pages: CityCouncil/2009-09-15.pdf, 8
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CityCouncil | 2009-09-15 | 8 | The Interim City Manager provided a handout and gave a brief presentation. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether firm bids have been received. Rich Sherrat, Boys & Girls Club, responded Nibby Construction submitted a firm bid. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired how $700,000 in annual operating funds is generated. Mr. Sherrat responded funds are generated through fundraising, grants, general sponsorships, the annual auction, and a variety of other means. In response to Vice Mayor deHaan further inquiry, Mr. Sherrat stated California State University East Bay has dedicated interns to work at the facility; in-kind work significantly reduces operation costs. Mayor Johnson inquired how much is raised for operations annually, to which Mr. Sherrat responded approximately $500,000. Mayor Johnson inquired whether $8,198,867 is the construction cost, to which Mr. Sherrat responded in the affirmative. Mayor Johnson inquired how the facility would be available to the public. Mr. Sherrat responded the Boys & Girls Club has always participated in joint programs stated the School District would have the option to use the facility; the facility would be a community facility. Mayor Johnson inquired whether adult leagues would have access to the facility, to which Mr. Sherrat responded absolutely. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the public would not have any restrictions after 3:30 p.m. Mr. Sherrat responded adults could not just walk in and start playing stated everyone has to be screened by the Police Department ; adult basketball would be available in the evenings when children are not at the facility; the facility would provide a health clinic; structured programs would be available to the general public; no child would be turned away. George Phillips, Boys & Girls Club, stated all programs, including Regular Meeting Alameda City Council September 15, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-09-15.pdf |