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DC Code § 10-152 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 10-152. Parkway connecting Potomac Park with Zoological and Rock Creek Parks — Acquisition of land authorized; reimbursement of costs

For the purpose of preventing the pollution and obstruction of Rock Creek and of connecting Potomac Park with the Zoological Park and Rock Creek Park, a commission, to be composed of the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of Agriculture, is authorized and directed to acquire, by purchase, condemnation or otherwise, such land and premises as were not, on March 4, 1913, the property of the United States in the District of Columbia shown on the map on file in the Office of the Mayor of the District of Columbia, dated May 17, 1911, and lying on both sides of Rock Creek, including such portion of the creek bed as may be in private ownership, between the Zoological Park and Potomac Park; and the sum of $1,300,000 is hereby authorized to be expended toward the acquirement of such lands. All lands belonging, on March 4, 1913, to the United States or to the District of Columbia lying within the exterior boundaries of the land to be acquired by this section as shown and designated on said map are appropriated to and made a part of the parkway herein authorized to be acquired. One-half of the cost of the said lands shall be reimbursed to the Treasury of the United States out of the revenues of the District of Columbia in 8 equal annual installments, with interest at the rate of 3 per centum per annum, upon the deferred payments.  (Mar. 4, 1913, 37 Stat. 885, ch. 147, § 22.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 8-152. 1973 Ed., § 8-158. Section References This section is referenced in § 10-153 and § 10-154. Editor's Notes Lands reincluded within parkway: Act of September 1, 1916, 39 Stat. 689, ch. 433, provided certain described lands were reincluded as a part of the connecting parkway between Potomac Park, the Zoological Park and Rock Creek Park. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
DC Code § 10-153 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 10-153. Parkway connecting Potomac Park with Zoological and Rock Creek Parks — Taking lines authorized to be extended

The authority of the commission created by § 10-152 is extended to include the acquisition of such additional lands and premises lying adjacent to or in the immediate vicinity of the taking lines as shown on the map on file in the Office of the Executive and Disbursing Officer and known as the map of the Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway (in 4 sheets) dated May, 1923, as may in its discretion, subject to the approval of the Commission on the Arts and Humanities, be necessary for the best development of the connecting parkway between Rock Creek Park, the Zoological Park, and Potomac Park; provided, that the total sum expended for lands needed for this parkway shall not exceed that authorized by § 10-152, and amended by the Second Deficiency Act of May 5, 1926; provided further, that the commission may exclude such lands and premises, not owned by the United States on March 2, 1929, but within the taking lines heretofore authorized for the said Parkway, as may in its discretion, and upon the advice of the Commission on the Arts and Humanities, be found not to be desirable or necessary for the connecting parkway.  (Mar. 2, 1929, 45 Stat. 1523, ch. 542.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 8-153. 1973 Ed., § 8-159.
DC Code § 10-154 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 10-154. Connecting parkway to be part of park system

When the lands authorized to be purchased pursuant to §§ 10-141 and 10-152, for a connecting parkway between Potomac Park, the Zoological Park, and Rock Creek Park, shall have been acquired, said lands shall be a part of the park system of the District of Columbia subject to the provisions of § 10-104.  (July 1, 1916, 39 Stat. 282, ch. 209.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 8-154. 1973 Ed., § 8-160. Editor's Notes Acquisition of land authorized: Act of February 28, 1923, 42 Stat. 1366, ch. 148, provided authorization for the acquisition of certain land described in that Act.
DC Code § 10-155 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 10-155. Anacostia Park

The entire area of the Anacostia River and Flats reclaimed and to be reclaimed from the mouth of the river to the District line is made and declared a part of the park system of the District of Columbia and designated Anacostia Park.  (Aug. 31, 1918, 40 Stat. 950, ch. 164, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 8-155. 1973 Ed., § 8-161. Editor's Notes Tree nursery: Act of May 7, 1926, 44 Stat. 405, ch. 251, transferred to the jurisdiction of the District of Columbia a certain portion of Anacostia Park for use as a tree nursery.
DC Code § 10-156 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 10-156. Glover Parkway and Children’s Playground — Acceptance of land authorized

The Council of the District of Columbia is authorized and directed to accept the land lying along Foundry Branch between Massachusetts Avenue and Reservoir Street, dedicated by Charles C. Glover for park purposes, and containing approximately seventy-seven and one-half acres, as more accurately shown on map number 1003, filed in the Office of the Surveyor of the District of Columbia, which tract of land shall be known as “The Glover Parkway and Children’s Playground”; and the Council is further authorized to accept any dedications of additional land contiguous to this tract for park purposes.  (June 6, 1924, 43 Stat. 464, ch. 271, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 8-156. 1973 Ed., § 8-162. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 402 (184) of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to the District of Columbia Council, subject to the right of the Commissioner as provided in § 406 of the Plan. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
DC Code § 10-157 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 10-157. Glover Parkway and Children’s Playground — Part of park system

The Glover Parkway and Children’s Playground and additions thereto, when acquired, shall become a part of the park system of the District of Columbia.  (June 6, 1924, 43 Stat. 464, ch. 271, § 2.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 8-157. 1973 Ed., § 8-163.
DC Code § 10-158 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 10-158. Theodore Roosevelt Island — Maintenance, administration and development

The island, known as Theodore Roosevelt Island, shall be maintained and administered by the Director of the National Park Service as a natural park for the recreation and enjoyment of the public; provided, that no general plan for the development of the island be adopted without the approval of the Theodore Roosevelt Association; and so long as this Association remains in existence, no development, inconsistent with this plan, be executed without the Association’s consent.  (May 21, 1932, 47 Stat. 163, ch. 200, § 1; Feb. 11, 1933, 47 Stat. 799, ch. 48, § 1; May 21, 1953, 67 Stat. 27, ch. 63, § 2.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 8-158. 1973 Ed., § 8-164. Transfer of Functions The functions of the Director of the National Park Service relating to public buildings were transferred to the Federal Works Administrator by § 303 (b) of Reorganization Plan No. I, July 1, 1939, 4 F.R. 2729, 53 Stat. 1427. All functions of all officers of the Department of the Interior (including the Director of the National Park Service) and all functions of all agencies and employees of such Department were, with 2 exceptions, transferred to the Secretary of the Interior, with power vested in him to authorize their performance or the performance of any of his functions by any of such officers, agencies, and employees, by 1950 Reorganization Plan No. 3, §§ 1, 2, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262. All functions of the Federal Works Agency and of all agencies thereof, together with all functions of the Federal Works Administrator, and all functions of the Commissioner of Public Buildings and the Public Buildings Administration, were transferred to the Administrator of General Services by § 103(a) of the Act of June 30, 1949, 63 Stat. 380, ch. 288. The Federal Works Agency, the Office of Federal Works Administrator, the Office of Commissioner of Public Buildings, and the Public Buildings Administration, were abolished by § 103(b) of said Act. All functions with respect to acquiring space in buildings by lease and all functions with respect to assigning and reassigning space in buildings for use by agencies (including both space acquired by lease and space in government-owned buildings), were, with certain exceptions, transferred from the respective agencies in which theretofore vested to the Administrator of General Services by §  1 of 1950 Reorganization Plan No. 18, 15 F.R. 3177, 64 Stat. 1270.
DC Code § 10-159 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 10-159. Theodore Roosevelt Island — Means of access; appropriations

The Director of the National Park Service is authorized to provide suitable means of access to and upon the said Theodore Roosevelt Island as appropriations are made available from time to time and subject to the approval of the National Capital Planning Commission; and the appropriations needed for such construction and annually for the care, maintenance, and improvement of the said lands and improvements, are hereby authorized to be made from any funds not otherwise appropriated from the Treasury of the United States.  (May 21, 1932, 47 Stat. 164, ch. 200, § 2; Feb. 11, 1933, 47 Stat. 799, ch. 48, § 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 8-159. 1973 Ed., § 8-165. Transfer of Functions The functions of the Director of the National Park Service relating to public buildings were transferred to the Federal Works Administrator by § 303 (b) of Reorganization Plan No. I, July 1, 1939, 4 F.R. 2729, 53 Stat. 1427. All functions of all officers of the Department of the Interior (including the Director of the National Park Service) and all functions of all agencies and employees of such Department were, with 2 exceptions, transferred to the Secretary of the Interior, with power vested in him to authorize their performance or the performance of any of his functions by any of such officers, agencies, and employees, by 1950 Reorganization Plan No. 3, §§ 1, 2, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262. All functions of the Federal Works Agency and of all agencies thereof, together with all functions of the Federal Works Administrator, and all functions of the Commissioner of Public Buildings and the Public Buildings Administration, were transferred to the Administrator of General Services by § 103(a) of the Act of June 30, 1949, 63 Stat. 380, ch. 288. The Federal Works Agency, the Office of Federal Works Administrator, the Office of Commissioner of Public Buildings, and the Public Buildings Administration, were abolished by § 103(b) of said Act. All functions with respect to acquiring space in buildings by lease and all functions with respect to assigning and reassigning space in buildings for use by agencies (including both space acquired by lease and space in government-owned buildings), were, with certain exceptions, transferred from the respective agencies in which theretofore vested to the Administrator of General Services by §  1 of 1950 Reorganization Plan No. 18, 15 F.R. 3177, 64 Stat. 1270. The functions, powers and duties of the National Capital Park and Planning Commission were transferred to the National Capital Planning Commission by the Act of June 6, 1924, 43 Stat. 463, ch. 270, § 9, as added by the Act of July 19, 1952, 66 Stat. 790, ch. 949, § 1.
DC Code § 10-160 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 10-160. Theodore Roosevelt Island — Structures authorized; appropriations

That the Secretary of the Interior shall erect on Theodore Roosevelt Island such monument or memorial to the memory of Theodore Roosevelt, and related structures, as may be approved by the living children of Theodore Roosevelt, the Theodore Roosevelt Association, the Commission on the Arts and Humanities, and the National Capital Planning Commission. There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.  (May 21, 1932, 47 Stat. 164, ch. 200, § 3; Feb. 11, 1933, 47 Stat. 799, ch. 48, § 1; May 21, 1953, 67 Stat. 27, ch. 63, § 2; Sept. 13, 1960, 74 Stat. 904, Pub. L. 86-764.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 8-160. 1973 Ed., § 8-166.
DC Code § 10-161 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 10-161. Theodore Roosevelt Island — Designation

In all public documents, records, and maps of the United States in which such island is designated or referred to it shall be designated as “Theodore Roosevelt Island.”  (Feb. 11, 1933, 47 Stat. 799, ch. 48, § 2.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 8-161. 1973 Ed., § 8-167.
DC Code § 10-162 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 10-162. Public bathing beach authorized

The Mayor of the District of Columbia is hereby authorized and permitted to construct a beach and dressing houses upon the east shore of the tidal reservoir against the Washington Monument Grounds, and to maintain the same for the purpose of free public bathing, under such regulations as the Council of the District of Columbia shall deem to be for the public welfare; and the Secretary of the Army is requested to permit such use of the public domain as may be required to accomplish the objects above set forth.  (Sept. 26, 1890, 26 Stat. 490, ch. 949.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 8-162. 1973 Ed., § 8-168. Change in Government This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 402(185) of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to the District of Columbia Council, subject to the right of the Commissioner as provided in § 406 of the Plan. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
DC Code § 10-165 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 10-165. Bathing pools and beaches — Operation; disposition of moneys received

The Director of the National Park Service in his discretion, is authorized to operate, through the Public Building Service of the General Services Administration, bathing pools under his jurisdiction, and thereupon there may be deposited in the treasury under the special fund to the credit of said association moneys received for the operation of such pools and be there available for the purposes of said special fund and this shall be a compliance with the provisions of §§ 10-163 and 10-164.  (July 3, 1930, 46 Stat. 1007, ch. 853.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 8-165. 1973 Ed., § 8-171. Transfer of Functions The functions of the Director of the National Park Service relating to public buildings were transferred to the Federal Works Administrator by § 303 (b) of Reorganization Plan No. I, July 1, 1939, 4 F.R. 2729, 53 Stat. 1427. All functions of all officers of the Department of the Interior (including the Director of the National Park Service) and all functions of all agencies and employees of such Department were, with 2 exceptions, transferred to the Secretary of the Interior, with power vested in him to authorize their performance or the performance of any of his functions by any of such officers, agencies, and employees, by 1950 Reorganization Plan No. 3, §§ 1, 2, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262. All functions of the Federal Works Agency and of all agencies thereof, together with all functions of the Federal Works Administrator, and all functions of the Commissioner of Public Buildings and the Public Buildings Administration, were transferred to the Administrator of General Services by § 103(a) of the Act of June 30, 1949, 63 Stat. 380, ch. 288. The Federal Works Agency, the Office of Federal Works Administrator, the Office of Commissioner of Public Buildings, and the Public Buildings Administration, were abolished by § 103(b) of said Act. All functions with respect to acquiring space in buildings by lease and all functions with respect to assigning and reassigning space in buildings for use by agencies (including both space acquired by lease and space in government-owned buildings), were, with certain exceptions, transferred from the respective agencies in which theretofore vested to the Administrator of General Services by §  1 of 1950 Reorganization Plan No. 18, 15 F.R. 3177, 64 Stat. 1270.
DC Code § 10-166.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 10-166.01. Park Policy and Programs Division

(a) There is established the Park Policy and Programs Division (“Division”) within the Department of Parks and Recreation. The purpose of the Division is to improve the parks and park programs to broaden the use and enjoyment of the parks to enhance the quality-of-life of residents of, and visitors to, the District. (b) The Division shall be administered by a Chief Park Policy and Programs Officer who shall: (1) Have authority over its functions and personnel; (2) Staff, as necessary, the programs and activities of the Division; (3) Establish a small parks improvement program, which shall: (A) Categorize, prioritize, and develop systems, options, and processes for pocket-park improvements and long-term maintenance, including sustainability practices; and (B) In conjunction with the Partnerships & Development divisions, develop partnerships with community-based organizations and Friends groups to assist in small parks improvements, programming, and maintenance; (4) Establish a community gardens program, which shall: (A) Support the Mayor’s Sustainable DC initiative to provide healthy, affordable food, by: (i) Developing standards for community gardens; (ii) Identifying suitable parcels of land for community gardens; and (iii) Assisting community groups to implement community gardens; and (B) Repealed. (5) In conjunction with the Operations Division, prioritize park improvement projects in the capital improvement program; (6) In conjunction with the Office of Planning, coordinate the implementation of the District’s responsibilities regarding the park elements of the Capital Space Plan, as adopted by the National Capital Planning Commission on April 1, 2010; (7) In conjunction with the Department of General Services, inventory all real property park assets under the control of the District; and (8) Coordinate appropriate government agencies, as needed.  (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-209, § 2a; as added Sept. 20, 2012, D.C. Law 19-168, § 5082, 59 DCR 8025; Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 6094, 66 DCR 8621.)  Effect of Amendments The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-168 added this section. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 6094 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-112, Sept. 4, 2019, 66 DCR 11964).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 6094 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
DC Code § 10-167 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 10-167. Crispus Attucks Park indemnification. [Not funded]

[Not funded]. Editor's Notes Section 2(c) of D.C. Law 16-202 provided that this section shall be subject to the availability of appropriations. The Budget Director of the Council of the District of Columbia has determined, as of February 15, 2012, that the fiscal effect of Law 16-202 has not been included in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore, the provisions of this section, enacted by Law 16-202, are not in effect.
DC Code § 10-168 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 10-168. Moratorium on crumb rubber artificial turf

Beginning on the December 13, 2017, there shall be a moratorium on the installation or construction of any synthetic turf fields made from crumb rubber or other materials made from recycled tires on property owned or leased by the District.  (Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 6092, 64 DCR 7652.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90-day) creation of this section, see § 6092 of the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017, effective October 24, 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167; 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90-day) creation of this section, see § 6092 of the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017, effective July 20, 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104; 64 DCR 7032).