D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 10-A, § 2507

IM-2.1 Link to Capital Improvement Planning

Effective Aug 21, 2021Authority: Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 2021, effective August 21, 2021 (D.C. Law 24-20; 68 DCR 006918 (July 16, 2021)). Source: District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Act of 1984, effective April 10, 1984 (D.C. Law 5-76; 31 DCR 1049 (March 9, 1984)); as amended by District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Act of 1984 Land Use Element Amendment Act of 1984, effective March 16, 1985 (D.C. Law 5-187; 32 DCR 873 (February 15, 1985)); as amended by District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Amendments Act of 1989, effective May 23, 1990 (D.C. Law 8-129; 37 DCR 55 (January 5, 1990)); as amended by District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Amendments Act of 1989 NCPC-Recommended Amendments, and Closing of Public Alleys in Square 669, S.O. 88-452, Act of 1990, effective May 23, 1990 (D.C. Law 8-132; 37 DCR 2213 (April 6, 1990)); as amended by District Government Land Use Temporary Amendment Act of 1994, effective October 1, 1994 (D.C. Law 10-190; 41 DCR 5360 (August 12, 1994)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendments Act of 1994, effective October 6, 1994 (D.C. Law 10-193; 41 DCR 5536 (August 19, 1994)); as amended by District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Act of 1984 Land Use Amendment Act of 1994, effective March 21, 1995 (D.C. Law 10-235; 42 DCR 30 (January 6, 1995)); as amended by Technical Amendments Act of 1996, effective April 18, 1996 (D.C. Law 11-110; 43 DCR 530 (February 9, 1996)); as amended by Second Technical Amendments Act of 1996, effective April 9, 1997 (D.C. Law 11-255; 44 DCR 1271 (March 7, 1997)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 1998, effective April 27, 1999 (D.C. Law 12-275; 46 DCR 1441 (February 19, 1999)); as amended by Technical Amendments Act of 1999, effective April 12, 2000 (D.C. Law 13-91; 47 DCR 520 (January 28, 2000)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 2006, effective March 8, 2007 (D.C. Law 16-300; 54 DCR 924 (February 2, 2007)); as amended by Technical Amendments Act of 2008, effective March 25, 2009 (D.C. Law 17-353; 56 DCR 1117 (February 6, 2009)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 2010, effective April 8, 2011 (D.C. Law 18-361; 58 DCR 908 (February 4, 2011)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 2021, effective August 21, 2021 (D.C. Law 24-20; 68 DCR 006918 (July 16, 2021)).District of Columbia, Office of the Secretary

2507.1 This section addresses the need to strengthen the links between the Comprehensive Plan and the capital improvement and zoning processes. The CIP is a multi-year plan identifying capital projects to be funded during the planning period. Capital improvement planning provides one of the most important means to establish the Comprehensive Plan as the guiding document for future public investments. The CIP provides government with a process for the planning and budgeting of capital needs. It answers questions such as what and when to buy, build, or repair. The basic function of a CIP is to provide a formal mechanism for decision-making, a link to the Comprehensive Plan, and a financial management tool for setting priorities for capital projects.

2507.2 The CIP identifies each proposed capital project to be undertaken, the year the improvements or assets will be acquired, or the project will be started, the amount of funds to be expended each year, and the way the expenditure will be funded. The CIP is not a static document; it is reviewed and updated on a regular basis to reflect changing priorities, unexpected events, and new opportunities. The CIP includes investments in the repair and rehabilitation of existing infrastructure and facilities, as well as the construction of new infrastructure and facilities. It can include capital items, such as buildings, utility systems, roadways, bridges, and parks, and other large investments, such as land.

2507.3 All capital budget requests should be reviewed and considered for their consistency with the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan. Since 2006, the District government has strengthened the links between the Comprehensive Plan and the CIP. OP established a Capital Planning Unit to support coordinated capital planning across agencies, and the administrative budget process has incorporated criteria relating to the Comprehensive Plan. Budget forums are held each spring to share direction and afford opportunities for feedback. In line with these accomplishments, the District government produces publications that help enhance the way the District allocates capital dollars (e.g., transportation, education, moderate-income housing). The development of a multi-year CIP that is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s policies, actions, and priorities will generally allow the District to make investments where they are needed most and provide a more logical allocation of funds. The CIP must use a racial equity lens to evaluate how the District’s major capital projects advance or detract from the goal of advancing equitable development District-wide.

Link the District’s CIP to the Comprehensive Plan. Comprehensive Plan priorities should be embedded within the CIP to promote the efficient and effective expenditure of public funds.

2507.5

Action IM-2.1.A: Enhanced CIP Process

Develop an enhanced CIP process that:

• Uses the Comprehensive Plan as the key guide to capital investments;
• Includes a Public Facilities Master Plan, including an ongoing Master Public Facilities coordination program that assesses facility needs and coordinates the public improvement plans of multiple District agencies;
• Encourages use of the same data sources for efficiency and effectiveness across agencies.
• Develops criteria for the review of capital projects for inclusion in the CIP that allows for an objective and transparent evaluation process;
• Establishes and uses tools that provide an equity and racial equity lens to evaluate projects;
• Includes an itemized allocation in the capital budget for implementation priorities that are specifically called for in the Comprehensive Plan;
• Clarifies the role of OP in the CIP process;
• Is adequately staffed and available to support the CIP process;
• Reflects the data and direction of a school Master Facility Plan, as approved by the D.C. Council; and
• Develops and maintains a multi-year capital improvements planning process based on the Comprehensive Plan.

SOURCE: District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Act of 1984, effective April 10, 1984 (D.C. Law 5-76; 31 DCR 1049 (March 9, 1984)); as amended by District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Act of 1984 Land Use Element Amendment Act of 1984, effective March 16, 1985 (D.C. Law 5-187; 32 DCR 873 (February 15, 1985)); as amended by District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Amendments Act of 1989, effective May 23, 1990 (D.C. Law 8-129; 37 DCR 55 (January 5, 1990)); as amended by District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Amendments Act of 1989 NCPC-Recommended Amendments, and Closing of Public Alleys in Square 669, S.O. 88-452, Act of 1990, effective May 23, 1990 (D.C. Law 8-132; 37 DCR 2213 (April 6, 1990)); as amended by District Government Land Use Temporary Amendment Act of 1994, effective October 1, 1994 (D.C. Law 10-190; 41 DCR 5360 (August 12, 1994)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendments Act of 1994, effective October 6, 1994 (D.C. Law 10-193; 41 DCR 5536 (August 19, 1994)); as amended by District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Act of 1984 Land Use Amendment Act of 1994, effective March 21, 1995 (D.C. Law 10-235; 42 DCR 30 (January 6, 1995)); as amended by Technical Amendments Act of 1996 effective April 18, 1996 (D.C. Law 11-110; 43 DCR 530 (February 9, 1996)); as amended by Second Technical Amendments Act of 1996 effective April 9, 1997 (D.C. Law 11-255; 44 DCR 1271 (March 7, 1997)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 1998, effective April 27, 1999 (D.C. Law 12-275; 46 DCR 1441 (February 19, 1999)); as amended by Technical Amendments Act of 1999, effective

ctive April 12, 2000 (D.C. Law 13-91; 47 DCR 520 (January 28, 2000)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 2006, effective March 8, 2007 (D.C. Law 16-300; 54 DCR 924 (February 2, 2007)); as amended by Technical Amendments Act of 2008, effective March 25, 2009 (D.C. Law 17-353; 56 DCR 1117 (February 6, 2009)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 2010, effective April 8, 2011 (D.C. Law 18-361; 58 DCR 908 (February 4, 2011)); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 2021, effective August 21, 2021 (D.C. Law 24-20; 68 DCR 006918 (July 16, 2021)).