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In plain English

The ordinance authorizes the settlement of two lawsuits filed by Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. against the City regarding the assessed value of a property at 375 Battery Street and includes a refund of $1,636,749 plus interest. The settlement is contingent on the approval of the Assessment Appeals Board and establishes the property's assessed value at $222,145,336 as of September 18, 2019.

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 375 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0229, Lot No. 020) (the “Subject Property”) for a stipulated assessed value of the Subject Property of $222,145,336 as of September 18, 2019, contingent upon the Assessment Appeals Board’s approval, and a refund of $1,636,749, plus statutory interest; the first lawsuit was filed on August 18, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-608468; 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-23-607304; 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 18, 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 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.

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Second Lawsuit FiledAugust 18, 2023
San Francisco Superior Court

A second lawsuit was filed by Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. concerning the assessed value of the property located at 375 Battery Street.

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Assessment Appeals Board ReviewSeptember 2024
Office of the Assessor-Recorder

The settlement of the lawsuits was contingent upon the approval of the Assessment Appeals Board regarding the stipulated assessed value.

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Committee RecommendationOctober 17, 2024
Government Audit and Oversight Committee

The Government Audit and Oversight Committee recommended the ordinance for settlement of the lawsuits.

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First Reading PassedOctober 29, 2024
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading.

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Final PassageNovember 5, 2024
Board of Supervisors

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

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Mayor's ApprovalNovember 14, 2024
Mayor

The Mayor approved the ordinance, finalizing the settlement of the lawsuits.

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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