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B 26-0763

The Omnibus Barry Farm Redevelopment Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2026

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

The bill requires phased recording of street closings and dedications for Barry Farm redevelopment, with specific deadlines tied to DDOT conditions and official orders.

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Bill Summary · B 26-0763

Summary of Bill B 26-0763 (The Omnibus Barry Farm Redevelopment Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2026)

Purpose and Intent

  • This is an emergency amendment to the Omnibus Barry Farm Redevelopment Act of 2022. Its primary purpose is to authorize the recording process for street and alley closings and dedication plats in multiple phases, as the Barry Farm redevelopment work progresses, and to set specific deadlines for recording of those plats.

Key Provisions

  • Title and authority: The act is titled “The Omnibus Barry Farm Redevelopment Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2026” and amends the 2022 redevelopment act on an emergency basis.
  • Phase-based recording of street/alley closings (Section 2(a) and 2(b)):
    • The recording of street and alley closing plats (and the removal of building restriction lines) must occur in multiple phases or subphases.
    • Each phase’s recording is contingent on satisfaction of all conditions set by the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) in the official file for Special Order (S.O.) 17-26688.
    • The Surveyor may record plats for each phase as work is completed and approved by DDOT.
    • Specific Phase 1 timing:
    • Phase 1 plat(s) must be recorded no later than December 2028.
    • Phase 1B timing:
    • Phase 1B plat(s) must be recorded no later than December 2030.
    • Phases 2A and 2B timing:
    • Phase 2A and 2B plat(s) must be recorded no later than December 2034.
  • Phase-based recording of street/alley dedication and designation plats (Section 3(b)(2)):
    • Similar phased recording requirement for dedication and designation plats, as identified in S.O. 17-26689.
    • Specific timing:
    • Phase 1 plats dedicated/recorded by December 31, 2028.
    • Phase 1B plats dedicated/recorded by December 31, 2026.
    • Phases 2A and 2B plats dedicated/recorded by December 31, 2034.
  • Fiscal impact statement (Section 3): The Council adopts the Budget Director’s fiscal impact statement for transparency and statutory compliance.
  • Effective date and duration (Section 4):
    • The act takes effect after mayoral approval (or after Council overrides a mayoral veto).
    • It is an emergency act and remains in effect for no longer than 90 days, per DC Home Rule Act provisions on emergency acts.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Directly affects:
    • The Surveyor (recording plats for street/alleys and dedications).
    • The District Department of Transportation (DDOT), which must approve conditions in the official files for each phase prior to plat recording.
    • The redevelopment administration and entities involved in Barry Farm redevelopment, who rely on phased plat recordings to advance construction, land dedications, and realignments.
  • Beneficiaries:
    • The District's planning and regulatory process beneficiaries seeking orderly, time-bound phased development and recordation.
    • Potential property developers, residents, and stakeholders in the Barry Farm redevelopment who rely on clear timelines for land use changes and infrastructure adjustments.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • Emergency act: Short-term measure with a 90-day effective period, pending mayoral approval and potential Council action if vetoed.
  • Phased approach: Establishes concrete deadlines for when each phase’s closing and dedication plats must be recorded, enabling parallel progress of the redevelopment project while ensuring DDOT oversight and condition satisfaction.
  • Contingency management: Requires satisfaction of all DDOT conditions in the official file before recording for each phase/subphase.
  • Compliance references: Ties to S.O. 17-26688 (closings) and S.O. 17-26689 (dedications) as the governing official orders for phase-specific actions.

Note on Structure and Record

  • The act cites existing provisions from the Omnibus Barry Farm Redevelopment Act of 2022 and supplements them with phased recording deadlines and contingency conditions to streamline administration and accountability during redevelopment.

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

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