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ORDINANCE NO.1654 SERIES 2014 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 13.12.030 AND 13.12.040 OF THE LOUISVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING TAP FEES CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH AUTOMATIC FIRE-CONTROL SYSTEMS IN ALL NEW RESIDENTIAL UNITS, AND COMMERCIAL FIRE LINES WHEREAS, the City of Louisville is a Colorado home rule municipal corporation duly organized and existing under laws of the State of Colorado and the City Charter; and WHEREAS, after a duly noticed public hearing held January 7 and 21 and February 18, 2014, where evidence and testimony were entered into the record, the Louisville City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1652, Series 2013 adopting by reference the 2012 editions of the International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Mechanical Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Energy Conservation Code, International Fire Code, International Plumbing Code, and the 2011 edition of the National Electrical Code adopted by the State; and WHEREAS, said codes establish a requirement for all newly constructed single- family dwellings in Louisville to install automatic fire-control systems; and WHEREAS, City Council's wishes to remove financial obstacles to the safe installation of required automatic fire-control systems in newly constructed single-family dwellings; and WHEREAS, a core value of the City in the 2013 Comprehensive Plan promotes: "A Healthy, Vibrant, and Sustainable Economy . . . where the City understands and appreciates the trust our residents, property owners, and business owners place in it when they invest in Louisville, and where the City is committed to a strong and supportive business climate, which fosters a healthy and vibrant local and regional economy for today and for the future.," and eliminating unnecessary fees associated providing safety features and services promotes a Healthy, Vibrant, and Sustainable Economy; and WHEREAS, a second core value of the City in the 2013 Comprehensive Plan promotes: "Safe Neighborhoods . . . where the City ensures our policies and actions maintain safe, thriving and livable neighborhoods so residents of all ages experience a strong sense of community and personal security", and furthering the installation of automated fire-control systems at the most affordable costs will ensure safer neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, the City Council further desires to amend Section 13.12.040 of the Louisville Municipal Code to expressly provide that tap fees are not charged for non- residential taps utilized solely for installation of fire lines and automatic fire-control systems; and