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CityCouncil | 2011-05-19 | 4 | completely recover costs. Councilmember Tam inquired how the $14 per hour fee was established, to which the Recreation and Park Director responded the amount is up from $3 per hour. Board Member Spencer inquired whether school hours are included in the District's 25%, to which the Recreation and Park Director responded in the affirmative. Board Member Spencer questioned why the School District should pay for community groups. Mayor Gilmore stated the swim teams are for Alameda school students not old enough to join high school teams and adults who pay taxes; further stated the City has specific programs during the summer, which makes up the City's 25% use; other than scheduling, the City is not involved with the other groups. Councilmember deHaan stated the community should continue to be served when the pools are not in use; letting the asset go dormant would cost the same. Mayor Gilmore concurred; stated costs do not go down if the pools are not used [by community groups]. Board Member McMahon agreed with the 50-50 split. Councilmember deHaan suggested some funds be put into a contingency. Mayor Gilmore stated the matter would have to be addressed in budget discussions; the City should not make promises it cannot keep. Councilmember deHaan concurred; stated that he does not get overly concerned about $20,000. President Mooney summarized the Board direction. The Acting City Manager stated that she has heard consensus that the Council is interested in a 50-50 split; the capital issue would be addressed as part of the budget; the unresolved issue is what to do in the event of a catastrophe and the tolerance level; the Mayor suggested the matter be addressed as part of the budget; the question cannot be answered tonight. President Mooney stated the same is true of the School District. Councilmember Tam inquired whether the contingency exposure could be nailed down prior to budget meetings. Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council and Board of Education 4 May 19, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-05-19.pdf |