pages: CityCouncil/2007-06-05.pdf, 5
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CityCouncil | 2007-06-05 | 5 | Mayor Johnson inquired on what property is the lien placed. The Finance Director responded the lien is placed on the Assessor': S parcel number. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether the same names appear every year. The Finance Director responded a few reappear stated the majority are new. Mayor Johnson opening the public portion of the hearing. Len Grzanka, Alameda, stated the City paid Municipal Auditing Services $13,000 in the month of Mayi outstanding liens are $7,145; questioned what is the cost benefit. The Finance Director stated Municipal Auditing Services performs two types of audits; one audit reviews documentation to ensure the correct fee is paid and the other reviews businesses that are not paying a business license fee; the fee is 50% of the amount collected; the City received $26,000 in revenue for the $13,000 fee; $262,000 additional revenue was received in the current fiscal year; $132,000 was paid in fees through May. Councilmember deHaan stated that previous discussions addressed not renewing the Contract; inquired whether a decision has been made. The Finance Director responded in the affirmative; stated a verbal notice has been given to the Contractor advising that the Contract will not be renewed past June of this year. Rob Ratto, Park Street Business Association (PSBA), stated PSBA works hand and hand with the Finance Department to ensure that all members have paid business license and Business Improvement Area (BIA) fees; liens are only against business owners who own the property; PSBA takes business owners who rent to Small Claims Court if someone refuses to pay the BIA fee; PSBA has collected every time. There being no further speakers, Mayor Johnson closed the public portion of the hearing. ouncilmember deHaan inquired whether Municipal Auditing Services has been used for four years. The Finance Director responded the service started in January 2005 ; stated the process has been going smoothly; the City works closely Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 June 5, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-06-05.pdf |