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CityCouncil | 2019-06-18 | 14 | Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the request during budget workshops was to ensure playgrounds comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and safety standards, and the possibility of a playground at Jackson Park; stated funds should not be taken away from maintaining and improving parks. The City Manager responded the initial recommendation during the budget workshop was $250,000 in park maintenance as requests from Recreation and Parks Department and the City Manager recommended budget; stated funding allocation can be reconsidered for year one line items. Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft expressed concern related to the term "deferred maintenance". The Interim Acting Assistant City Manager/Recreation and Park Director stated there is a capital improvement fund available which strategically expends as much as possible in the first year and equalize the amount between years one and two with the same level of projects completed. Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether there is concern about deferring funds. The Interim Acting Assistant City Manager/Recreation and Park Director responded that she is happy the City is going above and beyond the current status. The City Manager stated the goal is to correct and address items that have been deferred in the past. Councilmember/Commissioner Daysog stated the tapes for the budget workshop meetings are available, and the summaries of fund allocation are as previously discussed; stated that he is excited for the year two playground replacement; outlined previously deferred items being addressed as a positive change. Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether funds should be flipped for years one and two, to which the Finance Director responded Council may request changes, but also has the opportunity at both mid-year and mid-cycle budget reports. Councilmember/Commissioner Oddie stated there was a recentlarge sale at Marina Village; inquired whether the funds will show in the current fiscal year or the following fiscal year, to which the Finance Director responded the cash will not come in now, but the revenue will be recognized in 2018-2019's budget. Councilmember/Commissioner Oddie stated there is an option to utilize the money as one-time funds. The City Manager stated that he does not see financial concern if Council desires to flip the $250,000 and the $175,000 amounts. Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council and Successor Agency to the Community Improvement Commission June 18, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-06-18.pdf |