This resolution allows certain city services, including security and food services, to be contracted out to private companies if they can perform the work at a lower cost than city employees. It has been approved by the Controller, confirming the cost-effectiveness of this approach.
Resolution concurring with the Controller's certification that department services previously approved can be performed by private contractor for a lower cost than similar work performed by City and County employees, for the following services: Budget and Legislative Analyst Services (Board of Supervisors); Fleet Security Services, Real Estate Division Custodial Services, Real Estate Division Security Services, Convention Facilities Management (General Services Agency - Administrative Services); Security Services (Department of Public Works); Security Services (Homelessness and Supportive Housing); Security Services (Human Services Agency); Food Services at County Jails (Sheriff’s Department); Assembly of Vote by Mail Services (Department of Elections); Security Services (Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development); and Security Services (Department of Public Health).
How it got here
This legislation originated from the need to certify that certain city services can be contracted out at a lower cost than if performed by city employees, as mandated by Proposition J.
Proposition J was passed, allowing city departments to contract with private companies for services that can be performed at a lower cost than by city employees.
The Controller certified that various department services can be performed by private contractors at a lower cost than by city employees, fulfilling the requirements of Charter Section 10.104.15.
The Mayor's Office submitted the proposed budget and related legislation, including the resolution for contracting out services as certified by the Controller.
The Budget and Appropriations Committee recommended the resolution for passage to the Board of Supervisors.
The Board of Supervisors continued the item for further discussion.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution concurring with the Controller's certification for contracting out services.
The Mayor approved the resolution, finalizing the certification for contracting out services for the fiscal year.
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