Mayor Muriel Bowser has requested the Council of the District of Columbia to approve the reprogramming of $2,000,000 in FY 2025 Capital Funds from the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) to the Department of Employment Services (DOES) and the Department of General Services (DGS). This reallocation is crucial for the timely completion of the DC Infrastructure Academy (DCIA) project, specifically for the construction of the DCIA Training Facility Yard and the development of an Auto Mechanic educational space. The funds will be redirected from UDC's Classroom and Lab Renovations project, which has sufficient budget remaining to accommodate this transfer without negatively impacting its operations.

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer has reviewed the request and confirmed that the reprogramming will not adversely affect the budgets of UDC or DOES, nor the District's overall financial plan. The urgency of this reprogramming is highlighted to prevent delays in the DCIA project, which could lead to increased costs and potential breaches of lease agreements. The resolution emphasizes the importance of these facilities in enhancing educational opportunities and supporting workforce development in relevant fields, with a total funding request of $27,769,065.29, of which $2,000,000 is specifically allocated for these essential projects.