MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
December 13, 2024
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman, Councilof the District of Columbia
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
proposed Contract No. 2025-40 with 2911 RI Owner, LLC in the amount of$26,144,254.
Under the proposed contract, the District will loan $26,144,254 from the Housing Production Trust
Fund to 2911 RI Owner, LLC, which will use the proceedsofthe loan to finance certain eligible
acquisition costs, predevelopment costs, soft costs, and construction hard costs for the
development of 100 unitsofaffordable housing located at 2911 Rhode Island Avenue NE in Ward
5
My administration is available to answer any questions you may have regarding the proposed
contract. In order to facilitate a response to any questions you may have, please have your staff
contact Christopher Earley, Deputy Director, Department of Housing and Community
Development, at (202) 442-7158
I look forward to the Council’s favorable considerationofthis contract.
Sincerely,
Myriel Bkwser
 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: 2911 RI Owner LLC
Contract Amount: $26,144,254.00
Unit and Method of Compensation: Draw Schedule
Term of Contract: 42yrs/3% simple 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 2911 RI Owner in the amount of $26,144,254.00 from the
Housing Production Trust Fund for the purpose of financing certain eligible
acquisition costs, predevelopment costs, soft costs and construction hard costs
associated with the development of 100 affordable housing units located at
2911 Rhode Island Avenue, NE in Ward 5.
(C) Results, including the price and technical components:
DHCD received a request for funding from the borrower for funding to be used
for the purpose of financing certain eligible acquisition costs, predevelopment
costs, soft costs and construction hard costs associated with the development of
100 affordable housing units located at 2911 Rhode Island Avenue, NE in
Ward 5.
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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:
Owners of 2911 Rhode Island Avenue LLC include Lincoln Westmoreland Housing Inc. and
Red Stone Equity Partners.
All entities involved in the proposed contractor have satisfactory prior performance on contracts
with the District government.
(E) Performance standards and the expected outcome of the proposed contract:
The developers of 2911 Rhode Island Avenue requested $26,144,254.00 in HPTF development
financing for the production of 100 units in Ward 5.
(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. The Project’s
budget 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.):
2911 RI Owner LLC 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 ofthe District ofColumbia
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HE Office ofthe Chief Financial Officer 1101 4 Street, SW
HE Office of Tax and Revenue Washington, DC 20024
Date of Notice: October 1, 2024 Notice Number: 0012744936 —
2911 RIOWNER LLC FE
1711 MASSACHUSETTSAVE NW# 108 eID: 183
WASHINGTON DC 20036-2101
CERTIFICATE
OFCLEANHANDS
As reported in the Clean Hands system, the above referenced individual/entity has no outstanding
liability with the District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue or the Department of Employment
Services. As of the date above, the individual/entity has complied with DC Code § 47-2862, therefore
this Certificate ofClean Hands is issued.
TITLE 47. TAXATION, LICENSING, PERMITS, ASSESSMENTS, AND FEES
CHAPTER 28 GENERAL LICENSE
SUBCHAPTER II. CLEAN HANDS BEFORE RECEIVING A LICENSE OR PERMIT
D.C. CODE § 47-2862 (2006)
§ 47-2862 PROHIBITION 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-S048/MyTax.DCgov
 Initial File #: L00007055868
Entity Type: LLC
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
2911 RI Owner LLC
WE FURTHER CERTIFY that the domestic entity is formed under the law of the District on
07/16/2021 ; 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 9/20/2024 12:38 PM
Business and Professional Licensing Administration
Tracking #: jz14w2HW
 ***
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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WE ARE
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WASHINGTON
November 5, 2024
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL
Commissioner Tequia Hicks Delgado
ANC 5C03
The Villages at Dakota Crossing
Secretary ANC 5C03
Washington, DC 20018
5C03@anc.dc.gov
Re: 2911 Rhode Island Avenue - 2911 Rhode Island Avenue NE
Dear Commissioner, Delgado,
Pursuant to D.C. Official Code§ 1-309.10 (2001 ed.), you are hereby informed that the Department of
Housing and Community Development ("Department" or "the Department") proposes to provide 2911 RI
Owner LLC with funding in an approximate amount of $26,144,254.00 in Housing Production Trust Fund
(HPTF) loan that will be used to finance acquisition, construction, and related costs for the affordable
housing project to be located at 2911 Rhode Island Avenue NE, Washington, D.C.
Please be advised that Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5C03 has thirty (30) business days from the
date of this notice to submit comments on the proposed above action. District law requires that the
Depaitment 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 December 18, 2024 (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 Pamela Hillsman at pamela.hillsman@dc.gov or by mail to:
The Department of Housing and Community Development, Office of the Director, Attn: Pamela
Hillsman, 1909 Mattin Luther King Avenue, S.E., 4th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20020.
If you have further questions regarding this project, please do not hesitate to contact Guyton Harvey at
202-442-7140 or guyton.harvey@dc.gov.
Director
cc: Councilmember Robert C. White, Jr., At-Large Councilmember
Councilmember Zachary Parker, WARD 5, Council Member
Commissioner Jacqueline Manning, Chairperson 5C04, Office of Advisory
Neighborhood Commissions
Mr. Kent Boese, Office of Advisory Neighborhood Commissions
 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Office of the Director
TO: Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
FROM: Beth Spooner Shiflett Bethany Spooner Spooner
Digitally signed by Bethany
Agency Fiscal Officer, DHCD Date: 2024.12.06 17:42:02 -05'00'
DATE: December 6, 2024
SUBJECT: Certification of Funding Availability for 2911 Rhode Island Avenue NE
This memorandum certifies that the Department of Housing and Community Development has
funding within the Housing Production Trust Fund in the amount of $26,14,254 in the FY25 budget
to support this proposed project loan.
The budget allocation is as follows:
FISCAL AGY FUND PROGRAM COST ACCOUNT PROJECT/ TOTAL
YEAR CENTER AWARD
2025 UZ0     $26,14,254
TOTAL $26,14,254
Please contact me on 202-442-7173 if you have any questions.
Department of Housing and Community Development | 1800 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20020 | 202.442.7200 | dhcd.dc.gov
 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: 2911 RI Owner LLC
Should the D.C. Council have any questions regarding this loan/grant/lease, please contact:
Project Managers: Guyton Harvey Telephone Number: (202) 442-7140
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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:
2911 RI Owner LLC
LOAN/GRANT TYPE
1. Grant 4. Cost Reimbursement
2. Loan Price $26,144,254.00 5. Time and Material
3. Task Order 6. Advance Payment
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 GRANT/LOAN/LEASE INFORMATION
Grant/Loan/Lease No. : _DHCD Amount: $26,144,254.00 (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 [ No ͟ N/A
If Yes, indicate the amount the District will need to expend and the percentage this amount
represents of the total funds required to support the effort. District Funds $
% .
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 CRITICAL ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH GRANT/LOAN ACTION
1. Is this Grant/Loan one of multiple (more than one) Grants/Loans for similar goods, services, etc.,
awarded by the Agency to this subrecipient, or related entity, within the last twelve (12) months?
Yes No
2. Have reserved funds been obligated for payment? (If Yes, ensure documentation is included in
Grant/Loan File).
Yes No
3. Is the File complete? (If Yes, please attach pertinent documentation).
Yes No
4. Is the subrecipient a successor to or affiliated with another individual or business that has
Grant/Loan with the Agency?
Yes No
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5. Is a former District employee an owner, officer, or affiliate of the subrecipient?
Yes No
If Yes, Name and Affiliation:
Please discuss any other critical issues such as time constraints; health and safety issues; or
financial/revenue production issues that should be known.
FUTURE INFORMATION/DOCUMENTATION TO BE SUBMITTED TO AUTHORITY
IF Grant/Loan IS AWARDED
1. Award Date 4. Claims By/Against Grant/Loan
2. Expiration Date 5. Certified Completion Date
3. Amendments 6. Final Payment Date
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Bethany Spooner Digitally signed by Bethany Spooner
Date: 2024.12.06 17:43:16 -05'00'
Digitally signed by Abukar
Abukar Abdirahman Abdirahman
Date: 2024.12.07 22:23:34 -05'00'
 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Office of the General Counsel
MEMORANDUM
TO: Muriel E. Bowser
Mayor
THRU: Julia Wiley, General Counsel
Department of Housing and Community Development
FROM: Gita F. Sankano, Assistant General Counsel
Department of Housing and Community Development
DATE: November 21, 2024
SUBJECT: Proposed Loan Contract in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed
Twenty-Six Million One-Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-
Four and 00/100 Dollars ($26,144,254.00) (the “Loan”) to 2911 RI Owner LLC
(the “Borrower”)
The proposed Loan is funded by Housing Production Trust Fund (“HPTF”) Program funds in the
amount of Twenty-Six Million One-Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Four
and 00/100 Dollars ($26,144,254.00). The Loan proceeds will finance eligible project
development expenses, including acquisition costs, soft costs, and construction hard costs, related
to the new construction of One Hundre