The resolution proposed by Mayor Muriel Bowser seeks the emergency transfer of jurisdiction over portions of U.S. Reservations 343-C and 343-D from the National Park Service to the District of Columbia. This transfer is intended to facilitate the construction of the 11th Street Bridge Park, which will be the District's first elevated park, featuring playgrounds, urban agriculture, and outdoor performance spaces. The resolution outlines the specific land area involved in the transfer, which includes approximately 165,294 square feet of land and 5,653 square feet of air rights, and emphasizes the urgency of the matter for the timely progression of the project.

The financial implications of the resolution have been reviewed, confirming that sufficient funds are available in the proposed fiscal year 2025 budget and subsequent years to support the transfer and maintenance of the land prior to the park's construction. The District Department of Transportation will oversee the land maintenance until the project is completed, after which the management will be handed over to Building Bridges Across the River, the organization responsible for the park. The resolution has been deemed legally sufficient by the Office of the Attorney General, and the Council is urged to act promptly on the matter.