This resolution allows the Port of San Francisco to accept and use an $28 million grant for the Mission Bay Ferry Landing project, covering the period from June 1, 2025, to October 1, 2028. It was passed to ensure funding for the project in accordance with city charter regulations.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Port of San Francisco to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $28,000,000 from San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority to fund the Mission Bay Ferry Landing project for the period of June 1, 2025, through October 1, 2028, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118 (a).
How it got here
The legislation originated from a collaborative effort between the Port of San Francisco and the San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority to secure funding for the Mission Bay Ferry Landing project.
The Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law, providing significant funding for zero-emission port equipment and infrastructure.
The EPA announced the availability of $3 billion in grant funding through the Clean Ports Program to help ports transition to zero-emissions operations.
The Port and SF Bay Ferry submitted a $55.4 million grant application to fund the San Francisco Waterfront Emissions-Free Ferry System.
The EPA announced that the Port of San Francisco was selected to receive an award for the full funding request of $55.4 million.
The Port Commission adopted a resolution authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of $28 million in funding for the Mission Bay Ferry Landing project.
The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Port for the delivery of the Mission Bay Ferry Landing project.
The Board of Supervisors passed the resolution retroactively authorizing the Port to accept and expend the grant for the Mission Bay Ferry Landing project.
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