pages: CityCouncil/2008-01-02.pdf, 12
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CityCouncil | 2008-01-02 | 12 | Mayor Johnson stated another arrangement would be a public/private partnership. Mr. Singer stated a hybrid arrangement would be possible but would require the City to come up with a portion of the capital. Councilmember deHaan inquired when the Master Plan would need to be done. Councilmember Gilmore responded nine months to a year; staff needs to initiate tasks as soon as humanly possible. Mayor Johnson stated a balance budget is needed as soon as possible. Councilmember Gilmore stated that she understands that the Golf Fund would have a small profit without the ROI and surcharge; the consultant's projections show that a dip into the reserves would be necessary if operations continued as is even without the ROI and surcharge. Vice Mayor Tam stated the concern is allocating funding into a depleting fund; a fund is being depleted right now to off set operating losses at the Golf Course and would be used to pay for a Master Plan. Councilmember deHaan stated that an advertising plan needs to be reviewed. Mayor Johnson stated $70,000 or $80,000 was allocated when the budget came to Council in June; allocations have increased to approximately $200,000; measures need to taken now. The City Manager stated that the motion is three fold: 1) identify efforts needed to balance the current year budget through operational efficiencies; 2) work with staff to identify a Master Plan process and bring back the costs and process; and 3) review the Golf Commission list to identify the feasibility and costs savings. Mayor Johnson inquired how much of the reserve fund was approved for operational shortfalls, whether a cap was set for last fiscal year, and whether a cap has been set now. The City Manager responded a cap has not been set but is something that has been identified in terms of a monthly report. Regular Meeting 12 Alameda City Council January 2, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-01-02.pdf |