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Louisville City Council Meeting September 18, 2001 Page 6 CONSIDERATION OF A DONATION TO NEW YORK CITY Davidson stated that members of Council are aware of the tragedy, which occurred in New York City, and that many of the relief efforts are going toward aid to the victims. MOTION: Davidson moved that Council approve a city-to-city donation of $5,000.00 to New York City to assist in their costs to recover from the terrorist attack, seconded by Mayer. Brown commended Mayor Davidson for his suggestion and stated that there are other areas that were affected by the terrorist actions, Washington, D.C., and a rural town in Pennsylvania. He stated that the Council should acknowledge the impact to New York City and to other communities as well. Mayer thanked Mayor Davidson for his excellent suggestion. He stated that although a City was attacked, the Country as a whole was attacked. VOTE: Roll call vote was taken. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0. Keany excused, Howard absent. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT City Attorney Light reported that Council approved the Maurer Annexation contingent that the signed Annexation Agreement be submitted by September 29, 2001. He noted that the property was recently sold, however only one signature appears on the Annexation Agreement. He stated that if the second signature is not obtained by the next City Council meeting, he would ask for Council's formal reconsideration. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT City Administrator Bill Simmons reported that the Facilities Committee consisting of the City Staff and Councilmen Sisk and Keany will meet on Friday, September 29, 2001, to begin the process of interviewing firms that will do site design services for the city- owned 15 acre parcel along McCaslin Boulevard. Simmons reported that the City has received 17 applications to fill the vacancy of the Municipal Judge. He asked if Council desired to have the Legal Committee screen the applications and recommend the finalist. Davidson suggested that the Legal Committee interview the applicants and choose a finalist that the full Council could interview.