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CityCouncil | 2010-01-26 | 4 | liability as required by joint powers agreements. Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner Tam stated in Fiscal Year 2008-09, revenues ended up being $3.4 million more than expenditures; the City was able to put $1.7 million in the undesignated fund balance; inquired how much of the savings came from the reduction in force; further stated the appearance is cuts were made and the savings went into internal service funds. The Interim City Manager/Interim Executive Director responded the budget was approved at $76 million in revenue and $81 million in expenditures; stated Attachments B and C focus on the general fund; $6.5 million was absorbed. In response to Vice Mayor/Board Member/Commissioner deHaan's inquiry whether the City is still in a dispute with Alameda County over Emergency Medical Service charges, the Interim City Manager/Interim Executive Director stated the matter is potential litigation and is not included [as a liability]. Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner Matarrese inquired whether the potential liability should be included; to which the Interim City Manager/Interim Executive Director responded the numbers were not included based on Closed Session discussions. In response to Mayor/Chair Johnson's inquiry regarding the amount, the Interim City Manager/Interim Executive Director stated the amount is $840,000; continued the presentation. Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner Tam inquired which department has the highest workers compensation allocation, to which the Interim City Manager/Interim Executive Director responded the three highest departments are Police, Fire and Public Works; departments are charged back the following year. Mayor/Chair Johnson inquired whether workers compensation claims are consistent with other cities, to which the Interim City Manager/Interim Executive Director responded that she did not know. In response to Mayor/Chair Johnson's inquiry about whether worker safety programs would help, the Interim City Manager/Interim Executive Director responded Risk Management has an aggressive program. The Public Works Director stated Public Works holds meetings every week. The City Attorney stated a citywide safety program is being started. The Interim City Manager/Interim Executive Director continued the presentation. Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council, Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority and 4 Community Improvement Commission January 26, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-01-26.pdf |