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B 26-0237

4111 Kansas Avenue NW Timeline Extension and Tax Forgiveness Act of 2025

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Janeese Lewis George

Extends deadlines and provides targeted tax forgiveness for the 4111 Kansas Ave NW project, easing timelines for the developer and potentially reducing local tax revenue.

Re-Referred to Committee of the Whole
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Bill Summary · B 26-0237

Summary: Bill B 26-0237 — 4111 Kansas Avenue NW Timeline Extension and Tax Forgiveness Act of 2025

Overview

  • Bill Number: B 26-0237
  • Title: 4111 Kansas Avenue NW Timeline Extension and Tax Forgiveness Act of 2025
  • Status: Public Hearing on B26-0237
  • Introduced: May 1, 2025
  • Classification: bill
  • Sponsor(s): Janeese Lewis George (primary)

Legislative Context

  • Committee Assignment: Referred to the Committee on Business and Economic Development (May 6, 2025)
  • Legislative Actions:
    • May 1, 2025 — Introduced by Councilmember Lewis George
    • May 9, 2025 — Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0237 published in the District of Columbia Register
    • May 6, 2025 — Referred to Committee on Business and Economic Development
    • Oct 29, 2025 — Notice of Public Hearing filed in the Office of Secretary by the Department of Business and Economic Development
    • Oct 31, 2025 — Notice of Public Hearing published in the District of Columbia Register
    • Nov 19, 2025 — Public Hearing on B26-0237
  • Sponsorship Notes: Primary sponsor Janeese Lewis George; additional sponsor(s) not listed beyond “Lewis George, Janeese (primary).”

Purpose and Intent (as Indicated by Title)

  • The bill’s title indicates two main objectives:
    1. Timeline Extension related to the property or project located at 4111 Kansas Avenue NW.
    2. Tax Forgiveness related to the same property or project.
  • Because the actual legislative text is not provided in the materials, the precise scope (which deadlines are extended, under what conditions, and which taxes are forgiven) is not specified here. The title signals targeted relief for a specific DC property/project, likely intended to accelerate development or stabilization of that site.

Key Provisions (Based on Title; Text Not Provided)

  • Potential elements (to be confirmed in the bill text):
    • Extension of development/approval deadlines or milestones for the project at 4111 Kansas Avenue NW.
    • Temporary or targeted tax forgiveness or relief tied to the project (e.g., property taxes, tax increment financing, or other local assessments).
    • Conditions or sunset provisions outlining eligibility, duration of extension/forgiveness, and reporting requirements.
    • Administrative or regulatory procedures for implementing the extension and forgiveness (e.g., coordination with the Department of Business and Economic Development and possibly other DC agencies).

Note: The concrete provisions, eligibility criteria, dollar amounts, and duration would be detailed in the bill text. The summary above reflects the bill’s stated title and publicly available actions.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Primary Affected Party: The entity responsible for the project at 4111 Kansas Avenue NW (likely the developer or property owner).
  • Broader Impacts: Potential effects on DC fiscal revenues (from tax forgiveness), neighborhood development dynamics, and timelines for project completion. Actual fiscal impact, beneficiaries, and policy outcomes depend on the specific provisions enacted.

Timelines and Process

  • Public hearing held on November 19, 2025, indicating active consideration and the opportunity for testimony.
  • Public notices were published prior to the hearing (October 2025), with the formal “Notice of Intent to Act” published in May 2025.
  • Next steps typically include committee action, potential amendments, and a full Council vote if the bill advances.

Questions to Watch (pending text)

  • Which taxes are eligible for forgiveness, and for how long?
  • What specific deadlines are extended (e.g., construction milestones, occupancy, repayment terms)?
  • What are the eligibility criteria and reporting requirements?
  • Are there caps, sunset provisions, or budgetary safeguards?
  • How would the measure affect surrounding stakeholders and DC's budget?

How to Learn More / participate

  • Check the District of Columbia Register for the final text and any amendments.
  • Attend or review records from the Public Hearing held on Nov 19, 2025.
  • Monitor the Council Committee on Business and Economic Development for any proposed amendments or a committee vote.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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