The resolution, titled "Modification Nos. M10 and M11 to Contract No. CW94742 with Verizon Communications Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025," addresses an urgent need for the Council of the District of Columbia to approve modifications to an existing contract with Verizon Communications. Specifically, it seeks to authorize payment for telecommunications services essential for the government, which includes a partial exercise of option year 3 amounting to $983,547.48 and a subsequent increase to $2,950,642.44 for the full option year 3 period. The modifications are necessary to ensure the continuation of vital services and require Council approval due to the increase in contract value exceeding $1 million within a 12-month timeframe.

The resolution emphasizes the immediate nature of the situation, stating that without Council approval, Verizon Communications would not be compensated for services rendered beyond the specified financial threshold. The Council has determined that the circumstances warrant an emergency declaration, allowing the resolution to be adopted after a single reading and taking effect immediately.