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PR 26-0125

Modification Nos. M0008, M0009, M0010, M0011, M0012, and M0013 to Contract No. CW101231 with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Phil Mendelson

DC approves six contract modifications to Catholic Charities and authorizes emergency funding under an expedited process, bypassing standard review procedures.

Resolution R26-0082, Effective from Apr 01, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 004087
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Bill Summary · PR 26-0125

Legislative bill overview

This resolution approves six contract modifications to DC's existing agreement with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington and authorizes emergency payment funding. The modifications expand or adjust services and terms under contract CW101231, with the resolution declaring an emergency to expedite the approval process.

Why is this important

Catholic Charities provides significant social services in DC, including homeless services, housing assistance, and other welfare programs. Emergency declaration bypasses normal procurement review timelines, meaning funding flows faster but with reduced oversight scrutiny during the legislative process.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of modification details: The bill summary provides no specifics about what services M0008-M0013 actually modify, scope changes, or cost impacts—making public evaluation difficult
  • Emergency declaration justification: No explanation is provided for why an emergency declaration was necessary rather than standard approval procedures
  • Contractor exclusivity: Catholic Charities receives substantial DC funding; the modifications may represent ongoing reliance on a single faith-based provider without apparent competitive bidding discussion

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

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