Budget & Taxes

What's happening

• The Board passed an ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit for $8,725,000.
• The settlement resolves claims by the named employees and similarly situated current and former city workers.

Why it matters

It uses city funds to end a large employment dispute, affecting the budget and taxpayers.

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• Board approved an annexation supplement to the Infrastructure Financing Plan for Treasure Island.
• The supplement updates the plan to include the newly annexed property.

Why it matters

The updated plan guides future development and financing for Treasure Island projects.

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• Board approved a motion to place a tax amendment on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
• The amendment would end the foreclosure exemption for most property transfers starting March 1, 2027.

Why it matters

It changes how property transfers are taxed, potentially increasing city revenue and affecting many property owners.

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• Board adopted a resolution to issue bonds for the annexation of property to the Treasure Island Infrastructure and Revitalization Financing District.
• The bonds will fund new project areas on Treasure Island.

Why it matters

Bond financing will support infrastructure improvements and development on Treasure Island.

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• The board will adopt a resolution settling the unlitigated claims filed by Service Employees International Union, Local 1021 for $181,306.
• Board Rule 3.25.2 is suspended so the settlement does not need referral to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

Why it matters

Closing the claims limits legal exposure and financial risk for the City while addressing employee grievances.

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• The board will adopt a resolution settling the unlitigated claim filed by International Federation of Technical Engineers, Local 21 for $201,174.
• Board Rule 3.25.2 is suspended so the settlement does not need referral to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

Why it matters

Resolving the claim avoids further legal costs and closes an employment‑dispute case involving city workers.

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• The Board adopted a resolution allowing the Department of Public Health to receive and spend a $115,000 gift from Epic Systems.
• The gift is designated to support low‑income and at‑risk populations.
• The funding covers the period July 1 2025 through June 30 2026.

Why it matters

It provides additional resources to help low‑income and at‑risk residents access health services.

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• The Board approved a resolution letting the Treasurer’s Office use a $250,000 Jain‑Trivedi Fund grant to raise per‑diem payments for qualifying low‑income jurors in criminal cases.
• The program runs from August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2031.

Why it matters

Increasing juror compensation helps ensure diverse jury participation and reduces financial hardship for low‑income citizens serving in court.

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• The Board adopted a resolution allowing the Department of Public Health to receive and spend a $37,500 gift from Epic Systems.
• The gift is designated to support low‑income and at‑risk populations.
• The funding covers the period July 1 2025 through June 30 2026.

Why it matters

It adds modest funding to help low‑income and at‑risk residents access health services.

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• The City Administrator can pause, reduce, or return annual contributions from departments that contract for Public Works to the Self-Insurance Surety Bond Fund.
• The change amends Administrative Code Chapter 6.

Why it matters

It changes how city funds for public‑works contracts are managed, affecting departmental budgets and overall financial stability.

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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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