pages: CityCouncil/2009-02-07.pdf, 24
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CityCouncil | 2009-02-07 | 24 | the fund balance is $1. 1 million less should be made clear. Councilmember Gilmore stated that she is recommending that the fund balance reflect the true amount, not that the amount be taken out of the General Fund and the ISF deficit be zeroed out she prefers the three year repayment plan. Mayor Johnson inquired why the IT amount is reflected if it has not been spent, to which the City Manager responded the number represents the amount projected to be spent by the end of the Fiscal Year. Mayor Johnson requested a breakdown of the IT number. Councilmember Gilmore stated the plan is good; the amount will be accounted for on the front page of the fund balance; departments would be charged for three years to catch upi staff would account for future costs; Council reprioritized IT funds years ago; requested that IT give a presentation breaking down how the $600,000 would be spent and the plans going forward to modernize the City, including cost. The Interim Finance Director suggested the information be presented as part of the Finance budget. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the Council has ever made cuts in the amounts departments pay to the IT ISF. Councilmember Gilmore stated IT was a separate department when Council cut the budget. The City Manager stated that the IT ISF started a year ago. Mayor Johnson stated that she does not recall IT being cut. Vice Mayor deHaan stated that he could not support paying off the [ISF] deficit without knowing the history, which should be provided. Councilmember Matarrese stated IT is the ideal situation to contract out; server farms can be maintained by companies offsite; that he wants separate direction given; the Council seems to be in consensus that the fund balance on the front page of the budget should be the true number; separate direction should be given about whether the debt should be repaid over three years or zeroed out now. Mayor Johnson stated money should not be taken out of the fund Special Meeting Alameda City Council 24 February 7, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-02-07.pdf |