pages: RecreationandParkCommission/2005-06-09.pdf, 8
This data as json
body | date | page | text | path |
---|---|---|---|---|
RecreationandParkCommission | 2005-06-09 | 8 | Manager okay with non-City people providing materials, labor and possibly using heavy machinery to perform tasks? AD Lillard stated that the Park Manager would determine the value. The group would determine that they want to do a project. It could be to a specific park or it could be a monetary amount to be determined by ARPD staff. The people doing the work would be treated as a volunteer for the City just as is currently being done. Most of the work will be manual. Unless volunteers are heavy equipment operators by trade they would not be allowed to move heavy machinery. Would the fee be applied to outside teams competing in Alameda? If so how would that be returned? AD Lillard stated no, the fee would not apply to outside teams. Will the funds be put in the City's regular general accounting department? AD Lillard stated that the fee will go into a regular Recreation and Park Department budget and it will go into a dedicated account. There will be records of deposits and expenditures that anyone can ask to look at because it is public record. Chair Ingram stated that Mr. Borsoni states that all of the above questions should be addressed and brought to the sports groups so they can have a final review and sign off for approval. AD Lillard stated that was already done at a prior meeting. Mr. Borsoni was not at the meeting and another representative was not present. Chair Ingram stated that he would feel more comfortable if the groups would sign off on the fee. Commissioner Kahuanui stated that she understands that Chair Ingram wants to get the groups to sign off on the policy; however the group works as an advisory to the Commission. The Commission gave them an opportunity to have an option. Originally the Commission and staff just wanted them to pay a fee. The Commission was nice and let this item go to the Field Use Group because the groups wanted to try and barter out of the fee. We are trying to increase revenue, keep fields playable, etc., and before ARPD was not receiving funds. If we send this back to the group and two people do not sign, it will not change her mind. Ms Kahuanui thinks the policy proposed is a good idea and the Commission is being very generous in giving the groups the opportunity to barter work. Motion was made by Commissioner Oliver: "That this policy be accepted as is and approved tonight.' Further discussion was held. Chair Ingram asked what the harm was in having the proposal go back to the group again and having them sign off. It will not hurt us. Commissioner Oliver stated what if it is taken back to them and they do not sign off on it? Chair Ingram stated that it would then be like Commissioner Kahuanui mentioned. If two people do not sign it, then the group has had an ample opportunity. Commissioner Oliver 8 Recreation & Park Commission Mtg. Minutes Thursday, June 9, 2005 Dedicated to Excellence, Committed to Service | RecreationandParkCommission/2005-06-09.pdf |