pages: CityCouncil/2007-01-02.pdf, 14
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CityCouncil | 2007-01-02 | 14 | systems need to be analyzed; space planning is needed. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether the $1 million plus is not just for the feasibility study but is for all other things that could lead up to the Planning and Building Department and other permit entities moving into the building, to which the Planning and Building Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Matarrese inquired why Council needs to appropriate over $1 million now. The Planning and Building Director responded the money would go into an account for the study and future improvements. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether said improvements would not be approved by Council. The Planning and Building Director responded in the negative stated expenditure approval would need to come back to Council. louncilmember Matarrese inquired why Council needs to appropriate over $1 million to do approximately $200,000 worth of work. The City Manager responded staff is requesting that the money be placed in the Capital Improvement Fund project stated any expenditures would come back to Council for approval the first expenditure would be the study; staff is recommending to set aside money for the One-Stop Permit Center into an account, recognizing the Carnegie Building would be considered. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the intent is to earmark the money for the project until some other decision is made. The City Manager responded the intent is to take the money identified for the One-Stop Permit Center and put the money in a Capital project. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the money would be released if Council does not want the money going to the One-Stop Permit Center. The City Manager responded the money would be restricted for expenditures related to the One-Stop Permit Center; the money would be maintained as a Capital account for a One-Stop Permit Center and analyze other alternative opportunities if the Carnegie Building is not feasible. Councilmember deHaan inquired how the money is identified in the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 14 January 2, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-01-02.pdf |