PR26-0496

Soul of the City Business Improvement District Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026

Complete·1/6/26

Declares an emergency to allow the Soul of the City Business Improvement District to operate in Ward 8.

The Soul of the City Business Improvement District Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026 aims to address a critical period of neighborhood transition in Ward 8. The resolution declares an emergency to allow the BID to submit required materials to the Office of Tax and Revenue in time for the issuance of tax bills in March 2026. Without this action, the BID would be unable to operate, collect assessments, or provide services until tax bills are issued, creating a prolonged gap between designation and functionality.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Final Reading

12 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Jan 16

Council

Resolution R26-0302, Effective from Jan 06, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 000462

Jan 6

Council

Retained by the Council

Jan 6

Council

Final Reading