pages: CityCouncil/2009-02-17.pdf, 13
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CityCouncil | 2009-02-17 | 13 | Vice Mayor deHaan stated he IT issue should be addressed also. Mayor Johnson inquired whether direction was given to pay for the IT expense out of the Vehicle Replacement Fund. Vice Mayor deHaan responded in the negative; stated the Vehicle Replacement Fund has been frozen; the IT expense would be an obligation this year he would like to know the scope of work for the IT item; the need to update the system is a result of the audit. Councilmember Matarrese stated the Interim Finance Director would bring back the IT proposal. Mayor Johnson stated direction should be clear not to pay for the IT expense until further information is provided. The City Manager stated the expenditure has not occurred; staff is projecting the expense; any plan would need to come to Council before resources are allocated; staff wanted to note that the budget did not have money for the expense this year; the proposal was to take the money from the Vehicle Replacement Fund. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the plan is to address a way to build the IT fund. The City Manager responded in the affirmative; stated the IT fund was implemented over the last three years. Mayor Johnson stated the [IT] system is broken; upgrades need to be addressed; mandatory contributions should be established. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether Council could reduce the amount authorized for contracts, to which the City Attorney responded Council would need to adopt an ordinance. Councilmember deHaan stated that he would like to see more visibility for contracts over $50,000. Mayor Johnson stated the matter could be placed on the next Council Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 February 17, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-02-17.pdf |