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In plain English

This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $530,000 related to property damage from flooding, filed by Thomas and Eleanor Wehlen. The lawsuit was initiated on March 27, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Thomas Wehlen and Eleanor Wehlen against the City and County of San Francisco for $530,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 27, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-605031; entitled Thomas and Eleanor Wehlen v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves alleged property damage arising from flooding.

Introduced: Jun 3, 2025
Final action: Aug 5, 2025
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How it got here

This legislation originated from a lawsuit filed by Thomas and Eleanor Wehlen against the City and County of San Francisco regarding property damage from flooding.

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Lawsuit Filed2023-03-27
Thomas and Eleanor Wehlen

Thomas and Eleanor Wehlen filed a lawsuit against the City and County of San Francisco in San Francisco Superior Court, alleging property damage due to flooding.

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Received from Department2025-05-19
City Attorney

The ordinance authorizing the settlement of the lawsuit was received from the City Attorney's office.

Action History
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Committee Recommendation2025-07-17
Government Audit and Oversight Committee

The Government Audit and Oversight Committee recommended the ordinance for approval during their meeting.

Board Pkt 072225
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Passed on First Reading2025-07-22
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading, authorizing the settlement of the lawsuit for $530,000.

Action History
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Finally Passed2025-07-29
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, completing the legislative process.

Action History
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Approved2025-08-05
Mayor

The Mayor approved the ordinance, finalizing the settlement agreement.

Action History

Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record

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How they voted

Legislative journey

Clerk of the BoardMay 19, 2025
ยทRECEIVED FROM DEPARTMENT
PresidentJun 3, 2025
โ†’RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED
Government Audit and Oversight CommitteeJul 17, 2025
โœ“RECOMMENDED AS COMMITTEE REPORTPass
Board of SupervisorsJul 22, 2025 โ€“ Jul 29, 2025
โœ“PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass
โœ“FINALLY PASSEDPass
MayorAug 5, 2025
โœ“APPROVED