District of ColumbiaMayor could extend Dupont Underground and Anacostia Boathouse leases
The mayor would be allowed to extend existing leases for Dupont Underground through 2042 and Anacostia Boathouse through 2047.
What it does
The mayor could extend the current tenant’s lease at Dupont Underground from its scheduled end on November 18, 2029, through November 18, 2042.
The mayor could extend the current tenant’s lease at Anacostia Boathouse from its scheduled end on June 7, 2030, through June 7, 2047.
Argument forLonger leases could help the two current tenants plan activities and property upkeep with more certainty about staying at their sites.
Argument againstLonger leases could limit the District’s flexibility to choose other tenants or uses for these properties for more years.
More detail
The mayor would be allowed to amend the current Dupont Underground lease to extend its term. The lease covers underground space beneath Dupont Circle and related tunnels, ramps, and access areas leased to DCenter Inc., doing business as Arts Coalition for Dupont Underground. The extension would require the mayor to amend the existing lease. The authority would take effect after mayoral approval or a Council veto override, a 30-day congressional review period, and publication in the District of Columbia Register.
The mayor would be allowed to amend the current Anacostia Boathouse lease to extend its term. The lease covers the Anacostia Boathouse site at 1900 M Street, S.E., leased to the Anacostia Community Boathouse Association, Inc. The extension would require the mayor to amend the existing lease. The authority would take effect after mayoral approval or a Council veto override, a 30-day congressional review period, and publication in the District of Columbia Register.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
- 2026
- Nov 13Public Hearing on B26-0861
History
- 2026
- Oct 23Notice of Public Hearing Published in the District of Columbia RegisterLatest
- Oct 23Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0861 Published in the District of Columbia Register
- Oct 20Notice of Public Hearing filed in the Office of Secretary by Human ServicesMinor
- Oct 20Referred to Committee on Human ServicesMinor
- Oct 15B26-0861 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the SecretaryIntroduced
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