pages: CityCouncil/2007-09-18.pdf, 7
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CityCouncil | 2007-09-18 | 7 | funds come from Measure B, which are specifically earmarked for ferries; funding also comes from Regional Measure 1, which is toll bridge funds; Transportation Improvement Funds can be used for other activities; contributions are received from the Port of Oakland and Harbor Bay Business Park; Tideland funds have been used in the past. Vice Mayor Tam inquired whether the project would exhaust the $535,916 Carl Moyer grant funds and then rely on additional funds from Regional Measure 1 and Measure B, to which the Public Works Director responded in the affirmative. Mayor Johnson inquired whether there are other uses for the funds. The Public Works Director responded the funds are for ferries. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the existing Measure B funds are proportional to what other cities are receiving without the ferry funds. The Public Works Director responded that Measure B funds are based on population and street miles; stated that money is allocated for paratransit and the Broadway/Jackson interchange. Councilmember deHaan stated that Alameda was in negotiations with the Water Transit Authority at one time. The Public Works Director stated Alameda wanted assurance that ferry riders would be well represented on any regional agency, current fares would be maintained, and hours would not be reduced there are concerns on whether Alameda would be represented on the new transit agency and whether the City would be compensated for the assets if infrastructure is taken away. Councilmember deHaan inquired what is the fare box ratio for the Harbor Bay ferry, to which the Ferry Services Manager responded 42.3% at the end of last fiscal year. Councilmember Matarrese stated considering carbon footprint implications is good even if the City delivers a ferry service to someone else; he is concerned about labor difficulties with Valley Power in San Leandro; he has heard that employee benefit packages are being reduced. The Public Works Director stated that he does not know if Valley Power is still on strike; staff is looking for other local vendors. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 September 18, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-09-18.pdf |