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and designate the lands comprising the buffer zone as open space, create an open space advisory council, and require that the U.S. Departmefit of Energy continues with all required clean up and closure activities. Davidson explained that he asked that this Resolution be placed on the Agenda and it is a similar resolution to one that the City of Westminster recently passed. The resolution expresses support for the land around Rocky Flats to remain as open space and to be maintained by the Federal Government. Davidson called for Council comments and questions. Howard expressed support for Resolution No. 46 to insure that a long-term solution for Rocky Flats is in place. He expressed concern that if the land was no longer managed by the Federal Government; it could result in a contamination problem. Mayer moved that Council approve Resolution No. 46, Series 1999 - Support for House Resolution No. 2179, The Rocky Flats Open Space Act, seconded by Howard. All in favor. Mayer requested that any future correspondence regarding this issue reflect that Resolution No. 46, Series 1999 was approved by a unanimous Council vote. Other Regular Business Items Arising After Preparation of Agenda NONE CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT NONE CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Bill Simmons, City Administrator, reported that the City will have collected, by the end of the year, approximately $639,000 through a use tax on residential construction materials. He explained that, by voter action, the funds are to be used for educational purposes for Louisville students. He stated that the City has been corresponding with the school district to finalize a document that will commit to expend $626,000 of the funds for projects such as new bleachers and auditorium seating at the Louisville Middle School, a playground structure at Coal Creek Elementary School, and a new gymnasium at Louisville Elementary School. He distributed copies of plans for the new gymnasium at Louisville Elementary School and provided a brief summary of the improvements to the Louisville Middle School auditorium. He explained that installing the new auditorium seating at the Louisville Middle School will require removal of the carpet, leaving a concrete floor. He stated that a poured epoxy floor is typically used in this setting as it provides durability and cleanliness. The cost for this floor is estimated to be $10,000. The 7