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City Council Meeting Minutes November 4, 2013 Page 4 of 16 • Resolution No. 60, Series 2013, appropriating funds; and the annual appropriation resolution for the City of Louisville, Colorado for the calendar year beginning January 1, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014. • Resolution No. 61, Series 2013, levying general property taxes for the year 2013 to help defray the costs of government for the City of Louisville, Colorado for the 2014 budget year. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Loo inquired about the funding for increasing web site maintenance in the Community Facilitation Division. City Manager Fleming explained it is additional software support for the new web site. Mayor Pro Tem Dalton addressed the insurance reimbursement for flood damage and asked if the estimates were not final. City Manager Fleming confirmed those refunds are estimates and not final. He explained the City will receive responses from vendors on the Golf Course Reconstruction Project including flood mitigation, which will help in the negotiations with FEMA. He explained it is a work in progress and voiced his belief the budget would have to be amended. Mayor Pro Tem Dalton inquired about the extent of coverage by Western Golf Properties insurance carrier. City Manager Fleming explained staff has been meeting with Western Golf Properties for over two weeks to determine what extent Western's insurance will cover business interruption for Western and property damages for the City. He explained at least $320,000 of property damage will be covered by Western's insurance and would be paid to the City. There are still questions as to whether those funds would be sufficient to cover the damages to the sprinkler system. Mayor Pro Tem Dalton asked if the Federal Highway Authority grant is earmarked for the County Road Bridge. City Manager Fleming stated the grant is for the County Road Bridge and the Dillon Road project and is estimated at $2.5 million. Public Works Director Kowar noted the project estimates have been revisited by the FHWA and may not be all covered by the grant, but may be covered by the FEMA's Golf Course grant, insurance coverage and direct funding by the City. Mayor Pro Tem Dalton asked when the City will know about the grant for the County Road Bridge. Public Works Director Kowar stated his understanding that the grant will be an 80/20 reimbursement grant, with the City paying 20% of the cost. Staff will be working on an IGA with CDOT to coordinate the funding of the improvements and a design /build concept. He would have more information within the next two to three weeks. Mayor Muckle called for public comment. There were no public comments. COUNCIL COMMENTS