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CityCouncil | 2009-02-07 | 18 | City's format; the program-based format should be consistent throughout the City. The AMP General Manager stated that he would bring up the issue with the PUB i outlined the process. Mayor Johnson stated the public should only have to learn to read one budget format. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired what implementing the proposed format would cost. The Interim Finance Director stated the cost is hours of staff work; further stated setting up the system is labor intensive, but maintaining the system is easy. Mayor Johnson stated switching to the proposed format is a good thing because it allows Council to understand how money is being spent; further stated Council should be informed if additional money is needed for implementation. Lorree Zuppan, Alameda, stated the effort is commendable; the City should be cautious not to take programs down to too far of a level; time might end up being spent on things that have no net impact, which wastes resources. * * Mayor Johnson called a recess at 1:55 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 2:05 p.m. (09-064) Consider various funding options for cost recovery of Internal Service Fund (ISF) deficits. The City Manager gave brief comments. The Interim Finance Director gave a presentation on the ISF. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether department budgets would have to absorb the charge back to cover the deficit, to which the Interim Finance Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the amount is a true deficit. The Interim Finance Director responded the negative balance is an operating deficit; the funds represent fixed charges a sufficient amount has not been charged back for a number of reasons; staff has Special Meeting Alameda City Council 18 February 7, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-02-07.pdf |