What: Bill B26-0720, the Fletcher-Johnson Surplus Declaration and Disposition Approval Act of 2026, to declare the Fletcher-Johnson site surplus and approve its disposition. Terms and amounts were not listed.
Public hearing on Bill 26-720 with Chair Frumin and Councilmember Felder: the hospital system witness described a 24/7 freestanding emergency department (14 exam rooms) and a $25 million investment; developers described roughly 800 homes (about 200 affordable), 45,000 square feet of retail and senior housing; Councilmember Parker voiced skepticism about a standalone emergency facility. The District Mayor's development office said District-funded infrastructure is funded and the affordability covenant runs for the 99-year ground lease. Written testimony was due October 28, 2026.