pages: CityCouncil/2011-06-28.pdf, 6
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CityCouncil | 2011-06-28 | 6 | staff reviews the issue every year and cost allocations are adjusted. Mayor/Chair Gilmore inquired whether adjustments have not been made for the last six years, to which the Acting City Attorney/Legal Counsel responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor/Board Member/Commissioner Bonta concurred with Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner Johnson regarding having an early preview workshop in the fall; inquired whether any plans are being made to increase ambulance billing collection. The Interim Fire Chief responded in the affirmative; stated that he cannot guarantee increased collection this year; staff has been working hard to improve record keeping. The City Manager/Executive Director stated another inspection concept would be coming to Council, which could generate approximately $100,000 per year. Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner deHaan stated a conscious decision has been made to lease big apparatus over the last two years; inquired whether support vehicles are purchased, to which the Interim Fire Chief responded in the affirmative. Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner deHaan stated procurement for the next two years is aggressive. The Interim Fire Chief stated a report was provided several months ago outlining financing options; fire trucks and engines need to be replaced on a scheduled basis to avoid passing their useful life. Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner Johnson stated the former Interim Finance Director alerted Council to the workers compensation deficit; a policy needs to be established so that the same situation does not happen again. The Controller stated having a fund with a deficit for one year is okay, but becomes a problem over multiple years. Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner Johnson stated a policy needs to be in place; a budget should not be balanced by not contributing to funds. The Assistant City Manager stated a policy could be brought to Council. Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner deHaan stated Council wants to establish separate funding to build up revenue for vehicle replacement and workers compensation; getting away from leasing vehicles would be good. The Assistant City Manager stated staff would bring back a policy for review in September; the vehicle replacement fund would be completely wiped out if expensive Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council, Community Improvement Commission and Alameda 6 Reuse and Redevelopment Authority June 28, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-06-28.pdf |