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Calendar No. 709 

108TH CONGRESS REPORT " ! SENATE 2d Session 108–354 

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 2005 

SEPTEMBER 21, 2004.—Ordered to be printed 

Mr. DEWINE, from the Committee on Appropriations, 

submitted the following 

R E P O R T 

[To accompany S. 2826] 

The Committee on Appropriations reports the bill (S. 2826) making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia 

and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said District for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, 

and for other purposes, reports favorably thereon and recommends 

that the bill do pass. 
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C O N T E N T S 

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Summary of Bill ....................................................................................................... 3 

General Statement ................................................................................................... 4 

Federal Funds .......................................................................................................... 5 

Federal Grants ......................................................................................................... 23 

Summary of Estimates and Recommendations for District of Columbia 

Funds .................................................................................................................... 24 

District of Columbia Funds: 

Operating Expenses: 

Governmental Direction and Support ...................................................... 24 

Economic Development and Regulation .................................................. 30 

Public Safety and Justice ......................................................................... 34 

Public Education System .......................................................................... 38 

Human Support Services .......................................................................... 41 

Public Works .............................................................................................. 45 

Financing and Other Uses: 

Workforce Investments ...................................................................... 50 

Cash Reserve ...................................................................................... 50 

Repayment of Loans and Interest ..................................................... 50 

Payment of Interest on Short-Term Borrowing ............................... 50 

Wilson Building .................................................................................. 50 

Certificates of Participation .............................................................. 50 

Settlements and Judgements ............................................................ 50 

Emergency Planning and Security Cost ........................................... 50 

Emergency and Contingency Reserve Funds ................................... 51 

Non-Departmental ............................................................................. 51 

Pay-As-You-Go-Capital ...................................................................... 51 

Enterprise funds: 

Water and Sewer Authority .............................................................. 54 

Washington Aqueduct ........................................................................ 54 

Stormwater Permit Compliance ........................................................ 54 

District of Columbia Lottery and Charitable Games Control 

Board ............................................................................................... 54 

Sports and Entertainment Commission ........................................... 54 

District of Columbia Retirement Board ........................................... 55 

Washington Convention Center Authority ....................................... 55 

National Capital Revitalization Corporation ................................... 55 

Capital Outlay .......................................................................................................... 56 

General Provisions ................................................................................................... 61 

Compliance With Paragraph 7, Rule XVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate .......................................................................................................................... 63 

Compliance With Paragraph 7(c), Rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the 

Senate ................................................................................................................... 63 

Compliance With Paragraph 12, Rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the 

Senate ................................................................................................................... 64 

Budgetary Impact of Bill ......................................................................................... 64 
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SUMMARY OF BILL 

The following discussion of the bill includes general information 

on initiatives and concerns of the Committee and an analysis of the 

total resources estimated to be available to the District of Columbia 

in the coming fiscal year. 

FEDERAL FUNDS

The Committee considered requests from the President for Federal funds totaling $560,000,000 in budget authority for the District of Columbia appropriation. The Committee recommendation is 

appropriated as follows: (1) $21,200,000 for D.C. resident tuition 

support; (2) $195,010,000 for the District of Columbia Courts; (3) 

$34,500,000 for Defender Services in the District of Columbia 

Courts; (4) $182,490,000 for the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia; (5) $15,000,000 for 

security costs related to the presence of the Federal Government in 

the District of Columbia; (6) $5,000,000 for transportation assistance; (7) $10,000,000 for the combined sewer overflow; (8) 

$32,500,000 for security, economic development, education and 

health projects; (9) $3,000,000 for support of the Anacostia Waterfront Initiative; (10) $7,000,000 for a Unified Communications Center; (11) $40,000,000 for D.C. school improvement; (12) $5,000,000 

for foster care improvements; and (13) $8,000,000 for a new bioterrorism and forensics laboratory. The Senate bill includes a recommendation of $8,243,789,000 for the local budget. 

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FUNDS

The Committee recommends a total of $8,243,789,000 in Distrct 

of Columbia funds for fiscal year 2005, consisting of $7,146,863,000 

in operating expenses and $1,096,926,000 in capital outlay funds. 

This is the same level of funding requested by the District of Columbia. 

TOTAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE

Based on recommendations in the bill, a total of $8,362,689,000 

and 33,869 full-time equivalent positions will be available to the 

District government during the fiscal year 2005. Included in this 

figure are appropriations from local funds, Federal grants, Federal 

payments, and private and other funds. The financing of the appropriations from District funds are generated from revenues from 

various local taxes, fees, charges, and other collections received by 

the District government. 
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GENERAL STATEMENT 

The Committee funding in this bill focuses on three key priorities 

for the District of Columbia. These include: (1) enhancing educational opportunities for inner-city students; (2) reducing and preventing crime in the District; and (3) increasing security in the Nation’s Capital. 

Enhancing Educational Opportunities for Low-income Children 

The Committee recommends $40,000,000 to promote inner-city 

educational opportunities for primary and secondary school students. The Committee’s plan is comprised of three interrelated 

components: investing in excellence in traditional public schools; 

expanding choice through high quality charter schools; and offering 

opportunity scholarships for low-income students to attend private 

schools. 

Reducing and Preventing Crime in the District 

The Committee has provided an increase of $18,049,000 over the 

President’s budget request for the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency [CSOSA]. This Agency, funded entirely through a 

Federal appropriation, provides pretrial services, adult probation, 

parole services, and adult offender supervision. These additional resources will allow CSOSA to continue to enhance its supervision of 

high-risk sex offenders, offenders with mental health problems, and 

domestic violence offenders. The caseload ratio for sex offenders 

has been reduced from 36:1 to 25:1; offenders with mental health 

problems from 47:1 to 25:1; and for domestic violence offenders 

from 42:1 to 25:1. The additional resources will also expand the 

Agency’s use of GPS-based electronic monitoring equipment to ensure that offenders are not near locations such as schools or specific residences. 

Increasing Safety and Security in the Nation’s Capital 

The Committee recognizes that because the District of Columbia 

is the seat of the Federal Government and a symbol of our democracy, it faces increased risks of terrorist attacks. Therefore, the 

Committee has included $7,000,000 to support the completion of a 

Unified Communications Center [UCC] which will be the center for 

coordinated multi-agency responses in the event of regional and national emergencies. The UCC will house ‘‘command and control’’ 

functions in a facility designed to withstand natural disasters and 

terrorist attacks. The Committee is also continuing to provide 

$15,000,000 to reimburse the District for increased police, fire, and 

emergency personnel costs associated with the presence of the Federal Government. 
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Financial Condition of the District of Columbia 

The Committee commends the Mayor, the City Council, and the 

Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia in improving its 

bond rating from the junk bond status of the mid-1990’s to investment grade status since February 2001. The Committee notes that 

in recent months, Wall Street bond rating agencies upgraded the 

city’s rating to A. This is particularly noteworthy, given that many 

other cities are now experiencing downgrading of their bond ratings. This accomplishment is due in large part to three factors: (1) 

consistent trends of increased financial reserves, (2) stringent 

budget monitoring and controls in the 2 fiscal years following elimination of the control board, and (3) growth in taxable assessed values. 

Despite the city’s improved fiscal discipline, the Committee recognizes that the District is facing a fundamental fiscal imbalance 

between its revenues and its expenditures. This imbalance is estimated to be between $470,000,000 to $1,100,000,000 annually and, 

according to the Government Accountability Office [GAO], some 

reasons for this imbalance are the high cost of providing services 

in the city, as well as the city’s inability to tax significant amounts 

of real estate which is Federal property. GAO notes that the city 

also faces financial management challenges, poor training and inadequate internal control systems that exacerbate the structural 

imbalance. According to GAO, the imbalance is ‘‘largely beyond 

District officials’ direct control.’’ As the city uses its limited resources to provide basic services for its residents, it continues to 

defer investments in its infrastructure: roads, bridges, school buildings, etc. 

Local Budget Autonomy 

The Committee notes that the Senate has passed a bill providing 

local budget autonomy to the District of Columbia. This legislation, 

if enacted, would decouple the local budget process from the Federal appropriations process. The city’s approximately 

$5,000,000,000 local budget would no longer be delayed if and 

when the District of Columbia’s appropriation bill is not signed into 

law before the end of the fiscal year. The Committee notes that although the Senate has passed this measure, no companion legislation has passed the House of Representatives. 

FEDERAL FUNDS 

A total of $560,000,000 in Federal funds are estimated to be 

available to the District government, the District of Columbia 

Courts, the District of Columbia Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, and other D.C. entities. A total of $560,000 in 

Federal funds will be received by the District government from the 

various Federal grant programs. In addition, the District of Columbia receives Federal reimbursements from such programs as Medicaid and Medicare. 

The following table summarizes the various Federal funds estimated to be available to the District government during fiscal year 

2005: 
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FEDERAL FUNDS 

Item 2005 estimate 

Federal payment for resident tuition support ................................................................................................. $21,200,000 

Federal Payment for Emergency Planning and Security Costs in the District of Columbia .......................... 15,000,000 

Federal Payment to the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia ................................................. 32,500,000 

Federal payment to the District of Columbia Courts ...................................................................................... 195,010,000 

Defender Services in the District of Columbia Courts .................................................................................... 34,500,000 

Federal payment to the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia ...... 182,490,000 

Federal Payment to the Department of Transportation ................................................................................... 5,000,000 

Federal Payment for Anacostia Waterfront Initiative ...................................................................................... 3,000,000 

Federal Payment to D.C. for the Unified Communications Center ................................................................. 7,000,000 

Federal Payment for the Combined Sewer Overflow ....................................................................................... 10,000,000 

Federal Payment for D.C. School Improvement ............................................................................................... 40,000,000 

Federal Payment for D.C. Foster Care Improvement ....................................................................................... 5,000,000 

Federal Payment for Bioterrorism and Forensics Lab ..................................................................................... 8,000,000 

Total, Federal funds in bill ................................................................................................................ 560,000,000 

Federal Grants .................................................................................................................................................. 1,859,763,000 

Total, Federal funds ........................................................................................................................... 2,419,763,000 

FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA RESIDENT TUITION

SUPPORT

The Committee recommends $21,200,000 in Federal funds for the 

District of Columbia Tuition Assistance Program, an increase of 

$4,500,000 over the fiscal year 2004 enacted level and the President’s budget request. On November 12, 1999, Public Law 106–98, 

the District of Columbia College Access Act of 1999, was signed 

into law. The Act established the Tuition Assistance Program, a 

grant program under the direction of the Mayor of the District of 

Columbia, in consultation with the Secretary of Education. 

The Committee provides the authorized level of $17,000,000 for 

a Federal payment for the Tuition Assistance Grant program 

[TAG]. In addition, $4,200,000 is provided specifically for school 

year 2005–2006 enrollment. The Committee understands that the 

District has more than $9,000,000 in previously appropriated funds 

that remain unobligated and are available for use. A program level 

of at least $30,200,000 is available to support this program next 

year. The Committee directs the District to use reserve funds to 

fully fund TAG in fiscal year 2005. The Committee further directs 

the District to work with its Senate and House authorizing and appropriations Committees to develop a plan involving Federal/nonFederal cost sharing for TAG for future fiscal years. 

Under the Act, grants are awarded to District residents for undergraduate education within 3 years of graduation or getting a 

graduate equivalent degree. The applicant must be a District resident for 12 consecutive months before the academic year of the 

award. Grants pay the difference between in-State and out-of-State 

tuition at public universities, with a cap of $10,000 per student per 

school year, and a total cap of $50,000. Grants may also be used 

for tuition at private colleges in the metropolitan area and at any 

private historically black college or university, with a cap of $2,500 

per student per year, and a total cap of $12,500. In addition, the 

District of Columbia College Access Improvement Act of 2001 (Public Law 107–157) expanded the Tuition Assistance Program to indi-
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viduals who enroll in an institution of higher education more than 

3 years after graduating from a secondary school and to individuals 

who attend private, historically black colleges and universities nationwide. 

The Committee is providing an additional $4,500,000 above the 

President’s budget request in order to meet the increased demand 

for tuition assistance. Every year since the inception of the tuition 

assistance grant program, the Federal Government has provided 

sufficient funds to allow all eligible participants to attend out-ofState colleges and universities at the in-State tuition rate. The 

Committee is pleased to note that 55 percent of all participants are 

the first members of their families to attend college and that 75 

percent of students surveyed at one of the largest schools in the 

city said that the program influenced their decision to pursue postsecondary education. Clearly, the program is working well and 

more and more District students are gaining the opportunity to attend colleges and universities of their choice. 

FEDERAL PAYMENT TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COURTS

The Committee recommends $195,010,000 for the D.C. Courts. 

This is $28,835,000 more than the fiscal year 2004 enacted level 

and $33,059,000 below the President’s budget request. As part of 

the District of Columbia Revitalization Act of 1997, the Federal 

Government began to finance the D.C. Courts. This includes funding for the operations of the D.C. Court of Appeals, Superior Court, 

and the Court System. By law, the annual budget includes estimates of the expenditures for the operations of the Courts prepared 

by the Joint Committee on Judicial Administration and the President’s recommendation for funding the Courts’ operations. 

Court Operations 

The Committee recommends $134,599,000 for the Courts’ oper- ations, an increase of $2,431,000 over the fiscal year 2004 enacted 

level and the same as the President’s request. 

Court Capital Expenditures 

The Committee recommends $60,211,000 for capital improve- ments, a total of $33,259,000 below the President’s budget request. 

The increased funds for capital expenditures will allow the 

Courts to continue to renovate, improve, and expand court facilities. The Committee recognizes that the relocation of the Court of 

Appeals from its existing location in the Moultrie Courthouse to 

the Old Courthouse at 451 Indiana Avenue is a critical step towards meeting the space needs of the D.C. Court of Appeals and 

providing critical additional space for Superior Court operations, 

including the newly formed Family Court in the Moultrie Building. 

The Committee understands that the readaptation of the Old 

Courthouse for modern day use as a functional courthouse includes 

the restoration of this national historic landmark, expansion of the 

courthouse, and construction of an underground parking garage 

west of the historic building. The President requested funds necessary to complete the renovation of the Old Courthouse, but the 

Committee is only providing sufficient funds to meet the expenditure requirements for fiscal year 2005. 
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This increase will also enable the Courts to continue implementation of the Integrated Justice Information System [IJIS] and 

allow the Courts to upgrade fire and security alarm systems. 

Transfer Authority 

The Committee authorizes the Courts to transfer up to $1,000,000 of the operations funds provided in the Federal Payment to the D.C. Courts among the accounts within the Federal 

Payment to the District of Columbia Courts appropriation. This 

flexibility will be especially important in implementing Family 

Court reforms. The Committee authorizes the Courts to transfer up 

to 4 percent of the capital funds provided. This flexibility will enable the Courts to prioritize renovations and construction projects. 

Reporting Requirements 

The Courts are directed to submit monthly reports, through the 

General Services Administration, to the Senate and House Committees on Appropriations, within 15 calendar days after the end 

of each month, on the status of obligations by object class and a 

monthly personnel summary by position, full-time equivalent positions, and program/function. The obligation report should show, at 

a minimum, the original operating plan, current operating plan, obligations year to date, percent obligated, planned obligations year 

to date, percentage deviation from plan year to date, projected total 

obligations end of year, and projected surplus/deficit. 

In addition, the obligation report shall: (1) under the Defender 

Services Spending Plan, include a breakdown of expenditures for 

the Counsel for Child Abuse and Neglect Program and the program 

of representation of indigents in criminal cases under the Criminal 

Justice Act; (2) include a monthly breakdown of expenditures for 

the D.C. Courts’ capital improvements; and (3) where year-to-date 

obligations exceed or fall below the plan estimates by 1 percent or 

more, include an explanation of why a category is over- or underbudgeted. 

Financial Plan.—The Executive Officer of the District of Columbia Courts shall provide a financial plan of the fiscal year 2005 enacted level for operations and capital improvements of the D.C. 

Courts to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and Senate no later than March 31, 2005. The financial plan shall detail by object class the planned expenditure of the 

Courts’ appropriation, describing any new initiatives or deviation 

from the conference report. The Committee shall provide a joint 

House-Senate letter of approval to the Courts after review of the 

financial plan. The Courts must provide 30 days notice to the Committee in order to deviate from the financial plan after approval of 

such plan by Congress. 

DEFENDER SERVICES IN DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COURTS

The Committee recommends $34,500,000 for attorney programs 

for indigent defendants, child abuse and guardianship cases administered by the D.C. Courts, $7,000,000 below the President’s request and $2,000,000 above the fiscal year 2004 enacted level. This 

amount continues the phase-in of the rate increase for attorneys 

and investigators initiated in fiscal year 2002. 
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FEDERAL PAYMENT TO THE COURT SERVICES AND OFFENDER

SUPERVISION AGENCY FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

The Committee recommends $182,490,000 for the Court Services 

and Offender Supervision Agency [CSOSA]. This recommendation 

is $5,000,000 below the President’s budget request and $18,049,000 

more than the fiscal year 2004 enacted level. 

The District of Columbia Revitalization Act of 1997 established 

CSOSA, assuming the functions of the District’s pretrial services, 

adult probation, parole, and adult offender supervision functions. 

The mission of CSOSA for the District of Columbia is to increase 

public safety, prevent crime, reduce recidivism, and support the 

fair administration of justice in close collaboration with the community. 

The Revitalization Act relieved the District of Columbia of ‘‘statelevel’’ financial responsibilities and restructured a number of criminal justice functions, including pretrial services, parole, and adult 

probation. Following passage of the Revitalization Act, under the 

direction of a Trustee appointed by the U.S. Attorney General, 

three separate and disparately functioning entities of the District 

of Columbia government were reorganized into one Federal agency. 

CSOSA assumed its probation function from the D.C. Superior 

Court and its parole function from the D.C. Board of Parole. The 

Revitalization Act transferred the parole supervision functions to 

CSOSA and the parole decision-making functions to the U.S. Parole 

Commission [USPC]. On August 5, 1998, the parole determination 

function was transferred to the USPC, and on August 4, 2000, the 

USPC assumed responsibility for parole revocation and modification with respect to felons. The CSOSA appropriation is comprised 

of three components: The Community Supervision Program [CSP], 

the District of Columbia Pretrial Services Agency [PSA], and the 

Public Defender Service [PDS] for the District of Columbia. PDS is 

a federally funded independent D.C. agency responsible for the defense of indigent individuals and receives funding by transfer from 

the CSOSA appropriation. The CSP is responsible for supervision 

of offenders (either on probation or parole), and the PSA is responsible for supervising pretrial defendants. 

The Committee understands that the majority of the additional 

funds it is providing will be used to increase the capacity of residential substance abuse treatment for offenders at Karrick Hall 

from 21 to 100 participants. These resources will fund the level of 

treatment slots at the fully authorized level. The Committee recognizes that most offenders have serious drug addiction problems and 

must receive treatment in order to lead productive, crime-free lives. 

The Committee is pleased that CSOSA has made such steady 

progress in increasing the drug treatment capacity for offenders. 

The funding provided will also enable CSOSA to enhance its 

community-based and sanctions-based supervision strategy and 

support the fair administration of justice by providing the courts 

and the U.S. Parole Commission with timely, accurate and complete information required in their decision-making process. The 

Committee recommendation also includes transfers to the D.C. Pretrial Services Agency for the D.C. Public Defender Service. 
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The Committee has set aside $1,100,000 of the funds provided to 

continue the initiative begun in fiscal year 2004 to lower caseload 

ratios for special population offenders. The fiscal year 2004 initiative intended to lower caseload ratios to 25:1 for the Sex Offenders, 

Mental Health and Domestic Violence offenders within the special 

supervision category. The funds which the Committee is setting 

aside will allow CSOSA to continue these efforts which will enhance community safety. The Committee is also setting aside 

$200,000 of the funding for CSOSA to expand offender monitoring 

through the use of global positioning system [GPS] monitoring. 

These funds will allow CSOSA to supervise 200 offenders through 

GPS monitoring. 

FEDERAL PAYMENT TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR SECURITY

COSTS RELATED TO THE PRESENCE OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

The Committee is aware that the District police, fire, and emergency personnel have had to provide security for a number of 

events due to the fact that the District of Columbia is the seat of 

the Federal Government and headquarters of many international 

organizations. Recently, the need for the District of Columbia to 

provide security has increased, thereby increasing over-time costs 

for personnel and diverting police from neighborhood patrols. The 

President has supported reimbursing the District for these costs. 

The Committee recommends $15,000,000 for this purpose which is 

the same as the President’s request and $4,065,000 above the fiscal 

year 2004 level. 

The Committee is disappointed that the President’s budget request did not include funds for security costs associated with the 

January 2005 Presidential Inauguration. In fiscal year 2001, the 

President requested $6,000,000 to pay for police overtime and other 

security measures associated with the inaugural events. The Committee notes that because this is the first inauguration since September 11, 2001, even tighter security measures and increased police staff will be necessary. Unfortunately, because of budget constraints, the Committee is only providing $15,000,000 for all events 

in the District that require increased security. The Committee recommends that the Department of Homeland Security reimburse 

the District for security costs associated with the inauguration. 

FEDERAL PAYMENT TO THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF THE

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

For a Federal payment to the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia, $32,500,000 for education, security, economic development, and health initiatives in the District of Columbia. The 

Committee intends to continue to provide a portion of these funds 

to Children’s National Medical Center for a new pediatric intensive 

care unit and neonatal intensive care unit. 

FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR THE ANACOSTIA WATERFRONT INITIATIVE IN

THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

The Committee recommends $3,000,000 to continue to implement 

the Anacostia Waterfront Initiative, which is $1,971,000 below the 

fiscal year 2004 enacted level and the same as the President’s 
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budget request. These funds will support the construction of a 

multi-use hiker and biker trail system along both sides of the Anacostia River in the District of Columbia. This recreational amenity 

and transportation alternative will help connect neighborhoods and 

transform the Anacostia River into a great civic center for the city. 

The Committee understands that the 20-mile interconnected trail 

network will provide pedestrian and bicycle-friendly access to the 

shores of the Anacostia River and will serve to connect the regional 

trail system in Maryland to the National Mall. With alternative 

corridors and loops to choose from, users of the trail will find a variety of experiences and connections to other regional and national 

trails, including Fort Circle Trail, Bladensburg Trail, the East 

Coast Greenway and the Potomac Heritage Scenic Trail. 

Washington Marina.—The Committee is concerned with progress 

of improvements at the Washington Marina on the south west waterfront. The Committee understands that approximately 

$2,400,000 of the $5,800,000 appropriated in the fiscal year 2000 

(Public Law 106–113) and the fiscal year 2003 District of Columbia 

Appropriation Acts, remains unobligated for the designated purposes. 

The remaining improvements mutually agreed by the tenant and 

the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have lagged. Improvements include completion of new parking and paving for the East and West 

side of the property, roofing, fencing, gating, installation of lighting, installation of railings, removal of existing paved areas, trees 

and stumps, improvements of storm water management, removal of 

underground storage tanks, repairing of marine railway, interior 

facilities upgrades, interior painting and lighting. The Committee 

directs the District to expedite the renovation process and to complete all improvements funded by the Federal appropriations no 

later than March, 31, 2005. The Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia shall submit a report within 30 days of the completion of work to the Committees on Appropriations detailing the 

expenditure of the entire appropriation of $5,800,000 and certification that no unobligated balances remain. 

COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOW PROGRAM

The Committee recommends $10,000,000, to be matched 100 percent with local funds, for the Water and Sewer Authority to implement the Combined Sewer Overflow Program. This is the same as 

the President’s request and $19,823,000 less than fiscal year 2004. 

The Authority will continue system upgrades and design work on 

a new system to address combined sewer overflows. The combined 

sewer system, serving 33 percent of the District, was constructed 

in 1890 by the Federal Government. The District has developed a 

Long Term Control Plan to deal with overflows of sanitary waste 

and storm-water into the surrounding rivers which approximately 

60–75 times per year, during heavy rains. 

FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR THE UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS CENTER

The Committee is providing $7,000,000 to continue the construction of an interoperable Unified Communications Center [UCC] to 

serve as the central communications and command center for all 
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D.C. first responders. This is $1,000,000 less than the amount provided in fiscal year 2004 and the same as the President’s request. 

The Committee recognizes that the UCC is the District’s public 

safety and homeland defense centerpiece project. It is a state-ofthe-art center now under construction on the East Campus of St. 

Elizabeth’s Hospital. The UCC is dedicated to local, regional and 

national public safety response and emergency management. It will 

house critical ‘‘command and control’’ functions in a highly secure 

facility, built to GSA building security standards and designed to 

withstand natural disasters and terrorist attacks. The UCC facility 

will also support these vital functions with state-of-the-art technical systems: consolidated police and fire/emergency medical services 9–1–1/3–1–1 call taking and dispatch; the District’s Emergency 

Management Agency; the District’s Citizen Service Call Center; the 

District’s traffic management back-up facility; and a multi-jurisdictional Emergency Operations Center/Mayor’s Command Center. 

The Committee is informed that, during local emergencies, the 

UCC will also be the center for local coordinated multi-agency response. In major regional and national emergencies, including terrorist strikes, severe storms and bio-hazard threats, the UCC will 

be the Regional Incident Communication and Coordination System 

for multi-agency, multi-jurisdictional response involving local and 

regional first-response agencies, the Department of Homeland Security, Capitol Police, Secret Service, Park Police, and FBI. 

The Committee understands that this funding will allow the District to complete construction of the UCC and that no additional 

Federal funding will be necessary for this project. 

FEDERAL PAYMENT TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR

TRANSPORTATION

The Committee recommends $5,000,000 for transportation assist- ance in the District of Columbia which is $1,521,000 above the fiscal year 2004 enacted level. 

Metro Payment 

Of the funds provided, $4,000,000 will be to assist the District 

with its annual operating payment to the Washington Metropolitan 

Area Transit Authority [WMATA], or Metro. The District’s share of 

the regional WMATA subsidy is approximately $208,000,000 annually. The Committee recognizes that the State of Maryland and the 

Commonwealth of Virginia contribute State resources to help offset 

their cities’ share of the Metro subsidy. The Committee understands the important role that the Metro plays in transporting Federal workers and tourists from around the Nation. The Committee 

also acknowledges the structural imbalance between the District’s 

general fund revenues and expenditures, and intends that this payment be used to begin to address that deficit. 

The Committee recognizes that for nearly 40 years, the Department of Defense has made nerve agent antidotes such as atropine—and pralidoxime-filled auto-injectors available for personnel 

poisoned by nerve agents. Due to the immediate need for a response to potential terrorist threats, the Committee urges WMATA 

to review the feasibility of placing FDA-approved self-administered 

nerve agent countermeasures at strategic locations in key rail sta-
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tions and train cars. The Committee believes that WMATA could 

work with the Department of Homeland Security and the Food and 

Drug Administration to secure grant funding to answer this need. 

Downtown Circulator 

Of the total provided, the Committee intends that $1,000,000 be 

for expenses related to fiscal year 2005 phase I implementation of 

the District’s downtown circulator transit system. This new surface 

transportation service will provide high-frequency, high-quality, 

and low-cost service to connect the east and west sides of downtown, the White House, the National Mall and monuments area, 

the Capitol Complex, Union Station, and Georgetown. The Committee understands that these funds will be matched 100 percent 

by the District of Columbia and by the private sector (led by the 

Downtown Business Improvement District group). The Committee 

understands that Phase I of the Circulator will be operational in 

Spring 2005 and will include the following routes: (1) north-south 

along 7th Street, NW, between the Convention Center and the SW 

Waterfront; and (2) east-west between Georgetown and Union Station. 

The Committee requires that the vehicles used for the Circulator 

be fueled only by clean-burning fuels, such as natural gas. The National Capital Region has been sanctioned by the Environmental 

Protection Agency [EPA] because at times the ground level ozone 

in the region’s air during a given hour is greater than allowable 

levels. In January 2003, the EPA increased the capital region’s 

non-attainment of the 1-hour ozone standard to ‘‘severe’’ from ‘‘serious.’’ Use of clean-burning fuels will enable the city to meet pollution reduction goals. 

FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR FOSTER CARE IMPROVEMENT

The Committee understands that in the District of Columbia, the 

Child and Family Services Agency [CFSA] is responsible for protecting approximately 3,000 children in ‘‘out-of-home’’ placements, 

and another 5,000 children in ‘‘in-home’’ placements. During its 

history, many children in CFSA’s care have languished for extended periods of time due to managerial shortcomings and longstanding organizational divisiveness in the city. As a result, the 

agency was placed in receivership in 1995. In June 2001, the court 

removed CFSA from receivership and put the agency under probation. That probationary period ended in January 2003. 

The Committee recognizes that CFSA has made some operational 

improvements over the past 2 years. However, the Committee is 

concerned at the slow pace of this progress and is also troubled 

that the agency has still not met certain key requirements of the 

Adoption and Safe Families Act. This Act is designed to ensure 

safety and expedite permanency for children in foster care. 

The Committee understands that there are several critical areas 

that, if addressed, can go a long way toward improving the lives 

of thousands of children in the DC foster care system and help expedite their placements in stable, loving homes. The critical needs 

identified by the Committee include: (1) intensive, early intervention when children enter care; (2) early mental health assessments 

and mental health services for all children in foster care; (3) re-
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cruitment and retention of qualified social workers; (4) recruitment 

and retention of foster parents; and (5) improved computer tracking 

of all children in foster care. The Committee recommendation provides $5,000,000 to continue to address these issues. The funds 

would be used as follows: 

Intensive Early Intervention 

A total of $2,000,000 is provided for an intensive, early intervention program. The Committee believes that when a child comes into 

care, it is an emergency situation. Just as hospitals triage medical 

trauma, so should CFSA triage the emotional trauma facing children who are brought into its care. The earlier a child is ‘‘stabilized,’’ the better his or her chances of avoiding long-term damage. If a child can remain with an appropriate and qualified family 

member, he or she will face much less emotional trauma. These 

funds will increase agency staff to create an ‘‘early intervention 

program’’ within the Agency. The Committee requires that the following actions are included in CFSA protocol, in addition to other 

duties as deemed necessary: (1) convene a meeting of the child’s 

family within 24 to 48 hours after removal to see what steps can 

be taken to allow the child to remain within the family structure; 

(2) gather medical records from the child’s pediatrician and area 

hospitals to ensure that medical treatment and medication is not 

disrupted; (3) provide transportation so that the foster child can 

continue attending his/her school without disruption; and (4) provide social workers access to a flexible emergency support fund of 

approximately $1,000,000 to purchase beds, clothing, and other 

items to ensure that a relative can bring a child into his or her 

home immediately, without forcing the child to stay in a group 

home or foster home. 

Mental Health Assessments and Services 

The Committee recommendation includes $1,500,000 for the District’s Department of Mental Health to ensure that: (1) all children 

receive mental health assessments within 15 days of coming into 

foster care; (2) all mental health assessment reports are provided 

to the Court within 5 days of assessment; and (3) all children receive mental health services immediately after the Court orders 

those services. 

The Committee understands that in most child abuse and neglect 

cases where mental health services have been ordered there are 

long delays in providing those services to the child and/or the family. According to the Court, it can take 6 weeks to 8 weeks (but 

often longer) to complete an evaluation, and up to 60 days after the 

evaluation before the mental health services are provided, even in 

serious cases. 

Many of the judges believe that the delay not only undermines 

the benefit of the mental health services, but also that it delays 

permanency for the child. These delays cause the cases to move 

more slowly, and the child and family remain in limbo until an 

evaluation and/or therapy can be provided. Judges believe that the 

long and unnecessary delays are problematic in child abuse and neglect cases; moreover, in extremely serious mental health cases and 
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sexual/physical abuse cases, these delays can escalate the problems. 

Clearly, every child who has been the victim of neglect and/or 

abuse and who has been removed from his or her home has suffered mental trauma. Determining the extent of that trauma and 

providing timely mental health services is crucial to the well-being 

of the child and will expedite his or her placement in a permanent, 

loving home with adults who can provide appropriate care. 

With the funding that the Committee is providing, all children 

will receive timely mental health assessments and all children who 

need mental health services will start receiving them immediately 

after the Court order. 

Recruitment and Retention of Foster Parents 

The Committee is providing $500,000 to recruit and retain foster 

parents. The Committee recognizes that CFSA has experienced difficulties recruiting and retaining an adequate number of appropriate, qualified foster parents. This lack of sufficient numbers of 

foster homes has given rise to so-called group homes in the District. 

One reason for the shortage of foster parents is the lack of availability of respite care in the District. The Committee has been informed that foster parents do not have the same opportunities for 

respite as biological parents. Foster parents cannot merely send 

their children to spend the weekend with a relative or family 

friend, or to visit with a classmate at his or her home. Foster parents must seek out persons who have met many agency-established 

criteria. Therefore, foster parents often care for their children— 

many of whom have special needs—without significant breaks. 

Of the funds provided, the Committee intends that the Washington Council of Governments, which has years of experience with 

the D.C. foster care system, provide the direct service implementation of this respite proposal and that the Foster and Adoptive Parents Advocacy Center provide the oversight, quality control, and 

evaluation of the program. The Committee intends that resources 

shall provide: (1) emergency respite, which would be provided with 

less than 1 month’s notice; (2) planned respite, which would be 

planned at least 1 month in advance; and (3) ongoing respite, 

which would be at pre-established meeting times and places, e.g., 

Saturday programs, enrichment programs, and field trips. 

Concerns About the District’s Juvenile Justice System 

The Committee received a report and heard testimony from the 

District of Columbia’s Inspector General which detailed the deplorable conditions and wasteful management at the Oak Hill Youth 

Facility, the city’s juvenile detention facility. Afterwards, Committee members visited the campus to see the situation first-hand. 

The Committee found that not only are the buildings aged and decrepit, but as the Inspector General’s report stated, important services such as substance abuse treatment programs are unavailable 

for drug-addicted youths. Children who are detained and awaiting 

trial are commingled with those who are committed offenders. One 

girl who is committed at Oak Hill merely because she is a truant 
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is housed with committed delinquents, a clear violation of the DC 

Code. 

The Committee agrees with the November 6, 2001 recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Youth Safety and Juvenile 

Justice Reform that Oak Hill be ‘‘closed and demolished.’’ It is an 

old, decrepit, institution that is undoubtedly very expensive to operate and maintain. The Committee urges District officials to follow 

the recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Commission and shut 

down Oak Hill. 

The Committee is also concerned with the poor delivery of services to youth in the District’s court services and juvenile justice 

services agencies. The Committee strongly urges the District of Columbia government and all relevant agencies who participate in 

the welfare and oversight of troubled youth in the juvenile justice, 

education, mental health, and social services systems in the District to work together more closely and to diligently carry out the 

their responsibilities to better pursue and produce acceptable outcomes that demonstrate success in resolving all the district’s juvenile justice problems. 

The Committee believes that the District should make every effort to return all out-of-district youth back to his or her community. 

This would significantly reduce costs and increase a child’s access 

to his or her family and neighborhood. To the extent possible, 

youths should be placed immediately in residential treatment centers [RTCs] that have available beds and treatment programs. The 

Committee recognizes the quality of services of one such RTC—the 

Joz-Arz Center. The Committee is concerned that facilities like this 

are operating below capacity, while Oak Hill Detention Center is 

at capacity. 

In addition, the Committee strongly believes that the DC Department of Mental Health, the Youth Services Administration, the DC 

Public Schools, and the Child and Family Services Agency should 

provide a more streamlined process of evaluating detained and 

committed youth in order to expedite the referral and delivery of 

youth to RTC’s in the District of Columbia. 

FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT IN THE DISTRICT OF

COLUMBIA

The Committee has included $40,000,000 to augment and improve educational opportunities for all students in the District of 

Columbia. This initiative is comprised of three interrelated components: investing in excellence in traditional public schools; expanding choice through high quality charter schools; and offering opportunity scholarships for low-income students in under-performing 

schools. Therefore, of the funds provided, $13,000,000 is to provide 

a scholarship program for low-income children in under-performing 

schools; $13,000,000 is for development of quality public charter 

schools; $13,000,000 is to strengthen leadership and instructional 

excellence and increase student achievement at District of Columbia Public Schools in accordance with the No Child Left Behind 

Act; and $1,000,000 is for administrative expenses. 
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Improving Public Education 

The Committee recommends $13,000,000 for the District of Columbia Public Schools directed to two initiatives to recognize and 

reward excellence and acknowledge and eliminate failure in public 

schools. 

Public School Improvement.—The Committee recommendation 

includes $13,000,000 for the District of Columbia Public Schools to 

invest in reform of public education in the District. The funds are 

directed to be used for two initiatives to invest in the most improved public schools and the schools designated as most in need 

of improvement by the Federal mandate in the No Child Left Behind Act. The recommendation requires that $5,000,000 shall be for 

a new incentive fund for public schools to reward high performing 

or significantly improved schools and $5,000,000 shall be to support 

the Transformation School Initiative to reform the lowest performing public schools. These funds shall be provided directly to 

the principal of each school designated and used to increase improvements already underway in the school. This can include, 

among other things, literacy coaches, professional development for 

teachers, books or specialized materials for students, or supplemental services for students. 

Public Education Improvement Incentive Grants.—The Committee recommendation includes $5,000,000 for District of Columbia Public Schools, from the Federal Payment for School Improvement, to be used for an incentive grant program for public education improvement. 

Within 90 days of the enactment of this Act, the Mayor, in coordination with District of Columbia Public Schools, the Council of 

the District of Columbia, shall submit to Congress a plan for the 

establishment and administration of an incentive fund for public 

education improvement. Such plan shall demonstrate that the District has developed and is prepared to implement an incentive program that is based on the results of a single quality assessment 

system designed to monitor overall school performance and reward 

both significant improvement and overall excellence in student 

achievement. Schools that receive the highest scores under said assessment system would be eligible to receive grants in the amounts 

deemed appropriate under the plan. The grants shall be a minimum of $250,000 each and shall be used at the sole discretion of 

the principal of each school. 

Such a system shall measure the progress of public elementary 

and secondary schools and charter schools in raising student 

achievement; consider separate measurable annual objectives for 

the continuous and substantial improvement; be based on challenging academic standards and annual assessments as defined in 

the No Child Left Behind Act, Title I, Sec. 1111(b)(1); incorporate 

other academic measures such as such as achievement on additional State or locally administered assessments, decreases in 

grade-to-grade retention rates, attendance rates, drop out rates and 

changes in the percentages of students completing gifted and talented, advanced placement, and college preparatory courses. 

GAO Audit.—The Committee has included bill language requiring the Comptroller General to conduct a financial audit of the District of Columbia Public Schools [DCPS]. The Committee continues 
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to be concerned about budgetary shortfalls, the lack of a proper accounting of DCPS employees, and unused or underutilized buildings and facilities. The Committee believes that a complete review 

of DCPS’ finances, financial accounting procedures, and financial 

management practices will allow the school system to begin to implement cost-saving reforms. 

Reporting Requirement.—The Superintendent of the District of 

Columbia Public Schools shall submit a report to the Committees 

on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and Senate no 

later than March 1, 2005, detailing the process developed to distribute these grants and the expenditure of these funds by school, 

including the number of students affected. 

Public School Facilities.—The cost of constructing or renovating 

D.C. Public School [DCPS] facilities is far greater than the cost for 

constructing public charter schools, or even public schools in a special public-private partnership. The Committee understands that 

DCPS spent approximately $280 per square foot to renovate or construct public schools. The cost of renovating the Oyster School, a 

charter school, through a public-private partnership, was only $160 

per square foot. Charter schools are spending an average of $114 

per square foot for construction or renovation of school facilities. 

The Committee is concerned that the cost increase in DCPS construction may be attributed to the use of the U.S. Army Corps of 

Engineers. The Committee directs DCPS to use other cost effective 

options for construction or renovation of public school facilities. 

Independent Facilities Authority 

The Committee is aware that the Council of the District of Columbia is considering legislation to create an independent authority 

to oversee all public school facilities. The District needs a comprehensive, long-term program for the repair, improvement and 

maintenance and management of public school facilities and property. The city must provide for the facilities needs off all public 

school students and all public charter school students. The Committee endorses this concept and strongly encourages the District 

to take action on this critical issue this year. 

The Committee recommends that the Mayor and the Council of 

the District of Columbia examine the authority necessary and 

mechanism to provide equitable facilities to all public school students. This review could include a program which would provide an 

additional grant to each charter school student which is not currently housed in a permanent facility, termed as a long-term lease 

or a facility owned by the charter school. 

An independent facilities authority would need to have the ability to own property, issue debt and collect private grants. Such an 

authority would be required to provide space for all public education entities, District of Columbia Public Schools and public charter schools, at market rates for which the funding formula for public education would need to be aligned accordingly. 

Public School Incentive Program 

The Committee is aware of local legislation introduced to create 

additional levels of autonomy for public schools which have reach 

high performing standards or shown significant improvement. The 
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proposed local legislation would allow for increased independence 

by individual school principals to operate the school without undue 

bureaucratic hoops before simple decisions, such as ordering supplies, can be made. The Committee strongly supports the creation 

of an incentive program such as this and encourages the Council 

of the District of Columbia to take action. The Committee encourages that such incentives are tied to management improvements 

and specific performance standards. 

School Governance 

The District has undertaken an extensive process by the Mayor 

and Council of the District of Columbia to either reauthorize the 

current School Board structure or modify the school governance 

structure. The Committee acknowledges that the city has agreed to 

retain the current structure and the promise of reform of public 

education by city leaders. However, the Committee remains concerned that the necessary structure and authorities are not present 

to bring true reform, and therefore requires that the Mayor and 

Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia conduct an 

evaluation of progress of reform in public education over the next 

24 months and submit such report to the Congress. 

Expanding Charter Schools 

The Committee recommends $13,000,000 for public charter 

schools in the District of Columbia, directed to specific initiatives 

which will strengthen schools and their ability to obtain facilities. 

The Committee would like to take this opportunity to express its 

unwavering support for the charter school movement in the District 

of Columbia. With 41 charters granted to date, the District has 

achieved the distinction of having the highest number of charter 

schools per capita. As such, the District is in a position to serve as 

leader in the effort to use charter schools to spur system-wide improvement from within our system of public education. This Committee reaffirms its commitment to serve as a full and equal partner in this endeavor. 

It is important to note that while the primary reason for the 

rapid growth in the number of charter schools was the unmet desire of education reformers to find a way to ‘‘step out of the box’’ 

that had become our public school system, charter schools are by 

definition independent public schools. With their relative autonomy, charter schools are a way to provide greater educational 

choice and innovation while not abandoning the public school system. Recent studies show that the existence of a charter school in 

a district not only increases the quality of education available to 

the students served directly by the charter school but in all surrounding public schools. In addition, charter schools provide a 

healthy dose of competition into the public school system and have 

the effect of accelerating reforms and improvements in traditional 

public schools. 

Despite the increased challenge of educating students with the 

greatest need, objective surveys and reports show that the academic progress among charter schools students outpacing that of 

their cohorts in traditional public schools. Those successes included 

gains in reading and math performances; test scores higher than 
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district, State, and neighborhood schools; increased parental involvement; and higher attendance and fewer disciplinary problems. 

City Build Initiative.—The Committee recommendation includes 

$4,000,000 for the City Build Initiative to create new charter 

schools specifically in neighborhoods that have the near term potential to attract or retain new residents in D.C. Existing and new 

charter schools may apply to be designated a City Build charter 

school. Existing public schools are eligible to apply if they convert 

to a public charter school and are able to provide at least a 50 percent increase in population. 

These new or converted public charter schools should be located 

in neighborhoods or census tracts that have near-term opportunities to greatly expand the population in that neighborhood. 

The Committee directs the District to establish a process to identify specific neighborhoods or census tracts in D.C. that could host 

a City Build charter school. The criteria developed by the city 

should include, but not be limited to, the neighborhoods that have 

the most people leaving due to the lack of educational choice. The 

Committee requests that the Mayor and Chairman of the Council 

of the District of Columbia identify suitable public buildings which 

would be available to City Build public charter schools. This city’s 

planning should also encompass the legal and financial requirements for an applicant to petition for a specific building as part of 

the application to establish a public charter school under § 38– 

1802.03(d)(2) of the D.C. Code. 

The Committee recognizes that the existence of high quality public and private schools has a direct, positive impact on the value 

of surrounding residential and commercial property values. With 

this in mind, the Committee urges the Mayor and his Office of Economic Development to incorporate efforts to increase and expand 

educational options in areas of the city in need of this type of development and to include such efforts in their long-term economic development plans. 

Financing Facilities.—The Committee recommends $2,750,000 

for the Direct Loan Fund for Charter Schools to continue assisting 

schools in obtaining or upgrading facilities. $250,000 is recommended for the Office of Charter School Financing and Support 

to expand outreach and support of charter schools, including necessary expenses for a national conference on charter school financing and innovation, to be held no later than December, 2006. 

In addition, the Committee recommendation includes $4,000,000 

for the Office of Charter School Financing and Support to develop 

an incubator facility for public charter schools. Such a facility will 

enable new charter schools to rotate into the incubator for no more 

than 3 years and receive technical support on acquiring facilities 

as well as academic achievement. The Office shall use these funds 

to leverage additional public and private support for acquiring a facility large enough to house at least three new charter schools. The 

Committee recommends that the Mayor use all available financing 

resources, such as bonding authority and private partnerships. Establishment of an incubator facility contributes to the city’s vision 

for School Choice and a robust Three Sector approach to education. 

The Office of Charter School Financing and Support, in consultation with the Mayor and Council of the District of Columbia shall 
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develop a process for operation of the incubator, selection and rotation on a 3 year basis of schools, and the provision of technical assistance to schools during this time. The city shall develop a fair 

and transparent process to ensure that the incubator facility is accessible to any start-up charter school. The facility shall be managed by an independent entity with expertise in real estate development, school management and development of public charter 

schools. The Mayor shall submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and Senate no later 

than March 1, 2005 on the process and plan for the creation of the 

incubator. In addition, the Committee recommendation includes 

language which would require any previously appropriated administrative expenses to be transferred to the Office. The Committee 

intended for the Office to have access to the allowed administrative 

funds to expand outreach and support of charter schools. 

Finally, the Mayor and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development shall give priority to projects 

which include charter schools or other educational space in future 

development in the District. The Committee strongly encourages 

the District to provide incentives to private developers to build 

schools for lease specifically to charter schools. 

Office of Charter School Financing and Support.—The Committee recommendation includes language to strengthen the Office 

of Charter School Financing and Support and clarify the use of 

funds appropriated to such office and to allow for lease guarantees. 

The Federal funds appropriated to the District for Credit Enhancement and the Direct Loan Fund are available without fiscal year 

limitation and may accrue interest. The Committee’s intent is for 

the Office to grow the funds under their management to the greatest extent possible. The Office is commended for using creative financing techniques and maximizing additional grant opportunities 

from the Department of Education. 

The Office of Charter School Financing and Support (the Office) 

was created in the fiscal year 2003 District of Columbia Appropriations Act in an effort to provide centralized technical assistance to 

charter schools to learn about and acquire financing for facilities. 

The Committee intended for this to be an independent office which 

liaises to the Mayor and Council as well as relevant agencies in the 

District to maximize support for charter schools and ensure appropriate use of Federal and local funds. The Office, originally located 

in the Department of Banking and Financial Institutions, hereafter 

shall be an independent office within in State Education Office, reporting directly to the Mayor. 

Public Education Improvement Incentive Grants.—The Committee recommendation includes $2,000,000 for District of Columbia Public Charter Schools, from the Federal Payment for School 

Improvement, to be used for an incentive grant program for public 

education improvement. 

Within 90 days of the enactment of this Act, the Mayor, in coordination with the Council of the District of Columbia, the charter 

school authorizing boards and charter school leaders, shall submit 

to Congress a plan for the establishment and administration of an 

incentive fund for public education improvement. Such plan shall 

demonstrate that the District has developed and is prepared to im-
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plement an incentive program that is based on the results of a single quality assessment system designed to monitor overall school 

performance and reward both significant improvement and overall 

excellence in student achievement. Schools that receive the highest 

scores under said assessment system would be eligible to receive 

grants in the amounts deemed appropriate under the plan. The 

grants shall be a minimum of $250,000 each and shall be used at 

the sole discretion of the principal of each school. 

Such a system shall measure the progress of public elementary 

and secondary schools and charter schools in raising student 

achievement; consider separate measurable annual objectives for 

the continuous and substantial improvement; be based on challenging academic standards and annual assessments as defined in 

the No Child Left Behind Act, Title I, Sec. 1111(b)(1); incorporate 

other academic measures such as such as achievement on additional State or locally administered assessments, decreases in 

grade-to-grade retention rates, attendance rates, drop out rates and 

changes in the percentages of students completing gifted and talented, advanced placement, and college preparatory courses. 

Replicating Innovative Charter Schools.—The Committee believes 

that The SEED Public Charter School of Washington, D.C. public 

boarding school model provides an essential educational option for 

families in the District of Columbia. Recognizing the extraordinary 

facility and space needs of an urban boarding school, the Committee strongly encourages the D.C. government and the SEED 

Foundation identify and acquire an appropriate site for a second 

campus. The Committee is committed to replicating successful 

models in the District and looks forward to SEED’s continued success preparing urban students for college. 

Improving Opportunities for School Choice 

The Committee recommendation includes $14,000,000 to provide 

opportunity scholarships to low-income students. 

These funds will continue a scholarship program to allow low-income students attending consistently under-performing public 

schools to choose to attend private schools within the District. The 

Committee believes that this program is improving the academic 

prospects of students receiving scholarships and is stimulating improvement within the public school system. 

The Committee is providing funds for scholarships that will be 

available to low-income District students in grades K through 12 

who are attending consistently low performing public schools. The 

scholarships are for the tuition, transportation, and fees at participating private schools within the District and cannot exceed $7,500 

per student. If the funds provided are not sufficient to serve all the 

eligible applicants, scholarships will be awarded through random 

selection. 

FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR FORENSICS AND BIOTERRORISM LABORATORY

The Committee recommends $8,000,000 for architectural design 

and planning costs associated with the construction of a new bioterrorism and forensics laboratory in the District of Columbia. The 

District’s current laboratory services capacity have not kept pace 

with the innovations in the field and are therefore unable to meet 
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the demands of the current workload. Because of this lack of capacity, the District is forced to seek help from the FBI crime laboratory. The FBI has its own workload capacity and therefore limits 

the evidence it will process for the District. The FBI also plans to 

charge the District for laboratory services that it heretofore provided at no cost. The lack of capacity and the limitations of old 

technology have led to many so-called ‘‘cold’’ or unsolved crime 

cases in the District. A new laboratory will not only allow the District to more effectively and efficiently process crime cases, but it 

will be an essential element in processing evidence associated with 

potential bioterrorism attacks. The Committee expects the District 

to provide at least an additional $2,300,000 for the costs associated 

with the design of this new laboratory. 

FEDERAL GRANTS 

The District of Columbia participates as a State, county, and city 

in the various Federal grant programs. At the time the fiscal year 

2005 budget was submitted, the District estimated that it would receive a total of $1,859,763,000 in Federal grants during the coming 

fiscal year. 

The following table shows the amount of Federal grants the District expects to receive and the office or agency that expects to receive them: 

SUMMARY OF FEDERAL GRANTS ASSISTANCE TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 

Agency 2005 estimate 

Governmental Direction and Support: 

Office of the Mayor ................................................................................................................................. $3,913,000 

Office of the City Administrator ............................................................................................................. 77,935,000 

Office of the Corporation Counsel .......................................................................................................... 16,233,000 

Office of the Inspector General .............................................................................................................. 1,243,000 

Office of the Chief Financial Officer ...................................................................................................... 932,000 

Total, Governmental Direction and Support ....................................................................................... 100,256,000 

Economic Development and Regulation: 

Office of Planning ................................................................................................................................... 450,000 

Department of Housing and Community Development .......................................................................... 47,986,000 

Department of Employment Services ...................................................................................................... 44,490,000 

Public Service Commission ..................................................................................................................... 125,000 

Total, Economic Development and Regulation ................................................................................... 95,050,000 

Public Safety and Justice: 

Metropolitan Police Department .............................................................................................................. 3,670,000 

National Guard ........................................................................................................................................ 1,152,000 

Emergency Management Agency ............................................................................................................. 1,777,000 

Total, Public Safety and Justice ......................................................................................................... 6,599,000 

Public Education System: 

Public Schools ......................................................................................................................................... 117,450,000 

State Education Office ............................................................................................................................ 32,914,000 

Public Library .......................................................................................................................................... 1,093,000 

Commission on the Arts and Humanities .............................................................................................. 523,000 

Total, Public Education System .......................................................................................................... 151,979,000 

Human Support Services: 

Department of Human Services .............................................................................................................. 180,358,000 
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SUMMARY OF FEDERAL GRANTS ASSISTANCE TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA—Continued 

Agency 2005 estimate 

Child and Family Services ...................................................................................................................... 34,655,000 

Department of Mental Health ................................................................................................................. 3,819,000 

Department of Health ............................................................................................................................. 1,097,637,000 

Office on Aging ....................................................................................................................................... 6,151,000 

Office of Human Rights .......................................................................................................................... 233,000 

D.C. Energy Office ................................................................................................................................... 8,808,000 

Total, Human Support Services .......................................................................................................... 1,331,670,000 

Public Works: Department of Transportation ................................................................................................... 4,000,000 

Total, Federal grants, operating expenses ......................................................................................... 1,687,554,000 

Capital Outlay, grants ..................................................................................................................................... 172,209,000 

Grand Total, federal grants ................................................................................................................ 1,859,763,000 

SUMMARY OF ESTIMATES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FUNDS 

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FUNDS

The Committee is providing a total of $8,333,089,000 for the District of Columbia for fiscal year 2005, as the city requested. This 

includes $7,206,164,000 in operating expenses and $1,126,925,000 

in capital outlay funds. 

BALANCED BUDGET RECOMMENDED

The Committee is recommending a balanced budget in accordance with the District government’s request. It is estimated that 

sufficient resources will be available from current revenue authority to finance operating expenses. 

PERSONNEL

The Committee recommends a total of 32,153 continuing fulltime equivalent positions to be financed from D.C. funds, Federal 

grants, private and other, and intra-District funds during fiscal 

year 2005 consisting of 31,095 positions under the general operating expenses and 1,058 from the enterprise funds. 

A summary of the total resources by appropriation title follows: 

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FUNDS 

OPERATING EXPENSES 

GOVERNMENTAL DIRECTION AND SUPPORT

The Committee recommends a total of $416,069,000 and 2,588 

full-time equivalent positions for the various department, agencies 

and activities funded through this appropriation. A comparative 

summary by agency follows: 
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GOVERNMENTAL DIRECTION AND SUPPORT 

Agency/activity Approved fiscal year 2004 1 Fiscal year 2005 request Intra-District Committee rec- ommendation 

Bill compared with— 

Fiscal year 2004 

approved 

Fiscal year 2005 

request 

Council of the District of Columbia .............................................................................................................. $12,161,000 $12,809,000 ........................ $12,809,000 ∂$648,000 ..........................Office of the District of Columbia Auditor ................................................................................................... 1,541,000 1,784,000 ........................ 1,784,000 ∂243,000 ..........................Advisory Neighborhood Commissions ............................................................................................................ 880,000 976,000 ........................ 976,000 ∂96,000 ..........................Office of the Mayor ....................................................................................................................................... 8,410,000 10,439,000 $718,000 10,439,000 ∂2,029,000 ..........................Office of the Secretary .................................................................................................................................. 2,769,000 3,679,000 ........................ 3,679,000 ∂910,000 ..........................Customer Service Operations ........................................................................................................................ 2,406,000 1,052,000 695,000 1,052,000 ¥1,354,000 ..........................Office of the City Administrator .................................................................................................................... 38,339,000 111,424,000 503,000 111,424,000 ∂73,085,000 ..........................Office of Risk Management .......................................................................................................................... 1,565,000 2,023,000 700,000 2,023,000 ∂458,000 ..........................Office of Personnel ........................................................................................................................................ 11,473,000 13,800,000 1,904,000 13,800,000 ∂2,327,000 ..........................Human Resources Development Fund ........................................................................................................... 1,024,000 1,978,000 ........................ 1,978,000 ∂954,000 ..........................Office of Finance and Resource Management .............................................................................................. 3,703,000 188,016,000 180,329,000 188,016,000 ∂184,313,000 ..........................Office of Contracting and Procurement ........................................................................................................ 12,205,000 12,334,000 1,136,000 12,334,000 ∂129,000 ..........................Office of the Chief Technology Officer .......................................................................................................... 27,438,000 44,685,000 4,360,000 44,685,000 ∂17,246,000 ..........................Office of Property Management .................................................................................................................... 56,913,000 59,625,000 41,571,000 59,625,000 ∂2,712,000 ..........................Contract Appeals Board ................................................................................................................................ 756,000 764,000 ........................ 764,000 ∂8,000 ..........................Board of Elections and Ethics ...................................................................................................................... 4,816,000 4,805,000 ........................ 4,805,000 ¥11,000 ..........................Office of Campaign Finance ......................................................................................................................... 1,338,000 1,324,000 ........................ 1,324,000 ¥14,000 ..........................Public Employee Relations Board ................................................................................................................. 686,000 776,000 ........................ 776,000 ∂90,000 ..........................Office of Employee Appeals .......................................................................................................................... 1,501,000 1,536,000 ........................ 1,536,000 ∂35,000 ..........................Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments ....................................................................................... 1,913,000 430,000 ........................ 430,000 ¥1,483,000 ..........................Office of the Corporation Counsel ................................................................................................................ 51,766,000 62,381,000 2,262,000 62,381,000 ∂10,616,000 ..........................Office of the Inspector General ..................................................................................................................... 11,294,000 10,284,000 ........................ 10,284,000 ¥1,010,000 ..........................Office of the Chief Financial Officer ............................................................................................................ 88,815,000 106,954,000 3,631,000 106,954,000 ∂18,139,000 ..........................

Total, Governmental Direction and Support .................................................................................... 343,712,000 653,878,000 237,809,000 653,878,000 ∂310,166,000 ..........................

1 Includes Intra-District funds. 
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COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

The Committee recommends $12,809,000 and 164 full-time 

equivalent positions from local funds for the elected legislative 

branch of the District government. 

The Council of the District of Columbia is the elected legislative 

branch of the District government. Its mission is to enact laws, approve the operating budget and financial plan, establish and oversee the programs and operations of government agencies, and set 

policy for the government. 

OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AUDITOR

The Committee recommends $1,784,000 and 18 full-time equivalent positions from local funds for the operation of the Office of the 

District of Columbia Auditor. 

The Office of the District of Columbia Auditor conducts thorough 

audits of the accounts and operations of the District government, 

with the goal of promoting economy, efficiency, and accountability. 

ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSIONS

A total of $976,000 and 2 full-time equivalent position from local 

funds are included for the Advisory Neighborhood Commissions. 

The mission of the Advisory Neighborhood Commissions is to 

serve as a liaison between the District government and the community. 

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

The Committee recommends $9,721,000 and 80 full-time equivalent positions (including $5,808,000 and 72 full-time equivalent positions from local funds and $3,913,000 and 8 full-time equivalent 

positions from Federal funds) for the Office of the Mayor for fiscal 

year 2005. 

The Office of the Mayor serves the needs of the public setting 

priorities, providing management direction and support to agencies, 

and restoring one government, good government, and self-government to the District of Columbia. 

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

A total of $3,679,000 and 27 full-time equivalent positions (including $3,264,000 and 25 full-time equivalent positions from local 

funds and $415,000 and 2 full-time equivalent positions from other 

funds) are included in the bill for the operation of the Office of the 

Secretary. 

The mission of the Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia is to serve as the sole custodian of the Seal of the District 

of Columbia and to authenticate its proper use in accordance with 

the law. 

CUSTOMER SERVICE OPERATIONS

The Committee recommends $357,000 and 5 full-time equivalent 

positions from local funds for the Customer Service Operations. 

The Customer Service Operations serves as the District government’s primary point of entry for citizens and customers attempt-
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ing to access non-emergency services and information. It connects 

callers to agencies and individuals, and enters and tracks service 

requests. 

OFFICE OF THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR

The bill includes, $111,676,000 and 102 full-time equivalent positions (including $8,226,000 and 85 full-time equivalent positions 

from local funds, $24,760,000 and 1 full-time equivalent position 

from other funds, and $77,935,000 and 25 full-time equivalent positions from Federal funds) for the Office of the City Administrator 

for fiscal year 2005. 

The Office of the City Administrator provides District agencies 

with direction and support to improve government operations and 

enhance service delivery. 

OFFICE OF RISK MANAGEMENT

The Committee recommends $1,323,000 and 23 full-time equivalent positions from local funds for the Office of Risk Management. 

The Office of Risk Management provides risk identification, analyses, control and financing directions, guidance and support to District agencies so they can minimize the total cost of risk. This is 

accomplished by systematically identifying and analyzing exposure 

to risk, selecting and implementing appropriate risk control strategies and prudently financing anticipated and incurred losses into 

a District-wide risk management program. 

OFFICE OF PERSONNEL

The Committee recommends $11,896,000 and 123 full-time 

equivalent positions (including $11,393,000 and 117 full-time 

equivalent positions from local funds and $503,000 and 6 full-time 

equivalent positions from other funds) for the Office of Personnel 

for fiscal year 2005. 

The Office of Personnel provides comprehensive human resource 

management services that strengthen individual and organizational performance and enables the government to attract, develop 

and retain a highly qualified, diverse workforce. 

HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT FUND

A total of $1,978,000 and 11 full-time equivalent positions from 

local funds are recommended for the Human Resources Development fund for fiscal year 2005. 

The mission of the Human Resources Development Fund is to 

improve the performance of the employees of the District of Columbia by creating learning and development programs that enhance 

productivity and improve the quality and delivery of services for 

our citizens. 

OFFICE OF FINANCE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

The bill includes $7,687,000 and 32 full-time equivalent positions 

from local funds for the Office of Finance and Resource Management for fiscal year 2005. 

The Office of Finance and Resource Management provides financial services and management for client agencies, collect intra-Dis-
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trict funds from District agencies to provide a central payments 

system District-Wide for all fixed costs, and provides all financial 

management services to agencies receiving capital funding. 

OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT

The Committee recommends $11,198,000 and 143 full-time 

equivalent positions from local funds for the Office of Contracting 

and Procurement for fiscal year 2005. 

The Office of Contracting and Procurement provides every city 

agency with procurement service to effectively perform the functions of government in a customer-focused, timely, and cost-effective manner. 

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

A total of $40,324,000 and 182 full-time equivalent positions is 

recommend for the Office of the Chief Technology Officer for fiscal 

year 2005. 

The mission of the Office of the Chief Technology Officer is to articulate the manner in which the government leverages its investments in information technology to attain the government’s goal of 

being an efficient and effective service provider. 

OFFICE OF PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

The Committee recommends $18,054,000 and 66 full-time equivalent positions (including $14,429,000 and 49 full-time equivalent 

positions from local funds and $3,625,000 and 18 full-time equivalent positions from other funds) for the Office of Property Management for fiscal year 2005. 

The mission of the Office of Property Management is to meet the 

needs of our clients by providing a building and work environment 

of the highest quality and services that meet industry best standards of excellence. 

CONTRACT APPEALS BOARD

The total budget request of $764,000 and 6 full-time equivalent 

positions from local funds is included in the bill for the Contract 

Appeals Board for fiscal year 2005. 

The Contract Appeals Board provides an impartial expeditious, 

inexpensive, and knowledgeable forum for redressing and resolving 

contractual disputes between the District and the contracting communities. 

BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND ETHICS

The Committee recommends $4,805,000 and 50 full-time equivalent positions from local funds for the Board of Elections and Ethics for fiscal year 2005. 

The mission of the Board of Elections and Ethics is to administer 

and enforce the election law of the District of Columbia by providing voter registration, qualifying candidates and measures for 

ballot access, and conducting elections in the District of Columbia. 
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OFFICE OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE

The total budget request of $1,324,000 and 15 full-time equivalent positions from local funds is included in the bill for the Office 

of Campaign Finance for fiscal year 2005. 

The Office of Campaign Finance ensures public trust in the integrity of the election process and government services by regulating the financial disclosure process and conduct of political campaigns and candidates, lobbyists, public officials, and political committees, pursuant to the D.C. Campaign Finance Reform and Conflict of Interest Act, the D.C. Merit Personnel, and the Federal Ethics Reform Act. 

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RELATIONS BOARD

The Committee recommends $776,000 and 5 full-time equivalent 

positions from local funds for the Public Employee Relations Board 

for fiscal year 2005. 

The Public Employee Relations Board provides for the impartial 

resolution of labor-management disputes in the District government pursuant to the District of Columbia Comprehensive Merit 

Personnel Act of 1978. 

OFFICE OF EMPLOYEE APPEALS

The bill includes $1,536,000 and 15 full-time equivalent positions 

from local funds for the Office of Employee Appeals for fiscal year 

2005. 

The Office of Employee Appeals renders legally sufficient, impartial, timely decisions on appeals in which District government employees have challenged decisions regarding adverse actions, reductions in force, performance evaluations, and classifications of positions. 

METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

The bill includes $430,000 from local funds for the District’s 

share of the Council of Government’s budget for fiscal year 2005. The Committee has also included $500,000 from Federal funds 

for a Foster Care respite and recruitment program. 

The mission of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments is to enhance quality of life in the Washington metropolitan 

region and to strengthen the region’s competitive advantage in the 

global economy by providing a forum for consensus building and 

policy making; implementing intergovernmental policies, plans, and 

programs; and supporting the region as an expert information resource. 

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

The Committee recommends $60,120,000 and 486 full-time 

equivalent positions (including $28,979,000 and 332 full-time 

equivalent positions from local funds, $16,233,000 and 121 full-time 

equivalent positions from Federal funds and $14,908,000 and 34 

full-time equivalent positions from other funds) for the Office of the 

Corporation Counsel for fiscal year 2005. 

The Office of the Corporation Counsel achieves the best outcome 

for its clients by (1) prosecuting crimes fairly and aggressively, (2) 
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defending or initiating actions, (3) providing expert advice and 

counsel, and (4) executing commercial-style transactions on behalf 

of the government of the District of Columbia. 

OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL

The Committee recommends $10,284,000 and 108 full-time 

equivalent positions (including $9,041,000 and 96 full-time equivalent positions from local funds and $1,243,000 and 12 full-time 

equivalent positions from Federal funds) for the Office of the Inspector General for fiscal year 2005. 

The mission of the Office of the Inspector General is to independently conduct and supervise audits, investigations, and inspections 

relating to the programs and operations of District government departments and agencies. 

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

The Committee recommends $103,323,000 and 916 full-time 

equivalent positions (including $93,211,000 and 885 full-time 

equivalent positions from local funds, $932,000 and 3 full-time 

equivalent positions from Federal funds, and $9,180,000 and 28 

full-time equivalent positions from other funds) for the Office of the 

Chief Financial Officer for fiscal year 2005. The Committee recommends $32,500,000 for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer 

to make payments for various economic development, health, security and education projects in the District. 

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer administers the financial management operations of the District of Columbia to assure 

fiscal stability and integrity, supports public services, and provides 

financial information to policy makers necessary for making informed decisions while minimizing the cost to the government. 

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATION

The Committee recommends a total of $334,745,000 and 1,433 

full-time equivalent positions for fiscal year 2005 for the department and agencies funded through this appropriation. 
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATION 

Agency/activity Approved fiscal year 2004 1 Fiscal year 2005 request Intra-District Committee rec- ommendation 

Bill compared with— 

Fiscal year 2004 

approved 

Fiscal year 2005 

request 

Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development ........................................................ $28,124,000 $22,309,000 ........................ $22,309,000 ¥$5,815,000 ..........................Office of Planning ......................................................................................................................................... 6,646,000 6,512,000 ........................ 6,512,000 ¥134,000 ..........................Office of Local Business Development ......................................................................................................... 1,129,000 1,040,000 ........................ 1,040,000 ¥89,000 ..........................Office of Motion Pictures and Television ...................................................................................................... 569,000 564,000 ........................ 564,000 ¥5,000 ..........................Office of Zoning ............................................................................................................................................ 2,553,000 2,581,000 ........................ 2,581,000 ∂28,000 ..........................Department of Housing and Community Development ................................................................................. 93,532,000 145,265,000 ........................ 145,265,000 ∂51,733,000 ..........................Department of Employment Services ............................................................................................................ 88,566,000 88,345,000 $3,460,000 88,345,000 ¥221,000 ..........................Board of Appeals and Review ....................................................................................................................... 69,000 ........................ ........................ ........................ ¥69,000 ..........................Board of Real Property Assessments and Appeals ...................................................................................... 346,000 342,000 ........................ 342,000 ¥4,000 ..........................Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs ........................................................................................ 30,941,000 37,247,000 93,000 37,247,000 ∂6,306,000 ..........................Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration ............................................................................................. 3,526,000 4,877,000 ........................ 4,877,000 ∂1,351,000 ..........................Office of Banking and Financial Institutions ............................................................................................... 2,646,000 ........................ ........................ ........................ ¥2,646,000 ..........................Public Service Commission ........................................................................................................................... 6,970,000 7,656,000 ........................ 7,656,000 ∂686,000 ..........................Office of the People’s Counsel ...................................................................................................................... 4,178,000 3,885,000 ........................ 3,885,000 ¥293,000 ..........................Department of Insurance and Securities Regulation ................................................................................... 10,244,000 13,675,000 ........................ 13,675,000 ∂3,431,000 ..........................Office of Cable Television & Telecommunications ....................................................................................... 4,701,000 4,000,000 ........................ 4,000,000 ¥701,000 ..........................

Total, Economic Development and Regulation ................................................................................ 284,743,000 338,298,000 3,553,000 338,298,000 ∂53,560,000 ..........................

1 Includes Intra-District funds. 
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OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY MAYOR OF PLANNING

The Committee recommends $22,309,000 and 36 full-time equivalent positions (including $4,634,000 and 24 full-time equivalent 

positions from local funds, and $17,675,000 and 12 full-time equivalent positions from other funds) for the Office of the Deputy 

Mayor of Planning for fiscal year 2005. 

OFFICE OF PLANNING

The Committee recommends $6,512,000 and 58 full-time equivalent positions (including $6,062,000 and 55 full-time equivalent positions from local funds, and $450,000 and 3 full-time equivalent 

positions from Federal funds) for the Office of Planning for fiscal 

year 2005. 

OFFICE OF LOCAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

The Committee recommends $1,040,000 and 10 full-time equivalent positions from local funds for the Office of Local Business Development for fiscal year 2005. 

OFFICE OF MOTION PICTURES AND TELEVISION

The Committee recommends $564,000 and 5 full-time equivalent 

positions from local funds for the Office of Motion Pictures and Television for fiscal year 2005. 

OFFICE OF ZONING

The Committee recommends $2,581,000 and 17 full-time equivalent positions from local funds for the Office of Zoning for fiscal 

year 2005. 

The Office of Zoning provides administrative, professional, and 

technical assistance to the Zoning Commission and the Board of 

Zoning Adjustment in the maintenance and regulation of zoning in 

the District of Columbia. 

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

The bill includes $145,265,000 and 135 full-time equivalent positions (including $2,340,000 and 5 full-time equivalent positions 

from local funds, $47,986,000 and 126 full-time equivalent positions 

from Federal funds, and $94,940,000 and 4 full-time equivalent positions from other funds) for the Department of Housing and Community Development for fiscal year 2005. 

The Department of Housing and Community Development facilitates the production and preservation of housing, and community 

and economic development opportunities in partnership with forprofit and nonprofit organizations by leveraging Department dollars with other financing resources in order to create and maintain 

stable neighborhoods and retain and expand the District’s tax base. 

DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

The Committee recommends $84,885,000 and 483 full-time 

equivalent positions (including $13,960,000 and 19 full-time equivalent positions from local funds, $44,490,000 and 315 full-time 

equivalent positions from Federal funds, and $26,436,000 and 148 
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full-time equivalent positions from other funds) for the Department 

of Employment Services for fiscal year 2005. 

The Department of Employment Services serves as the primary 

vehicle for the District of Columbia to develop a world-class work 

force and work environment that supports a sound, stable economic 

foundation for families, individuals, and the general community. 

BOARD OF REAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS AND APPEALS

The Committee recommends $342,000 and 3 full-time equivalent 

positions from local funds for the Board of Real Property Assessments and Appeals for fiscal year 2005. 

The Board of Real Property Assessments and Appeals ensures 

that properties in the District of Columbia are assessed at 100 percent of their estimated market value and equal to properties similar in size and utility that share the same tax burden. 

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

The Committee recommends $37,154,000 and 372 full-time 

equivalent positions (including $24,042,000 and 277 full-time 

equivalent positions from local funds and $13,112,000 and 95 fulltime equivalent positions from other funds) for the Department of 

Consumer and Regulatory Affairs for fiscal year 2005. 

The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs protects 

the health, safety, and welfare of District residents through the 

regulatory and compliance process of business activities, occupational and professional services, land and building use, and rental 

housing condominium conversion. 

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE REGULATION ADMINISTRATION

The bill includes $4,877,000 and 47 full-time equivalent positions 

for the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration from other 

funds for fiscal year 2005. 

The Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration issues beverage alcohol licenses to qualified applicants; educates beverage alcohol establishments to prevent the sale of beverage alcohol to minors; and investigates license violations, adjudicates contested 

cases, and enforces compliance with the District’s beverage alcohol 

laws. 

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

The Committee recommends $7,656,000 and 70 full-time equivalent positions (including $125,000 and 2 full-time equivalent position from Federal funds and $7,406,000 and 67 full-time equivalent 

positions from other funds and $125,000 and 2 full-time equivalent 

positions from private funds) for the Public Service Commission for 

fiscal year 2005. 

The Public Service Commission serves the public and the District’s interest by ensuring that natural gas, electricity, and telecommunications services are safe, reliable, and affordable for residential, business, and government customers of the District of Columbia. 
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OFFICE OF PEOPLE’S COUNSEL

The Committee recommends $3,885,000 and 33 full-time equivalent positions from other funds for the Office of People’s Counsel 

for fiscal year 2005. 

The Office of the People’s Counsel seeks to advocate for utility 

consumers of natural gas, electricity, and telephone services in the 

District of Columbia before District and Federal decision-making 

bodies. 

DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, SECURITIES, AND BANKING

The bill includes $13,675,000 and 132 full-time equivalent positions from other funds for the Department of Insurance and Securities Regulation for fiscal year 2005. 

The Department of Insurance and Securities Regulation provides 

regulatory supervision of the insurance and securities businesses 

for the protection of the people of the District of Columbia. 

OFFICE OF CABLE TELEVISION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

The Committee recommends $4,000,000 and 32 full-time equivalent positions from other funds for the Office of Cable Television 

and Telecommunications for fiscal year 2005. 

The Office of Cable Television and Telecommunications regulates 

cable television services to District citizens, provides citizen access 

to government hearings and programming that addresses community issues, and coordinates the city’s telecommunications policy. 

PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUSTICE

The Committee recommends a total of $798,723,000 and 8,008 

full-time equivalent positions for fiscal year 2005 for the public 

safety activities funded through this appropriation. 
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PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUSTICE 

Agency/activity Approved fiscal year 2004 1 Fiscal year 2005 request Intra-District Committee Rec- ommendation 

Bill compared with— 

Fiscal year 2004 

approved 

Fiscal year 2005 

request 

Metropolitan Police Department ........................................................................................................................ $377,967,000 $372,429,000 $6,753,000 $372,429,000 ¥$5,538,000 ........................Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department .......................................................................................... 153,097,000 145,364,000 368,000 145,364,000 ¥7,734,000 ........................Police Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ Retirement System ..................................................................................... 96,200,000 112,100,000 ........................ 112,100,000 ∂15,900,000 ........................Department of Corrections ................................................................................................................................ 101,012,000 121,447,000 1,423,000 121,447,000 ∂20,435,000 ........................National Guard .................................................................................................................................................. 3,414,000 3,253,000 ........................ 3,253,000 ¥161,000 ........................Emergency Management Agency ....................................................................................................................... 5,412,000 5,030,000 ........................ 5,030,000 ¥382,000 ........................Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure .............................................................................................. 193,000 213,000 ........................ 213,000 ∂20,000 ........................Judicial Nomination Commission ...................................................................................................................... 110,000 118,000 ........................ 118,000 ∂8,000 ........................Office of Citizen Complaint Review .................................................................................................................. 1,481,000 1,756,000 ........................ 1,756,000 ∂275,000 ........................Advisory Commission on Sentencing ................................................................................................................ 634,000 581,000 ........................ 581,000 ¥53,000 ........................Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ............................................................................................................... 6,539,000 6,762,000 ........................ 6,762,000 ∂223,000 ........................Office of Administrative Hearings ..................................................................................................................... 4,389,000 6,647,000 1,164,000 6,647,000 ∂2,258,000 ........................Corrections Information Council ........................................................................................................................ 170,000 155,000 ........................ 155,000 ¥15,000 ........................Criminal Justice Coordinating Council .............................................................................................................. 1,563,000 1,560,000 ........................ 1,560,000 ¥3,000 ........................Forensic Health and Science Laboratory ........................................................................................................... 800,000 800,000 ........................ 800,000 ........................ ........................Office of Unified Communications .................................................................................................................... ........................ 30,217,000 ........................ 30,217,000 ∂30,217,000 ........................

Total, Public Safety and Justice .......................................................................................................... 752,979,000 808,431,000 9,707,000 808,431,000 ∂55,450,000 ........................

1 Includes Intra-District funds. 
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METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT

The Committee recommends $365,676,000 and 4,468 full-time 

equivalent positions (including $352,576,000 and 4,466 full-time 

equivalent positions from local funds, $3,670,000 and 2 full-time 

equivalent positions from Federal funds, and $9,430,000) for the 

Metropolitan Police Department for fiscal year 2005. 

The Metropolitan Police Department seeks to prevent crime and 

the fear of crime, and to work with others to build safe and healthy 

neighborhoods throughout the District of Columbia. 

FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

The Committee recommends $144,995,000 and 2,036 full-time 

equivalent positions (including $144,926,000 and 2,036 full-time 

equivalent positions from local funds, $9,000 from private funds 

and $60,000 from other funds) for the Fire and Emergency Medical 

Services for fiscal year 2005. 

The mission of the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department is to improve the quality of life for those who live, work, visit, 

and conduct business in the District of Columbia by preventing and 

extinguishing fires and providing emergency medical, ambulance, 

and technical rescue. 

POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM

The bill includes $112,100,000 from local funds for the Police and 

Fire Retirement System for fiscal year 2005. 

The Police and Fire Retirement System provides annuity payments and other retirement and disability benefits for the District 

Metropolitan Police and Fire Department retirees and survivors. 

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

The Committee recommends $120,024,000 and 884 full-time 

equivalent positions (including $120,024,000 and 884 full-time 

equivalent positions from local funds for the Department of Corrections for fiscal year 2005. 

The mission of the Department of Corrections is to ensure public 

safety and uphold the public’s trust by providing for the safe and 

secure confinement of pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates. 

The agency is completing the transition from a State/county prison 

system to primarily a city/county jail system in accordance with the 

National Capital Revitalization Act. 

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA NATIONAL GUARD

The Committee recommends $3,253,000 and 53 full-time equivalent positions (including $2,101,000 and 30 full-time equivalent positions from local funds and $1,152,000 and 23 full-time equivalent 

positions from Federal funds) for the National Guard for fiscal year 

2005. 

The mission of the D.C. National Guard is to protect life, property, and the interests of the District of Columbia during civil 

emergencies and to serve as an integral component of the Nation’s 

military forces, when activated. 
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES

The Committee recommends $5,030,000 and 39 full-time equivalent positions (including $3,253,000 and 26 full-time equivalent positions from local funds and $1,777,000 and 13 full-time equivalent 

positions from Federal funds for the Emergency Management Services for fiscal year 2005. 

The mission of the D.C. Emergency Management Services Agency is to reduce the loss of life and property and protect citizens and 

institutions from all hazards by administering a comprehensive 

community-based emergency management program. 

COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL DISABILITIES AND TENURE

The Committee recommends $213,000 and 2 full-time equivalent 

positions from local funds for the Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure for fiscal year 2005. 

The Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure provides for 

the preservation of an independent and fair judiciary by making 

determinations concerning the discipline, involuntary retirement, 

and reappointment of judges for the D.C. Superior Court and the 

D.C. Court of Appeals. 

JUDICIAL NOMINATION COMMISSION

The Committee recommends $118,000 and 1 full-time equivalent 

position from local funds for the Judicial Nomination Commission 

for fiscal year 2005. 

The Judicial Nomination Commission screens, selects, and recommends nominees to the President of the United States to fill judicial vacancies in the D.C. Superior Court and the Court of Appeals. 

OFFICE OF CIVILIAN COMPLAINT REVIEW

The Committee recommends $1,756,000 and 22 full-time equivalent positions from local funds for the Office of Citizens Complaint 

Review for fiscal year 2005. 

The Office of Citizens Complaint Review provides the public with 

an independent and impartial forum for the review and resolution 

of complaints against officers of the Metropolitan Police Department and Special Police officers employed by the D.C. government. 

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SENTENCING COMMISSION

The Committee recommends $581,000 and 5 full-time equivalent 

positions from local funds for the Advisory Commission on Sentencing for fiscal year 2005. 

The Advisory Commission on Sentencing advises the D.C. Council on issues relating to sentences imposed for felonies committed 

within the District. 

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER

The Committee recommends $6,762,000 and 76 full-time equivalent positions (including $6,650,000 and 74 full-time equivalent positions from local funds and $112,000 and 2 full-time equivalent po-
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sitions from other funds) for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for fiscal year 2005. 

The mission of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is to investigate and certify all deaths in the District of Columbia that 

occur by any means of violence (injury), and those that occur unexpectedly, without medical attention, in custody, or which pose a 

threat to the public health. 

OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS

The Committee recommends $5,483,000 and 47 full-time equivalent positions (including $5,300,000 and 44 full-time equivalent positions from local funds and $183,000 and 3 full-time equivalent positions from other funds) for the Office of Administrative Hearings 

for fiscal year 2005. 

CORRECTIONS INFORMATION COUNCIL

The Committee recommends $155,000 and 2 full-time equivalent 

positions from local funds for the Corrections Information Council 

for fiscal year 2005. 

CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL

The Committee recommends $1,560,000 and 9 full-time equivalent positions from local funds for the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for fiscal year 2005. 

FORENSIC HEALTH AND SCIENCE LABORATORY

The Committee recommends $800,000 and 10 full-time equivalent positions from local funds for the Forensic Health and Science 

Laboratory for fiscal year 2005. 

OFFICE OF UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS

The Committee recommends $30,217,000 and 353 full-time 

equivalent positions (including $10,036,000 and 106 full-time 

equivalent positions from local funds and $20,181,000 and 247 fulltime equivalent positions from other funds) for the Office of Unified 

Communications for fiscal year 2005. 

PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM

A total of $1,266,424,000 and 10,506 full-time equivalent positions is recommended for the operation of the activities included 

within this appropriation title. 
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PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM 

Agency/activity Approved fiscal year 2004 1 Fiscal year 2005 request Intra-District Committee rec- ommendation 

Bill compared with— 

Fiscal year 2004 

approved 

Fiscal year 2005 

request 

D.C. Public Schools ......................................................................................................................................... $934,194,000 $956,350,000 $54,406,000 $956,350,000 ∂$22,156,000 ........................Teachers’ Retirement Fund ............................................................................................................................. ........................ 9,200,000 ........................ 9,200,000 ∂9,200,000 ........................State Education Office .................................................................................................................................... 70,814,000 73,104,000 ........................ 73,104,000 ∂2,290,000 ........................D.C. Public Charter Schools ............................................................................................................................ 137,531,000 196,802,000 ........................ 196,802,000 ∂59,271,000 ........................University of the District of Columbia ............................................................................................................ 87,846,000 ........................ ........................ ........................ ¥87,846,000 ........................University of the District of Columbia Subsidy .............................................................................................. ........................ 49,602,000 ........................ 49,602,000 ∂49,602,000 ........................D.C. Public Library .......................................................................................................................................... 28,816,000 31,202,000 370,000 31,202,000 ∂2,385,000 ........................Commission on the Arts and Humanities ....................................................................................................... 2,513,000 4,961,000 20,000 4,961,000 ∂2,448,000 ........................

Total, Public Education System ......................................................................................................... 1,261,714,000 1,321,220,000 54,796,000 1,321,220,000 ∂59,508,000 ........................

1 Includes Intra-District funds. 
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The Committee recommends $901,944,000 and 10,003 full-time 

equivalent positions (including $760,494,000 and 8,739 full-time 

equivalent positions from local funds, $130,450,000 and 1,144 fulltime equivalent positions from Federal funds and $7,328,000 and 

25 full-time equivalent positions from other funds, and $3,670,000 

and 94 full-time equivalent positions from private funds) for the 

public school system for fiscal year 2005. 

The D.C. Public Schools seeks to make dramatic improvements 

in the achievement of all students today in preparation for their 

world tomorrow. 

TEACHER’S RETIREMENT SYSTEM

The Committee recommends $9,200,000 from local funds for the 

Teacher’s Retirement System for fiscal year 2005. 

STATE EDUCATION OFFICE

The Committee recommends $73,104,000 and 67 full-time equivalent positions (including $10,015,000 and 30 full-time equivalent 

positions from local funds, $62,914,000 and 37 full-time equivalent 

positions from Federal funds and $176,000 and 0 full-time equivalent positions from other funds) for the State Education Office for 

fiscal year 2005. 

The D.C. State Education Office seeks to enhance the administrative efficiency of State-level education functions and ensure the 

equitable distribution of educational resources. 

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CHARTER SCHOOLS

The bill includes $196,802,000 from local funds for the D.C. 

Charter Schools for fiscal year 2005. 

The District of Columbia Charter Schools provide an alternative 

free education for students who reside in the District of Columbia. 

UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SUBSIDY

The Committee recommends $49,602,000 from local funds for the 

University of the District of Columbia for fiscal year 2005. 

The University of the District of Columbia is an urban land 

grant institution of higher education with an open admissions policy. 

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC LIBRARIES

The Committee recommends $30,831,000 and 427 full-time 

equivalent positions (including $28,978,000 and 414 full-time 

equivalent positions from local funds, $1,093,000 and 12 full-time 

equivalent positions from Federal funds, and $651,000 and 1 fulltime equivalent positions from other funds and $110,000 from private funds) for the Public Library for fiscal year 2005. 

The D.C. Public Library provides environments that invite reading, learning, and community discussion; trained staff and technology to help in finding, evaluating, and using information; and 

opportunities for children, teenagers, adults, and senior citizens to 
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learn to read and use information resources for personal growth 

and development. 

COMMISSION ON THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES

The bill includes $4,941,000 and 9 full-time equivalent positions 

(including $3,618,000 and 2 full-time equivalent positions from 

local funds, $523,000 and 7 full-time equivalent positions from Federal funds and $800,000 from other funds) for the Commission on 

the Arts and Humanities for fiscal year 2005. 

The Commission on the Arts and Humanities was created to enrich the quality of life for the residents of the District of Columbia 

through the arts and humanities. 

HUMAN SUPPORT SERVICES

A total of $2,533,825,000 and 6,810 full-time equivalent positions 

is recommended for the departments and agencies funded through 

this appropriation title. 
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HUMAN SUPPORT SERVICES 

Agency/activity Approved fiscal year 2004 1 Fiscal year 2005 request Intra-District Committee rec- ommendation 

Bill compared with— 

Fiscal year 2004 

approved 

Fiscal year 2005 

request 

Department of Human Services ...................................................................................................................... $399,703,000 $442,380,000 $2,759,000 $442,380,000 ∂$42,678,000 ........................Child and Family Services Agency .................................................................................................................. 208,303,000 217,578,000 39,614,000 217,578,000 ∂9,275,000 ........................Department of Mental Health ......................................................................................................................... 198,669,000 207,266,000 45,411,000 207,266,000 ∂8,597,000 ........................Department of Health ...................................................................................................................................... 1,500,159,000 1,637,183,000 7,568,000 1,637,183,000 ∂137,024,000 ........................Department of Parks and Recreation ............................................................................................................. 41,015,000 43,971,000 7,230,000 43,971,000 ∂2,956,000 ........................Office on Aging ............................................................................................................................................... 20,702,000 21,133,000 250,000 21,133,000 ∂431,000 ........................Unemployment Compensation Fund ................................................................................................................ 8,124,000 8,124,000 ........................ 8,124,000 .......................... ........................Disability Compensation Fund ........................................................................................................................ 27,959,000 29,600,000 ........................ 29,600,000 ∂1,641,000 ........................Office of Human Rights .................................................................................................................................. 1,891,000 2,514,000 ........................ 2,514,000 ∂623,000 ........................Office on Latino Affairs ................................................................................................................................... 4,001,000 4,462,000 808,000 4,462,000 ∂462,000 ........................D.C. Energy Office ........................................................................................................................................... 20,256,000 17,839,000 246,000 17,839,000 ¥2,418,000 ........................Children and Youth Investment Fund ............................................................................................................. 2,768,000 5,068,000 ........................ 5,068,000 ∂2,300,000 ........................Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs .................................................................................................. 345,000 353,000 ........................ 353,000 ∂8,000 ........................Office of Veterans Affairs ............................................................................................................................... 235,000 239,000 ........................ 239,000 ∂4,000 ........................Medicaid and Special Education Reform Fund .............................................................................................. 55,054,000 ........................ ........................ ........................ ¥55,054,000 ........................

Total, Human Support Services ......................................................................................................... 2,489,185,000 2,637,710,000 103,885,000 2,637,710,000 ∂148,529,000 ........................

1 Includes Intra-District funds. 
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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

The Committee recommends $439,622,000 and 2,215 full-time 

equivalent positions (including $257,132,000 and 1,128 full-time 

equivalent positions from local funds, $180,358,000 and 1,087 fulltime equivalent positions from Federal funds and $2,132,000 from 

other funds) for the Department of Human Services for fiscal year 

2005. 

The Department of Human Services provides comprehensive 

quality human services and develops social service policies and programs to foster the rehabilitation and self-sufficiency of District 

residents. 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

An appropriation of $1,629,615,000 and 1,449 full-time equivalent positions (including $513,938,000 and 393 full-time equivalent 

positions from local funds, $1,097,637,000 and 923 full-time equivalent positions from Federal funds, and $17,891,000 and 130 fulltime equivalent positions from other funds and $150,000 and 4 fulltime equivalents from private funds) are recommended for the Department of Health for fiscal year 2005. 

The mission of the Department of Health is to assure equitable 

access to comprehensive high quality public health services to all 

D.C. residents and visitors and undertake activities that will support the highest quality of life achievable for District residents and 

visitors. 

CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES AGENCY

The Committee recommends $177,964,000 and 765 full-time 

equivalent positions (including $142,235,000 and 612 full-time 

equivalent positions from local funds, and $34,665,000 and 154 fulltime equivalent positions from Federal funds and $650,000 and 0 

full-time equivalents from other funds) for the Child and Family 

Services Agency for fiscal year 2005. 

The mission of the Child and Family Services Agency is to protect and promote the health and well-being of the children of the 

District of Columbia through public and private partnerships focused on strengthening and preserving families with services that 

ensure cultural competence, accountability and professional integrity. 

DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH

The Committee recommends $161,855,000 and 1,505 full-time 

equivalent positions (including $153,228,000 and 1,458 full-time 

equivalent positions from local funds, and $3,819,000 and 11 fulltime equivalent positions from Federal funds, and $4,808,000 and 

36 full-time equivalent positions from other funds) for the Department of Mental Health for fiscal year 2005. 

The Department of Mental Health seeks to provide mental 

health services to children, youth, adults and their families and develop and retain a highly qualified workforce and to facilitate organizational effectiveness. 
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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

The Committee recommends $36,741,000 and 754 full-time 

equivalent positions (including $34,303,000 and 673 full-time 

equivalent positions from local funds, $839,000 from private funds, 

and $1,600,000 and 60 full-time equivalent positions from other 

funds) for the Department of Parks and Recreation for fiscal year 

2005. 

The Department of Parks and Recreation seeks to enhance the 

physical, mental, and social well-being of our children, youth, families, and individuals by providing quality, customer-focused leisure 

and recreation services in environmentally protected parks and 

safe, attractive facilities. 

OFFICE ON AGING

The Committee recommends $20,883,000 and 23 full-time equivalent positions (including $14,732,000 and 14 full-time equivalent 

positions from local funds, $6,151,000 and 9 full-time equivalent 

positions from Federal funds) for the Office on Aging for fiscal year 

2005. 

The Office on Aging advocates, plans, implements, and monitors 

programs in health, education, employment, and social services to 

promote longevity, independence, dignity, and choice for the District’s senior citizens. 

UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FUND

A total of $8,124,000 from local funds is recommended for the 

Unemployment Compensation Fund for fiscal year 2005. 

The Unemployment Compensation Fund seeks to provide unemployment compensation benefits to former District government employees during periods of unemployment that are a result of separation through no fault of their own. 

DISABILITY COMPENSATION FUND

A total of $29,600,000 from local funds is recommended for the 

Disability Compensation Fund for fiscal year 2005. 

The Disability Compensation Fund aims to proactively integrate 

managed care principles with rehabilitation expertise in order to 

safely return employees to work, as soon as possible, reduce costs, 

and manage issues created by employees’ work related injuries 

and/or illnesses. 

OFFICE OF HUMAN RIGHTS

The Committee recommends $2,514,000 and 27 full-time equivalent positions (including $2,281,000 and 26 full-time equivalent positions from local funds and $233,000 and 1 full-time equivalent position from Federal funds) for the Office of Human Rights for fiscal 

year 2005. 

The mission of the Office of Human Rights is to mediate, investigate, conciliate, prosecute, and address illegal discriminatory 

practices in employment, housing and commercial space, public accommodations, and educational institutions. 
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OFFICE ON LATINO AFFAIRS

The Committee recommends $3,655,000 and 12 full-time equivalent positions from local funds for the Office on Latino Affairs for 

fiscal year 2005. 

The Office on Latino Affairs ensures that a full range of health, 

education, employment, and social services are available to the 

Latino community in the District of Columbia. 

ENERGY OFFICE

The bill includes $17,592,000 and 53 full-time equivalent positions (including $427,000 and 3 full-time equivalent positions from 

local funds, $8,808,000 and 35 full-time equivalent positions from 

Federal funds and $360,000 and 4 full-time equivalent positions 

from other funds and $7,997,000 and 11 full-time equivalent positions from private funds) for the Energy Office for fiscal year 2005. 

The mission of the Energy Office is to help improve the District’s 

quality of life and economic competitiveness by making the District 

of Columbia energy efficient. The Energy Office also helps low-income residents by providing energy assistance and conservation 

services. 

OFFICE ON ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER AFFAIRS

The Committee recommends $353,000 and 5 full-time equivalent 

positions from local funds for the Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs for fiscal year 2005. The Office of Asian and Pacific 

Islander Affairs seeks to ensure that a full range of health, education, employment and social services are available to the Asian 

and Pacific Island community in the District of Columbia. 

OFFICE OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS

A total of $239,000 and 3 full-time equivalent positions from local 

funds is recommended for the Office of Veterans’ Affairs for fiscal 

year 2005. 

The Office of Veterans’ Affairs seeks to advocate for veterans and 

their dependents in obtaining their rights, privileges and benefits; 

provides mandatory counsel and assistance to veterans and their 

dependents in acquiring Veterans Administration benefits and 

privileges. 

CHILDREN AND YOUTH INVESTMENT FUND

The Committee recommends $5,068,000 from local funds for the 

Children Youth Investment Fund for fiscal year 2005. 

PUBLIC WORKS

A total of $331,936,000 and 1,751 full-time equivalent positions 

is recommended for fiscal year 2005 for activities funded through 

this appropriation. 
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PUBLIC WORKS 

Agency/activity Approved fiscal year 2004 1 Fiscal year 2005 request Intra-District Committee rec- ommendation 

Bill compared with— 

Fiscal year 2004 

approved 

Fiscal year 2005 

request 

Department of Public Works ........................................................................................................................... $107,106,000 $105,220,000 $15,446,000 $105,220,000 ¥$1,886,000 ........................Department of Transportation ......................................................................................................................... 26,553,000 31,579,000 226,000 31,579,000 ∂5,026,000 ........................Department of Motor Vehicles ......................................................................................................................... 39,675,000 40,790,000 157,000 40,790,000 ∂1,114,000 ........................D.C. Taxicab Commission ................................................................................................................................ 1,388,000 1,258,000 ........................ 1,258,000 ¥130,000 ........................Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Commission ....................................................................................... 92,000 95,000 ........................ 95,000 ∂3,000 ........................Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority ............................................................................................ 166,129,000 164,153,000 ........................ 164,153,000 ¥1,976,000 ........................School Transit Subsidy .................................................................................................................................... 3,650,000 4,670,000 ........................ 4,670,000 ∂1,020,000 ........................

Total, Public Works ............................................................................................................................ 344,594,000 347,765,000 15,829,000 347,765,000 ∂3,172,000 ........................

1 Includes Intra-District funds. 
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

The Committee recommends the appropriation of $89,774,000 

and 1,276 full-time equivalent positions (including $86,981,000 and 

1,268 full-time equivalent positions from local funds, and 

$2,793,000 and 8 full-time equivalent positions from other funds) 

for the Department of Public Works for fiscal year 2005. 

The Department of Public Works seeks to help improve the quality of life in the District of Columbia and enhance the District’s 

ability to compete for residents, business, tourism and trade. 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

The Committee recommends $31,353,000 and 98 full-time equivalent positions (including $26,815,000 and 88 full-time equivalent 

positions from local funds, and $4,000,000 and 0 full-time equivalent positions from Federal funds, and $538,000 and 10 full-time 

equivalent positions from other funds) for the Department of 

Transportation for fiscal year 2005. 

DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES

The bill includes $40,632,000 and 360 full-time equivalent positions (including $28,526,000 and 246 full-time equivalent positions 

from local funds and $12,107,000 and 113 full-time equivalent positions from other funds) for the Department of Motor Vehicles for 

fiscal year 2005. 

The Department of Motor Vehicles develops, administers, and enforces the vehicular laws of the District of Columbia and promotes 

a safe, environmentally clean, and economically vibrant community. 

D.C. TAXICAB COMMISSION

The Committee recommends $1,258,000 and 17 full-time equivalent positions (including $795,000 and 14 full-time equivalent positions from local funds and $463,000 and 3 full-time equivalent positions from other funds) for the D.C. Taxicab Commission for fiscal 

year 2005. The D.C. Taxicab Commission ensures that the public 

receives safe and reliable taxicab and other transportation services. 

WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT COMMISSION

The Committee recommends $95,000 from local funds for the 

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Commission for fiscal year 

2005. 

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Commission helps to 

assure that the public is provided passenger transportation services 

by licensing fit and financially responsible, privately owned, forhire carriers to serve the region. 

WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY

The Committee recommends $164,153,000 from local funds for 

the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority for fiscal year 

2005. 

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority ensures 

safe, convenient, and cost-effective transit service within the Dis-
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trict of Columbia and throughout the Washington metropolitan region. 

SCHOOL TRANSIT SUBSIDY

The Committee recommends $4,670,000 from local funds for the 

School Transit Subsidy for fiscal year 2005. 

The School Transit Subsidy ensures the safe passage of school 

children by subsidizing Metrobus and Metrorail ridership for eligible D.C. students. 

FINANCING AND OTHER USES

The Committee recommends a total of $576,692,000 from local 

funds for the following appropriation titles. 
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FINANCING AND OTHER USES 

Agency/activity Approved fiscal year 2004 1 Fiscal year 2005 request Intra-District Committee rec- ommendation 

Bill compared with— 

Fiscal year 2004 

approved 

Fiscal year 2005 

request 

Reserve .......................................................................................................................................................... ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ .......................... ..........................Cash Reserve ................................................................................................................................................. $50,000,000 $50,000,000 ........................ $50,000,000 .......................... ..........................Repayment of Loans and Interest ................................................................................................................. 311,504,000 347,700,000 ........................ 347,700,000 ∂$36,196,000 ..........................Repayment of General Fund Recovery Debt .................................................................................................. ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ .......................... ..........................Payment of Interest on Short-Term Borrowing ............................................................................................. 3,000,000 4,000,000 ........................ 4,000,000 ∂1,000,000 ..........................Certificates of Participation .......................................................................................................................... 4,911,000 15,252,000 $4,000,000 15,252,000 ∂10,341,000 ..........................Settlements and Judgments .......................................................................................................................... 22,522,000 20,270,000 ........................ 20,270,000 ¥2,252,000 ..........................Wilson Building ............................................................................................................................................. 3,704,000 3,633,000 ........................ 3,633,000 ¥71,000 ..........................Workforce Investments .................................................................................................................................. 22,308,000 38,114,000 ........................ 38,114,000 ∂15,806,000 ..........................Non-Departmental Agency ............................................................................................................................. 19,639,000 13,946,000 ........................ 13,946,000 ¥5,693,000 ..........................Pay-As-You-Go Capital .................................................................................................................................. 0 6,531,000 ........................ 6,531,000 ¥4,736,000 ..........................Tax Increment Financing Program ................................................................................................................ 1,940,000 ........................ ........................ ........................ ¥1,940,000 ..........................Medicaid Grant Disallowance ........................................................................................................................ 57,000,000 ........................ ........................ ........................ ¥57,000,000 ..........................Emergency Planning and Security Costs ...................................................................................................... 10,935,000 15,000,000 ........................ 15,000,000 ∂4,065,000 ..........................Family Literacy Program ................................................................................................................................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ .......................... ..........................District of Columbia Scholarship Program ................................................................................................... ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ .......................... ..........................One-Time Expenditures .................................................................................................................................. 11,267,000 ........................ ........................ ........................ .......................... ..........................Equipment Lease Operating .......................................................................................................................... ........................ 23,109,000 ........................ 23,109,000 ∂23,109,000 ..........................Emergency and Contingency Reserve Funds ................................................................................................ ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ .......................... ..........................Pay-Go Capital .............................................................................................................................................. ........................ 43,137,000 ........................ 43,137,000 ∂43,137,000 ..........................

Total, Financing and Other .............................................................................................................. 518,731,000 580,692,000 4,000,000 580,692,000 ∂61,962,000 ..........................

1 Includes Intra-District funds. 
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WORKFORCE INVESTMENTS

The Committee recommends $38,114,000 from local funds for fiscal year 2005. The workforce investments include the estimated fiscal impact of compensation increases for fiscal year 2002 and fiscal 

year 2003 for all District employees, union and nonunion. 

CASH RESERVE

The Committee recommends $50,000,000 from local funds for the 

Cash Reserve established by section 202(j) of the District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Act of 

1995, Public Law 104–8. 

REPAYMENT OF LOANS AND INTEREST

The bill includes $347,700,000 from local funds for debt service 

costs on long-term general obligation bonds, which are associated 

with the District’s borrowings to finance capital project expenditures of general fund agencies. 

PAYMENT OF INTEREST ON SHORT-TERM BORROWING

The Committee recommends $4,000,000 from local funds for the 

payment of interest and costs associated with borrowings to meet 

short-term seasonal cash needs. 

WILSON BUILDING

The bill includes $3,633,000 from local funds for rent and security at the John A. Wilson Building. 

CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION

The Committee recommends $11,252,000 from local funds to be 

used for principal and interest payments on the District’s Certificates of Participation, issued to finance the ground lease underlying the building located at One Judiciary Square. 

SETTLEMENTS AND JUDGMENTS

The Committee recommends $20,270,000 from local funds to be 

used for making refunds and for the payment of legal settlements 

or judgments that have been entered against the District of Columbia government. 

EMERGENCY PLANNING AND SECURITY COSTS

The Committee recommends $15,000,000 from Federal funds appropriated earlier in this Act under the heading ‘‘Federal Payment 

for Emergency Planning and Security Costs in the District of Columbia,’’ to reimburse the District of Columbia for the costs of public safety expenses related to security events in the District of Columbia. The further Committee recommends that the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia shall provide a report, within 15 days of expenditure, to the President and to the Committees 

on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives, 

detailing any expenditure of these funds for public safety purposes. 
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EMERGENCY AND CONTINGENCY RESERVE FUNDS

The Committee recommends that the Mayor deposit from local 

funds the proceeds required pursuant to Section 159(a) of Public 

Law 106–522 and Section 404(c) of Public Law 106–554 in the 

Emergency and Contingency Reserve Funds in fiscal year 2003 consistent with the requirements established in Section 450A(b) of the 

District of Columbia Home Rule Act (Public Law 93–198; D.C. Official Code. sec. 1–204.50a(b)). 

NON-DEPARTMENTAL

The Committee recommends $13,946,000 (including $4,000,000 

from local funds and $9,946,000 from other funds) from local funds 

for the non-departmental agency for fiscal year 2005. The non-departmental agency is a financial entity designed to account for 

costs that cannot be allocated to specific agencies during the development of the proposed budget. 

PAY-AS-YOU-GO CAPITAL

The Committee recommends $6,31,000 from local funds for PayAs-You-Go Capital for fiscal year 2005. 

The Pay-As-You-Go Capital fund allows the District to spend 

money on items to improve service delivery for residents, while not 

expanding the base budget. 

TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PROGRAM

The Committee provides such funds as are necessary to meet the 

tax increment financing requirements, but not to exceed $9,710,000 

from local funds in the District’s general fund balance. The funds 

are used to support payment of debt service. 

EQUIPMENT LEASE OPERATING

The Committee recommends $23,109,000 from local funds to 

Equipment Lease Operating for fiscal year 2005. 

PAY-AS-YOU-GO CONTINGENCY

The Committee recommends $43,137,000 from local funds for 

Pay-As-You-Go Contingency for fiscal year 2005. 

The mission of Pay-As-You-Go Contingency is to establish a contingency reserve in order to provide critical unanticipated agency 

requirements. Expenditures from the fund are subject to approval 

by Council resolution. 

REVISED REVENUE ESTIMATE CONTINGENCY PRIORITY

The Committee recommends such amounts as may be necessary 

from the District’s local funds as provided in the Contingency for 

Recordation and Transfer Tax Reduction and the office of Property 

Management and Library Expenditures Act of 2004, approved by 

the Council of the District of Columbia on 1st reading, May 14, 

2004 (Bill 15–768). 
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OLD CONVENTION CENTER DEMOLITION RESERVE

The Committee recommends such amount as may be necessary, 

not to exceed $11,000,000, from the District’s general fund balance 

to meet the requirements for the Old Convention Center Demolition Reserve. 

ENTERPRISE FUNDS 

The Committee recommends a total of $947,749,000 and 1,058 

full-time equivalent positions from enterprise and other funds for 

the activities funded through these appropriation titles. 
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ENTERPRISE FUNDS 

Agency/activity Approved fiscal year 2004 1 Fiscal year 2005 request Intra-District Committee rec- ommendation 

Bill compared with— 

Fiscal year 2004 

approved 

Fiscal year 2005 

request 

Water and Sewer Authority ............................................................................................................................ $259,095,000 $297,206,000 ........................ $297,206,000 ∂$38,111,000 ..........................Washington Aqueduct .................................................................................................................................... 55,553,000 47,972,000 ........................ 47,972,000 ¥7,581,000 ..........................Stormwater Permit Compliance ..................................................................................................................... 3,501,000 3,792,000 ........................ 3,792,000 ∂291,000 ..........................Lottery and Charitable Games Board ........................................................................................................... 242,755,000 247,000,000 ........................ 247,000,000 ∂4,245,000 ..........................Sports and Entertainment Commission ........................................................................................................ 13,979,000 7,322,000 ........................ 7,322,000 ¥6,657,000 ..........................Retirement Board .......................................................................................................................................... 13,895,000 15,277,000 ........................ 15,277,000 ∂1,382,000 ..........................Washington Convention Center ..................................................................................................................... 69,742,000 77,176,000 ........................ 77,176,000 ∂7,434,000 ..........................National Capital Revitalization Corporation ................................................................................................. 7,850,000 7,850,000 ........................ 7,850,000 .......................... ..........................University Of The District Of Columbia ........................................................................................................ ........................ 90,575,000 $5,473,000 90,575,000 ∂90,575,000 ..........................D.C. Personal Trust Funds ............................................................................................................................ ........................ 953,000 ........................ 953,000 ∂953,000 ..........................D.C. Public Library Trust Funds .................................................................................................................... ........................ 17,000 ........................ 17,000 ∂17,000 ..........................Unemployment Compensation Fund .............................................................................................................. ........................ 180,000,000 ........................ 180,000,000 ∂180,000,000 ..........................

Total, Enterprise and Other Funds .................................................................................................. 666,370,000 975,139,000 5,473,000 975,139,000 ∂308,770,000 ..........................

1 Includes Intra-District funds. 
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WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY

The Committee recommends $287,206,000 from other funds for 

fiscal year 2005 for the Water and Sewer Authority. 

The Water and Sewer Authority delivers reliable potable water 

and wastewater collection services to the residents of the District 

of Columbia, and wastewater treatment services that are essential 

for public health and safety for the District. 

The Committee recommends $381,040,000 for the Water and 

Sewer Authority’s capital program (including $371,040,000 from 

local and $10,000,000 from a Federal payment.) 

WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT

The bill includes $47,972,000 from other funds for the Washington Aqueduct for fiscal year 2005. 

The Washington Aqueduct collects, purifies, and pumps an adequate supply of potable water to the District of Columbia, Arlington County, and the City of Falls Church, Virginia. 

STORMWATER PERMIT COMPLIANCE

The Committee recommends $3,792,000 from other funds for 

Stormwater Permit Compliance for fiscal year 2005. 

The Stormwater Permit Compliance is responsible for ensuring 

compliance with EPA requirements under the District’s storm 

water permit issued in April 2000. 

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA LOTTERY AND CHARITABLE GAMES CONTROL

BOARD

The Committee recommends $247,000,000 and 792 full-time 

equivalent positions from other funds for the Lottery and Charitable Games Board for fiscal year 2005. 

The Lottery and Charitable Games Board generates revenues for 

the general fund and regulates charitable games in order to support programs and services for the residents of the District of Columbia. 

SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION

The Committee recommends $7,322,000 from other funds for the 

Sports and Entertainment Commission for fiscal year 2005. 

The Sports and Entertainment Commission improves the quality 

of life and enhances economic development in the District by operating RFK Stadium, managing the non-military functions of the 

D.C. National Guard Armory, promoting the District as venue for 

sports and entertainment activities, and supporting youth recreational activities. The Committee recommends $3,000,000 from 

Federal funds, appropriated earlier in this Act as under the heading ‘‘Federal Payment for Anacostia Waterfront Initiative in the 

District of Columbia’’, to be used for environmental and infrastructure costs related to the ongoing development of parks and recreation on the Anacostia River. 
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA RETIREMENT BOARD

The Committee recommends $15,277,000 and 14 full-time equivalent positions from other funds for the D.C. Retirement Board for 

fiscal year 2005. 

The mission of the D.C. Retirement Board is to invest, control, 

and manage the assets of the D.C. Teachers’ Retirement System 

and the D.C. Police Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ Retirement System. 

WASHINGTON CONVENTION CENTER AUTHORITY

The Committee recommends $77,176,000 from other funds for 

the Washington Convention Center for fiscal year 2005. 

The Washington Convention Center plans to expand the revenue 

base of the District by promoting and hosting large national and 

international conventions and trade shows that bring hundreds of 

thousands of out-of-town delegates, exhibitors, and businesses to 

Washington, D.C.; and to provide expanded employment and business opportunities for residents of the District. 

NATIONAL CAPITAL REVITALIZATION CORPORATION

The Committee recommends $7,850,000 from other funds for the 

National Capital Revitalization Corporation for fiscal year 2005. 

The mission of the National Capital Revitalization Corporation is 

to spur economic development throughout the District of Columbia 

primarily in neighborhoods of need. 

UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

The Committee recommends $85,102,000 and 953 full-time 

equivalent positions (including $49,602,000 and 554 full-time 

equivalent positions from local funds, $15,192,000 and 152 full-time 

equivalents positions from Federal funds, $19,434,000 and 232 fulltime equivalent positions from other funds, and $873,000 and 15 

full-time equivalent positions from private funds) for the University 

of the District of Columbia for fiscal year 2005. The University of 

the District of Columbia is an urban land grant institution of higher education with an open admissions policy. 

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PERSONAL TRUST FUND

The Committee recommends $953,000 from other funds for the 

District of Columbia Personal Trust Funds for fiscal year 2005. 

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUST FUND

The Committee recommends $17,000 from other funds for the 

District of Columbia Public Library Trust Fund for fiscal year 

2005. 

UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FUND

The Committee recommends $180,000,000 from other funds of 

the Unemployment Compensation Fund of the fiscal year 2005. 

The Unemployment Compensation Fund seeks to provide employment compensation benefits to former District government employees during periods of unemployment that are a result of separation through no fault of their own. 
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CAPITAL OUTLAY 

The committee recommends a net increase of $745,885,000 for 

fiscal years 2005–2009 (consisting of $839,897,000 from local funds, 

$172,209,000 in Federal grants, $38,542,000 from the highway 

trust fund, $37,000,000 from the Right-of-way fund, and 

$20,000,000 from Federal payments). Included under the appropriation heading Water and Sewer is $381,040,000 (including 

$371,040,000 from local funds and $10,000,000 from Federal payments) for fiscal year 2005 capital outlay. 

The following is a list of projects recommended by the Committee: 

CAPITAL OUTLAY PROGRAM 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 

2005–2010 

request 

2005–2010 

Committee recommendation 

Office of the City Administrator: Child Advocacy Center ............................................... 3,200 3,200 

Office of Property Management: 

Facility Condition Assessments ............................................................................. 7,500 7,500 

National Archives ................................................................................................... 52,000 52,000 

Replace South, East & West Elevators at 300 Indiana Ave., N.W ....................... 2,500 2,500 

Asbestos Abatement at Various District Building ................................................. 250 250 

Old Navy Hospital .................................................................................................. 3,000 3,000 

Renovation of Existing Restrooms for 300 Indiana Avenue ................................. 1,068 1,068 

Government Centers ............................................................................................... 12,330 12,330 

Complete Renovation & Modernization .................................................................. (750 ) (750 ) 

Eastern Market ....................................................................................................... 1,000 1,000 

Electrical Upgrade .................................................................................................. (270 ) (270 ) 

Roof Replacements at Juvenile Court Bldg ........................................................... (82 ) (82 ) 

Reeves Municipal Center ....................................................................................... (1,002 ) (1,002 )

Fire Suppression ..................................................................................................... (460 ) (460 ) 

Handicap Barrier Removal ..................................................................................... (1,102 ) (1,102 ) 

Asbestos Abatement .............................................................................................. (657 ) (657 ) 

General Improvements ........................................................................................... (1,091 ) (1,091 ) 

Energy Conservation .............................................................................................. (786 ) (786 ) 

CCNV ...................................................................................................................... 2,341 2,341 

Total, Office of Property Management .............................................................. 92,889 92,889 

Office of the Chief Financial Officer: 

Union Square .......................................................................................................... (6,660 ) (6,660 ) 

Financial Conversion Systems Improvement ......................................................... 388 388 

Data Warehouse/Clean Hands ............................................................................... (1,900 ) (1,900 ) 

Total, Office of the Chief Financial Officer ...................................................... ¥8,172 ¥8,172 

Office of Planning: Public Planning Funds .................................................................... 6,500 6,500 

Commission on the Arts and Humanities: Public Arts .................................................. 1,101 1,101 

Office of the Corporation Counsel: Case Management—Corporation Counsel ............. (232 ) (232 ) 

DC Public Libraries: 

Anacostia Library ................................................................................................... (1,000 ) (1,000 ) 

Southeast Library Substantial Renovation ............................................................ (182 ) (182 ) 

Asbestos Abatement at Various Branch Library ................................................... (3,430 ) (3,430 ) 

Roof Replacement, Various Branch Library ........................................................... (653 ) (653 ) 

General Improvements to Various Branch ............................................................. 6,729 6,729 

New Tenley Branch Library .................................................................................... 830 830 
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CAPITAL OUTLAY PROGRAM—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 

2005–2010 

request 

2005–2010 

Committee recommendation 

Total, DC Public Libraries ................................................................................. 2,294 2,294 

Department of Housing and Community Development: Affordable Housing ................. (5,469 ) (5,469 ) 

Office of Planning and Economic Development: 

Neighborhood Revitalization (Vacant Property Revitalization) .............................. 8,000 8,000 

Eastgate ................................................................................................................. 5,000 5,000 

Neigh. Revitalization—Columbia Heights ............................................................. (2,700 ) (2,700 ) 

Total, Office of Planning and Economic Development ..................................... 10,300 10,300 

Metropolitan Police Department: 

New SOD Facility .................................................................................................... 18,000 18,000 

Police HQ Renovations ........................................................................................... 2,500 2,500 

Purchase of Mobile Crime Facility ......................................................................... 2,300 2,300 

Bicycle Acquisition ................................................................................................. 0 0 

Synchronized Mapping Analysis (ESMP OCTO) ...................................................... 16,660 16,660 

Total, Metropolitan Police Department .............................................................. 39,460 39,460 

Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department: 

Engine 20 Replacement ......................................................................................... 2,400 2,400 

Engine 5 ................................................................................................................. 2,419 2,419 

Engine 14 ............................................................................................................... 2,973 2,973 

Engine 27 ............................................................................................................... 2,133 2,133 

Class A Burn Building ........................................................................................... 1,371 1,371 

Scheduled Capital Maintenance ............................................................................ 1,750 1,750 

Fleet Maintenance .................................................................................................. 3,545 3,545 

Total, Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department ................................ 16,591 16,591 

Department of Corrections: General Improvements ....................................................... 6,800 6,800 

Office of Administrative Hearings: Outfitting of the Courtroom Facility ....................... 124 124 

Office of the Chief Medical Examiner: 

Renovation of Medical Examiners Office ............................................................... 1,000 1,000 

Forensic Lab Study ................................................................................................ 3,800 3,800 

Total, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner .................................................... 4,800 4,800 

University of the District of Columbia: 

Renovate Academic Laboratory .............................................................................. (5,820 ) (5,820 ) 

Student Center ....................................................................................................... 500 500 

Total, University of the District of Columbia .................................................... ¥5,320 ¥5,320 

District of Columbia Public Schools: 

DCPS Facility Maintenance/Modernization Program .............................................. 371,798 371,798 

Savoy Elementary School ....................................................................................... 1,500 1,500 

Total, District of Columbia Public Schools ....................................................... 373,298 373,298 

Department of Parks and Recreation: 

Riggs Lasalle ......................................................................................................... 3,479 3,479 

Camp Riverview Renovations ................................................................................ 1,930 1,930 

Woodrow Wilson Recreation Center ....................................................................... 8,000 8,000 

Lafayette Rec Cntr ................................................................................................. (500 ) (500 ) 

General Improvements ........................................................................................... 41,943 41,943 

New Recreation Facilities ...................................................................................... (2,931 ) (2,931 ) 
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CAPITAL OUTLAY PROGRAM—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 

2005–2010 

request 

2005–2010 

Committee recommendation 

Renovation and Repairs ........................................................................................ 10,914 10,914 

Total, Department of Parks and Recreation ..................................................... 62,835 62,835 

Department of Health: 

Medical Facilities ................................................................................................... 17,000 17,000 

DC Animal Shelter .................................................................................................. (45 ) (45 ) 

Gen Renov Public Health Lab ................................................................................ (332 ) (332 ) 

Detox Renovations .................................................................................................. (4,000 ) (4,000 ) 

Health Alliance Database Integration ................................................................... (5,000 ) (5,000 ) 

HIPPA And Security IT ............................................................................................ (110 ) (110 ) 

Asbestos Abatement .............................................................................................. (3,000 ) (3,000 ) 

Lighting .................................................................................................................. (1,200 ) (1,200 ) 

Laboratory Re-Engineering IT ................................................................................ (3,000 ) (3,000 ) 

Elevator Renovations ............................................................................................. (400 ) (400 ) 

Occupational & Professional License System ....................................................... (1,200 ) (1,200 ) 

APRA Patient Records System ............................................................................... (100 ) (100 ) 

Total, Department of Health ............................................................................. (1,387 ) (1,387 ) 

Department of Human Services: 

General Renovations .............................................................................................. (1,500 ) (1,500 ) 

Youth Services Administration ............................................................................... (334 ) (334 ) 

Children’s Tracking System ................................................................................... (360 ) (360 ) 

Life Safety Code ..................................................................................................... (500 ) (500 ) 

2146 Georgia Avenue ............................................................................................. (650 ) (650 ) 

Total, Department of Human Services .............................................................. (3,344 ) (3,344 ) 

Department of Transportation: 

Fiscal Year 1998 St Light Series Circuit Conversion ............................................ (375 ) (375 ) 

Union Station Park Garage .................................................................................... (228 ) (228 ) 

Local Street Improvement ...................................................................................... (2,761 ) (2,761 )

Roadway Resurfacing ............................................................................................ 8,155 8,155 

Roadway Upgrading ............................................................................................... (654 ) (654 ) 

Roadway Reconstruction ........................................................................................ (1,578 ) (1,578 )

Fiscal Year 2002 Economic Development Initiatives ............................................ (89 ) (89 ) 

Economic Development—Hot Spots ...................................................................... 14,000 14,000 

Fiscal Year 2003 Transportation Electrical Improvements ................................... 5,450 5,450 

Local Street Improvements .................................................................................... 3,670 3,670 

Roadway Improvements ......................................................................................... 8,500 8,500 

Local Roadside Improvements ............................................................................... 7,000 7,000 

Fiscal Year 2003 Roadway Reconstruction ........................................................... 500 500 

Local Economic Development ................................................................................ 1,880 1,880 

Local Street Rehabilitation Program ..................................................................... 10,000 10,000 

Transportation Electrical Systems Improvements ................................................. 17,126 17,126 

Highway Aid match ................................................................................................ 11,258 11,258 

Anacostia Waterfront Initiative .............................................................................. 2,980 2,980 

Traffic Safety Improvements .................................................................................. 5,147 5,147 

Bridge Rehabilitation ............................................................................................. 30,747 30,747

Roadway Resurfacing ............................................................................................ 935 935 

Roadside Improvements ......................................................................................... 429 429 

Traffic Safety Improvements .................................................................................. 2,322 2,322 

Traffic Operation Improvements ............................................................................ 16,022 16,022 

Roadway Reconstruction ........................................................................................ 33,860 33,860 

Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality .................................................................. 11,090 11,090 

Economic Development .......................................................................................... 8,082 8,082 

Federal Demonstration ........................................................................................... 4,766 4,766 

BESTA/ISTEA Reauthorization ................................................................................. 7,971 7,971 

Federal Plan and Management System ................................................................. 6,379 6,379 
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CAPITAL OUTLAY PROGRAM—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 

2005–2010 

request 

2005–2010 

Committee recommendation 

Fed Plan and Mgmt System .................................................................................. 416 416 

Street Rehabilitation Program ............................................................................... 18,115 18,115 

Bicycle Network ...................................................................................................... 2,083 2,083 

Minnesota Avenue Extension ................................................................................. 39 39 

Transportation Electrical Systems Improvements ................................................. 5,028 5,028 

Highway Aid match ................................................................................................ 2,435 2,435 

Anacostia Waterfront Initiative .............................................................................. 796 796 

Traffic Safety Improvements .................................................................................. 1,852 1,852 

Bridge Rehabilitation ............................................................................................. 8,114 8,114 

Roadway Resurfacing ............................................................................................ 356 356 

Roadside Improvements ......................................................................................... 91 91 

Traffic Safety Improvements .................................................................................. 507 507 

Traffic Operations Improvements .......................................................................... 186 186 

Roadway Reconstruction ........................................................................................ 8,018 8,018 

Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality .................................................................. 2,613 2,613 

Economic Development .......................................................................................... 1,832 1,832 

Federal Demonstration ........................................................................................... 1,192 1,192 

BESTA/ISTEA Reauthorization ................................................................................. 2,049 2,049 

Federal Demonstration ........................................................................................... 1,873 1,873 

Street Rehabilitation Program ............................................................................... 4,421 4,421 

Bicycle Program ..................................................................................................... 122 122 

Minnesota Avenue Extension ................................................................................. 10 10 

Total, Department of Transportation ................................................................. 274,732 274,732 

Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority: 

Metrobus Rehab ..................................................................................................... 54,982 54,982 

New Metrorail Cars ................................................................................................ (147,082 ) (147,082 ) 

Total, Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority ............................................ (92,100 ) (92,100 ) 

Department of Public Works: 

General Improvements ........................................................................................... (4,410 ) (4,410 ) 

USGT Removal ........................................................................................................ (401 ) (401 ) 

Support Facilities ................................................................................................... (1,432 ) (1,432 ) 

SWMA Roof Rehabilitation at 900 NJ Ave SE ....................................................... (217 ) (217 ) 

Salth Dome Renovations ........................................................................................ (486 ) (486 ) 

Total, Department of Public Works ................................................................... (6,946 ) (6,946 ) 

Department of Motor Vehicles: Ticket Information Processing System (TIP) and Enforcement Hardware ................................................................................................... 7,200 7,200 

Department of Mental Health: 

Housing Initiatives ................................................................................................. 5,500 5,500

Purchase and Renovate Space for Reg. III ........................................................... 4,000 4,000 

Construct New Hosp—Design ............................................................................... (54,932 ) (54,932 ) 

Demolition Of Dix And Jhp ..................................................................................... (11,112 ) (11,112 ) 

Seh General Improvements .................................................................................... (10,859 ) (10,859 )

Total, Department of Mental Health ................................................................. (67,403 ) (67,403 ) 

Office of the Chief Technology Officer: 

District Reporting System ...................................................................................... 8,301 8,301 

Tech City ................................................................................................................ 19,673 19,673 

SHARE Facility Upgrade ......................................................................................... (460 ) (460 ) 

Motor Services Modernization Program ................................................................. 2,000 2,000 

Document Management Infrastructure .................................................................. 12,230 12,230 
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CAPITAL OUTLAY PROGRAM—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Fiscal year 

2005–2010 

request 

2005–2010 

Committee recommendation 

Total, Office of the Chief Technology Officer ................................................... 41,744 41,744 

Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund: 

Blue Plains Wastewater Treatment ....................................................................... 181,656 181,656 

Sewer Collection System ........................................................................................ 43,800 43,800 

Stormwater ............................................................................................................. 9,118 9,118 

Water System ......................................................................................................... 122,627 122,627 

Capital Equipment ................................................................................................. 138,839 138,839 

Total, Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund .......................................................... 371,040 371,040 

Grand Total ........................................................................................................ 1,096,873 1,096,873 
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GENERAL PROVISIONS 

The Committee has modified section 306 and section 319 to allow 

the District to use locally-generated funds for lobbying purposes. 

The Committee has included language to maintain a complete prohibition on the use of Federal funds for this purpose. 

The Committee has modified section 320 to allow the District to 

use locally-generated revenues to support programs that provide individuals with sterile needles and syringes. This is consistent with 

a provision approved by the Senate and included in the fiscal year 

2004 Senate bill. The Committee has included language that maintains a complete prohibition on the use of Federal funds for this 

purpose. 

The Committee has included language (sec. 334) to modify the 

District’s Emergency and Contingency Cash Reserve requirements. 

The change would require a 2 percent emergency reserve and a 4 

percent contingency reserve, thereby reducing the total reserve requirement from 7 percent to 6 percent and extending the replenishment requirement from 1 year to 2 years. In addition, language 

changes the emergency and contingency cash reserve requirement 

to be based upon prior year actual expenditures, rather than the 

proposed expenditures of the current budget year. The calculation 

of actual expenditures shall be without regard to debt service expenditures. The Committee has also included a provision (sec. 335) 

to authorize the shifting of funds between the emergency and contingency funds and to allow the District to transfer surplus funds 

to the general fund. 

The Committee recommendation includes language (sec. 339) to 

allow the Office of Charter School Financing and Support to use 

Federal credit enhancement or direct loan funds to provide lease 

guarantees for charter schools. 

The Committee recommendation includes language (sec. 340) 

which amends the District of Columbia School Reform Act of 1995 

to further support and expand charter schools in the District. The 

amendment modifies the process for filing charter school petitions 

to encourage public schools to convert to charter schools, while ensuring teachers a 1 year transition process. In addition, the language requires that a public school which converts to public charter 

school may retain the facility which they occupied as a public 

school. To date, the law allowing public school conversion has only 

been utilized once, in the 3 year battle to convert Paul Junior High 

School to a public charter school. 

The Committee recommendation includes language in sections 

341 and 342 to clarify the auditing procedures of the District of Columbia Public Charter School Board and increase oversight and accountability. The District of Columbia Chartering Authorities for 

the District of Columbia Public Charter Schools shall incorporate 

best practice standards set forth by the National Association of 
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Charter School Authorizers and include in their annual report adherence to these recommendations. Best practices include: organizational infrastructure to meet the needs of schools and the community; evaluates performance, monitors compliance, and informs 

intervention of schools; conducts a transparent process which uses 

comprehensive data to make merit-based renewal decisions. 

The Committee recommendation includes in (sec. 344) to establish a biennial evaluation of the District of Columbia Chartering 

Authorities for the District of Columbia Public Charter Schools. 

The authority to charter public charter schools was created in the 

1995 D.C. School Reform Act, in which Congress laid out the requirements to become a charter school and an oversight structure 

for evaluating the performance of schools. Congress retained the 

ability to oversee the authorizing boards, and the Committee recommendation reflects a need for more accurate and complete information. Public charter schools have been a robust and successful 

experiment in the District of Columbia; however very little national 

data exists on the success of charter schools, mainly due to a lack 

of baseline data which shows the gain of students from the previous year. 

The GAO biennial evaluation shall establish standards for successful or unsuccessful charter school authorizing boards and the 

oversight necessary for them to conduct. The study should include 

an evaluation of the following: application review; ongoing monitoring; technical assistance; compliance with annual reporting requirements; decision-making in follow up to annual and 5-year reviews; school closures (justification and process); actual budget expenditures for the preceding 2 fiscal years; comparison of budget 

expenditures with mandated responsibilities; and alignment with 

best practices. The Committee also recommends that the GAO recommend whether a board’s authority to authorize public charter 

schools should be repealed if a certain percentage of such board’s 

authorized schools fail to meet charter requirements or the standards set in the No Child Left Behind Act. 

The General Accounting Office baseline report on the performance of each charter school authorizer will enable the Congress to 

evaluate the performance of the authorizing boards and the legislative mandate established in the District of Columbia School Reform 

Act of 1995. This management audit shall include a summary of 

technical assistance provided to charter schools and the correction 

action taken. In addition, the audit shall include the actual level 

of funding appropriated, budgeted, and expended for oversight of 

public charter schools authorized by each board. 

The Committee recommendation includes language (sec. 345) 

which requires the National Park Service to enter into an agreement to lease Kenilworth Park to the District of Columbia for the 

purposes of creating a multi-sport recreational facility, in order to 

create more recreation opportunities for youth in the District. 
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COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 7, RULE XVI, OF THE 

STANDING RULES OF THE SENATE 

Paragraph 7 of rule XVI requires that Committee reports on general appropriations bills identify each Committee amendment to 

the House bill ‘‘which proposes an item of appropriation which is 

not made to carry out the provisions of an existing law, a treaty 

stipulation, or an act or resolution previously passed by the Senate 

during that session.’’ 

Items providing funding for fiscal year 2005 which lack authorization are as follows: 

Federal Payment for Emergency Planning and Security Costs in the District of Columbia .................................. $15,000,000 

Federal Payment for Transportation Assistance ...................................................................................................... 5,000,000 

Federal Payment to the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia ......................................................... 32,500,000 

Federal Payment for Anacostia Waterfront Initiative .............................................................................................. 3,000,000 

Federal Payment for D.C. School Improvement ....................................................................................................... 40,000,000 

Federal Payment to D.C. for Unified Communications Center ................................................................................ 7,000,000 

Federal Payment for D.C. Foster Care Improvement ............................................................................................... 5,000,000 

Total, Federal funds which lack authorization .......................................................................................... 107,500,000 

COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 7(C), RULE XXVI, OF THE 

STANDING RULES OF THE SENATE 

Pursuant to paragraph 7(c) of rule XXVI, on September 21, 2004, 

the Committee ordered favorably reported S. 2826, an original bill 

making appropriations for the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said 

District for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, subject to 

amendment and subject to the budget allocation, by a recorded vote 

of 28–1, a quorum being present. The vote was as follows: 

Yeas Nays 

Chairman Stevens Mr. Specter 

Mr. Cochran 

Mr. Domenici 

Mr. Bond 

Mr. McConnell 

Mr. Burns 

Mr. Shelby 

Mr. Gregg 

Mr. Bennett 

Mr. Campbell 

Mr. Craig 

Mrs. Hutchison 

Mr. DeWine 

Mr. Brownback 

Mr. Byrd 

Mr. Inouye 
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Mr. Hollings 

Mr. Leahy 

Mr. Harkin 

Ms. Mikulski 

Mr. Reid 

Mr. Kohl 

Mrs. Murray 

Mr. Dorgan 

Mrs. Feinstein 

Mr. Durbin 

Mr. Johnson 

Ms. Landrieu 

COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 12, RULE XXVI OF THE 

STANDING RULES OF THE SENATE 

Paragraph 12 of rule XXVI requires that Committee reports on 

a bill or joint resolution repealing or amending any statute or part 

of any statute include ‘‘(a) the text of the statute or part thereof 

which is proposed to be repealed; and (b) a comparative print of 

that part of the bill or joint resolution making the amendment and 

of the statute or part thereof proposed to be amended, showing by 

stricken-through type and italics, parallel columns, or other appropriate typographical devices the omissions and insertions which 

would be made by the bill or joint resolution if enacted in the form 

recommended by the committee.’’ 

With respect to this bill, it is the opinion of the Committee that 

it is necessary to dispense with these requirements in order to expedite the business of the Senate. 

BUDGETARY IMPACT OF BILL 

PREPARED IN CONSULTATION WITH THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE PURSUANT TO SEC. 

308(a), PUBLIC LAW 93–344, AS AMENDED 

[In millions of dollars] 

Budget authority Outlays 

Committee 

allocation 

Amount 

of bill 

Committee 

allocation 

Amount 

of bill 

Comparison of amounts in the bill with Committee allocations 

to its subcommittees of amounts in the Budget Resolution 

for 2005: Subcommittee on the District of Columbia: 

Discretionary ........................................................................ 560 560 554 1 540 

Projections of outlays associated with the recommendation: 

2005 ..................................................................................... .................... .................... .................... 2 48 

2006 ..................................................................................... .................... .................... .................... 56 

2007 ..................................................................................... .................... .................... .................... 16 

2008 ..................................................................................... .................... .................... .................... 9 

2009 and future years ........................................................ .................... .................... .................... ....................

Financial assistance to State and local governments for 

2005 ......................................................................................... NA 378 NA 349 

1 Includes outlays from prior-year budget authority. 

2 Excludes outlays from prior-year budget authority. 

NA: Not applicable. 
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COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL 

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Item 2004 appropria- tion Budget estimate Committee rec- ommendation 

Senate Committee recommendation 

compared with (∂ or ¥) 

2004 appropriation Budget estimate 

TITLE I 

FEDERAL FUNDS 

Federal payment for Resident Tuition Support .................................................................................................................... 16,900 17,000 21,200 ∂4,300 ∂4,200 Federal payment for Emergency Planning and Security Costs in the District of Columbia .............................................. 10,935 15,000 15,000 ∂4,065 ..........................Federal payment to the District of Columbia Courts .......................................................................................................... 166,775 228,069 195,010 ∂28,235 ¥33,059 Defender Services in District of Columbia Courts ............................................................................................................... 31,811 41,500 34,500 ∂2,689 ¥7,000 Federal payment to the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia .......................... 167,441 187,490 182,490 ∂15,049 ¥5,000 Federal payment to the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority .......................................................................... 29,823 10,000 10,000 ¥19,823 ..........................Federal payment for Hospital Bioterrorism Preparedness in the District of Columbia ...................................................... 7,456 .......................... .......................... ¥7,456 ..........................Federal payment for the Anacostia Waterfront Initiative 1 .................................................................................................. 4,971 3,000 3,000 ¥1,971 ..........................Federal payment to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council .......................................................................................... 1,292 1,300 1,300 ∂8 ..........................Federal payment for the Unified Communications Center .................................................................................................. 8,102 7,000 7,000 ¥1,102 ..........................Federal payment for the D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department ............................................................. .......................... 10,000 .......................... .......................... ¥10,000 Federal payment for Public School Facilities ...................................................................................................................... 4,473 .......................... .......................... ¥4,473 ..........................Federal payment for the Family Literacy Program .............................................................................................................. 1,988 .......................... .......................... ¥1,988 ..........................Federal payment for Transportation Assistance .................................................................................................................. 3,479 .......................... 5,000 ∂1,521 ∂5,000 Federal payment for Foster Care Improvements in the District of Columbia ..................................................................... 13,917 .......................... 5,000 ¥8,917 ∂5,000 Federal Payment to the Office of the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia ............................................... 32,159 .......................... 32,500 ∂341 ∂32,500 Federal Payment for emergency personnel cross training .................................................................................................. 497 .......................... .......................... ¥497 ..........................Federal payment for School Improvement ........................................................................................................................... 39,764 40,000 40,000 ∂236 ..........................Bioterrorism and Forensics Lab ........................................................................................................................................... .......................... .......................... 8,000 ∂8,000 ∂8,000 

Total, Federal funds to the District of Columbia ................................................................................................... 541,783 560,359 560,000 ∂18,217 ¥359 

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FUNDS 

Operating Expenses 

Governmental direction and support ................................................................................................................................... (284,415 ) (417,301 ) (417,301 ) (∂132,886 ) ..........................Economic development and regulation ................................................................................................................................ (276,647 ) (334,745 ) (334,745 ) (∂58,098 ) ..........................Public safety and justice ..................................................................................................................................................... (745,958 ) (798,723 ) (798,723 ) (∂52,765 ) ..........................
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COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL 

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005—Continued 

[In thousands of dollars] 

Item 2004 appropria- tion Budget estimate Committee rec- ommendation 

Senate Committee recommendation 

compared with (∂ or ¥) 

2004 appropriation Budget estimate 

Public education system ...................................................................................................................................................... (1,157,841 ) (1,240,423 ) (1,240,423 ) (∂82,582 ) ..........................Human support services ...................................................................................................................................................... (2,360,067 ) (2,533,825 ) (2,533,825 ) (∂173,758 ) ..........................Public Works ......................................................................................................................................................................... (327,046 ) (331,936 ) (331,936 ) (∂4,890 ) ..........................Cash Reserve ........................................................................................................................................................................ (50,000 ) (50,000 ) (50,000 ) .......................... ..........................Repayment of Loans and Interest ........................................................................................................................................ (311,504 ) (347,700 ) (347,700 ) (∂36,196 ) ..........................Payment of Interest on Short-Term Borrowing .................................................................................................................... (3,000 ) (4,000 ) (4,000 ) (∂1,000 ) ..........................Certificates of Participation ................................................................................................................................................. (4,911 ) (11,252 ) (11,252 ) (∂6,341 ) ..........................Settlements and Judgments ................................................................................................................................................. (22,522 ) (20,270 ) (20,270 ) (¥2,252 ) ..........................Wilson Building .................................................................................................................................................................... (3,704 ) (3,633 ) (3,633 ) (¥71 ) ..........................Workforce Investments ......................................................................................................................................................... (22,308 ) (38,114 ) (38,114 ) (∂15,806 ) ..........................Non-Departmental Agency .................................................................................................................................................... (19,639 ) (12,590 ) (12,590 ) (¥7,049 ) ..........................Pay-As-You-Go Capital ......................................................................................................................................................... (11,267 ) (16,928 ) (16,928 ) (∂5,661 ) ..........................Tax Increment Financing Program ....................................................................................................................................... (1,940 ) (9,710 ) (9,710 ) (∂7,770 ) ..........................Medicaid Disallowance ......................................................................................................................................................... (57,000 ) .......................... .......................... (¥57,000 ) ..........................Emergency Planning and Security Costs ............................................................................................................................. .......................... (15,000 ) (15,000 ) (∂15,000 ) ..........................

Total, operating expenses, general fund ................................................................................................................ (5,659,769 ) (6,186,150 ) (6,186,150 ) (∂526,381 ) ..........................

Enterprise and Other Funds 

Water and Sewer Authority ................................................................................................................................................... (259,095 ) (275,289 ) (275,289 ) (∂16,194 ) ..........................Washington Aqueduct ........................................................................................................................................................... (55,553 ) (47,972 ) (47,972 ) (¥7,581 ) ..........................Stormwater Permit Compliance enterprise fund .................................................................................................................. (3,501 ) (3,792 ) (3,792 ) (∂291 ) ..........................Lottery and Charitable Games enterprise fund ................................................................................................................... (242,755 ) (247,000 ) (247,000 ) (∂4,245 ) ..........................Sports and Entertainment Commission ............................................................................................................................... (13,979 ) (7,322 ) (7,322 ) (¥6,657 ) ..........................District of Columbia Retirement Board ............................................................................................................................... (13,895 ) (15,277 ) (15,277 ) (∂1,382 ) ..........................Washington Convention Center enterprise fund .................................................................................................................. (69,742 ) (77,176 ) (77,176 ) (∂7,434 ) ..........................National Capital Revitalization Corporation ........................................................................................................................ (7,849 ) (7,850 ) (7,850 ) (∂1 ) ..........................

Total, Enterprise Funds ........................................................................................................................................... (666,369 ) (681,678 ) (681,678 ) (∂15,309 ) ..........................
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Total, operating expenses ....................................................................................................................................... (6,326,138 ) (6,867,828 ) (6,867,828 ) (∂541,690 ) ..........................

Capital Outlay 

General fund ......................................................................................................................................................................... (904,913 ) (553,676 ) (553,676 ) (¥351,237 ) ..........................Water and Sewer Fund ......................................................................................................................................................... (229,807 ) (275,289 ) (275,289 ) (∂45,482 ) ..........................

Total, Capital Outlay ............................................................................................................................................... (1,134,720 ) (828,965 ) (828,965 ) (¥305,755 ) ..........................Total, District of Columbia funds ........................................................................................................................... (7,460,858 ) (7,696,793 ) (7,696,793 ) (∂235,935 ) ..........................Grand total: 

Federal Funds to the District of Columbia ................................................................................................... 541,783 560,359 560,000 ∂18,217 ¥359 District of Columbia funds ............................................................................................................................ (7,460,858 ) (7,696,793 ) (7,696,793 ) (∂235,935 ) ..........................

1 Funds are for the Anacostia Riverwalk and Trail construction. 

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