This ordinance allocates $4 million to the Department of Emergency Management for increased street conditions staffing and $150,000 to the Human Rights Commission for community initiatives in the fiscal year 2025-2026. Both funds come from the General City Reserve.
Ordinance appropriating $4,000,000 from the General City Reserve to the Department of Emergency Management (DEM) for expanded street conditions staffing, and $150,000 from the General City Reserve to the Human Rights Commission (HRC) for community initiatives in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026.
How it got here
This legislation originated from the Mayor's Office in response to increased public safety and community support needs during high-profile events in San Francisco.
The Mayor's Office submitted a request for a $4 million appropriation to the Department of Emergency Management for expanded street conditions staffing and $150,000 to the Human Rights Commission for community initiatives.
The Budget and Finance Committee recommended the ordinance for approval, highlighting the need for additional resources to support public safety during upcoming events.
The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading, moving it closer to final approval.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, officially appropriating funds for the Department of Emergency Management and the Human Rights Commission.
The Mayor approved the ordinance, allowing the appropriated funds to be utilized as intended.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
