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Budget committee advances film rebate extension with new local-hire and police-cost limits
Summary
The committee voted to forward an ordinance extending the film rebate through June 2032 and tightening the definition of qualified production costs (excluding certain police costs). Industry and labor witnesses urged passage for jobs; staff and supervisors discussed budget limits and possible future waiver approaches.
The Budget and Finance Committee voted to move forward to the full board an ordinance extending the film rebate program and tightening its definition of eligible production costs.
The ordinance (called in during the June 24 hearing) would extend administrative code section 57.8 for the film rebate through June 2032 and refine the definition of qualified production costs to limit rebates for certain police services. Directors and staff described the measure as a micro-incentive meant to attract…
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