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CityCouncil | 2009-12-01 | 5 | Mr. Collins responded that he would need to contact the Oakland Zoo regarding ownership, which he understands is held by a governmental entity; information would be available regarding underlying title, ownership of the asset, reversionary criteria, and other factors once an application is received; speculation would be premature; the Board may preclude funds being used by non-profits for construction of facilities, but not operation. Councilmember Tam inquired whether any information would be available before the application is submitted, to which Mr. Collins responded in the negative. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether the loan mechanism has been reviewed. Mr. Collins responded in the affirmative; stated that he has serious concerns that the proposed project would be eligible. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the Boys & Girls Club has been informed that the project might not be eligible, to which Mr. Collins responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Gilmore stated the Oakland Zoo and Zoological Society are in the same position as the Boys & Girls Club; applications should be submitted sooner rather than later if there is a pool of money that could go to a non-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation. Mr. Collins stated the Oakland Zoo received funding from Measure AA; the Oakland Zoo was named as a recipient in Measure WW; the Oakland Zoo has a different standing than other entities the bond indenture precludes the distribution of funds directly from the District to non-profits. non-profits should not apply to the District because applications would not be accepted. Councilmember Gilmore stated a few meetings ago, EBRPD representatives advised Council that the project could be eligible; the City is not at risk one way or another; the City's allotment will still be available. Mr. Collins stated that he concurs with Councilmember Gilmore EBRPD needs to provide very clear guidelines regarding the eligibility of projects. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether EBRPD couldn't provide any guarantee that the guidelines would be available before the submission point, to which Mr. Collins responded in the affirmative. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 December 1, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-12-01.pdf |