MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
July 1, 2021
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
Pursuant to section 451 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (D.C. Official Code 1-
204.51) and section 202 of the Procurement Practices Reform Act (D.C. Official Code 2-
352.02), I have enclosed for consideration by the Council of the District of Columbia a contract in
excess of $1 million during a 12-month period, and associated contract summary, for a proposed
loan in the amount of $2,055,758.00 to The Phoenix Cooperative Association from the Community
Development Block Grant.
The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) proposes to provide a loan to
The Phoenix Cooperative Association in the amount of $2,055,758.00 from the Community
Development Block Grant for the purpose of financing certain eligible construction soft and hard
costs approved by DHCD for 14 units of affordable housing located at 505 Jefferson Street, N.W.,
in Washington, D.C., in Ward 4.
I look forward to the Councils favorable consideration of this proposed contract.
Sincerely,
Muriel Bowser
Enclosure
 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Department of Housing and Community Development
COUNCIL CONTRACT SUMMARY
Pursuant to section 202(c) of the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010, effective April
8, 2011 (D.C. Law 18-371; D.C. Official Code 2-352.02(c)), the following contract
summary is provided:
(A) The proposed contractor, contract amount, unit and method of compensation, contract
term, and type of contract:
Proposed Contractor: The Phoenix Cooperative Association
Contract Amount: $2,055,758
Unit and Method of Compensation: Draw Schedule
Term of Contract: 42 yrs/0% Interest
Type of Contract: Loan agreement
(B) The goods or services to be provided, the methods of delivering goods or services, and
any significant program changes reflected in the proposed contract:
The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) proposes to
provide a loan to The Phoenix Cooperative Association in the amount of $2,055,758
from the Community Development Block Grant for the purpose of financing certain
eligible construction soft and hard costs associated with 14 affordable housing units
located at 505 Jefferson St., NW., in Ward 4.
(C) Results, including the price and technical components:
DHCD received a request for funding from the borrower to be used for the purpose of
financing certain eligible construction soft and hard costs, and the reimbursement of
predevelopment costs associated with 14 affordable housing units located 505 Jefferson
St., NW., in Ward 4.
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(D) The background and qualifications of the proposed contractor, including its
organization, financial stability, personnel, and prior performance on contracts with
the District government:
The Owner/Borrowing Entity will be The Phoenix Cooperative Association, a limited equity
cooperative that is both the ownership entity and sponsor for the project. The cooperative was
incorporated on May 31, 2017 with the purpose of purchasing and re-developing the property,
preventing tenant displacement, and providing long-term affordable housing to low-income and
elderly residents. The cooperative received District funding to acquire the property and perform
critical repairs in 2018.
(E) Performance standards and the expected outcome of the proposed contract:
The proposed DHCD loan proceeds will be used to provide a loan to The Phoenix
Cooperative Association in the amount of $ 2,055,758 from the Community
Development Block Grant for the purpose of financing certain eligible construction soft
and hard costs associated with 14 affordable housing units located 505 Jefferson St.,
NW, in Ward 4.
The project is consistent with DHCDs goal of increasing affordable homeownership
opportunities, especially for low-to-moderate income residents. Additionally, the
borrower is required to fulfill all conditions as set forth in the loan agreement within the
agreed upon time frames. Failure to fulfill the terms of the loan agreement will
constitute default.
(F) A certification that the proposed contract is within the appropriated budget authority
for the agency for the fiscal year and is consistent with the financial plan and budget
adopted in accordance with D.C. Official Code 47-392.01 and 47-392.02:
The loan will be funded through the Community Development Block Grant. Attached
is the certification that the proposed loan agreement is consistent with the Districts
financial plan and budget.
(G) A certification that the proposed contract is legally sufficient, including whether the
proposed contractor has any currently pending legal claims against the District:
A legal sufficiency memorandum from the Office of the General Counsel is attached.
(H) A certification that the proposed contractor is current with its District and federal
taxes or has worked out and is current with a payment schedule approved by the
District or federal government:
District and federal tax law compliance certifications are attached.
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(I) The status of the proposed contractor as a certified local, small, or disadvantaged
business enterprise as defined in the Small, Local, and Disadvantaged Business
Enterprise Development and Assistance Act of 2005, effective October 20, 2005 (D.C.
Law 16-32; D.C. Official Code 2-218.01 et seq.):
The Phoenix Cooperative Association is not a certified local, small, or disadvantaged
business enterprise.
(J) Other aspects of the proposed contract that the Chief Procurement Officer considers
significant:
None
(K) A statement indicating whether the proposed contractor is currently debarred from
providing services or goods to the District or federal government, the dates of the
debarment, and the reasons for debarment:
The proposed contractor is not currently debarred from providing services or goods to the
District or federal government. A debarment affidavit is attached.
(L) Where the contract, if executed, will be made available online:
The contract summary will be available at www.dhcd.dc.gov.
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 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
MEMORANDUM
JUNE , 2021
TO: Muriel Bowser, Mayor
y
THRU: Julia H. Wiley
y
General Counsel, Department of Housing and Community
sel, Dep
Development
FROM: Devin Johnson
Assistant General Coun
Counsel, Department of Housing and
Community Development
RE: Proposed District of Columbia, acting by and through the
Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD),
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Loan in the
Amount not to exceed Two Million Fifty Five Thousand Seven
Hundred Fifty Eight and 00/100 Dollars ($2,055,758.00) (the
CDBG Loan or Loan) to fund the eligible construction soft
and hard costs associated with the substantial rehabilitation of the
project located at 505 Jefferson Street, NW in Washington, DC .
________________________________________________________________________
DHCD proposes to enter into the above referenced Loan to the Phoenix Cooperative
Association to be used for construction soft and hard costs related to the substantial
rehabilitation of 14 units of affordable housing.
The Loan will be funded with CDBG monies in accordance with the requirements of the
CDBG statutes and regulations. Restrictive covenants will be placed on the Property and
will require that seven (7) units remain affordable at 30% of MFI, five (5) units remain
affordable at 50% of MFI and two (2) units remain affordable at 80% MFI for a period
of not less than forty-two (42) years.
The Loan Agreement has been prepared by the Office of the General Counsel for DHCD
and is certified to be legally sufficient in accordance with all applicable federal and
District of Columbia laws. If you have any specific questions regarding this Loan
transaction, please contact Devin Johnson at (202) 442-7291.
Attachments.
cc: Mary R. (Polly) Donaldson, Director, DHCD
Erin Wilson, Development Finance Supervisor, DFD, DHCD
Andrea Wise, DFD, DHCD
 Initial File #: A00005713392
Entity Type: Coop
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
CORPORATIONS DIVISION
CERTIFICATE
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that all applicable provisions of the District of Columbia Business
Organizations Code (Title 29) have been complied with and accordingly, this CERTIFICATE OF
GOOD STANDING is hereby issued to
Phoenix Cooperative Association
WE FURTHER CERTIFY that the domestic entity is formed under the law of the District on
05/31/2017 ; that all fees, and penalties owed to the District for entity filings collected through the
Mayor have been paid and Payment is reflected in the records of the Mayor; The entity's most
recent biennial report required by 29-102.11 has been delivered for filing to the Mayor; and the
entity has not been dissolved. This office does not have any information about the entitys
business practices and financial standing and this certificate shall not be construed as the entitys
endorsement.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of this office to
be affixed as of 5/20/2021 3:12 PM
Business and Professional Licensing Administration
Tracking #: 64PvnNic
 Government of the District of Columbia
Office of the Chief Financial Officer 1101 4th Street, SW
Office of Tax and Revenue Washington, DC 20024
Date of Notice: May 20, 2021 Notice Number: L0005625599
PHOENIX COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION FEIN: **-***4950
8455 COLESVILLE RD STE 1080 Case ID: 831007
SILVER SPRING MD 20910-3319
CERTIFICATE OF CLEAN HANDS
As reported in the Clean
As Cle
Clea Hands system, the above referenced individual/entity has no outstanding
C
iability
ility with the Di
liability District oof Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue or the Department of Employment
vices.
ices. As of the date above,
Services. abov the individual/entity has complied with DC Code 47-2862, therefore
ertificate of Clean Hand
this Certificate Hands is issued.
TITLE
TLE 47. TAXATION, LLICENSING, PERMITS, ASSESSMENTS, AND FEES
CHAPTER 28 GENERAL LICENSE
CHAP
SUBCHAPTER HANDS BEFORE RECEIVING A LICENSE OR PERMIT
PTER II. CLEAN HAN
HAND
CODE 47-2862 (2006)
D.C. CO
47-2862 PROHIBITION AGAINST ISSUANCE OF LICENSE OR PERMIT
ROHIBITION AGAINS
AGAIN
Authorized By Marc Aronin
Chief, Collection Division
To validate this certificate, please visit MyTax.DC.gov. On the MyTax DC homepage, click the
Validate a Certificate of Clean Hands hyperlink under the Clean Hands section.
1101 4th Street SW, Suite W270, Washington, DC 20024/Phone: (202) 724-5045/MyTax.DC.gov
 AFFIDAVIT
SIGNED AFFIDAVIT ATTACHED
|, __James Washington hereby attest that all members of the
team, who are listed below, are not listed in the List of Parties Excluded from Federal
Procurement or Non-Procurement Programs.
DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Owner: Phoenix Cooperative Association
Consultant (s): Redevelopment Housing Advisors
Management Agent: Delwin Realty LLC
Attorney: Neighborhood Legal Services Program (NLSP)
Engineer(s): Included with Architect
Architect(s): Stoiber + Associates
Other(s):
| further attest that no principal, major stockholder, officer, or director of the team is
debarred from participating a federal procurement or non-procurement program.
Signature ofpoole /
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 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
PROFILE SUMMARY
(CONTRACTs TO PURCHASE, SELL, ACQUIRE, TRANSFER, LEASE OF REAL
PROPERTY/ EXCLUSIVE RIGHT AGREEMENTs/LOANs & GRANTs OVER $1M/INTRA-
DISTRICTs)
Contracting Agency: Dept. Housing and Community Development Agency Code:
Using Agency: Dept. Housing and Community Development Agency Code:
Loan/Grant/Lease Sub-recipient Name: Phoenix Cooperative Association
Should the D.C. Council have any questions regarding this loan/grant/lease, please contact:
Andrea Wise (202) 442-4159
Project Managers Telephone Number
TYPE OF DOCUMENT SUBMITTED
1. Loan/Grant/Lease Modification 4. Unwritten or Informal Contract
2. Exercise of Grant Option Year (E. O.) 5. Lease of Real Property
3. Loan/Grant/Lease Agreement for: 6. Other:
Phoenix Cooperative Association
LOAN/GRANT TYPE
1. Grant 4. Cost Reimbursement
2. Loan Price $2,055,758 5. Time and Material
3. Task Order 6. Advance Payment
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 GRANT/LOAN/LEASE INFORMATION
Grant/Loan/Lease No. : _DHCD Amount: $2,055,758 (CDBG)
Interest Rate: 0%
Does this Grant/Loan Amount exceed $1 million: Yes No
If yes, please attach a copy of the DC Council approval and provide the following information:
Date received: Date approved:
LEASE INFORMATION
Lease No.: Total Cost
Location: Annual Cost
Sq. Ft. Leased: Cost Per Sq. Ft.
Total Bldg. Sq. Ft.: % Sq. Ft. Leased By D.C.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF GRANT/LOAN/LEASE
SOURCE OF FUNDING
1. Appropriated 4. Intra-District
2. Capital 5. Inter-Jurisdictional
3. Grant ( ) 6. Other: CDBG
If procurement action is funded by grant or other non-capital or non-appropriated funds, will the
District need to expend some portion of its funds prior to receiving funds from the grantor or
other funding source?
Yes No N/A
If Yes, indicate the amount the District will need to expend and the percentage this amount
represents of the total funds required to support the effort. District Funds $
% .
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 CRITICAL ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH GRANT/LOAN ACTION
1. Is this Grant/Loan one of multiple (more than one) Grants/Loans for similar goods, services, etc.,
awarded by the Agency to this subrecipient, or related entity, within the last twelve (12) months?
Yes No
2. Have reserved funds been obligated for payment? (If Yes, ensure documentation is included in
Grant/Loan File).
Yes No
3. Is the File complete? (If Yes, please attach pertinent documentation).
Yes No
4. Is the subrecipient a successor to or affiliated with another individual or business that has
Grant/Loan with the Agency?
Yes No
If Yes, name of Predecessor/Affiliate:
5. Is a former District employee an owner, officer, or affiliate of the subrecipient?
Yes No
If Yes, Name and Affiliation:
Please discuss any other critical issues such as time constraints; health and safety issues; or
financial/revenue production issues that should be known.
FUTURE INFORMATION/DOCUMENTATION TO BE SUBMITTED TO AUTHORITY
IF Grant/Loan IS AWARDED
1. Award Date 4. Claims By/Against Grant/Loan
2. Expiration Date 5. Certified Completion Date
3. Amendments 6. Final Payment Date
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 CERTIFICATIONS
I certify that this proposed loan between the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
and The Phoenix Cooperative Association in the amount of $2,055,758 from the Departments Community
Development Block Grant will finance certain eligible construction soft and hard costs associated with 14
affordable housing units located at 505 Jefferson Street, NW, in Ward 4 and is in compliance with the
applicable Federal and District of Columbia Regulations and DHCDs policies and procedures.
6/18/21
Mary R. (Polly) Donaldson Date
Director, DHCD
6/17/2021
Tsega Bekele Date
Chief of Staff, DHCD
I have reviewed this Grant/Loan/Lease action and have determined that it is within the Districts
Financial Plan and Budget for FY 2021 and that funds are available to support the action.
Bethany Spooner Digitally signed by Bethany Spooner
Date: 2021.06.21 08:08:50 -04'00'
Beth Spooner Date
Agency Fiscal Officer, DHCD