoexceed$759 millionorsuchlesseramountasnecessaryinorderto
generatenetproceedsof$500millionforpaymentofthecostsoftheRFK Campus
InfrastructureProject.The DistrictherebydeclaresitsintenttoissueBonds intheamount
authorizedinthissubsectionand touse theproceedsto pay orreimburseexpendituresforthe
costsof thepurposesor improvements describedinthisact.This subsectionisa declarationof
intentwithinthemeaning of,and forpurposesdescribedin,TreasuryRegulation1.150-2(26
CFR.§ 1.150-2),
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(2)The Mayor, orany Districtgovernment authorityorinstrumentalitydesignated
bytheMayor,mayallocatetotheBondsauthorizedbyparagraph(1)ofthissubsectionthefunds
intheRFK CampusInfrastructureFund,
(b)(1)TheMayor,oranyDistrictgovernmentinstrumentalityorauthoritydesignatedby
theMayor, may issue,no earlierthan October 1,2031, one or more seriesof Bonds ina total
principalamountnottoexceed$210millionorsuchlesseramountasnecessaryinordertogeneratenetproceedsof$175millionforpaymentofthecostsoftheRFK CampusParking
FacilitiesProject.The Districtherebydeclaresitsintentto issueBonds intheamount authorized
inthissubsectionandusetheproceedstopayorreimburseexpendituresforthecostsofthe
purposesor improvements describedinthisact.This subsectionisa declarationof intentwithin
themeaning of,and forpurposesdescribedin,TreasuryRegulation1.150-2(26 C.F.R.§ 1.150-
2).
(2)TheMayor,oranyDistrictgovernmentauthorityorinstrumentalitydesignated
bytheMayor,mayallocatetotheBondsauthorizedbyparagraph(1)ofthissubsectionthefundsintheRFK Campus ParkingFacilitiesFund.
(©)TheMayorandeachAuthorizedDelegatemaytakeanyactionnecessaryorappropriateinaccordancewiththisactinconnectionwiththepreparation,execution,issuance,sale,delivery,securityfor,andpaymentoftheBondsofeachseries,includingdeterminationsof:(1)The finalform,content,designation,and terms of theBonds, includinga
determinationthattheBondsmaybeissuedincertificatedorbookentryform:
(2)The principalamount of theBonds tobe issuedand thedenominationsof the
Bonds;
(3)Therateorratesofintereston,andthemethodormethodsofdeterminingthe
rateorratesofintereston,theBonds;
(4)Thedateordatesofissuance,sale,anddeliveryof thepaymentofintereston,and thematuritydateor datesof,theBonds;
(5)Whether theBonds areto be soldata competitiveor negotiatedsaleand the
termsandconditionsofthesale;
(6)ThetermsunderwhichtheBondsmaybepaid,optionallyormandatorily
redeemed,accelerated,tendered,calledorputforredemption,repurchase,orremarketingbeforetheirrespectivestatedmaturities;
(7)Provisionsfortheregistration,transfer,and exchangeof each seriesof the
Bonds and thereplacementof mutilated,lost,stolen,or destroyedBonds;
(8)Thecreationofanyreservefund,sinkingfund,orotherfundwithrespectto
theBondsandthedeterminationoftheprioritythereof;
(9)ThetimeandplaceofpaymentoftheBonds;
(10)Whether theBonds willbe taxable,tax-exempt,ora combinationthereof;
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(11)Proceduresformonitoringtheuseof the proceedsreceivedfrom thesaleof
theBondstoensurethattheyareproperlyappliedtotheRFKCampusInfrastructureProjector
RFK CampusParkingFacilitiesProjectandusedtoaccomplishthepurposesofthisact;
(12)Actionsnecessaryto qualifytheBonds under thebluesky laws of any
jurisdictionwheretheBondsaremarketed;
(13)ThetermsandtypesofcreditenhancementunderwhichtheBondsmaybe
secured;and
(14)The selectionof theunderwriterfortheBonds.
(d)The Bonds shallcontaina legend,which shallprovidethattheBonds arespecial
obligationsof the District,arewithoutrecoursetotheDistrict,arenot a pledgeof,and do not
involve,thefaithand creditor thetaxingpower of theDistrict(otherthanthepayments from the
REK CampusInfrastructureFundorRFK CampusParkingFacilitiesFundoranyothersecurity
authorizedby thisact),do notconstitutea debtofthe District,and do notconstitutelendingof
thepubliccreditforprivateundertakingsasprohibitedbysection602(a)(2)of theHomeRule
Act(D.C.OfficialCode§1-206.02(a)(2)).
(e)The Bonds shallbe executedinthename of theDistrictand on itsbehalfby the
manualorfacsimilesignatureoftheMayor.TheMayor'sexecutionanddeliveryoftheBonds
andanynecessaryancillarydocumentsshallconstituteconclusiveevidenceoftheMayor's
approvalonbehalfof theDistrictof thefinalform and contentof theBonds and any necessary
ancillarydocuments.
(f)Ifrequired,theofficialsealoftheDistrict,or a facsimileof it,shallbe impressed,
printed,orotherwisereproducedontheBonds.
(g)TheBondsmaybeissuedatanytimeorfromtimetotimeinoneormoreissuesand
one ormore seriesand may be soldatpublicor privatesale.A seriesof Bonds may be secured
by a trustagreementortrustindenturebetweentheDistrictanda corporatetrusteehavingtrust
powers or otherinstrumentor instrumentsby means of which theDistrictmay:
(1)Makeandenterintoanyandallcovenantsandagreementswiththetrusteeor
theholdersof the Bonds thattheDistrictmay determineto be necessaryor desirablerelatingto:
(A)Theapplication,investment,deposit,use,anddispositionofthe
proceedsoftheBondsandtheotherfunds,securities,andpropertyoftheDistrict;
(B) The assignmentby theDistrictofits rightsinany agreement;
(C) The termsand conditionsupon which additionalBondsofthe District
maybeissued;
(D) The appointmentof a trusteetoacton behalfof bondholdersand
abrogatingor limitingtherightsof thebondholderstoappointa trustee;and
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(E)The vestingina trusteeforthebenefitof theholdersof theBonds,or
inthebondholdersdirectly,such rightsand remediesas theDistrictshalldeterminetobe
necessaryordesirable;
(2)Pledge,mortgageorassignmonies,agreements,propertyorotherassetsofthe
District,eitherinhand or tobe receivedinthefuture,or both;
(3)Provideforbond insurance,lettersof credit,interestrateswaps,or other
financialderivativeproductsorotherwiseenhancethecreditofandsecurityforthepaymentof
theBondsorreduceorotherwisemanagetheinterestcostsofthebondsandprovidesecurity
therefore;and
(4)Provideforanyothermattersoflikeordifferentcharacterthatinanyway
affectthesecurityfororpaymentontheBonds.
(h)TheBondsaredeclaredtobeissuedforessentialpublicandgovernmentalpurposes.
The Bonds, theinterestthereon,theincome therefrom,and allmonies pledgedor availableto
pay or securethepayment of theBonds, shallatalltimesbe exempt from taxationby the
District,exceptforestate,inheritance,and gifttaxes.
(i)TheDistrictherebypledgesandcovenantsandagreeswiththeholdersoftheBonds
that,subjecttotheprovisionsof thefinancingdocuments,theDistrictwillnot limitor alterthe
revenuespledgedtosecuretheBondsorthebasisonwhichtherevenuesarecollectedor
allocated,willnot impairthecontractualobligationsof the Districtto fulfillthetermsof any
agreement made withtheholdersof theBonds, willnot inany way impairtherightsor remedies
of theholdersof theBonds, and willnot modify inany way, with respecttotheBonds, the
exemptions from taxationprovidedforinthisact,untiltheBonds, togetherwith interestthereon,
with intereston any unpaidinstallmentof interestand allcostsand expensesinconnectionwith
anysuit,action,orproceedingbyoronbehalfoftheholdersoftheBonds,arefullymetand
discharged.ThispledgeandagreementfortheDistrictmaybeincludedaspartofthecontract
with theholdersof theBonds.
) Consistentwithsection490(a)(4)(B)oftheHomeRuleAct(D.C.OfficialCode§1-
204.90 (a)(4)(B)),and notwithstandingArticle9 of SubtitleIof Title28 of theDistrictof
Columbia OfficialCode:
(1)A pledgemadeandsecurityinterestcreatedinrespectoftheBondsor
pursuanttoany relatedfinancingdocument shallbe valid,binding,and perfectedfrom thetime
thesecurityinterestiscreated,withorwithoutphysicaldeliveryofanyfundsoranyproperty
andwithorwithoutanyfurtheraction;
(2)The lienof thepledgeshallbe valid,binding,and perfectedas againstall
partieshavinganyclaimofany kindintort,contract,orotherwiseagainsttheDistrict,whetherornotthepartyhasnotice;and
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(3)Thesecurityinterestshallbevalid,binding,andperfectedwhetherotnotany
statement,document,orinstrumentrelatingtothesecurityinterestisrecordedorfiled.
(&)Ifthereshallbeadefaultinthepaymentoftheprincipalof,orintereston,anyBonds
ofa seriesaftertheprincipalorinterestshallbecomedueandpayable,whetheratmaturityor
upon callforredemption,orif theDistrictshallfailor refuseto carryoutand perform theterms
ofanyagreementwiththeholdersofanyof theBonds,theholdersoftheBonds,orthetrustee
appointedtoactonbehalfoftheholderoftheBonds,may,subjecttotheprovisionsofthe
FinancingDocuments, do thefollowing:
(1)Byaction,writ,orotherproceeding,enforceallrightsoftheholdersofthe
Bonds,includingtherighttorequiretheDistricttocarryoutandperformthetermsofany
agreementwiththeholdersof theBonds or itsdutiesunder thisact;
(2)By action,requiretheDistrictto accountas ifitwere thetrusteeof an express
trust;
(3)Byaction,petitiontoenjoinanyactsorthingsthatmaybeunlawfulorinviolationoftherightsoftheholdersoftheBonds;and
(4)DeclarealltheBondstobedueandpayable,whetherornotinadvanceoforatmaturityand,ifalldefaultsbemadegood,annulthedeclarationanditsconsequences.(D(1)Theelectedorappointedofficials,officers,employees,oragentsoftheDistrictshallnotbepersonallyliableontheBondsbyreasonoftheirissuance.(2)Notwithstandinganyotherprovisionofthisact,theBondsshallnotbegeneralobligationsoftheDistrictandshallnotbeadebtorliabilityoftheDistrictwithinthemeaningof
anydebtorotherlimitprescribedbylaw.ThefaithandcreditorthegeneraltaxingpoweroftheDistrict(otherthanfundsintheRFKCampusInfrastructureFundorRFKCampusParkingFacilitiesFund)shallnotbepledgedtosecurethepaymentoftheBonds.
Sec,13.BondFinancingandClosingDocuments.(a)TheMayormayprescribethefinalformandcontentofallFinancingDocumentsandallClosingDocumentstowhichtheDistrictisapartythatmaybenecessaryorappropriatetoissue,sell,anddelivertheBonds.
(b)TheMayormayexecute,inthenameoftheDistrictandonitsbehalf,theFinancingDocumentsandanyClosingDocumentstowhichtheDistrictisapartybytheMayor’smanualorfacsimilesignature.
(©)Ifrequired,theofficialsealoftheDistrict,orafacsimileofit,shallbeimpressed,printed,orotherwisereproducedontheFinancingDocumentsandtheClosingDocumentstowhichtheDistrictisaparty.
(@)TheMayor'sexecutionanddeliveryoftheFinancingDocumentsandtheClosingDocumentstowhichtheDistrictisapartyshallconstituteconclusiveevidenceofthe
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Mayor'sapproval,onbehalfoftheDistrict,ofthefinalformandcontentoftheexecutedFinaneingDocumentsandtheexecutedClosingDocuments.
(©)TheMayormaydelivertheexecutedandsealedFinancingDocumentsandClosingDocuments,onbehalfoftheDistrict,priortoorsimultaneouslywiththeissuance,sale,anddeliveryoftheBonds,andtoensurethedueperformanceoftheobligationsoftheDistrictcontainedintheexecuted,sealed,anddeliveredFinancingDocumentsandClosingDocuments.
Sec.14.TrafficOperationsandParkingPlanrequirement.
(a)TheDistrictDepartmentofTransportation(“DDOT”),incollaborationwithAdvisory
Neighborhood Commissions 7F, 7D, 6A, 6B, and 5D, and theDeveloper,shalldevelopa Traffic
Operationsand ParkingPlan(“TOPP”) forthe Stadium Projectand surroundingneighborhood
blocks.
(b)TheTOPPrequiredbysubsection(a)ofthissectionshallprovideguidancefortransit
tiders,drivers,ridesharers,pedestrians,and cycliststosafelytraveltoand from theStadium and
surroundingneighborhood,withaparticularfocusonminimizingnegativeimpactsonthe
surroundingcommunities.
(c)DDOT shallissueregulationstoensurethattheDistrictenforcesparking-meterand
residential-parking-permitrestrictionswithintheStadium Projectand surroundingneighborhood,
includingon Sundays and holidays.
Sec.15.Requiredreports.
(a)The Mayor shallprovidetotheCounciland postonlinethefollowinginformation
associatedwiththeRFK CampusRedevelopment:
(J)AllTransactionDocuments,within30daysofexecution;
(2)AllmodificationstotheTransactionDocuments forthedurationof thelease,
within30 days of execution;
(3)BeginningJune1,2026,andquarterlythereafteruntilconstructiononthe
Stadium Projectiscomplete,a reportregardingthedevelopment,design,and construction
progressoftheStadiumProject,including:
(A) Financialinformation,detailinghardand softcostsby initialexpected
budgets,revisedbudgets,amountexpendedinthereportingmonth,andamountexpendedto
date;and
(B) A timelineforcompletionof theStadium and any parkingfacilities;
(4)BeginningOctober1,2026,theMayorshalltransmit,atleastquarterly,a
reporttotheCouncildetailingallFirstSource complianceinformationrequiredtobe submitted
bytheTeamortheDevelopertotheDepartmentofEmploymentServicesandallsmallbusiness
enterpriseand allcertifiedbusinessenterprisecompliancedocumentationrequiredto be
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submittedby theTeam or theDevelopertotheDepartment of Small and LocalBusiness
Development,withanypersonallyidentifiableinformationredacted;and
(5)BeginningJanuary1,2030,asemi-annualreportontheactivityontheRFKCampus,including:
(A)Eventdata,asfollows:
(i)Numberof events hostedattheStadium,identifyingif they are
TeamEventsornon-TeamEvents;
(i)Number of eventshostedon theRFK Campus; and
Gii)Numberofticketssoldandnumberofattendeesperevent;
(B)Commercialspacedata,asfollows:
(i)Totalrentablesquarefeetof commercial space,broken down by
type(includingapartment/multifamily,office,hotel,andretail);
(ii)Thevacancyrateofeachtypeofcommercialspace;
(ii)Foreachapartment/multifamilyspace,thenumberofunits
withacertificateofoccupancy,perbuilding;and
(iv)Foreachhotel,thenumberofkeysandrevenueperavailable
room;
(C) The totalnumber of employees of theTeam, any Team subsidiary,and
theTeam’scorporateparentwhoseprimaryworksiteisintheDistrict,including:
(i)Numberoffull-time,part-time,andtemporarypositions;and
Gi)Thestateofresidenceofthoseemployees;and
(D)ThetotalnumberofemployeesworkingintheStadium,including:
(i)Numberoffull-time,part-time,andtemporarypositions;
Gi)Thestateofresidenceofthoseemployeesand,forDistrict
employees,wardofresidence;and
(ii)Numberofvacantpositions.
(b)No soonerthanJuly1,2032,theDistrictDepartmentofTransportation,in
collaborationwith theTeam, shallsubmita reporttotheCouncilanalyzingtheneed fora third
parkinggaragetoaccommodatetrafficassociatedwiththedevelopmentoftheRFKCampus.
(©\(1)TheMayor,incollaborationwiththeTeam,nolaterthanJanuary1,2028,shall
producea reporttotheCouncilthatincludesasite survey,feasibilitystudy,and financial
assessmentfortheinclusionofa new engineand laddercompany withintheDevelopment Site
and as partofthephased constructionplans.
(2)The reportshallincludean estimateof theDistrictfundingneeded,potential
sitelocationson theRFK Campus, co-locationopportunitieswith planneddevelopmentsites,
and an assessmentof theFireand Emergency Medical ServicesDepartment’sneeds forthe
additionalapparatusandfullstaffing,
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Sec.16.RFKCampusparkingfacilitybonds;WashingtonConventionandSportAuthoritybondauthority.
TitleTIoftheWashingtonConventionCenterAuthorityActof1994,effectiveSeptember28,1994(D.C.Law10-188;D.C.OfficialCode§10-1202.01etseq.),isamendedasfollows:(a)Section204(D.C.OfficialCode§10-1202.04)isamendedbyaddinganewsubsection(a-2)toreadasfollows:“(@-2)Notwithstandingtheprovisionsofsubsection(a)ofthissection,theAuthority
may,withoutsubmissiontotheCouncil,adoptinducementresolutionsorresolutionsauthorizingtheissuanceofbondsandmayissuebondsinatotalprincipalamountnottoexceed$284millionorsuchlesseramountasnecessaryinordertogeneratenetproceedsof$181milliontofinancetheconstructionoftheparkingfacilitiesapprovedbytheMayorontheRFKCampus.”.(b)Section210(a)(D.C.OfficialCode§10-1202.10(a))isamendedbystrikingthephrase“orcertaincostsofthenewconventioncenterhoteloraDistrictsportsorentertainment
facilityhotel.”andinsertinginthephrase*,certaincostsofthenewconventioncenterhoteloraDistrictsportsorentertainmentfacilityhotel,orparkingfacilitiesapprovedbytheMayorontheRFKCampus.”initsplace.
Sec. 17.Property,possessoryinterest,and recordationtaxexemptions.
(a)Section302oftheDistrictofColumbiaDeedRecordationTaxAct,approvedMarch
2, 1962 (76 Stat.11;D.C. OfficialCode § 42-1102),isamended as follows:
(1)Paragraph(36)(B)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“;and”andinsertinga
semicoloninitsplace.
(2)Paragraph(37)isamended by strikingthephrase“2024.”and insertingthe
phrase“2024; and” initsplace.
(3)A newparagraph(38)isaddedtoreadasfollows:
“(38)Deedswithrespecttotherealproperty(andanyimprovementsthereon)on
which thestadium,as definedby § 47-2002.08(a)(2),and standaloneparkingfacilitiesthatserve
thestadiumareconstructedorto be constructed,to theextentsuch deeds convey an interest
between theDistrictand Pro-FootballLLC, or an affiliateofPro-FootballLLC, pursuanttothe
leasesauthorizedby section4(c)(1)of theRobert F. Kennedy Campus Redevelopment
Amendment Actof 2025.”.
(b)Chapter 10 of Title47 of theDistrictof Columbia OfficialCode isamended as
follows:
(1)Section47-1002 isamended as follows:
(A)Paragraph(34)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“;and”andinserting
asemicoloninitsplace.
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(B)Paragraph(35)isamendedbystrikingtheperiodandinsertingthe
phrase“;and” initsplace.
(©)A newparagraph(36)isaddedtoreadasfollows:
(36)“Eachparcel(andtheimprovementsthereon)ontheRFK Campus,as
definedby § 47-2002.08(a)(1),on which thestadium,asdefinedby § 47-2002.08(a)(2),and
standaloneparkingfacilitiesthatservethe stadiumareconstructedor to be constructed,so long
as theleasesauthorizedby section4(c)(1)of theRobertF. Kennedy Campus Redevelopment
Amendment Act of 2025 between theDistrictand Pro-FootballLLC or an affiliateof Pro-
FootballLLC forthestadiumand standaloneparkingfacilitiesremain ineffect.”.
(2)Section47-1005.01isamended by addinga new subsection(c-3)toreadas
follows:
“(c-3)Thissectionshallnotapplytotherealproperty(andanyimprovementsthereon)
on theRFK Campus, as definedby § 47-2002.08(a)(1),on which thestadium,asdefinedby §
47-2002.08(a)(2),and standaloneparkingfacilitiesthatservethestadiumareconstructedor tobe
constructed,forsolongastheleasesauthorizedbysection4(c)(1)oftheRobertF.Kennedy
Campus Redevelopment Amendment Act of 2025 between the Districtand Pro-FootballLLC, or
an affiliateof Pro-FootballLLC, forthestadiumand thestandaloneparkingfacilitiesremain in
effect.”,
Sec.18.Footballstadiumsalestaxes.
Chapter20ofTitle47oftheDistrictofColumbiaOfficialCodeisamendedasfollows(a)Thetableofcontentsisamendedbyaddinganewsectiondesignationtoreadasfollows:*47-2002.08,Footballstadiumadditionalsalestaxes.”.
(b)A newsection47-2002.08isaddedtoreadasfollows:“§47-2002.08.Footballstadiumadditionalsalestaxes.“(a)Forthepurposesofthissection,theterm:“(1)“RFKCampus”meansthoseparcelsoflandthatarethesubjectofthe
‘TransferofJurisdictionPlatrecordedintheSurveyor’sOfficeonFebruary5,2025,onpage13ofsubdivisionbook223.“(2)“Stadium”meansthestadiumconstructedontheRFKCampusafterOctober1,2025,tobeownedbytheDistrict,asdescribedintheTermSheet.
“@)“TermSheet”shallhavethemeaningsetforthinsection2(33)oftheRobertF.KennedyCampusRedevelopmentAmendmentActof2025,passedon2ndreadingonSeptember17,2025(EnrolledversionofBill26-288).
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“(4)“Ticket”means any physical,electronic,or otherformof a certificate,
documents,or tokenshowing thata fare,admission,or licensefeefora revocablerightto enter
the Stadium has been paid.
“(b)Notwithstandinganyotherprovisionofthischapter,thereisimposedanadditional
salestaxof4.25%onthegrossreceiptsofanypersonfromthesaleofor chargesforticketsto
any publiceventtobe performedattheStadiumsubjecttothegrosssalestaxunderchapter20 or
thecompensating-usetaxunder chapter22.
“(c)Notwithstandingany otherprovisionofthis chapter,thereisimposed an additional
salestaxof4.25%onthegrossreceiptsofanypersonfromthesaleattheStadiumof tangible
personalpropertyorservicesotherwisetaxableundertheprovisionsofthischapter,exceptforthegrossreceiptsfrom:
“(1)Thesalesoffoodandbeveragessubjecttothetaximposedby§47-2002(3);
and.
“(2)Thesaleoforchargefortheserviceofparkingmotorvehiclessubjecttothe
taximposedby§47-2002(a)(1).”.
“(d)TheChiefFinancialOfficershallpromulgateregulationsasmaybenecessaryor
appropriatetocarryouttheprovisionsofthissection,includingregulationsrelatingtothe
determinationofDistrictgrossreceiptsandelectronicfilingandpaymentofsalestaxesand
fees.”.
(c)Section47-2005isamendedasfollows:
(1)Paragraph(38)(B)isamendedbystrikingtheperiodandinsertingasemicolon
initsplace.
(2)Paragraph(39)(B)isamendedbystrikingtheperiodandinsertingasemicolon
initsplace.
(3)Paragraph(40)isamendedbystrikingtheperiodandinsertingasemicoloninitsplace.
(4)Paragraph(41)isamendedbystrikingtheperiodandinsertingthephrase“;
and”initsplace.
(5)A newparagraph(42)isaddedtoreadasfollows:
“(42)(A)SalesofPersonalSeatLicensesattheStadiumforthetermofthelease
between theDistrictand Pro-FootballLLC, or an affiliateof Pro-FootballLLC, fortheStadium.
“(B) For thepurposesofthis paragraph,theterm:
“(i)“PersonalSeatLicense”meansa license,locationright,or
othersimilarinstrumentforseatsintheStadium issuedtoa personfortherightto purchase
seasonticketstogamesandticketstoothereventsattheStadium.
“(ii)“Stadium” shallhave thesame meaning as setforthin § 47-
2002.08(a)(2).”.
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Sec.19.RFK TransportationImprovement Fund
‘TheDepartmentof TransportationEstablishmentAct of 2002,effectiveMay 21,2002
(D.C. Law 14-137;D.C. OfficialCode § 50-921.01efseg.),isamended by addinga new section
9u toreadasfollows:
“Sec.9u.RFK TransportationImprovement Fund.
“(a)There isestablishedas a specialfund theTransportationImprovement Fund, which
shailbe administeredby theMayor pursuantto subsection(c)ofthis section.
“(b)Excess RFK Campus InfrastructureFunds up to$20 millionannually,pursuantto
section2052(d)(2)of theRFK Campus InfrastructureFund EstablishmentActof 2025,enacted
on September 4,2025 (D.C.Act 26-148;72 DCR 9825),shallbe depositedintothe
TransportationImprovementFund.
“(©)(1)MoneyintheTransportationImprovementFundshallbeusedtosupportpublic-
‘transitrelatedimprovements fortheRFK Campus, includingMetrorailand Metrobus,related
infrastructure,Metrorailstationsandroadways,and investmentstoimprovetransportationaccess
totheRFK Campus;provided,thatanyroadwayimprovementsaredirectlyrelatedtoan
improvementtopublictransitaccessontheRFK Campus.
“(2)Expendituresforthepurposessetforthinparagraph(1)ofthissubsection
mayincludebothoperatingandcapitalcosts,butmaynotbeexpendedforthemaintenanceor
constructionof new roadways unlesstheexpenditureisdirectlyrelatedtoan improvement to
publictransitaccess.
*(d)(1)ThemoneydepositedintotheTransportationImprovementFundshallnotrevert
totheunrestrictedfund balanceof theGeneralFundof the Districtof Columbia attheend ofa
fiscalyear,oratanyothertime.
“(2)Subjecttoauthorizationinanapprovedbudgetandfinancialplan,anyfunds
appropriatedintheTransportationImprovementFundshallbecontinuallyavailablewithout
regardtofiscalyearlimitation,
“(e)Forpurposesofthissection,theterm“RFKCampus”shallhavethemeaningset
forthinsection2(18)oftheRobertF.KennedyCampusRedevelopmentAmendmentActof
2025,passedon 2nd readingon September 17,2025 (Enrolledversionof Bill 26-288).”.
Sec.20.Limitedzoningexemption.
Section7(a)oftheDistrictofColumbiaComprehensivePlanActof1984LandUseElementAmendmentActof1984,effectiveMay23,1990(D.C.Law8-129;D.C.OfficialCode§1-306.07(a)),isamendedasfollows:
(a)Paragraph(1)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“and(4)”andinsertingthephrase“(4),and(5)”initsplace.(b)A newparagraph(5)isaddedtoreadasfollows:
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“(5)The usesofgovernmentlandfora multi-purposestadiumtoserveasa venue
fora NationalFootballLeague team intheDistrict,an accessoryofficebuilding,accessory
parkingfacilities,andapublicsportsandrecreationfacilityonaportionoftheRFK Campus,as
definedby D.C. OfficialCode § 47-2002.08(a)(1),shallnotbe subjecttozoninguntil,with
respecttoeach structureconstructedforsuch uses,aftersuch time asafinal certificateof
occupancyisissuedforthestructure.”.
Sec.21.Lease of theDevelopment Site.
(a)Section1(a)(1)ofAn Act Authorizingthesaleof certainrealestateintheDistrictof
Columbianolongerrequiredforpublicpurposes,approvedAugust5,1939(53Stat.1211;D.C.
OfficialCode § 10-801(a)(1)),isamended by strikingthephrase“owned infeesimpleby the
District”and insertingthephrase“owned infeesimpleby the Districtor,inthecaseof real
propertydisposedofbylease,underthejurisdictionoftheDistrict”initsplace,
(b)Section1(c)ofAn Act To grantadditionalpowers totheCommissioners of the
DistrictofColumbia,andforotherpurposes,approvedDecember20,1944(58Stat.819;D.C.
OfficialCode § 1-301.01(c)),isamended as follows:
(1)Theexistingtextisdesignatedasparagraph(1).
(2)A newparagraph(2)isaddedtoreadasfollows:
“(2)The Mayor may not exercisehisor her authorityunder thissubsectionwith
respecttotheparcelsof landthatarethesubjectof theTransferof JurisdictionPlatrecordedin
the Surveyor’sOfficeof theDistrictof Columbia on February5,2025,on page 13 of subdivision
book223,togetherwithanypublicstreetswithinoradjacenttosuchparcelsthatmaybeclosed
from time totime;except,thattheMayor may leasesuch parcels,on theconditionthatthe
preconditionsfortheissuanceofbondsandtheexpenditureofbondproceedssetforthinsection
6 of theRobertF. Kennedy Campus Redevelopment Amendment Actof 2025, passedon 2nd.
readingon September 17,2025 (EnrolledversionofBill 26-288),have been met.”.
Sec.22,Establishmentof Stadium DistrictEntertainmentArea.
Section N101.20of Title 12Aof the Districtof Columbia MunicipalRegulations(12-A
DCMR§N101.20)isamendedbyaddinganewparagraph(g)toreadasfollows:
“(g)(1)Stadium DistrictEntertainmentArea.The Stadium DistrictEntertainmentArea is
therealpropertycomprisingtheStadium,StadiumDistrictParcel,andPlazaDistrict
Commercial Parcelportionsof theRFK Campus, as identifiedintheTerm Sheet.Designated
EntertainmentArea Sign Permitsmay be allowedintheStadium DistrictEntertainmentArea
subjecttotherequirementsofthissubsection,
“(2)Forthepurposesofthisparagraph,theterm“TermSheet”shallhavethe
meaningsetforthinsection2(33)oftheRobertF.KennedyCampusRedevelopment
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Amendment Act of 2025, passedon 2nd readingon September 17,2025 (Enrolledversionof Bill
26-288).”.
Sec.23. AnacostiaWaterfrontenvironmentalstandards.
Section459of the NationalCapitalRevitalizationCorporationand AnacostiaWaterfront
CorporationReorganizationAct of 2008,effectiveMarch 26,2008 (D.C.Law 17-138;D.C.
OfficialCode § 2-1226.39),isamended by addinga new subsection(d)toreadas follows:
“(@(1)Foranyprojectonthedevelopmentsite,asdefinedinsection2(11)oftheRobert
F.Kennedy Campus Redevelopment Amendment Actof 2025,passedon 2nd readingon
September 17,2025 (EnrolledversionofBill 26-288),DDOE may grantan exemption pursuant
tosubsections(a)and (b)of thissection;except,thatDDOE shalltransmittheexemption tothe
Councilforapproval,fora 30-day periodof review,excludingdays of Councilrecess.
(2)TheCouncilshallbedeemedtohaveapprovedtheexemptionunderthis
subsectionif,duringthe30-dayperiod,nomemberintroducesaresolutiondisapprovingthe
exemption.If'amemberintroducesaresolutiondisapprovingtheexemptionwithinthe30-day
period,theCouncilshallhave an additional30 days,excludingdays of Councilrecess,to
disapprovetheexemptionbyresolution,oritwillbedeemedapproved.”.
Sec.24.WashingtonConventionandSportsAuthoritycompliancemonitoring.
TitleHfof theWashington ConventionCenterAuthorityAct of 1994,effectiveSeptember
28, 1994 (D.C.Law 10-188;D.C. OfficialCode § 10-1202.01etseq.),isamended as follows:
(1)Section203 (D.C.OfficialCode § 10-1202.03)isamended as follows:
(A)Paragraph(13)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“;and”andinserting
asemicoloninitsplace.
(B)Paragraph(14)isamendedbystrikingtheperiodandinsertingthe
phrase“;and” initsplace.
(C)A newparagraph(15)isaddedtoreadasfollows:
“(15)(A)Toretainanindependentconsultanttomonitortheredevelopmentofthe
RobertF.KennedyCampus,includingcompliancewithallrequirementsoftheRobertF.
KennedyCampusRedevelopmentAmendmentActof2025,passedon2ndreadingon
September 17,2025 (Enrolledversionof Bill 26-288),thetermsof theDevelopment and
FinancingAgreement,andallrelatedTransactionDocuments.
“(B)BeginningOctober1,2026,theAuthorityshallsubmitaquarterly
teporttotheCouncilon themonitoringactivitiesand thecompliancefindings.
“(C)Forthepurposesofthisparagraph,theterm:
“(i)“Development and FinancingAgreement” shallhave thesame
meaningassetforthinsection2(10)oftheRobertF.KennedyCampusRedevelopment
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AmendmentActof2025,passedon2ndreadingonSeptember17,2025(EnrolledversionofBill26-288).
“(ii)“TransactionDocument”shallhavethesamemeaningassetforthinsection2(33)oftheRobertF.KennedyCampusRedevelopmentAmendmentActof2025,passedon2ndreadingonSeptember17,2025(EnrolledversionofBill26-288).”.(2)Section204(m)(D.C.OfficialCode§10-1202.04(m))isrepealed.
Sec.25.ExcessRFKCampusInfrastructureFunddisbursement.
Section2052(d)(2)oftheRFKCampusInfrastructureFundEstablishmentActof2025,enactedonSeptember4,2025(D.C.Act26-148;72DCR 9825),isamendedtoreadasfollows:2) IftheamountofanannualdeposittotheRFKTransportationImprovementFundpursuanttoparagraph(1)(C)ofthissubsectionwouldexceed$20million,$20millionshallbedepositedintheRFKTransportationImprovementFund,thenext$2millionshallbedepositedintotheCommunityReinvestmentFund,establishedbysection9(c)oftheRobertF.KennedyCampusRedevelopmentAmendmentActof2025,passedon2ndreadingonSeptember17,2025(EnrolledversionofBill26-288),andanyamountover$22millionshallbedepositedintheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbia.”.
Sec.26.Fiscalimpact statement.
The Counciladoptsthefiscalimpactstatementinthecommittee reportas thefiscal
impactstatementrequiredby section4aof the GeneralLegislativeProceduresAct of 1975,
approved October 16,2006 (120 Stat.2038; D.C. OfficialCode § 1-301.47a).
Sec.27.Effectivedate.
‘ThisactshalltakeeffectfollowingapprovalbytheMayor(orintheeventofvetobytheMayor,actionbytheCounciltooverridetheveto)anda30-dayperiodofcongressionalreview
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asprovidedinsection602(c)(1)oftheDistrictofColumbiaHomeRuleAct,approvedDecember24,1973,(87Stat.813;D.C.OfficialCode§1-206.02(c)(1)).
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