District of Columbia Administrative Code

4378 PROTESTS 4378.1 All protests by interested parties shall be filed in writing and submitted to the CCO. For protest purposes, an "interested party" means an actual or prospective bidder or offeror whose direct economic interest would be affected by the award of a contract or …

4379 RESERVED AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is section 5 of An Act To establish and provide for the maintenance of a free public library and reading room in the District of Columbia, as amended 29 Stat. 244 (June 3, 1896), codified at D…

4380 DISPUTES AND CLAIMS 4380.1 The Library shall attempt to resolve all disputes arising under or relating to contracts by mutual agreement informal discussions between the contractor and CCO. 4380.2 The CCO is encouraged to use Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) procedures wh…

4381 ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION 4381.1 The CCO may use Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) procedures to increase the opportunity for inexpensive and expeditious resolution of issues that are in dispute. 4381.2 The elements of ADR shall include: (a) Existence of an issue in …

4382 RESERVED AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is section 5 of An Act To establish and provide for the maintenance of a free public library and reading room in the District of Columbia, as amended 29 Stat. 244 (June 3, 1896), codified at D…

4383 STANDARD CLAUSES, PROVISIONS AND PROCUREMENT MANUAL 4383.1 The CCO shall develop standard provisions and clauses for all Library solicitations and contracts as required by these Regulations. These standard provisions and clauses define the responsibilities and rights of the …

4384 RESERVED AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is section 5 of An Act To establish and provide for the maintenance of a free public library and reading room in the District of Columbia, as amended 29 Stat. 244 (June 3, 1896), codified at D…

4385 ADVANCE PAYMENTS FOR BOOKS FROM BIRTH PROGRAM 4385.1 The DCPL Chief Procurement Officer (“CPO”) may authorize advance payments to a responsible contractor who is a provider for the Books from Birth program upon the determination that such advance payments are appropriate and…

4386 APPLICATION FOR ADVANCE PAYMENTS 4386.1 An eligible contractor may apply for advance payments before or after the award of a contract. 4386.2 The contractor or prospective contractor shall submit an advance payment request to the DCPL CPO in writing, which provides the follo…

4387 INTEREST ON ADVANCE PAYMENTS 4387.1 The DCPL CPO shall charge interest on the daily balance of all advance payments at the rate of interest in the District allowed in judgments and decrees as set forth in the D.C. Official Code § 28-3302(c) (1981 ed.). 4387.2 The interest ra…

4399 DEFINITIONS When used in this Chapter, the following words and terms shall have the meanings ascribed: Best and Final Offer (BAFO) - An offeror's final proposal revision containing its best technical and price/cost offer as revised following negotiation of the offeror's orig…

501 PRINCIPLES 501.1 Directors and employees shall place loyalty to ethical principles and to the laws and regulations governing the Authority above private gain. 501.2 The rules of this chapter shall not relieve any Director or employee of any duty that is imposed upon him or he…

502 DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES: ETHICAL CONDUCT 502.1 No Director or employee shall use facilities or property owned or occupied by the Authority for any purpose other than the conduct of Authority business. 502.2 No Director or employee shall make or solicit any contribution to any…

503 DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES: CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION 503.1 No Director or employee shall use or disclose confidential or non-public information gained in the course of official duties in any way that could result in financial gain for himself or herself or any other person. 503.…

504 EMPLOYEES: OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT 504.1 No employee shall engage in outside employment or private business or professional activity that conflicts, or would appear to conflict, with the fair, impartial and objective performance of the employee's assigned duties and responsibiliti…

505 DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES: CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 505.1 Any Director who, in the discharge of an official duty, would be required to take any action or make any decision that would directly or indirectly affect his or her financial interests or the financial interests of a membe…

506 ETHICS OFFICER 506.1 The General Manager shall appoint an Ethics Officer for the Authority, subject to the approval of the Board. 506.2 The Ethics Officer shall be responsible for preparing advisory opinions as required by § 505 of this chapter and for conducting periodic eth…

507 SANCTIONS 507.1 Any violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be grounds for corrective action pursuant to the personnel regulations set forth in 19 DCMR chapter 2. 507.2 The sanctions imposed by this section are in addition to, not in lieu of, the sanctions imposed b…

599 DEFINITIONS 599.1 When used in this chapter, the following words shall have the meaning ascribed: Authority - Washington Convention Center Authority established by D.C. Law 10- 188, D.C. Code §§ 9-801 et seq. Director - any member of the Board of Directors of the Authority, i…

700 OPERATION OF RECREATION UNITS 700.1 The recreation units operated by the Department of Recreation (also referred to in this chapter as the “Department”) shall include those designated by the National Capital Planning Commission, in accordance with a comprehensive plan as suit…

701 REPORTING ACCIDENTS 701.1 Any accident to an individual at or adjacent to a recreation unit shall be reported on the prescribed form to the central office. 701.2 In case of serious injury, such as a broken limb or an accident rendering a person unconscious, the family shall b…

702 SMOKING, DRINKING, AND GAMBLING 702.1 The smoking of tobacco is prohibited in a playground or public recreational facility, as those terms are defined in Section 3(4A) and (4B) of the District of Columbia Smoking Restriction Act of 1979, effective September 28, 1979 (D.C. Law…

703 RESPONSIBILITY FOR GOVERNMENT PROPERTY 703.1 Every employee of the Department, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Mayor, shall be held responsible for the proper use and protection of any government property that comes under his or her custody or control. 703.2 …

704 REPORTING LOSSES, DAMAGE, HAZARDS 704.1 Every employee of the Department having custody of real property or improvements on the property shall protect the property from injury, defacement, or destruction. Any acts in this connection shall be promptly reported to the central o…

705 [RESERVED] AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is An Act To create a Recreation Board for the District of Columbia, to define its duties, and for other purposes, approved April 29, 1942, 56 Stat. 261, codified at D.C.Code §§ 8-137.1, -180…

706 RECREATION TRUST FUND 706.1 The trust fund created by the Recreation Board under authority of Public Law 534, 77th Congress, shall be deposited with the D.C. Treasurer, and shall become part of the Department appropriation. 706.2 The Director of the Department of Parks and Re…

707 REVOLVING FUND, REIMBURSEMENTS, AND AUTHORIZATION 707.1 In accordance with the annual appropriations act, a portion of the trust fund shall be advanced as a revolving fund. 707.2 The revolving fund required by § 707.1 shall be maintained in a checking account in a commercial …

708 [RESERVED] AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is An Act To create a Recreation Board for the District of Columbia, to define its duties, and for other purposes, approved April 29, 1942, 56 Stat. 261, codified at D.C.Code §§ 8-137.1, -180…

709 [RESERVED] AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is An Act To create a Recreation Board for the District of Columbia, to define its duties, and for other purposes, approved April 29, 1942, 56 Stat. 261, codified at D.C.Code §§ 8-137.1, -180…

710 SCHOOL FACILITIES UNDER AGREEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF EDUCATION 710.1 In accordance with D.C. Code § 31-201 (1998 Repl.), public school buildings and grounds located in the District may be used for supplementary educational purposes, civic meetings for the free discussion of pu…

711 USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES: CUSTODIAL SERVICES 711.1 Following approval by the Board of Education for the use of school facilities, an authorized representative of the Department shall confer with the principal of the particular school or school ground involved on the details o…

712 USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES: COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES 712.1 The use of school and recreation facilities shall not be granted for commercial activities or for profit. 712.2 It shall be the responsibility of the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation to enforce the provis…

713 USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES: OTHER LIMITATIONS 713.1 The use of tobacco in any form on school premises shall be prohibited, except that adults may smoke in special areas designated by the principal with the agreement of the D.C. Fire Marshal. 713.2 The use of alcoholic beverages…

714 REIMBURSEMENT FOR HEAT, LIGHT, AND JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 714.1 The Department shall reimburse the Board of Education for the cost of heat, light, and janitorial supplies. 714.2 Equipment or properties damaged by Department activities shall be repaired or replaced by methods or …

715 DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS 715.1 All activities conducted or permitted by the Department on areas or in buildings under its jurisdiction shall be under the control and direction of the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation. 715.2 The Departmen…

716 ESTABLISHMENT OF FEES 716.1 Except for the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center, this section establishes fees for use of Department property and equipment and registration in recreational activities offered by the Department. 716.2 The following table sets forth the permit f…

717 PRIORITY OF PERMITTED USES 717.1 Except for applicants for seasonal permits, the first applicant to submit a request for a permitted use shall have priority. 717.2 If more than one (1) applicant is seeking a permit for the same permitted use or equipment at the same time, the…

718 RESPONSIBILITY FOR REPAIRS TO PROPERTIES 718.1 Equipment or properties under the control of the Department damaged by school activities shall be repaired or replaced by methods or means acceptable to the officers of the two agencies. 718.2 Any organization using buildings, gr…

719 ESTABLISHMENT OF USER FEES FOR THE SOUTHEAST TENNIS AND LEARNING CENTER AND OTHER SIMILAR TENNIS FACILITIES 719.1 This section establishes the service fees by category type for the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center and any future newly built or renovated Department of Park…

720 SUPPORT FOR PARKS, FACILITIES, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND EVENTS 720.1 No individual or group shall provide support for Department programs, parks, or facilities without first entering into a written agreement with the Department under one (1) of the following categories: P…

723 RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES 723.1 Registration for minors or youth participants shall require parental consent, waivers of liability, and a signed acknowledgement of the code of conduct. 723.2 Recreational activities may be restricted by appropriate age, skill, or other reasonabl…

724 RESIDENCY 724.1 Applicants for permits and registrants for recreational activities may be asked to provide proof of identity and residency before any permitted use or participation in recreational activities is allowed. 724.2 If an applicant is a league, club, organization, o…

725 PERMITS 725.1 The Department’s mission is to provide activities, programs, and recreational opportunities to enhance the quality of life and wellness for District residents. The purpose of this Section is to establish permit rules for the public use of the Department’s recrea…

727 FREE MEETINGS FOR P.T.A., CIVIC, AND CITIZEN GROUPS 727.1 Permits for special uses of school facilities and of field houses shall be issued to recognized organizations for regular meetings and specific activities in accordance with regulations agreed upon by the Department, t…

728 RESPONSIBILITY FOR USE OF FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT 728.1 An organization or individual to whom a permit is issued for the use of a facility shall exercise the utmost care of public property and make good any damage that may arise from the use. 728.2 The permit and special ser…

729 COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE SALE OF GOODS 729.1 The Department may issue fee-based use permits for the sale of goods on its property to individual vendors or market operators in accordance with Section 725 of this chapter. The Department will issue fee-based use permits in …

730 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE 730.1 The District of Columbia's Department of Parks and Recreation herein provides guidelines and rules for the application, development and operation of neighborhood fenced-in, off-leash dog parks 730.2 In October 2005, the Council of the District of Co…