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CityCouncil | 2012-04-03 | 4 | program fees, to which the Assistant City Manager responded in the affirmative. In response to Councilmember deHaan inquiry, the Assistant City Manager stated the General Fund contribution would be reduced by $400,000. Councilmember deHaan stated the Athletic Trust Fund is fee based; inquired whether an additional $400,000 would need to be generated. The Recreation and Park Director responded in the negative; stated staff took a look at the actual figures for the last two years; projections amount to approximately $185,000; cities that operate under a similar model generally experience a 5%-7% increase in revenue right away. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether any fee increases are anticipated, to which the Assistant City Manager and Recreation and Park Director responded in the negative. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether special events would be cut back or eliminated. The Recreation and Park Director responded scopes would be reduced, particularly the tree lighting ceremony. Councilmember deHaan inquired how much would be saved [by reducing tree lighting ceremony costs]. The Assistant City Manager responded $15,000; stated $15,000 was spent on an employee picnic, which will be scaled back dramatically. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the Recreation and Park Commission is aware of the proposed cuts. The Recreation and Park Director responded the matter would be discussed at the Recreation and Park Commission meeting next Thursday. The Assistant City Manager stated the issue is operational and is not under the purview of the Recreation and Park Commission; the matter would be presented as a courtesy. Urged youth services not be cut: John Orla Bukowski, Alameda Soccer Club and Futsal Club. Expressed concerns with the proposal: Christina Hanson, Alameda, Sandra Soares Bertero, Employee; and Marc Ames, Alameda Soccer Club. Councilmember deHaan inquired what is the Recreation and Park Department operational budget, to which the Recreation and Park Director responded $4 million. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 4 April 3, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-04-03.pdf |