Mayor Muriel Bowser has requested the reprogramming of $4,000,000 from the FY 2025 Capital Funds of the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) to address a legal settlement of $6,500,000 related to the rehabilitation of the Key Bridge over the Potomac River. This settlement, reached with Technopref Industries, Inc., is a result of claims against the District for project delays and modifications. The funding will be sourced from existing balances in the H Street Bridge project, with $2,500,000 covered by federal funds. The reprogramming is necessary to meet the settlement payment deadline of February 28, 2025, and is compliant with the Reprogramming Policy Act of 1980.

The resolution highlights that the reprogramming will not adversely affect DDOT's budget or the District's financial plan, and it assures that DDOT will seek to replenish the reprogrammed funds in future years. It also notes that the ongoing solicitation for the H Street Bridge construction contract will not be negatively impacted by this action. Timely approval of the reprogramming is crucial to ensure compliance with the settlement agreement, and the resolution emphasizes the importance of maintaining the integrity of other district operations during this process. For further inquiries, Ben Hampton, the Resource Allocation Officer, is available for contact.