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City Council Meeting Minutes March 21, 2006 Page 3 of 15 AWARD BID TO AL SERRA CHEVROLET HUMMER FOR PURCHASE OF UNMARKED POLICE VEHICLES Council member Muckle asked if there is a role for energy-efficient vehicles in the replacement of police vehicles. Chief Goodman explained hybrid energy-efficient vehicles do not meet the criteria or specification for a police vehicle. He stated the City has a policy for police vehicle replacement, which provides for the replacement of vehicles every three years or 80,000 miles. He explained the police department would look at energy-efficient vehicles when technology meets the specification for police vehicles. MOTION: Council member Muckle moved the City Council award bid to Lakewood Fordland for Replacement of Police Vehicles, and award bid to AI Serra Chevrolet Hummer for purchase of unmarked police vehicles, seconded by Council member Sackett. All in favor. PROCLAMATION - ARBOR DAY Mayor Sisk read the proclamation, which proclaimed April 29, 2006 as Arbor Day in the City of Louisville. He requested a Staff presentation. Land Management Director Robson explained one of the obligations of being a Tree City USA is to formally celebrate Arbor Day every year. This year the City of Louisville will be celebrating Arbor Day on April 29th. Land Management's Forestry Division, in conjunction with the City of Louisville Horticulture and Forestry Advisory Board has developed a program of events to promote the health and welfare of the City's Urban Forest. ORDINANCE No. 1489, SERIES 2006 - AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CITY OF LOUISVILLE CABLE TELEVISION CUSTOMER SERVICE STANDARDS - 2nd reading - public hearing (advertised Daily Camera 3/11/06) Mayor Sisk requested a City Attorney introduction. City Attorney Light read Ordinance No. 1989, Series 2006. Mayor Sisk requested a Staff presentation. Assistant City Manager for Governmental Relations Balser explained the Council passed a franchise agreement for a cable television provider. In order to ensure the provision of quality customer service under the agreement, the City will adopt cable television customer service standards. Ordinance No. 1489, Series 2006 encompasses the Customer Service Standards prepared by the Greater Metro Telecommunications Consortium (GMTC), of which Louisville is a member.