Modification Nos. M0014 and M0015 to Contract No. CW100317 with Transitional Housing Corporation dba Housing Up Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

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

Authorizes Modification Nos. M0014 and M0015 to Contract CW100317 with Housing Up under an emergency declaration, and authorizes payments to ensure transitional housing.

Resolution R26-0269, Effective from Dec 02, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 013898

Overview

PR 26-0416 is a resolution before the District of Columbia Council concerning modifications to Contract CW100317 with Transitional Housing Corporation, doing business as Housing Up. The measure is titled “Modification Nos. M0014 and M0015 to Contract No. CW100317 with Transitional Housing Corporation dba Housing Up – Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025.” It is classified as a resolution and is currently retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Human Services.

Purpose and intent

To authorize specific contract modifications (Modification Nos. M0014 and M0015) to the existing contract CW100317 with Housing Up.

To approve these modifications under an emergency declaration, and to authorize related payments.

The objective appears to be ensuring continued delivery of Housing Up’s transitional housing services and timely compensation under the changed terms, in the context of an emergency declaration. The resolution provides a formal Council authorization mechanism for these actions.

Key provisions and changes (as implied by the title)

Authorization of Modification Nos. M0014 and M0015 to Contract CW100317 with Transitional Housing Corporation dba Housing Up.

Approval of the modifications under an emergency declaration framework.

Authority to make and process payments related to these modifications.

Council oversight: the measure is a Council-resolution with consideration by the Committee on Human Services, which has provided comments.

Affected parties

Primary: Transitional Housing Corporation dba Housing Up, as the contract partner.

District government entities involved in procurement and contracting for housing services (the exact agency is not specified in the summary, but would typically include the appropriate District department administering the contract).

The Council and the Committee on Human Services, which oversee and comment on the measure.

Procedural and timeline details

Introduced: November 24, 2025, by Chairman Mendelson (Office of the Secretary).

Legislative action: November 24, 2025 – introduced; December 2, 2025 – retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Human Services.

Status: Retained with comments, indicating continued consideration and potential amendments before final action.

Potential impact

Allows continuation and adjustment of housing-related services provided by Housing Up, with updated terms and authorized payments.

Enables the Council to respond to urgent or emergency needs through expedited approval and funding mechanisms.

The final impact will depend on the specific terms of Modification Nos. M0014 and M0015, including any changes to scope, funding levels, deliverables, reporting requirements, or term length.

If you’d like, I can add a section with hypothetical examples of what contract modifications typically cover (e.g., scope changes, funding adjustments, deliverable milestones) once more detail from the text becomes available.

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