District of ColumbiaDC Council authorized Community of Hope contract payments up to $2,172,341.30
The DC Council approved three Community of Hope contract changes and authorized up to $2,172,341.30 in payments under an emergency act limited to 90 days.
What it does
The DC Council approved three Community of Hope contract changes despite procurement law requirements and authorized up to $2,172,341.30 in payments for goods and services. The emergency act lasted no more than 90 days.
Argument forThe approval could help DC pay Community of Hope for goods and services already provided or still due under the contract.
Argument againstAuthorizing up to $2,172,341.30 for this contract could leave DC with less money for other services.
More detail
The DC Council approved three contract changes and authorized payments. The approval covers changes M0015, M0016, and M0017 to contract CW100384 with Community of Hope. Payments for goods and services received or to be received under the contract could total no more than $2,172,341.30. The Council approved the changes despite requirements in a DC procurement law. The emergency act took effect following the Mayor's approval on December 19, 2025, and remained in effect for no longer than 90 days.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jan 2Act A26-0226 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 000045, Expires on Mar 19, 2026Latest
- 2025
- Dec 22Returned from Mayor
- Dec 19Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0226, Expires on Mar 19, 2026Became Law
- Dec 12Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Dec 29, 2025To Governor
- Dec 2Final Reading, CCMinor
- Vote recorded Final Reading, CC. Result: pass.Legislature
- Dec 2Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Human ServicesMinor
- Nov 24B26-0508 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the SecretaryIntroduced
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