Mayor Muriel Bowser has requested the Council of the District of Columbia to approve the reprogramming of $750,000 in FY 2025 Capital Funds from the Department of General Services (DGS) to the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE). This reallocation is necessary to address issues related to unsuitable soils discovered at the OSSE's W Street Building Renovation project site. The funds will be utilized for additional excavation and replacement of weak soils to facilitate the installation of a new parking lot for approximately 200 OSSE buses, which is crucial for the agency's relocation plan.

The Chief Financial Officer, Glen Lee, has confirmed that this reprogramming will not negatively impact the budgets of either DGS or OSSE, nor the District's overall financial plan. The funds are available due to the nature of the DGS Critical Systems Replacement project, which is designed to address unforeseen needs throughout the fiscal year. This strategic adjustment aims to prevent further delays in the renovation project, which has already faced postponements due to soil issues, ensuring that the necessary resources are allocated to support the OSSE's renovation efforts at the W Street NE building.