SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND FUNDING SOURCES RESOLUTION AMENDMENTS IN THE SERVICES FOR REDEVELOPMENT CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND (CITY-SIDE REDEVELOPMENT FUND) FOR THE CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY MUSEUM ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT WITH A NET IMPACT TO THE FUND OF $352,000 AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS REGARDING THE EXPENDITURE OF AGENCY FUNDS ON CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.

COUNCIL DISTRICT: City-wide

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following Appropriation Ordinance and Funding Sources Resolution amendments in the Services for Redevelopment Capital Projects Fund (City-side Redevelopment Fund):

1. Establish the Children’s Discovery Museum Enhancements project in the amount of $352,000.

2. Increase the estimate for Earned Revenue by $ 352,000.

It is also recommended that the Council adopt a resolution making certain determinations regarding the related expenditure of the Redevelopment Agency funds on certain public improvements in connection with the Children’s Discovery Museum Enhancements project, as more specifically described in the memorandum from the Redevelopment Agency, July 24, 2001, attached hereto.

BACKGROUND

The Redevelopment Agency has requested City services in the implementation of Agency projects. These proposed amendments are necessary to account for City-side expenditures on Redevelopment Agency projects.

ANALYSIS

The Children’s Discovery Museum Enhancements project provides for the following improvements; (1) Upgrade the current security access systems which may include cameras, locks, lighting with restricted entry/exit features for the fountain design deficiencies and interactive exhibit installation; (2) upgrading of the telephone system central routing and storage systems; (3) painting of all exterior buildings, walls, and structures on the site. The grant agreement is presented elsewhere on this same agenda.

The source of funding for these services and improvements would be a transfer from the Redevelopment Agency.

PUBLIC OUTREACH

N/A

LARRY D. LISENBEE

Budget Director

I hereby certify that there will be available for appropriation in the Services for Redevelopment Capital Projects Fund (City-side Redevelopment Capital Fund) in the Fiscal Year 2001-2002 moneys in excess of those heretofore appropriated therefrom, said excess being at least $ 352,000.

LARRY D. LISENBEE

Budget Director

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