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Louisville City Council Meeting November 19, 2002 Page 3 Mayer agreed a poll at this time would not be appropriate and the recreation fees should be reviewed. He suggested the size of the bond issue be analyzed and reevaluated for future elections. He stressed the importance of listening to the citizens and operating in their best interest. REGULAR BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 1404, SERIES 2002 - AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REENACTING CHAPTER 3.18 OF THE LOUISVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE, TO ESTABLISH NEW DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES - 2nd reading - public hearing (advertised Daily Camera 11/10/02) Davidson called for City Attorney presentation. City Attorney Sam Light read Ordinance No. 1404, Series 2002. Davidson reported the Impact Fee Study is not complete. The City Attorney suggests that Council, by motion, take no further action on Ordinance No. 1404, Series 2002, as submitted on 2nd reading. This would require a new 1 st and 2nd reading. MOTION: Davidson moved that Council take no further action on Ordinance No. 1404, Series 2002, seconded by Brown. Keany stated he did not have a problem delaying the reenactment of the ordinance, however questioned collection of the current fees. Davidson agreed the current fee should be adjusted temporarily and requested that the City Attorney review and advise Council as to the options. VOTE: All in favor. ORDINANCE NO. 1407, SERIES 2002 - AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING LODGING EXCISE TAXES -2nd reading - public hearing (advertised Daily Camera 11/10/02 Davidson called for City Attorney presentation. City Attorney Sam Light read Ordinance No. 1407, Series 2002. Light noted the ordinance has second reading amendments. Finance Director Charlene Laus reviewed Ordinance No. 1407, Series 2002, concerning the City's Lodging Excise Tax, and explained the lodging tax is 3.0%, effective January 1, 2003. She reviewed a second reading amendment, which removes the registration of the lodging tax, as it duplicates the business registration. Laus stated the projected revenue for the lodging tax is $250,000, and restricted for Council's determination.