Budget & Taxes

What's happening

• The committee approved an ordinance authorizing a $3,000,000 settlement of the Cruz lawsuit.

Why it matters

The city will pay $3,000,000, impacting the budget and taxpayers.

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• The ordinance enumerates city positions, sets their compensation and work schedules, and authorizes appointments for FY 2026‑2027 and FY 2027‑2028.

Why it matters

It determines salaries for city employees, affecting city payroll costs and service delivery.

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What's happening

• The ordinance raises certain utility meter fees.
• It also lets the Controller adjust weights‑and‑measures and utility meter device fees each year up to the state‑allowed maximum.

Why it matters

It increases revenue from utility meters, helping fund city services while allowing annual fee adjustments.

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• The ordinance would extend the waiver of certain first‑year permit, license, and business registration fees for newly formed or newly located small businesses.
• The waiver will remain in effect until July 1 2027 or until the allocated reimbursement funds are fully spent.

Why it matters

It reduces startup costs for small businesses, encouraging entrepreneurship and economic growth.

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• The ordinance sets the rates that the Department of Public Health will charge patients for services in FY 2026‑2027 and FY 2027‑2028.
• The rates are established by amending the Health Code.

Why it matters

It determines how much patients will pay for health services, affecting affordability and department revenue.

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• The Board adopted the interim budget for FY 2026-2027 for the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure.
• The budget funds the agency that succeeded the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency.

Why it matters

It sets how city funds will be spent on community investment projects, housing, and infrastructure for the next fiscal year.

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• The Board passed an ordinance appropriating all estimated receipts and expenditures for city and county departments for fiscal years ending June 30, 2027 and June 30, 2028.
• The interim budget sets spending levels for all departments until the full annual budget is adopted.

Why it matters

It determines how city services are funded and can affect taxes, programs, and daily operations for residents.

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What's happening

• The Board approved an ordinance that sets pay, schedules, and employment terms for city workers not covered by a union, effective July 1, 2026.
• The ordinance updates compensation methods under Charter Section A8.409.

Why it matters

It changes the wages and work schedules for many non‑union city employees, affecting their earnings and daily conditions.

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What's happening

• The Board adopted a resolution directing the Executive Director of the Treasure Island Development Authority to prepare an appendix to the Infrastructure Financing Plan for annexing property to the Treasure Island Revitalization Financing District.
• The appendix will add the new project areas to the district and address related matters.

Why it matters

It enables financing for future infrastructure improvements on newly annexed Treasure Island property, affecting development and city services.

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• The Board approved the Interim Annual Salary Ordinance on first reading.
• The ordinance lists city positions for fiscal years ending June 30, 2027 and 2028 and sets their salaries and work schedules.
• It also authorizes appointments to those positions and to temporary roles.

Why it matters

It determines pay for city employees and creates or continues positions, affecting the city budget and services for residents.

Who is affected

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What's happening

• The committee is reviewing the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance that sets spending and revenue estimates for all city departments for FY 2026‑2027 and FY 2027‑2028.
• The ordinance is continued from a prior meeting.

Why it matters

It sets the city’s budget, influencing how services are funded and what taxes residents may pay.

Who is affected

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What's happening

• The committee will hold a hearing on the Mayor’s proposed budget for city departments for FY 2026‑2027 and FY 2027‑2028.
• The item is continued from a previous meeting.

Why it matters

It determines how city funds will be allocated, affecting services and tax rates for residents.

Who is affected

How to act

What's happening

• The committee is reviewing the Annual Salary Ordinance that lists city positions, compensation, and appointments for FY 2026‑2027 and FY 2027‑2028.
• The ordinance is continued from a prior meeting.

Why it matters

It establishes salaries and staffing levels for city employees, affecting payroll costs and potentially tax implications for residents.

Who is affected

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What's happening

• Committee will consider the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance that appropriates all estimated receipts and expenditures for city departments for FY 2026‑2027 and FY 2027‑2028.

Why it matters

It determines the funding available for city services that residents rely on.

Who is affected

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What's happening

• Committee will consider the Annual Salary Ordinance that enumerates positions and sets compensation for FY 2026‑2027 and FY 2027‑2028.

Why it matters

Employee salaries affect the city’s budget and the quality of services delivered to the public.

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What's happening

• The Committee will vote to approve the FY 2026‑2027 budget for OCII and authorize issuance of up to $275,000,000 in bonds to finance its obligations.

Why it matters

The budget and bond issuance provide financing for community projects and infrastructure improvements.

Who is affected

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What's happening

• The Committee will hear the FY 2026‑2027 and FY 2027‑2028 revenue letter and discussion of the Mayor's proposed budget.
• The Controller is asked to file a report on the revenue projections.

Why it matters

Revenue projections shape how much money is available for city programs and services in upcoming fiscal years.

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What's happening

• The Committee will hear a presentation on the Controller's nine‑month budget status report for FY 2025‑2026.
• The Office of the Controller is requested to file a written report.

Why it matters

Understanding the current fiscal position helps the city plan services and informs future budget decisions.

Who is affected

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What's happening

• The Committee will consider adopting the budget and appropriation ordinance that sets estimated receipts and expenditures for city departments as of June 1, 2026, for FY 2026‑2027 and FY 2027‑2028.

Why it matters

This ordinance finalizes the city's financial plan and authorizes spending for the upcoming fiscal years.

Who is affected

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What's happening

• The Committee will consider adopting the annual salary ordinance that enumerates positions, compensation, and appointments for city departments for FY 2026‑2027 and FY 2027‑2028.

Why it matters

The ordinance determines employee salaries and staffing levels, impacting city payroll costs and service delivery.

Who is affected

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What's happening

• The Committee will hear the Mayor's proposed interim budget for all city departments for FY 2026‑2027 and FY 2027‑2028.

Why it matters

The interim budget outlines spending priorities before the final budget is adopted.

Who is affected

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