pages: CityCouncil/2007-01-02.pdf, 15
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CityCouncil | 2007-01-02 | 15 | budget. The City Manager responded the Finance Department has the money set aside and identified for a Capital project related to the Planning Department; stated the money is coming out of the General Fund. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the budget was approved with the project in mind. The City Manager responded the Carnegie Building was not identified as a funded Capital project. Councilmember Matarrese stated public discussions have not taken place on what the fate of the Carnegie Building should be; questioned allocating over $1 million when the first feasibility study has not been done; suggested allocating $75,000 for a feasibility study to see if using the Carnegie Building would be possible. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the funds are in the budget for a Planning Department capital improvement and not necessarily for a One-Stop Permit Center. The Planning and Building Director responded the funds have been collected for a One-top Permit Center. Mayor Johnson inquired how the funds have been collected. The City Manager responded the funds have been collected from permit fees and have to be spent on staff or capital projects related to the Planning Department; anything in excess of what is spent on operations has to be put aside. Councilmember Matarrese stated he hears complaints about the permit process taking too long, not about going from office to office; inquired whether the money could be spent on hiring a few more planners. The City Manager responded a report would be provided on where the money has been collected from over the years and how the money can be spent. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the money could be spent on staff and/or facilities. The City Manager responded revenues collected for the permit fees can be spent on staffing and anything above that amount needs to be set aside for something related to the Planning Department. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 15 January 2, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-01-02.pdf |