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CityCouncil | 2016-07-05 | 8 | any transfers, to which the Assistant City Manager responded in the negative. Mayor Spencer inquired whether there are any other cities that require voter approval before doing any transfers, to which the Assistant City Manager responded in the negative; continued the presentation. Mayor Spencer inquired whether any of the ordinances he has seen included confirming the transfer, to which Mr. Maynor responded in the negative. Councilmember Daysog inquired what portion of the $8 million Utility Users Tax (UUT) revenue comes from cell phone users, to which the Finance Director responded 30% of the UUT revenue comes from telecommunication; continued the presentation. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the Balanced Revenue Index (BRI) formula is unique to Alameda. The Finance Director responded a previous City Manager negotiated with bargaining groups to develop the formula; continued the presentation. The Assistant City Manager stated the City of Livermore is considering adopting the formula. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the Finance Director stated the total increase is $3.6 million. The Assistant City Manager noted the expected $1.5 million increase in the UUT would not affect the BRI. Mayor Spencer stated the UUT was projected to decrease over time in the past; the pay increase was anticipated to be a negative number; inquired whether the increase would be a positive number with the change. The Finance Director responded the affirmative, stated the pay increase is positive year over year; the increase will be seen in the five-year projection. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether there is a BRI-free year in 2019, to which the Finance Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether there will be a significant increase in the amount of UUT collected. The Finance Director responded it depends on cell phone use. Mr. Maynard stated the amount is difficult to predict. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council July 5, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-07-05.pdf |