pages: CityCouncil/2014-05-06.pdf, 15
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CityCouncil | 2014-05-06 | 15 | The Housing Authority Executive Director stated $170,000 of the $250,000 in the administrative fund is for staff and the balance is for operating costs; shifting administrative costs to other programs may be possible. Councilmember Chen inquired how much of the administrative costs can be spared without impacting the HA's level of service, to which the Housing Authority Executive Director responded he cannot answer. The City Manager inquired whether there are any staff vacancy savings that can be applied to FY14/15 appropriations, to which the Housing and Community Development Director responded in the negative; stated the HA is overextended and there are no surplus funds; the HA needs direction on how to amend the action. The Housing Authority Executive Director stated Council can adopt either recommendation or a hybrid of both and the HA will make it work. Councilmember Chen inquired whether the HA would add $5,000 for ECHO. The City Attorney responded Council cannot ask the HA to come up with funds. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired what would the HA do if the Food Bank requests $31,500 next year. The Housing Authority Executive Director responded the issue would be addressed next year; stated there will be less money next year; an additional $31,000 request would mean something else will get cut; the HA would fulfill the direction from the City Council. The City Manager added the HA will follow Council's direction without increasing the total allocation of $191,058. In response to Councilmember Chen's comment, the City Manager stated if the door to the General Fund is opened, there will be no end; the solution is more aggressive partnership between public agencies and the private sector for fund raising. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft moved approval of following the staff recommendation with the proviso that if the HA locates any additional funding within their organization this year, it can go toward the AFS proposal; added funding next year is not a guarantee. Mayor Gilmore stated the motion would not be within the $191,000 allocation; it would be $191,000 plus additional funding. The City Manager concurred, stated any additional funds found by the HA would not be CDBG funds. The Housing Authority Executive Director clarified the Affordable Housing Funds and In Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 14 May 6, 2014 | CityCouncil/2014-05-06.pdf |