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CityCouncil | 2017-03-21 | 11 | Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft moved introduction of ordinance levying special taxes within the City of Alameda Community Facilities District No. 17-1 (Alameda Point Public Services District). *** Mayor Spencer called a recess at 8:28 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:36 p.m. *** (17-197) Resolution No. 15252, "Amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-17 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget." Adopted. (Finance 2410) The Finance Director gave a Power Point presentation. Mayor Spencer stated the budget is coming to Council at the last minute; inquired whether Council has to accept the changes tonight. The Finance Director responded that some parts are appropriate to approve tonight and some can wait. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the City Manager stated staff would like the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Fire Station 3 items to move forward tonight. Mayor Spencer stated she is concerned the EOC and Fire Station 3 items are coming to Council for the first time tonight with no time for review. The City Manager stated there was an update in November but there were no finalized numbers at that time. The Finance Director continued the presentation. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is concerned about equipment breaking down; inquired what is being done to avoid vehicle breakdowns in the future. The Fire Chief responded a lot of vehicle maintenance has been deferred in the past; all vehicles are now being serviced regularly; he has revamped the vehicle replacement program which will be a good program going forward once the maintenance is caught up. Mayor Spencer inquired whether other departments asked for more money at this time, to which the Finance Director responded in the negative; stated there have been no requests for more money on the expense side. Mayor Spencer stated there were a lot of department requests in the original budget; most departments had to wait for the next budget cycle; now two departments are asking for additional expenditures. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council March 21, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-03-21.pdf |