Section 10-B2099. DEFINITIONS

 

2099.1When used in this chapter, the following terms and phrases shall have the meaning ascribed:

 

Applicant redeveloper - the person or persons described as the potential redeveloper of land in the public notice of sale or lease issued by the Agency pursuant to D.C. Code §5-806(c) (1981) and §2016.1 of this chapter.

 

Disposition hearing or hearing - the public hearing and, where applicable, the related preliminary procedures described in §2016 of this chapter, held by the Agency on dispositions of land.

 

Disposition of land - any process, including, but not limited to, public bidding, solicitation of offers, consideration of unsolicited offers or negotiation with one (1) or more persons, by which the Agency undertakes to sell land or lease land for a term of years.

 

Land - includes both bare or vacant land and any improvements constructed on that land, and water or land under water.

 

Party - any person admitted by the Board to appear in a disposition hearing, except representatives of the Agency.

 

Person or persons - includes individuals, partnerships, corporations, associations, and public and private organizations of any character, other than the Agency.

 

Petitioner - a person who has petitioned to be admitted as a party to a disposition hearing but who has not been so admitted.

 

Presiding officer - the member of the Board selected to preside at a disposition hearing.

 

Public bidding - a disposition process in which the Agency solicits offers for the sale of land and the price offered is the sole criterion in the selection of a redeveloper.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 19 DCR 539, 541 (February 8, 1973).