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Ms. Wagner said she simply intended to point out how insignificant the City's fees are comparatively speaking. She estimated that the Sewer Connection fee might increase as much as $1,000 but noted again that there has been no increase in 10 years and this would all be subject to future discussion and review. Vice-Mayor Cook-Kallio asked and Ms. VVagner confirmed that these are one time fees not related to the pass through rates referred to in the previous item. Ms. Wagner continued her review of the Miscellaneous CIP Fund, stating that staff has recommended the transfer of approximately $210,000 to the Streets CIP Fund for projected deficits in several planned streets projects. Estimated expenditures for the fund are expected to decrease, largely because of interest savings related to the purchase of the Alameda County Transportation Corridor. The decrease will however be offset by a repayment of the Miscellaneous CIP Loan from the presale of lots and plots for the cemetery. The Parks CIP Fund is projected to experience a sizable decrease in anticipated Park Dedication In- Lieu fees, which is somewhat offset by increased interest income. Ms. Wagner reviewed the Streets CIP Fund, which is now projected to end the year at a little over $7 million, $131,000 less than originally anticipated. She explained that the decrease is largely attributable to lower than expected revenues from Traffic Impact, Tri-Valley Transportation and Doherty Valley Mitigation Fees, although these have been somewhat offset by increases in Vineyard Avenue Specific Plan Fees, City of Dublin Freeway Interchange Fees, Gas Tax monies, interest income and Measure B and F funds. Fund transfers, while adjusted, essentially net each other out. She reported that expenditures are expected to exceed the budget thanks to an increase in projected costs for several projects as well as landscape maintenance district costs. These increases are again offset by closing out several completed projects and returning $315,000 to the fund balance. Mayor Thorne opened the item for public comment and noted there were no speakers. Mr. Fialho acknowledged that much of this is the result of employees throughout the City doing more with less and making contributions to offset the necessary expenditures. He thanked them publicly for their efforts and their support. MOTION: It was m/s by Cook-Kallio/Brown to waive full reading and adopt Resolution No. 13-600 accepting the Midyear 2012/13FY Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and amending the 2012/13FY CIP as recommended. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Brown, Cook-Kallio, Mayor Thorne Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Pentin, One Vacancy 15. Approve a Contract with the Bay Area Children's Theatre in the amount of $109,100 for the Children's theatrical production services Director of Community Services Andrade-Wax presented the staff report, including background information on the Civic Arts Stage Company, the City's RFP process and Bay Area Children's Theatre (BACT), the recommended vendor. In 1999, the City developed Civic Arts Stage Company and provided all professional, artistic, technical and support. The growing demand ultimately exceeded what staff could accommodate and the City initiated discussions with The San Francisco Shakespeare Festival ("SF Shakes") about the feasibility of working together. In 2008 the City began to contract with SF Shakes for the production of shows, with only one production covered at a time. In 2010 Pleasanton's Firehouse Arts Center opened and an City Council Minutes Page 5 of 13 March 19, 2013