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News, events & happenings in Adams Morgan
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AMPBID Full Membership Meeting, May 14
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Adams Morgan Partnership Business Improvement District (AMPBID) will hold a Special All Member Meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 5pm in the Festival Center conference room at 1640 Columbia Road, NW.
At the March 12 regularly scheduled monthly AMPBID Board of Directors meeting the board voted to approve changes to the AMPBID bylaws (
those are available by clicking here
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on April 9 the Board approved a reduction to the AMPBID tax rate
. There was a quorum present at both meetings.
The proposed reduced tax rate will be $.19 per $100 of the total assessed value for all non-exempt commercial properties in the BID boundaries.
Currently, the rate is $.21. The changes to the bylaws and the proposed lower AMPBID tax rate must be affirmed by the AMPBID membership at a meeting called for that purpose.
To meet those obligations, we will hold a Special All Member Meeting on Tuesday, May 14 2019 at 5 PM to ratify the bylaws and the reduced tax rate. Business and property owners will receive a proxy ballot in the mail to exercise your vote if you are unable to attend the meeting. The voting procedure is further described below.
AMPBID Special Meeting Voting Process
Quorum:
In order for the voting to proceed, there must be a quorum established. A quorum requires the presence in person or by proxy, of the Members holding 25% or more of the outstanding votes in the Corporation, with the majority being property owners and representing 10% of all commercial properties (at least 21 properties) and 10% of all commercial tenants (at least 25 commercial tenants).
Voting:
At the beginning of the meeting, each BID member will be offered a ballot (or ballots) based on what “class” of member they are (either a business owner or a property owner or both). Someone who is both a property owner and a business owner will be offered two ballots.
Each ballot will specify the amount of votes each member is allocated. For business owner members, this is based on the number of leases that they hold (i.e. a member with one business will get one vote, a member with two businesses two votes, etc.). For property owners, this is based on the amount of BID tax that property is assessed (regardless of who actually pays the tax). For each $500 of taxes due, a property owner receives one vote. For example, a property with an annual BID tax of $1350 would generate 2.5 votes.
Per the by-laws, any properties for which BID taxes are over 60 days delinquent, may not vote at this special meeting.
For each class of member, members will vote in support of or against the changes to the bylaws AND the proposed BID tax rate reduction.
Proxies:
Proxy votes are allowed.
Pursuant to the BID bylaws, those interested in voting in the special meeting by proxy can either request a form from AMPBID or can develop their own form, as long as it includes the date of the meeting at which it is applicable (May 14, 2019).
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Save The Date! DCAC Experience Auction: May 16
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Show your love for DC’s most alternative arts organization by bidding on a new experience at our biennial fundraiser. The Experience Auction attracts business leaders, art collectors, bon vivants, and other patrons, all vying for these truly singular items. Proceeds go towards The DC Arts Center's (DCAC) mission to support risk-taking artwork, and emerging and under-recognized artists in Washington, DC.
Thursday, May 16, 2019. 6:30 - 9:30pm
The Kennedy-Warren Club and Ballroom
3133 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC
Click here for more info and tickets
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Bike To Work Day Registration Now Open
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Spring is in the air, and with it, registration for Bike to Work Day (BTWD) 2019, organized by
Commuter Connections
and the
Washington Area Bicyclist Association
(WABA), is now open. Thousands are expected to register and participate in this year’s event on
Friday, May 17
, which will feature 115 pit stops across the region with refreshments, giveaways—and the chance to win one of many new bicycles as part of a free raffle. Additionally, the first 20,000 registrants to attend will receive a free T-shirt. Register for free at:
www.biketoworkmetrodc.org
or by calling 800-745-RIDE (7433).
The Adams Morgan pit stop will be set up in Unity Park again this year. If your Adams Morgan business or non-profit would like to participate for free by distributing info or other giveaways (no selling allowed) contact
Brian Barrie
for more information.
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Saturday is Record Store Day!
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Adams Morgan is fortunate to be home to two of the best record stores in DC --
Smash!
and
Songbyrd Music House & Record Cafe
-- and both will be having specials and giveaways all day on Saturday for Record Store Day, an annual event highlighting independent record stores around the country.
Smash!:
2314 18th Street NW
Songybyrd Music House & Record Cafe
: 2477 18th Street, NW
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2019 Adams Morgan Farmers Market CSA SEASON is rapidly approaching! And so is the Early Bird deadline - April 18
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The intent of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is to partner with the farmer by providing a cash flow to enable the farmer to purchase seeds, hire staff, prepare equipment, plant, nurture and harvest. All of this happens months before the farmer can begin to get income from the sale of produce. The pre-purchase of membership gives the farmer a good sense of how much of the yield is needed for the CSA, which is critical to a smooth operation.
The CSA will start the first Saturday in June
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For more information,
click here
or email
Esther Siegel
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The Employer Advocate: DC Employer Wage Hour Laws
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This series will focus on DC employers updates in the wage-hour laws including tipped wages, paid leave, and the minimum wage increase.
Friday, April 19, 2019, 9:30am - 12:30pm
The Yards, DC Co-working Office Space, Eastern Market
700 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
Register Now
- Limited to 20 businesses and entrepreneurs
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DC Small Business Week:
Heart of DC Promotional Program 2019
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Offer a discount during DC Small Business Week & they'll promote you!
DC Small Business Week, May 5 – May 11, 2019, is a time for us to recognize, celebrate, and support local small businesses because they are the heart of the District. Last year, CNHED launched “Small Business: The Heart of DC” with a rewards program where all participating businesses offered a 10% discount to customers. THIS YEAR, they've tweaked the program to give businesses the flexibility to offer any type of discount to customers they like!
Click here for more information and to sign up.
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Universal Paid Leave Details
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The new Universal Paid Leave (UPL) law provides for:
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Parental leave = 8 weeks
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Family leave = 6 weeks
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Medical leave = 2 weeks
All employees who work more than 50% of their time in DC are eligible to apply for benefits. All employers who pay Unemployment Insurance (UI) taxes are required to contribute to UPL.
Responsibilities of employers:
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Register with DOES online portal - if you aren't already registered through the UI taxes
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Pay UPL at .62% per your total payroll for employees who work in DC on a quarterly basis. Payment due July 1 will be wages paid for April-June. They will use the UC30 form for quarterly wages reported. Have until July 31 to make first payment after that P&I will apply.
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Notify employees with a poster DOES will send.
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Keep employment records for 3 years -- keep records of when employees gave notice too
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Employers who have a Paid Leave policy already can supplement UPL - careful about reducing benefits because there are strong retaliation penalties
Responsibilities of DOES:
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Determine eligibility based on wages earned/reported in previous quarter
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Notify employers within 3 days of employee's request
Responsibilities of employees:
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Give employer at least 10 days notice before they file with DOES for benefits
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Receive payment within 30 days of filing
General FAQs:
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No cap on wages like there is for UI.
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There is a cap on benefits DOES will pay out - max is $1,000/week - won't get 100% of salary
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Payment is based on reported wages.
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Rate will stay the same at .62% -- no experience rating will apply
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They will be testing the system in May and June -- if you want to try it out - let DOES know.
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Employee benefit year begins on the date they file a claim.
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DC Paid Family Leave Employer Town Hall Forum
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Starting July 1, 2019, the District will collect taxes from private sector employers to fund the benefit. The Office of Paid Family Leave (OPFL) at the DC Department of Employment Services (DOES) is hosting a town hall forum to help you get ready.
Tue, Apr 23, 2019, 11:00 AM EDT
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Room 143 A/B/C
Click here for more information and to register
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DC Emancipation Day: April 16
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In observance of DC Emancipation Day, the District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) will be closed and no construction is allowed on Tuesday, April 16, 2019.
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Small Business Resource Center (SBRC) Free Workshops
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SBRC's free workshops in April include:
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Learn the Process of Starting a Business at the DC Public Library
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Building a More Inclusive Business
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Navigating Government Contracting with DCPTAC
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DC Board of Barber and Cosmetology
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Money Smart for Small Business Workshop: Tax Planning and Reporting
Click here for more information and the full schedule.
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsor one of our community events! Partner with our community while reaching some of the city's most desirable demographics. For details, contact Kristen Barden at
202-997-0783.
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Adams Morgan Partnership
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