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Commission backs proposal to create small-business rezoning construction relief fund; supervisors to draft ordinance
Summary
The commission voted to support Board of Supervisors File 250,782, a proposal to create a Small Business Rezoning Construction Relief Fund to help businesses affected by rezoning-related construction, with funding options including general fund, opt-in gross receipts, and philanthropic contributions.
The San Francisco Small Business Commission voted to support Board of Supervisors File 250,782, legislation to establish a Small Business Rezoning Construction Relief Fund intended to provide financial and technical support for businesses affected by construction tied to the city’s rezoning efforts.
Jen Lowe, legislative aide to Supervisor Melgar, presented the measure and said the fund is designed as a mitigation tool for businesses that may be displaced or face reduced foot traffic from construction related to proposed citywide rezoning. Lowe said the fund’s sources could include general fund appropriations, an opt-in mechanism for gross-receipts taxpayers and private fundraising.
Lowe described a flexible program structure that would provide grants or…
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