The Omnibus Barry Farm Redevelopment Clarification Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026
This resolution declares an emergency to allow the District Council to quickly amend the 2022 Barry Farm Redevelopment Act. The change addresses construction delays by updating deadlines for the Surveyor to record street and alley closing and dedication plats in multiple phases. This adjustment aims to ensure that the phased development project can proceed smoothly while managing traffic impacts. The measure applies specifically to the ongoing construction efforts at the Barry Farm site in Washington, D.C.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2026
Committee Review
Council Passage
Jul 2026
Signed into Law
Jul 2026
Introduced Jul 13, 2026
Signed Jul 14, 2026
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The bill text was updated to reflect its official enrollment status, changing the header from a draft proposal to an enrolled resolution. The resolution number was added (26-489), and the effective date was set to July 14, 2026. The core policy content regarding the emergency declaration and the need to amend the Barry Farm Redevelopment Act remains substantively unchanged.
TECHNICAL
The document header was updated from a draft proposal to an 'Enrolled Original' resolution, indicating it has been finalized and approved by the Council.
A specific resolution number, 26-489, was inserted to officially identify this legislative action.
The date of the resolution was updated to July 14, 2026, reflecting the date of enrollment.
Minor formatting adjustments were made to the citation of the original Barry Farm Redevelopment Act, including updating the D.C. Code reference number.
Floor votes · Council Jul 14, 2026
How they voted
13–0
Passed
Total votes 13
Jul 14, 2026
D
Democratic11
100% Yea
I
Independent2
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Jul 14, 2026
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (13-0)
council
Jul 13, 2026
Introduced
PR26-0781 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Phil Mendelson
DDemocratic
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