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DC B26-0530
DC B26-0530St. Elizabeths East Parcel 6 Surplus Declaration and Disposition Approval Act of 2025
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Introduced
12/05/2025
12/05/2025
In Committee
12/16/2025
12/16/2025
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Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
26th Council
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John A. Wilson Building 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504 Washington, DC 20004 Dear Chairman Mendelson: Enclosed for consideration and adoption by the Council of the District of Columbia is a bill entitled “St. Elizabeths East Parcel 6 Surplus Declaration and Disposition Approval Act of 2025”. This bill will declare District-owned real property known as St. Elizabeths East, Parcel 6, located at located at the current address of 2700 Martin Luther King Jr., Ave., S.E. and known for tax and assessment purposes as Lot 968 in Square 5868S, as no longer required for public purposes and approve its disposition. The Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (“DMPED”) completed a competitive solicitation process to select a developer, which included issuing a request for proposals to create a mixed- use and commercial-retail development. To review the proposals, DMPED convened a selection panel, which unanimously recommended the Parcel 6 Community Partners proposal as the Parcel 6 developer. Adoption of the bill will allow for the development of the property as a mixed-use concept that includes two residential buildings with outdoor space, parking, ground-floor retail, and nine for-sale townhomes. I urge the Council to take prompt and favorable action on the enclosed bill. Sincerely, Muriel Bowser Enclosure Act of 2005, effective October 20, 2005 (D.C. Law 16-33; D.C. Official Code § 2-218.01 et seq.). (4) “Developer” means Parcel 6 Community Partners, LLC, with a business address of 1227 Marion Barry Avenue, SE, Suite 107, led by Banneker Communities L.L.C., with a business address of 1227 Marion Barry Avenue, SE, Suite 107, and including District Development Group, RBK Construction, and their successors, assigns, or affiliates, as approved by the Mayor or as permitted under the LDDA. (5) “First Source Agreement” means an agreement with the District governing certain obligations of the Developer pursuant to section 4 of the First Source Employment Agreement Act of 1984, effective June 29, 1984 (D.C. Law 5-93; D.C. Official Code § 2- 219.03), and Mayor’s Order 83-265, dated November 9, 1983, regarding job creation and employment generated as a result of the construction on the Property. (6) “LDDA” means the draft Land Disposition and Development Agreement submitted with this act. (7) “Property” means the real property addressed as 2700 Martin Luther King Jr., Ave., S.E. and known for tax and assessment purposes as Lot 968 in Square 5868S (“Parcel 6”), which is currently vacant. Sec. 3. Findings. (a) The District of Columbia is the owner of the Property. (b) The Property consists of approximately 202,758 square feet of land. (c) The Property is no longer required for public purposes. (d) The District government and the public will benefit substantially from the disposition of the Property for private development. (e) The Mayor, through the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, satisfied the public hearing requirement of section 1(a-1)(4) of the Act by holding a public hearing on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 to obtain community input on potential public uses of the real property to inform the Mayor’s determination whether the real property is no longer required for public purposes. (f) The Mayor, through the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, satisfied the public hearing requirement of section 1(b-2) of the Act by holding a public hearing on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 to obtain community comment and suggestions on the proposed use of the property. (g) The Mayor, through the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, has selected the Developer to develop the Property. (h) The intended development of the Property is mixed-use building(s), townhomes, and additional related uses, as further described in the term sheet submitted with this act (“Project”). (i) The Mayor has proposed that the terms of the disposition of the Property include the following: (1) The Developer shall comply with the requirements of section 1(b-3) of the Act, by dedicating at least 30% of the residential units in the Project as affordable housing units. (2) The Developer shall enter into an agreement that shall require the Developer to, at a minimum, contract with Certified Business Enterprises for at least 35% of the contract dollar volume of the Project and shall require at least 20% equity and 20% development participation of Certified Business Enterprises in the Project, in accordance with section 2349a of the CBE Act and section 1(b)(6) of the Act. (3) The Developer shall enter into a First Source Agreement. (j) The method of disposition shall be a ground lease of greater than 15 years for a portion of the Property and a private sale for a portion of the Property as further described in the executed term sheet submitted with this act. (k) The LDDA for the disposition of the Property shall not be inconsistent with the substantive business terms of the transaction submitted by the Mayor with this act in accordance with section 1(b-1)(2) of the Act, unless revisions to those substantive business terms are approved by the Council in accordance with section 1(b-4) of the Act. Sec. 4. Surplus declaration and disposition approval. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including the Act, the Council determines that the Property is no longer required for public purposes and approves the disposition of the Property. (b) The authority of the Mayor to dispose of the Property pursuant to this act shall expire 4 years after the effective date of this act. Sec. 5. Fiscal impact statement. The Council adopts the fiscal impact statement in the committee report as the fiscal impact statement required by section 4a of the General Legislative Procedures Act of 1975, approved October 16, 2006 (120 Stat. 2038; D.C. Official Code § 1-301.47a). Sec. 6. Effective date. This act shall take effect following approval by the Mayor (or, in the event of veto by the Mayor, action by the Council to override the veto), a 30-day period of Congressional review as provided in section 602(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December 24, 1973 (87 Stat. 813, D.C. Official Code § 1-206.02(c)(1)), and publication in the District of Columbia Register. GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL BRIAN L. SCHWALB ATTORNEY GENERAL Legal Counsel Division MEMORANDUM TO: Tomás Talamante Director Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs FROM: Adele El-Khouri Deputy Attorney General Legal Counsel Division DATE: October 8, 2025 SUBJECT: Legal Sufficiency Review of the St. Elizabeths East Parcel 6 Surplus Declaration and Disposition Approval Act of 2025 AE-25-414 This is to Certify that the Office of the Attorney General has reviewed the St. Elizabeths East Parcel 6 Surplus Declaration and Disposition Approval Act of 2025, and determined that it is legally sufficient. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at (202) 262-6402. _ A GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL ATTORNEY GENERAL BRIAN L. SCHWALB Commercial Division MEMORANDUM TO: Susan Longstreet General Counsel Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development THROUGH: David Fisher Deputy Attor eneral FROM: Lawrence Wolk (for Lawrence Wolk) Assistant Attorne neral DATE: August 20, 2025 SUBJECT: Land Disposition and Development Agreement with Respect to Property Located at 2700 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, SE, Square 5868S, Lot 968, Known as the St. Elizabeths East Campus Parcel 6, By and Between the District of Columbia (District) and Parcel 6 Community Partners, LLC (Developer) Pursuant to D.C. Official Code Sec. 10-801(b)(8)(C) and (F) (Disposition) This is to Certify that the Commercial Division of the Office of the Attorney General has examined the following documents provided by the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) (Transaction Documents) in connection with the Disposition: 1. Land Disposition and Development Agreement between the District and Developer (unsigned, undated Council Draft) 2. Exhibit A - Property Description 3. Exhibits B-1 & B-2 - ADU covenants (Rental and For Sale) 4. Exhibit C - Affordable Housing Plan 5. Exhibit D - CBE Agreement (Fully Executed) 6. Exhibit F - Form Development and Completion Guaranty 7. Exhibit G - First Source Agreement (Fully Executed) 8. Exhibit H - Concept Plans 9. Exhibit J - Form of Letter of Credit 10. Exhibit K - Schedule of Performance 11. Exhibit L - Term Sheet 400 Sixth Street, NW, Suite 9100, Washington, DC 20001 Tel. (202) 724-6658 Fax (202) 741-8930 12. Exhibit N - Project Funding Plan 13. Exhibit O - Project Budget 14. Exhibit Q - Developer’s Organizational Chart After a detailed examination of the Transaction Documents, we conclude that they do not contravene or violate any known legal requirements, obligations, or commitments of the District government. Accordingly, in their present form as provided to us, the Transaction Documents are approved for legal sufficiency. This Office has not reviewed any transactional documentation other than the above Transaction Documents and provides no legal opinion about any transactional documentation other than the above Transaction Documents. It is noted that in connection with the portion of the Property being disposed of by ground lease, neither a form ground lease nor draft ground lease was provided by DMPED for review. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 202-236-4654. Government of the District of Columbia Office of the Chief Financial Officer Glen Lee Chief Financial Officer MEMORANDUM TO: The Honorable Phil Mendelson Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia FROM: Glen Lee Chief Financial Officer DATE: November 4, 2025 SUBJECT: Fiscal Impact Statement - St. Elizabeths East Parcel 6 Surplus Declaration and Disposition Approval Act of 2025 REFERENCE: Draft Bill as provided to the Office of Revenue Analysis on October 7, Conclusion Funds are sufficient in the fiscal year 2026 through fiscal year 2029 budget and financial plan to implement the bill. The developer will be responsible for a nominal rent of $1 annually under a 99-year ground lease that will be paid in a lump sum amount of $99 when the transaction closes. A portion of the surplus property, which will be developed as townhomes, will be sold fee simple to the developer for $1. Background The St. Elizabeths campus is a National Historic Landmark located in Southeast Washington, D.C. and comprised of a West and East campus. In 1987, the federal government transferred ownership of the East campus to the District. The St. Elizabeths East redevelopment framework plan1 and the subsequent St. Elizabeths East Master Plan and Design Guidelines established the vision, scope, and details of how the District would revitalize the East campus. The bill declares as surplus and approves for disposition 202,758 square feet of land, known as Parcel 6, located on the St. Elizabeths East campus.2 The District will dispose of the property to a private 1 Saint Elizabeths East Redevelopment Framework Plan Approval Resolution of 2008, approved December 16, 2008 (Resolution 17-899; 56 DCR 516). 2 The property is known for assessment and taxation purposes as Square 5868-S, Lot 968. 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 203, Washington, DC 20004 (202)727-2476 www.cfo.dc.gov The Honorable Phil Mendelson FIS: “St. Elizabeths East Parcel 6 Surplus Declaration and Disposition Approval Act of 2025,” Draft Bill as provided to the Office of Revenue Analysis on October 7, 2025 developer, Parcel 6 Community Partners, LLC,3 to construct affordable housing and related amenities. The District will convey a little more than 9,200 square feet of Parcel 6 to the developer to build eight affordable and workforce townhomes through a fee simple transaction. The remaining approximately 193,000 square feet of Parcel 6 will be leased to the developer through a 99-year ground lease for the development of two affordable housing multifamily buildings and retail space. The first component, named the Martin Component, comprises 221 residential units, commercial space, parking, and a public park. The second component, named the Malcolm Component, comprises 286 residential units, commercial space, and parking. The developer will buy the townhome component for $1 at closing and will lease the two multifamily, mixed-use components for $1 annually over the lease period, paid as a $99 lump sum at closing. The bill gives the mayor four years from the bill’s effective date to close on the transaction with the developer. The property is currently vacant and is no longer needed for public purposes. Financial Plan Impact Funds are sufficient in the fiscal year 2026 through fiscal year 2029 budget and financial plan to implement the bill. There are no costs associated with declaring Parcel 6 as surplus property. The developer will lease most of the property for $1 annually under a 99-year ground lease, paid fully at closing, and purchase a smaller portion of the property for $1. The District will deposit the rent and purchase payments into the Local Fund. The District has four years from the bill’s effective date to dispose of Parcel 6. 3 Community Partners, LLC is comprised of Banneker Communities L.L.C., District Development Group, and RBK Construction. Page SURPLUS ANALYSIS Project Name: St. Elizabeths East Parcel 6 Property Description: Lot 968, in Square 5868S (the “Property”) Size of Property: 4.65 acres Zoning of Property: St-E 6 Ward: Ward 8 Proposed Lessee: Parcel 6 Community Partners, LLC, or its permitted successors/assigns (“Developer”) 1. History of Parcel: description of parcel (including approximate square footage, description of any structure/improvements on the parcel and whether such structure/improvements are historically landmarked, and any available parking on and off the parcel), how and when the District acquired this property; the terms of the acquisition; a description of the property’s former and current use; and, if the improvements are occupied. St. Elizabeths East is located at 2700 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE in the Congress Heights neighborhood of Washington, D.C., approximately three miles from the U.S. Capitol, and is directly across the street from the historic St. Elizabeths West Campus, home to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (“DHS”) consolidated headquarters. St. Elizabeths East is positioned strategically along the Green Line, the North-South spine of the Washington, D.C. Metrorail system. The Congress Heights Metrorail station provides residents and occupants of St. Elizabeths East with a direct link to downtown Washington, D.C., as well as connections to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, most federal agencies and labs, other regional business hubs, and local universities. St. Elizabeths East also provides excellent access to I-295, I-395, the Suitland Parkway, and the Capital Beltway, linking it easily to the entire metro region. In 1987, the federal government transferred the 183-acre St. Elizabeths East Campus to the District. Due to the hospital’s rich history, the St. Elizabeths East and West campuses were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1990, and declared a local historic district in 2005. The Property to be surplused (as fully depicted in Attachment A) is located on the St. Elizabeths East Campus in Southeast Washington, D.C. and is serviced by the Congress Heights Metro Station. The Property runs along 13th Street SE on the St. Elizabeths East Campus. The Property is 202,758 square feet (approximately 4.65 acres) and currently vacant. Parcel Parcel 6 is situated along 13th Street and helps connect the campus to the ravine's StE-6 green space. A Framework Plan for the East Campus was completed in 2005. The Plan recommends a phased development program, with over 1,000 additional housing units and millions of square feet of office and retail space, new academic and cultural facilities, and new city parks and plazas. In 2008, the District refined and updated the St. Elizabeths East Campus Framework Plan to establish development principles. The District further developed the St. Elizabeths East Master Plan & Design Guidelines (the “Master Plan”) in 2012 to provide guidelines for the redevelopment of the entire East campus. The Master Plan was completed with significant community input and, because of the historic nature of the campus, was developed in coordination with the historic preservation community. The Master Plan envisions creating a unique and innovative environment, with newly constructed offices alongside the existing historic buildings across 5 million square feet of mixed-use development in multiple parcels. More specifically, the Master Plan calls for: • Office: 1.8 million SF, including 500,000 SF of “Innovation Hub” space • Residential: 1,300 units • Retail: 206,000 SF • Hospitality: 330,000 SF • Civic & Educational: 250,000 SF for non-commercial activity centers The Plan promotes the interaction among all components of the development, from large and small firms to government agencies and academic institutions. The Master Plan also contemplates the creation of both civic and tech space within specified historic structures, to create a gateway for local residents to the innovation economy. In 2013, the District’s Zoning Commission approved the St. Elizabeths East (StE) zone district for St. Elizabeths East in Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 4834, 4842 (March 29, 2013); 11 DCMR §§ 3301 et seq. The zoning established 19 sub-districts within St. Elizabeths East and will allow +5 million square feet of new construction and the reuse of historic buildings. This zone allows for “by-right” development with flexible uses across the campus, including all parcels included as part of the Property. 2. Describe the surrounding neighborhood, including the following information: What does the neighborhood offer in terms of housing, shopping, recreation, and commercial space? St. Elizabeths East offers a vibrant and diverse neighborhood that blends housing, shopping, recreation, and commercial space. The redevelopment of St. Elizabeths East Campus is transforming Congress Heights into a dynamic neighborhood with diverse housing options, expanded retail and commercial spaces, enhanced recreational facilities, and improved healthcare services, fostering a vibrant and inclusive community. Housing: The Residences at St. Elizabeths, which opened in November 2019, is a 252-unit apartment community with 202 affordable housing units for households earning less than 50 percent of the median family income (MFI), or $58,600 for a family of four. Residents enjoy amenities such as a fitness center, clubroom, playground, and outdoor recreational areas, all within walking distance of the Metro. Parcels 10 and 14 feature 88 for-sale townhomes, while Parcel 15 includes planned residential space as part of a mixed-use development. Shopping and Commercial Space: Sycamore & Oak, an interim retail village, incubates 13 Black-owned businesses and four restaurateurs, offering a variety of retail and dining options. Parcel 17 has introduced commercial and Class A office buildings, with Whitman-Walker Health occupying a 118,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility that provides critical health care services. Parcel 15 will add additional Class A office space, retail, and a town square that enhances the community’s commercial offerings. Recreation and Entertainment: Gateway DC, an innovative pavilion and urban park that opened in Fall 2013, hosts concerts, community festivals, parades, and other special events. The R.I.S.E. Demonstration Center, which opened in Fall 2014, serves as a community space for events, conferences, job training programs, and community initiatives. Sports and Events: The CareFirst Arena, formerly the Entertainment and Sports Arena, opened in 2018 and is home to the WNBA Champion Washington Mystics, the NBA G League’s Capital City Go-Go, and the practice facility for the NBA’s Washington Wizards. This 4,200-seat arena attracts over 380,000 annual visitors to the Congress Heights neighborhood, making it a major draw for sports and entertainment. Congress Heights is currently experiencing some of the most exciting redevelopment activity east of the Anacostia River, including improvements to the nearby Oxon Run Park, Malcolm X Park, and developments underway on the St. Elizabeths West Campus by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”). St. Elizabeths East continues to evolve as a dynamic community, offering residents and visitors a well-rounded mix of housing, commerce, and recreation. 3. No Necessary District Use. (D.C. Code § 10-801(a-1)(2)(A). a. Please describe allowable future uses for the subject property. The District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map notes that redevelopment of the St. Elizabeths campus “offers an unprecedented opportunity to catalyze economic development in the Far Southeast/Southwest area.” The Comprehensive Plan recommends redevelopment of the Property with medium-to-high density mixed uses, including supportive retail services to office workers and residents alike and providing housing opportunities to people who want to live and work in the area. The Comprehensive Plan anticipates that the redevelopment of St. Elizabeths East as a new community containing a mix of uses, including mixed density housing, retail shops, offices, a comprehensive mental health care facility, and parks and open space. The Comprehensive Plan anticipates that the mixed-use development, including retail and service uses, will be promoted along Alabama and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenues, SE, facing the public streets and opening the campus to the public. Other uses such as satellite college campuses, civic uses, and local public facilities are planned to be incorporated into the redevelopment. The Comprehensive Plan also specifically calls for additional housing on St. Elizabeths East, noting: Parcel 6 sits across 13th Street from Building 92, the central building in the historic Maple Quadrangle complex. This important relationship, along with the ravine directly to the east, defines the key opportunities of Parcel 6: to allow for high-density development on Saint Elizabeths East Campus, to promote activity along 13th Street, and to help connect the campus to the green space of the ravine. The development of Parcel 6 does not incorporate historic resources. Therefore, no guidance is provided on addition or modification. The 2012 Master Plan expands on the vision created for the campus in the Comprehensive Plans and provides specific details of the Property, calling for the following uses: Parcel 6 Residential, Commercial Retail 4. How were other District facility needs considered? Please explain if the Property has any viable District use or why the Property has no viable use by the District, including the process for making the determination not to implement the viable District use or that the Property has no viable use by the District. DMPED reviewed the Property’s potential uses established under the District’s Comprehensive Plan, the Framework Plan for the East Campus, the St. Elizabeths East Master Plan, and applicable zoning. 5. Why determination that the real property is no longer required for public purposes is in the best interest of the District. DC Code § 10-801(a-1)(2)(B). a. Please describe most viable and reasonable future use(s) for the subject property. As a publicly owned site, the Property offers the potential for redevelopment as a unique historic gem that features affordable housing and homeownership opportunities, retail and mixed-use development close to the Congress Heights metro, that spur small business development and excellence in urban design/architecture. This vision is consistent with the goals outlined in the Master Plan, which provides that the redevelopment of the St. Elizabeths East campus will: 1. Proximity to the Congress Heights Metro Station, allowing for the creation of a Transit- Oriented Development; 2. Retailers that can activate the 13th Street frontage and the Pocket Park between the existing parking structure and the proposed mixed-use development.; 3. New construction that creates 100% affordable mixed-income dwelling units and for-sale workforce and affordable townhouses; 4. Ground-up development pads for potential retail uses walking distance to the Congress Heights Metro Station and Alabama, Ave.; 5. Opportunity to take full advantage of below-grade parking to serve campus visitors; 6. Establish a re-use and preservation strategy for a unique and sustainable redevelopment; 7. Create new employment and education opportunities for DC residents, particularly those of Ward 8; 8. Maximize value to the District through land proceeds and long-term financial returns through increased tax revenues, maximizing the Property's value. 9. Activate the St. Elizabeths East Campus and create a distinct and unique place in Washington D.C. Given the redevelopment goals outlined by in the St. Elizabeths East Master Plan, DMPED concluded that the Property can serve as an essential first phase of development on the St. Elizabeths East campus by providing additional mixed-use commercial and residential development that leverages the ongoing public and private investments in the neighborhood as a mixed-use destination. b. Please describe what potential uses of the Property would be in the best interest of the District (economic, social, educational, provision of affordable housing potential). See above. As a publicly owned site, the redevelopment of the Property will allow the District to maintain the momentum of revitalization of this historic landmark with mixed-income housing and provide homeownership opportunities in a mixed-use development that creates a successful urban innovation cluster. In addition, the planned redevelopment includes substantial affordable housing opportunities. For Parcel 6 into 507 for-rent units that will be priced for residents earning between 30% and 100% of the Area Median Income. Building 2 - 20.8% of the units will be Studio, 36.7% of the units will be one-bedroom, 32.6% of the units will be two-bedroom,10% of the units will be three bedrooms. Building 3 - 20.3% of the units will be Studio, 36.0% of the units will be one- bedroom, 33.6% of the units will be two-bedroom, 10.1% of the units will be three-bedroom. Additionally, 9 for-sale townhomes is being proposed and will be priced for those earning 80- 100% of the Area Median Income. 6. Public Outreach and Comment. DC Code § 10-801(a-1)(2)(C). a. What specific outreach was done to solicit community input on the proposed surplusing and disposing of the current property, including any outreach conducted in addition to the public hearing required under DC Code § 10- 801(a-1)(2)(C). DMPED conducted extensive community outreach during the Request for Proposals (“RFP”) process for the Property throughout 2023. After issuing the RFP for a development partner in June 2023. DMPED also hosted a pre-offer conference for members of the public interested in the solicitation. DMPED’s presentation and the names and contact information for the attendees at the pre-offer conference was also posted on the St Elizabeths East website (www.StElizabethsEast.com ). The Parcel 6 Community Partners (‘P6CP’) team also presented their development plan at the full ANC 8C meeting on March 10, 2024 and April 10, 2024 for the public and encouraged comments directly to the teams. The community presentations were a success, allowing attendees to share their comments verbally, in writing, and via email. The public was also encouraged to submit written feedback on each team’s proposal directly to DMPED. ANC 8C provided a letter in support of the P6CP project dated April 26, 2024. In each of the meetings DMPED provided an overview of the disposition plans and process, complemented by presentations by the development partner with details on the development. In addition to the extensive outreach and community input solicited, ANC 8C also developed an on-line survey to solicit comments. Comments on the surplus process are included as Attachment B. ANC 8C, as well as other interested stakeholders including for the surplus hearing for Parcel 6 held on January 9, 2019. Summary of Public Hearings on Surplus and Disposition Meeting Date and Location (Surplus hearing): Date: January 9, 2019 Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Location: R.I.S.E. Demonstration Center 2730 Martin Luther King Jr., Ave., SE Washington, D.C. 20032 Approximate Number of Attendees (Disposition hearing): 20 Date: April 10, 2024 Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Location: R.I.S.E. Demonstration Center 2730 Martin Luther King Jr., Ave., SE Washington, D.C. 20032 Approximate Number of Attendees: 15 in-person 10 - virtually Attachment A Surplus Overview Attachment B Summary of Public Comments Below is a summary of the comments on Parcel 6 from the transcript of the public surplus meeting on January 9, 2019: The meeting began with a summary of the surplus process, explaining the steps involved in determining that certain parcels are no longer needed for public use by the District. This process included clarifying that the District does not intend to build on these parcels and that part of the meeting’s objective was to show attendees the specific areas proposed for surplus. Initially, there were technical difficulties with the PowerPoint presentation, but they were
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Here is a summary of the key provisions of the bill:
This bill declares District-owned real property known as St. Elizabeths East, Parcel 6 (located at 2700 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE) as surplus and approves its disposition. The property, consisting of approximately 202,758 square feet, will be developed by Parcel 6 Community Partners LLC through a competitive solicitation process. The development plan includes two residential buildings and nine for-sale townhomes with the following key requirements:
1. 30% of residential units (approximately 155 units) must be affordable housing units, with specific income restrictions:
- For rental units: 25% of affordable units at 30% of Median Family Income (MFI)
- Remaining 75% of affordable units at 50% MFI
- For townhomes: 15% of units at 50% MFI and 15% at 80% MFI
2. The developer must:
- Contract with Certified Business Enterprises for at least 35% of the contract dollar volume
- Ensure 20% equity and 20% development participation by Certified Business Enterprises
- Enter into a First Source Agreement to prioritize local hiring
3. Disposition will occur through a 99-year ground lease for most of the property and a fee simple sale for the townhome portion
4. The mayor has four years from the bill's effective date to complete the transaction
The bill aims to transform the vacant property into a mixed-use development that provides affordable housing and economic opportunities in the Congress Heights neighborhood.
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| State Bill Page | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0530 |
| BillText | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LIMS/60951/Introduction/B26-0530-Introduction.pdf |
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