Multiyear Contract Number 41-B-2024 with Rock Solid District Group LLC Approval Resolution of 2025

As introduced, Bill 26-92 would require that all lead service lines in the District on both public and private property be replaced with non-lead lines by December 31, 2030 and prohibit the practice of partial lead service line replacements. Under this bill, the installation of new lead, brass, or galvanized steel service lines would be prohibited. It would also require that owners of private property serviced by a lead service line enroll in the Lead Service Line Replacement Program or replace the lead service line themselves. It prescribe how DC Water is to treat and test properties with service lines of unknown composition and also provide lead service line replacements at District properties at no cost to the property owner. It would establish a high-priority lead service line replacement program to prioritize replacement of lead service lines at child development facilities, multi-unit residential properties, properties that previously underwent a partial lead service line replacement, and homes with emergency service line repairs. DC Water is required to maintain a service line inventory and provide water filtration devices and replacement cartridges to all properties serviced by a service line made of lead or of unknown composition until at least 6 months after the property’s lead service line is replaced. As a condition of a real property sale or transfer, a purchaser must enroll in the Lead Service Line Replacement Program or replace the lead service line. Among other things, it would prescribe certain rights and protections for occupants residing at a property serviced by a lead service line. It would also require that the Department of Energy and Environment engage community-based organizations (“CBO”) to review contractor lead service line replacements and to set deadlines for residents to comply with the requirements of this act. The Mayor is required to issue regulations to implement this act. It amends the Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Support Act of 2004 to remove language establishing the Lead Pipe Replacement Assistance Program.

As introduced, Bill 26-107 would require the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection to establish a program to survey the business ecosystem and create a city-wide strategy for helping District business owners retire and sell to their employees—a process called a worker cooperative conversion.

As introduced, Bill 26-100 would establish a deferred retirement option program to allow retirement-eligible FEMS and MPD members to continue working for up to 3 years while collecting supplemental payments in a separate retirement account.

As introduced, Bill 26-108 would provide universal free school meals and after school snacks to public school, public charter school, and participating private school students in the District of Columbia.

As introduced, Bill 26-111 would establish a program operated by DC Water and the Department of Energy and Environment to require the removal of lead service lines from public property and from all District government buildings and privately owned properties by January 1, 2030. It would require DC Water to create and maintain an inventory of water service lines identifying those that are or could be lead service lines. It provides a tax credit to property owners who voluntarily replace lead service lines from private property through 2026. It establishes a schedule of copayments for lead service line removal program participation and penalties for noncompliance. It requires reporting on program implementation plans and progress; Among other things, it would establish a lead service line job training program at the DC Infrastructure Academy. It would also require union participation in job training program development for adults and youth. It would require employers to pay workers District minimum wage rates when an employee preforms at least two hours of work in the District in one workweek. It would also require paid sick leave for students enrolled in a District-administered paid job training program.

As introduced, Bill 26-104 would establish a “cumulative impact statement” process that must be completed to obtain District permits and other relief for environmentally harmful actions in overburdened communities. It would also establish a “modified cumulative impact statement” to assess District agency plans that impact the siting of significant sources of environmental harm in overburdened communities and it would create accountability to ensure that these processes are enforceable and result in meaningful progress for overburdened communities. It also establishes an environmental justice division at DOEE.

As introduced, Bill 26-110 would establish recruitment incentives and retention payments for certain difficult-to-fill positions. It would require the Mayor to transmit a quarterly report to the Council on hiring and retention rates including the number and value incentive and retention payments provided. It would establish a new Director of Recruitment and Retention within the Office of the City Administrator. It would authorize the Metropolitan Police Department to contract with an entity to execute a campaign to encourage high-school age students to enroll in the cadet corps program. It also authorizes the Department of Corrections to contract with an entity to execute a campaign to encourage high school-age students to pursue a career as a correctional officer. It would also direct the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to establish an internship program for high school-age students.

As introduced Bill 26-50 would reform the Rapid Re-Housing Program to ensure that individuals and families do not pay more than 30% of their income toward rent.

Multiyear Contract Number 41-B-2024 with Rock Solid District Group LLC Approval Resolution of 2025

As introduced, Bill 26-92 would require that all lead service lines in the District on both public and private property be replaced with non-lead lines by December 31, 2030 and prohibit the practice of partial lead service line replacements. Under this bill, the installation of new lead, brass, or galvanized steel service lines would be prohibited. It would also require that owners of private property serviced by a lead service line enroll in the Lead Service Line Replacement Program or replace the lead service line themselves. It prescribe how DC Water is to treat and test properties with service lines of unknown composition and also provide lead service line replacements at District properties at no cost to the property owner. It would establish a high-priority lead service line replacement program to prioritize replacement of lead service lines at child development facilities, multi-unit residential properties, properties that previously underwent a partial lead service line replacement, and homes with emergency service line repairs. DC Water is required to maintain a service line inventory and provide water filtration devices and replacement cartridges to all properties serviced by a service line made of lead or of unknown composition until at least 6 months after the property’s lead service line is replaced. As a condition of a real property sale or transfer, a purchaser must enroll in the Lead Service Line Replacement Program or replace the lead service line. Among other things, it would prescribe certain rights and protections for occupants residing at a property serviced by a lead service line. It would also require that the Department of Energy and Environment engage community-based organizations (“CBO”) to review contractor lead service line replacements and to set deadlines for residents to comply with the requirements of this act. The Mayor is required to issue regulations to implement this act. It amends the Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Support Act of 2004 to remove language establishing the Lead Pipe Replacement Assistance Program.

As introduced, Bill 26-107 would require the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection to establish a program to survey the business ecosystem and create a city-wide strategy for helping District business owners retire and sell to their employees—a process called a worker cooperative conversion.

As introduced, Bill 26-100 would establish a deferred retirement option program to allow retirement-eligible FEMS and MPD members to continue working for up to 3 years while collecting supplemental payments in a separate retirement account.

As introduced, Bill 26-108 would provide universal free school meals and after school snacks to public school, public charter school, and participating private school students in the District of Columbia.

As introduced, Bill 26-111 would establish a program operated by DC Water and the Department of Energy and Environment to require the removal of lead service lines from public property and from all District government buildings and privately owned properties by January 1, 2030. It would require DC Water to create and maintain an inventory of water service lines identifying those that are or could be lead service lines. It provides a tax credit to property owners who voluntarily replace lead service lines from private property through 2026. It establishes a schedule of copayments for lead service line removal program participation and penalties for noncompliance. It requires reporting on program implementation plans and progress; Among other things, it would establish a lead service line job training program at the DC Infrastructure Academy. It would also require union participation in job training program development for adults and youth. It would require employers to pay workers District minimum wage rates when an employee preforms at least two hours of work in the District in one workweek. It would also require paid sick leave for students enrolled in a District-administered paid job training program.

As introduced, Bill 26-104 would establish a “cumulative impact statement” process that must be completed to obtain District permits and other relief for environmentally harmful actions in overburdened communities. It would also establish a “modified cumulative impact statement” to assess District agency plans that impact the siting of significant sources of environmental harm in overburdened communities and it would create accountability to ensure that these processes are enforceable and result in meaningful progress for overburdened communities. It also establishes an environmental justice division at DOEE.

As introduced, Bill 26-110 would establish recruitment incentives and retention payments for certain difficult-to-fill positions. It would require the Mayor to transmit a quarterly report to the Council on hiring and retention rates including the number and value incentive and retention payments provided. It would establish a new Director of Recruitment and Retention within the Office of the City Administrator. It would authorize the Metropolitan Police Department to contract with an entity to execute a campaign to encourage high-school age students to enroll in the cadet corps program. It also authorizes the Department of Corrections to contract with an entity to execute a campaign to encourage high school-age students to pursue a career as a correctional officer. It would also direct the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to establish an internship program for high school-age students.

As introduced Bill 26-50 would reform the Rapid Re-Housing Program to ensure that individuals and families do not pay more than 30% of their income toward rent.