Transfer of Jurisdiction Over a Portion of Reservation 360 and Reservation 639, S.O. 25-01393, Approval Resolution of 2026

Muriel Bowser
Enclosure

MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR

March 18, 2026

The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
Enclosed for consideration and approval by the Council of the District of Columbia is a proposed
resolution entitled “Transfer of Jurisdiction Over a Portion of Reservation 360 and Reservation
639, S.O. 25-01393, Approval Resolution of 2026.”

The resolution would approve the transfer of jurisdiction of approximately 222,294 sq. ft. of land
comprising a portion of Reservation 360 and Reservation 639 from the Department of the Interior,
National Park Service to the District of Columbia. The purpose of the transfer is to facilitate the
management and improvements to the Francis Dog Park, Francis Pool, a basketball court and
tennis courts at Francis Park, and an athletic field associated with John Francis Education Campus.

The proposed transfer of jurisdiction was referred to Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC)
2A, which adopted a resolution at its April 9, 2025, public meeting in support of the transfer of
jurisdiction. The proposed transfer of jurisdiction was also referred to the National Capital
Planning Commission (“NCPC”) for its review and approval pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 10-
111. In a letter dated May 30, 2025, NCPC notified the District of its approval of the transfer of
jurisdiction.

I look forward to the Council’s favorable consideration of the proposed resolution.

Sincerely,

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Chairman Phil Mendelson
At the request of the Mayor
A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
To approve the transfer of jurisdiction over a portion of Reservations 360 and 639 in the District
of Columbia from the United States of America, acting by and through the Department of
the Interior, National Park Service, to the District of Columbia.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
resolution may be cited as the "Transfer of Jurisdiction Over Portions of Reservation 360 and
Reservation 639, S.O. 25-01393, Approval Resolution of 2026".
Sec. 2. Pursuant to section 1 of An Act To authorize the transfer of jurisdiction over public
land in the District of Columbia, approved May 20, 1932 (47 Stat. 161; D.C. Official Code§ 10-
111 ), the Council approves the transfer of jurisdiction of approximately 222,294 square feet of
land comprising a portion of Reservation 360 ( comprising a portion of Parcel 305/07) and a portion
of Reservation 639 ( comprising a portion of Lot 834 in Square 13 and a portion of Lot 833 in
Square 13), as shown on the Surveyor's plat in S.O. 25-01393, from the United States, acting by
and through the Department oflnterior, National Park Service, to the District of Columbia.
Sec. 3. Transmittal.
The Secretary to the Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this
resolution, upon its adoption, to the Mayor, the Surveyor of the District of Columbia, the Executive
Director of the National Capital Planning Commission, the Speaker of the United States House of
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31 Representatives, the President Pro Tempore of the United States, the Director of the National Park

32 Service, and the Regional Director of the National Capital Region of the National Park Service.

33 Sec. 4. Fiscal impact statement.

34 The Council of the District of Columbia adopts the fiscal impact statement of the Chief

35 Financial Officer as the fiscal impact statement required by Section 4a of the General Legislative

36 Procedures Act of 1975, approved October 16, 2006 (120 Stat. 2038, D.C. Official Code § 1-

37 301.47a).

38 Sec. 5. Effective date.

39 This resolution shall take effect immediately.

Government of the District of Columbia
Office of the Chief Financial Officer

Glen Lee
Chief Financial Officer

1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 203, Washington, DC 20004 (202)727 -2476
www.cfo.dc.gov
MEMORANDUM

TO: The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia

FROM: Glen Lee
Chief Financial Officer

DATE: November 19, 2025

SUBJECT: Fiscal Impact Statement – Transfer of Jurisdiction Over a Portion of
Reservation 360 and Reservation 639, S.O. 25-01393, Approval
Resolution of 2025

REFERENCE: Draft Approval Resolution as provided to the Office of Revenue
Analysis on October 30, 2025

Conclusion

Funds are sufficient in the fiscal year 2026 through fiscal year 2029 budget and financial plan to
implement the proposed resolution.

Background

The bill transfers the jurisdiction over nearly 222,300 square feet of land from the Department of
Interior and National Park Service to the District of Columbia. The land is located along Rock Creek
near the intersection of 25th Street, N.W. and N Street, N.W. and behind properties located along N
Street, N.W. between 23rd Street, N.W. and 25th Street, N.W. 1 The land currently encompasses
recreational and open space uses such as tennis courts, basketball courts, the Francis Pool,2 and the
Francis Dog Park.3 A portion of the land is located behind John Francis Education Campus and is used
by the students for activities and athletics.

The District’s Department of General Services (DGS) has requested the transfer t o manage and
improve the recreational facilities and infrastructure located on the property.

1 The land is known for assessment and tax purposes as a portion of Reservation 360 and a portion of
Reservation 639.
2 Francis Pool | dpr
3 Francis Dog Park
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
FIS: “Transfer of Jurisdiction Over a Portion of Reservation 360 and Reservation 639, S.O. 25-01393, Approval
Resolution of 2025,” Draft Approval Resolution as provided to the Office of Revenue Analysis on October 30,
2025
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Financial Plan Impact

Funds are sufficient in the fiscal year 2026 through fiscal year 2029 budget and financial plan to
implement the proposed resolution . The fiscal year 2026 through fiscal year 2031 capital
improvements plan includes $3 million for DGS to improve some of the recreational and public spaces
related to the transfer . After assuming control of the land, DGS will identify additional significant
improvements needed and plan for those when funding becomes available. DGS can absorb the cost
of ongoing maintenance and any other minor improvements within the agency’s existing budgeted
resources.

GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

BRIAN L. SCHWALB PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL
ATTORNEY GENERAL ATTORNEY-CLIENT COMMUNICATION

LEGAL COUNSEL DIVISION

MEMORANDUM

TO: Tomás Talamante
Director
Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs

FROM: Adele El-Khouri
Deputy Attorney General
Legal Counsel Division

DATE: January 6, 2026

SUBJECT: Legal Sufficiency Review of “Transfer of Jurisdiction Over a Portion of Reservation
360 and Reservation 639, S.O. 25-01393, Approval Resolution of 2025” (AE-26-181)
_____________________________________________________________________________________

This is to Certify that the Office of the Attorney General has reviewed the
above-referenced legislation and found it to be legally sufficient. If you have any questions in this
regard, please do not hesitate to call me at (202) 262-6402.

_________________________________
Adele El-Khouri

GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Office of Tax and Revenue

1101 4th Street, S.W.▪ Suite W550▪ Washington, D.C. 20024 ▪ 202.442.6760 ▪MyTax.dc.gov

MEMORANDUM

To: Kathleen A Beeton
Zoning Administrator

From: Eugene Clindinin, Supervisory Appraiser
OTR/RPTA/RPAD

Date: October 23, 2025

Subject: Most probable assessed value for S.O. 25-01393 Transfer of Jurisdiction, Part of
Reservation 360 and 639, Part of Parcel 305/7 and Part of Lots 833 & 834.

Reference: S.O. 25-01393 Transfer of Jurisdiction, Part of Reservation 360 and 639, Part of
Parcel 305/7 and Part of Lots 833 & 834.

Pursuant to the request received October 15, 2025, we have derived the most probable estimate of
value for the above-referenced tract of land.

The most probable estimate of value as of January 1, 2025, which represents tax year 2026, for the
Transfer of Jurisdiction, Part of Reservation 360 and 639, Part of Parcel 305/7 and Part of Lots 833
& 834 is $48,635,710. The rounded estimate is explained as follows.

 $48,635,710 (222,294 S.F. X $218.79 estimated square foot) for the Transfer of
Jurisdiction, Part of Reservation 360 and 639, Part of Parcel 305/7 and Part of Lots 833 &
834.

The rounded probable estimate addresses lot amenities and is based on the lot 21 of Square 23.

If you have any questions, please contact me at eugene.clindinin@dc.gov

Government of the District of Columbia
Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department
Muriel Bowser
Mayor
John A. Donnelly, Sr.
Fire and EMS Chief
Frank D. Reeves Municipal Center phone: (202) 673–3320
2000 14th Street, NW, Suite 500 facsimile: (202) 462–0807
Washington, DC 20009 website: fems.dc.gov
FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ramon Labrador
Office of Surveyor
FROM: Tony A. White, II
DC Fire & EMS / Fire Marshal’s Office
DATE: May 29, 2025
RE: Transfer of Jurisdiction - S.O. 25-01393
This written correspondence is being forwarded to your office to address the application for the
transfer of jurisdiction of portions of Parcel 305/07 and portions of Lot 834, Square 13, form
U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Services, to the District of Columbia that was
submitted to The Office of the Fire Marshal for review.
Based on our review The Office of the Fire Marshal has no objection to this request. However,
the applicant is to ensure that all other fire department access and service feature requirements
are in accordance with DCMR 12-H Fire Code Supplement, 2017 edition, and the International
Fire Code, 2015 edition.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my office at (202) 727-
3298.
Sincerely,
Tony A. White, II
BFC/ Assistant Fire Marshal
DC Fire – Fire Marshal’s Office

GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Dupont Circle Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2B April 11, 2025 Diana Dorsey Program Specialist Office of the Surveyor 1100 4th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024 diana.dorsey@dc.gov RE: Transfer of Jurisdiction from NPS ( Reservation 360, Parcel 305/7) Dear Ms. Dorsey, At its regular meeting on April 9, 2025, the Dupont Circle Advisory Neighborhood
Commission

(“ANC

2B”

or

“Commission”)

considered

the

above-referenced

matter.

With

7

of

9

Commissioners

in

attendance,

a

quorum

at

a

duly-noticed

public

meeting,

the

Commission

approved

the

following

resolution

by

a

vote

of

(7-0-0):

WHEREAS, the National Park Service (“NPS”) proposes to transfer jurisdiction of 222,934 sq.
ft.

of

Reservation

360,

Parcel

305/7

to

the

District

of

Columbia

government

for

recreational

use.

WHEREAS, Reservation 360 - Parcel 305/7 is located in ANC 2A, within the confines of 23
rd

Street

NW,

behind

structures

fronting

N

Street

NW

(the

Emerson

House

condominium,

including

the

N

Street

Tennis

Courts;

Francis

Education

Campus;

Francis

Pool);

and

southwesterly

west

of

25th

Street

NW

toward

M

Street,

including

Francis

Field.

WHEREAS, Reservation 639, fronting 25th Street NW (containing a dog park and general use
field),

previously

transferred

to

the

District’s

jurisdiction

in

1971,

is

included

in

this

action

to

refine

the

terms

of

its

use

in

the

context

of

the

larger

transfer

of

Parcel

305/7.

WHEREAS, the north side of N Street NW, formerly mapped as part of ANC 2B, was remapped
into

ANC

2A

as

a

result

of

the

2022

Redistricting

process.

ANC

2B

continues

to

have

an

interest

as

a

neighboring

ANC.

WHEREAS, ANC 2B had previously recommended that transfer of the land to the District would
improve

maintenance

operations,

and

provide

for

expansion

of

recreational

and

community

uses

within

the

Francis

area

footprint.

9 Dupont Circle, NW • Washington, DC 20036 • www.dupontcircleanc.net

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that ANC 2B supports the Proposed National Park Service
Transfer

of

Jurisdiction

of

Parcel

305/7

of

Reservation

360,

File

Number

S.O.

25-01393,

to

the

District

of

Columbia.

Commissioner Adams is the Commission’s representative in this matter.
ON BEHALF OF THE COMMISSION.
Sincerely,
Zachary Adams Chair
9 Dupont Circle, NW • Washington, DC 20036 • www.dupontcircleanc.net

dcéwaterislife” DavidL.Gadis,
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY | 1385 CANAL STREET, SE | WASHINGTON, DC 20003

Date:August13,2025
To:— RamonLabrador,D.C.SurveyorD.C.DepartmentofBuildingsOfficeoftheSurveyor11004thSt,S.W.,4thFloorWashington,DC 20024
From: Gordon Chike
Easement and Covenant Coordinator
CC: VahidBilvardiManager,PermitOperations
Re: Request forComments —Transfer ofJurisdiction:S.0. 25-01393

DearMr.Labrador:
The Districtof Columbia Water and Sewer Authority(DC Water) isinreceiptof the noticeto
agencies,applicationandplat(s)forwardedtousforcommentsonMarch20,2026,regardingthe
transferofjurisdictionS.0.25-01393.
DCWaterhascoordinatedwiththeapplicanttoensuretheproposedtransferwillnothinder
currentoperation and/or maintenance effortsto the facilitieslocatedwithinReservation 0360,
Parcel 305/7. Therefore,DC Water has no objectionto the proposed transferof jurisdictionof
Property,
Ifyouneedadditionalinformation,|canbereachedatthecontactinformationlistedbelow.
Regards,
GordonChike
EasementandCovenantCoordinator
Gordon.Chike@dcwater.com
Office202.787.2191
dewater.com

Government of the District of Columbia
Department of Transportation
d. P
lanning and Sustainability Division
Dis
trict Department of Transportation | 250 M Street SE, Washington, DC 20003 | 202.673.6813 | ddot.dc.gov
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ramon Labrador
Deputy Surveyor
Office of the Surveyor, Department of Building
FR
OM: Meredith Soniat
Acting Associate Director
D
ATE:
SUBJECT:
May 9, 2025
S.O. No. 25-01939 – Reservation 360 Transfer of Jurisdiction
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has reviewed the application materials provided by the Office
of the Surveyor. The purpose of this memorandum is to provide DDOT’s comments on the proposed Transfer of
Jurisdiction.
OVERVIEW
The District of Columbia Department of General Services (DGS) seeks to apply for a Transfer of Jurisdiction
between the National Park Service (NPS) and DGS on behalf of the District of Columbia government for an
approximately 222,934-square-foo
t property comprising a portion of the Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway on
Reservation No. 360. The site, shown in Figure 1 below, is located to the north and east of N Street NW,
between 23rd and 25th streets and will help facilitate the management of and improvements to the Francis Dog
Park, Francis Pool, an athletic field for the recently renovated John Francis Education Campus, a basketball court,
and tennis courts, which are operated by the Department of Parks and Recreation and District of Columbia
Public Schools. DDOT does not have any comment on the proposed Transfer of Jurisdiction because the subject
site does not include or affect the District’s public right-of-wa
y or transportation network.
RECOMMENDATION
DDOT supports the proposed transfer of jurisdiction to DGS for the 222,934-square-foot site.

S.O. No. 25-01393 – Reservation 360 Transfer of Jurisdiction
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Figure 1 | Draft Plat

Source: Office of the Surveyor

MS:eo

899 North Capitol Street, Suite 7100 , Washington, DC 20002 Phone: 202 -442 -7600
MEMORANDUM
TO: Joseph E. Snider, DC Surveyor
SUBJECT: Proposed Closure of an Alley in Square 571 (S.O. 25-01393)
DATE: April 8, 2025
Thank you for contacting the DC Historic Preservation Office regarding the above-referenced alley
closure. We appreciate the opportunity to review this action. However, § 9-202.02(4) of the D.C.
Code only requires the Mayor to refer applications “to close any street located on the L’Enfant Street
Plan” to the Historic Preservation Review Board. We have no comment on this proposed action
since this closure involves an alley rather than a street.
BY: ______________________________
C. Andrew Lewis
Senior Historic Preservation Specialist
DC State Historic Preservation Office
25-0385
899 North Capitol Street, Suite 7100 , Washington, DC 20002 Phone: 202 -442 -7600
MEMORANDUM
TO: Joseph E. Snider, DC Surveyor
SUBJECT: Proposed Transfer of Jurisdiction for a Portion of Reservation 360, Parcel 308/7,
DATE:
Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway (S.O. 25-01393)
April 21, 2025
Thank you for contacting the DC Historic Preservation Office regarding the above-referenced
transfer of jurisdiction (see attached map). We have no objection to this proposal since we
understand the National Park Service is including conditions in the declaration of covenants
document to ensure long-term preservation of the property’s historic significance.
BY: ______________________________
C. Andrew Lewis
Senior Historic Preservation Specialist
DC State Historic Preservation Office
25-0385 & 25-0404
Transfer of Jurisdiction: Portion of Reservation 360, Parcel 308/7, Rock Creek & Potomac Parkway (S.O. 25-01393)
April 21, 2025
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401 9th Street, NW North Lobby, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20004 Tel 202.482.7200 www.ncpc.gov

Commission Members

Presidential Appointees
Teri Hawks Goodmann, Chair
Elizabeth M. Hewlett, Vice-Chair
Bryan Green

Mayoral Appointees
Arrington Dixon
Linda Argo

Ex Officio Members
Secretary of Defense
The Honorable Pete Hegseth

Secretary of the Interior
The Honorable Doug Burgum

Acting Administrator of General Services
The Honorable Stephen Ehikian

Chairman
Committee on Homeland Security
and Governmental Affairs
United States Senate
The Honorable Rand Paul

Chair
Committee on Oversight and
Accountability
U.S. House of Representatives
The Honorable James Comer

Mayor
District of Columbia
The Honorable Muriel Bowser

Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
The Honorable Phil Mendelson

Executive Director
Marcel Acosta

IN REPLY REFER TO:
NCPC File No. 8660

June 9, 2025

Tammy Stidham
United States Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1100 Ohio Drive, SW
Washington, DC 20242

Dear Tammy Stidham:
Pursuant to delegations of authority adopted by the Commission, Chair Teri Hawks
Goodmann approved the Transfer of Jurisdiction for a Portion of Reservation 360 at Francis
Field located at 2435 N Street, NW in Washington, DC. A copy of the Delegated Action of the
Chair is enclosed and available online at www.ncpc.gov/review/archive/2025/6/ as part of the
June 2025 meeting materials.
Sincerely,

Marcel Acosta
Executive Director

Enclosures

cc: Anita Cozart, Director, DC Office of Planning
Sarah Batcheler, Assistant Secretary, U.S. Commission of Fine Arts
Joseph Snider, DC Office of the Surveyor

Delegated Action of the Chair
PROJECT
Transfer of Jurisdiction for a Portion of
Reservation 360 at Francis Field
2435 N Street NW
Washington, DC
SUBMITTED BY
United States Department of the Interior,
National Park Service
NCPC FILE NUMBER
8660
NCPC MAP FILE NUMBER
3.20(63.00)46025
ACTION TAKEN
Approve Transfer of Jurisdiction
REVIEW AUTHORITY
Approval
Per 40 U.S.C. § 8124(a)
T
he United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS), has submitted for approval the
transfer of jurisdiction of lands to the District of Columbia (District). The subject property is a portion of
Reservation 360 which is located within Rock Creek Park. The site is located west of 23rd Street, north of
N Street, west of 25th Street, and north of M Street in northwest Washington, DC. The property is adjacent
to the Francis -Stevens School and Field which were previously transferred from NPS to the District for
school and related purposes. The District proposes assuming administrative jurisdiction of the subject area
to promote expanded recreational and educational opportunities through improvement of the existing
recreational facilities and programming at Francis Dog Park, the Francis Pool, and the basketball and tennis
courts. This transfer will also support the use of the outdoor space in the recreational field location north of
the Francis-Stevens School. In response to community feedback, the transfer does not include the Francis
athletic field, which is located to the south of the Francis Dog Park. The Francis athletic field will remain
under jurisdiction of NPS.
F
rancis Dog Park and Francis Pool are public facilities that are currently operated by the D istrict
Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) pursuant to a prior Transfer of Jurisdiction and Memorandum
of Agreement. The District Department of General Services ( DGS) and District of Columbia Public
Schools (DCPS) recently completed a renovation of the school building that is now known as the John
Francis Education Campus. To the north of the school is an athletic field and basketball court that are used
by students of the s chool. The tennis courts located adjacent to 23rd Street , NW and to the east of the
school are used by the general public and are currently managed by NPS. The proposed transfer of
jurisdiction will help to facilitate maintenance and planned renovations of the recreational facilities.
Specifically, the DGS and DPR plan to renovate and expand the Francis Dog Park, replace lighting at the
tennis courts, and re-surface the tennis courts and basketball courts. Additional renovations, including those
to the Pool House and the field to the north of the Francis-Stevens School, are also envisioned in the future.
The transfer of jurisdiction will provide for a managerial framework for completing the planned renovations
and on-going maintenance to the r ecreational facilities. Overall, staff finds the transfer will improve the
efficiency of land management for the site without any negative impact to other federal lands.

Delegated Action of the Chair Page 2
NCPC File No. 8660

Figure 1: Approximate Limits of Transfer of Jurisdiction

Figure 2: Draft Plat of Transfer of Jurisdiction

De
legated Action of the Chair Page 3
NCPC File No. 8660
The Coordinating Committee reviewed the proposed transfer at its May 14, 2025 meeting. Without
objection, the Committee forwarded the proposed transfer of jurisdiction to the Commission with the
statement that the proposal was coordinated with all particip ating agencies. The participating agencies
included NPS, the U.S. General Services Administration, the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, the District
Department of Transportation, the District of Columbia Office of Planning (DCOP) , the District of
Columbia State Historic Preservation Office, the District Department of Energy and Environment, and the
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. DCOP noted that because the property is currently under
federal control, it is not zoned. Therefore, the property will need to be rezoned once the transfer to the
District is complete.
NPS and NCPC each have an independent responsibility to comply with the National Environmental Policy
Act (NEPA). The National Park Service submitted a categorical exclusion C.2 regarding “Land exchanges
which will not lead to significant changes in the u se of the land.” NCPC staff determined that categorical
exclusion #7 applies, which includes the “approval of transfers of jurisdiction pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 8124
that are not anticipated to result in changes in land-use and that have no potential for environmental impact.”
The proposed transfer will not alter the use of the land for recreational purposes. Staff determined that no
extraordinary circumstances existed prior to applying the categorical exclusion.
NPS and NCPC also have an independent responsibility to comply with the National Historic Preservation
Act (NHPA). The National Park Service submitted a determination of "No Adverse Effect" on historic
resources to the District of Columbia State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), who concurred with the
determination conditioned upon execution and recording of the transfer covenant associated with the
transfer of jurisdiction and that NPS provides the SHPO with a copy of the recorded covenant. NCPC has
designated NPS the lead federal agency for the purposes of complying with Section 106 of the NHPA.
* * *
Pursuant to delegations of authority adopted by the Commission on March 6, 2025 and per 40 U.S.C. §
8124(a), I approve the transfer of jurisdiction of lands f rom the National Park S ervice to th e District of
Columbia for a portion of Reservation 360 at Francis Field located at 2435 N Street, NW in Washington,
DC.
Teri Hawks Goodmann
Chair
Date
5/30/25

401 9th Street, NW North Lobby, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20004 Tel 202.482.7200 www.ncpc.gov

Commission Members

Presidential Appointees
Teri Hawks Goodmann, Chair
Elizabeth M. Hewlett, Vice-Chair
Bryan Green

Mayoral Appointees
Arrington Dixon
Linda Argo

Ex Officio Members
Secretary of Defense
The Honorable Pete Hegseth

Secretary of the Interior
The Honorable Doug Burgum

Acting Administrator of General Services
The Honorable Stephen Ehikian

Chairman
Committee on Homeland Security
and Governmental Affairs
United States Senate
The Honorable Rand Paul

Chair
Committee on Oversight and
Accountability
U.S. House of Representatives
The Honorable James Comer

Mayor
District of Columbia
The Honorable Muriel Bowser

Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
The Honorable Phil Mendelson

Executive Director
Marcel Acosta

IN REPLY REFER TO:
NCPC File No. 8660

June 9, 2025

Tammy Stidham
United States Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1100 Ohio Drive, SW
Washington, DC 20242

Dear Tammy Stidham:
Pursuant to delegations of authority adopted by the Commission, Chair Teri Hawks
Goodmann approved the Transfer of Jurisdiction for a Portion of Reservation 360 at Francis
Field located at 2435 N Street, NW in Washington, DC. A copy of the Delegated Action of the
Chair is enclosed and available online at www.ncpc.gov/review/archive/2025/6/ as part of the
June 2025 meeting materials.
Sincerely,

Marcel Acosta
Executive Director

Enclosures

cc: Anita Cozart, Director, DC Office of Planning
Sarah Batcheler, Assistant Secretary, U.S. Commission of Fine Arts
Joseph Snider, DC Office of the Surveyor

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Re: Application for Transfer of Jurisdiction – U.S. Reservation 360Application for Transfer of Jurisdiction - U.S. Reservation 360.

6801 Industrial Road
Springfield, Virginia 22151

May 8, 2025

Mr. Ramón O. Labrador
Office of the Surveyor
1100 4th Street, S.W., Room E320
Washington, D.C. 20024

Re: Proposed Transfer of Jurisdiction on U.S. Reservation 360 – S.O. 25-01393

Mr. Labrador,

I have reviewed the transfer of jurisdiction application in the subject location detailed in the
attachments to the subject application. After reviewing the area, it has been determined that Washington
Gas does not have active natural gas facilities within the limits of the proposed area which will be
impacted by this proposal. Washington Gas approves the transfer of jurisdiction at this location.

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding these facilities, you may contact me at the
contact information provided below.

Sincerely,

Andrés del Campo
Washington Gas
Engineer II, Distribution Engineering
andres.delcampo@washgas.com
Mobile: 571-609-1868

Delegated Action of the Chair
PROJECT
Transfer of Jurisdiction for a Portion of
Reservation 360 at Francis Field
2435 N Street NW
Washington, DC
SUBMITTED BY
United States Department of the Interior,
National Park Service
NCPC FILE NUMBER
8660
NCPC MAP FILE NUMBER
3.20(63.00)46025
ACTION TAKEN
Approve Transfer of Jurisdiction
REVIEW AUTHORITY
Approval
Per 40 U.S.C. § 8124(a)
T
he United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS), has submitted for approval the
transfer of jurisdiction of lands to the District of Columbia (District). The subject property is a portion of
Reservation 360 which is located within Rock Creek Park. The site is located west of 23rd Street, north of
N Street, west of 25th Street, and north of M Street in northwest Washington, DC. The property is adjacent
to the Francis -Stevens School and Field which were previously transferred from NPS to the District for
school and related purposes. The District proposes assuming administrative jurisdiction of the subject area
to promote expanded recreational and educational opportunities through improvement of the existing
recreational facilities and programming at Francis Dog Park, the Francis Pool, and the basketball and tennis
courts. This transfer will also support the use of the outdoor space in the recreational field location north of
the Francis-Stevens School. In response to community feedback, the transfer does not include the Francis
athletic field, which is located to the south of the Francis Dog Park. The Francis athletic field will remain
under jurisdiction of NPS.
F
rancis Dog Park and Francis Pool are public facilities that are currently operated by the D istrict
Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) pursuant to a prior Transfer of Jurisdiction and Memorandum
of Agreement. The District Department of General Services ( DGS) and District of Columbia Public
Schools (DCPS) recently completed a renovation of the school building that is now known as the John
Francis Education Campus. To the north of the school is an athletic field and basketball court that are used
by students of the s chool. The tennis courts located adjacent to 23rd Street , NW and to the east of the
school are used by the general public and are currently managed by NPS. The proposed transfer of
jurisdiction will help to facilitate maintenance and planned renovations of the recreational facilities.
Specifically, the DGS and DPR plan to renovate and expand the Francis Dog Park, replace lighting at the
tennis courts, and re-surface the tennis courts and basketball courts. Additional renovations, including those
to the Pool House and the field to the north of the Francis-Stevens School, are also envisioned in the future.
The transfer of jurisdiction will provide for a managerial framework for completing the planned renovations
and on-going maintenance to the r ecreational facilities. Overall, staff finds the transfer will improve the
efficiency of land management for the site without any negative impact to other federal lands.

Delegated Action of the Chair Page 2
NCPC File No. 8660

Figure 1: Approximate Limits of Transfer of Jurisdiction

Figure 2: Draft Plat of Transfer of Jurisdiction

De
legated Action of the Chair Page 3
NCPC File No. 8660
The Coordinating Committee reviewed the proposed transfer at its May 14, 2025 meeting. Without
objection, the Committee forwarded the proposed transfer of jurisdiction to the Commission with the
statement that the proposal was coordinated with all particip ating agencies. The participating agencies
included NPS, the U.S. General Services Administration, the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, the District
Department of Transportation, the District of Columbia Office of Planning (DCOP) , the District of
Columbia State Historic Preservation Office, the District Department of Energy and Environment, and the
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. DCOP noted that because the property is currently under
federal control, it is not zoned. Therefore, the property will need to be rezoned once the transfer to the
District is complete.
NPS and NCPC each have an independent responsibility to comply with the National Environmental Policy
Act (NEPA). The National Park Service submitted a categorical exclusion C.2 regarding “Land exchanges
which will not lead to significant changes in the u se of the land.” NCPC staff determined that categorical
exclusion #7 applies, which includes the “approval of transfers of jurisdiction pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 8124
that are not anticipated to result in changes in land-use and that have no potential for environmental impact.”
The proposed transfer will not alter the use of the land for recreational purposes. Staff determined that no
extraordinary circumstances existed prior to applying the categorical exclusion.
NPS and NCPC also have an independent responsibility to comply with the National Historic Preservation
Act (NHPA). The National Park Service submitted a determination of "No Adverse Effect" on historic
resources to the District of Columbia State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), who concurred with the
determination conditioned upon execution and recording of the transfer covenant associated with the
transfer of jurisdiction and that NPS provides the SHPO with a copy of the recorded covenant. NCPC has
designated NPS the lead federal agency for the purposes of complying with Section 106 of the NHPA.
* * *
Pursuant to delegations of authority adopted by the Commission on March 6, 2025 and per 40 U.S.C. §
8124(a), I approve the transfer of jurisdiction of lands f rom the National Park S ervice to th e District of
Columbia for a portion of Reservation 360 at Francis Field located at 2435 N Street, NW in Washington,
DC.
Teri Hawks Goodmann
Chair
Date
5/30/25

GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

MEMORANDUM

TO: Mr. Joseph E. Snider.
Surveyor of the District of Columbia

FROM:

DATE:

RE:

Anthony G. Lee
Supervisory Construction Analyst
July 13, 2025

Proposed transfer of jurisdiction in Reservations 360, 639 and part of
305/7 and part of Lots 833 and 834 in Square 13 (File No: S.R. 23-06301)
SUBJECT:
Thank you for contacting the DC De partment of Housing and Community
Development (DHCD) regarding the above-referenced proposal of the transfer of jurisdiction
in Reservation 360. We appreciate the opportunity to review this proposed action as it
relates to DHCD’s current and ongoing development projects.
DHCD's review finds no adverse impact to current developments or proposed project pipeline
applications relative to this transfer of jurisdiction. DHCD has no objection and takes no
exceptions regarding this proposed application for transfer. Our agency's support of this
proposal is based upon our review of the information provided in the application (Application
Letter – dated Dec. 12, 2024, from Eric J. DeBear (Cozen O’Connor), the proposed Plat Plan
(draft) Reservations 360, 639 and part of Parcel 305/7 and part of Lots 833 and 834 in Square
13; and the Application for the Transfer of Jurisdiction dated 12/12/2024).

partment of Housing and Community Development | 1800 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20020 | 202.442.7200 | dhcd.dc.gov

2001 M Street, NW Washington, DC 20036
202.912.4800 800.540.1355 202.861.1905 Fax cozen.com

December 12, 2024 Eric J. DeBear

Direct Phone 202-747-0769
edebear@cozen.com

Joseph E. Snider
Office of the Surveyor
D.C. Department of Buildings
1100 4th Street SW
Washington, DC 20024
Re: Application for Transfer of Jurisdiction – U.S. Reservation 360

Dear Mr. Snider:

This cover letter is submitted on behalf of the District of Columbia Department of General
Services (“DGS”) in support of an application for the Transfer of Jurisdiction between the U.S.
Department of the Interior, National Park Service , National Capital Area (“NPS”) and DGS, on
behalf of the District of Columbia government, of approximately 222,934 sq. ft. (the “Property”)
of NPS property comprising a portion of Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway (Reservation 360) for
recreation and related purposes. This Transfer of Jurisdiction will help facilitate the management
of and improvements to the Francis Dog Park, Francis Pool, an athletic field for the John Francis
Education Campus , a basketball court, and tennis courts (collectively, the “ Recreational
Facilities”).1

The Recreation Facilities are part of a large park in Washington DC’s West End
neighborhood that is circumscribed by Rock Creek (to the north and west), M Street and N Street
NW (to the south), and 23rd and 25th Street NW (to the east). Francis Dog Park and Francis Pool
are public facilities that are currently operated by the D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation
(“DPR”) pursuant to a prior Transfer of Jurisdiction and Memorandum of Agreement. DGS and
District of Columbia Public Schools (“ DCPS”) recently completed a renovation of the school
building that is now known as the John Francis Education Campus (the “ School”). To the north
of the School is an athletic field and basketball court that are used by students of the School. The
tennis courts are located adjacent to 23rd Street NW and to the east of the School. The tennis courts
are used by the general public and are currently managed by NPS.

The proposed transfer of jurisdiction of the Property will help to facilitate maintenance and
planned renovations to the Recreational Facilities. Specifically, DGS and DPR plan to renovate
and expand the Francis Dog Park, replace lighting at the tennis courts, and re-surface the tennis
courts and basketball courts. Additional renovations, including to the Pool House and the field to
the north of the School, are also envisioned in the future. The transfer of jurisdiction would provide
for a managerial framework for completing the planned renovations and on-going maintenance to
the Recreational Facilities.

1 The proposed transfer does not include the Francis athletic field located at the southern end of Francis Park.
2
LEGAL\61287697\2

The proposed Transfer of Jurisdiction is authorized pursuant to 40 USC § 8124(a) and D.C.
Code § 10-111. DGS is coordinating with NPS to review and process the Transfer of Jurisdiction.
DGS will remit the filing fee upon receipt of an invoice from your office. Thank you for your
attention to this matter and please do not hesitate to contact me if you should need anything further.

Sincerely,
COZEN O’CONNOR

Eric DeBear

phone 202 -442 -7600
www.planning.dc.gov Find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @OPinDC
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ramón Labrador, Deputy Surveyor
Office of the Surveyor
FROM: Joel Lawson, Associate Director, Development Review
DATE: April 9, 2025
SUBJECT: S.O. 25-01393 – Transfer of Jurisdiction of lands from NPS to DGS
I. RECOMMENDATION
The Office of Planning (OP) has completed its review of the application for the transfer of jurisdiction
from the National Park Service (NPS) to the District Department of General Services (DGS) and has no
objection to this transfer.
II. DESCRIPTION
Address: 2425 N Street NW
Applicant Cozen O’Connor for DGS
Legal Description: Parcel 305/07; lot 833, 834
Ward / ANC: Ward 2, ANC 2A
Zone: It appears that the property is unzoned. Adjacent private lands are
unzoned (to the north and west), RA-2/DC (moderate density residential)
to the east, and MU-10 (medium to high density mixed use) to the south.
A transfer of the property to the District may result in a need to zone the
lands, since District projects are subject to District zoning.
Request: Transfer of jurisdiction of specified lands from NPS to DGS.
Size: According to the application, approximately 222,934 square feet.
Proposal: According to the application, DGS and DCPS recently completed
renovations to John Francis Education Campus . To the north of the
School are athletic field s and a basketball court that are used by the
School. Tennis courts used by the general public are located adjacent to
23rd Street NW and are managed by NPS.
The proposed transfer of jurisdiction would facilitate maintenance and
plans by DGS and DPR to renovate and expand Francis Dog Park, replace
lighting at the tennis courts, and re -surface the tennis courts and
basketball courts. Additional renovations, including to the Pool House
and the field to the north of the School, are also envisioned in the future.

S.O. 25-01939 – Transfer of Jurisdiction of lands from NPS to DGS
April 9, 2025, Office of Planning Report Page 2 of 2

III. CONCLUSIONS
The information provided by the appl icant is adequate to meet the requirements for OP review, and OP
has no objection to this proposal.
Comprehensive Plan
Generalized Future Land
Use and Policy Map
Designation:
Land Use Map – Predominantly Parks, Recreation, and Open Space ; a
small portion of the site appears to be designated for Local Public
Facilities
Generalized Policy Map – Predominantly Parks, Recreation and Open
Space; a small portion of the lot appears to be designated Neighborhood
Conservation Area.
The proposal is not inconsistent with these designations.
Comprehensive Plan: The proposal would particularly further objectives of the Land Use,
Environmental Protection, Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS),
and Education Elements of the Comprehensive Plan, in that it would
facilitate maintenance and improvements to recreational facilities,
including Francis Dog Park, tennis and basketball courts, and the pool
house and field to the north of John Francis Education Campus.
The Land Use and PROS Elements call for continued work to transfer
federally owned sites to local control for parkland opportunities (LU -
1.3.A, PROS-3.1.F), as well as for community-friendly management of
recreation sites ( LU 306.3). PROS also calls for park safety and for
continuing maintenance, renovation, and upgrading of the District’s parks
and recreational facilities (PROS-2.2.1 & 2.2.2).
The Education Element calls for improvement to facilities, including
adjoining athletic fields and playgrounds (EDU -1.5.7). The proposed
improvements that would be facilitated would serve all neighborhood
residents, providing additional opportunities for recreation and access to
park space.
The site is within the Near Northwest Area, which does not include
guidance for this specific site but generally encourages Park Partnerships
(NNW-1.2.5), and increasing park use and area (NNW-1.2.6). The site is
not within a Policy Focus Area or a small area plan.
As such, and as the transfer would allow improvements to facilities which
serve all residents , the proposed transfer of jurisdiction would not be
inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan maps or policies, including
when viewed through a Racial Equity Lens.
Government of the District of Columbia
Department of Transportation
d. Pl
anning and Sustainability Division
Distric
t Department of Transportation | 250 M Street SE, Washington, DC 20003 | 202.673.6813 | ddot.dc.gov
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ramon Labrador
Deputy Surveyor
Office of the Surveyor, Department of Building
FROM: M
eredith Soniat
Acting Associate Director
DA
TE:
SUBJECT:
May 9, 2025
S.O. No. 25-01393– Reservation 360 Transfer of Jurisdiction
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has reviewed the application materials provided by the Office
of the Surveyor. The purpose of this memorandum is to provide DDOT’s comments on the proposed Transfer of
Jurisdiction.
OVERVIEW
The District of Columbia Department of General Services (DGS) seeks to apply for a Transfer of Jurisdiction
between the National Park Service (NPS) and DGS on behalf of the District of Columbia government for an
approximately 222,934-square-foot
property comprising a portion of the Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway on
Reservation No. 360. The site, shown in Figure 1 below, is located to the north and east of N Street NW,
between 23rd and 25th streets and will help facilitate the management of and improvements to the Francis Dog
Park, Francis Pool, an athletic field for the recently renovated John Francis Education Campus, a basketball court,
and tennis courts, which are operated by the Department of Parks and Recreation and District of Columbia
Public Schools. DDOT does not have any comment on the proposed Transfer of Jurisdiction because the subject
site does not include or affect the District’s public right-of-way
or transportation network.
RECOMMENDATION
DDOT supports the proposed transfer of jurisdiction to DGS for the 222,934-square-foot site.

S.O. No. 25-01393 – Reservation 360 Transfer of Jurisdiction
2

Figure 1 | Draft Plat

Source: Office of the Surveyor

MS:eo

6801 Industrial Road
Springfield, Virginia 22151

May 8, 2025

Mr. Ramón O. Labrador
Office of the Surveyor
1100 4th Street, S.W., Room E320
Washington, D.C. 20024

Re: Proposed Transfer of Jurisdiction on U.S. Reservation 360 – S.O. 25-01393

Mr. Labrador,

I have reviewed the transfer of jurisdiction application in the subject location detailed in the
attachments to the subject application. After reviewing the area, it has been determined that Washington
Gas does not have active natural gas facilities within the limits of the proposed area which will be
impacted by this proposal. Washington Gas approves the transfer of jurisdiction at this location.

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding these facilities, you may contact me at the
contact information provided below.

Sincerely,

Andrés del Campo
Washington Gas
Engineer II, Distribution Engineering
andres.delcampo@washgas.com
Mobile: 571-609-1868

3/18/2025
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—1 idDCDEPARTMENTOFBUILDINGS
Office of Construction and Building Standards
Office of the Surveyor
Instructions for filingan application to Transfer Jurisdiction over property
between the United States of America and the Districtof Columbia
Section10-111oftheD.C.OfficialCodesetsforthregulationsrelatedtothe
processoftransferofpropertybetweentheDistrictortheUnitedStates.
A completedSurveyor'sOfficeApplicationform;
A lettertotheD.C.Surveyordescribingindetailthepurposeandnatureofthe
transfer;
Plat/plandepictingtheproposedmodification;
Initialfilingfeeof$462.00,madepayabletotheD.C.Treasurer;and
PublicHearingandrecordationof$1,170.00tobepaidpriortothePublic
Hearing
Theapplicationandallrequiredsupportingdocumentationsshallbefiledwiththe
OfficeoftheSurveyoralongwiththeprescribedfilingfee.Atleast30-daysprior
tosubmissiontotheNationalCapitalPlanningCommission(NCPC)andthe
CounciloftheDistrictColumbia,theSurveyor'sOfficeshallprovidewrittennotice
ofanopportunitytosubmitcommentsontheproposedmodificationto:
Eachowneroflandwithinthesquaresinwhichoradjacenttowhichto
proposedmodificationislocated,byregisteredmailtotheaddresstowhich
taxationnotificationsaresentbytheDistrictofColumbiaOfficeofTaxand
Revenue.
EachadvisoryNeighborhoodCommissionwithinthecommissionarethatthe
proposedmodificationislocated.
Afterthe30-daynoticeperiodhasexpiredandNCPC reviewcompleted,the
officewhoisreceivingortransferringtheuseofthelandshallpreparea
resolutionforsubmissiontotheCounciloftheDistrictbytheMayor,appendall
commentsreceivedfromNCPC,theowners,andtheANC's.

U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
District of Columbia
222,934 sq. ft.
2425 N Street NW - PAR 305/07; Lot 833,
834
Recreation and related purposes
D.C. Department of General Services c/o Cozen O'Connor
2001 M Street NW, Ste 500, WDC 20036
2027470769
edebear@cozen.com