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Committee releases $135,225 to start Fillmore Muni Substation reuse process amid community concerns
Summary
The committee released $135,225 for predevelopment work on the Fillmore Muni Substation reuse, funding community outreach, RFP drafting, title/escrow and legal negotiation costs; community members pressed for a robust, locally driven process and protections against displacement.
The Budget & Finance Committee approved release of $135,225 to the Mayor—s Office of Economic and Workforce Development to support predevelopment work for reuse of the historic Fillmore Muni Substation. The funds cover community outreach, RFP development, title and escrow and legal negotiation work necessary to move a reuse process forward.
OEWD and budget analyst overview: Jack Silvayon (OEWD) presented a line-item budget proposed at the budget analyst—s request and described two community meetings held in September and thereafter to solicit input on RFP characteristics. The office noted additional funds (approximately $800,000) remain available for broader economic and workforce activities in the Fillmore/Japantown area.
Community concerns: Dozens of community members urged a transparent selection process and cautioned against displacement linked to redevelopment history in the Western Addition. Speakers and supervisors emphasized that community-rooted organizations should be able to compete for partnership and that the city should provide technical assistance (for example through LISC) to build proposals without creating conflicts that would bar local groups from bidding.
RFP mechanics and costs: OEWD described the $135,225 as a conservative estimate of start-up costs, noting legal and negotiation costs, community meeting expenses and property-management contingencies could grow depending on timeline; the mayor—s office indicated it would minimize costs where possible and would bring the RFP draft back to the community before issuing it.
Next steps: The committee released the reserve and directed OEWD to continue community engagement, return with an RFP draft and report on selection criteria and workforce/community benefit provisions.
