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CityCouncil | 2012-04-03 | 3 | million has been recommended for a 50-meter swimming pool with lockers and shower facilities; staff hopes to build a greater aquatic facility in partnership with the swim community in keeping with the City's commitment to public/private partnerships; clarified the following estimated costs are in contrast to costs posted on a blog that sites what purports to be a City document, but is not a City document: 1) $1 million is estimated for a lighted, all-weather multi-purpose playing field, not $1.9 million; the sporting community would be challenged to come up with the balance; 2) $300,000 could be advanced through a bond for the Library, not $600,000; $125,000 to $150,000 could be used for a second elevator; the balance could be used to dramatically improve equipment, the electronic book collection, and computers; 3) the Carnegie estimate is between $3.5 million and $3.6 million with a contingency for cost overruns, not $4.1 million; the 2007 estimate [$3.5 million] was projected at the peak of the housing real estate boom; staff does not believe the cost would be more than the 2007 estimate; he asked the architect, who is the author of the report, whether the Carnegie could be completed for $3.5 million today and the answer was absolutely for sure given the decline in construction and labor costs; 4) $4.5 is estimated for Fire Station 3 with a Emergency Operations Center, not $5.6 million; stated a dramatic amount of misinformation has been circulated regarding the measure; apologized if staff has been unclear; stated no one should be unclear about numbers after tonight; stated the finance people believe that the City could safely float a bond at a low interest rate and that $15 million to $16 million could be generated in bond revenues; an extra $1 million would be left over for any unforeseen circumstances; other items would be funded with the balance of the sales tax revenue on an as needed, ongoing basis; urged everyone to visit the website and review the frequently asked questions; stated any further questions should be directed to him personally. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. [Absent: Councilmember Johnson - 1.] (*12-149) Ratified bills in the amount of $1,564,465.18. (12-150) Resolution No. 14664, "Amending the Alameda City Employees Association (ACEA) Salary Schedule Establishing the Classification of Recreation Services Specialist." Adopted. The Assistant City Manager gave a brief presentation. Mayor Gilmore inquired whether employees would have bumping rights, to which the Assistant City Manager responded in the negative. Councilmember Tam requested an explanation of the Athletic Trust Fund. The Recreation and Park Director stated the Athletic Trust Fund is a portion of the budget that covers all revenue producing programs. Councilmember Tam inquired whether the proposed position would be funded through Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 3 April 3, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-04-03.pdf |