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M
URIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
September 19, 2025
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004-3001
S
UBJECT: FY 2025 Reprogramming Request: $4,830,000 in the Fire and Emergency Medical Services
Department
D
ear Chairman Mendelson:
P
ursuant to D.C. Official Code § 47- 363(a), I am transmitting the enclosed request to reprogram $ 4,830,000.00 of
Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Funds budget authority within the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department.
T
he attached reprogramming memorandum provides a detailed justification for why funds are needed.
T
hank you for your consideration of this request. I look forward to the Council’s favorable action on this request.
S
incerely,
M
uriel Bowser
Mayor of the District of Columbia
E
nclosure
cc: K
evin Donahue, City Administrator
Glen Lee, Chief Financial Officer
Jennifer Budoff, Budget Director, Council of the District of Columbia
Jennifer Reed, Director, Office of Budget and Performance Management, Office of the City Administrator
Angell Jacobs, Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Chief of Staff, Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Eric M. Cannady, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Office of Budget, and Planning
Sherrie Greenfield, Associate Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Office of Budget and Planning
Stacy-Ann White, Director, Operating Budget, Office of Budget and Planning
Kenneth L. Evans, Director, Capital Budget/CIP, Office of Budget and Planning
David Garner, Associate Chief Financial Officer, Public Safety and Justice
M
URIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
September 19, 2025
Glen Lee
Chief Financial Officer
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 203
Washington, D.C. 20004
Dear Mr. Lee:
Pursuant to the Reprogramming Policy Act of 1980, (D.C. Official Code § 47-363 et seq.), I am
submitting a request to reprogram in FY 2025 Capital Funds in the amount of $4,830,000.00
within the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department to purchase the replacement of Fire
Boats 2 and 3, and to fund capital-eligible safety equipment and related infrastructure for the
Apparatus Division. The funds will be reprogrammed as outlined on the attached attribute sheet.
Details of the request are contained in the agency’s submission. Thank you for your consideration
of this request. I look forward to the Chief Financial Officer’s favorable review of this request.
Sincerely,
Muriel Bowser
Enclosure
cc: Eric M. Cannady, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Office of Budget, and Planning
Stacy-Ann White, Director, Operating Budget, Office of Budget, and Planning
Sherrie Greenfield, Associate Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Office of Budget and
Planning
Kenneth L. Evans, Director, Capital Budget/CIP, Office of Budget and Planning
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Glen Lee
Chief Financial Officer
September 19, 2025
John A. Wilson Building * 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. * Suite 203 * Washington, D.C. 20004
Phone: (202) 727-2476 * Fax: (202) 727-1643 * www.cfo.dc.gov
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004-3001
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
Pursuant to the Reprogramming Policy Act of 1980, D.C. Official Code § 47-363(a) and the Full-
Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, approved March 15, 2025, Pub. L. No.
119-4, the Office of the Chief Financial Officer has reviewed the Mayor’s request to reprogram
Capital funds budget authority and allotment in the amount of $4,830,000 within the Fire and
Emergency Medical Services Department (FEMS).
This reprogramming is needed to fund the replacement of Fire Boats 2 and 3, as well as to acquire
state-of-the-art safety equipment and related infrastructure for the Apparatus Division.
Capital budget in the amount of $4,830,000 will be reprogrammed from the following projects:
Agency Project Title Amount
FB0 100412 FB0.206PTC.PUMPERS - FEMS $ 2,830,000.00
FB0 100413 FB0.206RSC.RESCUE SQUAD VEHICLES -
FEMS $ 2,000,000.00
Total $ 4,830,000.00
Capital budget in the amount of $4,830,000 will be reprogrammed to the following projects:
Agency Project Title Amount
FB0 100407 FB0.20600C.FIRE APPARATUS $ 3,100,000.00
FB0 100415 FB0.FEP00C.FEMS SAFETY EQUIPMENT
PURCHASES $ 1,730,000.00
Total $ 4,830,000.00
Capital funds in the amount of $4,830,000 are available in Pumpers and Rescue Squad Vehicles
projects because FEMS reprioritized its budget to allocate funds for Fire Boats safety equipment
for the Apparatus Division.
Honorable Phil Mendelson
FY 2025 Reprogramming Request for $4,830,000 of Capital Funds Budget Authority and Allotment within the Fire
and Emergency Medical Services Department (FEMS)
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The Office of Budget and Planning’s analysis indicates that the reprogramming will not have an
adverse impact on the FEMS budget or the District’s financial plan. The OCFO has no objection
to this reprogramming request.
Sincerely,
Glen Lee
Chief Financial Officer
Enclosure
cc: Muriel Bowser, Mayor, District of Columbia
Kevin Donahue, City Administrator
Jennifer Reed, Director, Office of Budget and Performance Management, Office of the City
Administrator
Jason Kim, Deputy Director, Office of Budget and Performance Management, Office of the
City Administrator
Jennifer Budoff, Budget Director, Council of the District of Columbia
Angell Jacobs, Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Chief of Staff, Office of the Chief
Financial Officer
John Donnelly, Fire and EMS Chief, Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department
David Garner, Associate Chief Financial Officer, Public Safety and Justice Cluster
Shelly Robinson Graham, Budget Director, Public Safety and Justice Cluster
Christa Foy, Budget Officer, Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department
Eric M. Cannady, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Office of Budget and Planning
Sherrie Greenfield, Associate Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Office of Budget
and Planning
Kenneth L. Evans, Director, Capital Budget/CIP, Office of Budget and Planning
Kory Miller, Manager, Capital Budget/CIP, Office of Budget and Planning
Zia-Ur-Rahman Haleemi, Senior Capital Budget Analyst, Office of Budget and Planning
Tomas Talamante, Director, Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs
Government of the District of Columbia
Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department
Muriel Bowser
Mayor
John A. Donnelly, Sr.
Fire and EMS Chief
Fr
ank 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
OFFICE OF THE FIRE AND EMS CHIEF
MEMORANDUM
TO: Th
e Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs
TH
RU: David Garner, Associate Chief Financial Officer
Public Safety and Justice Cluster
FR
OM: John Donnelly, Fire and EMS Chief
Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department
Ch
rista Foy, Agency Budget Officer
Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department
DATE
: July 11, 2025
SUB
JECT: FY 2025 Reprogramming Request for $4,830,000 of Capital Funds within DC
Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (Fire & EMS)
The
purpose of this request is to reprogram $4,830,000 in Capital funds from the Fire Pumper
project (100412) and Rescue Squad Vehicles project (100413) to the Fire Apparatus (100407)
and Safety Equipment (100415) capital projects, to purchase the replacement of Fire Boats 2 and
3, and to fund capital-eligible safety equipment and related infrastructure for the Apparatus
Division.
Why
are the funds needed?
The funds are needed for two new fire boats and safety equipment purchases that will allow the
agency to prevent potential unsafe operating conditions, as the new equipment will automate
early detection of potential issues involving tires, suspensions, and steering. The new equipment
will also reduce the reliance on vendors for repair and maintenance which results in downtime
and less ability to achieve KPIs.
Do
es this reprogramming restore a budget cut authorized by the Mayor and/or Council?
No. This reprogramming does not restore a budget cut authorized by the Mayor or Council.
Does this reprogramming establish new programs or change allocations specifically denied,
limited, or increased by the Council in the budget act, the accompanying budget report, or
mark-up sheets?
No.
How will the funds be reprogrammed?
The funds will be reprogrammed from the Fire Pumper capital project (100412) and Rescue
Squad Vehicles (100413) to the Fire Apparatus (100407) and Safety Equipment (100415) capital
projects, as outlined in the attached attribute template.
Why are the funds available?
The funds are available in t he Ambulance Vehicle capital pr oject because less funds are needed
for Ambulance Vehicle purchases. The current priority is two new Fire Boats and Apparatus
Division safety equipment.
What hardship will the District face if the action is postponed until the subsequent fiscal
year?
If this reprogramming is not approved, the agency will not be able to purchase the Fire Boats,
needed safety equipment, and related capital-eligible infrastructure for repairs and maintenance of
Fire and EMS apparatus.
What programs, services or other purchases will be delayed as a result of the action, and
the impact on the program or agency?
There will be no delay or negative impact on agency programs, services, or purchases.
Should you have any questions, please contact Christa Foy, Agency Budget Officer, 202
386-5630.
cc: Eric M. Cannady, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Office of Budget and Planning
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Government of the District of Columbia Originating Agency Name and Code: Fire and EMS (FB0) DATE
07/23/25
DOCUMENT INFORMATION
Fiscal Year: 2025
Implementing
Agency CFO: Christa Foy $4,830,000.00
Period: 2025
Implementing Agency Associate CFO:David Garner
Effective Date: 7/11/2025
3030304 FB0 100038 80108 7171004 100412 3000070 05 05.01 Equipment 61,975,726.81 30,328,424.81 (2,830,000.00) $59,145,726.81 $27,498,424.81
3030304 FB0 100038 80108 7171004 100413 3000070 05 05.01 Equipment 18,600,113.83 9,513,645.83 (2,000,000.00) $16,600,113.83 $7,513,645.83
3030304 FB0 100038 80108 7171004 100407 3000070 05 05.05 Equipment 0.00 0.00 3,100,000.00 $3,100,000.00 $3,100,000.00
3030304 FB0 100038 80108 7171003 100415 3000070 05 05.02 Equipment 0.00 0.00 1,730,000.00 $1,730,000.00 $1,730,000.00
TOTAL $80,575,840.64 $39,842,070.64 ($4,830,000.00) $4,830,000.00 $80,575,840.64 $39,842,070.64
DESCRIPTION:
Capital reprogramming from Pumpers and Rescue Squad vehicles capital project to Fire Apparatus (new sub-task), and Safety Equipment (new sub-task) Vehicle capital projects
TASK
Agency: Fire and Emergency Medical Service (FB0)
AMT OF
DECREASE
AMT OF
INCREASE
CURRENT
ALLOTMENT
CURRENT
AUTHORITY REVISED AUTHORITYSUB-TASK
DIFS Reprogramming Sheet (CAPITAL BUDGET ONLY)
SUFFIX ACCOUNT PROJECT AWARD EXPENDITURE
TYPE
REVISED
ALLOTMENTFUND PROGRAM
Budget Document Amount:
COST CENTERAGENCY
07/24/25
07/30/2025