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Planning Department lays out $3.7M shortfall, options to balance FY2010 budget

San Francisco City Planning Commission · February 5, 2009
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Department leaders told the Planning Commission the department faces roughly a $3.7 million shortfall for FY2010 amid a projected citywide $460.4 million deficit. Staff outlined fee strategies, efficiency grants, voluntary furloughs and program prioritization as options to close the gap.

San Francisco — Planning Department leaders told the Planning Commission Feb. 5 that the department faces an estimated $3.7 million starting deficit for fiscal year 2010 and described several options to balance the upcoming budget.

Director-level staff said the citywide deficit projection is about $460.4 million; departments were directed by the Mayor’s Office to cut 12.5% of their general-fund allocations and…

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