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RECOMMENDED BUDGET STRATEGIES, 1996-97 <br />12. Capital Improvement Program, 1996-97 <br />Page 6 <br />Further review of the proposed capital improvement project list and a final <br />recommendation for project funding for 1996-97 is required. Further refinements for <br />projects related to the Marina and the Golf Course Enterprise funds will be contained in <br />the recommendation. <br />ISSUES WITH LONG-TERM FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS <br />13. Park and Sports Complex Development <br />The Finance Committee recommended evaluation of program alternatives for City park <br />enhancement and development of a first-class sports complex. A revenue source would <br />be required for the needed capital investment in both existing and any new facility. <br />Facilities may be jointly owned or operated with either of the school districts and any <br />existing sport leagues. <br />14. Liquor Sales Impact Fee <br />The Finance Committee recommends an analysis of the benefits from implementing a <br />special fee on retail outlets selling alcohol. A recently established fee in Oakland has <br />been upheld by the Appeals Court. Stores which sell liquor generally require a higher <br />level of police services. Costs for police and other enforcement services can be at least <br />partially offset by this special fee. <br />ISSUES ADDRESSED NOT RECOMMENDED FOR FURTHER ACTION <br />15. Water Pollution Control User Cost Allocation <br />The recent closure of the Kellogg's manufacturing plant has a direct and significant <br />impact of the cost allocations of the Water Pollution Control Plant. Fixed costs remain <br />unchanged, but overall revenues will decline by $400,000. The Finance Committee <br />directed staff to develop operating cost savings options to address the direct loss of <br />revenue. The goal of the review is maintaining the financial integrity of the water <br />Pollution Control Enterprise Fund without any change to the sewer fee structure. <br />A <br />