pages: CityCouncil/2007-06-05.pdf, 9
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CityCouncil | 2007-06-05 | 9 | expenses would be reduced with the new Cummins engines the engines would be under warranty. Councilmember deHaan stated Harbor Bay Business Park requested a reduction also. The Ferry Manager stated the Harbor Bay Business Park contribution is not noted in the Tables because the contribution is not part of the public funding. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether Harbor Bay Business Park would be requesting a reduction, to which the Ferry Manager responded that he did not know. Councilmember deHaan stated that Oakland benefits from having the ferry service. The Ferry Manager stated Oakland contributes 53% of the ridership the riders pay the walk-on rate. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether Oakland's share has increased over the years. The Ferry Manager responded he does not recall whether the level has fallen below 50 - 50. Councilmember deHaan stated the Port of Oakland seems to be defaulting on the agreement ; every year another five percent reduction is requested; inquired what would happen if the reduction were not accepted. The Ferry Manager stated that he will be meeting with the Port of Oakland Commercial Real Estate Committee tomorrow to discuss the proposal he can pursue the issue if Council requests. The Public Works Director stated staff has negotiated hard with the Port of Oakland; the City relies heavily on passengers paying full fare at Oakland; staff is requesting a 25 cent fare increase for riders who buy a ticket book; a 50 cent fare increase is requested for excursion riders. Councilmember deHaan inquired what type of legal position the City would be in if the reduction was not accepted. The Public Works Director responded the City has a year-to-year agreement; requested that Council approve the fare increase; stated staff can negotiate with the Port of Oakland to see whether the contribution could be increased. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 June 5, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-06-05.pdf |