pages: CityCouncil/2008-05-27.pdf, 5
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CityCouncil | 2008-05-27 | 5 | Mayor Johnson stated funds that are not discretionary should be removed from the General Fund or shown as discretionary and non- discretionary. The City Manager continued the presentation. Mayor Johnson requested staff to provide information on how much the refinancing would save per year and how much it would cost the City; stated the net amount should be provided. Councilmember deHaan stated some bonds have been previously refinanced he would like to know when the bonds were refinanced and the cost. Councilmember Matarrese stated the issue strikes him as a guiding principle; that he does not mind refinancing debt for hard assets; that he objects to borrowing money for operations; he would like Council to consider said policy. Councilmember deHaan stated staffing increased proportionally through all departments in 1997 when the City took over the former Naval Air Station; he would like the numbers reviewed more in depth. Mayor Johnson stated a formal request should be made to the Navy to request payment for police and fire service at the Base; the City cannot afford to pay for the service. Following Vice Mayor Tam's questions regarding redevelopment funds, the City Manager stated information would be provided. Vice Mayor Tam requested the information be posted on the City's website. The City Manager continued the presentation. Councilmember deHaan raised questions about the Planning and Building Department moving into the Carnegie Building. Following discussion of uses of permit fees, the City Manager stated additional information would be provided. Mayor Johnson requested when changes for window permits are made, the matter should be placed on a Council agenda. Councilmember deHaan requested more detailed information on the amount of General Fund reserves available and loaned out. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 5 May 27, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-05-27.pdf |