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Committee advances $962,038 design appropriation for Jefferson Street, strips $255,005 construction contingency

Budget and Finance Committee · February 29, 2012
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The committee approved a $962,038 appropriation for design of a two‑block Jefferson Street streetscape in Fisherman's Wharf, removed about $255,005 of construction contingency and forwarded the item without recommendation while seeking further construction funding details and equity assurances.

The Budget & Finance Committee advanced a supplemental appropriation request to fund design work for a two‑block Jefferson Street streetscape in Fisherman's Wharf but removed a construction contingency sum and sent the measure to the Board of Supervisors without committee recommendation.

President David Chu, a sponsor, and Mr. Legg introduced the project as Phase 1 of a larger public‑realm plan, intended to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety and to be ready for America's Cup events. Neil (planning department lead) said Jefferson Street peaks at about 65,000 pedestrians per day…

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