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In plain English

This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $45,000 related to a flooding incident in the plaintiff's home. The lawsuit was filed by Tamsyn Waterhouse in March 2020.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Tamsyn Waterhouse against the City and County of San Francisco for $45,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 6, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-20-583543; entitled Tamsyn Waterhouse v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves a flooding event inside the plaintiff’s home.

Introduced: Oct 19, 2021
Final action: Dec 17, 2021
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How it got here

The legislation originated from a lawsuit filed by Tamsyn Waterhouse against the City and County of San Francisco regarding a flooding event in her home.

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Lawsuit Filed2020-03-06
Tamsyn Waterhouse

Tamsyn Waterhouse filed a lawsuit against the City and County of San Francisco in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-20-583543, due to a flooding event inside her home.

Leg Final
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Received from Department2021-10-04
City Attorney

The Clerk of the Board received the settlement ordinance from the City Attorney's Office.

Action History
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Assigned to Committee2021-10-19
President of the Board

The ordinance was received and assigned to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee for review.

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Committee Recommendation2021-11-18
Government Audit and Oversight Committee

The Government Audit and Oversight Committee recommended the ordinance for passage.

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Passed on First Reading2021-11-30
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading.

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Finally Passed2021-12-07
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance authorizing the settlement.

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Approved by Mayor2021-12-17
Mayor

The Mayor approved the ordinance, finalizing the settlement of the lawsuit for $45,000.

Action History

Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record

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How they voted

FINALLY PASSED
Board of Supervisors Β· Dec 7, 2021Pass
3-0 /1
PASSED ON FIRST READING
Board of Supervisors Β· Nov 30, 2021Pass
4-0
RECOMMENDED
Government Audit and Oversight Committee Β· Nov 18, 2021Pass
1-0 /1

Legislative journey

Clerk of the BoardOct 4, 2021
Β·RECEIVED FROM DEPARTMENT
PresidentOct 19, 2021
β†’RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED
Government Audit and Oversight CommitteeNov 18, 2021
βœ“RECOMMENDEDPass
Board of SupervisorsNov 30, 2021 – Dec 7, 2021
βœ“PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass
βœ“FINALLY PASSEDPass
MayorDec 17, 2021
βœ“APPROVED