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CityCouncil | 2009-02-07 | 10 | be spent without Council approval, to which the Interim Finance Director responded only Council can authorize use of money from the fund balance. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the policy could be specifically stated, to which the Interim Finance Director responded in the affirmative. Red Wetherall, Alameda, stated the policies have been discussed and should already be in place; encouraged appropriate use of volunteers. The Interim Finance Director stated Section III on Budget Administration and Financial Reporting includes a lot of "how to" items. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether requirements are mandated by outside agencies. The Interim Finance Director responded the annual report and audit of certain funds are mandated. Councilmember Matarrese suggested flagging policies which have additional requirements. The Interim Finance Director stated interfund transfers and loans are addressed under Revenue Management [Section IV]; most language for User Fee Cost Recovery [Section V] was drafted and adopted prior to her arrival: numbers and percentages need to be updated; Policy V.H. 2 addresses appeal fees, which should be revisited. In response to Mayor Johnson's inquiry regarding the appeal fee, the City Manager stated the matter would be added to the issue bin. Mayor Johnson stated the City has had some experience under the current situation; it is time to review the fee. Councilmember Matarrese stated the broad policy question deals with whether or not the appeal is granted; the fee should be the current amount if the appeal is granted; an increased amount should be paid if the appeal is denied; further stated there is a process for recovering user fees; inquired whether a policy addressing each user fee is needed. The Interim Finance Director responded that some language could be deleted; stated that she was creating a trail of what exists; continued her review; stated the ferry should be removed from the Enterprise Fund [Section VI]. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 10 February 7, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-02-07.pdf |