Budget & Taxes

What's happening

• Certain utility meter fees are increased.
• The Controller is authorized to adjust device fees for weights and measures and utility meters each year up to the state‑allowed maximum.

Why it matters

Higher fees affect the cost of utility services for households and businesses, impacting monthly expenses.

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• Patient rates for services provided by the Department of Public Health are established for FY 2026-2027 and FY 2027-2028.
• The rates are set by amending the Health Code.

Why it matters

It determines how much residents will pay for public health services, affecting affordability and access.

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What's happening

• The Board adopted a resolution allowing the Department of Public Health to accept a $1,119,045 increase to its CDC grant.
• The total grant amount is now $15,873,392.
• The funding supports the “Strengthening STD Prevention and Control for Health Departments” program for the period Jan 1 2019 through Feb 28 2027.

Why it matters

The additional grant money expands STD prevention efforts, improving public health outcomes in the community.

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• The cap on using Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax revenues for short‑term rental subsidies is temporarily lifted.
• The change is intended to further the goals of the Our City, Our Home Fund.

Why it matters

It allows more money to be used for short‑term rental subsidies, influencing housing availability and affordability.

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What's happening

• The Board adopted an ordinance setting the tax designation ceiling for the Neighborhood Beautification and Graffiti Clean‑up Fund for tax year 2026.
• The ceiling limits the amount of revenue that can be levied for the fund.

Why it matters

It determines how much money can be raised to fund neighborhood beautification and graffiti removal, affecting city aesthetics and local services.

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• The Board authorized the Port of San Francisco to execute a settlement with Bauer’s Intelligent Transportation, Inc.
• The agreement resolves outstanding claims, allows tenancy extension, and includes payments totaling $3,218,996 and installation of a fire‑suppression system.

Why it matters

The settlement provides the city with significant payments and safety upgrades at Pier 50, while finalizing long‑standing disputes.

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What's happening

• The ordinance lists and authorizes salary positions for FY 2026‑27 and FY 2027‑28.
• It permits creation, continuation, and compensation of these positions under city funds.

Why it matters

Salary approvals ensure city staff are funded, impacting city operations and services.

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What's happening

• The Board approved a resolution to settle Eastern Investment Management Co.’s claim for $89,946.50.
• The claim involves a refund of commercial rents tax.

Why it matters

The city will pay the settlement, impacting the municipal budget and tax administration.

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What's happening

• The board appropriated $1,926,125 of boarding of prisoners revenue to fund Sheriff’s Office overtime salaries.
• It also allocated $14,043,516 for overtime salaries.
• It de‑appropriated $12,117,391 from retirement fringe benefits, vehicles, and capital projects to cover the overtime increase.

Why it matters

Increases funding for Sheriff’s Office overtime, affecting public safety staffing and using taxpayer‑derived revenue.

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What's happening

• The board approved a $1,000,000 settlement of the personal injury lawsuit filed by Robert Blaisdell and David Portales against the City.

Why it matters

Pays compensation for injuries on a city street, impacting city finances and public safety liability.

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What's happening

• The Board passed an ordinance waiving review and processing fees for permits that address violations under the audit amnesty program.
• The waiver applies to permits used to correct building‑code violations identified in the audit.

Why it matters

Lowers cost for property owners to fix violations, encouraging compliance and improving safety.

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What's happening

• The board authorized an $80,000 settlement of the breach‑of‑contract lawsuit filed by Alfred Martinez Engineering against the City.

Why it matters

Resolves a contract dispute, preventing further legal expenses and protecting city finances.

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• The Board approved an ordinance waiving banner and inspection fees for qualifying nonprofit groups in designated commercial and transit districts.
• The waiver applies to banner permits and their inspections.

Why it matters

Reduces costs for nonprofits, enabling them to display signage and operate more affordably, benefiting community services.

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• The Board approved a resolution to settle Sunrise Carlisle Propco’s claim for $2,894,613.60.
• The claim concerns a refund of real‑property transfer taxes.

Why it matters

The city will pay the settlement amount, affecting the municipal budget.

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What's happening

• The Board adopted a resolution to settle claims for $609,369.91.
• $307,774 will satisfy a lien for 2024 gross receipts taxes and $301,595.91 will be refunded.

Why it matters

It resolves tax-related claims and returns money, affecting city finances and taxpayers.

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• The Board approved an ordinance to settle the Samuel Rosas lawsuit for $200,000.
• The settlement resolves alleged civil‑rights violations claimed against the city.

Why it matters

The city will pay $200,000, preventing further litigation and associated costs.

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• The Board approved an ordinance to settle the Anne Liao lawsuit for $40,000.
• The settlement resolves a personal‑injury claim that arose on a city sidewalk.

Why it matters

The city will pay $40,000, avoiding further court costs and liability.

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• The board authorized a $65,000 settlement of the employment dispute lawsuit filed by Pauline Silva‑Re against the City and County.

Why it matters

Resolves a legal claim, avoiding further court costs and potential larger liability.

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What's happening

• The ordinance sets estimated revenues and expenditures for all city departments for FY 2026‑27 and FY 2027‑28.
• It authorizes the budget to fund city services for the next two fiscal years.

Why it matters

The budget determines how city services are funded, affecting all residents.

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What's happening

• Council will adopt a resolution to levy $212,500 in benefit assessments for the 2026-2027 tax roll.
• The County Controller will collect the assessments and the County Tax Collector will enforce collection.

Why it matters

The assessment funds landscape maintenance, keeping the district attractive and supporting property values.

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