D.C. Law 25-32. African American Civil War Museum and Ben's Chili Bowl Limited Grant-Making Authority Temporary Amendment Act of 2023.

AN ACT

To authorize, on a temporary basis, the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development to issue a grant in Fiscal Year 2023 or 2024 to support renovations to the Ben's Chili Bowl U Street Location, and to issue a grant in Fiscal Year 2023 or 2024 to the African American Civil War Memorial Freedom Foundation, Inc. for the purpose of redeveloping the African American Civil War Museum; and to designate the Economic Development Special Account as the source of funds for the grants.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this act may be cited as the "African American Civil War Museum and Ben's Chili Bowl Limited Grant-Making Authority Temporary Amendment Act of 2023".

Sec. 2. Section 2032 of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development Limited Grant-Making Authority Act of 2012, effective September 20, 2012 (D.C. Law 19-168; D.C. Code § 1-328.04), is amended by adding new subsections (ee) and (ff) to read as follows:

"(ee) Notwithstanding the Grant Administration Act of 2013, effective December 24, 2013 (D.C. Law 20-61; D.C. Official Code § 1-328.11 et seq.), the Deputy Mayor may make a grant in Fiscal Year 2023 or 2024 to support renovations to the Ben's Chili Bowl U Street NW location.

"(ff) Notwithstanding the Grant Administration Act of 2013, effective December 24, 2013 (D.C. Law 20-61; D.C. Official Code § 1-328.11 et seq.), the Deputy Mayor may make a grant in Fiscal Year 2023 or 2024 to the African American Civil War Memorial Freedom Foundation, Inc. for the purpose of redeveloping the African American Civil War Museum, located at 1925 Vermont Avenue, NW".

Sec. 3. Section 301 of the of the National Capital Revitalization Corporation and Anacostia Waterfront Corporation Reorganization Act of 2008, effective March 26, 2008 (D.C. Law 17-138; D.C. Official Code § 2-1225.21), is amended by adding a new subsection (d-3) to read as follows:

"(d-3) Moneys credited to the Account may be used to provide grants authorized by sections 2032(ee) and (ff) of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development Limited Grant-Making Authority Act of 2012, effective September 20, 2012 (D.C. Law 19-168; D.C. Official Code § 1-328.04(ee) and (ff)).".

Sec. 4. Fiscal impact statement.

The Council adopts the fiscal impact statement of the Budget Director as the fiscal impact statement required by section 4a of the General Legislative Procedures Act of 1975, approved October 16, 2006 (120 Stat. 2038; D.C. Official Code § 1-301.47a).

Sec. 5. Effective date.

(a) This act shall take effect following approval by the Mayor (or in the event of veto by the Mayor, action by the Council to override the veto), a 30-day period of congressional review as provided in section 602(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December 24, 1973 (87 Stat. 813; D.C. Official Code § 1-206.02(c)(1)), and publication in the District of Columbia Register.

(b) This act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.

Law Information

Cites

  • D.C. Law 25-32 (PDF)
  • 70 DCR 7931

Effective

July 20, 2023

Legislative History (LIMS)

Law 25-32, the “African American Civil War Museum and Ben's Chili Bowl Limited Grant-Making Authority Temporary Amendment Act of 2023,” was introduced in the Council and assigned Bill No. 25-217 which was retained by the Council. The bill was adopted on first and second readings on Apr. 4, 2023, and May 2, 2023, respectively. After mayoral review, it was assigned Act No. 25-109 on May 24, 2023, and transmitted to Congress for its review. D.C. Law 25-32 became effective July 20, 2023.