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Budget committee tables Prop J certification on private security for new medical examiner facility
Summary
The Budget & Finance Committee tabled a resolution that would allow private contractors to staff security at the new Medical Examiner facility at 1 Newhall Street, after debate over alleged cost savings and liability concerns. The Controller and City Administrator cited savings if outsourced; deputy sheriffs and the Sheriff—s office urged in-house staffing.
The Budget and Finance Committee on June 21 tabled consideration of a Prop J contract certification that would permit private security at the new Medical Examiner facility at 1 Newhall Street in Bayview.
Chair Supervisor Malia Cohen moved to table the item after hearing staff estimates and public comment; the motion passed unanimously. Naomi Kelly, city administrator, told the committee the outsourcing option could save the city roughly $523,000 to $669,000 a year, while Controller Ben Rosenfield said staffing…
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