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as seek their input. The Public Information Program can be paid for by tax dollars as it is not a political campaign. The estimated cost of the program is approximately $75,000. $45,000 will be for informational mailings to residents and businesses and this includes the cost of the return and analysis of feedback. $30,000 will be the cost of consulting services to guide the City in the program. Hollister stated that there is adequate funding in the City Manager's contingency fund. Hollister introduced Catherine Lew of Lew Edwards to the Committee. Lew Edwards was hired to oversee and assist the City with the revenue measure survey, discussed earlier. Catherine stated that her firm would be available to work closely with the City Manager's office as well as the City Attorney's Office on the Public Information Program, if desired. The Finance Committee indicated their approval of a Public Information Program. Further the Committee voted to forward the issue to the full City Council for their review and action. 3. Discussion Regarding Ad Hoc Citizens' Budget Task Force City Manager Hollister stated that a list of nominees for the Ad Hoc Citizen's Budget Task Force "Budget Task Force" will be provided to Council at the Monday, November 2, 2009 Council Meeting for approval. The Budget Task Force will consist of: one representative of which each member of the Council will nominate from their districts'; one representative from each of the three negotiating associations, (San Leandro City Employees' Association (SLCEA), San Leandro Management Organization (SLMO), and the Police Officer's Association (POA)); a representative from the San Leandro Chamber of Commerce; and two representatives of the Horne Owner's Associations. The Budget Task Force will be educated on the various funds, including restricted funds. The Budget Task Force will be addressing the revenue enhancements and what the priorities will be for the city if the revenue measures do not pass. 4. Discussion Regarding budget Strategy/Approach for 2010-11 Budget Interim Finance Director Carter stated that the budget process has begun and staff is using the current budget as a base. Staff will draft the 2010-11 budget with the idea that both revenue measure failed at the ballot. Staff will continue to work with Council on the priorities of the city. 5. Public Comment Jerry Maughan stated that he hoped the City Manager's Office would provide the Ad Hoc Citizen's Budget Task Force a copy of the survey conducted by the employee's and provided to the Interim Assistant City Manager in March of this year. Mayor Santos stated that a copy would be provided. 6. Committee Member Comments Councilmember Prola stated that he looks forward to speaking to his constituents about the revenue measures. Mayor Santos stated that he would like to prioritize C1P programs and instructed staff that if a listed program must be removed, proper explanation is to be given. 7. Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 5:20 p.m. 2