Budget & Finance Committee forwards SFPUC contract increases, Homebridge IHSS actions and major health and housing grants to full Board

The San Francisco Budget and Finance Committee on April 30 voted to forward 17 agenda items to the full Board of Supervisors, including contract amendments for two San Francisco Public Utilities Commission projects, a multi‑year extension and increase for HealthRight 360 behavioral health contracts, modifications to Homebridge in‑home supportive services funding, and several housing and infrastructure grant applications.

The committee, chaired by Supervisor Connie Chan, voted unanimously on each item (Vice Chair Matt Dorsey and Member Joanne Gardio joined Chan in recorded ayes for items where roll call was recorded). Several items drew extended staff presentations and member questions but no public speakers during the committee hearing, with the exception of public comment on the Homebridge items and HealthRight 360 where labor and clients spoke in support.

Why it matters: The items advance multi‑million dollar contracts and grant applications that affect coastal engineering and water infrastructure, the city’s capacity for substance‑use treatment and homelessness services, and housing and transportation infrastructure funding for major developments.

Top actions and discussion

HealthRight 360 contract extension and increase (Item 10) The committee approved forwarding a three‑year extension and an increase to HealthRight 360’s agreement with the Department of Public Health (DPH), moving the contract term to June 30, 2028 and raising the not‑to‑exceed amount to about $305 million. DPH Director Dan Simon explained the department’s priority on strengthening oversight and performance metrics after recent safety incidents at some residential treatment sites. He described site improvements HealthRight 360 has implemented, including hourly bed checks and changes to reduce opportunities to bring contraband into residential settings. The Budget and Legislative Analyst recommended approval; Supervisor Dorsey moved the item and the committee forwarded it by roll call (Dorsey,…