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Title 5 — CHANGE PROCEEDINGS

§ 43.11

San Francisco Administrative Code · 2026-08 edition · updated 2026-09-09 · San Francisco

SEC. 43.11.1. FINDINGS.

The City and County of San Francisco (the "City ") is a municipal corporation and chartered city and county duly organized and existing under a charter pursuant to which the City has the right and power to make and enforce all laws and regulations in respect to municipal affairs and certain other matters in accordance with and as more particularly provided in Sections 3, 5 and 7 of Article XI of the Constitution of the State of California and Section 1.101 of the Charter of the City (the "Charter"),

Pursuant to Section 9.113(e) of the Charter, this Article sets forth a procedure by which the City may issue shortterm indebtedness in anticipation of the issuance of general obligation bonds which have been approved by the voters. (Added by Ord. 5-09, File No. 081523, App. 1/16/2009)

SEC. 43.11.2. DEFINITIONS.

For purposes of this Article, the following terms shall have the meanings given below:

  • (a) The term "Board" shall mean the Board of Supervisors of the City.

  • (b) The term "Charter" shall mean the Charter of this City.

  • (c) The term "City " shall mean the City and County of San Francisco.

  • (d) The term "Director " shall mean Director of the Office of Public Finance, or his/her designee, or any successor to that Office.

(e) The terms "Short-Term Indebtedness " and "Bonds " shall have the meanings set forth in Section 43.11.3. (Added by Ord. 5-09, File No. 081523, App. 1/16/2009)

SEC. 43.11.3. AUTHORIZATION OF SHORT-TERM INDEBTEDNESS.

(a) When the Board deems it in the best interests of the City, the Board may authorize the issuance, upon such terms and conditions as it may determine, of notes or other obligations ("Short-Term Indebtedness "), maturing within a period not to exceed five years of its date of issuance (or of the date of issuance of any refunded Short-Term Indebtedness), in anticipation of the sale of general obligation bonds ("Bonds") which have been approved by the voters and authorized for issuance by the Board at the time such Short-Term Indebtedness is issued.

(b) The proceeds from the sale of the Short-Term Indebtedness shall be used only for the purposes for which the Bonds were approved by the voters, together with the costs of issuing such Short-Term Indebtedness.

(c) All Short-Term Indebtedness issued and any renewal or refunding thereof shall be payable solely from the proceeds of the sale of the Bonds, provided that (i) all or a portion of the principal and interest on such Short-Term Indebtedness may be payable from the levy of the tax authorized by the voters if authorized by the Board or required by law; (ii) interest payable on the Short Term Indebtedness may be payable from the proceeds of such Short Term Indebtedness if authorized by the Board, and (iii) in the event that the sale of the Bonds shall not have occurred prior to the maturity of the Short-Term Indebtedness issued in anticipation of the sale, the Director, in order to meet the Short-Term Indebtedness then maturing, shall issue refunding Short-Term Indebtedness for such purpose. No refunding of Short-Term Indebtedness shall be issued after the sale of Bonds in anticipation of which the original Short-Term Indebtedness was issued.

(Added by Ord. 5-09, File No. 081523, App. 1/16/2009)

SEC. 43.11.4. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

(a) The Short-Term Indebtedness shall have such terms and conditions, not inconsistent with the terms of this Article, as the Director shall determine, provided that no Short-Term Indebtedness shall have a final maturity in excess of five years from its date or, in the case of refunding Short-Term Indebtedness, the date of the first issuance of ShortTerm Indebtedness to which such refunding relates. The Short-Term Indebtedness shall be sold upon such terms and conditions as the Director shall determine. The Short-Term Indebtedness may be sold at competitive or negotiated sale as determined by the Board is in the best financial interest of the City and such determination may be delegated by the Board to the Director. Any Short-Term Indebtedness may be sold at a discount not to exceed 5% and at a premium, as the Director shall determine is in the best financial interest of the City.

(b) In connection with the issuance of any Short-Term Indebtedness, the Board may authorize the City to enter into credit enhancement or liquidity agreements, with payment, interest rate, currency, security, default, remedy, and other terms and conditions as the Director shall determine are in the best financial interest of the City.

(c) In connection with the issuance of any Short-Term Indebtedness, the Board may authorize the City to appoint such agents and other professionals as necessary or desirable as the Director shall determine.

(d) The total amount of Short-Term Indebtedness issued and outstanding shall at no time exceed the total amount of the authorized but unissued Bonds.

(Added by Ord. 5-09, File No. 081523, App. 1/16/2009)

SEC. 43.11.5. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION.

The powers conferred by the provisions of this Article are in addition to and supplemental to the powers conferred by the Charter or any other ordinance or law.

(Added by Ord. 5-09, File No. 081523, App. 1/16/2009)

ARTICLE XII:

PORT COMMISSION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO REVENUE BOND LAW

Sec. 43.12.1. Findings.
Sec. 43.12.2. Title.
Sec. 43.12.3. Definitions.
Sec. 43.12.4. Authority for Actions in Addition to Special Provisions.
Sec. 43.12.5. Procedure.
Sec. 43.12.6. Miscellaneous Provisions.
Sec. 43.12.7. Validation of Bonds.
Sec. 43.12.8. Liberal Construction.

SEC. 43.12.1. FINDINGS.

The City and County of San Francisco (the "City") is a municipal corporation and chartered city and county duly organized and existing under a charter pursuant to which the City has the right and power to make and enforce all laws and regulations in respect to municipal affairs and certain other matters in accordance with and as more particularly provided in Sections 3, 5 and 7 of Article XI of the Constitution of the State of California and Section 1.101 of the Charter of the City (the "Charter").

Pursuant to Section 4.102 of the Charter, the Port Commission is authorized to execute such powers and duties as shall be prescribed by the Board of Supervisors of the City (the "Board").

Section 9.107 of the Charter provides for the issuance of revenue bonds by the Port Commission of the City (the "Port Commission") for any Port-related purpose and secured solely by Port revenues and also provides that such revenue bonds may be issued and sold in accordance with state law or any procedure provided for by ordinance. Pursuant to Section 9.107 of the Charter, this Article sets forth a procedure by which the Port Commission may issue revenue bonds for any Port-related purpose and secured solely by Port revenues. (Added by 258-09, File No. 091272, App. 12/18/2009)

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  1. Chapter 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  2. Chapter 2 — BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
  3. Chapter 2A — EXECUTIVE BRANCH
  4. Chapter 2B — ASSESSMENT APPEALS BOARDS (TAX APPEAL BOARDS)
  5. Chapter 3 — BUDGET PROCEDURES
  6. Chapter 4 — CITY BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND VEHICLES
  7. Chapter 5 — ADVISORY BODIES AND COMMISSIONS
  8. Chapter 6 — PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
  9. Chapter 7 — DISASTER COUNCIL
  10. Chapter 8 — DOCUMENTS, RECORDS AND PUBLICATIONS
  11. Chapter 9A — FARMERS' MARKET
  12. Chapter 9B — FLEA MARKET
  13. Chapter 10 — FINANCE, TAXATION, AND OTHER FISCAL MATTERS
  14. Chapter 10A — [REQUEST FOR SHERIFF’S SERVICES]
  15. Chapter 10B — SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES
  16. Chapter 10C — REIMBURSEMENT FOR TOWING AND STORAGE OF VEHICLES
  17. Chapter 10E — PLANNING MONITORING
  18. Chapter 10F — 1660 MISSION STREET SURCHARGE
  19. Chapter 10G — BOARD OF APPEALS SURCHARGE FOR PERMITS AND FEES
  20. Chapter 10H — RECOVERY OF COSTS OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE
  21. Chapter 11 — FRANCHISES
  22. Chapter 12 — HOUSING AUTHORITY
  23. Chapter 12A — HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
  24. Chapter 12D — MINORITY/WOMEN/LOCAL BUSINESS UTILIZATION
  25. Chapter 12E — BAN ON CITY USE OF GAS-POWERED LANDSCAPING EQUIP…
  26. Chapter 12F — IMPLEMENTING THE MACBRIDE PRINCIPLES - NORTHERN …
  27. Chapter 12H — IMMIGRATION STATUS
  28. Chapter 12I — CIVIL IMMIGRATION DETAINERS
  29. Chapter 12L — PUBLIC ACCESS TO RECORDS AND MEETINGS OF NONPROF…
  30. Chapter 12M — PROTECTION OF PRIVATE INFORMATION
  31. Chapter 12N — LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, AND …
  32. Chapter 12S — WORKING FAMILIES CREDIT PROGRAM
  33. Chapter 12Y — SAN FRANCISCO SLAVERY DISCLOSURE ORDINANCE
  34. Chapter 13 — JAILS AND PRISONERS
  35. Chapter 14A — DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM
  36. Chapter 14B — LOCAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE UTILIZATION AND NONDIS…
  37. Chapter 14C — [EXPIRED]
  38. Chapter 15 — MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE
  39. Chapter 16 — OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES GENERALLY
  40. Chapter 17 — PUBLIC OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITIES
  41. Chapter 18 — PAYROLL PROCEDURE
  42. Chapter 19 — PUBLIC SAFETY CAMERA ORDINANCE
  43. Chapter 19A — PUBLIC HEALTH
  44. Chapter 19B — ACQUISITION OF SURVEILLANCE TECHNOLOGY
  45. Chapter 20 — SOCIAL SERVICES
  46. Chapter 21 — ACQUISITION OF COMMODITIES AND SERVICES
  47. Chapter 21A — HEALTH-RELATED COMMODITIES AND SERVICES
  48. Chapter 21B — CORE INITIATIVES ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS, DRUG O…
  49. Chapter 21D — FOOD PURCHASES AT HOSPITALS OPERATED BY THE DEPA…
  50. Chapter 21E — GOODS OR SERVICES CONTRACTS FOR INCARCERATED PER…
  51. Chapter 21F — SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION SOCIAL…
  52. Chapter 21G — GRANTS
  53. Chapter 21H — PROCUREMENT OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION
  54. Chapter 22 — RADIO COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
  55. Chapter 22A — INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
  56. Chapter 22B — TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
  57. Chapter 22C — PUBLIC INTERNET ACCESS
  58. Chapter 22D — OPEN DATA POLICY
  59. Chapter 22E — CITY-OWNED FIBER-OPTIC FACILITIES
  60. Chapter 22G — OFFICE OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGY
  61. Chapter 22H — DESIGNATION UNDER HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY A…
  62. Chapter 22I — OFFICE OF CYBER SECURITY AND DUTIES OF THE CHIEF…
  63. Chapter 22J — ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOLS
  64. Chapter 23 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
  65. Chapter 23A — SURPLUS PUBLIC LANDS ORDINANCE
  66. Chapter 24 — REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
  67. Chapter 24A — ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE LOCAL RENT SUPPLEMENT P…
  68. Chapter 25 — STREET LIGHTING
  69. Chapter 26 — [RESERVED]
  70. Chapter 27 — HEALTHY NAIL SALON RECOGNITION PROGRAM
  71. Chapter 28 — ADMINISTRATIVE DEBARMENT PROCEDURE
  72. Chapter 29 — FINDINGS OF FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY AND FEASIBILITY
  73. Chapter 29A — APPROVAL OF POWER PLANT; PLANNING CODE SEC. 303(q)
  74. Chapter 29B — CHILD CARE FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR CITY AND CITYFU…
  75. Chapter 30 — CENTRALIZATION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
  76. Chapter 31 — CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PROCEDURES A…
  77. Chapter 32 — RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM
  78. Chapter 33 — COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN
  79. Chapter 33A — LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS CONVE…
  80. Chapter 34 — NOTIFICATION TO ASSESSOR CONCERNING ZONING RECLAS…
  81. Chapter 35 — RESIDENTIAL, HOTEL, AND PDR COMPATIBILITY AND PRO…
  82. Chapter 36 — COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS AREA PLANS AND PROGRAMS
  83. Chapter 37 — RESIDENTIAL RENT STABILIZATION AND ARBITRATION OR…
  84. Chapter 37A — RENT STABILIZATION AND ARBITRATION FEE
  85. Chapter 37B — MIDTOWN PARK APARTMENTS
  86. Chapter 38 — COMMERCIAL LANDLORDS; ACCESS IMPROVEMENT OBLIGATI…
  87. Chapter 39 — [RIGHT TO RETURN TO REVITALIZED PUBLIC HOUSING]
  88. Chapter 40 — HOUSING CODE ENFORCEMENT LOAN PROGRAM
  89. Chapter 41 — RESIDENTIAL HOTEL UNIT CONVERSION AND DEMOLITION
  90. Chapter 41A — RESIDENTIAL UNIT CONVERSION AND DEMOLITION
  91. Chapter 41B — COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE ACT
  92. Chapter 41C — TIME-SHARE CONVERSION ORDINANCE
  93. Chapter 41D — RESIDENTIAL HOTEL VISITOR POLICIES
  94. Chapter 41E — RESIDENTIAL HOTEL MAIL RECEPTACLE ORDINANCE
  95. Chapter 41F — TOURIST HOTEL CONVERSION
  96. Chapter 41G — RESIDENTIAL HOTEL COVID-19 PROTECTIONS
  97. Chapter 42 — [RESERVED]
  98. Chapter 43 — MUNICIPAL FINANCE LAW
  99. Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
  100. Title 2 — FINANCING RESIDENCES
  101. Title 3 — BONDS
  102. Title 4 — SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS
  103. Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
  104. Title 2 — FINANCING FACILITIES
  105. Title 3 — BONDS
  106. Title 4 — SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS
  107. Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  108. Title 2 — PROVISIONS RELATING TO FORMATION OF DISTRICTS
  109. Title 3 — PROVISIONS RELATING TO BONDS
  110. Title 4 — SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS
  111. Title 5 — CHANGE PROCEEDINGS
  112. Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
  113. Title 2 — RESIDENCES
  114. Title 3 — BONDS
  115. Title 4 — SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS

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