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CityCouncil | 2005-12-20 | 13 | Counci lmember Daysog stated that he understands the argument that the 2005 $10 fee does not buy the same services as in 1992 and that there were some shifts in HUD priorities resulting in loss of dollars; taxes are an overwhelming concern; he is not convinced that there is a strong argument for residents backfilling the shortfall instead of the Board making cuts that others make when funding is lost. Mr. Allen stated the survey would ask the people whether they feel the service is valuable enough to consider placing an increase on the ballot; the survey is to test the waters and see if people feel the service is worth the contribution; every other government has raised fees since 1992. Councilmember Matarrese stated the request is whether the City should put $5,000 into asking a question to determine whether or not increasing the assessment fee should go on the ballot ; the program is valuable enough to invest $5,000. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of allocating $5,000 for the survey with the conditions that the JPA Board use an open bidding process [or provide an explanation if there are impediments in using the bid process]. and that the data and final report be a matter of public record. Vice Mayor Gilmore seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the open bidding process would cause problems, to which Mr. Allen responded in the affirmative. Mayor Johnson stated that the Contract has not come to the Board; the process has been very different there would be no problem under normal circumstances but there could be a problem in this instance. Vice Mayor Gilmore inquired whether a written explanation could be provided regarding why the Board could not go out for an open public bid before the Contract goes to the Board for approval. Mayor Johnson responded that the Board has not been involved in any process to select a consultant. Vice Mayor Gilmore stated her preference would be to request that the process go out to open bid if the Board has not gone through a process to either select a contractor or approve a Contract; she would also like to know if there is some impediment in doing so. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 December 20, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-12-20.pdf |