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CityCouncil | 2018-06-19 | 22 | The Acting City Manager stated that she would like to make sure there is a consensus; the task includes coming back with ways to pay for a Fire Marshall and addressing the non-sworn issue. Councilmember Matarrese stated said direction was given at the workshop; the Fire Chief presented an ask with a promise that there would be money behind it and it was insufficient. In response to the Acting City Manager's inquiry regarding the non-sworn issue, Councilmember Matarrese stated the issue could be left to the Chief's imagination; using non-sworn is cheaper and could fit in the budget. Councilmember Oddie stated he would not support that. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated there should be follow up with Chief on projected revenue sources funding the position in perpetuity by the revenue sources; regarding the sworn/non-sworn issue, the Chief should decide how he wants to allocate his resources; there is a lot of value in having a balanced budget right now; if the position is funded by the revenue increases, she is ready to support, but it is premature at this time. The Finance Director continued the presentation. Mayor Spencer stated annual activity expenses are higher than projected revenues by $8,000. The Finance Director stated expenditures continue to grow; revenues are growing as well, but just not at the same pace. Mayor Spencer inquired whether reserves are being used to cover the $8,000, to which the Finance Director stated the $8,000 will be drawn down. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the Acting City Manager stated the negative $8,000 is the difference between revenues and expenditures and does not affect reserves. Mayor Spencer stated that she wants to underscore the projected budget shows expenses are more than projected revenues. The Acting City Manager stated $8,000 is next to nothing in a $100 million budget; the budget does not include future development in Site A or the Northern Waterfront; many things can be done to make sure by 2021 the City does not have a deficit of $5 million; the City needs to continue to be conservative and diligent. Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council and Successor Agency to the Community Improvement Commission 5 June 19, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-06-19.pdf |