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CityCouncil | 2009-09-15 | 10 | the funding timeline. Mr. Sherrat responded the funding requires that the shovel be in the ground by the end of the year; that he does not want to go back and ask for an extension again; the designated building fund is restricted; the Boys & Girls Club has interim financing to bridge the gapi Measure WW funds would not need to be drawn upon until May. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired what would happen if funding does not materialize. Mr. Sherrat responded the project would not go forward unless Council commits to supporting the application. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether the Boys & Girls Club has a fall back position. Mr. Sherrat responded the Boys & Girls Club would only move forward with a commitment from the City. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired what would happen if less than a $2 million commitment is made. Mr. Sherrat responded most likely, the Boys & Girls Club would not be able to move forward. Mayor Johnson inquired whether money could be taken from the [Boys & Girls Club] endowment. Mr. Sherrat responded having funds available for on-going operations is critical. Vice Mayor deHaan stated losing 65% in [Measure ww] funding in one shot is concerning; projects would have to be funded by a different source such as the General Fund, which is in a weak position. Mr. Sherrat questioned whether resurfacing the Washington Park tennis courts would cost $350,000. stated the Harbor Bay tennis courts were resurfaced for $17,000 and $20,000 the Woodstock Park Recreation Center renovation project would not need to be done if the new [Bays & Girls Club] facility is available. Vice Mayor deHaan stated the list needs to be revisited; the model in place for the past fifteen years has been fee-type recreation. Mr. Sherrat stated Little League, the soccer program, and Alameda Youth Basketball are run by non-profits on City facilities. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council September 15, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-09-15.pdf |