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WHEREAS, the Louisville Planning Commission, after notice by publication and a public hearing, did not recommend the City Council approve a temporary moratorium as set forth in this ordinance; and WHEREAS, City Council has provided notice of a public hearing on said ordinance by publication as provided by law and held a public hearing as provided in said notice. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE, COLORADO: Section 1. The foregoing recitals are hereby affirmed and incorporated herein by this reference as findings of the City Council. Section 2. Upon the effective date of this ordinance, and until May 17, 1999, no application for approval of a preliminary PUD development plan, a final PUD development plan, or a special review use shall be reviewed, approved, issued, or otherwise acted upon for any property within Downtown Louisville, as defined herein, unless otherwise provided in this ordinance. Section 3. The restrictions contained in this ordinance shall not apply to any application for any facility which is to be publicly owned and operated and is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare, including but not limited to, police, fire, and emergency service facilities. Section 4. The restrictions contained in this ordinance also shall not be construed to affect any development or use under a final PUD development plan or special review use which has been finally approved by Resolution of the Louisville City Council and which is in conformance with all conditions and regulations applicable to such approval, or to affect any final PUD development plan for which a complete application has been filed with the Planning Department prior to the effective date of this ordinance. Section 5. The provisions of this ordinance are temporary in nature and may be repealed by a subsequent legislative enactment. The temporary moratorium established by this ordinance shall terminate as of May 17, 1999, unless sooner repealed. Section 6. The City Council herewith finds; determines, and declares that this ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health and safety in order to address and mitigate the potential adverse consequences of further development in Downtown Louisville without a concentrated study of the concerns stated herein and the adoption of methods by which such concerns shall be addressed. Therefore, this ordinance shall take effect upon adoption and signing by the Mayor if approved by three- fourths of the members of the City Council. Section 7. If any portion of this ordinance is held to-be invalid for any reason,