DC Government

FIN for now “remaining Outdoor Pools will close for the season at 6 p.m. on Labor Day”

By Prince Of Petworth


2500 Georgia Avenue, NW

From DPR:

“All DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) administrative offices, recreation/community centers and indoor aquatic facilities will be closed on Monday, September 3, 2018 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

All athletic fields, parks, playgrounds, and park sites will be open for general use.
All previously permitted OUTDOOR events will take place as scheduled.
All Spray Parks will close for the season at 8 p.m.
The following remaining Outdoor Pools will close for the season at 6 p.m. on Labor Day: (more…)

“Mayor Bowser, Metropolitan Police Department, and DC Police Union Reach Labor Agreement”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Eric P.

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Mayor Bowser, Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Peter Newsham, and Chairman of the Fraternal Order of Police MPD Labor Committee Stephen Bigelow, Jr., today announced a new collective bargaining agreement for over 3,500 law enforcement professionals in the District. The new agreement, the first mutually agreed upon contract in almost 20 years, creates a clear path forward for wage increases while aligning fringe benefits with current DC Government packages.

“Members of the Metropolitan Police Department put their lives on the line every day to protect our city,” said Mayor Muriel Bowser. “This new collective bargaining agreement shows our commitment to the courageous men and women who are helping us build a safer, stronger Washington, DC.”

Under the negotiated contract, represented MPD officers will receive: (more…)

Ground Broken On Three Multi-Purpose Recreational Fields on the RFK Stadium Campus

By Prince Of Petworth


rendering via www.RFKCampus.com

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Mayor Bowser today was joined by Events DC, the District’s convention and sports authority, to break ground on the multi-purpose recreational fields that begin the RFK Campus redevelopment plan. Construction will begin in September 2018 and the fields are expected to open for play in March 2019.

“The community has waited a long time to see this land put to good use, and today, we are all proud to get this project started,” said Mayor Bowser. “When these fields are complete, this will be the community space our residents deserve. Here at RFK, Washingtonians will have it all – the amenities of a big city, access to a thriving waterfront, and fantastic outdoor fields and play space.”

The groundbreaking will transform nearly 27 acres of asphalt into three new state-of-the-art artificial turf fields with community amenities. (more…)

Office of the Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against a group of businesses that “repeatedly spilled used automotive oil onto streets and sidewalks and into the water system”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Tim Brown

From OAG:

“Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced a lawsuit against a group of auto repair and sales businesses located in Ward 5 for repeatedly spilling toxic oil onto neighborhood sidewalks and streets, the culmination of a pattern of environmental violations spanning a decade. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) filed suit against the owners and occupants of a property at 2201 Channing St., NE for discharging used oil into public spaces, failing to take required steps to prevent oil spills and leaks, improperly storing hazardous waste, and failing to pay previously-ordered penalties. This is the first environmental enforcement action OAG has brought against local businesses using its authority as an independent agency. In this suit, OAG is seeking monetary and injunctive relief, and penalties to the District. (more…)

“$1.7 Million Grant for Downtown Day Services Center to Support Individuals Experiencing Homelessness”

By Prince Of Petworth


1313 New York Ave, NW. Photo by PoPville flickr user Ted Eytan

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Mayor Bowser today announced a $1.7 million grant to build a Downtown Day Services Center that will provide critical services to individuals experiencing homelessness. The program will be housed in the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church and managed by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID), with social services provided by Pathways to Housing DC (Pathways), District agencies, and other key partners.

“As we continue our work to make homelessness rare, brief, and nonrecurring, the Downtown Day Services Center will enable us to reach more individuals and get more residents connected to the resources and supports they need to stay safe and secure permanent housing,” said Mayor Bowser. “This center is one more way we can provide individuals experiencing homelessness with the respite and resources they need and deserve.”

The center will open prior to the start of 2018-2019 hypothermia season which begins on November 1, 2018 and will serve at least 100 clients per day. (more…)

“Is this a huge loophole in the parking ticket system?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

This car in the picture has been parked on our block for over two weeks now. It has never moved and has out of state plates (I looked under the cover).

This morning I saw a parking officer and asked if she could check it out and see if they have a visitors permit or another legal reason to park there. She told me that they are not allowed to remove or lift up car covers for legal reasons… (more…)

About All Those ATVs and Dirtbikes on Sunday – MPD Trying to Identify 21 riders offering “a reward of $250 for your information”

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“On August 19, 2018, the Metropolitan Police Department captured video footage of 21 individuals who were driving illegal minibikes, dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) in the 2500 block of Virginia Avenue, NW. Earlier this month, the MPD obtained video footage identifying 11 individuals doing the same thing in the 2300 block of 14th Street, NW; 1300 block of Connecticut Avenue, NW; 1600 block of Maryland Avenue, NE. The MPD is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying these persons of interest.

Help us keep our city safe. You could be eligible for a reward of $250 for your information. Call (202) 727-9099 or text 50411 with your information.”

“$100,000 in penalties recovered from a Columbia Heights landlord for illegally converting a rent-controlled apartment building into a short-term rental hotel”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Miki J.

Ed. Note: Back in May we spoke about “Are there legal issues with the way they are using this building as a hotel and long-term rental space?”

From a press release:

“AG RACINE DEMANDS LANDLORDS EXPLAIN SHORT-TERM RENTALS AT 33 RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT BUILDINGS

OAG Takes Action to Protect Long-Term Renters and Affordable Housing Supply

Attorney General Karl A. Racine today sent letters to 19 building owners and managers of 33 residential apartment buildings in the District seeking answers about short-term rentals being offered alongside long-term leases. The purpose of the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) requests for information is to determine if the landlords misled their long-standing residents about the short-term rental operations and if they violated District consumer protection or rent control laws. In a separate action related to short-term rentals, OAG recovered $100,000 in penalties from a Columbia Heights landlord for illegally converting a rent-controlled apartment building into a short-term rental hotel. (more…)

“Office of the Attorney General announced enforcement actions against landlords in Deanwood, Anacostia, Petworth and Eckington who turned a blind eye to persistent illegal gun and drug activity.”

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced multiple actions against several residential and commercial property owners to end concentrated drug- and firearm-related activity taking place at their buildings. The Office of Attorney General (OAG) reached court-ordered settlements that require owners of two apartment buildings and two businesses in Deanwood to put in place strong new building security measures. In four new lawsuits, OAG is seeking to ensure the owners secure four apartment buildings in Anacostia, Eckington and Petworth to end drug- and gun-related nuisances. (more…)

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