pages: CityCouncil/2005-12-20.pdf, 11
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CityCouncil | 2005-12-20 | 11 | Mr. Allen responded the survey would determine the type of election; stated that Oakland paid $125,000 to conduct a Fire Prevention Assessment District election; the election covered 25,000 households and was a mail ballot to the property owners ; a countywide election would cost approximately $1 per voter. Mayor Johnson inquired how many households would be included in an election covering the existing households only, to which Mr. Allen responded considerably more than 25,000. Mayor Johnson stated the cost is big for the Authority; inquired whether anything would prevent the Authority from legally paying for the election. Mr. Allen responded in the negative; stated the survey would determine whether there is interest in entertaining a more in-depth discussion and strategy. Councilmember Daysog stated that the report provided is very thin on JPA's budget problem; funding for supplementary services has been lost; services are cut when funding is lost; remaining funding is used to provide core services people in Alameda feel overtaxed; more information should be given. Mayor Johnson inquired whether Councilmember Daysog wanted more information on the cuts. Councilmember Daysog responded that he would like more information on what happened to precipitate the need for money. Mr. Allen stated that the County has gone through three budget processes identifying problems. Councilmember deHaan inquired what voice Alameda would have after the survey has been conducted. Mayor Johnson responded there are four member cities have voting representatives; the County has non-voting representatives; people in the County area are not part of the program. Mr. Allen stated that property owners in the County of Alameda': unincorporated area do not receive any of the services ; the JPA passes the budget for the program on an annual basis. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether there was a way to satisfy Councilmember Daysog's concerns. Councilmember Daysog stated that he would like to know what Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 December 20, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-12-20.pdf |