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Zuckerberg donation advances SF General27s FF&E push; budget analyst flags remaining shortfall
Summary
San Francisco27s Department of Public Health and the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation described a major private fundraising push, including funds tied to a proposed naming agreement; city analysts say a remaining private shortfall and differing figures in testimony warrant further review before final approvals.
San Francisco27s Department of Public Health urged the Budget and Finance Committee on Feb. 25 to accept a foundation gift to outfit the new San Francisco General Hospital, saying bond proceeds cannot be used for furniture, fixtures and equipment.
Director of Health Barbara Garcia told the committee the city has been on a six-year effort to complete the hospital and that private donations are intended to cover FF&E costs that bond financing excludes. "Bond dollars do not allow for furniture and fixtures," Garcia said in presenting the resolution. The item would…
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