Bill > PR26-0427

This emergency resolution addresses a funding reprogramming request by the Mayor to transfer $7 million from the Department of Parks and Recreation's (DPR) FY 2026 Capital Funds, specifically reallocating money from the Anacostia pool replacement and Congress Heights Recreation Center modernization projects to complete the Southeast Tennis Learning Center construction. The resolution highlights concerns that removing funding from the original projects will cause significant delays and potentially reduce the scope of essential community facilities, especially in light of a recent youth crisis that underscores the need for safe community spaces. Due to limited legislative meetings within the 30-day review period and the automatic approval of the request on December 21, 2025, the Council declares an emergency circumstance that necessitates immediate action and adoption of the resolution after a single reading. The resolution aims to prevent the automatic approval of the reprogramming request by formally disapproving it, thereby protecting the funding for the original community projects that are already experiencing delays and are critically important for youth and community engagement.

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/PR26-0427