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City Council Meeting Minutes December 18, 2012 Page 14 of 17 carried by a vote of 4-3. Mayor Pro Tern Dalton, Council members Loo and Keany voted no. Mayor Muckle excused Council member Jasiak. She left the meeting at 11:00 p.m. RESOLUTION No. 81, SERIES 2012 —A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2012 BUDGET BY AMENDING APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GENERAL FUND, THE MCCASLIN INTERCHANGE FUND, THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND, THE WATER UTILITY FUND, AND THE WASTEWATER UTILITY FUND AND ADJUSTING BUDGETED REVENUE IN THE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND — Public Hearing Mayor Muckle opened the public hearing and requested a staff presentation. • Finance Director Watson explained Resolution No. 81, Series 2012 proposes minor amendments, which are basically housekeeping items, to the City of Louisville's 2012 Operating & Capital Budget. These adjustments have been requested by the departments and, in most cases, have been previously discussed with Council but have not been formally incorporated into the City's 2012 budget. Mayor Muckle requested public comment and hearing none, closed the public hearing. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Dalton moved to approve Resolution No. 81, Series 2012, seconded by Council member Keany. Roll call vote was taken. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. Absent: Council member Jasiak. RESOLUTION No. 82, SERIES 2012 — A RESOLUTION SETTING CERTAIN FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES FOR THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE, COLORADO Mayor Muckle requested a staff presentation. Finance Director Watson explained Resolution No. 82, Series 2012 sets certain City fees, rates, and charges for 2013. The majority of the fees, rates, and charges listed in the resolution are the same as the fees, rates, and charges for 2012. However, there are two significant changes: A 6% increase in water usage rates and a 4% increase in sewer usage rates. A 6% utility rate increase will increase the minimum water billing for each residential account from $11.40 to $12.08. The residential sewer charge will increase from $15.66 to $16.29 per month. These increases were anticipated in the 2013 budget process. Mayor Muckle explained the Council and the Water Committee have reviewed the water and sewer rate increases. Mayor Pro Tem Dalton confirmed Council has reviewed the water and sewer rate increases.