pages: CityCouncil/2005-12-06.pdf, 17
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CityCouncil | 2005-12-06 | 17 | increased from over $23 million in 1996 to over $40 million in 2005. ouncilmember/Commissioner/Authority Member deHaan inquired whether the External Auditor observed similar trends in other cities, to which the External Auditor responded in the affirmative. Mayor/Chair Johnson inquired whether the Public Safety expenditures included pension costs. The External Auditor responded in the affirmative; stated total expenditures in 1996 were $78 million versus $118 million in 2005; the growth was not substantial. louncilmember/Commissioner/Authority Member deHaan inquired why there was a major increase in the General Government and Payments to Other Agencies expenditure. The External Auditor responded budget reorganization occurred several years back within the general government which resulted in expenditures almost doubling from 1996 to 1999. Councilmember/Commissioner/Authority Member Daysog inquired whether a statistical section adjusting for inflation could be prepared. The External Auditor responded that a separate report could be provided. Mayor/Chair Johnson inquired whether more Sewer Fund revenue was collected than spent and where the total amount of the Sewer Fund was noted. The External Auditor responded the Sewer Fund is considered an Enterprise Fund and was accounted for on a full-accrual basis. the Cash Flow Statements address revenues collected and expended. Mayor/Chair Johnson inquired whether $16 million was the total amount in the Sewer Fund, to which the External Auditor responded in the affirmative. Mayor/Chair Johnson inquired why sewer maintenance has been deferred when spending has been less than revenues collected. The External Auditor responded that sewer maintenance might have been deferred because of limited staff and not because of cash. Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council, Community 3 Improvement Commission, and Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority December 6, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-12-06.pdf |