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MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
November 20, 2025
T
he 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 2026 Reprogramming Request: $7,000,000.00 within the Department of Parks and
Recreation
D
ear Chairman Mendelson:
P
ursuant to D.C. Official Code § 47-363(a), I am transmitting the enclosed request to reprogram $7,000,000.00 of FY
2026 Capital Funds – 3030300 within the Department of Parks and Recreation(Owner)/Department of General
Services (Implementer). The 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.
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
Angelique Hayes Rice, Associate Chief Financial Officer, Government Operations Cluster
M
URIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
November 20, 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 FY 2026 Capital Funds – 3030300 in the amount of
$7,000,000.00 within the Department of Parks and Recreation( Owner AGY)/Department of
General Services(Implementing AGY). These funds are necessary to complete the construction of
the Southeast Tennis Learning Center project. The funds will be reprogrammed as outlined on the
attached attributes sheet and additional details 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.
Sincerely,
Muriel Bowser
Enclosure
cc: Eric M. Cannady, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Office of Budget and Planning
S
herrie Greenfield, Associate Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Office of Budget and
Planning
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Glen Lee
Chief Financial Officer
November 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
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
Pursuant to the Reprogramming Policy Act of 1980, D.C. Official Code § 47-363(a) and the
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, approved November 12, 2025, Pub. Law.
No. 119-37, 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 $7,000,000 within the
Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR).
This reprogramming is required to fund needed upgrades to the Southeast Tennis and Learning
Center project. An upgrade to this facility began in December 2024. However, the project has
faced several unforeseen site and regulatory issues, including unsuitable soil conditions, design
modifications required by DC Water, Net Zero design enhancements, and subdivision
requirements and permits. These unforeseen issues have led to a funding gap of roughly
$7,000,000 for the project.
Capital budget in the amount of $7,000,000 will be reprogrammed from the following projects:
Agency Project Title Amount
HA0/AM0 100203 AM0.RG0APC.ANACOSTIA POOL
REPLACEMENT $ 5,000,000.00
HA0/AM0 100039 AM0.COM37C.CONGRESS HEIGHTS
MODERNIZATION $ 2,000,000.00
Total $ 7,000,000.00
Capital budget in the amount of $7,000,000 will be reprogrammed to the following project:
Agency Project Title Amount
HA0/AM0 100218 AM0.SET38C.SOUTHEAST TENNIS AND
LEARNING CENTER $ 7,000,000.00
Total $ 7,000,000.00
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
Honorable Phil Mendelson
FY 2026 Reprogramming Request for $7,000,000 of Capital Funds Budget Authority and Allotment within the
Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)
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Sincerely,
Capital budget in the amount of $7,000,000 is available in Anacostia Pool Replacement and
Congress Heights Modernization projects to reprogram. The Anacostia Pool Replacement project
received a combined total of $7,000,000 in funding to address initial scope and delivery needs;
however, the current allocation does fully cover the total cost required for project completion.
Meanwhile, the Congress Heights Modernization is anticipated to generate a surplus of
approximately $2,000,000 once the project is completed.
The Office of Budget and Planning’s analysis indicates that the reprogramming will not have an
adverse impact on the DPR or DGS’s budget or the District’s financial plan. The OCFO has no
objection to this reprogramming request.
Glen Lee
Chief Financial Officer
Enclosure
cc: Muriel Bowser, Mayor of the District of Columbia
Tomas Talamante, Director, Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs 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
Thennie M. Freeman, Director, Department of Parks and Recreation
Delicia Moore, Associate Chief Financial Officer, Human Support Services Cluster Stephanie
Robinson, Interim Budget Director, Human Support Services Cluster Rosemarie Chee-Wah, Agency
Fiscal Officer, Department of Parks and Recreation Delano Hunter, Director, Department of General
Services
Angelique Hayes Rice, Associate Chief Financial Officer, Government Operations Cluster Christine Mukolwe,
Budget Director, Government Operations Cluster
Antoinette Hudson-Beckham, Agency Fiscal Officer, Department of General Services Tanya Hatchel-
Thomas, Capital Budget Director, Department of General Services 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
Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
Office of the City Administrator
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John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 513 | Washington, DC 20004
MEMORANDUM
TO: Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs, EOM
FROM: Thennie Freeman, Director, Department of Parks & Recreation
DATE: November 6, 2025
SUBJECT: FY26 Request to Reprogram Capital Budget for $7,000,000.00 within the
Department of Parks and Recreation (Owner AGY)/Department of General
Services (Implementing AGY)
The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) requests to reprogram FY26 capital budget
within the agency’s capital budget authority of $5,000,000.00 from (10214/ AM0.RG0AP.
ANACOSTIA POOL REPLACEMENT) and $2,000,000.00 from (100039/ AM0.COM37
CONGRESS HEIGHTS MODERNIZATION) to (100218/AM0.SET38C.SOUTHEAST
TENNIS LEARNING CENTER.
These funds are necessary to complete the construction of the Southeast Tennis Learning Center
project.
Why are the funds needed?
The Southeast Tennis Learning Center (SETLC) broke ground in December 2024, with
construction commencing in January 2025. This long-anticipated civic facility is designed to
serve the youth and families of Ward 8 through year-round programming, athletic development,
and community engagement. The project aligns with the district’s equity and sustainability goals,
including Net Zero energy performance and enhanced public access.
As construction progressed and permitting reviews intensified, the project encountered a series
of unforeseen site and regulatory challenges, resulting in a budget shortfall of approximately $7
million. The shortfall stems from the following factors:
• Unsuitable and Contaminated Soils: Geotechnical investigations revealed heavy clay and
contaminated soils across the site, requiring extensive removal, disposal, and replacement
with engineered fill. These conditions significantly increased excavation and structural
support costs.
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• Subdivision and Permitting Requirements: The permitting process now mandates
subdivision of the existing lot, triggering additional design coordination, legal review, and
site infrastructure upgrades.
• DC Water Coordination: The presence of an active waterline onsite necessitated prolonged
coordination with DC Water and design modifications to protect utility infrastructure and
maintain service continuity.
• Net Zero Design Enhancements: To meet GBAC and Net Zero targets, the project requires
mechanical system upgrades, envelope tightening, and additional commissioning scope—all
of which exceed original budget assumptions.
• Schedule and Cost Impacts: These cumulative factors have extended the construction
timeline and increased costs beyond contingency thresholds, necessitating immediate fiscal
intervention.
Is this a reprogramming to restore a budget cut authorized by the Mayor and/or Council?
No.
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?
Funds will be reprogrammed FROM the following projects.
Agency PROJECT TITLE Amount
HA0/AM0 100203 AM0.RG0APC.ANACOSTIA POOL
REPLACEMENT
($5,000,000.00)
HA0/AM0 100039 AM0.COM37C.CONGRESS HEIGHTS
MODERNIZATION
($2,000,000.00)
TOTAL ($7,000,000.00)
Funds will be reprogrammed TO the following project:
Agency PROJECT TITLE Amount
HA0/AM0 100218
AM0.SET38C.SOUTHEAST TENNIS
LEARNING CENTER
$7,000,000.00
TOTAL $7,000,000.00
Why are the funds available?
The proposed reprogramming is made possible by strategic adjustments in the FY26 capital
budget. The Anacostia Pool Replacement project received funding in FY25 and FY26 of up to
$7M to address scope and delivery needs; however, the total budget allocated to date will not be
sufficient to execute the project entirely, and further adjustments are required.
Separately, the Congress Heights Recreation Center received enhancements in FY26; however,
upon completion, the Congress Heights enhancement is expected to yield a surplus of
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approximately $2 million. Together, these budgetary conditions create a viable opportunity to
reallocate $7 million in capital funds to the Southeast Tennis Learning Center, ensuring
regulatory compliance, sustainability performance, and uninterrupted construction progress.
What hardship will the District face if the action is postponed until the subsequent fiscal
year?
The design of Anacostia Pool project will be delayed by this action by 10- 12 months. Without
this reprogramming, DPR may not be able to complete the construction and development of the
Southeast Tennis Learning Center to meet regulatory standards. The project is a prominent and
notable initiative for the community, further underscored by high-profile support, which
solidifies its significance in the district’s sports and youth development landscape.
What programs, services or other purchases will be delayed as a result of the action, and
the impact on the program or agency?
No other projects will be delayed by this action.
Should you have any questions, please contact Brent Sisco, Capital Projects Planning & Design
Officer at (202) 615-9824 or brent.sisco@dc.gov.
Government of the District of Columbia Originating Agency Name and Code: Department of General Services/AM0 DATE
10/15/25
DOCUMENT INFORMATION
Fiscal Year: 2026
Implementing
Agency CFO: $7,000,000.00
Period: 1
Implementing
Agency
Associate CFO:
Effective Date:
3030300 AM0 500038 50099 7132001 100203 3000006 04 04.01
7132001-
Contractual Services 7,000,000.00 7,000,000.00 (5,000,000.00) $2,000,000.00 $2,000,000.00
3030300 AM0 500038 50099 7132001 100039 3000006 04 04.02
7132001-
Contractual Services 23,181,599.48 23,181,599.48 (2,000,000.00) $21,181,599.48 $21,181,599.48
3030300 AM0 500038 50099 7132001 100218 3000006 04 04.01
7132001-
Contractual Services 0.00 0.00 7,000,000.00 $7,000,000.00 $7,000,000.00
TOTAL $30,181,599.48 $30,181,599.48 ($7,000,000.00) $7,000,000.00 $30,181,599.48 $30,181,599.48
DESCRIPTION:
(DPR)) requests to reprogram FY26 capital budget within the agency’s capital budget authority of $4,000,000.00 from (10214/ AM0.RG0AP. ANACOSTIA POOL REPLACEMENT) and $3,000,000.00 from (100039/ AM0.COM37 CONGRESS HEIGHTS MODERNIZATION) to (100218/AM0.SET38C.SOUTHEAST TENNIS LEARNING CENTER.
CURRENT AUTHORITY
Uncommitted
CURRENT
ALLOTMENT
Uncommitted
AMT OF DECREASE AMT OF INCREASE REVISED AUTHORITY REVISED ALLOTMENTACCOUNT PROJECT AWARD TASK SUB-TASK EXPENDITURE TYPE
DIFS Reprogramming Sheet (CAPITAL BUDGET ONLY)
Agency Name/Organization - Department of General Services
Budget Document Amount:
SUFFIX FUND AGENCY PROGRAM COST CENTER
10/15/2025 FY 2026 SETLC-DPR - Reprogramming capital funds Updated and Resubmission $7000000.00 attribute sheet PAGE No: 1
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