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AN ACT
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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To enact and amend provisions of law necessary to support the Fiscal Year 2021 budget.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE I. GOVERNMENT DIRECTION AND SUPPORT ..................................................... 4
SUBTITLE A. ARCHIVES ADVISORY GROUP .............................................................. 4
SUBTITLE B. AUDIT ENGAGEMENT FUND.................................................................. 5
SUBTITLE C. FREEZE ON PAY INCREASES AND BENEFITS .................................. 5
SUBTITLE D. ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSIONS TECHNICAL
SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE ............................................................................................ 7
SUBTITLE E. RENEWABLE ENERGY FUTURE ........................................................... 8
SUBTITLE F. DC CENTER FOR THE LGBT COMMUNITY GRANT ........................ 9
SUBTITLE G. ACCESS TO JOBS ....................................................................................... 9
SUBTITLE H. PARALEGAL PROGRAM ESTABLISHMENT ................................... 11
SUBTITLE I. NON-PROFIT FAIRNESS ANALYSIS..................................................... 11
SUBTITLE J. INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY............................................................... 12
SUBTITLE K. CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM IMPLEMENTATION ................... 12
TITLE II. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATION ....................................... 14
SUBTITLE A. BUSINESS RECOVERY TASK FORCE ESTABLISHMENT ............. 14
SUBTITLE B. NEW YORK AVENUE, N.E., RETAIL PRIORITY AREA
EXPANSION ......................................................................................................................... 15
SUBTITLE C. OPPORTUNITY ZONE TAX BENEFITS .............................................. 16
SUBTITLE D. STREETSCAPE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT RELIEF ..................... 17
SUBTITLE E. EQUITY IMPACT ENTERPRISE ESTABLISHMENT........................ 18
SUBTITLE F. DMPED LIMITED GRANT-MAKING AUTHORITY .......................... 20
SUBTITLE G. TAX ABATEMENTS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING ....................... 22
SUBTITLE H. HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP ................................ 25
SUBTITLE I. DC INFRASTRUCTURE ACADEMY EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT 29
SUBTITLE J. WORKPLACE LEAVE NAVIGATORS .................................................. 31
SUBTITLE K. SCHOOL YEAR INTERNSHIP PILOT PROGRAM............................ 34
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SUBTITLE L. UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE MODERNIZATION ...................... 36
SUBTITLE M. TRANSGENDER AND NON-BINARY EMPLOYMENT STUDY ..... 37
SUBTITLE N. TIPPED WAGE WORKERS FAIRNESS CLARIFICATION .............. 39
SUBTITLE O. UNIVERSAL PAID LEAVE FUND ......................................................... 41
SUBTITLE P. SHARED WORK COMPENSATION PROGRAM ................................ 44
SUBTITLE Q. EQUITABLE IMPACT ASSISTANCE FOR LOCAL BUSINESS ...... 51
SUBTITLE R. AFFORDABLE HOUSING LOAN FUND AUTHORIZATION........... 54
SUBTITLE S. RENT STABILIZATION EXTENSION................................................... 55
SUBTITLE T. EXPENDITURES FROM THE PUBLIC HOUSING AND
STRUCTURAL TRANSFORMATION CAPITAL ACCOUNT ..................................... 55
SUBTITLE U. DC CENTRAL KITCHEN FACILITY GRANT .................................... 56
SUBTITLE V. C&O CANAL GRANT ............................................................................... 57
TITLE III. PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUSTICE ....................................................................... 57
SUBTITLE A. CRIMINAL CODE REFORM COMMISSION ...................................... 57
SUBTITLE B. RESTORATIVE JUSTICE COLLABORATIVE ................................... 58
SUBTITLE C. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TRANSPORT CONTRACT . 59
SUBTITLE D. SENIOR POLICE OFFICERS PROGRAM............................................ 59
SUBTITLE E. OFFICE ON RETURNING CITIZEN AFFAIRS ................................... 59
SUBTITLE F. CONCEALED PISTOL LICENSING REVIEW BOARD ..................... 60
SUBTITLE G. LITIGATION SUPPORT FUND AND GRANT-MAKING
AUTHORITY ........................................................................................................................ 61
SUBTITLE H. CHIEF OF POLICE TERM OF OFFICE ............................................... 62
SUBTITLE I. MONSANTO SETTLEMENT ALLOCATION ....................................... 63
SUBTITLE J. ETHICS ENFORCEMENT ........................................................................ 63
TITLE IV. PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEMS....................................................................... 64
SUBTITLE A. UNIFORM PER STUDENT FUNDING FORMULA INCREASE ....... 64
SUBTITLE B. EDUCATION FACILITY COLOCATION ............................................. 68
SUBTITLE C. CHILD CARE GRANTS............................................................................ 69
SUBTITLE D. UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FUNDRAISING
MATCH ................................................................................................................................. 70
SUBTITLE E. ADULT AND RESIDENTIAL PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
STABLIZATION .................................................................................................................. 70
SUBTITLE F. SCHOOL FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY ............................................ 71
SUBTITLE G. HEALTHY SCHOOLS FUND RESTORATION ................................... 75
SUBTITLE H. WILKINSON SCHOOL DISPOSITION PROCESS.............................. 75
SUBTITLE I. ACADEMIC MIDDLE MENTORING INITIATIVE.............................. 76
SUBTITLE J. TRUANCY PREVENTION AND LITERACY PILOT FUNDING
EXTENSION ......................................................................................................................... 76
SUBTITLE K. DCPS AUTHORITY FOR SCHOOL SECURITY ................................. 77
TITLE V. HUMAN SUPPORT SERVICES ............................................................................ 79
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SUBTITLE A. MEDICAID HOSPITAL SUPPLEMENTAL AND DIRECTED
PAYMENTS .......................................................................................................................... 79
SUBTITLE B. MEDICAL MARIJUANA PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION .............. 81
SUBTITLE C. STEVIE SELLOWS DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS
QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS ........................................................................................... 86
SUBTITLE D. MEDICAID RESERVE RE-ESTABLISHMENT ................................... 86
SUBTITLE E. TELEHEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ...................................................... 88
SUBTITLE F. HEALTH PROFESSIONAL RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION.... 88
SUBTITLE G. HEALTH CARE GRANT-MAKING AUTHORITY ............................. 89
TITLE VI. OPERATIONS AND INFRASTRUCTURE ........................................................ 90
SUBTITLE A. OPPORTUNITY ACCOUNTS .................................................................. 90
SUBTITLE B. GREEN BUILDING FUND USE EXPANSION ...................................... 92
SUBTITLE C. GAME OF SKILL MACHINES ............................................................... 92
SUBTITLE D. PAY-BY-PHONE TRANSACTION FEES FUND ................................ 108
SUBTITLE E. ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE ACCOUNTS
............................................................................................................................................... 109
SUBTITLE F. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES AND DELIVERY ....................... 111
SUBTITLE G. THIRD-PARTY INSPECTION PLATFORM ...................................... 114
SUBTITLE H. PARKING RECIPROCITY FEE UPDATE AMENDMENT ............. 114
SUBTITLE I. TAG TRANSFER FEE UPDATE AMENDMENT ............................... 114
SUBTITLE J. ATE PROGRAM REPORTING REQUIREMENT AMENDMENT .. 115
SUBTITLE K. CAPACITY MARKET WITHDRAWAL FEASABILITY STUDY ... 115
SUBTITLE L. COMPETITIVE GRANT ......................................................................... 115
SUBTITLE M. URBAN AGRICULTURE FUNDING ................................................... 116
SUBTITLE N. WASTE DISPOSAL FEES ...................................................................... 116
SUBTITLE O. FAST FERRY GRANT ............................................................................ 116
TITLE VII. FINANCE AND REVENUE .............................................................................. 117
SUBTITLE A. PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX .............................................................. 117
SUBTITLE B. UNINCORPORATED BUSINESS FRANCHISE TAX ........................ 117
SUBTITLE C. BALLPARK REVENUE FUND .............................................................. 118
SUBTITLE D. EVENTS DC AUTHORITY .................................................................... 118
SUBTITLE E. PARKSIDE PARCEL E AND J MIXED-INCOME APARTMENTS
TAX ABATEMENT ........................................................................................................... 119
SUBTITLE F. OFF-PREMISES ALCOHOL TAX RATE ............................................ 119
SUBTITLE G. SUBJECT-TO-APPROPRIATIONS REPEALS AND
MODIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................. 120
SUBTITLE H. COUNCIL PERIOD 23 RULE 736 AND OTHER REPEALS ............ 122
SUBTITLE I. DISTRICT HISTORY GRANT ................................................................ 124
SUBTITLE J. NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL FUNDRAISING
MATCH ............................................................................................................................... 124
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SUBTITLE K. MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TAX ............................................................ 125
SUBTITLE L. NEW COMMUNITIES CLARIFICATION .......................................... 126
SUBTITLE M. QHTC TAX INCENTIVES MODIFICATION .................................... 126
SUBTITLE N. ADAMS MORGAN BID .......................................................................... 127
SUBTITLE O. SKYLAND TAX EXEMPTION .............................................................. 127
SUBTITLE P. COMBINED REPORTING TAX DEDUCTION DELAY.................... 128
SUBTITLE Q. ESTATE TAX ADJUSTMENT............................................................... 128
SUBTITLE R. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX
CREDIT CLARIFICATION ............................................................................................. 129
SUBTITLE S. EXCLUDED WORKERS ......................................................................... 133
TITLE VIII. SPECIAL PURPOSE AND DEDICATED REVENUE FUNDS ................... 134
TITLE IX. APPLICABILITY; FISCAL IMPACT; EFFECTIVE DATE ......................... 135
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
act may be cited as the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Support Act of 2020.
TITLE I. GOVERNMENT DIRECTION AND SUPPORT
SUBTITLE A. ARCHIVES ADVISORY GROUP
Sec. 1001. Short title.
This subtitle may be cited as the Archives Advisory Group Act of 2020.
Sec. 1002. Archives Advisory Group.
(a) There is established an Archives Advisory Group to advise the Council of the District
of Columbia about Project AB102C in the Districts Capital Improvement Plan to construct a
new archives facility for the District of Columbia.
(b) The Archives Advisory Group shall consist of no fewer than 5 members and no more
than 11 members, all appointed by the Chairman of the Council.
(c) The Archives Advisory Group shall consider such matters as schedule, cost, and
building attributes regarding a new archives facility. The group shall make recommendations to
the Council whenever useful to the Councils deliberative process.
(d) The Archives Advisory Group shall have access to all draft and final documents
relevant to planning and costing a new archives facility, including any feasibility study;
provided, that requests for documents shall be made through the Chairman of the Council.
(e) The Archives Advisory Group shall not be subject to the Open Meetings Act,
effective March 31, 2011 (D.C. Law 18-350; D.C. Official Code 2-571 et seq.); provided, that
all meetings shall be open to the public.
(f) Members of the Archives Advisory Group shall not be reimbursed for expenses, or
compensated. Any other necessary resources shall be coordinated by the Secretary to the
Council.
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SUBTITLE B. AUDIT ENGAGEMENT FUND
Sec. 1011. Short title.
This subtitle may be cited as the Audit Engagement Fund Act of 2020.
Sec. 1012. Audit Engagement Fund.
(a) There is established as a special fund the Audit Engagement Fund (Fund), which
shall be administered by the Office of the District of Columbia Auditor in accordance with
subsection (c) of this section.
(b) The following shall be deposited into the Fund:
(1) All unspent local fund monies remaining in the operating budget for the Office
of the District of Columbia Auditor at the end of each fiscal year; and
(2) Any other funds received on behalf of the Fund or the Office of the District of
Columbia Auditor for the purpose of performing audits.
(c) Money in the Fund shall be used for operating expenses related to performing audits.
(d)(1) The money deposited into the Fund but not expended in a fiscal year shall not
revert to the unassigned fund balance of the General Fund of the District of Columbia at the end
of a fiscal year or at any other time.
(2) Subject to authorization in an approved budget and financial plan, any funds
appropriated in the Fund shall be continually available without regard to fiscal year limitation.
SUBTITLE C. FREEZE ON PAY INCREASES AND BENEFITS
Sec. 1021. Short title.
This subtitle may be cited as the Balanced Budget and Financial Plan Freeze on Salary
Schedules, Benefits, and Cost-of-Living Adjustments Act of 2020.
Sec. 1022. Definitions.
For the purposes of this subtitle, the term:
(1) CMPA means the District of Columbia Government Comprehensive Merit
Personnel Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-139; D.C. Official Code 1-601.01
et seq.).
(2) Covered agency means an agency, office, or instrumentality of the District
government and independent agencies, as defined in section 301(13) of the CMPA (D.C. Official
Code 1-603.01(13)); except, that the term covered agency does not include the District of
Columbia Housing Authority, the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency, the District of
Columbia Public Charter School Board, the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority, the
Not-for-Profit Hospital Corporation, the Board of Trustees of the University of the District of
Columbia, or the Washington Convention and Sports Authority.
(3) Negotiated salary schedule means a salary schedule specified in a collective
bargaining agreement.
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(4) Negotiated salary, wage, and benefits provision means the salary and
benefits provided in a collective bargaining agreement.
(5) Personnel authority shall have the same meaning as set forth in section
301(14) of the CMPA (D.C. Official Code 1-603.01(14)).
Sec. 1023. Freeze on cost-of-living adjustments.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, rule, or collective bargaining agreement, an
employee of a covered agency shall not receive a cost-of-living adjustment during the period
from October 1, 2020, through September 30, 2021. Nothing in this subtitle shall be construed to
prohibit collective bargaining on non-compensation issues.
Sec. 1024. Maintenance of Fiscal Year 2020 salary schedules and benefits.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, collective bargaining agreement,
memorandum of understanding, side letter, or settlement, whether specifically outlined or
incorporated by reference, all Fiscal Year 2020 salary schedules of covered agencies shall be
maintained during Fiscal Year 2021 and no increase in salary or benefits, including increases in
negotiated salary, wage, and benefits provisions, and negotiated salary schedules, shall be
provided in Fiscal Year 2021 from the Fiscal Year 2020 salary and benefits levels of covered
agencies.
Sec. 1025. Rules.
To the extent authorized by the CMPA or other applicable law to issue rules to administer
the salary or benefits program of a covered agency, the personnel authority for a covered agency
may, pursuant to Title I of the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act, approved
October 21, 1968 (82 Stat. 1204; D.C. Official Code 2-501 et seq.), issue rules to implement
this subtitle.
Sec. 1026. Revised revenue contingency.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a portion of the amount of local recurring
revenues included in the Chief Financial Officers revenue estimates issued prior to January 1,
2021, that exceeds the April 24, 2020, revenue estimate incorporated in the approved budget and
financial plan for Fiscal Year 2021 shall be deposited in the Workforce Investment Account to
satisfy the Fiscal Year 2021 negotiated salary adjustments set aside by section 1023 for
employees in the bargaining units covered by the collective bargaining agreements approved
pursuant to the Interest Arbitration Award and Collective Bargaining Agreement between the
District of Columbia Public Schools and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education and
the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, District Council 20, Local
2921, AFL-CIO Emergency Approval Resolution of 2020, effective March 3, 2020 (Res. 23-374;
67 DCR 2735), and the Compensation Collective Bargaining Agreement between the District of
Columbia Government and Compensation Units 1 and 2, FY 2018-FY2021, Approval
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Resolution of 2018, deemed approved February 23, 2018 (P.R. 22-738); provided, that if
amounts certified in a single revenue estimate are insufficient to satisfy the combined value of
the negotiated salary adjustments under both agreements, the Mayor or appropriate personnel
authority shall consult with the affected bargaining units as to how the available funds shall be
allocated.
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