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In plain English

The ordinance authorizes the settlement of two lawsuits by Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. against the City regarding the assessed value of a property at 555 North Point, resulting in a stipulated value of $140.7 million and a refund of $943,740 plus interest. This settlement is contingent on approval from the Assessment Appeals Board.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of two related lawsuits filed by Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. et al. against the City and County of San Francisco concerning the real property located at 555 North Point, San Francisco, CA (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0029, Lot No. 007) (the “Subject Property”) for a stipulated assessed value of the Subject Property of $140,700,000 as of September 17, 2019, contingent upon the Assessment Appeals Board’s approval, and a refund of $943,740 plus statutory interest; the first lawsuit was filed on August 7, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-608156; entitled Park Hotels & Resorts Inc., et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; the second lawsuit was filed on June 27, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-607311; entitled Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuits involve the assessed value of the Subject Property for property tax purposes as of the September 17, 2019 change in ownership date and a transfer tax refund.

Introduced: Sep 3, 2024
Final action: Nov 14, 2024
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How it got here

The legislation originated from two lawsuits filed by Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. against the City concerning property tax assessments and transfer tax refunds.

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First Lawsuit FiledJune 27, 2023
San Francisco Superior Court

Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. filed a lawsuit against the City regarding a transfer tax refund, initiating legal action that would lead to the ordinance.

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Second Lawsuit FiledAugust 7, 2023
San Francisco Superior Court

A second lawsuit was filed by Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. concerning the assessed value of the property for tax purposes as of September 17, 2019.

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Settlement Proposal PreparedSeptember 2024
City Attorney

The City Attorney prepared a settlement proposal for the lawsuits, recommending a stipulated assessed value and a refund amount.

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Committee RecommendationOctober 17, 2024
Government Audit and Oversight Committee

The Government Audit and Oversight Committee recommended the ordinance to settle the lawsuits.

Legistar action history
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First Reading PassedOctober 29, 2024
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading, moving it closer to final approval.

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Final PassageNovember 5, 2024
Board of Supervisors

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

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Mayor's ApprovalNovember 14, 2024
Mayor

The Mayor approved the ordinance, finalizing the settlement agreement.

Legistar action history

Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record

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How they voted

PASSED, ON FIRST READING
Board of Supervisors · Oct 29, 2024Pass
5-0
RECOMMENDED..
Government Audit and Oversight Committee · Oct 17, 2024Pass
1-0

Legislative journey

Clerk of the BoardAug 14, 2024
·RECEIVED FROM DEPARTMENT
PresidentSep 3, 2024
RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED
Government Audit and Oversight CommitteeOct 17, 2024
RECOMMENDED..Pass
Board of SupervisorsOct 29, 2024 – Nov 5, 2024
PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass
FINALLY PASSEDPass
MayorNov 14, 2024
APPROVED