pages: CityCouncil/2009-08-03.pdf, 19
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CityCouncil | 2009-08-03 | 19 | The Interim City Manager continued the presentation. Councilmember/Authority Member/Commissioner Gilmore inquired how the depreciation allocation is calculated for the equipment maintenance reserve. The Interim City Manager responded the purchase price is depreciated; stated that she would find out whether depreciation of an inflated number would be allowed. Councilmember/Authority Member/Commissioner Gilmore stated that she is afraid that the depreciation would be short of actual money needed. Mayor/Chair Johnson inquired whether plans for keeping up with street and sidewalk maintenance is being reviewed. The Public Works Director responded more money is available for resurfacing this year because of ARRA (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) funds stated $4.2 million is budgeted this fiscal year; $350,000 is budgeted for sidewalks; $550,000 should be budgeted; the City is receiving less Measure B money. Mayor/Chair Johnson stated new development should be responsible for putting sidewalks on both sides of the street. The Public Works Director stated developers are now required to maintain public infrastructure. louncilmember/Authority Member/Commissioner Matarrese stated an eye should be kept on the health of the sewer system to ensure that the City does not cost itself out down the road; the storm water runoff and lagoon system are high price tag items. The Public Works Director stated lagoon project funds come from the Urban Runoff Fund, which is separate from the Sewer Fund; master plans are being developed for the Urban Runoff and Sewer projects staff is very close to receiving ARRA funding for the lagoon seawalls. Councilmember/Authority Member/Commissioner Gilmore inquired whether mapping has been completed for sewers, to which the Public Works Director responded mapping is in Phase 2. louncilmember/Authority Member/Commissioner Gilmore clarified Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council, Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Agency, and Community Improvement Commission August 3, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-08-03.pdf |