Budget & Taxes

What's happening

• The Committee will vote to approve the interim budget for the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure for FY 2026‑2027.

Why it matters

The interim budget funds community development projects and services while the agency transitions from the former Redevelopment Agency.

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

Why it matters

The ordinance determines how city funds will be allocated during the interim period.

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What's happening

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

Why it matters

The ordinance sets pay and staffing levels for city employees during the interim budgeting period.

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What's happening

• The committee will hold a hearing on the Mayor's proposed budget for city and county departments for FY 2026-2027 and FY 2027-2028.
• The hearing is continued from a prior meeting.

Why it matters

The budget determines funding for city services, impacting all residents.

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What's happening

• The Board approved an ordinance permitting the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable wastewater revenue bonds up to $1,165,736,266 to fund capital wastewater projects.

Why it matters

The financing supports critical upgrades to the city’s wastewater treatment and conveyance system.

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What's happening

• The Board approved an ordinance allowing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue and sell tax-exempt or taxable power revenue bonds up to $138,164,937 to finance power enterprise capital projects.

Why it matters

The bonds provide financing for upgrades and expansions of the city’s power infrastructure.

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What's happening

• The Board approved an ordinance adjusting building permit fees, permitting the Building Inspection and Planning Departments to charge notary fees, and affirming the Planning Department’s CEQA determination.

Why it matters

The changes affect the cost of obtaining building permits and add notary fees for developers and homeowners.

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What's happening

• The ordinance amends the Business and Tax Regulations Code to extend a parking tax exemption for certain nonprofit events on School District property.
• The exemption applies retroactively from Jan 1 2026 through Dec 31 2035 for events earning less than $10,000 per event.

Why it matters

Nonprofits can host school‑benefiting events without paying parking tax, reducing costs and supporting public‑school fundraising.

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What's happening

• The Board passed an ordinance settling the lawsuit filed by Natasha Koral for $150,000.
• The lawsuit involved a personal injury claim on a City sidewalk.

Why it matters

The City will pay $150,000, affecting taxpayers and addressing liability for sidewalk safety.

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What's happening

• The Board approved an ordinance allowing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable water revenue bonds up to $570,508,918 to finance water and Hetch Hetchy projects.

Why it matters

The bonds fund improvements to the city’s water supply and Hetch Hetchy infrastructure.

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What's happening

• The Board approved an ordinance allocating all estimated capital project receipts and expenditures for the Public Utilities Commission for FY ending June 30, 2027 and FY ending June 30, 2028.

Why it matters

It sets the funding needed to maintain and improve water, power, and wastewater infrastructure for the city.

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What's happening

• The Board passed an ordinance settling the lawsuit filed by Grace Lee and Pius Lee for $210,000.
• The lawsuit involved a personal injury claim on a City sidewalk.

Why it matters

The City will pay $210,000, affecting taxpayers and addressing sidewalk safety concerns.

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What's happening

• The ordinance appropriates $195,000,000 of GO bond proceeds to the Department of Public Health, Department of Public Works, Recreation and Park Department, and the Municipal Transportation Agency.
• Funds will be used for acquiring and improving property for health, nursing, mental‑health facilities, and for transportation, pedestrian safety, streetscape, and public‑space projects in FY 2025‑2026.

Why it matters

The funding supports critical health services and improves transportation and public spaces for residents.

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What's happening

• The Board passed an ordinance settling the lawsuit filed by Wan Ieng Cheang Che and Kim Heng Che for $500,000.
• The lawsuit involved a personal injury claim on a City sidewalk.

Why it matters

The City will pay $500,000, impacting taxpayers and reflecting liability for sidewalk safety.

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What's happening

• The resolution proposes adding Treasure Island territory to Infrastructure and Revitalization Financing District No. 1.
• It orders a public hearing on the annexation for September 15, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

Why it matters

It expands the financing district, allowing new funding mechanisms for Treasure Island development.

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What's happening

• The City authorizes two agreements with the California Department of Health Care Services for the Medi-Cal County Inmate Program.
• The agreements allow reimbursement up to $35,363.08 for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, with the City assuming any penalties.

Why it matters

The agreements ensure continued health care reimbursement for incarcerated individuals while protecting the City from audit penalties.

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What's happening

• The resolution authorizes the Executive Director of the Treasure Island Development Authority to prepare an appendix to the financing plan for the annexation.
• The appendix will support adding the new project areas to the district.

Why it matters

It moves the financing plan forward, enabling the city to fund the annexed Treasure Island projects.

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• The City and County are extending the mental health services agreement with the Homeless Children’s Network to June 30, 2027.
• Funding is increased by $3,252,257, raising the total ceiling to $11,786,969.

Why it matters

Extending and funding the agreement keeps vital mental health treatment available to homeless children and their families.

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What's happening

• The Board passed an ordinance allowing the Public Utilities Commission to issue tax‑exempt or taxable water revenue bonds up to $570,508,918.
• The bonds will finance capital water projects and Hetch Hetchy water system improvements.

Why it matters

It provides funding for water infrastructure, ensuring reliable supply and potentially affecting water rates.

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What's happening

• The Board adopted a resolution allowing the Human Services Agency to accept and spend a $200,000 federal grant for Ukrainian refugee support.
• The grant covers the period from October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2026.

Why it matters

The funding enables city services that help Ukrainian refugees obtain housing, assistance, and integration support.

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What's happening

• The ordinance changes the Building Code to modify fees charged by the Department of Building Inspection.
• It also amends the Administrative Code to allow the Department of Building Inspection and Planning Department to charge notary fees and affirms a CEQA determination.

Why it matters

Changing permit and notary fees will affect the cost of building projects for developers, homeowners, and renters.

Who is affected

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What's happening

• The Board passed an ordinance allowing the Public Utilities Commission to issue tax‑exempt or taxable power revenue bonds up to $138,164,937.
• The bonds will finance various capital projects for the Power Enterprise and may include refinancing existing debt.

Why it matters

It provides financing for power infrastructure improvements, impacting electricity reliability and rates.

Who is affected

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What's happening

• The Board passed an ordinance appropriating all estimated capital project receipts for the Public Utilities Commission for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
• It also appropriates all estimated capital project expenditures for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2028.

Why it matters

It determines funding for utility infrastructure projects, affecting water, power, and wastewater services.

Who is affected

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