Krause, Kalfayan, Benink & Slavens, LLP, Announces Filing of Lawsuit Against the City and County of San Francisco

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Citizens advocacy law firm Krause, Kalfayan, Benink & Slavens, LLP has filed a lawsuit against the City and County of San Francisco. The suit alleges that San Francisco unlawfully charged and continues to charge people excessive fees for the use of City and County property devoted to park, amusement, or recreational purposes. Under Government Code Section 50402, such property may not be used to generate fees that exceed the costs of providing services.  It alleges, as an example, that San Francisco generates $667,802 in parking fees for use of the Kezar parking lot against expenses of approximately $256,800.  The suit also alleges that San Francisco fails to make available to the public ten (10) days before a hearing, information regarding the cost of providing such services in violation of law.

The lawsuit also asserts that San Francisco fails to post the agenda for regularly- scheduled board meetings and notices of special board meetings in a location that is freely accessible to the public as required by Government Code Sections 54954.2(a)(1), 54956, and 25151, and San Francisco Sunshine Ordinance, Section 67.7(c). 

The lawsuit requests that the San Francisco Superior Court enter an order compelling San Francisco to comply with state and local ordinances in the future. 

Krause, Kalfayan, Benink & Slavens, LLP is a boutique law firm that represents citizens, ratepayers, and taxpayers in fee-related litigation against municipalities.  Attorneys on the case are Vincent D. Slavens and Eric J. Benink of the law firm of Krause, Kalfayan, Benink & Slavens, LLP, 550 West C Street, Suite 530, San Diego, California, Tel: (619) 232-0331; www.kkbs-law.com.

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