This ordinance reallocates $540,000 from the General City Responsibility fund, directing $290,000 to the Department of Public Works for various sidewalk and safety projects, $50,000 to the Office of Economic and Workforce Development for arts initiatives, $50,000 to the Fire Department for emergency storage, and $150,000 to the Municipal Transportation Agency for safety improvements in specific areas for the fiscal year 2026-2027. The legislation is currently under a 30-day review period.
Ordinance de-appropriating $540,000 from General City Responsibility (GEN) and appropriating $290,000 to the Department of Public Works (DPW) for the replacement of missing sidewalks in Midtown Terrace, the Sloat Boulevard-Junipero Serra Boulevard safety pathway upgrade, the Junipero Serra Boulevard median maintenance plan, the Ocean Avenue sidewalk garden renewal, the Merced Triangle restoration project, and the Congo Street-Circular Avenue pedestrian island upgrade; $50,000 to the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (ECN) for West Portal arts activation; $50,000 to the Fire Department (FIR) for the District 7 emergency storage container network; and $150,000 to the Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) for Lincoln Way-5th Avenue Golden Gate Park entrance safety, 16th Avenue pedestrian safety improvements, and traffic calming in the Hearst school-area, in Fiscal Year (FY) FY2026-2027.
How it got here
This legislation originated from the need to fund various public works and community projects in District 7.
Supervisor Melgar introduced an ordinance to de-appropriate $540,000 from General City Responsibility and appropriate $290,000 to the Department of Public Works for various projects, along with funding for other departments.
The Department of Public Works identified specific projects in District 7 that required funding, including sidewalk replacements and safety improvements.
The Office of Economic and Workforce Development requested $50,000 for arts activation in West Portal as part of the funding proposal.
The Fire Department proposed a $50,000 allocation for the District 7 emergency storage container network.
The Municipal Transportation Agency outlined the need for $150,000 to enhance traffic safety in various areas, including Golden Gate Park and school zones.
The Board of Supervisors assigned the ordinance under the 30 Day Rule for further consideration.
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