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CityCouncil | 2011-03-29 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- -MARCH - 29, 2011-6:00 - P.M. Mayor Gilmore convened the meeting at 7:07 p.m. Councilmember Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Bonta, deHaan, Johnson, Tam and Mayor Gilmore - 5. Absent: None. AGENDA ITEM (11-143) General Fund Budget The Controller gave a Power Point presentation. Councilmember Johnson inquired whether other budgets cover General Fund costs, like public safety; stated portions of police costs were paid out of the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority (ARRA). The Controller responded most costs are accounted for out of the General Fund; if there are other funds that benefit from the service, a cost reimbursement is done from other funds; ARRA is an excellent example as cost reimbursement is done from that fund for police services provided to ARRA; the cost allocation plan maximizes reimbursement from other funds. Councilmember Johnson inquired whether the complete amount spent on a department, such as police, is shown in the General Fund, to which the Controller responded mostly; stated grant regulations require grant funds to be accounted for separately; the majority of police and fire expenses are in the General Fund. Councilmember deHaan stated the 31% is spent on fire and 38% is spent on police inquired said percentages for previous fiscal years. The Controller responded that he would have to research and provide said information. Councilmember deHaan stated that he recalls public safety was around 65%; there has been a growth of 4%, which is of concern. The Controller stated the amount has probably grown due to PERS costs and health costs going up. Councilmember deHaan stated there is a tipping point; having to amount be 70% of the General Fund would be concerning. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 1 March 29, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-03-29.pdf |