MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
May 4, 2023
Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
Pursuant to section 451 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (D.C. Official Code § 1-
204.51) enclosed for consideration and approval by the Council of the District of Columbia is a
proposed contract with Fort Totten Limited Partnership in the amount of $26,995,436.
Under the proposed contract, the District will loan $26,995,436 from the Housing Production
Trust Fund to Fort Totten Limited Partnership for the purpose of financing certain eligible
acquisition costs, predevelopment costs, soft costs, and construction hard costs for 93 units of
affordable housing located at 5543 South Dakota Avenue, NE in Ward 4.
My administration is available to discuss any questions you have regarding the proposed
contract. In order to facilitate a response to any questions you may have, please have your staff
contact Tsega Bekele, Chief of Staff, Department of Housing and Community Development, at
(202) 442-7144.
I look forward to the Council’s favorable consideration of this contract.
Sincerely,
Muriel Bowser
 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Department of Housing and Community Development
COUNCIL CONTRACT SUMMARY
Pursuant to section 202(c) of the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010, effective April
8, 2011 (D.C. Law 18-371; D.C. Official Code §2-352.02(c)), the following contract
summary is provided:
(A) The proposed contractor, contract amount, unit and method of compensation, contract
term, and type of contract:
Proposed Contractor: Fort Totten Limited Partnership
Contract Amount: $26,995,436
Unit and Method of Compensation: Draw Schedule
Term of Contract: 42yrs / 3% Interest
Type of Contract: Loan agreement
(B) The goods or services to be provided, the methods of delivering goods or services, and
any significant program changes reflected in the proposed contract:
The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) proposes to
provide a loan to Fort Totten Limited Partnership in the amount of $26,995,436 from
the Housing Production Trust Fund for the purpose of financing certain eligible
predevelopment costs, soft costs and construction hard costs associated with 93
affordable housing units located at 5543 South Dakota Avenue, NE in Ward 4.
(C) Results, including the price and technical components:
DHCD received a request for funding from the borrower to be used for the purpose of
financing certain eligible predevelopment costs, soft costs and construction hard
associated with 93 affordable housing units located at 5543 South Dakota Avenue, NE
in Ward 4.
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(D) The background and qualifications of the proposed contractor, including its
organization, financial stability, personnel, and prior performance on contracts with
the District government:
The owner/borrowing entity will be Fort Totten Limited Partnership. Stratis Housing will be the
development consultant on the project, and James G. Davis Construction Corporation will be the
general contractor.
The development consultant and general contractor have satisfactory prior performance on
contracts with the District government.
(E) Performance standards and the expected outcome of the proposed contract:
The proposed DHCD loan proceeds will be used to provide a loan to the Fort Totten
Limited Partnership in the amount of $26,995,436 from the Housing Production Trust
Fund for the purpose of financing certain eligible predevelopment costs, construction
costs, and soft costs associated with 93 affordable housing units located at 5543 South
Dakota Avenue, NE in Ward 4.
The project is consistent with DHCD’s goal of preserving and producing affordable
housing for low-to-moderate income residents. Additionally, the borrower is required to
fulfill all conditions as set forth in the loan agreement within the agreed upon time
frames. Failure to fulfill the terms of the loan agreement will constitute default.
(F) A certification that the proposed contract is within the appropriated budget authority
for the agency for the fiscal year and is consistent with the financial plan and budget
adopted in accordance with D.C. Official Code §§ 47-392.01 and 47-392.02:
The loan will be funded through the Housing Production Trust Fund. Attached is the
certification that the proposed loan agreement is consistent with the District’s financial
plan and budget.
(G) A certification that the proposed contract is legally sufficient, including whether the
proposed contractor has any currently pending legal claims against the District:
A legal sufficiency memorandum from the Office of the General Counsel is attached.
(H) A certification that the proposed contractor is current with its District and federal
taxes or has worked out and is current with a payment schedule approved by the
District or federal government:
District and federal tax law compliance certifications are attached.
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(I) The status of the proposed contractor as a certified local, small, or disadvantaged
business enterprise as defined in the Small, Local, and Disadvantaged Business
Enterprise Development and Assistance Act of 2005, effective October 20, 2005 (D.C.
Law 16-32; D.C. Official Code § 2-218.01 et seq.):
Fort Totten Limited Partnership is not a certified local, small, or disadvantaged
business enterprise.
(J) Other aspects of the proposed contract that the Chief Procurement Officer considers
significant:
None
(K) A statement indicating whether the proposed contractor is currently debarred from
providing services or goods to the District or federal government, the dates of the
debarment, and the reasons for debarment:
The proposed contractor is not currently debarred from providing services or goods to
the District or federal government. A debarment affidavit is attached.
(L) Where the contract, if executed, will be made available online:
The contract summary will be available at www.dhcd.dc.gov.
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 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL
MEMORANDUM
TO: Muriel C. Bowser
Mayor
THRU: Julia H. Wiley IRU-:
General Counsel
Office of the General Counsel
Department of Housing and Community Development
FROM: Sulma Khalid IRU6.
Assistant General Counsell
Office of the General Counsell
Department of Housing and Community Development
DATE: April 14, 2023
SUBJECT: Proposed Housing Production Trust Fund (“HPTF”) Loan in the Principal
Amount Not to Exceed Twenty Six Million Nine Hundred Ninety-Five
Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Six Dollars and Zero Cents ($26,995,436.00)
(the “HPTF Loan” or “Loan”) to fund the acquisition, soft costs and
construction hard costs for 93 units of an affordable housing project located
at 5543 South Dakota Ave NE, Washington, DC (the “Project”) to Fort
Totten Limited Partnership, (the “Borrower”), a District of Columbia
limited partnership, from the District of Columbia, acting by and through
the Department of Housing and Community Development.
The Loan evidenced by the Loan Agreement is provided to the Borrower to finance construction
of housing to very low-income and extremely-low residents in the District of Columbia. The
project will consist of 93 affordable housing units affordable perpetually.
The community, in which this Property is located, needs the preservation of affordable housing
for low-income individuals and households. The Loan evidenced by the Loan Agreement, will
assist the District of Columbia in its dedicated efforts to preserve and maintain affordable
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housing in the District of Columbia. The requirements of the Loan Agreement are consistent
with the HPTF laws and regulations.
The Office of the General Counsel for DHCD has reviewed the attached Loan Agreement and
has determined that it is legally sufficient. If you have any questions concerning this Loan
Agreement, please contact Sulma Khalid at 202-442-7165.
cc: Collen Green, Acting Director, DHCD
Julia H, Wiley, General Counsel, DHCD
Bernard Guzman, Project Manager, DHCD
 Initial File #: P00007411594
Entity Type: LP
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
CORPORATIONS DIVISION
CERTIFICATE
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that all applicable provisions of the District of Columbia Business
Organizations Code (Title 29) have been complied with and accordingly, this CERTIFICATE OF
GOOD STANDING is hereby issued to
Fort Totten Limited Partnership
WE FURTHER CERTIFY that the domestic entity is formed under the law of the District on
07/14/2022 ; that all fees, and penalties owed to the District for entity filings collected through the
Mayor have been paid and Payment is reflected in the records of the Mayor; The entity's most
recent biennial report required by § 29-102.11 has been delivered for filing to the Mayor; and the
entity has not been dissolved. This office does not have any information about the entity’s
business practices and financial standing and this certificate shall not be construed as the entity’s
endorsement.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of this office to
be affixed as of 4/13/2023 4:30 PM
Business and Professional Licensing Administration
Tracking #: 2NFxEKIP
 Government of the District of Columbia
Office of the Chief Financial Officer 1101 4th Street, SW
Office of Tax and Revenue Washington, DC 20024
Date of Notice: April 19, 2023 Notice Number: L0009437813
FORT TOTTEN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FEIN: **-***7836
4318 N CARLIN SPRINGS RD Case ID: 1495096
ARLINGTON VA 22203-2006
CERTIFICATE OF CLEAN HANDS
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AGAINST ISSUANCE OF LICENSE OR PERMIT
Authorized By Melinda Jenkins
Branch Chief, Collection and Enforcement Administration
To validate this certificate, please visit MyTax.DC.gov. On the MyTax DC homepage, click the
“Validate a Certificate of Clean Hands” hyperlink under the Clean Hands section.
1101 4th Street SW, Suite W270, Washington, DC 20024/Phone: (202) 724-5045/MyTax.DC.gov
 Arlington Partners!
For Affordable Housing
apah AFFIDAVIT REGARDING DEBARMENT
I, Carmen Romero, hereby attest that all members of the development team, who
are listed below, are not listed in the List of Parties Excluded from Federal
Procurement or Non-Procurement Programs.
DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Developer: Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing
Consultant(s): Scott Kline with Stratis Housing
Management Agent: S.L. Nusbaum
Attorney: Gallagher Evelius & Jones
Engineer(s): Henry Adams
Architect(s):_ Torti Gallas + Partners
Construction Contractor: Donohoe
Other(s): N/A
I further attest that no principal, major stockholder, officer, or director of a development team
member is debarred from participating in a federal procurement or nongprocurement program,
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GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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January 19, 2023
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL
Commissioner Alison Brooks
Chair ANC 4B09
Washington, DC 20011
4BO08@anc.de.gov
Re: Fort Totten Senior Apartments, 5543 South Dakota Ave NE
Dear Commissioner Brooks,
Pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 1-309.10 (2001 ed.), you are hereby informed that the
Departmentof Housing and Community Development (“Department” or “the Department”)
proposes to provide Fort Totten Limited Partnership with funding in an approximate amount of
$26,995,436 in Housing Production Trust Funds that will be used to finance acquisition,
construction, and related costs for the affordable housing project to be located at $543 South
Dakota Avenue, NE.
Please be advised that Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4B has thirty (30) business days
from the dateofthis notice to submit comments on the above proposed action. District law
requires that the Department give “great weight” to all relevant ANC concerns or
recommendations. We respectfully request that any comment in response waive the remainder of
the statutory 30 day ANC notice comment period.
‘The Department must receive comments by March 3, 2023 (i.e., the thirty-business day comment
period). You must include a reference to the subject matter identified at the top of this notice in
your response. Comments may be sent by email to Richard Livingstone at
richardlivingstone@de.gov or by mail to: The Department of Housing and Community
Development, Office of the Director, Attn: Richard Livingstone, 1800 Martin Luther King
Avenue, S.E., 3x4 Floor, Washington, D.C. 20020.
If you have further questions regarding this project, please do not hesitate to contact Bernard
Guzman at 202-442-4482 or Bernard. guzman@de.gov.
Sincerely,
Drew Nubbard
Drew E. Hubbard
Interim Director
cc: Councilmember Janeese Lewis George, Ward Four
Commissioner Audrey Walker, 4B09
Mr. Kent Boese, Office of Advisory Neighborhood Commissions
Ms. Joanna Ha Yean Shin, Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing
 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
PROFILE SUMMARY
(CONTRACTs TO PURCHASE, SELL, ACQUIRE, TRANSFER, LEASE OF REAL
PROPERTY/ EXCLUSIVE RIGHT AGREEMENTs/LOANs & GRANTs OVER $1M/INTRA-
DISTRICTs)
Contracting Agency: Dept. Housing and Community Development Agency Code:
Using Agency: Dept. Housing and Community Development Agency Code:
Loan/Grant/Lease Sub-recipient Name: Fort Totten Limited Partnership
Should the D.C. Council have any questions regarding this loan/grant/lease, please contact:
Project Managers: Bernard Guzman Telephone Number: (202) 442-4482
TYPE OF DOCUMENT SUBMITTED
1. Loan/Grant/Lease Modification 4. Written or Informal Contract
2. Exercise of Grant Option Year (E. O.) 5. Lease of Real Property
6. Other:
3. Loan/Grant/Lease Agreement for:
Fort Totten Limited Partnership
LOAN/GRANT TYPE
1. Grant 4. Cost Reimbursement
2. Loan Price $26,995,436 5. Time and Material
3. Task Order 6. Advance Payment
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 GRANT/LOAN/LEASE INFORMATION
Grant/Loan/Lease No. : _DHCD Amount: $26,995,436 (HPTF)
Interest Rate: 3%
Does this Grant/Loan Amount exceed $1 million: Yes No
If yes, please attach a copy of the DC Council approval and provide the following information:
Date received: Date approved:
LEASE INFORMATION
Lease No.: Total Cost
Location: Annual Cost
Sq. Ft. Leased: Cost Per Sq. Ft.
Total Bldg. Sq. Ft.: % Sq. Ft. Leased By D.C.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF GRANT/LOAN/LEASE
SOURCE OF FUNDING
1. Appropriated 4. Intra-District
2. Capital 5. Inter-Jurisdictional
3. Grant ( ) 6. Other: HPTF
If procurement action is funded by grant or other non-capital or non-appropriated funds, will the
District need to expend some portion of its funds prior to receiving funds from the grantor or
other funding source?
Yes ͟