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City Council Meeting Minutes September 20, 2005 Page 11 of 15 Council member Keany reported City Staff, the City's Consultant and Comcast are involved in ongoing discussions. He also reported on a meeting with Peter Stewart relative to CCTV. He noted the equipment the City is negotiating for, will remain as the property of the City. Mayor Sisk requested public comment and hearing none closed the public hearing. City Manager Simmons commented with respect to Comcast, it will be business as usual, and there will be no disruption of services. MOTION: Council member Keany moved for approval of Ordinance No. 1479, Series 2005, seconded by Council member Brown. Roll call vote was taken. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. RESOLUTION No. 43, SERIES 2005 - A RESOLUTION CONCERNING AUDIT PROCEDURES RELATED TO THE PROPOSED USE TAX TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE REGISTERED ELECTORS AT THE NOVEMBER 1, 2005 ELECTION Mayor Sisk requested a Staff presentation. Finance Director Leslie explained the Council requested a statement of intent regarding audit procedures related to the TABOR ballot issue for the proposed use tax. Resolution No. 43, Series 2005 concerns procedures related to the proposed use tax to be considered by registered electors of the City at the November 1, 2005 Election. The resolution states the City Council's intent if the TABOR ballot issue 2A is approved, the City will not undertake non-business related audits of individuals who are residents of the City. However, the City may undertake an audit of any individual in suspected cases of willful attempts to evade taxation. Mayor Sisk requested public comment. There were no comments. COUNCIL COMMENT Council member Brown commented the intent of the resolution is the City will not audit individual who are residents. He supported the use tax question and stated it is critical for the City of Louisville. Finance Director Patty Leslie reported the Finance Department has designed a public information brochure, which explains the use tax. It will be sent out to residents in the utility bills and will be available at the City Hall.