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 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 Council is urged to act promptly on this resolution, which has been deemed legally sufficient by the Office of the Attorney General. The fiscal impact statement indicates that funds are available in the proposed budget to support the transfer and subsequent maintenance of the land prior to the park's construction. After the project's completion, the maintenance responsibilities will be transferred to the organization managing the park, ensuring that no District funds will be used for its operations or upkeep.