pages: CityCouncil/2008-11-06.pdf, 5
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CityCouncil | 2008-11-06 | 5 | Counci lmember Matarrese inquired whether fees were increased, to which the Interim Golf Manager responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether projections were based upon a ten percent decrease and no fee increases, to which the Interim Golf Manager responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Matarrese inquired where the line intersects when reserves are not drawn down anymore. The Interim Finance Director responded $75,000 has been drawn from the reserves within the last 120 days even with increased fees. Councilmember Matarrese inquired what it would take to break even if only overhead was paid, and not any surcharge, Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) or Return on Investment (ROI) ; stated Kemper Sports is not a non-profit company The Interim Finance Director responded expenses need to be reduced; stated a policy decision would need to be made on what could be forgiven to break even. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he would like to fix the structure rather than taking a hybrid approach; that he would hate to lose direct control. Mayor Johnson inquired whether projections include any deferred maintenance or infrastructure, to which the Interim Golf Manager responded in the negative. Mayor Johnson inquired what is the amount for deferred maintenance and infrastructure, to which the Interim Golf Manager responded the amount is substantial. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether Kemper Sports' proposal includes deferred maintenance and infrastructure. The Interim Golf Manager responded in the negative; stated a long- term plan would be developed during the year; Requests for Proposals would include capital improvements, lease payments, etc. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether surcharge, PILOT, and ROI payments would be at the same level during the interim operation, to which the Interim Golf Manager responded in the affirmative Councilmember Gilmore stated General Fund departments support the Golf Course services would need to be contracted out if the Golf Course was a stand-alone business. Adjourned Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 November 6, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-11-06.pdf |