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Calendar No. 523

107TH CONGRESS REPORT

2d Session " ! SENATE 107–225

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 2003

JULY 26, 2002.—Ordered to be printed

Ms. LANDRIEU, from the Committee on Appropriations,

submitted the following

REPORT

[To accompany S. 2809]

The Committee on Appropriations reports the bill (S. 2809) 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, 2003,

and for other purposes, reports favorably thereon and recommends

that the bill do pass.
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CONTENTS

Page

Summary of bill ....................................................................................................... 3

Accrual funding of retirement costs and post retirement health benefits .......... 7

General statement ................................................................................................... 8

Federal funds ........................................................................................................... 14

Federal grants .......................................................................................................... 34

Summary of estimates and recommendations for District of Columbia funds ... 35

District of Columbia funds:

Operating expenses:

Governmental direction and support ....................................................... 35

Economic development and regulation .................................................... 41

Public safety and justice ........................................................................... 46

Public education system ........................................................................... 50

Human support services ........................................................................... 53

Public works .............................................................................................. 58

Receivership programs .............................................................................. 61

Financing and other uses:

Workforce Investments ...................................................................... 65

Reserve ................................................................................................ 65

Repayment of Loans and Interest ..................................................... 65

Repayment of General Fund Recovery Debt .................................... 65

Payment of Interest on Short-Term Borrowing ............................... 65

Wilson Building .................................................................................. 65

Certificates of Participation .............................................................. 65

Settlements and Judgements ............................................................ 65

Tobacco Settlement Trust Fund Transfer Payment ........................ 65

Emergency Preparedness .................................................................. 66

Pay-As-You-Go-Capital ...................................................................... 66

Capital Infrastucture Development .................................................. 66

Emergency and Contingency Reserve Funds ................................... 66

Non-Departmental ............................................................................. 66

Enterprise funds:

Water and Sewer Authority .............................................................. 70

Federal Payment for Anacostia Waterfront Initiative in the District of Columbia ............................................................................. 70

Washington Aqueduct ........................................................................ 70

Stormwater permit compliance ......................................................... 70

Lottery and Charitable Games Enterprise Fund ............................ 70

Sports and Entertainment Commission ........................................... 70

District of Columbia Retirement Board ........................................... 71

Washington Convention Center ........................................................ 71

National Capital Revitalization Corporation ................................... 71

Capital outlay ........................................................................................................... 71

General provisions ................................................................................................... 80

Compliance with paragraph 7, rule XVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate ... 82

Compliance with paragraph 7(c), rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the

Senate ................................................................................................................... 82

Compliance with paragraph 12, rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the

Senate ................................................................................................................... 83

Budgetary impact of bill .......................................................................................... 84
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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. The Committee considered requests from

the President for Federal funds totaling $378,752,000 in budget authority for the District of Columbia appropriation. This amount was

contained in the Budget of the U.S. Government—2003, transmitted to the Congress on February 4, 2002. The President requested: $154,707,000 for the D.C. Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency; $159,045,000 for the D.C. Courts operations and

capital improvements; $32,000,000 for Defender Services in the

District of Columbia Courts; $17,000,000 for payment for D.C. resident tuition support; $15,000,000 for security costs related to the

presence of the Federal Government; and $1,000,000 for transportation systems management. In addition, the Committee received

requests from the District of Columbia and related agencies for

$319,695,000 in Federal funds in excess of the President’s request.

The Committee recommendation totals $517,000,000 appropriated

as follows: (1) $17,000,000 for a program of District of Columbia

resident tuition support; (2) $173,193,000 for the District of Columbia Courts; (3) $37,000,000 for Defender Services in the District of

Columbia Courts; (4) $154,707,000 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) $1,000,000 for transportation systems management; (7) $15,000,000 for security, economic development, education and health projects; (8) $58,000,000

for support of the Anacostia Waterfront Initiative; (9) $20,000,000

for expansion of charter schools; (10) $4,000,000 for expansion of a

family literacy program; (11) $7,000,000 for payments to the Children’s National Medical Center and St. Colleta’s of Greater Washington expansion; and (12) $15,100,000 for capital infrastructure

development. The Senate bill includes a recommendation of

$7,419,886,780 for the local budget. The Committee recommends an

appropriation of $517,000,000 in Federal funds for the operations

itemized below.
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COMPARATIVE SUMMARY OF BILL

Fiscal year 2002

enacted 1

Fiscal year 2003

request

Committee recommendation

Committee recommendation compared

with (∂ or ¥)

Fiscal year 2002

enacted

Fiscal year 2003

request

FEDERAL FUNDS

Federal payment to the District of Columbia Courts ................................................................................................ 112,180,000 159,045,000 173,193,000 61,013,000 14,148,000

Court of Appeals ............................................................................................................................................... 8,003,000 8,352,000 8,551,000 548,000 199,000Superior Court ................................................................................................................................................... 66,091,000 80,140,000 81,265,000 15,174,000 1,125,000Guardian ad Litem Program ............................................................................................................................. ............................ ............................ 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000Court System ..................................................................................................................................................... 31,594,000 38,902,000 39,676,000 8,082,000 774,000Capital Improvements ....................................................................................................................................... 6,492,000 31,651,000 42,201,000 35,709,000 10,550,000

Defender Services in the District of Columbia Courts .............................................................................................. 34,311,000 32,000,000 37,000,000 2,689,000 5,000,000Federal payment to the District of Columbia:

Corrections Trustee Operations ......................................................................................................................... 30,200,000 ............................ ............................ (30,200,000) ............................

Federal payment for resident tuition support ............................................................................................................ 17,000,000 17,000,000 17,000,000 ............................ ............................Federal payment to the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia ................ 147,300,000 154,707,000 154,707,000 7,407,000 ............................

Community Supervision ..................................................................................................................................... 94,112,000 95,682,000 95,682,000 1,570,000 ............................Public Defender Service .................................................................................................................................... 20,829,000 23,070,000 23,070,000 2,241,000 ............................Pretrial Services Agency .................................................................................................................................... 32,359,000 35,955,000 35,955,000 3,596,000 ............................

Federal payment for Family Court Act ....................................................................................................................... 24,016,000 ............................ ............................ (24,016,000) ............................Federal Payment for Emergency Planning and Security Costs in the District of Columbia .................................... 16,058,000 15,000,000 15,000,000 (1,058,000) ............................Federal Payment to the Department of Transportation ............................................................................................. ............................ 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 ............................Federal payment to the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia ........................................................... 8,300,000 ............................ 15,000,000 6,700,000 15,000,000Federal Payment for the Children’s National Medical Center ................................................................................... 5,500,000 ............................ 5,000,000 (500,000) 5,000,000Federal Payment to St. Coletta of Greater Washington Expansion Project ............................................................... 2,000,000 ............................ 2,000,000 ............................ 2,000,000Federal Payment for Anacostia Waterfront Initiative ................................................................................................. ............................ ............................ 58,000,000 58,000,000 58,000,000Federal Payment for D.C. Charter School Facilities .................................................................................................. ............................ ............................ 20,000,000 20,000,000 20,000,000Federal Payment to D.C. for Capital Infrastructure Develmt .................................................................................... ............................ ............................ 15,100,000 15,100,000 15,100,000Federal Payment to D.C. for Family Literacy ............................................................................................................. ............................ ............................ 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000Federal Payment to the Court Appointed Special Advocates of D.C ......................................................................... 250,000 ............................ ............................ (250,000) ............................Federal payment to the Thurgood Marshall Academy Charter School ...................................................................... 1,000,000 ............................ ............................ (1,000,000) ............................Federal payment to the District of Columbia Public Schools ................................................................................... 2,500,000 ............................ ............................ (2,500,000) ............................Federal Payment to The George Washington University Center for Excellence in Municipal Management ............. 250,000 ............................ ............................ (250,000) ............................Federal payment for District of Columbia and Federal Law Enforcement Mobile Wireless Interoperability Project .......................................................................................................................................................................... 1,400,000 ............................ ............................ (1,400,000) ............................Federal Payment to Faith and Politics Institute ........................................................................................................ 50,000 ............................ ............................ (50,000) ............................Federal contribution for enforcement of law banning possession of tobacco products by minors, Sec. 151 ......... 100,000 ............................ ............................ (100,000) ............................
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Federal Payment to the Capitol City Career Development and Job Training Partnership ........................................ 500,000 ............................ ............................ ¥500000 ............................Federal Payment to Capitol Education Fund ............................................................................................................. 500,000 ............................ ............................ ¥500,000 ............................Federal Payment to Metropolitan Kappa Youth Development Foundation, Inc ......................................................... 450,000 ............................ ............................ (450,000) ............................Federal payment to the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department ............................................................ 500,000 ............................ ............................ (500,000) ............................Federal Payment to the Chief Medical Examiner ...................................................................................................... 585,000 ............................ ............................ (585,000) ............................Federal Payment to the Youth Life Foundation ......................................................................................................... 250,000 ............................ ............................ (250,000) ............................Federal Payment to Food and Friends ....................................................................................................................... 2,000,000 ............................ ............................ (2,000,000) ............................Federal Payment to the City Administrator ............................................................................................................... 300,000 ............................ ............................ (300,000) ............................Federal Payment to Southeastern University ............................................................................................................. 500,000 ............................ ............................ (500,000) ............................Federal Emergency Supplemental (P.L. 107–117) ..................................................................................................... 200,000,000 ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................

Total, Federal Funds ..................................................................................................................................... 608,000,000 378,752,000 517,000,000 (91,000,000) 138,248,000

*Federal Employee Retirement Costs ......................................................................................................................... ............................ 7,218,000 ............................ ............................ ............................

Total, Federal Funds including Retirements Costs ...................................................................................... ............................ 385,970,000 ............................ ............................ ............................

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FUNDS

Operating Expenses—General Fund:District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Authority ............................................ ............................ ............................ ............................ (3,140,000) ............................Governmental Direction and Support ......................................................................................................................... 322,714,000 280,136,000 295,136,000 94,215,000 15,000,000Economic Development and Regulation ..................................................................................................................... 231,895,000 258,539,000 258,539,000 51,216,000 ............................Public Safety and Justice ........................................................................................................................................... 637,993,000 639,892,000 639,892,000 (131,525,000) ............................Public Education System ............................................................................................................................................ 1,152,014,000 1,200,201,000 1,220,201,000 208,283,000 20,000,000Human Support Services ............................................................................................................................................ 1,816,470,000 2,496,297,000 2,500,297,000 936,643,000 4,000,000Public Works ............................................................................................................................................................... 314,093,000 324,828,000 324,828,000 46,455,000 ............................Receivership Programs ............................................................................................................................................... 416,460,000 ............................ ............................ (389,528,000) ............................Reserve ....................................................................................................................................................................... 120,000,000 70,000,000 70,000,000 (80,000,000) ............................Reserve Relief ............................................................................................................................................................. 30,000,000 ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................Repayment of Loans and Interest .............................................................................................................................. 247,902,000 267,451,000 267,451,000 24,213,000 ............................Repayment of General Fund Recovery Debt ............................................................................................................... 39,300,000 39,300,000 39,300,000 ............................ ............................Payment of Interest on Short-Term Borrowing .......................................................................................................... 500,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 (140,000) ............................Presidential Inauguration ........................................................................................................................................... ............................ ............................ ............................ (5,961,000) ............................Certificates of Participation ....................................................................................................................................... ............................ 7,950,000 7,950,000 ............................ ............................Settlements and Judgements ..................................................................................................................................... ............................ 22,822,000 22,822,000 22,822,000 ............................Wilson Building .......................................................................................................................................................... 8,859,000 4,194,000 4,194,000 (11,315,000) ............................Workforce Investments ............................................................................................................................................... 42,896,000 54,186,000 54,186,000 13,686,000 ............................Tobacco Settlement Trust Fund Transfer Payment .................................................................................................... 33,254,000 10,000,000 10,000,000 (51,406,000) ............................Non-Departmental Agency .......................................................................................................................................... 5,799,000 5,799,000 5,799,000 5,799,000 ............................Emergency Preparedness ............................................................................................................................................ 16,058,000 15,000,000 15,000,000 15,000,000 ............................Pay-As-You-Go Capital ............................................................................................................................................... ............................ 16,750,000 16,750,000 16,750,000 ............................
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COMPARATIVE SUMMARY OF BILL—Continued

Fiscal year 2002

enacted 1

Fiscal year 2003

request

Committee recommendation

Committee recommendation compared

with (∂ or ¥)

Fiscal year 2002

enacted

Fiscal year 2003

request

Capital Infrastructure Development ........................................................................................................................... ............................ ............................ 15,100,000 15,100,000 15,100,000

Total, operating expenses, general fund ...................................................................................................... 5,436,207,000 5,714,345,000 5,768,445,000 332,238,000 54,100,000

Enterprise Fund:Water and Sewer Authority ......................................................................................................................................... 244,978,000 253,743,000 253,743,000 8,765,000 ............................Washington Aqueduct ................................................................................................................................................. 46,510,000 57,847,000 57,847,000 11,337,000 ............................Stormwater Permit Compliance Enterprise Fund ....................................................................................................... 3,100,000 3,100,000 3,100,000 ............................ ............................Lottery and Charitable Games Enterprise Fund ........................................................................................................ 229,688,000 232,881,000 232,881,000 3,193,000 ............................Sport and Entertainment Commission ....................................................................................................................... 9,627,000 15,510,000 23,510,000 13,883,000 8,000,000Public Benefit Corporation (D.C. General) ................................................................................................................. ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................D.C. Retirement Board ............................................................................................................................................... 13,388,000 13,388,000 13,388,000 ............................ ............................Correctional Industries Fund ...................................................................................................................................... ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................Washington Convention Center .................................................................................................................................. 57,278,000 78,700,000 78,700,000 21,422,000 ............................Housing Finance Agency ............................................................................................................................................ 4,711,000 ............................ ............................ (4,711,000) ............................National Capital Revitalization Corporation .............................................................................................................. 2,673,000 6,745,000 6,745,000 4,072,000 ............................

Total, enterprise funds ................................................................................................................................. 611,953,000 661,914,000 669,914,000 57,961,000 8,000,000Total, operating expenses ............................................................................................................................. 6,048,160,000 6,376,259,000 6,438,359,000 390,199,000 62,100,000

Capital Outlay:General funds ............................................................................................................................................................. 1,074,604,000 639,069,780 639,069,780 (435,534,220) ............................Water and sewer funds .............................................................................................................................................. 152,114,000 292,458,000 342,458,000 190,344,000 50,000,000

Total, capital outlay ...................................................................................................................................... 1,226,718,000 931,527,780 981,527,780 (245,190,220) 50,000,000Total, District of Columbia ........................................................................................................................... 7,274,878,000 7,307,786,780 7,419,886,780 145,008,780 112,100,000

1 Includes amounts in Public Law 107–20, dated July 24, 2001.2 Includes $400,000 in Public Law 106–554, 114 Stat. 2763A–187 and $18,000,000 from Sec. 403, 114 Stat. 2763A–188.3 $250,000 transferred to Chief Financial Officer in Public Law 107–20.
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ACCRUAL FUNDING OF RETIREMENT COSTS AND POSTRETIREMENT HEALTH BENEFITS

The President’s Budget included a legislative proposal under the

jurisdiction of the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs to

charge to individual agencies, starting in fiscal year 2003, the fully

accrued costs related to retirement benefits of Civil Service Retirement System employees and retiree health benefits for all civilian

employees. The Budget also requested an additional dollar amount

in each affected discretionary account to cover these accrued costs.

The authorizing committee has not acted on this legislation,

therefore the Senate Appropriations Committee has reduced the

dollar amounts of the President’s request shown in the ‘‘Comparative Statement of New Budget Authority Request and Amounts

Recommended in the Bill’’, as well as in other tables in this report,

to exclude the accrual funding proposal.

The Committee further notes that administration proposals requiring legislative action by the authorizing committees of Congress are customarily submitted in the budget as separate schedules apart from the regular appropriations requests. Should such

a proposal be enacted, a budget amendment formally modifying the

President’s appropriation request for discretionary funding is subsequently transmitted to the Congress.

The Senate Appropriations Committee joins with the House Appropriations Committee in raising concern that this practice, which

has always worked effectively for both Congress and past administrations, was not followed for the accrual funding proposal. In this

case, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) decided to include accrual amounts in the original discretionary appropriations

language request. These amounts are based on legislation that has

yet to be considered and approved by the appropriate committees

of Congress. This led to numerous misunderstandings both inside

and outside of Congress of what was the ‘‘true’’ President’s budget

request. The Committee believes that, in the future, OMB should

follow long-established procedures with respect to discretionary

spending proposals that require legislative action.
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GENERAL STATEMENT

The Committee highly values the priorities of the Mayor and the

Council of the District of Columbia, and this bill reflects those priorities. In testimony before the Subcommittee, the Mayor conveyed

his priorities for the city; the first among them is investing in high

quality education. The city’s budget increases funding for District

Public Schools and Charter Schools to renovate quality school

buildings, and creates initiatives to recruit and train highly talented principals and teachers. A second major priority of the Mayor

is to enhance clean and safe neighborhoods through environmental

remediation and economic development. The Committee supports

the city’s investments in public safety, cleanup of the Anacostia

River, and health care to the city’s most vulnerable citizens. Thirdly, the Committee commends the Mayor and Council for continuing

to make a priority the financial responsibility and strength of the

city. The Committee shares the city’s priorities in education, the

environment, and fiscal strength and joins with the District of Columbia in a partnership for progress. The Committee encourages

the District to build upon the dramatic reform created under the

Control Board.

The Committee has a three-part responsibility to the Government and the citizens of the District of Columbia and all United

States citizens.

The first is to carry out the responsibilities transferred to Federal authority through the 1997 District of Columbia Revitalization

Act. Public safety and social services are critical functions of government in any city. In the capital city, the Federal Government

shares in the responsibility to the citizens of the District, the employees of the Government seated here in the capital, and a more

broad responsibility to all people who visit the capital, to provide

services that ensure a safe city for all. These agencies play a key

role in promoting public safety and justice in the District. That responsibility entails oversight of three quasi-Federal agencies that

provide services to the District: the Superior Court and the Court

of Appeals of the District of Columbia, the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, and the Defender Services Agency.

The second main responsibility the Congress has to the District

is to act as partner with the city in maintaining the financial stability and strong management of the city created by the federallyconceived Control Board, enacted in the 1995 Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Act. In 2001, the District fulfilled the benchmarks set forth in the Financial Responsibility and

Management Assistance Act to end a control period and return to

home rule: all obligations arising from the Authority’s issuance of

bonds, notes, or other obligations have been discharged; all borrowing by the District from the United States Treasury has been

repaid; the District government has adequate access to short and
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long-term credit markets at reasonable rates to meet its borrowing

needs; and the District has achieved balanced or surplus budgets

for four consecutive fiscal years.

The Congress has a responsibility to engage with the city in

transitioning back to local control the financial and budgetary oversight and management responsibility functions that the Control

board provided. Part of that transition was addressed in Public

Law 106–522, the fiscal year 2001 District of Columbia Appropriations Act. The responsibility for financial management duties, established by the Control Board Act of 1995 and vested in the Control Board, were transferred to the Office of the Chief Financial Officer. These duties include administering all debt and cash management of the District government, preparing financial reports and

the District’s annual budget. The Committee is determined to ensure that the requirements set forth in the Control Board Act continue to be adhered to in non-Control years. Additionally, the Committee is specifically concerned that the entity identified to ensure

fiscal responsibility in the District, the Chief Financial Officer, also

has the appropriate and sufficient tools to carry out that responsibility. To that and, the Committee supported language in the fiscal

year 2002 Emergency Supplemental to clarify that the Office of the

Chief Financial Officer maintains independence.

The third responsibility that the Congress has to the District of

Columbia is to carry out the Constitutional mandate to approve the

local budget of the District. The Committees’ view is that the local

funds budget presented to the Congress by the locally elected officials of the District should be approved in whole by the Congress.

The city should be allowed to use local funds pursuant to local

laws, just as any other city operates, in that manner.

In addition to approving the local budget and Federal funds for

the three quasi-Federal public safety and justice agencies, the Committee supports a partnership with the District of Columbia to support infrastructure development in select initiatives. The Committee recommendation supports three specific goals in the District: a cleaner environment, more school choice, and better public

safety. To address the first goal, the Committee is including

$58,000,000 for the Anacostia Waterfront Initiative, which will prevent further deterioration of the river, begin the process of restoring the river to health, rebuild water and sewer infrastructure, and

invest in waterfront development. To address the second goal, the

Committee is including $20,000,000 for school choice to, support

Charter School facility loans and enhance the ability of charter

schools to provide improved educational opportunities in the District. To address the third goal, the Committee is including

$31,100,000 for public safety, to invest in the infrastructure necessary to support modern emergency response capacity.

The Committee has also included funding for education, public

safety, the environment and economic development in the District.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FINANCIAL CONDITION

In the past year, the District of Columbia has enjoyed some notable successes, including the fifth consecutive ‘‘unqualified’’ (or

clean) opinion from the city’s independent auditors, with the fiscal

year 2001 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) com-
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pleted ahead of time and with a balanced budget. Overall, the city

ended fiscal year 2001 with a surplus of $77,600,000 and a positive

fund balance of $562,200,000. In fiscal year 1996, there was a negative fund balance of $518,000,000, reflecting a turnaround of over

a billion dollars. This result is another milestone for the financial

turnaround that began in fiscal year 1997. It is a fitting beginning

for the District’s return to Home Rule on October 1, 2001, with the

end of the Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance

Authority (or Control Board). The Committee recognizes that the

Control Board initiated critical reforms that provided a framework

for the District’s current financial stability. However, the Committee notes several areas where the national economic slowdown

and reduced revenues have impacted the District’s financial stability, particularly in agencies still struggling to improve financial

management and accountability.

Fiscal year 2002 Spending Pressures

The District as a whole faced spending pressures totaling $276,000,000 in several agencies, of which $125,000,000 is attributed to the District of Columbia Public Schools. The majority of

spending pressures have been attributed to shortfalls in Medicaid

reimbursements, increases in case loads, and unbudgeted contract

increases. However, significant pressures are the result of cost

overruns, particularly in Special Education and at D.C. General

Hospital, and unnecessary delays in reductions in force. The District agreed upon various measures to reduce $74,000,000

of spending pressures within fiscal year 2002 agency budgets. The

remaining amount, over $200,000,000, has been addressed through

reprogrammings, transfers from the Reserves, and rescissions approved in the fiscal year 2002 Supplemental. The Committee is

concerned that spending pressures have been met by reducing the

budgets of certain agencies to cover the uncontrolled expenses of

other agencies facing major financial management challenges. The

Committee recommends that more rigorous steps be taken to implement proposed reforms, particularly in education, child welfare,

medical billing, and personnel management.

The Committee commends the District for addressing budget

pressures swiftly, but remains concerned that these short-term actions will not prevent future pressures. In addition, corrective

measures of this type and amount may not always be feasible in

the future. The Committee is encouraged by the work of the Mayor,

Council and Chief Financial Officer to address spending pressures

to avoid deficits. In fiscal year 2001, the city was unable to address

last minute overspending, and as a result two agencies ended the

year deficient by over $72,000,000. The District of Columbia Public

Schools and the Department of Mental Health caused the over-expenditure resulting from pressures in Medicaid reimbursements

and Special Education costs. The Committee is encouraged that the

District plans to streamline Medicaid reimbursements; however,

significant actions have not been taken to date. The Committee is

concerned that short-term fixes will not solve a long-term financial

financing problem.

The Committee is particularly concerned that $15,000,000 in

spending pressures were incurred by the Department of Correc-
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tions from a failure to secure the reductions in force (RIF) required

by the closure of Lorton Correctional Facility. The Federal Corrections Trustee recommended that the Department of Corrections

begin the RIF process in fiscal year 2001 and the Department committed to completing the process by September 30, 2001. However,

the Director of the Department of Corrections did not begin the

RIF process until March, 2002, exacerbating shortfalls in the Department. In addition, the delay in RIFs did not prevent the eventual settlements for those employees.

Fiscal year 2002 Revenue Shortfall

The Committee is concerned that the District’s individual income

tax revenue was down by $130,000,000, and that business income

taxes were also down by $21,700,000 for fiscal year 2002. Though

certain one-time revenues have offset the loss, the District must

overcome a reduction of $75,000,000 in revenue. The Committee

commends the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia

for prompt notification of Congress regarding the reduction in local

source revenues and proposed remedies. The Committee supports

the Chief Financial Officer’s proposal to address the majority of

this shortfall with savings from District-wide adherence to a very

strict expenditure budget for the remainder of this fiscal year.

However, a plan of action to address both revenue shortfalls and

spending pressures must be forthcoming.

The Committee directs the Mayor and the Chairman of the

Council of the District of Columbia to submit a plan to address the

current projected revenue shortfall no later than September 1,

2002. This plan shall also include any modifications to the fiscal

year 2003 District of Columbia local funds budget that will be necessary due to reduced revenue projections.

The District is not alone in facing major budgetary pressures.

The District has experienced a 13.2 percent fall in overall individual income tax collections through the month of May, compared

to a decline of 7.7 percent for Virginia and 6.9 percent for Maryland. However, the individual income tax collections for States

across the United States experienced a 20.3 percent decline over

the same period. The Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government’s State Revenue Report of June 2002 noted that real underlying State tax revenue declined 9.5 percent, the worst decline in

at least 11 years. In addition, personal income tax revenue in January–March 2002 declined by 14.3 percent, the third straight quarter of decline.

Use of Reserve Funds

The Committee notes that the District has expended all but

$3,000,000 of the budgeted reserve fund in fiscal year 2002. The

Committee commends the District for fully funding the emergency

and contingency reserves, ahead of the congressionally mandated

schedule, totaling $275,000,000 in local funds to ensure their availability for potential rainy day requirements. The District was not

immune to the overall economic slow-down in fiscal year 2002, and

the Committee is pleased that the District was able to utilize reserves to address spending pressures. However, the Committee is

concerned that spending from the reserve funds should not replace
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accurate revenue estimating and budgeting for each agency. District agencies should not depend on the reserves to address spending pressures. Reductions in spending must occur to maintain longterm economic security.

Fiscal year 2003 Reductions

The Committee is aware that the District of Columbia’s proposed

fiscal year 2003 local-funds budget reflects difficult choices made by

the locally elected leaders of the District government to maintain

a balanced budget. The Mayor and Council agreed upon a wideranging number of reductions including scaling back of capital

projects, limitations on overtime available to emergency workers,

reductions in affordable housing funds, to cutbacks in personnel.

The District was required to make these choices, along with many

other cities and States across the country. However, the Committee

is concerned about the impact of reductions on city services, and intends to monitor the District’s balance between financial stability

and providing adequate services and infrastructure.

The District of Columbia has reduced its capital budget by ap- proximately $230,000,000 in the proposed fiscal year 2003 localfunds budget. The Committee recognizes the difficult choices the

District made in fiscal year 2003 in an attempt to prevent an increase in the city’s debt per capita ratio and provide stability to the

District’s bond ratings. However, in spite of difficult choices made

by the local government, the Committee continues to be concerned

that the District’s long-term debt structure is still feeling the effects of the financial crisis of the early 1990’s. The Committee acknowledges that the District has executed several debt refinancings

since 1997, resulting in savings to the District’s debt services costs

of over $25,000,000. The Committee encourages the District to continue to monitor and report to Congress on efforts to lower its outstanding debt.

The Committee recognizes that in 2002, the Mayor and Council

agreed upon modifications to the Tax Parity Act of 1999 that will

maintain the original targeted annual tax reduction with new triggering mechanisms and adjustments to the reduction in each

bracket. The Committee commends the District for making reasonable adjustments to prevent detrimental revenue shortfalls while

maintaining a commitment to tax reduction for District residents.

In addition, the Committee commends the Council’s action to limit

rising expenditures to 4 percent for the fiscal year 2004 budget.

PUBLIC EDUCATION

As with every city and state in America, the stability of the economic future of the District depends, in great part, on its ability

to provide a quality education to its children. Congress recently enacted one of the most sweeping education reform since 1965. The

Committee urges the Superintendent of the District Public Schools

to begin to implement programs that are consistent with the goals

espoused by the reform: accountability for results, increased investments that get to the classrooms, smaller classes, increased local

control, increasing numbers of qualified teachers, improved early

childhood education and research-based literacy programs. Several

of these concepts are reflected in both the Mayor’s budget and the
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D.C. Superintendent’s Plan for Reform. The Committee recommendation includes significant investments in charter school development, to support this important model in the District. The

Committee intends that the projects funded under this bill will

supplement, not supplant, the efforts of the District to improve performance in their schools. In addition, the Committee joins in the

District’s concern about the increasing need for highly qualified

teachers and commends the Superintendent for continuing efforts

in this regard.

Special Education

On October 2, 2001, the President appointed a Special Commission to recommend reforms to improve America’s special education

system and move it from a culture of compliance to a culture of accountability for results. After almost a year of study and public

hearings, the Commission reported that while IDEA has gone a

long way toward bringing children with disabilities out of the shadows and into our classrooms, there is room for improvement. Specifically, the Commission found that 80 percent of those identified

with ‘‘specific learning disabilities’’ are labeled this way simply because they were never properly taught to read. What’s more, they

found that minority, particularly low-income children are over represented in special education categories.

The findings of the President’s Special Commission provide a

solid foundation on which to build real reform. Armed with the information gained from the public hearings, Members of Congress

can use the upcoming reauthorization to make America’s education

system, special education or otherwise, into a system that aspires

to excellence. District of Columbia public schools certainly stand to

benefit from the reforms suggested by the findings of this report.

The Committee hopes that DCPS will take advantage of the information gained and the upcoming reauthorization process to ensure

that the special education system in D.C. is first on the list of

model programs.

In 1999, a District Court assigned a special master to monitor

the District’s performance in providing for its special education students. Soon after Federal intervention, the Council of the District

of Columbia’s Special Council Committee on Special Education conducted a study of the flaws in the District’s delivery of special education services. Among the recommendations contained in an

unreleased draft report by the Special Council were the following:

that DCPS strengthen the commitment to provide adequate and

qualified staff in the delivery of special education services; that the

DCPS improve the management of transportation costs and the dependability of transportation services; and that the DCPS improve

the process to assess and place students with special needs.

The Committee continues to be concerned that a consensus strategy to address the problems in the delivery of special education

services, particularly assessment and transportation services, has

not been developed.

The District of Columbia operating budget for fiscal year 2003 includes a new initiative to reallocate $27,000,000 of debt service savings during fiscal year 2003 and fiscal year 2004 to the Special

Education and Medicaid Reform Fund. The Committee is encour-
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aged that these funds are available to the District of Columbia

Public Schools once the Superintendent submits a savings plan to

the Mayor equaling $27,000,000 over the next 5 years. The Committee supports this approach and is pleased to see that the savings plan must be approved by the Special Education Taskforce

and certified by the Chief Financial Officer to ensure that true savings will be achieved. The Committee supports the effort of the

Mayor and Council to reform public education through achievement

and savings. The Committee encourages the Mayor and the Special

Education Taskforce to solicit outside reviews of the savings plan

from best practices experts in other jurisdictions.

The Committee applauds the Mayor and Council for their commitment to reform by requiring a multi-year financial plan and

performance goals for Special Education for fiscal years 2003

through 2006. The Committee encourages the Mayor and Council

to tie funding for Special Education reform to the performance

goals agreed upon by the locally elected leaders.

Infrastructure Development

The Mayor of the District of Columbia requested $237,650,000 in

Federal funding to invest in critical infrastructure and supplement

a few select city services. The requested funding would support

nineteen different projects, of which ten projects are on-going and

supported by local funds in the District of Columbia operating

budget. The other nine projects are new initiatives in which the

Mayor sees a Federal role (i.e. a traditional Federal relationship or

considered a ‘‘state-level’’ cost).

The Committee recommends $97,100,000 above the President’s

request for investments in infrastructure in the District of Columbia, including charter school facility loans, creation of an interoperable communications system, and revitalization of the Anacostia

Waterfront. The Committee recommendation is $107,550,000 less

than the Mayor of the District of Columbia request.

FEDERAL FUNDS

A total of $2,536,331,000 in Federal funds are estimated to be

available to the District government, the D.C. Courts, the D.C.

Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, and other District

of Columbia entities. A total of $517,000,000 of Federal funds is included in this bill. A total of $2,019,331,000 in Federal funds will

be received by the District government from the various Federal

grant programs. In addition, Federal reimbursements are received

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

2003:

Federal Funds

Item

Federal payment to the District of Columbia Courts ......................... $173,193,000

Defender Services in the District of Columbia Courts ....................... 37,000,000

Federal payment for resident tuition support ..................................... 17,000,000

Federal payment to the Court Services and Offender Supervision

Agency for the District of Columbia ................................................. 154,707,000
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Federal Funds—Continued

Item

Federal Payment for Emergency Planning and Security Costs in

the District of Columbia .................................................................... 15,000,000

Federal Payment to the Department of Public Works Divison of

Transportation .................................................................................... 1,000,000

Federal Payment to the Chief Financial Officer of the District of

Columbia ............................................................................................. 15,000,000

Federal Payment to Children’s National Medical Center .................. 5,000,000

Federal Payment to St. Coletta School ................................................ 2,000,000

Federal Payment for Anacostia Waterfront Initiative ........................ 58,000,000

Federal Payment to D.C. Charter School Facilities ............................ 20,000,000

Federal Payment to D.C. for Capital Infrastructure Development ... 15,100,000

Federal Payment to D.C. for Family Literacy ..................................... 4,000,000

Total, Federal funds in bill ........................................................ 517,000,000

Federal Grants ....................................................................................... 2,019,331,000

Total, Federal funds ................................................................... 2,536,331,000

FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA RESIDENT TUITION

SUPPORT

The Committee recommends $17,000,000 in Federal funds for the

District of Columbia Tuition Assistance Program. Initial funding of

$17,000,000 for this program was included in the Fiscal Year 2000

Appropriations Act. 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

scholarship fund under the direction of the Mayor of the District

of Columbia, in consultation with the Secretary of Education.

Under the Act, scholarships are awarded to District residents for

undergraduate education within 3 years of graduation or getting a

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

of the award. Scholarships pay the difference between in-State and

out-of-State tuition, with a cap of $10,000 per student per school

year, at public universities. Scholarships may also be used for tuition at private colleges in the metropolitan area and at private Historically Black Colleges and Universities anywhere in Maryland or

Virginia, with a cap of $2,500 per student per year. In addition, the

District of Columbia College Access Improvement Act of 2001 (Public Law 107–157) expanded the Tuition Assistance Program to individuals 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.

In addition to expanding the number of students served by the

D.C. Tuition Assistance grant program, the Committee urges the

Mayor and the City Council to look for ways to further develop

public/private partnerships, such as the existing one with the D.C.

College Access Program, as such partnerships can dramatically increase access to college.

FEDERAL PAYMENT TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COURTS

The Revitalization Act requires that, commencing in fiscal year

1998, the Federal Government finance the D.C. courts, including
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the operations of the D.C. Court of Appeals, Superior Court, and

the court system. Beginning with the fiscal year 1999 appropriations act, the Federal Government also provided funds for capital

improvements. 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.

The President’s recommended level for fiscal year 2003 is $159,045,000, which includes $127,394,000 for the courts operations; $31,651,000, to remain available until September 30, 2004,

for capital improvements for District courthouse facilities.

D.C. Courts Budget Request

The D.C. Court system submitted a budget request totaling $181,416,000 in Federal funds for fiscal year 2003. The operations

request of $131,064,000 exceeds the President’s proposed operations budget by $3,670,000 and would be used for superior court

staffing, equipment and program requests. The capital request of

$50,352,000 exceeds the President’s proposed capital budget by

$18,701,000, of which $12,100,000 would be used for the restoration and renovation of the Old Courthouse as the new D.C. Court

of Appeals, $16,068,000 for creation of Family Court space within

the existing courthouse facilities and the balance for ongoing capital projects.

Committee Recommendation for Operations

The President’s budget proposal recommends $127,394,000 for the court’s operations. The Courts requested $131,064,000 for operations, which includes $13,596,000 for the Family Court of the Superior Court. The Committee recommends $130,992,000 for the

courts’ operations, of which $15,096,000 is to support reform of the

Family Court through the hiring of additional judges, magistrates,

clerks and the necessary support staff. The Committee has also included a new Guardian ad litem program to improve the processing

of child abuse and neglect cases in the District of Columbia Superior Court.

Committee Recommendation for Capital Budget

The President’s budget proposal recommends $31,651,000, to remain available until September 30, 2004, for capital improvements

for District courthouse facilities. The Courts requested $50,352,000

for infrastructure. The Committee recommends $42,201,000 for

capital improvements to District courthouse facilities, of which

$16,068,000 is for renovation of the Moultrie Courthouse and

Buildings A and B to accommodate the expansion of the Family

Court. Also included in the Committee’s recommendation is

$12,000,000 to prevent further deterioration of the Old Courthouse

and for a design to begin renovation of the building. An additional

$14,133,000 is for health improvements and maintenance of courthouse facilities.

Family Court

The President’s request supports the entire Family Court budget

for fiscal year 2003 and is included in the normal operations and
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capital accounts for the Courts. The Courts budget includes

$13,596,000 for operating costs of the Family Court, reflecting a

$6,782,000 increase over fiscal year 2002 to implement the necessary increases in staffing. The President’s request supports

$16,068,000 for Capital improvements to be used for continued creation of a family-friendly court (including the continued installation

and operation of the Family Court module of the Integrated Justice

Information System). This amount is approximately the same as

was dedicated to Family Court capital improvements in fiscal year

2002 ($16,673,000). The Committee notes that the funding provided

to the Family Court in fiscal year 2002 was not available to the

Courts until June 24, 2002, as required by specific language in the

fiscal year 2002 District of Columbia Appropriations Act (Public

Law 107–96 115; Stat. 929). The Committee supports the President’s recommendation for the Family Court and adds $1,500,000

for a Guardian ad litem Program, described below. The total Committee recommendation for the Family Court is $31,164,000 in fiscal year 2003.

Guardian ad Litem Program

The Committee recommends an increase of $1,500,000 above the

President’s request to establish the Guardian ad Litem Program, to

be administered by the District of Columbia Superior Court, to provide guardians ad litem to abused and neglected children. The Program will develop the capacity to improve the quality, training and

recruitment of guardians ad litem to abused and neglected children. In establishing the program, the Courts shall enter into a

contract with a non-profit organization to improve the quality of

guardian ad litem representation to abused and neglected children.

The Courts shall use the funds provided to establish the infrastructure to support a permanent guardian ad litem program operating

in close coordination with the D.C. Courts. The Courts may use

these funds in support of the necessary recruitment and training

programs, supervision, technology and facilities to support the establishment of the program. In addition, the Committee encourages

the Courts and the non-profit organization to examine the program’s ability to represent foster parents and relative caregivers in

child welfare cases.

The Committee is concerned that the Family Court of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia is facing a shortage of lawyers qualified to represent children in abuse and neglect cases. The

Committee also believes that the court also needs to improve the

quality of representation and ensure that a capable and qualified

group of lawyers continue to embark on careers representing children in abuse and neglect cases.

The current procedure involves paying individual practitioners

on an hourly basis to represent children. This system has several

shortcomings, including a lack of supervision and accountability,

lack of prestige, and lack of professional support and training for

attorneys.

As the Superior Court implements the new Family Court, works

to improve compliance with the Adoptions and Safe Families Act,

and sets attorney practice standards in compliance with the Family
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Court Act of 2001, it is imperative that these problems be addressed quickly.

The Committee understands that the Superior Court is interested in implementing a mixed system of representation—one in

which an organization provides representation to a significant percentage of children and individual practitioners represent the remaining children. An organization that can provide supervision and

training to its own staff attorneys and that can provide training

and technical assistance to individual practitioners will raise the

standard of practice in the Family Court.

The Committee understands that the cost of providing the organizational support to a mixed system of representation involves

more than simply hiring lawyers to represent children. In order for

the court to get the necessary accountability, high quality of representation and assistance in supporting and recruiting sole practitioners, the court needs to invest in the infrastructure that will

allow for long-lasting change. Therefore, the Committee has included additional appropriations to ensure that the organization

builds the capacity to represent children in future years.

Administration of Justice in Courtroom Operations

The Court has requested $3,670,000 above the President’s request to enhance court-wide support staff, training and support.

The Committee recommends an increase of $2,098,000 and 28 FTE

above the President’s request to improve the efficiency of the operations of the Court. The D.C. Courts staffing level per courtroom

is considerably lower than best practice standards, which impacts

the fair and expeditious adjudication of cases. The Committee has

received testimony that the lack of support staff slows case processing and the accessibility of information to District residents. Investments made in the fiscal year 2001 District of Columbia Appropriations Act to provide pay parity among the D.C. Courts’ non-judicial employees and the Federal non-judicial employees has resulted in a significant reduction in turnover, from 10.92 percent to

5.52 percent annually.

The Committee recommendation builds upon this investment. In

addition, the Court has undertaken several new responsibilities

without additional resources. In particular, the Committee recommendation supports the efforts of the Domestic Violence Unit to

improve services; the expansion of the juvenile probation monitoring program; effective maintenance of facilities; and improved financial management. The Committee recommends the following allocation of the increase of $2,098,000 above the President’s budget:

The Committee recommends an increase of $840,000 and 12 FTE

for courtroom operations and support of the Domestic Violence

Unit, Criminal Division, and Appeals Court. In particular, the increases for the Domestic Violence Unit will operate the Multi-Door

Dispute Resolution Program and coordinate the calendars for

judges, attorneys, and social workers to maintain the One JudgeOne Family model.

The Committee recommends an increase of $321,000 and 6 FTE

above the President’s request to improve financial management in

the Court System and to oversee the management of timely voucher payments to Defender Services court-appointed attorneys. This
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function, previously managed by the Public Defender Service, was

taken over by the Courts in 2002 to centralize the payment of

court-appointed attorneys.

The Committee recommends an increase of $382,000 and 6 FTE

above the President’s request for the Court System to improve the

management of courthouse facilities. This increase supports a

project director for the Old Courthouse restoration, a general

project manager for all facilities improvements, and four engineer/

mechanics to improve maintenance of the Courts.

The Committee recommends an increase of $154,000 and 2 FTE

above the President’s request to expand court wide technology and

ensure adequate support staff for information technology.

The Committee recommends an increase of $401,000 and 2 FTE

above the President’s request for the Social Services Division of the

Superior Court to continue a successful grant-started Probation

Monitoring program to monitor high-risk juveniles on probation. In

addition, this increase will provide for two initiatives to improve

the operation and standing of the court: accreditation with the

American Psychological Association; and technical assistance for

evaluation of Juvenile Probation Program.

Committee Recommendation for Capital Improvements

The Committee recommends an increase of $10,550,000 above

the President’s budget to enhance Capital Improvements, to be allocated as follows:

The Committee recommends an increase of $4,050,000 above the

President’s request to accelerate general repair projects in courthouse facilities. The President’s budget supports $12,400,000 of the

Court’s request of $22,400,000 to accelerate general repair projects

and upgrade infrastructure throughout courthouse facilities. The

Committee recommendation provides $1,300,000 more than the

President’s request for general repair projects and $2,750,000 more

than the President’s request for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical and plumbing improvements that must take

place before other construction may begin.

The Committee recommends this investment in courthouse facilities so that additional investments in new capital, such as the

Family Court building and the Old Courthouse, are built upon a

solid infrastructure base with adequate maintenance capacity. A

recent General Services Administration (GSA) evaluation identified

numerous capital projects that need to be completed immediately

to bring the Courts’ facilities up to basic standards for safety and

functionality. GSA updated the last assessment of facilities, completed in 1995 by the D.C. Department of Public Works before the

Courts came under Federal control. GSA found that many of the

repairs and maintenance recommended in 1995, have not been

completed. The Committee is supportive of, and intends to work

with the courts to provide adequate resources to address: the restoration of historic buildings, such as the Old Courthouse; creation

of a new, state-of-the art Family Court building; and investments

in basic infrastructure.
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Old Courthouse Rehabilitation

Restoration of the Old Courthouse at 451 Indiana Avenue is an

8-year, approximately $60,000,000 project that began in 1998. The

project will enable the Courts to readapt this historic structure to

house the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, thereby alleviating the critical space shortage for the Superior Court in the

Moultrie Courthouse, while protecting the integrity of this historic

structure. The Old Courthouse, which was constructed from 1820

to 1849, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It has

also been designated an Official Project of Save America’s Treasures, a partnership between the White House Millennium Council

and the National Trust for Historic Preservation dedicated to celebration and preservation of the nation’s threatened cultural treasures.

In addition, the National Law Enforcement Memorial has been

granted legislative authority to construct a museum on a portion

of the site. The Courts are working with the Memorial to coordinate construction plans.

The Committee recommends $12,000,000 for the restoration of

the Old Courthouse. The Committee provided funds in fiscal year

2002 to help prevent further deterioration of the structure; permit

removal of asbestos and other hazardous materials; finance historical significance and other studies; and fund the first stage of detailed design work and project management costs.

The Committee recommends $5,000,000 above the President’s request for restoration of the Old Courthouse to continue the restoration and re-adaptive use of the Old Courthouse. These funds will

nearly fully fund construction in fiscal year 2003. The Congress

supported this initiative in fiscal year 2002 with $4,700,000 from

unobligated Defender Services balances to begin design and remediation work. The restoration of the Old Courthouse is integral to

the expansion of the Family Court, as services will move from the

Moultrie Building to the Old Courthouse as space becomes available.

This investment will improve efficiencies by co-locating the offices that support the Court of Appeals and by providing some

37,000 sq. ft. of critically needed space for Superior Court functions

in the existing Moultrie Courthouse. Built in 1978 for 44 trial

judges. The courthouse now houses 59 trial judges and 15 hearing

commissioners in the Superior Court, 9 judges in the D.C. Court

of Appeals, additional Senior Judges in both Courts, and additional

administrative support staff. Clearly, the main courthouse is filled

beyond capacity. In addition, the Committee recommends a net increase of 18 new staff to strengthen the Family Court and improve

case processing. It is necessary for the Courts to begin the process

this year of creating a dedicated Family Court space in or near the

District court facilities, as required in the Family Court Reform Act

of 2001. The Committee directs the Courts to report to the Congress on the expenditure of this year’s appropriation for Family

Court reforms and capital investments by June 1, 2003. In this report, the Committee seeks an analysis of the expenditure of funding to meet the requirements of the D.C. Family Court Reform Act

of 2001.
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Integrated Justice Information System

The Committee recommends $4,220,000 for the Courts to continue implementation of the Integrated Justice Information System, which is $1,500,000 above the President’s request. The Committee is encouraged by the progress the Courts have made in developing a detailed plan for integrating the 18 different computer

systems necessary to track offender information and swiftly adjudicate cases. The Committee directs the Courts to coordinate information systems with entities in the District of Columbia, especially

the D.C. Child and Family Services Agency and the Metropolitan

Police Department. The Committee is encouraged that the General

Accounting Office’s evaluation of the IJIS Plan determined IJIS

would be effective in increasing the quality and efficiency of court

operations, once implemented. The Committee intends to continue

closely monitoring the implementation of IJIS, as it is critical to efficient case processing, and ensuring fair, swift, and accessible justice.

Quarterly Apportionments

The Committee directs that the first quarter payment by the

Treasury to the courts shall be 30 percent of the Courts’ budget,

exclusive of payments for the capital account and the pension account. An increased first quarter apportionment will accommodate

the Courts’ large contracts for software licenses, janitorial and

other services, that require funds to be obligated at the beginning

of the fiscal year.

Transfer Authority

The Committee authorizes the Courts to transfer up to

$1,000,000 between entities within the Federal Payment to the District of Columbia Courts account. This flexibility will be especially

important in implementing Family Court reforms.

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 (FTE’s), 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 Court System 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 District of Columbia 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 under-budgeted.
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D.C. courts capital expenditures

The Committee directs OMB to report to the Committee during

fiscal year 2003 on any capital improvements to the District’s

courthouse facilities. The report shall: (1) identify the facility undergoing improvement; (2) include a complete description of the

project to be undertaken; (3) itemize each improvement, renovation,

or service and its cost; (4) include the contracting date, contracting

party, and a timeline for the completion of each contracted improvement, renovation, or service; and (5) identify any design studies for which funding is sought.

DEFENDER SERVICES IN DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COURTS

The Committee recommends $37,000,000 for attorney programs

for indigent defendants, child abuse and guardianship cases administered by the District of Columbia Courts. The President’s request

of $32,000,000 maintains the current rates for attorneys and investigators.

The D.C. Court request of $45,014,000 consists of: (1)

$31,355,000 for the Criminal Justice Act [CJA] program; (2)

$12,661,000 for the Counsel for Child Abuse and Neglect [CCAN]

program; and (3) $988,000 for the Guardianship program.

The Office of Defender Services request includes an additional

$13,014,000 in Federal funds, not requested by the President, for

an increase in the hourly rate paid to attorneys and investigators

in the CJA and CCAN Programs from $65 per hour to $90 per

hour. The Committee requests that the District of Columbia courts

provide quarterly reports to the Committees on Appropriations of

the Senate and the House of Representatives on obligations from

and remaining unobligated balances of the Defender Services account.

Defender Services Rate Increase

The Committee recommends an increase of $5,000,000 above the

President’s request to increase the hourly rate of Defender Services

attorneys from $65 per hour to $75 per hour. Court-appointed attorneys provide constitutionally mandated assistance of legal counsel to the District’s indigent defendants. Promoting equity in the

quality of legal services provided to District of Columbia residents,

regardless of economic status, is vitally important to the fair administration of justice. It is particularly challenging to the D.C.

Courts in light of the considerably higher hourly rates paid in the

nearby Federal court ($90 per hour). The Federal hourly rate is

currently 39 percent higher for attorneys. Therefore, the Committee recommends an increase to $75 per hour in fiscal year 2003.

The recommended increase would allow the D.C. Courts to provide

a more attractive rate for both attorneys and investigators, especially needed considering local economic conditions.

Court-appointed attorneys in the Counsel for Child Abuse and

Neglect [CCAN] serve in family proceedings in which child abuse

or neglect is alleged, or where the termination of the parent-child

relationship is under consideration and the parent, guardian, or

custodian of the child is indigent. The assistance of these attorneys

is essential to the Courts’ effort to ensure that vulnerable children
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are well represented in Court and that they are placed in stable,

permanent homes expeditiously. The proposed rated increase would

help attract qualified attorneys to the program and support reform

of the Family Court.

D.C. Courts Administrative Provisions

The Committee recommends an Administrative Provision to increase the hourly rate paid to court-appointed attorneys representing indigent defendants in the District of Columbia from $65

per hour to $75 per hour. In addition, the Committee recommends

an increase from $75 per hour to $90 per hour on October 1, 2003,

to match the rate currently paid to Federal attorneys.

The Committee recommends a provision to allow employees of

the District of Columbia Courts to enroll in the Federal long-term

care insurance program, consistent with other Federal benefits provided to D.C. Courts employees. Long term care insurance is available to other quasi-Federal agencies and to other District agencies

under Federal oversight pursuant to the National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997, the Court

Services and Offender Supervision Agency.

The Committee recommends a modification to the administration

of outreach activities under the District’s Crime Victims Compensation Fund. The Committee recommends that funds designated for

outreach activities shall be deposited into the Crime Victims Assistance Fund, rather than be paid to the Mayor. This provision

will allow the District of Columbia to immediately begin implementing programs designated for victims outreach.

The Committee recommends that fines collected by the Superior

Court of the District of Columbia in Driving Under the Influence

(‘‘DUI’’) and Driving While Impaired (‘‘DWI’’) cases be transferred

to the District of Columbia Office of the Corporation Counsel to enhance the prosecution of these cases. The Superior Court of the

District of Columbia will continue to collect fines in criminal cases

under the District’s traffic alcohol laws and be deposited into the

Crime Victims Compensation Fund. The Committee does not recommend making this provision retroactive, as requested by the District, but does support increasing the District’s capacity to prosecute ‘‘DUI’’ and ‘‘DWI’’ cases effectively.

Drunken driving offenses accounted for over 30 percent of the approximately 12,000 criminal cases the General Crimes Section papered in fiscal year 2001. This represents a staggering caseload for

each of the eight attorneys who prosecute. Additionally, with the

implementation of the Community Court Project, the attorneys in

the General Crimes Section have been given more work than ever

before. Meeting these additional demands, while maintaining prosecutorial intensity in drunken driving cases, necessitates the transfer of funds.

FEDERAL PAYMENT TO THE COURT SERVICES AND OFFENDER

SUPERVISION AGENCY FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

The Revitalization Act established the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency [CSOSA] for the District of Columbia to

assume the functions of the District’s pretrial services, adult probation, parole, and adult offender supervision functions. CSOSA was
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certified as an independent Executive Branch agency on August 4,

2000, ending a 3-year period of trusteeship.

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 recommends $154,707,000 for fiscal year 2003 for

CSOSA. The Committee does not recommend the amount associated with Federal employee retirement costs, $7,218,000.

The funding provided will 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.

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 Community Supervision Program’s operations focus on using

proven best practices to improve offender supervision and reduce

recidivism. Caseloads have been reduced and officers relocated to

community field offices to facilitate close supervision. Every offender is assessed to determine both risk to public safety and need

for treatment and other interventions. Conditions of release are enforced through drug testing, home and work monitoring visits, and

other means. A system of graduated sanctions is being put in place

to meet every violation with a swift and appropriate response.

There is some evidence that these initiatives are beginning to

work. For example, parolee re-arrests sustained a 67 percent drop

from May 1998 through the end of 2000.

The Committee notes with concern that the 1997 District of Columbia Revitalization Act shifted the responsibility for D.C. parolees to the United States Parole Commission (USPC). Subsequently,
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the 1998 Phase-Out Act terminates the USPC by November of

2002. Additionally, the Committee notes that the government of

the District of Columbia has proposed several modifications to the

current structure of criminal justice functions performed by Federal

agencies as a result of the 1997 District of Columbia Revitalization

Act. The Committee requests that the District of Columbia, the

Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, and the United

States Parole Commission submit a plan, to the President and

Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives no later than February 3, 2003, for the continuation

of the parole determination, parole revocation, and parole modification functions with respect to District of Columbia resident adult

sentenced felons, currently performed by the United States Parole

Commission, by the appropriate, authorized, Federal entity. The intent of the Revitalization Act was to relieve the District of the responsibility of parole decision-making functions and vested parole

supervision functions in the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency. The continuation of these responsibilities is imperative to effective criminal justice in the District of Columbia. The

USPC currently faces a backlog to process cases efficiently with

only 15 case examiners to supervise 9,000 D.C. inmates and over

4,000 Federal inmates. The USPC and CSOSA estimate that the

current population of 3,300 active D.C. parolees will grow to 3,800

next year, and continue to expand, with no corresponding expansion of Agency supervision or halfway house bed space.

The fiscal year 2002 appropriation provided $147,300,000, including $34,773,000 in program increases, for CSOSA. Resources were

provided to build agency infrastructure, establish and improve mission critical programs, enhance drug testing and sanctions-based

treatment, improve supervision of pre-trial defendants and post

conviction offenders, expand intermediate sanctions and offender

reentry programs, to continue planning and design proposals for a

residential sanctions center, and to make improvements in information technology.

Based on the results the Agency has achieved to date and the anticipated outcomes expected in the future, the Committee is recommending an increase of $7,407,000 over the fiscal year 2002 appropriation for the purpose of funding non-policy adjustments to base,

improving supervision, drug testing, intervention and treatment,

including funds for defender services program enhancements. The

recommendation includes a decrease of $13,015,000 from fiscal year

2002 funding received for the repair and renovation of the Sanctions and Re-Entry Centers and increases of non-policy adjustments to base of $5,895,000. The Committee recommends the following program changes:

Supervision.—$8,370,000 and 102 positions to establish a new

field office east of the Anacostia River, to continue reduction of general supervision case loads from 64 to 50, and to establish new diagnostic teams and to relocate staff from building B of the D.C.

Courts.

Drug Testing.—$2,238,000 and 22 positions to enhance drug lab

capacity and to establish drug testing collection capabilities at the

community supervision program’s new field offices.
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Treatment.—$848,000 and 16 positions to provide and additional

sanction-based substance abuse treatment.

Learning Lab and Support.—$464,000, and 8 positions for Learning labs to provide literacy training and job placement assistance.

D.C. Pretrial Services Agency.—$1,733,000 and 6 positions to reduce supervisor caseload ratios for high-risk felony defendants, to

complete enhancement of automated case management systems,

and provide sanctions based substance abuse treatment for an additional 400 defendants; and

Public Defender Service.—$874,000 and 6 positions to provide effective legal and rehabilitative transition services and to support

new initiatives to provide DNA defense expertise and parole revocation representation.

The Committee notes that the District of Columbia has undertaken a master plan for the development of Public Reservation 13,

the former site of the District of Columbia General Hospital. The

Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency currently operates

the Assessment and Orientation Center (AOC) at Karrick Hall to

effect successful reentry of offenders into the community. The District’s draft master plan necessitates the demolition of Karrick Hall

to create a waterfront park. The Committee understands that a

feasability study is currently underway to relocate the AOC to the

south side of Massachusetts Avenue in collaboration with the District of Columbia Department of Corrections and the District of Columbia Department of Health’s Addiction Prevention and Recovery

Administration. The Committee encourages the District to work

with CSOSA to determine an appropriate location in the master

plan for the critical services now provided at Karrick Hall. In addition, the Committee strongly encourages the District to provide

permanent space for CSOSA during the interim period while the

master plan is under development.

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 D.C. to provide security has

increased, thereby increasing over-time costs for personnel and

pulling police from neighborhood patrols. The President has supported reimbursing the District for these costs. The Committee recommends $15,000,000 to support this fund, while ensuring accountability from the city on how the funds are expended.

The Committee is pleased that the District and the Washington

Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) have agreed upon

a plan for ensuring interoperable communications in and around

Metro Rail tunnels. The Committee encourages the District and

WMATA to sign the Memorandum of Agreement and implement

the radio interface system expeditiously.

The Committee is concerned that security measures taken by

Federal law enforcement agencies in the District of Columbia since

September 11, 2001 are unattractive and contribute to a sense that

the Nation’s Capital is an armed fortress. Certainly, security is a
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matter of the highest importance as Washington, D.C. remains a

prime target for future attacks. Security does not have to be unsightly. The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) Interagency Task Force issued a report in October, 2001 entitled ‘‘Designing for Security in the Nation’s Capital’’ which sets forth recommendations for developing coordinated urban security design

that will maintain the city’s safety without detracting from its historic beauty. The Committee directs the Office of Management and

Budget, in consultation with the United States Park Police, the National Park Service, the Secret Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the United States Protective Service, the Department

of State, and the General Services Administration to review the

NCPC study and submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations in the Senate and the House, no later than February 5, 2003,

on their plans to improve the appearance of security in accordance

with the recommendations of the NCPC report.

FEDERAL PAYMENT TO THE CHILDREN’S NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

The Committee recommends a Federal payment of $5,000,000 to

the Children’s National Medical Center for capital improvements.

FEDERAL PAYMENT TO ST. COLLETA OF GREATER WASHINGTON

The Committee recommends a Federal payment of $2,000,000 for

St. Colleta of Greater Washington for costs associated with establishing a school for mentally retarded and multiple-handicapped

adolescents and adults in the District of Columbia.

FEDERAL PAYMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN

THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

The Committee recommends $1,000,000 included in the President’s budget, to be used to implement Transportation Systems

Management initiatives recommended by the National Capital

Planning Commission (NCPC). The District of Columbia and NCPC

requested $16,000,000 to implement transportation solutions, to alleviate pressure caused by the closure of Pennsylvania Avenue.

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, $15,000,000 for education, security, economic development, and health initiatives in the District of Columbia.

FEDERAL PAYMENT TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR CHARTER

SCHOOL FACILITIES

The Committee recommends an increase of $20,000,000 for the

Charter School Credit Enhancement Fund to facilitate the purchase, construction and/or renovation of facilities for public charter

schools in the District of Columbia. These funds would add to Federal seed money ($5,000,000) provided in 1996. The Mayor requested $5,000,000, however the Committee is committed to providing a significant investment in school choice in the District. D.C.

public schools are consistently not providing adequate services to
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students, particularly in Special Education. The Mayor requested

$9,000,000 to construct Special Education facilities in the District

to alleviate some of the need for children with special needs to go

to schools outside of the city. The Committee is supportive of providing alternative educational opportunities for to children with

special needs. The Committee recommends that at least three of

the loans provided to charter schools contribute to schools that educate children with special needs.

The District of Columbia has over 40 charter schools, the most

of any public school system in the country. The Committee commends the work that these schools are doing in providing real

choice to District school children and their families. Many charter

schools, however, are beginning to outgrow their current facilities

and need more space. Some new charter schools have not been able

to open because of their inability to identify and acquire suitable

and affordable facilities. This situation is made more difficult by

the high cost of real estate in the District of Columbia. Charter

schools face an additional challenge in that many have not been operating long enough to establish a sufficient credit history to qualify for commercial bank loans. To address this problem, the Committee recommends enhancing three charter school initiatives in

the District of Columbia. The cornerstone of the commitment of

school choice in the District is the Committee’s recommendation of

$20,000,000 for critical investments in the development of charter

schools.The Committee recommendation includes $5,000,000 for the

Credit Enhancement Fund for Public Charter Schools to assist

schools in securing financing for facilities improvements and

$10,000,000 to establish a Direct Loan Program for Public Charter

Schools. In addition, the Committee recommendation includes

$4,000,000 to supplement the Public Charter School per pupil facility allocation in fiscal year 2003. These funds will be used to set

a floor of $1,500 per pupil for facilities. Finally, the Committee recommendation provides $1,000,000 for the District to establish an

Office of Charter School Financing to administer the programs described above.

In addition to investments in financing and loans to charter

schools for the purchase or renovation of facilities, as well as the

cost of equipment, the Committee recommends two initiatives to

greatly increase the administration and effectiveness of local funds

provided to public charter schools.

The Committee recommendation of $4,000,000 to supplement the

funding available to Public Charter Schools in the District of Columbia in fiscal year 2003, is to be used to establish a floor of no

less than $1,500 per pupil for Charter Schools. The Committee is

greatly concerned by the continued decline in the rate of per pupil

allotments given to charter schools to assist them with facility

maintenance and repair. The Committee recognizes that charter

schools’ ability to secure the private financing necessary to sustain

their daily operations are extremely dependent on their ability to

demonstrate a stable income and dependable sources of ongoing

revenue. The Committee encourages the Mayor and Council of the

District of Columbia to establish a permanent minimum rate of allotment to charter schools of $1,500.
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The Committee recommendation of $1,000,000 to be used by the

District to establish an Office of Charter School Financing will increase the efficiency of the administration of charter school funds.

Currently, the District of Columbia does not designate one office to

meet the specific needs of charter schools seeking financing. The

Committee recommends that a new Office of Charter School Financing should provide expert evaluation of charter school’s applications for financing, as well as technical assistance to applicants.

Charter schools may repay the loans with the facilities allotment

they receive as part of their per-pupil allocation. To ensure that

these funds are invested in successful charter schools, the Committee directs that a charter school submit an application demonstrating concrete achievements of the school’s educational mission and goals.

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

Report to Congress

The Committee recommends various administrative provisions to

improve the administration of charter schools; oversight of funding

provided to promote adoption; and require more strict accountability of special education expenditures.

The Committee requires that the General Accounting Office

(GAO) will submit a study no later than April 1, 2003 detailing the

national efforts to establish adequate charter school facilities and

include recommendations for establishing a charter school incubator in the District of Columbia. A charter school incubator would

house a small number of charter schools for up to 4 years of the

school’s first years in operation. The incubator would provide the

schools with stable facilities for their students while giving school

leaders the opportunity to identify and acquire permanent facilities. During their tenure in the incubator, charter school leaders

would receive technical assistance on real estate development, equity development, fundraising, and guidance on effective school

management.

The Committee recommends that GAO consult with the General

Services Administration and other experts with relevant knowledge

of the District of Columbia in the following areas: real estate development, charter school management, equity development and management, banking, municipal finance, and education. These experts

shall include the Mayor, members of the Council, the Chief Financial Officer, the Superintendent of the District of Columbia Public

Schools, the President of the District of Columbia Board of Education, the District of Columbia Public Charter School Board, and

the District of Columbia Charter School Consortium. The report

should identify and examine any issues relating to charter school

incubators including, but not limited to: the availability of surplus

District, Federal, or private buildings that may be suitable for incubators; options for private development through existing tax incentives, special bonding authority, and other programs to encourage

private development of public education facilities; financing strategies for ongoing incubator operations; incubator administration; facility design; legal issues; technical assistance needs of charter

school officials in real estate development and fundraising; selec-
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tion process for charter schools to participate in the incubator; and

any other issues the GAO identifies. Once the GAO has completed

its study and issued its report, the Mayor of the District of Columbia and the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia

shall develop, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer of

the District of Columbia, the Superintendent of the District of Columbia Public Schools, the President of the District of Columbia

Board of Education, the District of Columbia Public Charter School

Board, and the District of Columbia Charter School Consortium, as

well as representatives of parents, advocacy groups and the private

sector, a plan for establishing an incubator for charter schools in

the District of Columbia. The Committee requests that this plan be

submitted to the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and

the House of Representatives no later than 6 months from the time

the GAO report is received by the Government of the District of Columbia.

Surplus Buildings

The Committee recommends that the Mayor of the District of Columbia and the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, in consultation with the General Services Administration, shall

conduct an assessment of all buildings currently held in surplus

and those that might be made available within 1 year of the date

of enactment of this Act. The Committee requires that, within 180

days of enactment, the Mayor submit a report to Congress on the

findings of the assessment along with a plan for occupying at least

50 percent of the space available at the time such report is submitted. The Committee encourages the District of Columbia to provide surplus space to charter schools, consistent with the preferences as outlined in the D.C. School Reform Act.

Closure of Low Performing Schools

The Committee is concerned that several poor performing charter

schools have not been closed by the District government. The Committee strongly supports charter schools, especially because of the

strict accountability required of them. It is imperative that the District government close charter schools that are not meeting the

education needs of students, either through mismanagement or a

lack of resources. The Committee understands the need for charter

school closures and encourages such action when necessary and appropriate. However, the Mayor shall ensure that the closure process allows for detained notice of failures and opportunity to contest

or remedy such failures. Therefore, the Committee requires that

the Mayor of the District of Columbia and the Chairman of the

Council of the District of Columbia report to the Committees on

Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives no

later than August 26, 2002 on the status of charter school closure.

The Committee is seeking a detailed report on the actions taken by

the District of Columbia Board of Education, the District of Columbia Public Charter School Board and the District government to

close poor performing charter schools in the District of Columbia.

The Committee is particularly concerned by the delays in closure

if the local government and oversight boards have determined certain charter schools must be closed.
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Incentives to Promote the Adoption of Children

The Committee is concerned that funds provided in 1999 to the

District of Columbia government to promote the adoption of children have yet to be expended. The Committee supported the extension of the availability of funds in 2000 and the expansion of the

purpose for which the funds may be used in 2001. However, the

funds have still not met their original intent, to increase adoption

of children in the foster care system in the District of Columbia.

Therefore, the Committee recommends that the Mayor implement and fulfill the following performance measures to ensure that

the intended services have begun with the ultimate goal of markedly improving the lives of the over 9,800 children served by the

Child and Family Services Agency. Within 9 months of the date of

enactment of this Act the Mayor must have established the following measures: (i) the Chief Financial Officer of the District of

Columbia shall certify that not less than 50 percent of the funds

provided for attorney fees and home studies have been expended;

(ii) the Mayor shall establish an outreach program to inform adoptive families and children without parents about the scholarship

fund established with these funds; (iii) the Mayor shall establish

the location, necessary personnel and mission of the adoptive family resource center in the District of Columbia; (iv) the Mayor shall

identify not less than 25 percent of the eligible children in the District of Columbia foster care system with special needs and obligate

not less than 25 percent of the funds provided in Public Law 106–

113 (113 Stat. 1501) for adoption incentives and support for children with special needs; (v) the Mayor and District of Columbia

Child and Family Services Agency shall increase the number of

waiting children listed in their adoption photo-listing by 75 percent. In addition, the Committee requires that quarterly reports on

the expenditure of these funds and reporting on the performance

of the District in implementing the required measures is submitted

to the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House

of Representatives.

Special Education Accountability

The Committee is concerned that a lack of oversight and regulation in the District of Columbia has resulted in a corruption of the

process by which children are assessed for special education needs,

referred for services to meet those educational needs, and represented in legal cases brought against the District of Columbia

Public Schools under the Individuals with Disabilities Education

Act (IDEA). The Committee is concerned that individuals providing

representation to children and their parents are referring clients to

an affiliated diagnostic testing service and affiliated special education school, further degrading the special education services provide to children in the District of Columbia.

The Committee recommends that the Chief Financial Officer of

the District of Columbia require disclosure by attorneys in IDEA

cases of any financial, corporate, legal, board memberships, or

other relationships with special education diagnostic services,

schools, or other special education service providers before paying

any attorneys fees. The Chief Financial Officer may also require attorneys in special education cases to certify that all services billed
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in special education were rendered. The Committee further recommends that the Chief Financial Officer will prepare and submit

quarterly reports to the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives on the certifications and the

amount paid by the government of the District of Columbia, including the District of Columbia Public Schools, to attorneys in cases

brought under IDEA. The Committee’s intent is that these reports

would encompass all services for which attorneys receive awards,

including those received under a settlement agreement or as part

of an administrative proceeding, under the IDEA from the District

of Columbia. The Committee recommends that the Inspector General of the District of Columbia conduct audits of the certification

to ensure attorney compliance. The Committee highly recommends

that the Council of the District of Columbia, in cooperation with

the Mayor of the District of Columbia and the District of Columbia

School Board, develop legislation to address conflicts of interest in

special education cases.

FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR THE ANACOSTIA WATERFRONT INITIATIVE IN

THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

The Committee recommends $58,000,000 to implement the Anacostia Waterfront Initiative. Of this amount, the Committee recommends $8,000,000 to be used for development of parks and

recreation facilities at Kenilworth Park on the Anacostia River. The

President requested no funds for this activity. The Committee is

dedicated to partnering with the District to develop local and Federal lands for sports and recreation in all areas of the city. The

Committee intends that funds provided under this heading will establish a long-term commitment to the creation of clean, safe parks

in every neighborhood. The Committee encourages the District to

promote public/private investments that will contribute to parks of

this kind.

In addition, the Committee recommends $50,000,000, to be

matched 100 percent with local funds, for the Water and Sewer Authority to implement the Combined Sewer Overflow Program. The

Authority will begin system upgrades and design work on a new

system to address combined sewer overflows (CSOs). 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 (LTCP) to deal with overflows of sanitary

waste and storm-water into the surrounding rivers that occur during heavy rains. The overflows occur approximately 60–75 times

per year.

The Committee believes that funds provided in fiscal year 2003

for the Combined Sewer Overflow Program represent a long-term

commitment by the Federal Government to rebuild this infrastructure. The Committee expects that D.C. rate payers will bear half

of the cost of this project. Twenty-four percent of the total cost can

be attributed to EPA requirements of the District; however, EPA

will only contribute approximately 13 percent of the cost to address

these requirements. The Federal Government represents 17 percent of the usage. The plan totals $1,200,000,000 over 15–20 years.

The Committee recommend this significant investment because

of the Federal Government’s role in building the original system
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and its responsibility to maintain the infrastructure that the government uses. This partnership with the District is the cornerstone

of the Anacostia Waterfront Initiative. The Congress has made

similar commitments to other areas, such as Boston, San Diego,

and the United States-Mexico border. The scale and cost of this

project exemplifies how critical infrastructure, starved over the

years, is now nearly non-functional.

FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

The Committee recommends $15,100,000 to invest in capital in- frastructure development. Of this amount, $10,000,000 is for the

creation of an interoperable Unified Communications Center to

serve as the central communications and command center for all

D.C. first responders. The President requested no funds. The fiscal

year 2002 Department of Defense and Emergency Supplemental

Appropriations Act (Public Law 107–117; 115 Stat. 2303) provided

$9,000,000 to the District for a portion of the technology to support

this center. This project is already up and running and any additional funds will be implemented quickly and effectively to expand

technology, train staff, and renovate facilities. In addition, the Committee recommends $100,000 for restoration

of Eastern Market. The District requested $150,000 for restoration

of Eastern Market. The District is undertaking a major renovation

and restoration of the historic Eastern Market near the Capitol

Hill neighborhood. This renovation would contribute to the economic development of the Pennsylvania Avenue SE corridor and restore an historic building. The Committee recommends $5,000,000 in fiscal year 2003 for

the design and construction of a state-of-the art forensic laboratory

in the District of Columbia. The President requested no funds for

this purpose. The Committee understands that this laboratory will

consolidate functions that are critical to the investigation of crimes

in the city, while reducing the District’s reliance on Federal entities. Currently, local law enforcement personnel often rely on the

facilities of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), and the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, and

Firearms (ATF) when investigating crimes. Aside from diverting

space and resources from Federal investigators, this reliance on

Federal facilities results in an increased risk of contamination, poor

communications, and possible degradation of evidence.

The Committee also understands that the District’s own forensics

facilities are antiquated and do not meet national standards. Ultimately, poor space and equipment impairs the quality of evidence

gathered by investigators and has been one factor in the District’s

inability to prosecute many violent crimes. The Committee expects

that the city will bolster this Federal contribution with additional

local funds so that this project will be on a pace for completion by

fiscal year 2005.

FEDERAL PAYMENT TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR FAMILY

LITERACY

The Committee recommends $4,000,000 to expand the Family

Literacy Program in public schools in the District of Columbia. The

Family Literacy program will address the needs of literacy-chal-
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lenged parents while endowing their children with an appreciation

for literacy and strengthening familial ties. The program will be

targeted at the District’s so-called T–9 public schools, identified in

the District’s initiative to transform low-perfroming schools.

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

2002 budget was submitted, the District estimated that it would receive a total of $2,019,330,000 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 2003 estimate

Governmental Direction and Support:

Office of the Mayor ......................................................................... $849,000

Office of the City Administrator .................................................... 18,142,000

Office of the Corporation Counsel ................................................. 15,366,000

Office of the Inspector General ...................................................... 1,265,000

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

Total, Governmental Direction and Support ............................ 36,554,000

Economic Development and Regulation:

Office of Planning ........................................................................... 556,000

Department of Housing and Community Development .............. 42,168,000

Department of Employment Services ........................................... 54,947,000

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

Total, Economic Development and Regulation ......................... 97,796,000

Public Safety and Justice:

Metropolitan Police Department ................................................... 9,605,000

National Guard ............................................................................... 506,000

Emergency Management Agency .................................................. 1,218,000

Total, Public Safety and Justice ................................................ 11,329,000

Public Education System:

Public Schools ................................................................................. 147,800,000

State Education Office ................................................................... 26,917,000

University of the District of Columbia ......................................... 12,668,000

Public Library ................................................................................. 610,000

Commission on the Arts and Humanities .................................... 475,000

Total, Public Education System ................................................. 188,470,000

Human Support Services:

Department of Human Services .................................................... 231,567,000

Child and Family Services .................................................................... 81,804,000

Department of Mental Health .............................................................. 67,100,000

Department of Health .................................................................... 982,542,000

Office on Aging ............................................................................... 5,760,000

Office of Human Rights .................................................................. 106,000
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D. C. Energy Office ......................................................................... 4,801,000

Total, Human Support Services ................................................. 1,373,680,000

Public Works: Department of Transportation ..................................... 4,669,000

Total, Federal grants, operating expenses ................................ 1,712,498,000

Capital Outlay, grants ........................................................................... 306,833,000

Grand Total, federal grants ....................................................... 2,019,331,000

SUMMARY OF ESTIMATES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FUNDS

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FUNDS

A total of $7,307,786,780 was requested in the budget from the

District of Columbia for fiscal year 2003 which was received by the

Congress on July 12, 2002 and printed as House Document No.

107–242.

Based on recommendations in the bill, a total of $7,419,886,780

will be available to the District government during the next fiscal

year. Included in this figure are appropriations from local funds,

Federal grants, and private and other funds. In addition,

$156,121,000 from intra-District funds are available. The financing

of the appropriations from District funds is from Federal payments

and revenues from various local taxes, fees, charges and other collections received by the District government.

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 32,799 continuing full-time

equivalent positions to be financed from District of Columbia funds,

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

fiscal year 2003 consisting of 32,685 positions under the general operating expenses and 114 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 $295,136,000 and 2,655

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 Fiscal year 2002 approved Fiscal year 2003 request Intra-District Fiscal year 2003 request less intra-District Committee rec- ommendation Intra-District Committee rec- ommendation less intra-District Bill compared with— Fiscal year 2002 approved Fiscal year 2003 request

Council of the District of Columbia .................... $13,232,000 $13,604,000 .......................... $13,604,000 $13,604,000 .......................... $13,604,000 $372,000 ........................District of Columbia Auditor ................................ 1,299,000 1,596,000 .......................... 1,596,000 1,596,000 .......................... 1,596,000 297,000 ........................Advisory Neighborhood Commissions .................. 808,000 894,000 .......................... 894,000 894,000 .......................... 894,000 86,000 ........................Office of the Mayor .............................................. 8,294,000 8,350,000 ($506,000) 7,844,000 8,350,000 ($506,000) 7,844,000 56,000 ........................Office of the Secretary ......................................... 2,516,000 2,609,000 .......................... 2,609,000 2,609,000 .......................... 2,609,000 93,000 ........................City-Wide Call Center .......................................... 1,898,000 2,238,000 .......................... 2,238,000 2,238,000 .......................... 2,238,000 340,000 ........................Office of the City Administrator .......................... 28,275,000 30,147,000 (421,000) 29,726,000 30,147,000 (421,000) 29,726,000 1,872,000 ........................Office of Personnel .............................................. 17,138,000 13,143,000 (1,681,000) 11,462,000 13,143,000 (1,681,000) 11,462,000 (3,995,000) ........................Human Resources Development Fund ................. 3,766,000 3,553,000 .......................... 3,553,000 3,553,000 .......................... 3,553,000 (213,000) ........................Office of Finance and Resource Development .... 2,373,000 2,285,000 (380,000) 1,905,000 2,285,000 (380,000) 1,905,000 (88,000) ........................Office of Contracting and Procurement .............. 13,066,000 13,748,000 (245,000) 13,503,000 13,748,000 (245,000) 13,503,000 682,000 ........................Office of the Chief Technology Officer ................ 15,441,000 17,622,000 (2,539,000) 15,083,000 17,622,000 (2,539,000) 15,083,000 2,181,000 ........................Office of Property Management ........................... 33,821,000 49,119,000 (36,496,000) 12,623,000 49,119,000 (36,496,000) 12,623,000 15,298,000 ........................Contract Appeals Board ....................................... 746,000 746,000 .......................... 746,000 746,000 .......................... 746,000 .......................... ........................Board of Elections and Ethics ............................. 3,503,000 3,585,000 .......................... 3,585,000 3,585,000 .......................... 3,585,000 82,000 ........................Office of Campaign Finance ................................ 1,388,000 1,360,000 .......................... 1,360,000 1,360,000 .......................... 1,360,000 (28,000) ........................Public Employee Relations Board ........................ 686,000 649,000 .......................... 649,000 649,000 .......................... 649,000 (37,000) ........................Office of Employee Appeals ................................. 1,540,000 1,625,000 .......................... 1,625,000 1,625,000 .......................... 1,625,000 85,000 ........................Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments ............................................................... 367,000 397,000 .......................... 397,000 397,000 .......................... 397,000 30,000 ........................Office of the Corporation Counsel ....................... 52,505,000 54,462,000 (2,065,000) 52,397,000 54,462,000 (2,065,000) 52,397,000 1,957,000 ........................Settlements and Judgments ................................ 23,450,000 ........................ .......................... ........................ ........................ .......................... ........................ (23,450,000) ........................Office of the Inspector General ........................... 12,476,000 12,089,000 .......................... 12,089,000 12,089,000 .......................... 12,089,000 (387,000) ........................Office of the Chief Financial Officer ................... 84,126,000 95,726,000 (5,078,000) 90,648,000 110,726,000 (5,078,000) 105,648,000 26,600,000 $15,000,000

Total, Governmental Direction and Support ..................................................... 322,714,000 329,547,000 (49,411,000) 280,136,000 344,547,000 (49,411,000) 295,136,000 21,833,000 15,000,000
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COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

The Committee recommends $13,604,000 and 163 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 $1,596,000 and 17 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 $894,000 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 $7,844,000 and 77 full-time equivalent positions (including $6,995,000 and 73 full-time equivalent positions from local funds and $849,000 and 4 full-time equivalent positions from Federal funds) for the Office of the Mayor for fiscal

year 2003.

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 $2,609,000 and 27 full-time equivalent positions (including $2,516,000 and 25 full-time equivalent positions from local

funds and $93,000 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.

CITY-WIDE CALL CENTER

The Committee recommends $2,238,000 and 38 full-time equivalent positions from local funds for the City-Wide Call Center.

The City-Wide Call Center serves as the District government’s

primary point of entry for citizens and customers attempting to ac-
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cess non-emergency services and information. The Call Center connects callers to agencies and individuals, and enters and tracks

service requests.

OFFICE OF THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR

The bill includes, $29,726,000 and 114 full-time equivalent positions (including $11,584,000 and 98 full-time equivalent positions

from local funds and $18,142,000 and 16 full-time equivalent positions from Federal funds) for the Office of the City Administrator

for fiscal year 2003.

The Office of the City Administrator provides District agencies

with direction and support to improve government operations and

enhance service delivery.

OFFICE OF PERSONNEL

The Committee recommends $11,462,000 and 124 full-time

equivalent positions (including $10,652,000 and 113 full-time

equivalent positions from local funds and $812,000 and 11 full-time

equivalent positions from other funds) for the Office of Personnel

for fiscal year 2003.

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 $3,553,000 and 10 full-time equivalent positions from

local funds are recommended for the Human Resources Development fund for fiscal year 2003.

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 $1,905,000 and 25 full-time equivalent positions

from local funds for the Office of Finance and Resource Management for fiscal year 2003.

The Office of Finance and Resource Management provides financial services and management for client agencies, collect intra-District 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 $13,503,000 and 166 full-time

equivalent positions from local funds for the Office of Contracting

and Procurement for fiscal year 2003.

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.
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OFFICE OF THE CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

A total of $15,083,000 and 90 full-time equivalent positions (including $15,069,000, 90 full-time equivalent positions from local

funds, $14,000 from other funds and $0 from Federal funds) is recommend for the Office of the Chief Technology Officer for fiscal

year 2003.

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 $12,623,000 and 62 full-time equivalent positions (including $10,929,000 and 57 full-time equivalent

positions from local funds and $1,694,000 and 5 full-time equivalent positions from other funds) for the Office of Property Management for fiscal year 2003.

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 $746,000 and 6 full-time equivalent

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

Appeals Board for fiscal year 2003.

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 $3,585,000 and 50 full-time equivalent positions from local funds for the Board of Elections and Ethics for fiscal year 2003.

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.

OFFICE OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE

The total budget request of $1,260,000 and 15 full-time equivalent positions from local funds is included in the bill for the Office

of Campaign Finance for fiscal year 2003.

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.
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PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RELATIONS BOARD

The Committee recommends $649,000 and 4 full-time equivalent

positions from local funds for the Public Employee Relations Board

for fiscal year 2003.

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 $1,625,000 and 16 full-time equivalent positions

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

2003.

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 budget request of $397,000 from local funds is included in

the bill as the District’s share of the Council of Government’s budget for fiscal year 2003.

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 CORPORATION COUNSEL

The Committee recommends $52,397,000 and 531 full-time

equivalent positions (including $31,189,000 and 394 full-time

equivalent positions from local funds, $15,366,000 and 121 full-time

equivalent positions from Federal funds and $5,842,000 and 16

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

Corporation Counsel for fiscal year 2003.

The Office of the Corporation Counsel achieves the best outcome

for its clients by (1) prosecuting crimes fairly and aggressively, (2)

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 $12,089,000 and 108 full-time

equivalent positions (including $10,824,000 and 92 full-time equivalent positions from local funds and $1,265,000 and 16 full-time

equivalent positions from Federal funds) for the Office of the Inspector General for fiscal year 2003.

The mission of the Office of the Inspector General is to independently conduct and supervise audits, investigations, and inspections
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relating to the programs and operations of District government departments and agencies.

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

The Committee recommends $90,648,000 and 968 full-time

equivalent positions (including $79,823,000 and 919 full-time

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

equivalent positions from Federal funds, and $9,893,000 and 46

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

Chief Financial Officer for fiscal year 2003. The Committee recommends $15,000,000 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 $258,539,000 and 1,517

full-time equivalent positions for fiscal year 2003 for the department and agencies funded through this appropriation.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATION

Agency/activity Fiscal year 2002 approved Fiscal year 2003 request Intra-District Fiscal year 2003 request less intra-District Committee rec- ommendation Intra-District Committee rec- ommendation less intra-District Bill compared with— Fiscal year 2002 approved Fiscal year 2003 request

Business Services and Economic Development .... $32,840,000 $31,065,000 .......................... $31,065,000 $31,065,000 .......................... $31,065,000 ($1,775,000) ........................Office of Planning .................................................. ........................ 7,966,000 .......................... 7,966,000 7,966,000 .......................... 7,966,000 ........................ ........................Office of Local Business Development .................. ........................ 1,093,000 .......................... 1,093,000 1,093,000 .......................... 1,093,000 ........................ ........................Office of Motion Pictures and Television .............. ........................ 574,000 .......................... 574,000 574,000 .......................... 574,000 ........................ ........................Office of Zoning ..................................................... 2,378,000 2,527,000 .......................... 2,527,000 2,527,000 .......................... 2,527,000 149,000 ........................Department of Housing and Community Development .................................................................. 57,890,000 65,032,000 .......................... 65,032,000 65,032,000 .......................... 65,032,000 7,142,000 ........................Department of Employment Services ..................... 80,477,000 97,584,000 ($7,809,000) 89,775,000 97,584,000 ($7,809,000) 89,775,000 17,107,000 ........................Board of Appeals and Review ............................... 242,000 277,000 .......................... 277,000 277,000 .......................... 277,000 35,000 ........................Board of Real Property Assessment and Appeals .................................................................. 298,000 347,000 .......................... 347,000 347,000 .......................... 347,000 49,000 ........................Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs ................................................................... 29,105,000 31,017,000 (500,000) 30,517,000 31,017,000 (500,000) 30,517,000 1,912,000 ........................Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration ...... 2,607,000 3,016,000 .......................... 3,016,000 3,016,000 .......................... 3,016,000 409,000 ........................Office of Banking and Financial Institutions ........ 2,694,000 2,637,000 .......................... 2,637,000 2,637,000 .......................... 2,637,000 (57,000) ........................Public Service Commission .................................... 6,402,000 6,796,000 .......................... 6,796,000 6,796,000 .......................... 6,796,000 394,000 ........................Office of People’s Counsel ..................................... 3,884,000 3,978,000 .......................... 3,978,000 3,978,000 3,978,000 94,000 ........................Department of Insurance and Securities Regulation .................................................................... 9,377,000 9,766,000 .......................... 9,766,000 9,766,000 .......................... 9,766,000 389,000 ........................Office of Cable Television and Telecommunications ............................................................... 3,701,000 3,701,000 (528,000) 3,173,000 3,701,000 (528,000) 3,173,000 ........................ ........................

Total, Economic Development and Regulation .................................................... 231,895,000 267,376,000 (8,837,000) 258,539,000 267,376,000 (8,837,000) 258,539,000 25,848,000 ........................
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OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY MAYOR OF PLANNING

The Committee recommends $31,065,000 and 23 full-time equivalent positions (including $5,149,000 and 16 full-time equivalent

positions from local funds, and $25,916,000 and 7 full-time equivalent positions from other funds) for the Office of the Deputy Mayor

of Planning for fiscal year 2003.

OFFICE OF PLANNING

The Committee recommends $7,966,000 and 69 full-time equivalent positions (including $7,410,000 and 66 full-time equivalent positions from local funds, and $556,000 and 3 full-time equivalent

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

year 2003.

OFFICE OF LOCAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

The Committee recommends $1,093,000 and 10 full-time equivalent positions from local funds for the Office of Local Business Development for fiscal year 2003.

OFFICE OF MOTION PICTURES AND TELEVISION

The Committee recommends $574,000 and 5 full-time equivalent

positions from local funds for the Office of Motion Pictures and Television for fiscal year 2003.

OFFICE OF ZONING

The Committee recommends $2,527,000 and 17 full-time equivalent positions from local funds for the Office of Zoning for fiscal

year 2003.

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 $65,032,000 and 137 full-time equivalent positions (including $7,002,000 and 12 full-time equivalent positions

from local funds, $42,168,000 and 125 full-time equivalent positions

from Federal funds, and $15,862,000 from other funds) for the Department of Housing and Community Development for fiscal year

2003.

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 $89,775,000 and 564 full-time

equivalent positions (including $12,913,000 and 42 full-time equivalent positions from local funds, $54,947,000 and 365 full-time

equivalent positions from Federal funds, and $21,915,000 and 157
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full-time equivalent positions from other funds) for the Department

of Employment Services for fiscal year 2003.

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 APPEALS AND REVIEW

The Committee recommends $277,000 and 3 full-time equivalent

positions from local funds for the Board of Appeals and Review for

fiscal year 2003.

The Board of Appeals and Review hears citizen complaints about

adverse decisions on license revocations and civil infractions from

the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs; litter control

violations from the Department of Public Works; certificates of

need, program reimbursements, and providers agreements from the

Department of Public Health; and denials of security guard and

private detective agency licenses from the Metropolitan Police Department.

BOARD OF REAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS AND APPEALS

The Committee recommends $347,000 and 3 full-time equivalent

positions from local funds for the Board of Real Property Assessments and Appeals for fiscal year 2003.

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 $30,517,000 and 397 full-time

equivalent positions (including $27,061,000 and 364 full-time

equivalent positions from local funds and $3,456,000 and 33 fulltime equivalent positions from other funds) for the Department of

Consumer and Regulatory Affairs for fiscal year 2003.

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 $3,016,000 and 36 full-time equivalent positions

for the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration from other

funds for fiscal year 2003.

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.
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OFFICE OF BANKING AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

The Committee recommends $2,637,000 and 27 full-time equivalent positions (including $200,000 from local funds and $2,437,000

and 27 full-time equivalent positions from other funds) for the Office of Banking and Financial Institutions for fiscal year 2003.

The Office of Banking and Financial Institutions promotes a climate in which financial institutions will organize to do business in

the District of Columbia and contribute to the economic development of the District through the increased availability of capital

and credit, and expands advantageous financial services to the public in a nondiscriminatory manner.

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

The Committee recommends $6,796,000 and 70 full-time equivalent positions (including $0 and 0 full-time equivalent position from

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

from other funds) for the Public Service Commission for fiscal year

2003.

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.

OFFICE OF PEOPLE’S COUNSEL

The Committee recommends $3,978,000 and 33 full-time equivalent positions from other funds for the Office of People’s Counsel

for fiscal year 2003.

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 AND SECURITIES REGULATION

The bill includes $9,766,000 and 103 full-time equivalent positions from other funds for the Department of Insurance and Securities Regulation for fiscal year 2003.

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 $3,173,000 and 20 full-time equivalent positions from other funds for the Office of Cable Television

and Telecommunications for fiscal year 2003.

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.
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PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUSTICE

The Committee recommends a total of $639,892,000 and 7,634

full-time equivalent positions for fiscal year 2003 for the public

safety activities funded through this appropriation.
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PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUSTICE

Agency/activity Fiscal year 2002 approved Fiscal year 2003 request Intra-District Fiscal year 2003 request less intra- District Committee rec- ommendation Intra-District Committee rec- ommendation less intra-District Bill compared with— Fiscal year 2002 approved Fiscal year 2003 request

Metropolitan Police Department ...................... $316,108,000 $322,995,000 ($3,973,000) $319,022,000 $322,995,000 ($3,973,000) $319,022,000 $6,887,000 ........................Fire and Emergency Medical Services ............. 119,830,000 129,751,000 .......................... 129,751,000 129,751,000 .......................... 129,751,000 9,921,000 ........................Police and Fire Retirement System ................. 74,600,000 68,900,000 .......................... 68,900,000 68,900,000 .......................... 68,900,000 (5,700,000) ........................Office of the Corporation Counsel ................... ........................ ........................ .......................... .......................... .......................... .......................... ........................ .......................... ........................Settlements and Judgments ............................ ........................ ........................ .......................... .......................... .......................... .......................... ........................ .......................... ........................Department of Corrections ............................... 111,532,000 105,914,000 (576,000) 105,338,000 105,914,000 (576,000) 105,338,000 (5,618,000) ........................National Guard ................................................. 2,823,000 2,896,000 .......................... 2,896,000 2,896,000 .......................... 2,896,000 73,000 ........................Emergency Management Agency ..................... 3,964,000 4,318,000 .......................... 4,318,000 4,318,000 .......................... 4,318,000 354,000 ........................Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure ............................................................... 172,000 190,000 .......................... 190,000 190,000 .......................... 190,000 18,000 ........................Judicial Nomination Commission ..................... 91,000 110,000 .......................... 110,000 110,000 .......................... 110,000 19,000 ........................Office of Citizen Complaint Review ................. 1,424,000 1,481,000 .......................... 1,481,000 1,481,000 .......................... 1,481,000 57,000 ........................Advisory Commission on Sentencing ............... 637,000 633,000 .......................... 633,000 633,000 .......................... 633,000 (4,000) ........................Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ............. 6,812,000 6,544,000 .......................... 6,544,000 6,544,000 .......................... 6,544,000 (268,000) ........................Office of Administrative Hearings ................... ........................ 300,000 .......................... 300,000 300,000 .......................... 300,000 300,000 ........................Corrections Information Council ...................... ........................ 240,000 .......................... 240,000 240,000 .......................... 240,000 240,000 ........................Criminal Justice Coordinating Council ............ ........................ 169,000 .......................... 169,000 169,000 .......................... 169,000 169,000 ........................

Total, Public Safety and Justice ........ 637,993,000 644,441,000 (4,549,000) 639,892,000 644,441,000 (4,549,000) 639,892,000 6,448,000 ........................
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METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT

The Committee recommends $319,022,000 and 4,594 full-time

equivalent positions (including $301,964,000 and 4,367 full-time

equivalent positions from local funds, $9,605 and 202 full-time

equivalent positions from Federal funds, and $7,453,000 and 25

full-time equivalent positions from other funds) for the Metropolitan Police Department for fiscal year 2003.

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 $29,751,000 and 2,006 full-time

equivalent positions from local funds for the Fire and Emergency

Medical Services for fiscal year 2003.

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 $68,900,000 from local funds for the Police and

Fire Retirement System for fiscal year 2003.

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 $105,338,000 and 842 full-time

equivalent positions (including $104,388,000 and 842 full-time

equivalent positions from local funds and $950,000 and 0 full-time

equivalent positions from other funds) for the Department of Corrections for fiscal year 2003.

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.

NATIONAL GUARD

The Committee recommends $2,896,000 and 43 full-time equivalent positions (including $2,390,000 and 30 full-time equivalent positions from local funds and $506,000 and 13 full-time equivalent

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

2003.

The mission of the District of Columbia 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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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES

The Committee recommends $4,318,000 and 39 full-time equivalent positions (including $3,100,000 and 26 full-time equivalent positions from local funds and $1,218,000 and 13 full-time equivalent

positions from Federal funds for the Emergency Management Services for fiscal year 2003.

The mission of the District of Columbia 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 $190,000 and 2 full-time equivalent

positions from local funds for the Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure for fiscal year 2003.

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 District of Columbia Superior

Court and the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.

JUDICIAL NOMINATION COMMISSION

The Committee recommends $110,000 and 1 full-time equivalent

position from local funds for the Judicial Nomination Commission

for fiscal year 2003.

The Judicial Nomination Commission screens, selects, and recommends nominees to the President of the United States to fill judicial vacancies in the District of Columbia Superior Court and the

Court of Appeals.

OFFICE OF CIVILIAN COMPLAINT REVIEW

The Committee recommends $1,481,000 and 19 full-time equivalent positions from local funds for the Office of Citizens Complaint

Review for fiscal year 2003.

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 District of Columbia government.

ADVISORY COMMISSION ON SENTENCING

The Committee recommends $633,000 and 6 full-time equivalent

positions from local funds for the Advisory Commission on Sentencing for fiscal year 2003.

The Advisory Commission on Sentencing advises the District of

Columbia Council on issues relating to sentences imposed for felonies committed within the District.

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER

The Committee recommends $6,544,000 and 76 full-time equivalent positions (including $6,432,000 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 2003.

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 $300,000 and 2 full-time equivalent

positions from local funds for the Office of Administrative Hearings

for fiscal year 2003.

CORRECTIONS INFORMATION COUNCIL

The Committee recommends $240,000 and 2 full-time equivalent

positions from local funds for the Corrections Information Council

for fiscal year 2003.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL

The Committee recommends $169,000 and 2 full-time equivalent

positions from local funds for the Criminal Justice Coordinating

Council for fiscal year 2003.

PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM

A total of $1,220,201,000 and 11,900 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 Fiscal year 2002 approved Fiscal year 2003 request Intra-District Fiscal year 2003 request less intra-District Committee rec- ommendation Intra-District Committee rec- ommendation less intra-District Bill compared with— Fiscal year 2002 approved Fiscal year 2003 request

Public Schools .................................................. $847,074,000 $938,422,000 ($35,265,000) $903,157,000 $938,422,000 ($35,265,000) $903,157,000 $91,348,000 ........................Teachers’ Retirement System .......................... ............................ ........................ .......................... ........................ ........................ .......................... ........................ .......................... ........................State Education Office ..................................... 47,850,000 50,171,000 (484,000) 49,687,000 50,171,000 (484,000) 49,687,000 2,321,000 ........................D.C. Resident Tuition System .......................... ............................ ........................ .......................... ........................ ........................ .......................... ........................ .......................... ........................District of Columbia Charter Schools .............. 142,257,000 132,865,000 .......................... 132,865,000 132,865,000 .......................... 132,865,000 (9,392,000) ........................University of the District of Columbia ............ 85,341,000 93,296,000 (9,306,000) 83,990,000 93,296,000 (9,306,000) 83,990,000 7,955,000 ........................Public Library ................................................... 27,256,000 28,430,000 (280,000) 28,150,000 28,430,000 (280,000) 28,150,000 1,174,000 ........................Commission on the Arts and Humanities ....... 2,236,000 2,390,000 (38,000) 2,352,000 2,390,000 (38,000) 2,352,000 154,000 ........................Public Charter School Revolving Loan Fund ... ............................ ........................ .......................... ........................ 20,000,000 .......................... 20,000,000 20,000,000 $20,000,000

Total, Public Education System ......... 1,152,014,000 1,245,574,000 (45,373,000) 1,200,201,000 1,265,574,000 (45,373,000) 1,220,201,000 113,560,000 20,000,000
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PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The Committee recommends $903,157,000 and 10,466 full-time

equivalent positions (including $743,715,000 and 9,821 full-time

equivalent positions from local funds, $147,800,000 and 506 fulltime equivalent positions from Federal funds and $11,642,000 and

119 full-time equivalent positions from other funds) for the public

school system for fiscal year 2003

The District of Columbia Public Schools seeks to make dramatic

improvements in the achievement of all students today in preparation for their world tomorrow.

STATE EDUCATION OFFICE

The Committee recommends $49,687,000 and 43 full-time equivalent positions (including $22,594,000 and 33 full-time equivalent

positions from local funds, $26,917,000 and 10 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 2003.

The District of Columbia 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 $132,865,000 from local funds for the District

of Columbia Charter Schools for fiscal year 2003.

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

The Committee recommends $83,990,000 and 972 full-time

equivalent positions (including $52,272,000 and 541 full-time

equivalent positions from local funds, $12,688,000 and 171 full-time

equivalent positions from Federal funds, and $19,050,000 and 260

full-time equivalent positions from other funds) for the University

of the District of Columbia for fiscal year 2003.

The University of the District of Columbia is an urban land

grant institution of higher education with an open admissions policy.

PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Committee recommends $28,150,000 and 430 full-time

equivalent positions (including $27,003,000 and 421 full-time

equivalent positions from local funds, $610,000 and 9 full-time

equivalent positions from Federal funds, and $537,000 and 0 fulltime equivalent positions from other funds) for the Public Library

for fiscal year 2003.

The District of Columbia 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 learn to read and use information resources for personal growth and development.
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COMMISSION ON THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES

The bill includes $2,352,000 and 9 full-time equivalent positions

(including $1,757,000 and 2 full-time equivalent positions from

local funds, $475,000 and 7 full-time equivalent positions from Federal funds and $120,000 from other funds) for the Commission on

the Arts and Humanities for fiscal year 2003.

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.

CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITIES

The Committee recommends a Federal Payment of $20,000,000

to the District of Columbia for expansion of charter school facilities

in the District of Columbia and the reorganization of the ‘‘New

Charter School Fund’’.

HUMAN SUPPORT SERVICES

A total of $2,500,297,000 and 7,378 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 Fiscal year 2002 approved Fiscal year 2003 request Intra-District Fiscal year 2003 request less intra-District Committee rec- ommendation Intra-District Committee rec- ommendation less intra-District Bill compared with— Fiscal year 2002 approved Fiscal year 2003 request

Department of Human Services ......................... $419,314,000 $448,015,000 ($6,608,000) $441,407,000 $448,015,000 ($6,608,000) $441,407,000 $28,701,000 ........................Child and Family Services Agency .................... .......................... 211,912,000 (9,778,000) 202,134,000 211,912,000 (9,778,000) 202,134,000 211,912,000 ........................Department of Mental Health ............................ .......................... 227,663,000 .......................... 227,663,000 227,663,000 .......................... 227,663,000 227,663,000 ........................Department of Health ........................................ 1,295,196,000 1,474,909,000 (6,774,000) 1,468,135,000 1,474,909,000 (6,774,000) 1,468,135,000 179,713,000 ........................Department of Parks and Recreation ................ 35,615,000 42,770,000 (7,157,000) 35,613,000 42,770,000 (7,157,000) 35,613,000 7,155,000 ........................Office on Aging .................................................. 19,915,000 20,787,000 (280,000) 20,507,000 20,787,000 (280,000) 20,507,000 872,000 ........................Public Benefit Corporation Subsidy ................... .......................... ........................ .......................... ........................ ........................ .......................... ........................ .......................... ........................PBC Transition ................................................... .......................... ........................ .......................... ........................ ........................ .......................... ........................ .......................... ........................Unemployment Compensation Fund .................. 8,200,000 6,199,000 .......................... 6,199,000 6,199,000 .......................... 6,199,000 (2,001,000) ........................Disability Compensation Fund ........................... 28,086,000 27,959,000 .......................... 27,959,000 27,959,000 .......................... 27,959,000 (127,000) ........................Office of Human Rights ..................................... 1,651,000 2,179,000 .......................... 2,179,000 2,179,000 .......................... 2,179,000 528,000 ........................Office on Latino Affairs ..................................... 2,879,000 4,069,000 (813,000) 3,256,000 4,069,000 (813,000) 3,256,000 1,190,000 ........................D.C. Energy Office .............................................. 5,177,000 6,017,000 (92,000) 5,925,000 6,017,000 (92,000) 5,925,000 840,000 ........................Children and Youth Investment Fund ............... .......................... 5,000,000 .......................... 5,000,000 5,000,000 .......................... 5,000,000 5,000,000 ........................Brownfield Remediation ..................................... .......................... ........................ .......................... ........................ ........................ .......................... ........................ .......................... ........................Section 103 Payment ......................................... .......................... ........................ .......................... ........................ ........................ .......................... ........................ .......................... ........................Office on Asian and Pacific Affairs .................. 207,000 213,000 .......................... 213,000 213,000 .......................... 213,000 6,000 ........................Office of Veterans Affairs .................................. 230,000 240,000 .......................... 240,000 240,000 .......................... 240,000 10,000 ........................Medicaid Reserve ............................................... .......................... 49,867,000 .......................... 49,867,000 49,867,000 .......................... 49,867,000 49,867,000 ........................Family Literacy Program .................................... .......................... ........................ .......................... ........................ 4,000,000 .......................... 4,000,000 4,000,000 $4,000,000

Total, Human Support Services ............ 1,816,470,000 2,527,799,000 (31,502,000) 2,496,297,000 2,531,799,000 (31,502,000) 2,500,297,000 715,329,000 4,000,000
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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

The Committee recommends $441,407,000 and 2,051 full-time

equivalent positions (including $208,054,000 and 969 full-time

equivalent positions from local funds, $231,567,000 and 1,082 fulltime equivalent positions from Federal funds and $1,786,000 from

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

2003.

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 $1,468,135,000 and 1,396 full-time equiva- lent positions (including $457,419,000 and 472 full-time equivalent

positions from local funds, $982,542,000 and 822 full-time equivalent positions from Federal funds, and $28,174,000 and 102 fulltime equivalent positions from other funds) are recommended for

the Department of Health for fiscal year 2003.

The mission of the Department of Health is to assure equitable

access to comprehensive high quality public health services to all

District of Columbia 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 $202,134,000 and 920 full-time

equivalent positions (including $119,680,000 and 610 full-time

equivalent positions from local funds, and $81,804,000 and 310 fulltime equivalent positions from Federal funds) for the Child and

Family Services Agency for fiscal year 2003.

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 $227,663,000 and 2,161 full-time

equivalent positions (including $141,234,000 and 1,501 full-time

equivalent positions from local funds, and $67,100,000 and 638 fulltime equivalent positions from Federal funds, and $19,329,000 and

22 full-time equivalent positions from other funds) for the Department of Mental Health for fiscal year 2003.

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.

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

The Committee recommends $35,613,000 and 741 full-time

equivalent positions (including $33,257,000 and 658 full-time
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equivalent positions from local funds, $0 from Federal funds, and

$2,356,000 and 83 full-time equivalent positions from other funds)

for the Department of Parks and Recreation for fiscal year 2003.

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 $20,507,000 and 23 full-time equivalent positions (including $14,747,000 and 14 full-time equivalent

positions from local funds, $5,760,000 and 9 full-time equivalent

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

2003.

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 $6,199,000 from local funds is recommended for the

Unemployment Compensation Fund for fiscal year 2003.

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 $27,959,000 from local funds is recommended for the

Disability Compensation Fund for fiscal year 2003.

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 $2,179,000 and 35 full-time equivalent positions (including $2,073,000 and 35 full-time equivalent positions from local funds and $106,000 from Federal funds) for the

Office of Human Rights for fiscal year 2003.

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.

OFFICE ON LATINO AFFAIRS

The Committee recommends $3,256,000 and 12 full-time equivalent positions from local funds for the Office on Latino Affairs for

fiscal year 2003.
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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 $5,925,000 and 33 full-time equivalent positions

(including $432,000 and 3 full-time equivalent positions from local

funds, $4,801,000 and 21 full-time equivalent positions from Federal funds and $692,000 and 9 full-time equivalent positions from

other funds) for the Energy Office for fiscal year 2003.

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 $213,000 and 3 full-time equivalent

positions from local funds for the Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs for fiscal year 2002. 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 $240,000 and 3 full-time equivalent positions from local

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

year 2003.

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 YOUTH INVESTMENT FUND

The Committee recommends $5,000,000 and 0 full-time equivalent positions from local funds for the Children Youth Investment

Fund for fiscal year 2003.

MEDICAID RESERVE

The Committee recommends $49,867,000 and 0 full-time equivalent positions from local funds for the Children Youth Investment

Fund for fiscal year 2003.

FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM

The Committee recommends $4,000,000 from Federal funds, appropriated earlier in this Act, to the District of Columbia of for the

Family Literacy Program to address the needs of literacy-challenged parents while endowing their children with an appreciation

for literacy and strengthening familial ties.
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PUBLIC WORKS

A total of $324,828,000 and 1,601 full-time equivalent positions

is recommended for fiscal year 2002 for activities funded through

this appropriation.
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PUBLIC WORKS

Agency/activity Fiscal year 2002 approved Fiscal year 2003 request Intra-District Fiscal year 2003 request less intra-District Committee rec- ommendation Intra-District Committee rec- ommendation less intra-District Bill compared with— Fiscal year 2002 approved Fiscal year 2003 request

Department of Public Works .................................. ........................ $107,777,000 ($16,248,000) $91,529,000 $107,777,000 ($16,248,000) $91,529,000 $107,777,000 ........................Department of Transportation ............................... $127,266,000 34,687,000 (201,000) 34,486,000 34,687,000 (201,000) 34,486,000 (92,579,000) ........................Department of Motor Vehicles ............................... 33,580,000 39,558,000 .......................... 39,558,000 39,558,000 .......................... 39,558,000 5,978,000 ........................D.C. Taxicab Commission ...................................... 1,442,000 1,534,000 .......................... 1,534,000 1,534,000 .......................... 1,534,000 92,000 ........................Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Commission .................................................................... 83,000 90,000 .......................... 90,000 90,000 .......................... 90,000 7,000 ........................Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

(Metro) ............................................................... 148,622,000 154,531,000 .......................... 154,531,000 154,531,000 .......................... 154,531,000 5,909,000 ........................

School Transit Subsidy .......................................... 3,100,000 3,100,000 .......................... 3,100,000 3,100,000 .......................... 3,100,000 ........................ ........................

Total, Public Works ................................... 314,093,000 341,277,000 (16,449,000) 324,828,000 341,277,000 (16,449,000) 324,828,000 27,184,000 ........................
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

The Committee recommends the appropriation of $91,529,000

and 1,099 full-time equivalent positions (including $89,287,000 and

1,059 full-time equivalent positions from local funds, $0 and 0 fulltime equivalent positions from Federal funds, and $2,242,000 and

40 full-time equivalent positions from other funds) for the Department of Public Works for fiscal year 2003.

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 $34,486,000 and 130 full-time

equivalent positions (including $29,157,000 and 123 full-time

equivalent positions from local funds, and $4,669,000 and 0 fulltime equivalent positions from Federal funds, and $660,000 and 7

full-time equivalent positions from other funds) for the Department

of Transportation for fiscal year 2003.

DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES

The bill includes $39,558,000 and 353 full-time equivalent positions (including $32,852 and 256 full-time equivalent positions from

local funds and $6,706 and 97 full-time equivalent positions from

other funds) for the Department of Motor Vehicles for fiscal year

2003.

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 $1,534,000 and 19 full-time equivalent positions (including $817,000 and 16 full-time equivalent positions from local funds and $717,000 and 3 full-time equivalent positions from other funds) for the D.C. Taxicab Commission for fiscal

year 2003. 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 $90,000 from local funds for the

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Commission for fiscal year

2003.

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 $154,531,000 from local funds for

the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority for fiscal year

2003.
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The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority ensures

safe, convenient, and cost-effective transit service within the District of Columbia and throughout the Washington metropolitan region.

SCHOOL TRANSIT SUBSIDY

The Committee recommends $3,100,000 from local funds for the

School Transit Subsidy for fiscal year 2003.

The School Transit Subsidy ensures the safe passage of school

children by subsidizing Metrobus and Metrorail ridership for eligible D.C. students.

RECEIVERSHIP PROGRAMS

There are no agencies in receivership in the District of Columbia

in fiscal year 2003.
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RECEIVERSHIP PROGRAMS

Agency/activity Fiscal year 2002 approved Fiscal year 2003 request Intra-District Fiscal year 2003 request less intra-District Committee rec- ommendation Intra-District Committee rec- ommendation less intra-District Bill compared with— Fiscal year 2002 approved Fiscal year 2003 request

Child and Family Services Agency ...................... $188,891,000 ........................ .......................... ........................ ........................ .......................... ........................ ($188,891,000) ........................Incentives for Adoption of Children ..................... ........................ ........................ .......................... ........................ ........................ .......................... ........................ .......................... ........................Department of Mental Health .............................. 227,569,000 ........................ .......................... ........................ ........................ .......................... ........................ (227,569,000) ........................Corrections Medical Receiver ............................... ........................ ........................ .......................... ........................ ........................ .......................... ........................ .......................... ........................

Total, Receivership Programs ................. 416,460,000 ........................ .......................... ........................ ........................ .......................... ........................ (416,460,000) ........................
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FINANCING AND OTHER USES

The Committee recommends a total of $529,552,000 from local

funds for the following appropriation titles.
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FINANCING AND OTHER USES

Agency/activity Fiscal year 2002 approved Fiscal year 2003 re- quest Intra-District Fiscal year 2003 re- quest less intra- District Committee rec- ommendation Intra-District Committee rec- ommendation less intra-District Bill compared with— Fiscal year 2002 approved Fiscal year 2003 request

Reserve ............................................... $120,000,000 $70,000,000 .................... $70,000,000 $70,000,000 .......................... $70,000,000 ($50,000,000) ..........................Reserve Relief .................................... 30,000,000 ............................ .................... ............................ ............................ .......................... ............................ (30,000,000) ..........................DC Financial Authority ....................... ............................ ............................ .................... ............................ ............................ .......................... ............................ ............................ ..........................Repayment of Loans and Interest ..... 247,902,000 267,451,000 .................... 267,451,000 267,451,000 .......................... 267,451,000 19,549,000 ..........................Repayment of General Fund Recovery

Debt ............................................... 39,300,000 39,300,000 .................... 39,300,000 39,300,000 .......................... 39,300,000 ............................ ..........................

Payment of Interest on Short-Term

Borrowing ....................................... 500,000 1,000,000 .................... 1,000,000 1,000,000 .......................... 1,000,000 500,000 ..........................

Presidential Inauguration .................. ............................ ............................ .................... ............................ ............................ .......................... ............................ ............................ ..........................Certificates of Participation .............. ............................ 7,950,000 .................... 7,950,000 7,950,000 .......................... 7,950,000 7,950,000 ..........................Settlements and Judgements ............ ............................ 22,822,000 .................... 22,822,000 22,822,000 .......................... 22,822,000 22,822,000 ..........................Wilson Building .................................. 8,859,000 4,194,000 .................... 4,194,000 4,194,000 .......................... 4,194,000 (4,665,000) ..........................Workforce Investments ....................... 42,896,000 54,186,000 .................... 54,186,000 54,186,000 .......................... 54,186,000 11,290,000 ..........................Tobacco Settlement Trust Fund

Transfer Payment—EmergencyReserve Fund Transfer .................. 33,254,000 10,000,000 .................... 10,000,000 10,000,000 .......................... 10,000,000 (23,254,000) ..........................

Non-Department Agency .................... 5,799,000 5,799,000 .................... 5,799,000 5,799,000 .......................... 5,799,000 ............................ ..........................Emergency Preparedness ................... 16,058,000 15,000,000 .................... 15,000,000 15,000,000 .......................... 15,000,000 (1,058,000) ..........................Pay-As-You-Go Capital ...................... ............................ 16750000 .................... 16,750,000 16750000 .......................... 16,750,000 16,750,000 ..........................Capital Infrastructure Development .. ............................ ............................ .................... ............................ 15,100,000 .......................... 15,100,000 15,100,000 $15,100,000

Total, Financing and Other

Uses ................................. 544,568,000 514,452,000 .................... 514,452,000 529,552,000 .......................... 529,552,000 (15,016,000) 15,100,000
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WORKFORCE INVESTMENTS

The Committee recommends $54,186,000 from local funds for fiscal year 2003. The workforce investments include the estimated fiscal impact of compensation increases for fiscal year 2001 and fiscal

year 2002 for all District employees, union and nonunion.

RESERVE

The Committee recommends $70,000,000 from local funds for replacement of funds expended, if any, during fiscal year 2001 from

the Budgeted 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 $267,451,000 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.

REPAYMENT OF GENERAL FUND RECOVERY DEBT

The Committee recommends $39,300,000 from local funds for Repayment of General Fund Recovery Debt for fiscal year 2003. The

Repayment of General Fund Recovery Debt represents debt service

associated with financing the District’s $331,589,000 accumulated

general fund deficit, as of end of fiscal year 1990.

PAYMENT OF INTEREST ON SHORT-TERM BORROWING

The Committee recommends $1,000,000 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 $4,194,000 from local funds for rent and security at the John A. Wilson Building.

CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION

The Committee recommends $7,950,000 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 $22,822,000 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.

TOBACCO SETTLEMENT TRUST FUND TRANSFER PAYMENT

The Committee recommends $50,867,000 for the Tobacco Settlement Trust Fund established pursuant to section 2302 of the To-
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bacco Settlement Trust Fund Establishment Act of 1999 (D.C. Official Code, sec. 7–1811.01) and the Tobacco Settlement Financing

Act of 2000, effective October 19, 2000 (D. C. Law 13–172; D.C. Official Code, sec. 7–1831.03 et seq.). The Committee recommends

that no more than $27,000,000 is authorized to be transferred to

the Public Education System and that no more than $23,867,000

is authorized to be transferred to Human Support Services.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

The Committee recommends $15,000,000 from Federal funds appropriated earlier in this Act under the heading ‘‘Federal Payment

for Emergency Preparedness 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.

PAY-AS-YOU-GO CAPITAL

The Committee recommends $16,750,000 for Pay-As-You-Go Capital funds in lieu of capital financing, to be transferred to the Capital Fund, subject to the ‘‘Criteria for Spending Pay-as-You-Go

Funding Amendment Act of 2002, approved by the Council of the

District of Columbia on 1st reading, May 7, 2002 (Title 34 of Bill

14–609).

CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

The Committee recommends $15,100,000 from Federal funds, appropriated earlier in this Act, to the District of Columbia for improvement of city-wide capital infrastructure. The Committee recommends the following allocation of these funds: $10,000,000 for

construction of the Unified Communications Center; $100,000 for

capital improvements of Eastern Market; and $5,000,000 for downtown transportation service improvements.

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 $5,799,000 from local funds for the

non-departmental agency for fiscal year 2003. The non-departmental agency is a financial entity designed to account for costs
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that cannot be allocated to specific agencies during the development of the proposed budget.

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

The Committee recommends various administrative provisions

requested by the District of Columbia, as follows:

The provision, Unrestricted Fund Balance would allow the District to expend the unrestricted fund balance in certain cases. Currently, there is no law controlling the use of these funds. The provision, Fifty Modified Calendar Day Budget Review Period, removes

Council recess from the 50 calendar days required for budget passage after Mayor’s submission to Council

The Committee recommends a modification to the administration

of the New Charter School Fund in the District of Columbia. The

New Charter School fund was established in Public Law 106–100,

the fiscal year 1998 District of Columbia Appropriations Act, as a

fund for new public charter schools, comprised of unexpended and

unobligated amounts appropriated from local funds for public charter schools. The purpose of the New Charter School Fun is to assist

existing or new charter schools meet start-up or operating costs.

The modifications recommended by the Committee will cap the

fund at $10,000,000, transfer $5,000,000 to the Charter School

Credit Enhancement Fund, and rename the fund the ‘‘Charter

School Fund’’. In addition, the purpose for these funds shall be to

supplement the operating costs of charter schools whose total audited enrollment exceeds the student enrollment in which the annual appropriation is based in that fiscal year.

The provision, Office of Inspector Residency, requires employees

of the Inspector General’s Office may only receive residency requirement waivers from the Office of Personnel. Currently the Inspector General’s office determines waiver eligibility for residency

requirements. The provision, Reprogramming during fiscal year

That Is Not a Control Year, establishes the District’s current reprogramming policy after the Control Board period has ended. The

provision, Collective Bargaining Representation, allows for an

Agency, through an intra-District transfer, to fund Office of Labor

Relations and Collective Bargaining representation. The provision,

District Of Columbia Public Schools Budget, requires the Board of

Education to also submit a detailed budget based upon the Mayor’s

proposed Budget. Currently, the Board of Education submits only

a detailed budget based upon their proposed funding level and provides no details as to how they would incorporate the annual budget if the Mayor’s proposed budget is adopted. The provision, Fiscal

Year Modification for the University of the District Of Columbia,

changes the UDC fiscal year to being in July. This would move

UDC’s fiscal year start to match all other DC Schools.

The Committee recommends a modification to the administration

of the New Charter School Fund in the District of Columbia. The

New Charter School Fund was established in Public Law 106–100,

the fiscal year 1998 District of Columbia Appropriations Act, as a

fund for new public charter schools, comprised of unexpended and

unobligated amounts appropriated from local funds for public charter schools. The purpose of the New Charter School Fund is to assist existing or new charter schools meet start-up or operating
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costs. The modifications recommended by the Committee will cap

the fund at $10,000,000, transfer $5,000,000 to the Charter School

Credit Enhancement Fund, and rename the fund the ‘‘Charter

School Fund’’. In addition, the purpose for these funds shall be to

supplement the operating costs of charter schools whose total audited enrollment exceeds the student enrollment in which the annual appropriation is based in that fiscal year.

ENTERPRISE FUNDS

The Committee recommends a total of $669,914,000 from other

funds for the activities funded through these appropriation titles.
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ENTERPRISE FUNDS

Agency/activity Fiscal year 2002 approved Fiscal year 2003 request Intra-District Fiscal year 2003 request less intra-District Committee rec- ommendation Intra-District Committee rec- ommendation less intra-District Bill compared with— Fiscal year 2002 approved Fiscal year 2003 request

Water and Sewer Authority .................................. $244,978,000 $253,743,000 .......................... $253,743,000 $253,743,000 .......................... $253,743,000 $8,765,000 ........................Washington Aqueduct .......................................... 46,510,000 57,847,000 .......................... 57,847,000 57,847,000 .......................... 57,847,000 11,337,000 ........................Stormwater Permit Compliance ........................... 3,100,000 3,100,000 .......................... 3,100,000 3,100,000 .......................... 3,100,000 .......................... ........................Lottery and Charitable Games Control Board ..... 229,688,000 232,881,000 .......................... 232,881,000 232,881,000 .......................... 232,881,000 3,193,000 ........................Sports and Entertainment Commission ............... 9,627,000 15,510,000 .......................... 15,510,000 23,510,000 .......................... 23,510,000 13,883,000 $8,000,000Public Benefit Corporation (D.C. General) ........... ........................ ........................ .......................... ........................ ........................ .......................... ........................ .......................... ........................Retirement Board ................................................. 13,388,000 13,388,000 .......................... 13,388,000 13,388,000 .......................... 13,388,000 .......................... ........................Correctional Industries ......................................... ........................ ........................ .......................... ........................ ........................ .......................... ........................ .......................... ........................Washington Convention Center ............................ 57,278,000 78,700,000 .......................... 78,700,000 78,700,000 .......................... 78,700,000 21,422,000 ........................Housing Finance Agency ...................................... 4,711,000 ........................ .......................... ........................ ........................ .......................... ........................ (4,711,000) ........................National Capital Revitalization Corporation ........ 2,673,000 6,745,000 .......................... 6,745,000 6,745,000 .......................... 6,745,000 4,072,000 ........................

Total, Enterprise Funds .......................... 611,953,000 661,914,000 .......................... 661,914,000 669,914,000 .......................... 669,914,000 57,961,000 8,000,000
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WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY

The Committee recommends $253,743,000 from other funds for

fiscal year 2003 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.

FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR ANACOSTIA WATERFRONT INITIATIVE IN THE

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

The Committee recommends $50,000,000 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 for the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority

for the Combined Sewer Overflow Long-Term Control Plan, to be

used for system design and upgrades. The District of Columbia

Water and Sewer Authority will provide a 100 percent match for

the fiscal year 2003 Federal contribution.

WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT

The bill includes $57,847,000 from other funds for the Washington Aqueduct for fiscal year 2003.

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 $3,100,000 from other funds for

Stormwater Permit Compliance for fiscal year 2003.

The Stormwater Permit Compliance is responsible for ensuring

compliance with EPA requirements under the District’s storm

water permit issued in April 2000.

LOTTERY AND CHARITABLE GAMES BOARD

The Committee recommends $232,881,000 and 100 full-time

equivalent positions from other funds for the Lottery and Charitable Games Board for fiscal year 2003.

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 $23,510,000 from other funds for

the Sports and Entertainment Commission for fiscal year 2003.

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 $8,000,000 from
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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.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA RETIREMENT BOARD

The Committee recommends $13,388,000 and 14 full-time equivalent positions from other funds for the District of Columbia Retirement Board for fiscal year 2003.

The mission of the District of Columbia 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

The Committee recommends $78,700,000 from other funds for

the Washington Convention Center for fiscal year 2003.

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 $6,745,000 from other funds for the

National Capital Revitalization Corporation for fiscal year 2003.

The mission of the National Capital Revitalization Corporation is

to spur economic development throughout the District of Columbia

primarily in neighborhoods of need.

CAPITAL OUTLAY

The Committee recommends a net increase of $981,527,780 for

fiscal years 2002–2007 of which, $639,069,780 is for general capital

projects in the District of Columbia and $342,458,000 is for the

Water and Sewer Authority.

Fiscal year 2002–

2007 estimate

Committee recommendation for

fiscal year 2002–

2007

Office of Property Management:

D.C. Armory ............................................................................................................ ¥$5,000,000 ¥$5,000,000

Georgia Avenue Revitalization ............................................................................... 800,000 800,000

D.C. Warehouse—Electrical Upgrade .................................................................... 960,000 960,000

D.C. Warehouse—Fire Suppression ....................................................................... 480,000 480,000

Asbestos Abatement @ Var District Bldgs ........................................................... ¥525,000 ¥525,000

Condition Assessment of District Owned B .......................................................... ¥159,080 ¥159,080

Renov. Old Juvenile Ct Bldg .................................................................................. ¥3,700,000 ¥3,700,000

Renovate Old Juvenile Court Building ................................................................... ¥300,103 ¥300,103

Recorder of Deeds—Complete Modernization ....................................................... 160,000 160,000

Renovate Tivoli Theater ......................................................................................... 600,000 600,000

DMV Facility ........................................................................................................... ¥1,100,000 ¥1,100,000

Government Centers St Elizabeth Hospital ........................................................... ¥506,000 ¥506,000

Improve Property Mgt System (ITS) ....................................................................... ¥4,897,000 ¥4,897,000

Park Road Police Substation ................................................................................. ¥500,000 ¥500,000
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fiscal year 2002– 2007

Government Centers—New DOES/DHS facility ...................................................... 11,500,000 11,500,000

Government Centers—Ancostia Gateway (FEMS) ................................................. 2,500,000 2,500,000

Total, Office of Property Management .............................................................. 312,817 312,817

Office of the Chief Financial Officer:

Facility Consolidation—Site Acquisition ............................................................... 18,000,000 18,000,000

CAPPS ..................................................................................................................... ¥7,408,000 ¥7,408,000

Fin. Con. Sys. Imp.—Budget System Module ....................................................... 6,365,000 6,365,000

DW (ARTI/OAO) Implementation—Infrastructure Improvements ........................... 7,350,000 7,350,000

Total, Office of the Chief Financial Officer ...................................................... 24,307,000 24,307,000

Office of Planning: Public Planning Funds—Initial Project Development Funds ......... 3,650,000 3,650,000

Office of Zoning: Former Council Chambers Build-Out ................................................. 350,000 350,000

Commission on the Arts:

Public Arts Fund—Downtown Initiatives .............................................................. 165,000 165,000

Public Arts Fund—Mt. Vernon Sq ......................................................................... 276,691 276,691

Public Arts Fund—East of the River Projects ...................................................... 151,000 151,000

Public Arts Fund—Avalon Theater ........................................................................ 50,000 50,000

Public Arts Fund—Takoma Theater ...................................................................... 50,000 50,000

Total, Commission on the Arts ......................................................................... 692,691 692,691

Office of Aging:

Ward 1 Senior Wellness Center ............................................................................. ¥1,000,000 ¥1,000,000

Ward 2 Senior Wellness Center ............................................................................. ¥1,000,000 ¥1,000,000

Total, Office of Aging ........................................................................................ ¥2,000,000 ¥2,000,000

District of Columbia Public Library:

Asbestos Abatement, Various Branch Library ....................................................... ¥601,723 ¥601,723

Rehabilitation of Elevators, Various Branch ......................................................... ¥1,500,000 ¥1,500,000

Martin Luther King Memorial Library .................................................................... ¥2,500,000 ¥2,500,000

Total, District of Columbia Public Library ........................................................ ¥4,601,723 ¥4,601,723

Department of Housing and Community Development:

Ft Lincoln Utility ..................................................................................................... ¥2,500,000 ¥2,500,000

Affordable Housing ................................................................................................ ¥1,500,000 ¥1,500,000

Affordable Housing ................................................................................................ ¥7,676,000 ¥7,676,000

Affordable Housing—Lincoln Theater ................................................................... 100,000 100,000

Neigh. Revitalization—Columbia Heights ............................................................. ¥3,000,000 ¥3,000,000

Total, Department of Housing and Community Development .......................... ¥14,576,000 ¥14,576,000

Metropolitan Police Department:

Information Technology Initiative .......................................................................... ¥1,762,624 ¥1,762,624

Gen Imprv Rehab Initiative MPD ........................................................................... ¥2,398,158 ¥2,398,158

Property Streamlining—Fleet Facility .................................................................... ¥2,980,000 ¥2,980,000

Property Streamlining—Sod Facility ..................................................................... ¥4,000,000 ¥4,000,000

Total, Metropolitan Police Department .............................................................. ¥11,140,782 ¥11,140,782

Fire and Emergency Medical Services:

Underground Fuel Storage Tank Removal ............................................................. ¥57,707 ¥57,707

Communications Systems Upgrade & Replacement ............................................. 4,000,000 4,000,000

Engine 25—Complete Renovation/Modernization ................................................. 1,741,883 1,741,883

Engine 28—Complete Renovation/Modernization ................................................. 1,518,145 1,518,145

Communications—Electrical Systems ................................................................... ¥1,475,000 ¥1,475,000

Communications—Structural Work ....................................................................... ¥525,000 ¥525,000
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Committee recommendation for

fiscal year 2002– 2007

Total, Fire and Emergency Medical Services .................................................... 5,202,321 5,202,321

Department of Corrections:

General Renovation of Cell Doors & Motors .......................................................... ¥3,000,000 ¥3,000,000

General Renovation Upgrade Central Security Comd Ct ....................................... ¥400,000 ¥400,000

Renovations at CDF—Emergency Power System Upgrades .................................. 947,000 947,000

Renovations at CDF—Staff and Visitors Entrance Reconfiguration .................... 1,000,000 1,000,000

Renovations at CDF—Elevator Replacement ........................................................ 1,184,000 1,184,000

Total, Department of Corrections ...................................................................... ¥269,000 ¥269,000

District of Columbia Courts:

Central Recording System ..................................................................................... ¥1,098,763 ¥1,098,763

Central Recording System ..................................................................................... ¥185,499 ¥185,499

Central Recording System ..................................................................................... ¥2,333,000 ¥2,333,000

General Improvements Varios D.C. Court Building ............................................... ¥649,744 ¥649,744

Rehabilitation of Building 25 DCGH Camp ........................................................... ¥2,337,000 ¥2,337,000

Total, District of Columbia Courts .................................................................... ¥6,604,006 ¥6,604,006

Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ............................................................................ ¥68,500,000 ¥68,500,000

District of Columbia Public Schools:

Bell Lincoln High ................................................................................................... 7,800,000 7,800,000

McKinley Technical High ........................................................................................ 6,302,000 6,302,000

Patterson Elementary ............................................................................................. 9,270,000 9,270,000

Kelly Miller Middle .................................................................................................. 14,494,000 14,494,000

Maint. Improvements—Emergency Projects .......................................................... 784,000 784,000

Total, District of Columbia Public Schools ....................................................... 38,650,000 38,650,000

University of the District of Columbia:

Vocational Education Skills Training Ctr .............................................................. 800,000 800,000

UDC Van Ness II—U08 Phase D ........................................................................... ¥223,349 ¥223,349

Renovate Academic Laboratory .............................................................................. ¥3,922,233 ¥3,922,233

Architectural Barrier Removal Various Location UD ............................................. ¥409,226 ¥409,226

Roof Replacement/Water Damage Repair UDC Garage ........................................ ¥51,418 ¥51,418

Elevator And Control System Replacement ........................................................... ¥1,000,000 ¥1,000,000

Renovate Water Heating System UDC ................................................................... ¥945,092 ¥945,092

Physical Plant Chiller/Heating Sys UDC ................................................................ ¥400,000 ¥400,000

Total, University of the District of Columbia .................................................... ¥6,151,318 ¥6,151,318

Department of Parks and Recreation:

Riggs/Lasalle Recreation Center ........................................................................... 4,803,000 4,803,000

Lamond Recreation Center .................................................................................... 4,432,000 4,432,000

Roper/Deanwood Recreation Center ....................................................................... 5,400,000 5,400,000

Hillcrest Recreation Center .................................................................................... 2,558,000 2,558,000

General Improvement Playcourt/Ballfields ............................................................. ¥43,003 ¥43,003

Chevy Chase Recreation Rehabilitation ................................................................ ¥69,508 ¥69,508

Southeast Tennis & Learning Center .................................................................... ¥5,057 ¥5,057

Expansion of Hillcrest Center ................................................................................ ¥1,000,000 ¥1,000,000

Ft Stanton .............................................................................................................. ¥2,300,000 ¥2,300,000

Joe Cole Recreation Center .................................................................................... ¥1,324,150 ¥1,324,150

Anacostia Recreation Center ................................................................................. ¥1,297,840 ¥1,297,840

Districtwide Property Improvements ...................................................................... ¥1,200,000 ¥1,200,000

Pool Replacements ................................................................................................. ¥2,000,000 ¥2,000,000

Infrastructure Improvements ................................................................................. ¥600,000 ¥600,000

General Improvements ........................................................................................... ¥120,000 ¥120,000

Renovation of Ball Fields and Lighting ................................................................ ¥2,000,000 ¥2,000,000

Park Lighting .......................................................................................................... ¥5,800,000 ¥5,800,000

Watkins Recreation Center .................................................................................... ¥299,340 ¥299,340
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fiscal year 2002– 2007

Total, Department of Parks and Recreation ..................................................... ¥865,898 ¥865,898

Department of Health:

Gayle School—Child Advocacy Center Modernization ........................................... 7,298,000 7,298,000

Elevator Renovation ............................................................................................... ¥400,000 ¥400,000

Facility Renovat Step-Down Telemetry UN ............................................................ ¥13,000 ¥13,000

Facility Renovation Telemetry ................................................................................ ¥300,000 ¥300,000

Electrical Modernization ......................................................................................... ¥300,000 ¥300,000

New Facility Construction Anacostia ..................................................................... ¥1,198,000 ¥1,198,000

Mechanical Renovations ........................................................................................ ¥312,000 ¥312,000

Roof Replacement .................................................................................................. ¥750,000 ¥750,000

Boiler Plant Renovations ....................................................................................... ¥1,500,000 ¥1,500,000

Tax System ............................................................................................................. ¥1,800,000 ¥1,800,000

Public Health Improvement ................................................................................... ¥10,000,000 ¥10,000,000

Renovate DC Morgue ............................................................................................. ¥154,789 ¥154,789

Renovate Detoxication Clinic at D.C. General ....................................................... ¥3,010,741 ¥3,010,741

JB Johnson Facility—Modernization/Renovations .................................................. 2,600,000 2,600,000

Information Technology Initiative—HIPAA Consortium ......................................... 25,000,000 25,000,000

Total, Department of Health ............................................................................. 15,159,470 15,159,470

Department of Human Services:

General Renovate Unit 6, Oak Hill Youth Center .................................................. ¥13,227,451 ¥13,227,451

Bundy School Upgrade—Ceiling ........................................................................... 500,000 500,000

Bundy School Upgrade—Life Safety Code ............................................................ 500,000 500,000

Bundy School Upgrade—ADA Compliance ............................................................ 500,000 500,000

CCNV—Plumbing Fixtures ..................................................................................... 900,000 900,000

Crummell School .................................................................................................... 3,300,000 3,300,000

Randall School ....................................................................................................... 2,230,000 2,230,000

Information Technolgy—Replc of Automated Determination Sys (ACEDS) .......... 5,515,000 5,515,000

Information Technology—Client eligibility Determination Sys(ACEDS) ................. 1,062,000 1,062,000

Total, Department of Human Services .............................................................. 1,279,549 1,279,549

Department of Transportation:

Fiscal year 2002 Streetlight Maintenance and Replacement ............................... ¥700,000 ¥700,000

Fiscal year 2002 Public Safety Traffic Signal Improvements ............................... ¥650,000 ¥650,000

Fiscal year 2003 Streetlight Series Circuit Conversion ........................................ 8,000,000 8,000,000

Fiscal year 2003 Citywide Streetlight Upgrade ..................................................... 3,850,000 3,850,000

Fiscal year 2003 Streetlight & Traffic Pole Painting ............................................ 5,900,000 5,900,000

Fiscal year 2003 Streetlight Replacement Contract ............................................. 3,310,775 3,310,775

Fiscal year 2003 Streetlight Maintenance ............................................................ 18,200,000 18,200,000

Fiscal year 2002 1st. CW Sidewalk/Curb & Alley Improvements ......................... ¥500,000 ¥500,000

Fiscal year 2002 2nd. CW Sidewalk/Curb & Alley Improvements ........................ ¥500,000 ¥500,000

Fiscal year 2002 3rd. CW Sidewalk/Curb & Alley Improvements ......................... ¥500,000 ¥500,000

Fiscal year 2002 4th. CW Sidewalk/Curb & Alley Improvements ......................... ¥500,000 ¥500,000

Fiscal year 2003 New/Repair Curbs, Sidewalks & Alleys ..................................... 6,000,000 6,000,000

Fiscal year 2003 New/Repair Curbs, Sidewalks & Alleys ..................................... 6,000,000 6,000,000

Fiscal year 2003 New/Repair Curbs, Sidewalks & Alleys ..................................... 6,000,000 6,000,000

Fiscal year 2003 New/Repair Curbs, Sidewalks & Alleys ..................................... 6,000,000 6,000,000

Fiscal year 2003 Rehabilitation Scoping & Development ..................................... 1,200,000 1,200,000

Fiscal year 2003 2nd. Historic Alley Rehabilitation .............................................. 5,500,000 5,500,000

Fiscal year 2003 3rd. Historic Alley Rehabilitation .............................................. 5,500,000 5,500,000

Fiscal year 2002 Pavement Markings & Traffic Calming ..................................... ¥300,000 ¥300,000

Fiscal year 2002 CW Slurry Seal & Pavement Res. ( In-Hse) .............................. ¥300,000 ¥300,000

Fiscal year 2002 Street Repair Equipment & Technology .................................... ¥500,000 ¥500,000

Pavement Marking & Traffic Calming ................................................................... 6,000,000 6,000,000

Street Maintenance Equipment/Technology ........................................................... 10,000,000 10,000,000

Fiscal year 2003 1st. Tree Trimming .................................................................... 3,750,000 3,750,000

Fiscal year 2003 2nd. Tree Trimming ................................................................... 3,750,000 3,750,000

Fiscal year 2003 3rd. Tree Trimming .................................................................... 3,750,000 3,750,000

Fiscal year 2003 4th. Tree Trimming .................................................................... 3,750,000 3,750,000

Fiscal year 2003 1st. Dead & Hazardous Tree Removal ...................................... 2,205,330 2,205,330

Fiscal year 2003 2nd. Dead & Hazardous Tree Removal ..................................... 2,205,330 2,205,330
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Fiscal year 2003 Elm Injection with Alamo .......................................................... 275,000 275,000

Fiscal year 2003 1st. Tree Planting ...................................................................... 4,000,000 4,000,000

Fiscal year 2003 2nd. Tree Planting ..................................................................... 2,520,000 2,520,000

Fiscal year 2003 3rd. Tree Planting ...................................................................... 2,520,000 2,520,000

Fiscal year 2002 Advanced Design, Contract Dev. & Closeout ............................ ¥750,000 ¥750,000

Advances Design & Project Development .............................................................. 6,000,000 6,000,000

Roadway Reconstruction ........................................................................................ ¥825,954 ¥825,954

Roadway Reconstruction ........................................................................................ ¥2,240,000 ¥2,240,000

Fort Lincoln Streetscape ........................................................................................ ¥3,000,000 ¥3,000,000

Mt Pleasant Retaining Wall ................................................................................... ¥5,000 ¥5,000

Economic Development Initiatives ......................................................................... ¥800,000 ¥800,000

Roadway Reconstruction ........................................................................................ 1,546,250 1,546,250

Roadway Improvements Hope VI ........................................................................... 7,231,250 7,231,250

M SE Streetscape Improvements ........................................................................... 3,047,500 3,047,500

Local Parking Studies ............................................................................................ 2,110,000 2,110,000

Make a Diff. Walk Commemorative Pavers CBD ................................................... 841,250 841,250

Local Street Traffic Studies ................................................................................... 2,910,000 2,910,000

Marshall Heights Streetscape Improvements ........................................................ 3,110,000 3,110,000

Neighborhood Streetscape Improvements .............................................................. 12,733,462 12,733,462

Neighborhood Streetscape Initiatives .................................................................... ¥3,021,040 ¥3,021,040

Neighborhood Streetscape ..................................................................................... ¥3,459,040 ¥3,459,040

Local Reconstruction, Resurfacing & Upgrading .................................................. 4,225,457 4,225,457

Local Reconstruction, Resurfacing & Upgrading .................................................. 1,916,207 1,916,207

Local Reconstruction, Resurfacing & Upgrading .................................................. 2,833,246 2,833,246

Local Pavement Restoration .................................................................................. 3,398,131 3,398,131

Local Reconstruction, Resurfacing & Upgrading .................................................. 4,326,480 4,326,480

Local Reconstruction, Resurfacing & Upgrading .................................................. 4,456,900 4,456,900

Local Reconstruction, Resurfacing & Upgrading .................................................. 3,895,010 3,895,010

Local Pavement Restoration .................................................................................. 3,638,934 3,638,934

Local Reconstruction, Resurfacing & Upgrading .................................................. 1,777,303 1,777,303

Local Reconstruction, Resurfacing & Upgrading .................................................. 4,351,249 4,351,249

Local Pavement Restoration .................................................................................. 6,192,411 6,192,411

Local Reconstruction, Resurfacing & Upgrading .................................................. 2,208,903 2,208,903

Local Reconstruction, Resurfacing & Upgrading .................................................. 3,026,475 3,026,475

Local Pavement Restoration .................................................................................. 2,576,048 2,576,048

Local Pavement Restoration .................................................................................. 5,602,653 5,602,653

Local Pavement Restoration .................................................................................. 7,858,724 7,858,724

Fiscal year 2003 Street Light System Upgrade .................................................... 1,800,000 1,800,000

Fiscal year 2003 Street Light System Upgrade .................................................... 1,899,000 1,899,000

Fiscal year 2003 Street Light System Upgrade .................................................... 12,000,000 12,000,000

Fiscal year 2003 Street Light Series Circuit Conversion ...................................... 1,200,000 1,200,000

Fiscal year 2003 Street Light Series Circuit Conversion ...................................... 1,266,000 1,266,000

Fiscal year 2003 Street Light Series Circuit Conversion ...................................... 8,000,000 8,000,000

Public Space Enhancements—Vest Pocket Park Improvements .......................... 427,500 427,500

Public Space Enhancements—Vest Pocket Park Improvements .......................... 306,000 306,000

Public Space Enhancements—Vest Pocket Park Improvements .......................... 1,760,000 1,760,000

Traffic Congestion Mitigation—Citywide .............................................................. 4,110,000 4,110,000

Fiscal year 2003 Professional Capacity Building Strategy ................................... 426,250 426,250

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program ....................................................... 540,000 540,000

Traffic Safety Studies ............................................................................................ 14,550,000 14,550,000

Traffic Calming Measures ..................................................................................... 355,000 355,000

Traffic Calming Measures ..................................................................................... 155,000 155,000

Traffic Calming Measures ..................................................................................... 2,530,000 2,530,000

Fire Station Safety Project ..................................................................................... 755,000 755,000

Fire Station Safety Project ..................................................................................... 77,500 77,500

Fire Station Safety Project ..................................................................................... 3,850,000 3,850,000

Continuous Shoulder Rumble Strips Interstate Frwy Sys ...................................... 155,000 155,000

Continuous Shoulder Rumble Strips Interstate Frwy Sys ...................................... 155,000 155,000

Continuous Shoulder Rumble Strips Interstate Frwy Sys ...................................... 660,000 660,000

Roadway Safety Training Certification .................................................................. 1,395,000 1,395,000

Update D.C. Work Zone Control Manual ................................................................ 291,250 291,250

Key Bridge Over Potomac River (Bridge No. 7) ..................................................... 866,250 866,250

Key Bridge Over Potomac River (Bridge No. 7) ..................................................... 930,000 930,000

Key Bridge Over Potomac River (Bridge No. 7) ..................................................... 4,400,000 4,400,000
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2007 estimate

Committee recommendation for

fiscal year 2002– 2007

Repainting of Chain Bridge Over Potomac River (Bridge No.1) ........................... 116,250 116,250

Repainting of Chain Bridge Over Potomac River (Bridge No.1) ........................... 775,000 775,000

Repainting of Chain Bridge Over Potomac River (Bridge No.1) ........................... 3,850,000 3,850,000

Demolition of Abandoned RR Br Ov Kenil Av @ PEPCO Plant ............................. 905,000 905,000

Demolition of Abandoned RR Br Ov Kenil Av @ PEPCO Plant ............................. 930,000 930,000

Demo. of Abandoned RR Br Ov Kenil Av @ Pepco Plt (Bridge No. 506) ............. 4,400,000 4,400,000

Kenilworth Avenue, N.E., Lane Place to DC/MD Line ............................................ 1,132,500 1,132,500

Kenilworth Avenue, N.E., Lane Place to DC/MD Line ............................................ 2,232,000 2,232,000

Kenilworth Avenue, N.E., Lane Place to DC/MD Line ............................................ 10,560,000 10,560,000

Fiscal year 2003 Corridor Tree Improvement Plan ................................................ 31,000 31,000

Fiscal year 2003 Corridor Tree Improvement Plan ................................................ 31,000 31,000

Fiscal year 2003 Corridor Tree Improvement Plan ................................................ 110,000 110,000

Fiscal year 2003 Corridor Tree Improvement Plan ................................................ 31,000 31,000

Fiscal year 2003 Corridor Tree Improvement Plan ................................................ 31,000 31,000

Fiscal year 2003 Corridor Tree Improvement Plan ................................................ 110,000 110,000

Fiscal year 2003 Corridor Tree Improvement Plan ................................................ 31,000 31,000

Fiscal year 2003 Corridor Tree Improvement Plan ................................................ 31,000 31,000

Fiscal year 2003 Corridor Tree Improvement Plan ................................................ 110,000 110,000

Fiscal year 2003 Corridor Tree Improvement Plan ................................................ 31,000 31,000

Fiscal year 2003 Corridor Tree Improvement Plan ................................................ 31,000 31,000

Fiscal year 2003 Corridor Tree Improvement Plan ................................................ 110,000 110,000

Fiscal year 2003 Hot Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Contr ............................ 31,000 31,000

Fiscal year 2003 Hot Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Contr ............................ 62,000 62,000

Fiscal year 2003 Hot Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Contr ............................ 440,000 440,000

Fiscal year 2003 Corridor Signing ......................................................................... 77,500 77,500

Fiscal year 2003 Corridor Signing ......................................................................... 300,000 300,000

Integrated Traffic Management System (ITMS) NHS ............................................. 4,082,500 4,082,500

Integrated Traffic Management System (ITMS) NHS ............................................. 23,000,000 23,000,000

Integrated Traffic Management System (ITMS) STP ............................................. 14,200,000 14,200,000

Integrated Traffic Management System (ITMS) STP ............................................. 80,000,000 80,000,000

Traffic Signal Maintenance Contract (STP) ........................................................... 4,166,131 4,166,131

Traffic Signal Maintenance Contract (STP) ........................................................... 23,471,160 23,471,160

Traffic Signal Maintenance Contract (NHS) .......................................................... 1,041,535 1,041,535

Traffic Signal Maintenance Contract (NHS) .......................................................... 5,867,790 5,867,790

Recon of 4th Street, S.W. bet. Eye & M Sts (Waterside Mall) ............................. 1,055,000 1,055,000

Recon of 4th Street, S.W. bet. Eye & M Sts (Waterside Mall) ............................. 573,750 573,750

Recon of 4th Street, S.W. bet. Eye & M Sts (Waterside Mall) ............................. 3,300,000 3,300,000

Fiscal year 2003 Wheelchair/Bicycle Ramps Wards 1 and 2 ............................... 31,000 31,000

Fiscal year 2003 Wheelchair/Bicycle Ramps Wards 1 and 2 ............................... 31,000 31,000

Fiscal year 2003 Wheelchair/Bicycle Ramps Wards 1 and 2 ............................... 110,000 110,000

Fiscal year 2003 Wheelchair/Bicycle Ramps Wards 3 and 4 ............................... 31,000 31,000

Fiscal year 2003 Wheelchair/Bicycle Ramps Wards 3 and 4 ............................... 31,000 31,000

Fiscal year 2003 Wheelchair/Bicycle Ramps Wards 3 and 4 ............................... 110,000 110,000

Fiscal year 2003 Wheelchair/Bicycle Ramps Wards 5 and 6 ............................... 31,000 31,000

Fiscal year 2003 Wheelchair/Bicycle Ramps Wards 5 and 6 ............................... 31,000 31,000

Fiscal year 2003 Wheelchair/Bicycle Ramps Wards 5 and 6 ............................... 110,000 110,000

Fiscal year 2003 Wheelchair/Bicycle Ramps Wards 7 and 8 ............................... 31,000 31,000

Fiscal year 2003 Wheelchair/Bicycle Ramps Wards 7 and 8 ............................... 31,000 31,000

Fiscal year 2003 Wheelchair/Bicycle Ramps Wards 7 and 8 ............................... 110,000 110,000

Bicycle Racks on Metrobus .................................................................................... 700,000 700,000

Fiscal year 2004 Integrated Rideshare ................................................................. 392,997 392,997

Fiscal year 2004 Telecommute Project .................................................................. 310,261 310,261

Fiscal year 2004 Commuter Operations Center .................................................... 1,145,012 1,145,012

Fiscal year 2004 Employer Outreach ..................................................................... 722,126 722,126

Fiscal year 2004 Guaranteed Ride Home .............................................................. 1,239,937 1,239,937

Mass Marketing Campaign .................................................................................... 471,000 471,000

Mt. Vernon Triangle Streetscape Improvements .................................................... 855,000 855,000

Mt. Vernon Triangle Streetscape Improvements .................................................... 573,750 573,750

Mt. Vernon Triangle Streetscape Improvements .................................................... 3,300,000 3,300,000

H Street, N.E., Streetscape Improvements ............................................................ 775,000 775,000

H Street, N.E. Streetscape Improvements ............................................................. 765,000 765,000

H Street, N.E. Streetscape Improvements ............................................................. 4,400,000 4,400,000

Fiscal year 2003 State Planning and Research Program ..................................... 15,269,613 15,269,613

Fiscal year 2003 Research Development and Technology .................................... 4,750,000 4,750,000
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Fiscal year 2002–

2007 estimate

Committee recommendation for

fiscal year 2002– 2007

Fiscal year 2004 and Outyears Metropolitan Planning ......................................... 8,888,067 8,888,067

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrading Wd 1 ................................. 541,432 541,432

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrading Wd 1 ................................. 755,004 755,004

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrading Wd 1 ................................. 4,145,023 4,145,023

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrading Wd 2 East ......................... 524,276 524,276

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrading Wd 2 East ......................... 731,080 731,080

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrading Wd 2 East ......................... 4,013,764 4,013,764

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrading Wd 2 West ........................ 518,256 518,256

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrading Wd 2 West ........................ 702,687 702,687

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrading Wd 2 West ........................ 3,967,691 3,967,691

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrading Wds 1&2 ........................... 258,205 258,205

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrading Wds 1&2 ........................... 360,056 360,056

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrading Wds 1&2 ........................... 1,976,778 1,976,778

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrd. Wds 1 &2 NHS ....................... 50,596 50,596

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrd. Wds 1 &2 NHS ....................... 70,557 70,557

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrd. Wds 1 &2 NHS ....................... 387,363 387,363

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrading -Wd 3 East ....................... 376,438 376,438

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrading -Wd 3 East ....................... 524,730 524,730

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrading -Wd 3 East ....................... 2,881,956 2,881,956

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrading -Wd 3 West ....................... 273,456 273,456

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrading -Wd 3 West ....................... 381,323 381,323

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrading -Wd 3 West ....................... 2,093,538 2,093,538

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurf/Upgrading -Wd 3 West NHS ....................... 106,294 106,294

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurf/Upgrading -Wd 3 West NHS ....................... 148,223 148,223

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurf/Upgrading -Wd 3 West NHS ....................... 813,771 813,771

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrd.-Ward 4 .................................... 298,548 298,548

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrd.-Ward 4 .................................... 416,312 416,312

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrd.-Ward 4 .................................... 2,852,631 2,852,631

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrd.-Wd 4 NHS ............................... 150,610 150,610

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrd.-Wd 4 NHS ............................... 210,019 210,019

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrd.-Wd 4 NHS ............................... 1,153,038 1,153,038

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrd.-Wds 3&4 ................................. 102,924 102,924

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrd.-Wds 3&4 ................................. 343,524 343,524

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrd.-Wds 3&4 ................................. 787,967 787,967

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrd.-Wds 3&4 NHS ......................... 14,263 14,263

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrd.-Wds 3&4 NHS ......................... 19,889 19,889

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrd.-Wds 3&4 NHS ......................... 109,192 109,192

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrd.-Wd 5 NHS ............................... 135,266 135,266

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrd.-Wd 5 NHS ............................... 188,686 188,686

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrd.-Wd 5 NHS ............................... 1,035,574 1,035,574

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrd.-Wd 5 ....................................... 663,384 663,384

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrd.-Wd 5 ....................................... 925,048 925,048

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrd.-Wd 5 ....................................... 5,078,703 5,078,703

Fiscal year 2003 Reconstr/Resurf/Upgd/Boundary Sts NHS Wd 6 ........................ 290,842 290,842

Fiscal year 2003 Reconstr/Resurf/Upgd/Boundary Sts NHS Wd 6 ........................ 378,023 378,023

Fiscal year 2003 Reconstr/Resurf/Upgd/Boundary Sts NHS Wd 6 ........................ 2,226,631 2,226,631

Fiscal year 2003 Reconstr/Resurf/Upgd/Boundary Sts Wd 6 ................................ 416,304 416,304

Fiscal year 2003 Reconstr/Resurf/Upgd/Boundary Sts Wd 6 ................................ 580,508 580,508

Fiscal year 2003 Reconstr/Resurf/Upgd/Boundary Sts Wd 6 ................................ 3,187,107 3,187,107

Fiscal year 2003 Pavement Restoration Wards 5 & 6 NHS ................................. 10,044 10,044

Fiscal year 2003 Pavement Restoration Wards 5 & 6 NHS ................................. 9,532 9,532

Fiscal year 2003 Pavement Restoration Wards 5 & 6 NHS ................................. 52,340 52,340

Fiscal year 2003 FA Pavement Restoration/Boundary Wds 5 and 6 .................... 165,654 165,654

Fiscal year 2003 FA Pavement Restoration/Boundary Wds 5 and 6 .................... 136,267 136,267

Fiscal year 2003 FA Pavement Restoration/Boundary Wds 5 and 6 .................... 748,114 748,114

Fiscal year 2003 FA Pavement Restoration Ward 7 NHS ..................................... 45,066 45,066

Fiscal year 2003 FA Pavement Restoration Ward 7 NHS ..................................... 42,775 42,775

Fiscal year 2003 FA Pavement Restoration Ward 7 NHS ..................................... 234,827 234,827

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrading Ward 7 .............................. 62,667 62,667

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrading Ward 7 .............................. 87,359 87,359

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrading Ward 7 .............................. 479,615 479,615

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrading NHS Wd 7 ......................... 17,808 17,808

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrading NHS Wd 7 ......................... 24,806 24,806

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrading NHS Wd 7 ......................... 136,177 136,177
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Fiscal year 2002–

2007 estimate

Committee recommendation for

fiscal year 2002– 2007

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrading Wd 8 ................................. 208,088 208,088

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrading Wd 8 ................................. 290,171 290,171

Fiscal year 2003 FA Reconst/Resurfacing/Upgrading Wd 8 ................................. 1,593,095 1,593,095

Fiscal year 2003 FA Pavem’t Restoration Boundary Wards 7 & 8 ....................... 280,250 280,250

Fiscal year 2003 FA Pavem’t Restoration Boundary Wards 7 & 8 ....................... 265,978 265,978

Fiscal year 2003 FA Pavem’t Restoration Boundary Wards 7 & 8 ....................... 1,460,354 1,460,354

Fiscal year 2003 Scoping and Development STP .................................................. 310,000 310,000

Fiscal year 2003 Scoping and Development NHS ................................................. 775,000 775,000

Bike Station Feasibility Study ................................................................................ 93,000 93,000

Klingle Road Bicycle Facility ................................................................................. 225,341 225,341

Klingle Road Bicycle Facility ................................................................................. 248,749 248,749

Klingle Road Bicycle Facility ................................................................................. 1,430,715 1,430,715

Total, Department of Transportation ................................................................. 558,413,155 558,413,155

Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority:

Metrobus—Replacement ....................................................................................... 16,400,000 16,400,000

Metrobus—System Access/Capacity Program (SAP) ............................................. 53,100,000 53,100,000

Metrorail Rehabilitation ......................................................................................... 39,600,000 39,600,000

Total, Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority ............................................ 109,100,000 109,100,000

Department of Public Works:

Rehab of Ft Totten Transfer Station ..................................................................... ¥4,090,000 ¥4,090,000

Benning Road Solid Waste Transfer ...................................................................... ¥1,460,036 ¥1,460,036

SWMA Roof Rehabilitation, 900 NJ Ave SE ........................................................... ¥65,282 ¥65,282

Total, Department of Public Works ................................................................... ¥5,615,318 ¥5,615,318

Department of Motor Vehicles:

Motor Vehicle Information System, Municipal ....................................................... ¥373,962 ¥373,962

Motor Vehicle Information System—Destiny Implementation ............................... 3,150,000 3,150,000

Total, Department of Motor Vehicles ................................................................ 32,776,038 2,776,038

District of Columbia School of Law:.

DC School of Law—LS2 Phase B ......................................................................... ¥1,525 ¥1,525

DC School of Law—LS2 Phase C ......................................................................... ¥335,305 ¥335,305

DC School of Law—LS2 Phase D ......................................................................... ¥187,520 ¥187,520

Total, District of Columbia School of Law ........................................................ ¥524,350 ¥524,350

Office of Contracts and Procurement:

Material Management System ............................................................................... ¥140,000 ¥140,000

Material Management System ............................................................................... ¥30,561 ¥30,561

PMIS Enhancement ................................................................................................ ¥95,999 ¥95,999

IT Initiative ............................................................................................................. ¥85,095 ¥85,095

Total, Office of Contracts and Procurement ..................................................... ¥351,655 ¥351,655

Department of Mental Health Services:

Roof Replacement .................................................................................................. 600,000 600,000

New S.E.H. Inpatient Center .................................................................................. ¥1,650,000 ¥1,650,000

Total, Department of Mental Health Services ................................................... ¥1,050,000 ¥1,050,000

Office of the Chief Technology Officer:

Unified Communication Center .............................................................................. ¥31,873,211 ¥31,873,211

Citywide Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) ....................................................... 33,300,000 33,300,000

Total, Office of the Chief Technology Officer ................................................... 1,426,789 1,426,789

Total, General Fund ........................................................................................... 639,069,780 639,069,780
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Fiscal year 2002–

2007 estimate

Committee recommendation for

fiscal year 2002– 2007

Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund:

Blue Plains Wastewater Treatment ....................................................................... 213,669,000 213,669,000

Sewer Collection System ........................................................................................ 24,539,000 24,539,000

Combined Sewer System ........................................................................................ 6,561,000 56,561,000

Stormwater ............................................................................................................. 5,635,000 5,635,000

Water System ......................................................................................................... 34,054,000 34,054,000

Washington Aqueduct ............................................................................................ ............................ ............................

Capital Equipment ................................................................................................. 8,000,000 8,000,000

Total, Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund .......................................................... 292,458,000 342,458,000

Grand Total, Capital Outlay .............................................................................. 931,527,780 981,527,780
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GENERAL PROVISIONS

The Committee has carefully reviewed the 41 general provisions

that were included in the fiscal year 2002 District of Columbia Appropriations Act and has reduced the number of provisions included in last year’s act to 34. The Committee recommendation deletes 7 general provisions because they made a permanent change

to law or were a one-time provision.

The Committee has modified Sec. 124 consistent with the provision approved by the Senate included in the fiscal year 2002 District of Columbia Appropriations bill. While maintaining the restriction on the use of Federal funds, the Committee has modified

the section to allow the District of Columbia to use locally-generated revenues to provide assistance for petition drives or civil actions which seek to gain congressional approval of voting representation in Congress for the District of Columbia. The District of Columbia should not be prohibited from using its locally generated

revenues to advocate in the same manner as any other city in this

country.

The Committee has modified Sec. 125 consistent with the provision approved by the Senate included in the fiscal year 2002 District of Columbia Appropriations bill. While maintaining the restriction on the use of Federal funds, the Committee has modified

the section to allow the District of Columbia to use locally-generated revenues to support programs that provide individuals with

sterile needles and syringes. This District of Columbia has an HIV/

AIDS rate over 10 times the national average. Over 113 needle exchange programs operate in 35 States in this country. Thirty-eight

programs in 17 States receive State, county or local funding. The

District of Columbia should not be prohibited from using locally

generated revenues in the same manner as any other city in this

country to effectively combat HIV/AIDS.

The Committee recommends maintaining current law on all of

the other general provisions.

The Committee has modified Sec. 111 to strike paragraphs (b)

through (e), regarding the personnel requirements of the Office of

the Chief Technology Officer and the Office of the Chief Financial

Officer, because it made a permanent provision of law.

The Committee has deleted Sec. 130 regarding enforcement of tobacco prohibitions, consistent with the President’s fiscal year 2003

budget request.

The Committee has deleted Sec. 133 regarding the reserve requirements because it made a permanent provision of law. The District Government requested that the date of deposit of funds into

the Emergency and Contingency Reserve Funds be changed from

October 1 to February 15. The Committee understands that the

District of Columbia Appropriations bill is not often enacted before

December each year. This delay prevents the District from taking
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any action to fulfill the requirements of the reserve fund until February. The Committee does not recommend this modification to the

reserve fund requirements.

The Committee would like to clarify that the District of Columbia

is not required to make deposits into the budgeted reserve fund,

pursuant to Section 202(j) of Public Law 104–8 after the deposits

made in fiscal year 2003. Instead, the Committee recommends that

the District establish a cumulative cash reserve of $50,000,000 in

fiscal years 2004 and 2005, as mandated in the District of Columbia Appropriations Act of 2002, Public Law 107–96 (115 Stat. 956).

The District of Columbia must replenish only the amount necessary

to maintain the required balance in the following fiscal year. The

cumulative cash reserve would be maintained in addition to cash

reserve requirements under section 450A of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, Public Law 93–198, as amended. The District

of Columbia may expend funds from the reserves consistent with

the conditions associated with such reserve funds.

The Committee has deleted Sec. 134 regarding Integrated Product Teams because it was a one-time provision requested by the

District of Columbia government.

The Committee has deleted Sec. 136 regarding the salary of the

Council Chair because it made a permanent provision of law.

The Committee has deleted Sec. 138 regarding the legislative review period of Council legislation regarding the closing of 2nd and

N Street, NE because it made a permanent provision of law.

The Committee has deleted Sec. 140 regarding the prior year’s

attorney’s fees because it made a permanent provision of law.

The Committee has deleted Sec. 141 regarding a General Accounting Office report because it made a permanent provision of

law.
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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 2003 which lack authorization are as follows:

Federal Payment for Emergency Planning and Security Costs in

the District of Columbia .................................................................... $15,000,000

Federal Payment to the Department of Transportation ..................... 1,000,000

Federal Payment to the Chief Financial Officer of the District of

Columbia ............................................................................................. 15,000,000

Federal Payment to Children’s National Medical Center .................. 5,000,000

Federal Payment to St. Coletta School ................................................ 2,000,000

Federal Payment for Anacostia Waterfront Initiative ........................ 58,000,000

Federal Payment to D.C. Charter School Facilities ............................ 20,000,000

Federal Payment to D.C. for Capital Infrastructure Development ... 15,100,000

Federal Payment to D.C. for Family Literacy ..................................... 4,000,000

Total, Federal funds which lack authorization ......................... 135,100,000

COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 7(C), RULE XXVI, OF THE

STANDING RULES OF THE SENATE

Pursuant to paragraph 7(c) of rule XXVI, on July 25, 2002, the

Committee ordered reported en bloc, S. 2801, an original Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and

Related Agencies Programs Appropriations bill, 2003; S. 2809, an

original District of Columbia Appropriations bill, 2003; S. 2808, an

original Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations bill,

2003; and S. 2797, an original Veterans Affairs and Housing and

Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations bill,

2003, each subject to amendment and each subject to the budget

allocations, by a recorded vote of 29–0, a quorum being present.

The vote was as follows:

Yeas Nays

Chairman Byrd

Mr. Inouye

Mr. Hollings

Mr. Leahy

Mr. Harkin

Ms. Mikulski

Mr. Reid

Mr. Kohl

Mrs. Murray

Mr. Dorgan
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Mrs. Feinstein

Mr. Durbin

Mr. Johnson

Ms. Landrieu

Mr. Reed

Mr. Stevens

Mr. Cochran

Mr. Specter

Mr. Domenici

Mr. Bond

Mr. McConnell

Mr. Burns

Mr. Shelby

Mr. Gregg

Mr. Bennett

Mr. Campbell

Mr. Craig

Mrs. Hutchison

Mr. DeWine

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.
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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 1

Amount

of bill

Committee

allocation 1

Amount

of bill

Comparison of amounts in the bill with Committee allocations

to its subcommittees, fiscal year 2003: Subcommittee on

the District of Columbia:

Discretionary ........................................................................ 517 517 586 2 579

Mandatory ............................................................................ NA .................... NA ....................

Projections of outlays associated with the recommendation:

2003 ..................................................................................... .................... .................... .................... 3 468

2004 ..................................................................................... .................... .................... .................... 43

2005 ..................................................................................... .................... .................... .................... 6

2006 ..................................................................................... .................... .................... .................... ....................

2007 and future years ........................................................ .................... .................... .................... ....................

Financial assistance to State and local governments for

2003 ......................................................................................... NA 362 NA 341

1 Levels approved by the Committee on June 27, as modified on July 25, 2002.

2 Includes outlays from prior-year budget authority.

3 Excludes outlays from prior-year budget authority.

NA: Not applicable.
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COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003

[In thousands of dollars]

Item 2002 appropriation Budget estimate Committee recommendation

Senate Committee recommendation

compared with (∂ or ¥)

2002

appropriation Budget estimate

FEDERAL FUNDS

Transportation Management System .................................................................................................................................... .......................... 1,000 1,000 ∂1,000 ..........................Federal payment for Resident Tuition Support .................................................................................................................... 17,000 17,000 17,000 .......................... ..........................Federal payment to the Capitol City Career Development and Job Training Partnership .................................................. 500 .......................... .......................... ¥500 ..........................Federal payment to the Capitol Education Fund ................................................................................................................. 500 .......................... .......................... ¥500 ..........................Federal payment to the Metropolitan Kappa Youth Development Foundation, Inc ............................................................. 450 .......................... .......................... ¥450 ..........................Federal payment to the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department ...................................................................... 500 .......................... .......................... ¥500 ..........................Federal payment to the Chief Medical Examiner ................................................................................................................ 585 .......................... .......................... ¥585 ..........................

Equipment, supplies and vehicles (emergency supplemental) .................................................................................. 1,780 .......................... .......................... ¥1,780 ..........................

Federal payment to the Youth Life Foundation ................................................................................................................... 250 .......................... .......................... ¥250 ..........................Pharmaceuticals for responders (emergency supplemental) ............................................................................................... 2,100 .......................... .......................... ¥2,100 ..........................Federal payment to Food and Friends ................................................................................................................................. 2,000 .......................... .......................... ¥2,000 ..........................Federal payment to the City Administrator ......................................................................................................................... 300 .......................... .......................... ¥300 ..........................Response and communications capability (emergency supplemental) ............................................................................... 14,960 .......................... .......................... ¥14,960 ..........................Federal payment to Southeastern University ....................................................................................................................... 500 .......................... .......................... ¥500 ..........................Search, rescue and other emergency equipment and support (emergency supplemental) ................................................ 8,850 .......................... .......................... ¥8,850 ..........................Hospital containment facilities for the Department of Health (emergency supplemental) ................................................ 8,000 .......................... .......................... ¥8,000 ..........................Emergency traffic management (emergency supplemental) ............................................................................................... 20,700 .......................... .......................... ¥20,700 ..........................Federal payment to the District Of Columbia Public Schools ............................................................................................. 2,500 .......................... .......................... ¥2,500 ..........................Training and planning (emergency supplemental) .............................................................................................................. 9,949 .......................... .......................... ¥9,949 ..........................Fed payment to the Office of the Chief Tech Officer Emergency supplemental ................................................................ 45,494 .......................... .......................... ¥45,494 ..........................Federal payments for District of Columbia and Federal Law Enforcement Mobile Wireless Interoperability Project ........ 1,400 .......................... .......................... ¥1,400 ..........................Federal payment for Emergency Planning and Security Costs in the District of Columbia .............................................. 16,058 15,000 15,000 ¥1,058 ..........................Federal Payment to the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia ..................................................................... 8,300 .......................... 15,000 ∂6,700 ∂15,000Increased facility security (emergency supplemental) ........................................................................................................ 25,536 .......................... .......................... ¥25,536 ..........................Federal payment to the Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority (emergency supplemental) ....................................... 39,100 .......................... .......................... ¥39,100 ..........................Federal payment to the District of Columbia Corrections Trustee Operations ................................................................... 30,200 .......................... .......................... ¥30,200 ..........................Federal payment to the Metropolitan Washington Council Governments (emergency supplemental) ................................ 5,000 .......................... .......................... ¥5,000 ..........................Federal payment to the District of Columbia Courts .......................................................................................................... 112,180 159,045 173,193 ∂61,013 ∂14,148Federal payment for Family Court Act ................................................................................................................................. 24,016 .......................... .......................... ¥24,016 ..........................
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COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003—Continued

[In thousands of dollars]

Item 2002 appropriation Budget estimate Committee recommendation

Senate Committee recommendation

compared with (∂ or ¥)

2002

appropriation Budget estimate

Defender Services in District of Columbia Courts ............................................................................................................... 34,311 32,000 37,000 ∂2,689 ∂5,000Federal payment to the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia .......................... 147,300 154,707 154,707 ∂7,407 ..........................Federal payment to the Children’s National Medical Center .............................................................................................. 5,500 .......................... 5,000 ¥500 ∂5,000St. Coletta of Greater Washington Expansion Project ......................................................................................................... 2,000 .......................... 2,000 .......................... ∂2,000Federal payment to Faith and Politics Institute .................................................................................................................. 50 .......................... .......................... ¥50 ..........................Federal payment to the Thurgood Marshall Academy Charter School ................................................................................ 1,000 .......................... .......................... ¥1,000 ..........................Federal payment to the George Washington University Center for Excellence in Municipal Management ........................ 250 .......................... .......................... ¥250 ..........................Court Appointed Special Advocates ..................................................................................................................................... 250 .......................... .......................... ¥250 ..........................Protective clothing and breathing apparatus (emergency supplemental) .......................................................................... 7,144 .......................... .......................... ¥7,144 ..........................Specialized hazardous materials equipment (emergency supplemental) ........................................................................... 1,032 .......................... .......................... ¥1,032 ..........................Chemical and biological weapons preparedness (emergency supplemental) ..................................................................... 10,355 .......................... .......................... ¥10,355 ..........................Federal Contribution for Enforcement of Law Banning Possession of Tobacco Products by Minors (sec. 130) ............... 100 .......................... .......................... ¥100 ..........................Federal payment for Anacostia Waterfrount Initiative ......................................................................................................... .......................... .......................... 58,000 ∂58,000 ∂58,000Federal payment for District of Columbia Charter School facilities ................................................................................... .......................... .......................... 20,000 ∂20,000 ∂20,000Federal payment to District of Columbia for Capital Intrastructure Development ............................................................. .......................... .......................... 15,100 ∂15,100 ∂15,100Federal payment to District of Columbia for Family Literacy ............................................................................................. .......................... .......................... 4,000 ∂4,000 ∂4,000

Total, Federal funds to the District of Columbia ................................................................................................... 608,000 378,752 517,000 ¥91,000 ∂138,248

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FUNDS

Operating Expenses

Governmental direction and support ................................................................................................................................... (300,900) (280,136) (295,136) (¥5,764) (∂15,000)Economic development and regulation ................................................................................................................................ (230,639) (258,539) (258,539) (∂27,900) ..........................Public safety and justice ..................................................................................................................................................... (659,897) (639,892) (639,892) (¥20,005) ..........................Public education system ...................................................................................................................................................... (1,205,993) (1,200,201) (1,220,201) (∂14,208) (∂20,000)Human support services ...................................................................................................................................................... (2,279,152) (2,496,297) (2,500,297) (∂221,145) (∂4,000)Public works ......................................................................................................................................................................... (291,478) (324,828) (324,828) (∂33,350) ..........................Receivership Programs ......................................................................................................................................................... (403,868) .......................... .......................... (¥403,868) ..........................Workforce Investments ......................................................................................................................................................... (42,896) (54,186) (54,186) (∂11,290) ..........................Reserve ................................................................................................................................................................................. (120,000) (70,000) (70,000) (¥50,000) ..........................
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Reserve Relief ....................................................................................................................................................................... (30,000) .......................... .......................... (¥30,000) ..........................Repayment of Loans and Interest ........................................................................................................................................ (247,902) (267,451) (267,451) (∂19,549) ..........................Repayment of General Fund Recovery Debt ......................................................................................................................... (39,300) (39,300) (39,300) .......................... ..........................Payment of Interest on Short-Term Borrowing .................................................................................................................... (500) (1,000) (1,000) (∂500) ..........................Certificates of participation ................................................................................................................................................. .......................... (7,950) (7,950) (∂7,950) ..........................Settlement and Judgements ................................................................................................................................................. .......................... (22,822) (22,822) (∂22,822) ..........................Pay As You Go Capital ......................................................................................................................................................... .......................... (16,750) (16,750) (∂16,750) ..........................Emergency Planning and Security Costs ............................................................................................................................. (16,058) (15,000) (15,000) (¥1,058) ..........................Wilson Building .................................................................................................................................................................... (8,859) (4,194) (4,194) (¥4,665) ..........................Tobacco trust fund/Emergency Reserve Fund Transfer ....................................................................................................... (33,254) (10,000) (10,000) (¥23,254) ..........................Non-Departmental Agency .................................................................................................................................................... (5,799) (5,799) (5,799) .......................... ..........................Capital Infrastructure development ..................................................................................................................................... .......................... .......................... (15,100) (∂15,100) (∂15,100)

Total, operating expenses, general fund ................................................................................................................ (5,916,495) (5,714,345) (5,768,445) (¥148,050) (∂54,100)

Enterprise and Other Funds

Water and Sewer Authority ................................................................................................................................................... (244,978) (253,743) (253,743) (∂8,765) ..........................Washington Aqueduct ........................................................................................................................................................... (46,510) (57,847) (57,847) (∂11,337) ..........................Stormwater Permit Compliance enterprise fund .................................................................................................................. (3,100) (3,100) (3,100) .......................... ..........................Lottery and Charitable Games enterprise fund ................................................................................................................... (229,688) (232,881) (232,881) (∂3,193) ..........................Sports and Entertainment Commission ............................................................................................................................... (9,627) (15,510) (23,510) (∂13,883) (∂8,000)District of Columbia Retirement Board ............................................................................................................................... (13,388) (13,388) (13,388) .......................... ..........................Washington Convention Center enterprise fund .................................................................................................................. (57,278) (78,700) (78,700) (∂21,422) ..........................Housing Finance Agency ...................................................................................................................................................... (4,711) .......................... .......................... (¥4,711) ..........................National Capital Revitalization Corporation ........................................................................................................................ (2,673) (6,745) (6,745) (∂4,072) ..........................

Total, Enterprise Funds ........................................................................................................................................... (611,953) (661,914) (669,914) (∂57,961) (∂8,000)Total, operating expenses ....................................................................................................................................... (6,528,448) (6,376,259) (6,438,359) (¥90,089) (∂62,100)

Capital Outlay

General fund 1 ...................................................................................................................................................................... (1,074,605) .......................... (639,070) (¥435,535) (∂639,070)Water and Sewer Fund ......................................................................................................................................................... (152,114) .......................... (342,458) (∂190,344) (∂342,458)

Total, Capital Outlay ............................................................................................................................................... (1,226,719) .......................... (981,528) (¥245,191) (∂981,528)Total, District of Columbia funds ........................................................................................................................... (7,755,167) (6,376,259) (7,419,887) (¥335,280) (∂1,043,628)
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COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003—Continued

[In thousands of dollars]

Item 2002 appropriation Budget estimate Committee recommendation

Senate Committee recommendation

compared with (∂ or ¥)

2002

appropriation Budget estimate

Grand total:

Federal Funds to the District of Columbia ................................................................................................... 608,000 378,752 517,000 ¥91,000 ∂138,248District of Columbia funds ............................................................................................................................ (7,755,167) (6,376,259) (7,419,887) (¥335,280) (∂1,043,628)

1 Rounded.

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