A formal position or approval by the Board: Concurring with the Controller's certification that department services can be performed by private contractor for a lower cost than similar work performed by City and County employees, for Materials Testing and Inspection Services (Department of Public Works).
Resolution concurring with the Controller's certification that department services can be performed by private contractor for a lower cost than similar work performed by City and County employees, for Materials Testing and Inspection Services (Department of Public Works).
How it got here
This legislation originated from the Controller's certification that certain department services can be contracted out at a lower cost than performed by city employees, specifically for Materials Testing and Inspection Services.
The Controller determined that Materials Testing and Inspection Services can be performed by a private contractor at a lower cost than by City employees, fulfilling the requirements of Charter Section 10.104.15.
The Mayor's Office submitted the proposed budget for FY 2026-27, including the Proposition J certification for contracting out services.
The Budget and Appropriations Committee reviewed the resolution concurring with the Controller's certification for contracting out services, including those for Materials Testing and Inspection.
The Committee amended the resolution to specifically address the contracting of Materials Testing and Inspection Services and moved it forward for further consideration.
The Committee completed its review of the resolution and prepared it for presentation to the full Board of Supervisors.
The resolution is currently pending action by the Board of Supervisors following its review by the Budget and Appropriations Committee.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record