pages: CityCouncil/2008-02-19.pdf, 18
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CityCouncil | 2008-02-19 | 18 | The Public Works Director responded the Recreation and Park Department thought that the risk would be minimal stated the project would be deferred to July 1, 2008. Mayor/Chair Johnson inquired whether deferring the project to next year would create a domino affect. The Public Works Director responded possibly; stated efforts will be made to continue to look for grants. Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner Matarrese stated that he is always hesitant to defer Capital Improvement Projects because costs increase down the road; he would like to have the Lincoln Park project reviewed very carefully. Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner deHaan inquired what is the project cost [Lincoln Park], to which the Public Works Director responded $300,000. Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner Matarrese inquired whether the fund balance is commonly called the reserves, to which the Finance Director responded the fund balance is the City's reserves. louncilmember/Boaro Member/Commissioner Matarrese requested information on the Emergency Medical Response (EMS) Taxi inquired whether said tax would be a way to gain revenue. The Finance Director responded possibly; stated that she does not have all the facts; information would be provided; she does not know when the advisory vote was taken; Alameda is the only City in the County that does not assess the tax. Mayor/Chair Johnson inquired how long the Lincoln Park project would take, to which the City Engineer responded design would take approximately six to nine months. Mayor/Chair Johnson responded the length of time is a problem because Alameda High School uses the area as its home baseball field; the field needs to be done by December. The Public Works Director stated one option could be to fund the design now; construction costs could be moved to next year. Mayor/Chair Johnson requested that staff check with the High School regarding the baseball schedule. Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council, Alameda Reuse 6 and Redevelopment Authority, and Community Improvement Commission February 19, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-02-19.pdf |