This ordinance allows the Legacy Business Assistance Program to bypass certain grantmaking rules and other restrictions that typically apply to contractors in various city codes. It aims to streamline support for legacy businesses in San Francisco.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to exempt the Legacy Business Assistance Program from the grantmaking requirements under Administrative Code, Chapter 21G, and all other provisions in the Administrative, Labor and Employment, Environment, and Police Codes imposing obligations or other restrictions on contractors.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need to exempt the Legacy Business Assistance Program from existing grantmaking requirements to better serve Legacy Businesses in San Francisco.
The City enacted Ordinance No. 29-15, establishing the Legacy Business Registry to recognize longstanding, community-serving businesses as valuable cultural assets.
Ordinance No. 65-24 was enacted to create the Legacy Business Assistance Program, providing grants and financial assistance to Legacy Businesses and their landlords.
The Small Business Commission reviewed and supported the proposal to exempt the Legacy Business Assistance Program from Chapter 21G requirements, citing its unique structure and rigorous review process.
The Office of Small Business submitted the ordinance to the Clerk of the Board for introduction to the Board of Supervisors.
The Rules Committee recommended the ordinance for passage, acknowledging its importance for the Legacy Business Assistance Program.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, exempting the Legacy Business Assistance Program from certain grantmaking requirements.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
