pages: CityCouncil/2008-07-15.pdf, 21
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CityCouncil | 2008-07-15 | 21 | Chair Johnson inquired whether the Recreation and Park Commission would make recommendations to Council and the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority (ARRA), to which the Development Services Manager responded in the affirmative. Chair Johnson stated the demand for athletic facilities has changed since the mid 1990's (08-39) - Recommendatior to authorize the Executive Director to enter into Contracts with the Park Street Business Association and the West Alameda Business Association for Fiscal Year 2008-2009. The Development Services Director gave a brief presentation. Commissioner deHaan inquired whether the CIC budget increased by 3%. The Development Services Director responded the general tax increment increased by approximately 3.5% overall ; stated the CIC budget did not increase; business associations are important to the City as an economic development engine. Chair Johnson stated the City does not spend money on business promotion; grant funding allows the West Alameda Business Association (WABA) and Park Street Business Association (PSBA) to market City businesses. Commissioner Matarrese stated the grants bolster business: the General Fund budget is impacted because sales tax is generated; questioned whether the proposed funding amount is enough; inquired whether there is a way to quantify how the City's investment correlates to an increase in sales tax. The Development Services Director responded that she did not know. Commissioner Matarrese stated said matter should be reviewed because the General Fund is impacted by investing approximately $225,000 [in the business associations]. Chair Johnson stated that she is comfortable with the grant funding increase; business districts need to fund themselves; Alameda Towne Centre pays for maintenance and other costs; PSBA and WABA spend a lot of money on marketing and promotion; shopping centers are required to be open for certain hours and days per week; the City does not have the same control over the business districts; PSBA members contribute $140,417 to their own organization; WABA members contribute $66,700 to their own organization. Special Meeting Community Improvement Commission 2 July 15, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-07-15.pdf |