The Georgia Avenue Acquisition Authority Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025 was introduced to address the urgent need for the District of Columbia to acquire several underutilized properties (Lots 809, 840, 841, 842, 843, and 848 in Square 2937) that are facing foreclosure and at risk of becoming blighted. The Mayor has identified these properties as having potential for redevelopment that could benefit the Georgia Avenue neighborhood, particularly due to their proximity to a District-owned site, Engine 22. The resolution emphasizes that acquiring these properties will provide social and economic benefits to the community and serve the public interest.

Given the imminent threat of foreclosure, the resolution calls for emergency legislation to allow the District to take immediate control of the properties to ensure they are utilized for economically advantageous purposes. The Council has determined that the circumstances warrant the adoption of this resolution after a single reading, and it is set to take effect immediately to facilitate prompt action.