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Senior Center Ph 2 - FF&E 2 March 1, 2010 • Phones, including associated telecommunication equipment and licensing • Desktop computers, including software • Information technology materials, including a point of sale cash register, network servers and consulting services • Copiers and printers • Tables and chairs • Office furniture • Other miscellaneous items including clocks, trash cans and office supplies The project budget includes $420,000 in Redevelopment funds for FF&E. However, it has been determined that Redevelopment funds cannot be used for "non-permanent" items such as those listed above. Therefore, an alternate funding source is necessary. The previously approved but unused Redevelopment funds will become available for other uses upon completion of the project. Staff analyzed the original list of supplies and reduced the scope of the purchase to $300,000 through a combination of deferring some items, reusing equipment, and substituting lower cost items where possible. This FF&E is necessary for operation of the facility as an EOC. Note that additional, specialized supplies for the EOC are being funded through a separate appropriation in the 2009-2010 fiscal year budget and are in addition to the basic FF&E discussed above. Current City Council Policy The proposed Senior Center project is consistent with the criteria of California Redevelopment Law at Health and Safety Code Section 33445 for the use of RDA funding. California Government Code Section 66001(g) provides that the legal uses of park development fees may include the costs attributable to the increased demand for public facilities reasonably related to a development project in order to (1) refurbish existing facilities to maintain the existing level of service or (2) achieve an adopted level of service that is consistent with the general plan. In this case, the use of the City's Park Development Fees to purchase furniture, fixtures and equipment is consistent with State law and the City's policies related to Park Development Funds because the Senior Center will maintain existing levels of service and allow the City to expand services to meet levels consistent with the City's General Plan. Previous City Council Action(s) On July 28, 2008, by Resolution No. 2008-094, the City Council approved a cooperation agreement between the City of San Leandro and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Leandro for the purpose of undertaking redevelopment activities within the Alameda County - City of San Leandro Redevelopment Area at a cost not to exceed Thirteen Million and no/100 Dollars ($13,000,000) to the Redevelopment Agency.