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CityCouncil | 2010-07-06 | 8 | organizations would be used. The Fire Safety Specialist responded absolutely; stated ensuring that volunteers are able to get up and down a ladder is important. Mayor Johnson stated an injury to a senior could be permanent. Councilmember Tam thanked the Fire Safety Specialist for the presentation; stated the Program is a great community service; currently, funding is provided through grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); inquired whether increased funding is needed. The Fire Safety Specialist responded in the affirmative; stated the Fire Department is looking for more grant funding. Councilmember Tam inquired how long the grant lasts. The Fire Safety Specialist responded one year; however, the Fire Department is petitioning for five more months. Mayor Johnson inquired whether funding could be obtained through the Healthy Home initiative, to which the Fire Safety Specialist responded that she would find out. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (10-335) Public Hearing to Consider Resolution No. 14471, "Amending Master Fee Resolution No. 12191 to Revise Fees." Adopted. The Deputy City manager - Administrative Services gave a brief presentation. Vice Mayor deHaan stated the increase would not be across the board; inquired how to identify fees that would be increased. The Deputy City Manager - Administrative Services responded said fees are called out in the staff report Vice Mayor deHaan stated an annual review was done last year. The Interim City Manager stated a review was done the year before last to determine cost recovery; a Consumer Price Index (CPI) has been done the last two years; usually, every three to five years, a complete fee study is done to see if charges are sufficient which has to do with employees' hourly rate; the City has not performed a complete fee study for four or five years; the CPI will hold the City for a year or two. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether a complete fee study should be done next year, to which the Interim City Manager responded fiscal year 2011-2012 would be a good time. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 July 6, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-07-06.pdf |