The sale was deferred, however, as the city pursued its appeals.
The report did offer some clues to approaches the city might pursue.
It is the first time that the city has pursued such an approach with all its unions since the fiscal crisis of the mid-1970's.
Since then, the city has pursued an aggressive building program as administrators try to keep up with the rising number of prisoners.
But he said the city could pursue other options to reduce the housing shortage.
"And now, better late than never, he has picked up one of the most important health care issues the city can pursue."
The city has pursued these ideas halfheartedly, continually cutting important programs.
Now, after 10 years, the city is pursuing the worst outcome of all.
Some lawyers say those clients are troubled by suits like the one the city is pursuing.
Many argued that the city should reject the judge's demand and pursue further court appeals.