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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 20-92, the “Capitol Hill Business Improvement District Amendment Act of 2013”
Bill 20-182, the “Bryant Mews Homeowner’s Association Equitable Real Property Tax Relief Act of 2013”
PR 20-123, the “Center for Global Development Revenue Bonds Project Approval Resolution of 2013”
PR 20-130, the “Washington Convention and Sports Authority Board of Directors John Boardman Confirmation Resolution of 2013”
PR 20-134, the “Two Rivers Public Charter School Revenue Bonds Project Approval Resolution of2013”
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
10:00 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 Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., in Room 120 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20004.
Bill 20-92, the “Capitol Hill Business Improvement District Amendment Act of 2013” would amend the Business Improvement Districts (BID) Act of 1996 to update the allowable BID tax due to the Capitol Hill Business Improvement District. The legislation proposes the total BID tax due on or after January 1, 2013, on a property or distinct assembly of properties in the Capitol Hill BID not exceed $125,000 in any year.
Bill 20-182, the “Bryant Mews Homeowner’s Association Equitable Real Property Tax Relief Act of 2013” would amend chapter 10 of title 47 of the District of Columbia Official Code to provide for equitable real property tax relief for the Bryant Mews Homeowners Association.
PR 20-123, the “Center for Global Development Revenue Bonds Project Approval Resolution of 2013” would authorize and provide for the issuance, sale, and delivery in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $19 million of District of Columbia revenue bonds in one or more series, and to authorize and provide for the loan of the proceeds of such bonds to assist the Center for Global Development in the financing, refinancing, or reimbursing of costs associated with an authorized project pursuant to section 490 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. The project includes the acquisition, construction, designing, furnishing and equipping of a portion of an office building located at 2055 L Street, N.W., in Ward 2.
PR 20-130, the “Washington Convention and Sports Authority Board of Directors John Boardman Confirmation Resolution of 2013” would confirm the reappointment of John Boardman as an organized labor representative member of the Washington Convention and Sports Authority Board of Directors, for a term to end May 16, 2017.
PR 20-134, the “Two Rivers Public Charter School Revenue Bonds Project Approval Resolution of2013” amount not to exceed $14.5 million of District of Columbia revenue bonds in one or more series, and to authorize and provide for the loan of the proceeds of such bonds to assist the Two Rivers Public Charter School, Inc. in the financing, refinancing, or reimbursing of costs associated with an authorized project pursuant to section 490 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. The project includes the financing and refinancing of costs incurred in the acquisition, development and furnishing of its elementary school, located at 1227 4th Street, N.E.; and middle school, located at 1234 4th Street, N.E. in Ward 6.
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 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2013. 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.
