• Current through October 23, 2012

(a) The Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development ("Deputy Mayor") shall have grant-making authority for the purpose of providing:

(1) Funds in support of the Skyland project;

(2) Commercial revitalization services for properties adjacent to the Skyland project;

(3) Funds for parades, festivals, and any other celebrations sponsored by a neighborhood or civic association in accordance with § 1-325.211(c); and

(4) Funds for the creation of affordable housing for District residents.

(b) The Deputy Mayor may make grants for fiscal year 2013 as follows:

(A) An amount of $100,000 for sector consultants;

(B) An amount of $350,000 for local business promotion;

(C) An amount of $75,000 for regional economic development;

(D) An amount of $50,000 for the Bank on DC program;

(E) An amount of up to $700,000 for the purpose of providing interior tenant improvement assistance to an entity that agrees to operate a table service restaurant at 3220 Pennsylvania Avenue, S.E., also commonly known as the Penn Branch Shopping Center; and

(F) An amount of $800,000 for the purpose of providing assistance to a mixed-use development located in Ward 7, including 100% affordable housing units supporting former Lincoln Heights residents.

(c) In addition to the grant-making authority provided in subsection (a)(4) of this section, the Deputy Mayor shall have the authority to issue loans for the creation of affordable housing for District residents.

(Sept. 20, 2012, D.C. Law 19-168, § 2032, 59 DCR 8025.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Legislative History of Laws

For history of Law 19-168, see notes under § 1-137.01.

Miscellaneous Notes

Short title: Section 2031 of D.C. Law 19-168 provided that subtitle D of title II of the act may be cited as "Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development Limited Grant-Making Authority Act of 2012".