This resolution allows the Mayor and certain city officials to seek donations from various organizations and individuals to support San Francisco's economic revitalization for six months, bypassing the usual Behested Payment Ordinance restrictions. It has been passed and is now in effect.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, members of the Mayor’s Office, and the Director of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to solicit donations from nonprofits, private organizations, grantmakers, foundations, and other persons and entities for the purpose of supporting the continued economic revitalization of San Francisco, for six months from the effective date of this Resolution, notwithstanding the Behested Payment Ordinance.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need to support economic revitalization efforts in San Francisco, prompted by challenges faced during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Board adopted a resolution waiving the Behested Payment Ordinance for the Mayor and his staff to solicit donations for economic revitalization efforts.
The Mayor's Office introduced a resolution to authorize solicitation of donations for economic revitalization, citing the need for additional resources due to challenges from the Covid-19 pandemic.
The committee recommended the resolution for adoption by the full Board, highlighting the urgency of the economic situation.
The resolution was referred to the appropriate department for review and input before being presented to the committee.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution, allowing the Mayor and his staff to solicit donations for six months to support economic revitalization.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
