This resolution calls for the creation of a Small Business Relief Fund to support merchants impacted by the Islais Creek Bridge Replacement Project on Third Street. It has been approved by the city.
Resolution urging the City and County of San Francisco to establish a Small Business Relief Fund for merchants affected by the Islais Creek Bridge Replacement Project along the Third Street corridor.
How it got here
The legislation originated from concerns about the economic impact on small businesses due to the upcoming Islais Creek Bridge Replacement Project.
City departments began planning for the Islais Creek Bridge Replacement Project, which is part of the broader Islais Creek Adaptation Strategy aimed at addressing infrastructure needs and climate resilience.
Merchants in the Bayview-Hunters Point area expressed concerns about the lack of mitigation plans and support strategies from the City in anticipation of the bridge replacement's impact on their businesses.
Supervisor Walton introduced the resolution urging the establishment of a Small Business Relief Fund to support merchants affected by the Islais Creek Bridge Replacement Project.
The Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 319-25, urging the establishment of a Small Business Relief Fund for affected merchants along the Third Street corridor.
The Mayor returned the resolution unsigned, but it became effective without his approval due to the time limit set forth in the City Charter.
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