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CityCouncil | 2010-09-25 | 3 | inquired whether the funds were allocated months ago and whether re-allocating the money requires noticing. The Interim City Manager responded administrative funds and unused funds are left over; stated staff has reviewed the cash balance; $210,000 is needed for three months; the City is looking at other eligible funds that could be used for the program; CDBG funds for next year would have to be prioritized if the State does not fund the program and there is way around the certificated teacher requirement. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether the current program is fee based or fully subsidized by the School District and State; further inquired whether the program would be fee based if the City were to provide the service going forward. The Interim City Manager responded the City's ability to do so would be based on the economics of the children in the program; stated fee based, full cost recovery is not expected. The Superintendent stated a family pays from $2 to $16 per day. Mayor Johnson stated right now, the goal is to solve the immediate problem; the State has not adopted its budget, which leaves the program without money; the City is trying to help the program survive until the State adopts the budget. President Mooney noted that the Governor is proposing taking the funds away. Councilmember L. Tam stated that she appreciates the idea of pooling resources; she is unclear about the urgency; the City has to go through a hearing process to reallocate funds; inquired how the timing fits with the District's need. The Superintendent responded the School Board would take action Tuesday night on whether or not to fund the program; listed options. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether the School District would be willing to do another 45- day extension, to which the Superintendent responded that matter is up to the Board. Vice Mayor deHaan stated the program costs $850,000 annually; inquired how much is the CDBG annual funding, to which the Senior Management Analyst responded $1.4 million. Speakers: Mary Rudge, Alameda; Teresa Lee, Alameda; Caroline TopeƩ, Alameda; William Smith, Renewed Hope Housing Advocates; Gregory Matthews, Alameda; and Helda Moya, Alameda. Board Member McMahon gave a brief history of the program funding. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 3 September 25, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-09-25.pdf |