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Louisville City Council Meeting <br />May 21, 2002 <br />Page 10 <br /> <br />City Attorney Sam Light explained that previously tiered water rates were set forth in <br />Section 13.12.090 and 13.12.080 of the Louisville Municipal Code. Ordinance No. 1386, <br />Series 2002 repeals and enacts those provision and any metered water service charges to <br />be set forth in a resolution rather than an ordinance. <br /> <br />Davidson stated that on June 4, 2002 Council will consider a number of water ordinances, <br />including a moratorium on new water taps, and on waste of water. <br /> <br />Davidson opened the public hearing and asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak <br />for or against Ordinance No. 1386, Series 2002. <br /> <br />David Slavin, 335 Eisenhower Drive, Louisville, CO, asked that residents be notified of <br />any water rate change. <br /> <br />Davidson confirmed that City residents will be notified of any water rate changes. <br /> <br />City Attorney Light stated that, additionally any resolutions regarding water rates would <br />be put on the Council regular agenda for their consideration. It will also be posted on the <br />Web Site and acted upon at a public meeting. <br /> <br />Chuck Hill, 233 Jackson Circle, Louisville, CO voiced his support for a flexible water <br />schedule. <br /> <br />COUNCIL COMMENTS <br /> <br />Keany asked about the provisions of the emergency ordinance. <br /> <br />City Attorney Light stated this is the first emergency ordinance to take effect under the <br />Home Rule Charter. The Charter allows an emergency ordinance to take affect upon <br />adoption, if passed by two-thirds of the entire Council. If desired by Council, the <br />ordinance could take effect immediately, however it is drafted with a provision that it will <br />take effect on June 5, 2002. He stated that there would be no rate restructuring until after <br />June 4, 2002. <br /> <br />Brown stated that the new rates could go into effect after Council adopts an ordinance. <br />He suggested that a Sun Set provision be added that would cause the emergency <br />ordinance to expire in a period of time. <br /> <br />Davidson agreed with Council member Brown that a Sun Set provisions would be a wise <br />choice. He suggested a 3 to 4-year Sun Set provision. <br /> <br />Brown stated that, with a Sun Set clause Council would have to the opportunity to revisit <br />this ordinance in two to three years. <br /> <br />10 <br /> <br /> <br />