pages: CityCouncil/2009-02-03.pdf, 9
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CityCouncil | 2009-02-03 | 9 | projects are in the future budget cycle. The Recreation and Parks Director responded the projects are identified but not funded. Councilmember Tam stated the City would front the money and then seek up to $3. 4 million in reimbursements from the Park District i inquired whether the City has enough funding within the cycle to front the money. The Recreation and Parks Director responded the City would not front the entire amount at once. Councilmember Matarrese stated the construction environment is very favorable now; some projects could be funded out of reserves. ; the City would be reimbursed; the City should take advantage of favorable conditions. Mayor Johnson inquired whether staff is confident that the City would have funds for the Alameda Point gym project, to which the Recreation and Parks Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Gilmore stated each project would come back to Council; Council would be in a position to authorize the use of Measure WW funds; Council would address fronting more money out of the General Fund based upon the Interim Finance Director': recommendations. Councilmember Matarrese stated the City does not own the Alameda Point gym building which is not part of the reuse plan; Council should take a look at what the City owns first. Mayor Johnson stated that she agrees with Councilmember Matarrese; however, the Alameda Point gym is an important asset; inquired whether there is any possibility of working with the federal government to carve out conveying the building to the City. The Assistant City Manager responded the gym would be the first property conveyed from the Navy once certified as clean. Councilmember Matarrese stated Council would then decide whether to keep the building or not. Vice Mayor deHaan stated the Coast Guard housing would come to the City also. The Assistant City Manager stated part of the Coast Guard housing would come to the City. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 February 3, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-02-03.pdf |