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CityCouncil | 2007-11-20 | 3 | devalued based on property in the Union City area. Mayor Johnson inquired whether there is a copy of the Trust, to which the Recreation and Parks Director responded in the affirmative. Mayor Johnson stated that the Meyers House was not intended to cost the City money i the City maintains the House; the Trust has the ability to take the House back; she is concerned that the Meyers House could be taken back and the City would not be reimbursed for maintenance costs; the matter needs to be addressed immediately; the City needs to be assured that taxpayers will be reimbursed if the Meyers House is taken back. The Recreation and Park Director stated the Trust stipulates that a certain percentage goes to the Meyers House; the Trust has a variety of benefactors. Mayor Johnson stated the Meyers House is maintained with taxpayers' money, but is owned by a private trust. The Recreation and Park Director stated the Meyers House is owned by the City; the Meyers House would revert back to the Trust only if the House is not operated as a museum or for public benefit. Mayor Johnson stated that a report is needed on how the Trust works and how much money is spent; then Council can give direction. The City Manager stated said information will be provided. Mayor Johnson stated the Meyers House should be a separate budget line item. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether there was consensus for giving direction; stated that he does not just want a report he wants to take action on the matter a report should be brought back to Council for discussion and disposition. The City Manager inquired whether requested information would be outside of the budget process, to which Council responded in the affirmative. The City Manager stated that the Meyers House history, status, and Trust structure would be provided. Mayor Johnson stated the matter should be brought back for Council discussion, direction, and action. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 3 November 20, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-11-20.pdf |