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Subcommittee forwards $2.285M appropriation request for ADA litigation expenses
Summary
The committee forwarded a resolution to appropriate $1.925 million from the General Fund reserve and $360,000 from the Library Preservation Fund to cover litigation expenses in the class‑action ADA case (Carolla v. City), noting trial just concluded and post‑trial briefing and potential appeals remain.
The Budget & Finance Subcommittee reviewed a proposed ordinance to appropriate $1,925,000 from the General Fund reserve and $360,000 from the Library Preservation Fund to cover litigation expenses incurred by multiple departments in the class‑action Americans with Disabilities Act case Ivana Carolla v. City and County of San Francisco.
Deputy City Attorney Cheryl Adams explained that the case, filed in February 2007, addresses claims that city facilities, park areas, open space and rights of way are not accessible; the trial concluded last week and the city is in post‑trial briefing. Adams said litigation costs have been split among departments and the appropriation is intended to cover existing and some post‑trial costs; additional briefing and possible appeals could require further work. Controller Ben Rosenfield confirmed that any unused appropriated funds would close back to the general fund reserve at fiscal year‑end.
The committee had no public comment on the item and moved it forward with a positive recommendation.
Next steps: The item will be forwarded to the full Board for action; staff indicated the Board will be informed of the court’s decision and any implications for the city in a future closed session briefing on pending litigation.
