Budget & Taxes

What's happening

• The board approved an ordinance to settle the lawsuit for $825,000.
• The settlement resolves the civil‑rights case filed by Christiana Porter.

Why it matters

It pays the city’s legal liability and closes the civil‑rights lawsuit.

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• $138,000,000 of 2020 ESER GO bond proceeds are appropriated to the Department of Public Works for FY 2026‑2027.
• The funds will be placed in the Controller’s Reserve until the bond proceeds are received.

Why it matters

Funds enable DPW to finance earthquake‑related safety and emergency response projects, improving city resilience.

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• The resolution retroactively authorizes the City Attorney to accept a $200,000 grant from the San Francisco Foundation.
• The funds will support engagement, strategic planning, outreach, litigation support, and coordination with public‑law offices.

Why it matters

It provides funding for the city’s affirmative litigation and enforcement efforts over the next three years.

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• The City authorized a $175,000 settlement of the Carrillo employment lawsuit.
• The settlement resolves the plaintiff’s claims against the City.

Why it matters

Settlement resolves an employment dispute, preventing further legal costs and providing compensation to the plaintiff.

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• The City approved issuing up to $43,000,000 in tax‑exempt or taxable Certificates of Participation.
• The certificates will be paid from Base Rental secured by Net Open Space Fund property‑tax revenues.

Why it matters

It provides financing for open‑space projects without raising taxes immediately.

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• The Board appropriated $43,000,000 of Certificate proceeds to the Recreation and Park Department for FY 2026‑2027.
• The funds will be placed on the Controller’s Reserve until the certificates are sold.

Why it matters

Ensures funding is available for park improvements and recreation programs.

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• The City authorized a $410,000 settlement of the Porchia employment lawsuit.
• The settlement resolves the plaintiff’s claims against the City.

Why it matters

Settlement resolves an employment dispute, preventing further legal costs and providing compensation to the plaintiff.

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• The Board approved Budget Revision Request No. 1694.
• The Board approved Budget Revision Request No. 1660.

Why it matters

The approvals adjust the county’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

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• Property taxes are levied at a combined rate of $1.18162182 per $100 of assessed value for multiple districts for FY 2026‑2027.
• Pass‑through rates are established for residential tenants based on tenancy commencement dates.

Why it matters

The rate funds city services and schools, while tenant pass‑through ensures renters share a fair portion of the tax burden.

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• The Office of the City Attorney may accept and spend a $200,000 grant from the San Francisco Foundation.
• Funds will support engagement, strategic planning, outreach, litigation support, and coordination for affirmative litigation from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028.

Why it matters

It strengthens the city’s ability to pursue equity‑focused legal actions and support community advocacy.

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• The Human Rights Commission is authorized to amend the grant with Community United Against Violence to increase funding by $100,000, for a total not to exceed $300,000.
• The grant term is extended from December 31, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

Why it matters

It provides additional resources for CUAV to serve LGBTQI+ and other communities, enhancing safety and outreach programs.

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• The Human Rights Commission is authorized to amend the grant with TransCanWork to increase funding by $150,000, for a total not to exceed $450,000.
• The grant term is extended from December 31, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

Why it matters

It expands resources for LGBTQI+ services provided by Parivar Bay Area, helping marginalized communities.

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• The council will consider a resolution to change the city’s salary schedule starting Sept. 20, 2026.

Why it matters

Changing the salary schedule will affect pay for city workers and the city’s payroll costs.

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• The Board de‑appropriated $43,505,000 from the 2025G health bond and re‑appropriated $83,475,000 from the 2026B health bond to the Department of Public Health and the Recreation and Park Department for FY 2026‑2027.
• The $83,475,000 proceeds are placed on the Controller’s Reserve until the bond proceeds are received.

Why it matters

The funds provide needed resources for public health services and park improvements in the city.

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• The board adopted a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $47,464,550 of taxable GO bonds for affordable housing preservation and seismic safety.
• The resolution also sets bond terms, appoints depositories and agents, and approves related documents.

Why it matters

The funds will preserve at‑risk affordable housing units and improve their seismic safety, protecting residents and extending building life.

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• The Board appropriated $138,000,000 of earthquake safety bond proceeds to the Department of Public Works for FY 2026‑2027.
• The funds are placed on the Controller’s Reserve pending receipt of the bond proceeds.

Why it matters

The money will fund public‑works projects that strengthen the city’s resilience to earthquakes.

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