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that was approximately $80,000. finally, the are always able to seat savings from the uniform allocation set aside for new academy classes by absorbing cost in our current year budget. we took approximately $258,000 for that. that rolls and to about $1.3 million. all of the items were taken as part of the 2.5% reduction that we made a. this next slide highlights -- the december savings, we needed to come up with the overall 10% which represents $5.2 million. approximately 573 in additional net revenues from back payments for rent. you see the line item. that is predominantly from rent we were owed to to some of the sites we have on some facilities. as well as increases to profit -- to fire prevention revenues. we are seeing more people go to the bureau and get fire prevention permits. so we saw a slight increase in that. an additional $1.2 million in ambulance revenue is assumed and predicate on the assumption of the department regaining exclusive operating rights for san francisco, which i will get into in greater
that was approximately $80,000. finally, the are always able to seat savings from the uniform allocation set aside for new academy classes by absorbing cost in our current year budget. we took approximately $258,000 for that. that rolls and to about $1.3 million. all of the items were taken as part of the 2.5% reduction that we made a. this next slide highlights -- the december savings, we needed to come up with the overall 10% which represents $5.2 million. approximately 573 in additional net...
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a one-year brownout is worth approximately $2.5 million. if there is a violation between july 1st, 2011 and december 3rd, it would be half that. no impact after december 24th, 2011. supervisor kim: when we talk about the deactivation of an engine, are we talking about one truck or are we talking about an entire fire station? >> we have two different types of apparatus -- the engine is a smaller one which carries water and poses that was one officer and three firefighters. the stations i highlighted as a potential brownout engine co. are quarter with another apparatus, typically a truck company, the larger of the to apparatus with the forcible entry tools and hydraulic letters. supervisor kim: i only ask because the line item under the first 10% target reductions for engine 35 -- we were talking about that apparatus but when we talk about brownouts, the saving is roughly $2.5 million for station no. 2? >> it would be the same savings as engine 35 because would be the same apparatus. the station would remain open, but some of it is for where
a one-year brownout is worth approximately $2.5 million. if there is a violation between july 1st, 2011 and december 3rd, it would be half that. no impact after december 24th, 2011. supervisor kim: when we talk about the deactivation of an engine, are we talking about one truck or are we talking about an entire fire station? >> we have two different types of apparatus -- the engine is a smaller one which carries water and poses that was one officer and three firefighters. the stations i...
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so approximately 15% of all the housing would be required to be affordable, permanently affordable. the agreement goes further than the existing law and mandates that 1/3 of that requirement be on site so there would be approximately 271 net new b.m.r. affordable housing units added to the front, in addition to any rent control or project units. we estimate that in the project sponsor pays the remaining 2/3 of that obligation, that would amount to approximately $221 million to be paid to the mayor's affordable housing trust fund. >> thank you. >> supervisor elsbernd? supervisor elsbernd: thank you. i'd like to follow up with planning. and i'm seeing mr. albert out there too. on supervisor avalos's comments, because i don't think you've given a full response on the traffic avenue. let's talk about the 19th avenue corridor study, which was a document that was a foundational piece of this e. implet r. the 19th avenue corridor study analyzed what would happen along 19th avenue with all of these projects that are a part of your cumulative impact, parkmerced and all those projects, but al
so approximately 15% of all the housing would be required to be affordable, permanently affordable. the agreement goes further than the existing law and mandates that 1/3 of that requirement be on site so there would be approximately 271 net new b.m.r. affordable housing units added to the front, in addition to any rent control or project units. we estimate that in the project sponsor pays the remaining 2/3 of that obligation, that would amount to approximately $221 million to be paid to the...
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this amounts to approximately 2 $160 million of public benefit. -- to $160 million of public benefit. that is in addition to our existing code and the requirements. to underline that point, the project would have to comply with inclusion very housing requirements as they stand today. we have gone the project's sponsor to commit to doing at least a third of those requirements on site. that is a firm commitment in the agreement that represents about 271 new affordable units within the project boundaries. in addition, if the project sponsor was to pay fees, that would amount to a sum of approximately $229 million that would be flowing toward affordable housing. i would like to point out that is bigger than the bond we tried to pass several years ago and represents a significant sum for affordable housing construction. from the fiscal and economic impact perspective, this office worked with the budget office, the comptroller's office, to look at how this would affect the city's health. we expect the city to have approximately $17.50 million net fiscal surplus after the project is built up
this amounts to approximately 2 $160 million of public benefit. -- to $160 million of public benefit. that is in addition to our existing code and the requirements. to underline that point, the project would have to comply with inclusion very housing requirements as they stand today. we have gone the project's sponsor to commit to doing at least a third of those requirements on site. that is a firm commitment in the agreement that represents about 271 new affordable units within the project...
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the mta is projected to spend approximately $5 billion more. public health is under $2 million more and that the fire department, approximately $6 million more. those account for the majority of the increase that i talked about that is a $12 million increase, those three departments. the other two large overtime using departments show a decline during the current year versus actual spending last year. the police department is expected to spend a million and a half less than this year. the sheriff's office to spending approximately 1.5 million less on overtime than they did last year at this time. we have seen a mix of trends that consume the overtime expenses for the city. the mta, fire and police are all a absorbing their overtime expenditures within budget. dph and the sheriff's department are anticipating meeting a supplemental to cover some of their costs. some are overspending but absorbing this within their budget. that is the case for three of the five. the board placed a cap of 624 hours per individual per year on overtime use. this has
the mta is projected to spend approximately $5 billion more. public health is under $2 million more and that the fire department, approximately $6 million more. those account for the majority of the increase that i talked about that is a $12 million increase, those three departments. the other two large overtime using departments show a decline during the current year versus actual spending last year. the police department is expected to spend a million and a half less than this year. the...
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however, contributions to kind significantly by approximately 75,000 in fiscal year 2008 and 2009. we contribute this to the economic climate and income and adjustments, which is comprised of dividend and interest income, and the annual accounting entry to report unrealized gains and losses average approximately $110,000 from year to year. this amount is subject to market trends, it may fluctuate from year to year, as seen by the low of approximately $20,000 in fiscal year 2005, and a high of $164,000 in 08. excluding 2010, a non adjustment was posted. this is further detailed here and in the upcoming slides. annual expenditures increase through fiscal year 2009, however the increases were not drafted with the exception of fiscal year 2007. this amount includes a journal entry of approximately $176,000, which represents a transfer of patient funds to clear a cash deficit in a capital projects fund held by laguna honda. during the course of the audit, these funds were returned to the patient account and are included in fiscal year 10 income and adjustment total of 207,000. this item
however, contributions to kind significantly by approximately 75,000 in fiscal year 2008 and 2009. we contribute this to the economic climate and income and adjustments, which is comprised of dividend and interest income, and the annual accounting entry to report unrealized gains and losses average approximately $110,000 from year to year. this amount is subject to market trends, it may fluctuate from year to year, as seen by the low of approximately $20,000 in fiscal year 2005, and a high of...
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parkmerced is an existing residential neighborhood on approximately 152 acres of land in the southwest portion the existing on-site residents are located in a 172-story building. the proposed project is a long-term mixed use development program to comprehensively replan and redesign the site. the project will increase residential density, provide a neighborhood corridor with retail services, modified transit facilities and improve utilities within the site. a new precan-5 school and a daycare facility, a fitness center and new open space uses including athletic playing fields, walking and biking paths and approximate two-acre farm and community gardens would also be provided. about 1,683 of the existing apartments located in 11 tower building would be retained. over a period of approximate 20 years, the remaining 15, 1,538 existing departments would be demolished in phases and fully replaced, an an additional 5,679 new units would be added to the project site resulting in a total of about 8,900 units on the site. the project also includes construction of or provides financing for const
parkmerced is an existing residential neighborhood on approximately 152 acres of land in the southwest portion the existing on-site residents are located in a 172-story building. the proposed project is a long-term mixed use development program to comprehensively replan and redesign the site. the project will increase residential density, provide a neighborhood corridor with retail services, modified transit facilities and improve utilities within the site. a new precan-5 school and a daycare...
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the academy is approximately $1.6 million for roughly 16 weeks in the academy. that includes the salaries for the new employees as well as training staff. some of that is because of when the members go out in the field because they've -- there will actually be somewhat of a savings because when they are working, we pay less overtime at the higher rate. but this is the first class we have hired in five years. supervisor kim: i'm not sure how relevant this is or how much it has an impact on the overtime budget, but can we do an analysis on the overtime budget by rank, like how much we allocate by rank -- for example, firefighter compared to battalion chief? >> we did take a look at that, and it is proportionate to the number of members we have in each class. we are paying more time to the firefighters, and the higher you go in classification, the fewer opportunities there are for overtime. it is based on the numbers within the class. supervisor kim: thank you. >> ok, this next slide is more of a visual graphics on the overtime that we have proposed for the next fi
the academy is approximately $1.6 million for roughly 16 weeks in the academy. that includes the salaries for the new employees as well as training staff. some of that is because of when the members go out in the field because they've -- there will actually be somewhat of a savings because when they are working, we pay less overtime at the higher rate. but this is the first class we have hired in five years. supervisor kim: i'm not sure how relevant this is or how much it has an impact on the...
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our last meeting with you we gave you approximately 750 letters. i have approximately another 130 that i would like you to enter into on record. the commission who has given this report and focused in on liability, the cost of operating our program and training. as far as the liability, i have sent an email notice out to all of our beat owners to increase their liability insurance from $1 million to $2 million. i haven't received one email back saying no. the beat owners i talked to increased it up to $2 million or more. let it also be known that the security companies that work in this city are only required to have $200,000 liability so when the pssg report says we enjoy special benefits, i think it is the security companies enjoying special benefits. we are more regulated by the city. security companies are regulated by the state. you have more control over us than you do with security companies. also another thing we looked at is the business tax that security companies are paying and the payroll tax. in a meeting with a couple of the commissio
our last meeting with you we gave you approximately 750 letters. i have approximately another 130 that i would like you to enter into on record. the commission who has given this report and focused in on liability, the cost of operating our program and training. as far as the liability, i have sent an email notice out to all of our beat owners to increase their liability insurance from $1 million to $2 million. i haven't received one email back saying no. the beat owners i talked to increased...
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if the program is extended going forward, it is likely to add approximately $6 million per year to the city's required contribution that we need to make to retirement because of the enhanced benefits. about $6 million in costs, and this needs to be weighed against operating savings against those who are retiring later. those come from our estimations of $55,000 per officer per year. it gets very hard to map in a way that it gets cost neutral. i should say that the data we have got based on our conclusions is imperfect. we have only had the program in place for three years. we have had over 150 officers participate as a sample size, and when you're trying to take into account what is going on in terms of retirement behavior, it is hard to separate one influence from another, so we have seen officers retire marginally earlier, and we have to figure how much of that is attributed to the drop program or wage increases or other pressures going on in the economy, so it is an imperfect and incomplete sample size, but those are the conclusions. chair chu: take you. supervisor kim, do you have
if the program is extended going forward, it is likely to add approximately $6 million per year to the city's required contribution that we need to make to retirement because of the enhanced benefits. about $6 million in costs, and this needs to be weighed against operating savings against those who are retiring later. those come from our estimations of $55,000 per officer per year. it gets very hard to map in a way that it gets cost neutral. i should say that the data we have got based on our...
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>> supervisor kim, i think last year's report identified approximately 250 positions or more currently performed by sworn staff that could be performed by civilians. i would be happy to get a copy of last year's report to members of the committee. >> that would be great. in that report, is there also analysis of the long-term benefits? a measly, we do not want to lay off officers, but as we have retirements, not worry about those positions in hiring civilians that are a little bit more affordable. >> there is financial information about it in the report with the wage of officer and a typical civilian. i think, and i will speak for myself, i think the chief has a more valuable perspective to add on this, but the benefits are probably two fold in the long term. number one, generally speaking, it it would likely be less expensive to staff many of these positions with civilians. secondly, given the conversation about the expense of running an academy class and the time it takes to edit the we train an officer for that duty, at times, it is simpler and faster to hire a civilian, but i want
>> supervisor kim, i think last year's report identified approximately 250 positions or more currently performed by sworn staff that could be performed by civilians. i would be happy to get a copy of last year's report to members of the committee. >> that would be great. in that report, is there also analysis of the long-term benefits? a measly, we do not want to lay off officers, but as we have retirements, not worry about those positions in hiring civilians that are a little bit...
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you have approximations of the number of students needed. we worked with our gear up grant to a line credit support programs for the best. with our school improvement grant, we will be serving approximately 59th graders in the mission. -- 50 ninth graders in the mission. assuming the attendance rates and those eligible for esy gear up and add an extra class for spring numbers, we have identified additional needs based on a 25-one student to teacher need. and a 20-1 need for newcomers. you see the class's and the number of teachers. summer school teachers teach two classes each. we have a certain number of minutes that we have to hit for students to receive credit. results that we have had from past summer school programs before 2008, 75% of ninth graders passed the courses and went for summer school. in 2009, out we upped that. last year, during the eighth grade transitional program come lot 28 students were able to transition to high school. thank you. any questions? supervisor avalos: just a question, is it just the students that are havin
you have approximations of the number of students needed. we worked with our gear up grant to a line credit support programs for the best. with our school improvement grant, we will be serving approximately 59th graders in the mission. -- 50 ninth graders in the mission. assuming the attendance rates and those eligible for esy gear up and add an extra class for spring numbers, we have identified additional needs based on a 25-one student to teacher need. and a 20-1 need for newcomers. you see...
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approximately 20,000 square feet for historic structures. and as i mentioned, parks and open spaces. so treasure island and yerba buena were originally constructed in 1937 as a works projects. treasure island is a 400-acre man-made island. the navy built the island in increments, so the infrastructure is tied together -- what is the best word? not the most rational layout. entirely new infrastructure systems will need to be provided before any development takes place. in addition to the wet/dry utility, there is approximately $140 million retrofit program and the possibility -- to guard against the possibility of tsunami. we will touch on that in the presentation. of the 450 acres, the treasure island development authority will receive all of treasure island, with the exception of -- this is not working right now, but -- let's see. this shaded area here outlined in red is outlined by the department of labor as the job corps vocational training program. that would remain under federal jurisdiction. on the south side of your blenheim islands -
approximately 20,000 square feet for historic structures. and as i mentioned, parks and open spaces. so treasure island and yerba buena were originally constructed in 1937 as a works projects. treasure island is a 400-acre man-made island. the navy built the island in increments, so the infrastructure is tied together -- what is the best word? not the most rational layout. entirely new infrastructure systems will need to be provided before any development takes place. in addition to the wet/dry...
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it also generates approximately $1 million annually to the general fund. in a more qualitative sense, we believe the city benefits by one, enhancing its reputation as a tourist destination. two, it increases demand for maritime businesses as well as maritime employment, particularly with the synergy between the cruise terminal facility and the dry docks at pier 70. it continues and integrates the improvements along the northern waterfront, including the exploratory and project, and finally, it will serve as a lasting legacy for the 34th america's cup, and we hope to use the cachet with the america's cup for future use at pier 27. the next steps -- again, i mentioned a four, we go to the budget and finance committee for fiscal feasibility. we are in the process of selecting a construction manager general contractor. that process is under way. the rfq was issued two weeks ago. there was a previous meeting last friday, and we'll get back to you for consideration for approval of the contractor in the june meeting. the design team is very busy doing the design
it also generates approximately $1 million annually to the general fund. in a more qualitative sense, we believe the city benefits by one, enhancing its reputation as a tourist destination. two, it increases demand for maritime businesses as well as maritime employment, particularly with the synergy between the cruise terminal facility and the dry docks at pier 70. it continues and integrates the improvements along the northern waterfront, including the exploratory and project, and finally, it...
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it is approximately a 20% undercount. this is probably an under estimate of the magnitude of the problem. supervisor mar: there is probably 20% more than the 800. >> that is a conservative estimate because we're only looking at san francisco general. we also looked at injury rates across different age groups. these injury rates are higher than the national health objectives across age groups. one thing that is stark is the age of deaths among the elderly. we're talking about severe and fatal injuries. this is disproportionately experienced by our seniors. we're trying to better understand the causes. they are well established. they include the environment, traffic, were pedestrians, higher speeds. the vehicle type is also associated with injuries. the design of the rose and where people across as well as lighting. another factor that impacts on whether people are injured his their physical abilities. the very young have limited ability to perceive their environment and how fast the car is coming towards them. this is just
it is approximately a 20% undercount. this is probably an under estimate of the magnitude of the problem. supervisor mar: there is probably 20% more than the 800. >> that is a conservative estimate because we're only looking at san francisco general. we also looked at injury rates across different age groups. these injury rates are higher than the national health objectives across age groups. one thing that is stark is the age of deaths among the elderly. we're talking about severe and...
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the other thing involved is that there are approximately seven people who are there. what we want to do is take -- i want to go from 1993. part of the problem of the time that it's taken is that the $93,000 was based upon an estimate. we went through the permit history and there were some partitiones that were put in the 1930's and 1940's and some bathrooms were put in the 1920's. this was originally a warehouse and the top floor was used as warehouse space. it was a shifting and windling to determine which things were done with permit and which things weren't. we were shown that there was a fair amount of work done with partitions. there was an elevator put in over the course of the years. so what happened was there was -- it took time between that $93,000 to bring it down to $20,000. that was -- we had to do research. we had to go out to the property. that type of thing. we can go into this with more questions. however, what we're asking for today sf 90 days which -- so that the tenants can vacate and we can remove what sill legally put in, put up an up-to-date, cod
the other thing involved is that there are approximately seven people who are there. what we want to do is take -- i want to go from 1993. part of the problem of the time that it's taken is that the $93,000 was based upon an estimate. we went through the permit history and there were some partitiones that were put in the 1930's and 1940's and some bathrooms were put in the 1920's. this was originally a warehouse and the top floor was used as warehouse space. it was a shifting and windling to...
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we are also recommending the obligation of approximately 50,000 -- de-obligation of approximately $50,000 in prop k funds. we have also included a provision that we not incur expenses for the planning phase until it is completed. with that, i just want to point out, other members as -- other members of sfmta are here if your questions. supervisor campos: colleagues, any questions on this item? any questions for mta? no questions? is there any member of the public would like to speak on this item. please come forward. you each have two minutes. >> good morning, a chair, members. in a community planner with the san francisco bicycle coalition. i strongly urge you to approve this amendment for planning of a better jfk drive. we support a whole network of streets to make it safe and comfortable for everyone to bike. i believe that has created 1.5 miles of bike way on jfk drive. we see a lot of families biking with kids to school. a lot of people who might be afraid to bite could visit the attractions in golden gate -- afraid to bike could visit the attractions in golden gate park. a week ago,
we are also recommending the obligation of approximately 50,000 -- de-obligation of approximately $50,000 in prop k funds. we have also included a provision that we not incur expenses for the planning phase until it is completed. with that, i just want to point out, other members as -- other members of sfmta are here if your questions. supervisor campos: colleagues, any questions on this item? any questions for mta? no questions? is there any member of the public would like to speak on this...
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. >> item 7, ordinance appropriating approximately 1.3 million of general fund reserve for the ethics commission. >> i introduced this supplemental appropriation for the public campaign finance fund. we introduced the budget before the first vote. over the past several years, as part of the budget-balancing process, 7 million has been pulled from the fund. and makes it very doubtful if we have the right amount of money to meet our obligations for the campaign finance fund. this is special especially in the context of the elections happening this year. we have a new system that will be played out for the first time this november the candidates running for office will be able to work together to get a common message out and at the same time differentiate themselves to the voters. this should be robust and meet the needs of those running. the fund is to make sure that we have a way to prevent candidates from having to go through looking for not so great sources of money to be able to run their collections. i know it comes with a cost to move us forward but after having talked with the di
. >> item 7, ordinance appropriating approximately 1.3 million of general fund reserve for the ethics commission. >> i introduced this supplemental appropriation for the public campaign finance fund. we introduced the budget before the first vote. over the past several years, as part of the budget-balancing process, 7 million has been pulled from the fund. and makes it very doubtful if we have the right amount of money to meet our obligations for the campaign finance fund. this is...
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there is also request of captain john joseph garrity to accept a gift of a jacket valued at approximately $150 from mr. larry sechuk, loss prevention and special operations, from macy's new york. >> i would move to accept it. what you see in front of you is probably six months of reports. >> second. >> any public comment? commissioner dejesus: any public comment on the secure communities issue. thank you. the next is the request for the captain, joseph garrity, to accept the gift jacket. >> so moved. >> second. commissioner dejesus: any public comment on that? >> i just want to applaud the captain for his suggestion of donating the jacket to a person in the tenderloin. >> i was either going to donate it in a raffle or give it to a person in the committee. commissioner dejesus: without objections, commissioners? ok. >> public comment? commissioner dejesus: ok, move to item number two. >> item number 2 is general public comment. the public is now welcome to address the commission regarding items that do not appear on tonight's agenda but that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of th
there is also request of captain john joseph garrity to accept a gift of a jacket valued at approximately $150 from mr. larry sechuk, loss prevention and special operations, from macy's new york. >> i would move to accept it. what you see in front of you is probably six months of reports. >> second. >> any public comment? commissioner dejesus: any public comment on the secure communities issue. thank you. the next is the request for the captain, joseph garrity, to accept the...