pages: CityCouncil/2008-01-02.pdf, 9
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CityCouncil | 2008-01-02 | 9 | dwindle; the fund needs to be preserved to every extent possible. Councilmember Gilmore inquired what would be the timeframe for an RFP, to which the Recreation and Park Director responded nine months to a year. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether Council would have approximately nine months to explore other options if a two-track approach was considered, to which the Recreation and Park Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Matarrese inquired how much an RFP would cost, to which the Recreation and Park Director responded approximately $15,000 to $20,000 according to the NGF . Councilmember Gilmore inquired how much a Master Plan would cost. The Recreation and Park Director responded a Master Plan was investigated for the Recreation and Park Department four years ago; stated the cost was approximately $50,000 to $100,000. Councilmember deHaan stated an RFP would be a learning process and would help set priorities inquired when the PILOT was put into place, to which the Recreation and Park Director responded approximately three years ago. Councilmember deHaan inquired when the ROI was put into place, to which the City Manager responded the ROI was implemented in 2004 and was reduced during the budget process. Councilmember deHaan stated additional burdens were placed on the PILOT and ROI within the last couple of years in order to balance some budget shortfalls within the General Fund. The City Manager clarified that the PILOT has been in place since 1993. Councilmember deHaan stated that the issue should be brought back into proper context i cost allocation is a percentage of operation and support; an expert would be needed to oversee a contract if the Golf Course was leased. Mayor Johnson stated Golf Course administrative expenses have increased substantially over the last ten years because of added positions the matter needs to be reviewed; a bloated bureaucracy is being funded at the Golf Course. Regular Meeting 9 Alameda City Council January 2, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-01-02.pdf |