Mayor Muriel Bowser has requested the Council of the District of Columbia to reprogram $1,200,000 of Fiscal Year 2025 Local Funds within the Department of General Services (DGS). This reallocation aims to adjust the energy budget by moving funds from the Sustainability and Energy division to the water commodity budget line. The request is based on the need to align the energy budget with current spending plans and to ensure the certification of essential energy contracts. The Office of the Chief Financial Officer has reviewed the proposal and confirmed that it will not negatively impact the DGS budget or the District's overall financial plan.

The reprogramming does not aim to restore previous budget cuts or create new programs, as the funds were initially misallocated during the budget formulation process. The adjustment is necessary to meet programmatic needs without delaying ongoing projects. The resolution outlines a total budget of $22,090,921.37, with the reprogramming reflecting a strategic approach to managing resources effectively. The operating budget will be adjusted to $1,692,071.00 after the reallocation, ensuring that the energy budget is appropriately sized to meet current demands and operational requirements.