5776076 Public Hearing on B21-178, New Bethany Baptist Church Real Property Tax Exemption Act of 2015 and B21-488, Higher Education Tax Exemption Act of 2015
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Council of the District of Columbia
Committee on Finance and Revenue
Notice of Public Hearing
John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20004
COUNCILMEMBER JACK EVANS, CHAIR
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND REVENUE
ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING ON:
Bill 21-178 the “New Bethany Baptist Church Real Property Tax Exemption Act of 2015”
Bill 21-488, the “Higher Education Tax Exemption Act of 2015”
Thursday, January 7, 2016
10:30 a.m.
Room 120 - John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
Councilmember Jack Evans, Chairman of the Committee on Finance and Revenue, announces a public hearing to be held on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. in Room 120, of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20004.
Bill 21-178 the “New Bethany Baptist Church Real Property Tax Exemption Act of 2015” would amend Chapter 10 of Title 47 of the District of Columbia Official Code to provide a real property tax exemption for the real property owned by the New Bethany Baptist Church.
Bill 21-488, the “Higher Education Tax Exemption of 2015” would amend section 47-1002 of the District of Columbia Code to exempt from real property taxation real property leased by foundations to colleges and universities that are used by these institutions of higher learning to provide dormitory, classroom, and related facilities for its students.
The Committee invites the public to testify at the hearing. Those who wish to testify should contact Sarina Loy, Committee Aide at (202) 724-8058 or sloy@dccouncil.us, and provide your name, organizational affiliation (if any), and title with the organization by 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 6, 2016. Witnesses should bring 15 copies of their written testimony to the hearing. The Committee allows individuals 3 minutes to provide oral testimony in order to permit each witness an opportunity to be heard. Additional written statements are encouraged and will be made part of the official record. Written statements may be submitted by e-mail to sloy@dccouncil.us or mailed to: Council of the District of Columbia, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Suite 114, Washington D.C. 20004.
