pages: CityCouncil/2005-05-17.pdf, 28
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CityCouncil | 2005-05-17 | 28 | steady funding stream; providing a large amount of money one time would not work; a plan should be established. Councilmember Daysog stated use of the General Fund reserve should be considered. Mayor Johnson and Councilmember deHaan concurred with Councilmember Daysog. Mayor Johnson stated the City is actually losing money and should be spending the money [ on infrastructure] if money is sitting in the General Fund reserve while a huge debt is being incurred; there needs to be a plan to ensure the City does not end up in the same situation in 10 years. Councilmember Daysog stated the General Fund reserve is at the current level because money was borrowed from infrastructure maintenance. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (05-249) - Robb Ratto, PSBA, stated City staff is handling the budget situation excellently; PSBA would be happy to identify resources to help the City purchase in Alameda; that he would enlist other business associations to partner with the City to ensure the City purchases as much as possible in Alameda; thanked Council for showing the courage and persistence to proceed with the Theatre project. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (05-250) Councilmember deHaan stated Council approved going forward with the purchase of a vehicle tonight [paragraph no. 05- 233] ; there is not a Ford dealership in Alameda, encouraged staff to consider Chevrolet. The Acting City Manager stated the Animal Control vehicle could be a Ford or equivalent. (05-251) Councilmember deHaan stated at one point, CalTrans was going to upgrade the lighting in the tube; requested a report on the matter. (05-252) Councilmember deHaan thanked staff for staying for the budget discussion. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 28 May 17, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-05-17.pdf |