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CityCouncil | 2008-06-03 | 16 | advertising and hosts different activities; a part-time person keeps the membership informed, maintains a database, and handles activities. Chair Johnson inquired whether GABA has membership dues. The Development Services Director responded that GABA does not have a Business Improvement Area (BIA) ; stated that she does not know about dues; members sponsor different projects. Chair Johnson stated it is important to know how much GABA contributes to expenses. Commissioner Matarrese stated the City's investment in the Associations yields a return to the City in sales and business tax; the staff report notes that there is no impact on the General Fund and the Contract amounts are budgeted from tax increment funds; inquired whether funds come from the CIC budget, to which the Development Services Director responded in the affirmative. Commissioner Matarrese inquired what is the impact on the CIC budget further inquired whether GABA businesses qualify since they are not in the redevelopment area. The Development Services Director responded GABA qualifies; stated funds are part of the 10% of the CIC budget that pays for general activities, staff, and basic overhead costs; there are very few miscellaneous activities that are being funded this year. Commissioner Matarrese inquired whether the matter should be discussed tonight since the budget has not been adopted. The Development Services Director responded staff is requesting authorization to do the Contracts; stated the Contracts would not be executed until the budget is adopted. Commissioner Tam concurred with Commissioner Matarrese; stated the budget sessions have been very painful; a 3% increase is not very much, but some employee contracts are not going to be increased next year; the proposed PSBA budget amount is $111, 446; PSBA is proposing to levy assessments totaling $88,000; inquired whether PSBA's entire budget would be the combination of $111, , 446 and $88,000. The Development Services Director responded in the negative; stated the budget includes fundraising also. Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council, Alameda Public 2 Financing Authority, and Community Improvement Commission Meeting June 3, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-06-03.pdf |