5028788 Public Hearing Notice on B20-564, "New York Avenue Gateway Hotel Development and Financial Incentives Act of 2013"

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

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COUNCILMEMBER JACK EVANS, CHAIR

COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND REVENUE

 

ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING ON:

 

Bill 20-564 the “New York Avenue Gateway Hotel Development and Financial Incentives Act of 2013”

 

 

Thursday, September 18, 2014

10:00 a.m.

Council Chambers - Room 500 - 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 September 18, 2014 at 10:00 a.m., in Room 500 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20004.

            Bill 20-564 the “New York Avenue Gateway Hotel Development and Financial Incentives Act of 2013” would provide for property tax abatements and exemptions for the construction of new medium-priced hotels, incentives for retail, restaurant, entertainment, residential and office facilities and the construction of three soundstages along the northeast New York Avenue corridor.  The legislation would also offer tax credits to employers who hire District residents, provide rental tax abatement for any retail and non-retail business, and create a job training program to prepare and to train District residents for the jobs created pursuant to this act.  Finally, this legislation would require a DC Streetcar Line to be built along Bladensburg Road.

            The Committee invites the public to testify at the hearing.  Those who wish to testify should contact Brian McClure, Legislative Assistant at [phone] or [e-mail], and provide your name, organizational affiliation (if any), and title with the organization by 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 17, 2014.  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 [e-mail] or mailed to: Council of the District of Columbia; 1350 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.; Suite 114; Washington D.C. 20004.