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CityCouncil | 2019-03-05 | 14 | other than the General Fund; she desires for the City to stay safe; discussed a meeting with the former Fire Chief; inquired what Fire Protection has accomplished since the sworn positions were added in 2017; discussed the recent Community Paramedicine Program vote and response from County Health systems; stated it is crucial for the Council to consider further actions that burden the General Fund carefully and logically; requested approval of the Fire Marshal position and vehicle purchase be considered at the upcoming budget workshops; expressed support for the fee increase; stated the position does not need to be created in order to justify the fee increases. Vice Mayor Knox White expressed concern about the cost recovery chart not indicating an increase in program expenditures over four years; stated that he would like to approve the item with an expectation that every year the fee is increased according to the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) covered by the Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs); noted that he had a discussion with the Fire Chief related to the item coming to Council ahead of the budget workshop; stated the item is a needed service that yields a net zero impact on the General Fund, expressed support of approving the cost recovery fee schedule, which includes the cost for the Fire Marshal position, with the condition of cost control over the position lifetime; stated if the costs go up for the position, the costs need to be recovered; the position can be removed if necessary; he is open to the position being budgeted under General Fund; a six month report on both the billing and collection of fees should be provided; Council should work with the City Manager to identify ways to increase the collection of billable fees to ensure a conservative budget Regular Meeting Alameda City Council March 5, 2019 13 | CityCouncil/2019-03-05.pdf |